Iran Again Closes Strait of Hormuz

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

White House says Iran war ceasefire will continue if Strait of Hormuz is open

Posted by Sycophant at 12:29 PM | 64 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment on This Entry |

Just wanted to remind folks, especially the GOP and the FDD, that Barack Obama's 2015 nuclear deal didn't give Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz or allow it to keep 60% enriched uranium. It sent $1.7 billion to Iran versus the tens of billions Iran will now make from tolls.
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan.bsky.social) Apr 8, 2026 at 8:05 AM

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Iran again closes Strait of Hormuz

Who could ever have imagined that Iran would take the world hostage?

#1 | Posted by censored at 2026-04-08 12:33 PM | Reply

Who could have ever imagined that Israel would let a ceasefire last.

They're as trustworthy as Putin in that regard.

#2 | Posted by jpw at 2026-04-08 12:52 PM | Reply

Actually, they're probably less trustworthy than Putin.

#3 | Posted by jpw at 2026-04-08 01:10 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Who could have ever imagined that Israel would let a ceasefire last.
#2 | Posted by jpw

And that justifies stopping the flow of fuel to nations that have nothing to do with the war! So much love for terrorists on this site.

#4 | Posted by censored at 2026-04-08 02:12 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

Also, per the article, "two US-allied Arab countries earlier said they were targeted with Iranian drones and missiles despite Iran agreeing to a cease-fire."

But JPW always on point to lay all blame at the foot of the Joos.

#5 | Posted by censored at 2026-04-08 02:15 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

Censored loves him some Trump/ Netanyahu illegal wars.

#6 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-08 02:25 PM | Reply

two US-allied Arab countries earlier said they were targeted with Iranian drones and missiles despite Iran agreeing to a cease-fire.

Most likely Israel attacking Arab nations to draw them into a war with Iran, again.

#7 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-08 02:26 PM | Reply

But JPW always on point to lay all blame at the foot of the Joos.
#5 | POSTED BY CENSORED

Censored believes Israel can commit as many illegal war crimes and atrocities as they desire as long as they then cry about being Jews.

Not sure why the religion of the criminals matters.

Except when theres no other justification for the crimes of Israel. Then it's all about the fact they're Jewish victims of their own actions.

#8 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-08 02:30 PM | Reply

Who would've thought that the reason no one ever attacked Iran would be what happened when we attacked Iran?

#9 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-04-08 03:01 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Thought Americans were stupid enough to elect Donald Trump a second time.

It's a shame what conservative media and Fox News have done to a once great nation.

#10 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-08 03:11 PM | Reply

Who would've thought Americans were stupid enough to elect Donald Trump a second time.

#11 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-08 03:12 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

So, obviously the Prize behind Door #1 for Iran was the Strait and it's income.

Trump is such a Winner!

#12 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-08 03:24 PM | Reply

Who would've thought that the reason no one ever attacked Iran would be what happened when we attacked Iran?
#9 | Posted by lee_the_agent

That Iran would go full terrorist, as is their M.O.? No Shocked Pikachu here.

So, obviously the Prize behind Door #1 for Iran was the Strait and it's income. Trump is such a Winner!
#12 | Posted by Corky

Yes, no doubt Trump is the cause. But holding Iran blameless for cutting off oil to nations that have nothing to do with the war?

The good news is that Trump likely made a couple hundred mill from manipulating the market at the expense of American retirees.

#13 | Posted by censored at 2026-04-08 03:34 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Donald Trump has gone from demanding he'll be the one to select the new Supreme Leader in Iran to having the mullahs jerk his chain every few hours over the Strait of Hormuz.

So, yes. Trump has lost the war he's started. If it is indeed over. But that does not look like something under his control.

#14 | Posted by Zed at 2026-04-08 03:39 PM | Reply

- Trump likely made a couple hundred mill from manipulating the market at the expense of American retirees.

That's his bottom line for success; none of the rest really matters.

Iran isn't blameless... it's hardline leadership have funded terror groups, not just revolutionaries, for years.

There haven't been any good guys in this conflict for decades... the USA could have been, previously tried to be, but has become just another bad actor now.

#15 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-08 03:40 PM | Reply

But JPW always on point to lay all blame at the foot of the Joos.

#5 | Posted by censored

There is mostly just one Jew to blame. And he's a war criminal.

#16 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-04-08 03:43 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Who would've thought Americans were stupid enough to elect Donald Trump a second time.

#11 | POSTED BY CLOWNSHACK

Yeah, this will be an enduing mystery.

Was it the price of Hamburger! Gas! Biden being a bit fuzzy in the brain?

Those reasons seem sickly funny now.

Trump's failures only make him more dangerous. He's proven countless times that he just as soon as get something by way of theft and fraud than real achievement.

The worse things get for him, the more motivation he will have to stage a coup in November. We might be amazed in the event how brazen and brutal he is.

#17 | Posted by Zed at 2026-04-08 03:44 PM | Reply

POSTED BY CENSORED

It's funny reading your posts.

You act like everyone on the DR hasn't read you cheering on the genocide of the Palestinians for the past 3 years.

Pretending being Jewish gave Israelis the right to do whatever they want.

What a good genocide enthusiast you are.

Meanwhile the entire world sees Israel for the genocidal maniacs they are.

You make your reservations for Trump Towers Gaza yet?

#18 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-08 03:54 PM | Reply

Iran isn't blameless... it's hardline leadership have funded terror groups, not just revolutionaries, for years.
There haven't been any good guys in this conflict for decades... the USA could have been, previously tried to be, but has become just another bad actor now.

#15 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-08 03:40 PM | Reply

"Iran shouldn't be blamed... its theocratic leadership have funded groups resisting Israeli terrorism and ethnic cleansing ever since the horrific 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacres in Lebanon which led to the birth of Lebanese Hezbollah.

There have been good guys in this conflict for decades, but Islamophobia in America's mainstream media (MSM) has constantly demonized Iranians and Palestinians ... the USA pretended to be an impartial actor for decades, but has finally been completely exposed as the bad actor in the Middle East that it has always been."

#15 | Fixed that for my fine fistic friend Corky at 2026-04-08 03:55 PM ;-)

#19 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-04-08 03:59 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

That Iran would go full terrorist, as is their M.O.?

Blowing up a girl's school and killing 160 students? That's some good terrorism there and whatnot even.

#20 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-04-08 04:28 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Sounds like the Retort progs are in full agreement. Iran should starve the world.

Credit to Donald Trump for making the US more hated at home and abroad than the pariah nation of Iran where fully fifty percent of their population is treated worse than the worst discrimination we subject any of our own people to.

#21 | Posted by censored at 2026-04-08 06:12 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

RCADE WHEN WILL YOU CUT BACK ON THESE ------- ADVERTISEMENTS?

Again I accidentally clicked on one of your stupid pop up advertisements and got redirected to a ------- different page and lost everything I had written.

What the ---- are you doing?

I get you're done with the DR and you're trying to kill it.

But ---- man.

What the ----.

#22 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-08 06:20 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Amen clown

#23 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-04-08 06:30 PM | Reply

"As of early 2026, the conflict has resulted in highly disproportionate fatalities.

Over 1,200 Israelis were killed in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack (supported by Iran), while over 73,000 Palestinians and thousands in Lebanon/Iran have been killed by Israeli actions during the ensuing Gaza war."

www.google.com

These two things are not the same.

#24 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-08 06:31 PM | Reply

Speaking of advertisements I'm looking for an alternative to YouTube.

It started with 1 advertisement per video at the start then 2 ads, recently I've seen 3 ads occasionally at the start.

Then it is ads multiple times per video often with one add you can't skip followed by one you can, now even when you click on skip an ad a pop up comes on to the screen.

It is becoming too much of a headache

#25 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-04-08 06:33 PM | Reply

Yea.

YouTube is trying its hardest to force people to purchase subscriptions.

Unfortunately I'm not aware of a YouTube alternative.

Though, should one pop up that works more like the original, free YouTube, it will be a huge success.

And I get this place is a pain in RCade's arse, so he's trying to make some money to make it worth his time.

But there's just too many adds, we're one step away from those stupid self playing video advertisements.

#26 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-08 06:39 PM | Reply

@#25 ... It is becoming too much of a headache ...

Streaming services did a similar thing.

Initially they were relatively inexpensive as they tried to lure cusomters away from cable TV.

Then when they reached what I call a critical mass of cable defections, the prices started to rise, and rise, and rise, and rise.

Now I'm seeing advertisements for second-rate streaming services that say something along the lines of ~starting at only $49.95 per month.~

#27 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-08 06:44 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#25

Malwarebytes, Ublock Origin Lite, and YouTube Video Ad Skipper are what I use.

Or just make an easy switch to Bravo, or an I don't know how easy switch to one of the new Linux OS platforms on a PC.

The ads here on my phone are ridiculous, but I rarely use my phone for posting.

And I'm pretty sure all of Rogers' income from this site goes to feed one slightly overweight DR Hamster with cognitive resonance problems.

That he keeps it running anyway may be what gets him past the Pearly Gates (imagery, not actual gates!). Or keeps him out, lol.

#28 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-08 06:50 PM | Reply

The ads here on my phone are ridiculous, but I rarely use my phone for posting.

I only use my phone.

I'm pretty good at navigating past the ads and use ad blockers to help.

But when I write a post, only to accidentally click on these floating advertisements and get redirected, losing everything I wrote, it's frustrating.

Also, seems like they're steadily increasing.

#29 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-08 06:56 PM | Reply

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#30 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-04-08 09:33 PM | Reply

I only use my phone.

AdBlock browser

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#31 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-04-08 09:34 PM | Reply

I only use my phone

#31 for use on phones

#32 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-04-08 09:35 PM | Reply

@#27 ... Streaming services did a similar thing. ...

OK, having said that, and as a former message-discussion website ~provider.~ ...

I have to ask, if RCade needs to show more ads to cover the costs of running this most august site, then, so be it. He is running it. If you don't like it, start your own website.

But, and this is a serious but ...

In my actual experience of running a website, back in the day, that fostered the discussion of controversial issues, I will say that RCade is likely quite within his balance of providing this website as compared to compensating for the costs (and aggravation!) of providing this website.

So, allow me to ask of those who seem to be complaining ...

How many websites have you run? How many trolls have you had to deal with?

#33 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-08 10:04 PM | Reply

The ads here on my phone are ridiculous,

They really are.

But when I write a post, only to accidentally click on these floating advertisements and get redirected, losing everything I wrote, it's frustrating.

True, the ads are more annoying on mobile.

and as a former message-discussion website ~provider.~ ...

Unlikely, but let continue ...

How many websites have you run?

What do you mean by "run"? A computer runs software... what do owners do?

How many trolls have you had to deal with?

Are you saying RCade is dealing with said trolls?

I would just say RCade is a greedy capitalist as over time the ads become more and more intrusive, without him adding any new value to the site..

#34 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-04-08 10:15 PM | Reply

- I would just say

Of course you would, but then again, what you know would fit on the head of a pin.

With a thousand dancing angels already there.

#35 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-08 10:27 PM | Reply

@#34 ... I would just say RCade is a greedy capitalist as over time the ads become more and more intrusive, without him adding any new value to the site.. ...

If that is the case here, then your comment seems to be self-contradictory.

Stated differently, if the ads are bringing RCade more revenue, how is that not adding value to this site?

As usual, the comments of your trolling current alias are non-sensical.

But, do try harder to be rational.

#36 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-08 10:41 PM | Reply

-How many websites have you run?

I agree it's frustrating on a phone but I agree with you on RCADE.

RCADE created a blog. A blog that's been going for over 20 years.

And this may be the least of his accomplishments for all I know.

#37 | Posted by eberly at 2026-04-08 10:47 PM | Reply

-Stated differently, if the ads are bringing RCade more revenue, how is that not adding value to this site?

He meant added value for the user.

Are you still confused?

#38 | Posted by eberly at 2026-04-08 10:49 PM | Reply

if the ads are bringing RCade more revenue, how is that not adding value to this site?

Stated differently if government taxes you more how is that not adding value to your life?

#39 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-04-08 10:55 PM | Reply

@#38 ... He meant added value for the user. ...

I cannot read that current trolling alias' mind, so I just go by what it posts.

... Are you still confused? ...

Am I the one confused here?

At least I admit that i am not a mind reader.

What say you?

#40 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-08 11:03 PM | Reply

@#39 ... Stated differently if government taxes you more how is that not adding value to your life? ...

Yeah, I would have taken a different approach to the topic at hand, but that is just me.

Do try harder to be relevant.

#41 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-08 11:05 PM | Reply

White House Sends Mixed Signals on Strait of Hormuz Closure
www.notus.org

... Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, sent conflicting messages on Wednesday about the Strait of Hormuz, pushing back on reports that Iran had closed the channel while also calling on it to be reopened.

Leavitt didn't directly answer who currently controls the vital shipping route, raising new questions about the status of a ceasefire with Iran.

Leavitt rejected the report by Iranian state media that tanker traffic had been halted in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, calling it "false."

"That is completely unacceptable," she told reporters at a White House briefing, adding that "we have seen an uptick of traffic in the strait today." ...

#42 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-08 11:12 PM | Reply

US-Iran war, fuel crisis live updates: No sign of 'uptick' in traffic through Strait of Hormuz, despite White House's claims
www.news.com.au

... The White House's claim that there's been an "uptick" in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since Donald Trump announced his ceasefire with Iran appears to contradict the data. ...

#43 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-08 11:15 PM | Reply

Leavitt didn't directly answer who currently controls the vital shipping route

That's odd. Not answering a direct question? Just went with her usual, "Lewzer is the omnipotent master of space, time, and dimension, and rules all of existence"?

#44 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-08 11:17 PM | Reply

@#44 ... That's odd. Not answering a direct question? ...

My guess would be that before Pres Trump launched his unprovoked war against Iran, the Strait of Hormuz was open to all shipping traffic.

Unimpeded traffic.

But now, as a result of Pres Trump's unprovoked war on Iran, said traffic is now impeded.

So, Press Secretary Leavitt now seems to be trying to justify how the current situation of Iran's apparent full control of the transits through the Strait of Hormuz is somehow better than the free transits prior to Pres Trump's unprovoked war with Iran.

#45 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-08 11:31 PM | Reply

"Stated differently if government taxes you more how is that not adding value to your life? "

Depends on the trade, doesn't it? If it's a waitress, and the value is $25 bucks a week, that's one thing.

If it's a billionaire, the value is a million dollars a week...that's some serious value.

#46 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-08 11:47 PM | Reply

Oil's up again in futures ...

Typically, the WH can't get their stories straight.

Hegseth's news conferences are Sean Spicer-sized bragfests. Leavitt is Sarah Huckabee Sanders, professional liar.

#47 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-04-09 01:22 AM | Reply

#45 | Posted by LampLighter

Iran's discovered a newly discovered weapon; closing the strait.

WTG Dotard!

#48 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-04-09 01:26 AM | Reply

I went to visit RCADE at his compound a couple of years ago after arranging the visit through a series of shadowy intermediaries.

He has LOTS of security! The dude who patrols the top of the garage (L-with a large assault weapon!) had walked to the other side the moment I snapped this picture as my chopper was coming in for a landing.

Such is the life of a reclusive man who became a billionaire from founding, owning, and operating the Drudge Retort.

#49 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-04-09 01:48 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

American,

Then that explains a few things.

He can afford to pay people to post here.

I'd venture to guess there's a few here who are paid.

#50 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-09 04:49 AM | Reply

I went to visit RCADE at his compound a couple of years ago after arranging the visit through a series of shadowy intermediaries. He has LOTS of security! The dude who patrols the top of the garage (L-with a large assault weapon!) had walked to the other side the moment I snapped this picture as my chopper was coming in for a landing. Such is the life of a reclusive man who became a billionaire from founding, owning, and operating the Drudge Retort.
#49 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY

American, Then that explains a few things. He can afford to pay people to post here. I'd venture to guess there's a few here who are paid.
#50 | Posted by BillJohnson

I heard that RCADE is so rich he could afford to buy a sense of humor for certain self-declared Christians who make excuses for child-epsteining, adjudicated rapists! But he chooses not to, because it's actually more entertaining for the rest of us if he doesn't.

#51 | Posted by censored at 2026-04-09 07:38 AM | Reply

Censor,

Then perhaps I should be getting paid for entertaining everyone.

Rogers...Cash App will be fine.

#52 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-09 09:03 AM | Reply

Censor,
Then perhaps I should be getting paid for entertaining everyone.
Rogers...Cash App will be fine.

#52 | Posted by BillJohnson

You're a punching bag full of stupidity, not an entertainer.

I should get paid far more for correcting you constantly.

#53 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-04-09 11:14 AM | Reply

" I'd venture to guess there's a few here who are paid."

But ... No proof, right? Just a gut feeling.

Must be a day ending in "y.

#54 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-04-09 11:27 AM | Reply

Critical thinking skills are rare in religious folk

#55 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-04-09 11:49 AM | Reply

That's Hilarious, AU!

And BJ believed you, lol.

#56 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-09 11:58 AM | Reply

They pissed off Pakistan. A PAF Il-78 tanker is now flying refueling ops over Saudi Arabia.

#57 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-04-09 12:16 PM | Reply

Iran war doubles Russia's main oil revenue to $9 bln in April

www.reuters.com

The rank orange chomo did that.

#58 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-04-09 01:48 PM | Reply

Trump is propping up Fascists around the world, from Vlad to Victor.

#59 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-09 02:24 PM | Reply

Corky,

"And BJ believed you, lol."

Really?

I didn't figure the billionaire part was true and played along saying he pays people to post.

Funny thing is....you believed that I believed it.

Move on...not worth wasting time on it.

#60 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-09 03:01 PM | Reply

The only thing even slightly 'funny' related to Trump are the fools who believe anything he says.

And even then it's really more sad than funny.

#61 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-09 03:12 PM | Reply

Who would've thought that the reason no one ever attacked Iran would be what happened when we attacked Iran?
#9 | Posted by lee_the_agent

That Iran would go full terrorist, as is their M.O.? No Shocked Pikachu here.
#13 | Posted by censored

So you acknowledge Israel expected Iran to retaliate, and knowing this, Israel attacked anyway.

Can you tell us what Israel's goal is, in attacking Iran?

#62 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-09 03:33 PM | Reply

American, Then that explains a few things. He can afford to pay people to post here. I'd venture to guess there's a few here who are paid.
#50 | Posted by BillJohnson

Bill,

It was a joke.

#63 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-04-09 03:42 PM | Reply

If I were to guess who was getting paid to be on the DR, it'd would be trolls like BullJohnson who post the stupidest comments in order to drive up post counts on threads.

#64 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-09 03:50 PM | Reply