Iran war live: Lebanon ceasefire holds as Trump hails Hormuz Strait opening | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/17/iran-war-live-ceasefire-starts-in-lebanon-as-trump-says-tehran-deal-close

- Trump says no sticking points remain in Iran talks
- Lebanon has ‘opportunity to consolidate security’: President Aoun
- Vessels will need IRGC permission to cross Hormuz: Iranian forces
- ‘We work under stress knowing we can be killed any time’: Lebanese rescuer
- US military says more than 10,000 troops enforcing Iran blockade

#Iran #Lebanon #Israel #AmericanEmpire

Delcy Rodríguez Urges US to Lift Illegal Sanctions, Calls for ‘Maturity’ in Bilateral Relations – Orinoco Tribune
https://orinocotribune.com/delcy-rodriguez-urges-us-to-lift-illegal-sanctions-calls-for-maturity-in-bilateral-relations/

In other words, "we followed your orders, so give us something in return."

#Venezuela #AmericanEmpire

Marandi to Al Mayadeen: Resistance and Iran forced ceasefire outcome | Al Mayadeen English
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/marandi-to-al-mayadeen--resistance-and-iran-forced-ceasefire

'According to Marandi, Iran issued a direct warning to the United States in recent hours, stating that if a ceasefire was not enforced, it would strike the Israeli regime.'

'“These crises are growing by the hour,” Marandi said, highlighting how disruptions—particularly around the Strait of Hormuz—intensified pressure on Washington.'

#Iran #Lebanon #Israel #AmericanEmpire

10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and 'Israel' takes effect | Al Mayadeen English
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/10-day-ceasefire-between-lebanon-and--israel--takes-effect

"Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, told Al Mayadeen that the Resistance had been informed by the Iranian ambassador in Beirut that diplomatic efforts by Tehran contributed to imposing a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon."

#Lebanon #Israel #AmericanEmpire

Iran war live: Ceasefire starts in Lebanon as Trump says Tehran deal close | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/17/iran-war-live-ceasefire-starts-in-lebanon-as-trump-says-tehran-deal-close

- UK, France to co-chair international summit on reopening of Hormuz strait
- Lebanon’s displaced people defy government call to delay return to homes
- ‘A temporary truce’: Competing demands by Israel, Lebanon leaving locals in fear
- Israeli opposition leader condemns Lebanon ceasefire

#Iran #Lebanon #Israel #AmericanEmpire

Iran war live: Trump unveils Lebanon truce as US blockades Iran for deal | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/16/iran-war-live-pakistan-in-push-for-new-round-of-us-iran-peace-negotiations

- Israel unsure how to ‘spin’ Lebanon ceasefire after Trump’s ‘diktat’
- Anger, embarrassment in Israel after Trump announces Lebanon ceasefire
- Lebanon death toll rises to 2,196: Ministry
- US blockade in Strait of Hormuz unlikely to be felt by Iranians
- Israeli defence minister says all ‘strategic targets’ in Iran hit

#Iran #Lebanon #Israel #AmericanEmpire

> Another Trillion Racks Up for the National Debt https://www.independent.org/article/2026/04/15/another-trillion-national-debt/

As that fine, upstanding mastermind of politics Dick Cheney said in 2002: "Deficits don't matter."

Yea, fuck it, just keep borrowing on the great credit card with no spending limit. Sooner or later the reckoning will come, and so the #CosmicJoker will laugh.

Blessed be the #DivineHumor.

#AmericanEmpire #ThisIsAmerica #BadEconomy #GOP #PartyOfStupid #RepublicanLite #USGovernment

Cuba Accuses US of Intimidating Fuel Trade Partners – Orinoco Tribune
https://orinocotribune.com/cuba-accuses-us-of-intimidating-fuel-trade-partners/

'“The oil blockade imposed by the US government against our country internationalizes the blockade,” the minister said on Tuesday, April 14. “It shows this is not a bilateral issue. It intimidates, pressures and extorts those who trade sovereignly with Cuba.”'

#Cuba #AmericanEmpire

Rezaei warns US against any ground incursion | Al Mayadeen English
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/rezaei-warns-us-against-any-ground-incursion

"Mohsen Rezaei, a member of the Expediency Discernment Council of Iran, said Tehran will not back down from its 10-point proposal, under any circumstances, despite US threats to impose a naval blockade.

Rezaei warned that any US ground incursion would result in the capture of thousands of American soldiers and impose “billions in costs” for each captive."

#Iran #AmericanEmpire