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"Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade: Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile the US has renewed a waiver of sanctions on Russian oil."

#Russia #China #USA #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #UN #Nuclear #Weapons #Politics #Pentagon #WW3 #Lebanon #WarCrimes #Incompetence #Ukraine

https://www.dw.com/en/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-over-us-blockade/live-76839599

Op-Ed worth Reading

"The plot to bring down #Trump has begun

There is a war raging inside the #Maga movement "

#Russia #India #China #USA #Drones #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes #Pentagon #Hegseth #WW3

https://inews.co.uk/opinion/the-plot-to-bring-down-trump-has-begun-4344735?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fpresident

Don't listen if you dislike Dark Nordic Pagan Music or percussion.... otherwise, enjoy!

#Music #Pagan #Nordic #Viking #Baltics #Arctic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He4ZeYXg9Rc

#Canada and other Northern Countries Plan Ahead.

"'We have to get ready for large-scale conflicts,' says Canada's military chief

General Jennie Carignan visited London to meet with counterparts from the 10-strong Joint Expeditionary Force (#JEF), to find out more about what benefits membership would bring and how #Canada could contribute."

#Baltic #Sweden #Finland #Denmark #Finland #Iceland #Norway #Sweden #Estonia Latvia #Lithuania #UK #War #News #NATO #EU

https://news.sky.com/story/we-have-to-get-ready-for-large-scale-conflicts-says-canadas-military-chief-13530556

If you do #web work, you might find this helpful. I stumbled on it this morning.

"The Web's #OpenSource #Design System

Web Awesome is the biggest open-source library of meticulously designed, highly customizable, and framework-agnostic UI components."

#technology #Internet #NEWS #Website #FOSS #UI

https://webawesome.com/

US 'problem' as of today:

~2,500 US Marines + elements of the 82nd Airborne (several thousand, incl. ~1,500 surge) deployed to the Middle East; positioned regionally, not reported conducting ground combat inside Iran
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-deploys-marines-middle-east-2026-04-11/

Iran has: About 570k–650k active troops; ~350k reserves + Basij could raise mobilizable manpower to ~900k–1.2M. (IISS/Wikipedia estimates)

https://www.iiss.org/publications/the-military-balance

#Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes #Pentagon #Hegseth #News #Russia #India #China #USA

Not good, especially if it is true. No worries though the US will hide the news.

"US military bases in Gulf 'useless' after Iranian strikes, experts say"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Drones #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes #Pentagon #Hegseth #WW3

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-war-defeat-us-john-mearsheimer-tells-arab-centre-dc

https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-military-bases-gulf-useless-after-iranian-strikes-experts-say

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/world/middleeast/iran-cease-fire-gulf-countries-reaction.html

Epic Stupidity.

" Trump's use of gameplay footage to promote Iran war undermines troops, argues expert

The US has been sharing material combining real-life missile strikes with scenes from games like Call of Duty - and Iran is following suit"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Drones #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes #Pentagon #Hegseth #WW3

https://www.forcesnews.com/epic-fury/trumps-use-gameplay-footage-promote-iran-war-undermines-soldiers-argues-expert

Here's some INNOVATION? Create Overhead to save money. Wow?!?! #Hegseth is schmart.

" DOD officially launches new Economic Defense Unit to mesh military aims with global financial sway. EDU director will oversee the hub as the deputy secretary’s principal advisor for economic competition across the Defense Department. "

#Russia #India #China #USA #Drones #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes #Pentagon #WW3

https://defensescoop.com/2026/04/10/dod-economic-defense-unit-edu-steve-feinberg-pentagon/

An excellent read on Trump's Wars.

"The president who threatened to end a civilization is supposed to guarantee Ukraine’s survival"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Drones #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes #Pentagon #Hegseth #WW3

https://www.defensenews.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/04/10/the-president-who-threatened-to-end-a-civilization-is-supposed-to-guarantee-ukraines-survival/

Not a PREDICTION rather A Definite Maybe...

"Trump Predicts Hormuz Strait Will Open ‘Fairly Soon’ Amid Tense Iran Negotiations

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the strategic oil route will be cleared following a fragile truce, despite Iran’s attempts to impose fees on international shipping."

#Russia #India #China #USA #Drones #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes #Pentagon #Hegseth #WW3

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73711

#MAGA must WANT to lose both House & Senate.

"Republicans block effort to halt Trump's war with Iran after 'civilization' threat
House Democrats tried to force a vote on a war powers resolution during recess. Senate Democrats will launch a more serious attempt to rein in Trump next week."

#Russia #India #China #USA #Drones #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes #Pentagon #Hegseth

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-block-effort-halt-trumps-war-iran-civilization-threat-rcna267345

Our 'stable genius' at work...

"Trump Made a Deal That Gives Him Nothing He Wanted

U.S. declarations of victory ring hollow."

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes #Disgrace #Hegseth

https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/04/iran-strait-hormuz-us-trump-nuclear-weapons/686726/

and Hegseth & Trump let a woman get this???

"A boom operator on an Air Force tanker earned two DFCs for combat flights
Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Stallings was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross with a "V" device and a second with a "C" in a rare double-award of the military's top aviation medal."

#Hero #Bravery #Country #USA #Pentagon #USA #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Weapons #Trump #Hegseth

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/boom-operator-two-dfcs

Disgusting (not unexpected). Our troops and their families deserve better.

" We Called Out the Pentagon for Undercounting U.S. Casualties in Iran. They Keep Doing It.

After we exposed what one source called a “casualty cover-up,” the Pentagon offered another lowball count. "

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes #Disgrace #Hegseth

https://theintercept.com/2026/04/08/us-military-casualties-wounded-iran-war/

US Ceasefire violation- BIG TIME

"The US Air Force Just Dropped Another GBU-57 Bomb on Iran"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/us-air-force-just-dropped-another-gbu-57-bomb-iran-sa-040826

Just part of a ceasefire, I guess.

"Iran Attacks Saudi Arabia's East-West Oil Pipeline"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Iran-Attacks-Saudi-Arabias-East-West-Oil-Pipeline.html

Nice to see Israel is rogue, again.

"At least 182 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn’t apply there "

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes

https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-08-2026#0000019d-6ec9-dff3-a79f-efcfd1ca0000

Ceasing? ceasefire?

"Iran war ceasefire begins though some new attacks hit Gulf; Trump and Netanyahu say Lebanon not included in ceasefire"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267205

Looks like the ceasefire has ceased...

"Iran accuses US of violating parts of deal framework, says ceasefire ‘unreasonable"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes

https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-08-2026

And a Bill Kristol the CONSERVATIVE Op-Ed

"It’s Not a TACO. It’s a Surrender.
Iran 1, Trump 0"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/its-not-a-taco-its-a-surrender-trump-iran-ceasefire-plan-hormuz

From Spain...

"Iran, Sánchez: “No applause for those who set the world on fire and then show up with a bucket of water”"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Warcrimes

https://lapresse.us/world/2026/04/08/iran-sanchez-no-applause-for-those-who-set-the-world-on-fire-and-then-show-up-with-a-bucket-of-water/

"An eclectic, #bipartisan group suddenly calls for removing #Trump using the 25th Amendment "

#Election #MAGA #USA #News #Politics #25thamendment

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/07/politics/25th-amendment-trump-iran-war

"Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Food #Agriculture #Farming

https://theconversation.com/hormuz-closure-threatens-the-global-food-supply-why-grocery-price-hikes-are-coming-279899

and finally from mainstream press... Newsweek:

"Trump’s Chances of Being Removed by #25th Amendment Climb"

#Dementia #Incompetence #MAGA #GOP #Republicans #Trump #News #USA #EU #UN #NATO

https://www.newsweek.com/trumps-chances-of-being-removed-by-25th-amendment-climb-11785658

Interesting Op-Ed

"You Can Smell It Now: The Trump Presidency Is in Total Free Fall
A loyal army of followers, a huge disinformation network, and a party of soul-selling cowards can crowd out facts for a long time. But eventually, reality catches up."

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #Trump #Profit

https://newrepublic.com/article/208633/trump-presidency-collapse-truth-social-iran

Soon everyone will know #Trump is the disciple of #Hell

"Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make a deal or US will unleash 'Hell'"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons

https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260404-live-several-blasts-heard-coming-from-northern-tehran

"2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Nuclear #Weapons #USAF

https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-3-2026-a6365c6123cc8a696474f576d4ce7668

"Spain closes its airspace to all US aircraft involved in Iran war"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #Hybrid #Iraq #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Escalation #Spain

https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/30/spain-closes-its-airspace-to-all-us-aircraft-involved-in-iran-war

"Russia Reports Fire in Strike on Major Baltic Port"

#Russia #Baltic #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #Hybrid #Iraq #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Escalation #Ukraine

YOU decide...

"World's largest warship limps into Croatia for repairs after withdrawing from Middle East"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #Hybrid #Iraq #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Escalation #Yemen

@julienews@flipboard.com

" Thought Iraq was a blunder? Iran is far worse.

Trump’s decision to join Israel in a war against Iran is a far bigger strategic error, and one with far bigger strategic consequences. "

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #Hybrid #Iraq #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Escalation #Yemen

https://www.politico.eu/article/iraq-iran-donald-trump-blunder-far-worse/

Let's hope #Hegseth / #Trump don't screw this up, too.

"Russia Has Built 30 Su-57 #Stealth Fighters: The #f35 is 1,300 Strong and Adding More by the Day"

#Wat #Technology #Military #News #USA #EU #Nato

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2026/03/russia-has-built-30-su-57-stealth-fighters-the-f-35-is-1300-strong-and-adding-more-by-the-day/

When you know how to fight...

"10 Ukrainians Humbled Two #NATO Battalions. When Will NATO Wake Up? "

#Ukraine #EU #War #USA #News #Technology #Baltics

https://warontherocks.com/2026/03/10-ukrainians-humbled-two-nato-battalions-when-will-nato-wake-up/

"Joining war, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launch missile attack on southern Israel
Sirens sound in Beersheba as IDF says ballistic missile was intercepted with no injuries; attack comes hours after terror group warned it was ready to intervene militarily"

#Russia #India #China #USA #Economy #Finance #Technology #Security #Hybrid #Iraq #News #Iran #Israel #War #EU #NATO #Oil #Escalation #Yemen

https://www.timesofisrael.com/yemens-iran-backed-houthis-threaten-to-join-war-our-fingers-are-on-the-trigger/