https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/1...banon-ceasefire.html

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial traffic during Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

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Originally posted by JimmyB.:
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/1...banon-ceasefire.html

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial traffic during Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Another win for Trump!

Well actually Iran wins.
USA spends 150 billion dollars to wage a war lasting 45 days or so with a tenuous peace.

Israel suffers about 100 billion dollars in direct damage, including cost of weapons spent, operation costs, etc.

All this to inflict about 30 billion dollars damage directly to Iran.

250 billion dollars costs to inflict 30 billion dollars (tops) in damage to Iran. This is winning?

No--this is a perfect example of modern day asymmetric warfare... which BTW Iran had been gaming out for the last two decades.

And on top of this the straight of Hormuz is open now for oil traffic--which Iran immensely profits from to the tune of 450 million dollars per day. And on top of this 70% of Iran's ballistic missiles survive along with tens of thousands of drones--which they are replenishing at 500 per day in underground factories. And on top of this, Iran's regime survives to fight another.day.

What Trump did was to take an exit from this war, started off of bad intel from Israel--or blackmail from the same. The pressure from the world was immense FYI. Any longer with Hormuz being closed risked a world-wide depression and famine.

There was no win--just face saving in time to hopefully rebuild for the mid-term elections... which look grim now.

Trump is still blockading Iran, so they won’t get shit until the agreement is done. And He just announced that Iran is handing over its nukes, so there’s another win. Iran knows they’re done. They made a mistake messing with Trump.

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And He just announced that Iran is handing over its nukes, so there’s another win. Iran knows they’re done. They made a mistake messing with Trump.

ran Bats Down 'Baseless' Trump Claim On Handing Over Enriched Uranium To US, As He Declares Hormuz 'Never Again' Closed


https://www.zerohedge.com/geop...20bn-cash-nukes-deal


If they hand over nuclear materials--it won't be to the USA or NATO... it will be to Russia.

Like anyone is going to believe the Iranians. They’ve lost all credibility at this point.

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Originally posted by redstate:
Like anyone is going to believe the Iranians. They’ve lost all credibility at this point.

Who asked your opinion?

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Originally posted by MAXIMUS PANDAMONIUS:
Who asked your opinion?

Who asked yours?

How’s that Art of the deal guy doing so well..
Another broken promise to keep the strait open ends in disaster..
We should declare victory for the 20th time by Tuesday at the latest I think..
What a shit show this guy has turned into.

Time2WakeUp, titled "EMP attack on United States - Did Hollywood show what's to come?", focuses on the theory of "predictive programming"—the idea that media and entertainment are used to prepare the public for future events.

Here is a summary of the key points covered in the video:

Predictive Programming in Hollywood
The "Leave the World Behind" Connection: A central theme of the video is the Netflix film Leave the World Behind (produced by Higher Ground, the Obamas' production company). The video suggests the film serves as a "warning" or "blueprint" for a coordinated cyberattack or EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) that disables the U.S. power grid and communication systems.

Recurring Themes: The video highlights various movies and TV shows that depict sudden, catastrophic collapses of American infrastructure, arguing that Hollywood consistently portrays specific scenarios (satellite failures, oil tankers crashing, civil unrest) to desensitize the public.

The EMP Threat
Technological Vulnerability: The video discusses the potential for an EMP attack—either via a high-altitude nuclear detonation or a solar flare—to permanently fry the nation's electrical transformers, leading to a total societal collapse.

The "Dark To Light" Concept: It explores the narrative that a massive blackout is being planned to "reset" society, often linking this to broader "New World Order" or "Great Reset" theories.

Geopolitical Tensions
Foreign Adversaries: Similar to the YouTube video you watched, this content points to rising tensions with Russia, China, and Iran. It suggests that these nations are developing the capability to strike the U.S. through non-traditional means (cyber/EMP) to avoid direct nuclear retaliation while still achieving "total destruction."

Internal Sabotage: Some parts of the video suggest that the threat may not only be external but could be an "inside job" designed to usher in martial law or a digital currency system.

Conclusion and "Awakening"
Call to Prepare: The video serves as a warning for viewers to "wake up" to these patterns. It encourages physical preparedness (stocking food, water, and analog tools) and spiritual readiness.

The "Time2WakeUp" Message: The creator argues that the signs are "hidden in plain sight" through entertainment and that the public should stop viewing these films as mere fiction and start seeing them as potential warnings

When the River Runs Dry: Prophecy Meets Reality

Few biblical images are as striking as a great river turning to dust. The Euphrates—once a cradle of civilization—now sits at the center of renewed attention from both environmental scientists and students of prophecy.

In the Book of Revelation, a vision describes the Euphrates drying up to prepare the way for “kings from the East.” Another passage adds a darker layer: four angels—often interpreted by some traditions as bound or destructive forces—are said to be restrained at the river until a destined moment of release. Long treated as symbolic, these passages have taken on new resonance as the real river declines.

Flowing from Turkey through Syria and Iraq, the Euphrates has sustained life for thousands of years. Today, water levels are falling sharply, reservoirs are shrinking, and farmland is withering. The causes are well understood: prolonged drought, rising temperatures, and extensive dam construction upstream—especially in Turkey—have reduced downstream flow, while climate change accelerates evaporation.

For analysts, this is an environmental and geopolitical crisis. For others, it echoes prophecy. Some view the drying river as a literal precursor to the events described in Revelation, including the release of the four bound angels. Others interpret the imagery more symbolically—representing unleashed chaos, war, or the breakdown of long-standing barriers.

Skepticism remains warranted. Across history, major crises—from plagues to world wars—have been seen as prophetic fulfillment. Yet what feels different today is the clarity of evidence. Satellite data and ground reports show the Euphrates steadily diminishing; the change is measurable and ongoing.

Regardless of interpretation, the stakes are real. Millions depend on the river for water, food, and energy. As it fades, regional tensions could rise, increasing the risk of instability in an already fragile region.

Whether one reads these developments through the lens of scripture or science, the symbolism is hard to ignore: when a river that helped shape civilization begins to vanish, it invites deeper reflection on the forces—natural, human, or spiritual—that may follow.

Two photos which about sums up the current situation...

Trump forced Bibi into the ceasefire. Nobody controls Trump!