Sunday, April 19, 2026

Will US-Israel restart war on Iran & Lebanon?

  • 27 million Iranians have signed up as volunteers, so far, to defend Iran against US/Israeli aggression.
  • Iran successfully continues to ship out crude oil (9 million barrels so far) despite the US naval blockade, based on open-source data provided by TankerTrackers. The US continues to claim they’re blocking all Iranian shipments.
  • A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone flew a 12+ hour mission near Cuba, monitoring areas around Havana and Guantánamo Bay from international airspace.
  • A Lebanese civilian bravely removed an enemy flag planted by the Israeli occupation forces atop Beaufort Castle (also known as Shaqif Arnoun Castle) in the Nabatieh Governorate of southern Lebanon, along with a surveillance camera installed for espionage purposes.  

  • Iranian President Highlights Global Double Standards on Nuclear Energy. 'Nuclear weapons for Israel, war on Iran for a peaceful nuclear program. If Iran must give up its weapons, why is Israel allowed to keep 200 nuclear warheads without any accountability'?
  • A painful morning in Tyre:💔In the final minutes before the ceasefire took effect at midnight, a heavy airstrike hit a neighborhood in the city, leading to the complete destruction of more than five residential buildings. The strike resulted in the deaths of a number of residents, while ambulance and civil defense teams are still continuing search operations under the rubble, in a heavy scene that reflects the pain of a night whose chapters have not yet ended. 

  • Mehrdad Khalili said: On my way to Tehran by train, we suddenly stopped briefly and then moved forward at a slow speed. We crossed a bridge surrounded by debris. I learned that this bridge had been bombed by the enemy to disrupt our capabilities. While crossing, I saw engineers and heavy machinery working on its repair. I felt proud of our youth and our people. The enemy tried to prevent us from moving within our country, but this nation is resistant to any aggressor. As we were passing over the bridge, I truly felt that their power was beneath our feet.
  • Brazilian President Lula: What cannot happen is that the world spends $2.7 trillion on weapons while people go hungry. What cannot happen is that we talk about decarbonizing the planet while bombs are being dropped every single day.
  • Brazilian President Lula: The invasion of Iraq was a lie. Where are the weapons of mass destruction that Saddam Hussein supposedly had? They were never found. The invasion by France and England in Libya was another lie that caused enormous damage at that moment in our history. The invasion and the genocide carried out by Israel in Gaza is another very big lie. And now the bombing of Israel against Lebanon—on what pretext? And now the invasion by the United States against Iran—on what pretext? 

  • Bloomberg: Airline passengers should prepare for more inconvenience in the coming months, as airlines around the world increase cancellations and ground aircraft to cope with soaring jet fuel prices.
  • Iranian Foreign Ministry: We will not hand over enriched uranium to America.
  • While Trump keeps claiming victory, only 15% of Americans say Trump already achieved his Iran war goals. 25% think he will achieve them later. 40% say he hasn’t / won’t / goals unclear. Just 38% support the strikes. Many think the goals are unclear or shifting.
  • Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Trump talks a lot and contradicts himself in the same statements. If we return to war, we will respond with full force. There will be no future blockades, and no one can dictate to Iran. We entered two rounds of negotiations in good faith, but they betrayed diplomacy, and we will remain vigilant.
  • Statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: Based on previous agreements reached during negotiations, the Islamic Republic of Iran, in good faith, agreed to allow a limited number of oil tankers and commercial vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in an orderly manner. Unfortunately, the Americans, with their history of breaking promises, continue their piracy under the guise of a so-called blockade. Therefore, control of the Strait of Hormuz has reverted to its previous status, and this strategic waterway is under strict management and control by the armed forces. As long as the United States does not completely end the freedom of navigation to and from Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain under strict control and as it was previously.
  • “The truth doesn’t matter anymore, the facts don’t matter anymore”. Director of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Press Office, Eli Hazan, said he deliberately fabricates fake news as a communications tactic, stating “We need to be Trump”.
  • Prof Marandi:  Nothing Trump has said is true. There is no nuclear agreement, and bloodthirsty Zionists just murdered another Lebanese citizen. Iran’s ten-point plan remains the framework for any agreement with the Trump regime, but Iran is also prepared for aggression.
  • Mexican President Sheinbaum: I want to propose a declaration against military intervention in Cuba—let dialogue and peace prevail.
  • Demonstration in New York to commemorate Palestinian Prisoner's Day and to reject continued support for the occupation.  

  • The Spanish Prime Minister announced that his country supports ending the war in Gaza and the West Bank, reaffirming Madrid's position calling for a de-escalation.
  • Protesters head to the Knesset in Israel, demanding the fall of the government. 

  • Trump: Jared Kushner and Steve Wittkopf are on their way to Islamabad to resume talks, which will begin Tuesday and possibly extend into Wednesday. If they don't sign the agreement, we will blow up the entire country, and power plants and bridges will become legitimate targets.
  • Isfahan, Iran authorities say they are preparing a legal case over damage to historic sites caused by U.S. and Israeli strikes. Governor Mehdi Jamalinejad said around 203 locations in the Grand Bazaar and 28 historical monuments were damaged during the attacks and now require restoration, adding that legal proceedings are underway with hopes of a favorable outcome.
  • Before the current ceasefire: Massive U.S.–Israeli strikes hitting hospitals in Iran, forcing staff to evacuate newborns during the active phase of the war. One hospital staff was seen carrying babies to safety.

  • The US RC-135W reconnaissance aircraft returns to the region. The RC-135V/W Rivet Joint is considered the United States' most important intelligence asset before any major military strike against fortified targets in Iran, for example. Its mission is not bombing, but rather highly advanced electronic reconnaissance (SIGINT). It is a signals intelligence aircraft that intercepts and analyzes enemy radars, communications, and electronic emissions in real time to map military activity, track threats, and support targeting and operational planning.  
  • Conservative insider Robert Barnes joins Larry Johnson to discuss the behind the scenes inside the Trump administration as chaos ensues at the White House. Barnes also outlines the danger zone the ruling Republicans face in the coming November congressional elections. Fascinating stuff. 

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