Strait of Hormuz now open?

[DrBeer]

Trump, having failed to achieve a military defeat of Iran,and this must be acknowledged, decided to take a different approach:
- The war is officially over; “everything is fine”; “those who were making a fuss about the war should go home.”
- The Strait of Hormuz is closed to Iranian ships and tankers carrying Iranian oil. You can just hop on a ship and watch the Iranian economy fizzle out.
Import ports are closed, oil isn’t being shipped, oil storage tanks are running dry... Just sit back and watch
 

Before Trump decided to launch a preemptive strike against Iran and US supporters also believed that. They believed that Iran would surrender immediately because the US had overwhelming military superiority. But the result is that 60 day have passed, and the US is still unable to subdue Iran

Similarly, they are shifting to an economic lockdown strategy because Trump 60 day commander-in-chief authority has ended under the constitution. This time they are also boasting that Iran would soon surrender and cave. But let's wait and see what happen instead of just dreaming.

I suppose the U.S. could resolve this issue through military force. But... that would have a host of negative consequences.
Total war is no longer just precision strikes on factories, bases, and military groups; it involves the destruction of cities, the mass killing of civilians, the global destruction of infrastructure, and a humanitarian catastrophe-for example,  as Russia has been doing in Ukraine for many years.
Trump doesn’t need this; his approval ratings aren’t in the best shape anyway.
Many in his inner circle and politicians from other countries said, “The war must be stopped,” and he did just that... The active phase of the war has ended; now it’s purely an economic blockade.

P.S. By the way, Iran isn’t stopping its terror and today once again shelled a neighboring country, the UAE, which has never shown any aggression toward Iran. Doesn’t it seem that Iran is now provoking all the surrounding countries into harsh retaliatory measures?
 

[logfiles]

P.S. By the way, Iran isn’t stopping its terror and today once again shelled a neighboring country, the UAE, which has never shown any aggression toward Iran. Doesn’t it seem that Iran is now provoking all the surrounding countries into harsh retaliatory measures?

I believe they shelled the UAE because they are siding with the US or something in those lines. Any country at war would have done the same especially when they don't have much to lose.

What Iran is doing right now is "if the US tries to put pressure on us or move their military closer to our territory, we shall bomb their allies and infrastructure in the region"
To stop all this, the US knows what to do, but their ego is too inflated.

[batang_bitcoin]

P.S. By the way, Iran isn’t stopping its terror and today once again shelled a neighboring country, the UAE, which has never shown any aggression toward Iran. Doesn’t it seem that Iran is now provoking all the surrounding countries into harsh retaliatory measures?

I believe they shelled the UAE because they are siding with the US or something in those lines. Any country at war would have done the same especially when they don't have much to lose.

I agree, they have US bases there and that's why they're being targeted by Iran.

But it's unclear yet, because Trump didn't specify what steps the United States will take to help the ships exit the Strait. It's surprising that Bitcoin is rising amid such mildly positive news.

I am also confused with that but let's wait on how they will deescalate things from there. As they have blockaded the blockade there, now we'll have to see on what shall be the next move they'd do in the Strait. I'm also surprised with the news when it's not yet confirmed by Iran's side. But we love it when the market moves a lot although it still feels different knowing this war is still uncertain when to end.

[Just Say]

Your point is very realistic about Strait of Hormuz and its directly pet pressure on energy markets and also on world economy. So when oil shortage occurs then its leads the inflation which then directly collapse the stock market. But sometimes markets not directly response to these situations because the traders expects the alternative routes for trading or some diplomatic solutions so a little delay can be seen in trade market.

It is literally true that when there is a shortage of oil, it leads to inflation which directly collapse the stock market, we are seeing this now because Iran has been controlling this waterway since the war started more than two months ago and if I am not mistaken, hundreds of commercial ships and thousands of sailors are stuck there, in fact their main goal was to keep their country's economic wheels moving by supplying oil. However, you are somewhat right that sometimes the market does not respond directly to this situation because then traders expect a diplomatic solution but the current situation between Iran and the United States does not seem to be that this Strait of Hormuz can be opened very quickly through a diplomatic solution.

And governments use its reserves in this time and if conflicts continue for longer time then its also damage the liquidity assets like bitcoins but after some time Bitcoins recover easily. And also your point is valid and the conflicted countries trying to maintain the situation through general discussions on ceasefire talk and temporarily the market is going to stable.

One thing is true that Bitcoin has recovered easily even in this war situation as you notice Bitcoin has crossed the eighty thousand dollar range for the first time since the military war between Iran and the United States began.

[Minor Miner]

P.S. By the way, Iran isn’t stopping its terror and today once again shelled a neighboring country, the UAE, which has never shown any aggression toward Iran. Doesn’t it seem that Iran is now provoking all the surrounding countries into harsh retaliatory measures?

I believe they shelled the UAE because they are siding with the US or something in those lines. Any country at war would have done the same especially when they don't have much to lose.

What Iran is doing right now is "if the US tries to put pressure on us or move their military closer to our territory, we shall bomb their allies and infrastructure in the region"
To stop all this, the US knows what to do, but their ego is too inflated.

If I remember correctly, there were many rumor that the UAE played an active role in the war and was the starting point of the US attack on Kharg Island. If that is true, it means the US is using its military bases in the UAE, and the UAE helped the US attack Iran during the conflict. Then there is nothing wrong when Iran launches drone at the UAE.

The US and Israel were the initiator of the war. Therefore, the terrorist are the US and Israel. Iran is simply a country that has been invaded, and they are defending themselves.

[yixichloro2xx]

P.S. By the way, Iran isn’t stopping its terror and today once again shelled a neighboring country, the UAE, which has never shown any aggression toward Iran. Doesn’t it seem that Iran is now provoking all the surrounding countries into harsh retaliatory measures?

I believe they shelled the UAE because they are siding with the US or something in those lines. Any country at war would have done the same especially when they don't have much to lose.

What Iran is doing right now is "if the US tries to put pressure on us or move their military closer to our territory, we shall bomb their allies and infrastructure in the region"
To stop all this, the US knows what to do, but their ego is too inflated.

If I remember correctly, there were many rumor that the UAE played an active role in the war and was the starting point of the US attack on Kharg Island. If that is true, it means the US is using its military bases in the UAE, and the UAE helped the US attack Iran during the conflict. Then there is nothing wrong when Iran launches drone at the UAE.

The US and Israel were the initiator of the war. Therefore, the terrorist are the US and Israel. Iran is simply a country that has been invaded, and they are defending themselves.

You are somehow right, because we can clearly see that Iran didn't start the war nor did they attack any country. What Isreal and USA did requires international query and punishment, they have been telling us that Iran are just weeks away from get Nuclear weapons since the 90s and we never see any prove of them having it. They just want to destabilize the country more just like they did in Iran. If Iran was actually a threat to the world, other big countries would have join USA  and Israel in fighting, but they chose not to because they know the truth. UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC countries has bad relations with IRan., so it will be a joy for them if they country is ruined. I see Iran blocking the strait of Harmouz as their own means of self defense. Because it was opened to everyone before the US attacked them.

[programmer3666]

Your point is very realistic about Strait of Hormuz and its directly pet pressure on energy markets and also on world economy. So when oil shortage occurs then its leads the inflation which then directly collapse the stock market. But sometimes markets not directly response to these situations because the traders expects the alternative routes for trading or some diplomatic solutions so a little delay can be seen in trade market.

It is literally true that when there is a shortage of oil, it leads to inflation which directly collapse the stock market, we are seeing this now because Iran has been controlling this waterway since the war started more than two months ago and if I am not mistaken, hundreds of commercial ships and thousands of sailors are stuck there, in fact their main goal was to keep their country's economic wheels moving by supplying oil. However, you are somewhat right that sometimes the market does not respond directly to this situation because then traders expect a diplomatic solution but the current situation between Iran and the United States does not seem to be that this Strait of Hormuz can be opened very quickly through a diplomatic solution.

And governments use its reserves in this time and if conflicts continue for longer time then its also damage the liquidity assets like bitcoins but after some time Bitcoins recover easily. And also your point is valid and the conflicted countries trying to maintain the situation through general discussions on ceasefire talk and temporarily the market is going to stable.

One thing is true that Bitcoin has recovered easily even in this war situation as you notice Bitcoin has crossed the eighty thousand dollar range for the first time since the military war between Iran and the United States began.

Right now the situation around the Strait of Hormuz is making things even worse. The latest news about Iran striking some US navy ships and the US responding by bombing Iranian fast boats is only adding more tension. At this point, the conflict is clearly having a negative effect on the global economy, oil prices, inflation and even crypto markets are all reacting to the uncertainty. Honestly, no matter which side anyone supports, the sad reality is that innocent people are the ones suffering the most. Many are dying or struggling because of a situation they never chose to be part of. We can only hope things calm down soon and a diplomatic solution is reached, because continuing like this will only make things worse for everyone.

[summonerrk]

Yesterday was a day full of escalatory moments: one action, then another. And markets reacted strongly, sometimes positively, sometimes negatively. Well, last night, as we know, the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, the US military repelled attacks by Iranian drones, missiles, and armed small boats, ensuring the passage of two US-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. And for the first time since the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran began almost a month ago, they issued a missile warning to their citizens. The violence has again sparked calls for the US and its ally Israel to resume attacks on Iran. Overall, Bitcoin is rising on this news and is now at 81.5k.

[DrBeer]

P.S. By the way, Iran isn’t stopping its terror and today once again shelled a neighboring country, the UAE, which has never shown any aggression toward Iran. Doesn’t it seem that Iran is now provoking all the surrounding countries into harsh retaliatory measures?

I believe they shelled the UAE because they are siding with the US or something in those lines. Any country at war would have done the same especially when they don't have much to lose.

What Iran is doing right now is "if the US tries to put pressure on us or move their military closer to our territory, we shall bomb their allies and infrastructure in the region"
To stop all this, the US knows what to do, but their ego is too inflated.

Wait, wait, wait! Is the UAE on the U.S. side? Are they carrying out strikes together? Who was the FIRST to launch strikes against the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and Cyprus?
 
Question: Can other countries, any other countries, launch strikes against Iran simply because Iran maintains ties, for example, with terrorists who oppose those countries? Or does the rule of “striking those who seem to be on their side” apply only in one specific situation? And only if they are supposedly “allies against Iran”?
Next question-the US announced, just as the Iranian military junta wanted, a ceasefire, halting strikes on Iran. The US stopped the strikes, but Iran... CONTINUED.
When you try to justify the crimes of the Iranian military junta, don’t forget that anyone can play by these rules!
And let’s say then that Israel struck Iran completely legally, and brought in its ALLY, in response to the terrorist attack on Israel last year, when Hamas attacked Israel and Iran is... their ALLIES, sponsors, arms suppliers... Is that right? Did I get anything wrong?  

P.S. Please tell us, for example, about the U.S. military bases in  Oman and Cyprus; it would be very interesting to hear from you!

[Ayers]

Before Trump decided to launch a preemptive strike against Iran and US supporters also believed that. They believed that Iran would surrender immediately because the US had overwhelming military superiority. But the result is that 60 day have passed, and the US is still unable to subdue Iran

Similarly, they are shifting to an economic lockdown strategy because Trump 60 day commander-in-chief authority has ended under the constitution. This time they are also boasting that Iran would soon surrender and cave. But let's wait and see what happen instead of just dreaming.

I suppose the U.S. could resolve this issue through military force. But... that would have a host of negative consequences.
Total war is no longer just precision strikes on factories, bases, and military groups; it involves the destruction of cities, the mass killing of civilians, the global destruction of infrastructure, and a humanitarian catastrophe-for example,  as Russia has been doing in Ukraine for many years.
Trump doesn’t need this; his approval ratings aren’t in the best shape anyway.
Many in his inner circle and politicians from other countries said, “The war must be stopped,” and he did just that... The active phase of the war has ended; now it’s purely an economic blockade.

P.S. By the way, Iran isn’t stopping its terror and today once again shelled a neighboring country, the UAE, which has never shown any aggression toward Iran. Doesn’t it seem that Iran is now provoking all the surrounding countries into harsh retaliatory measures?
 

The US has a significant military advantage over Iran, but saying that they can solve the problem by force alone, I doubt it.

The Trump administration stopped using force and declared the war over because they realized that the strategy was ineffective and more costly than anticipated. If the war dragged on any longer, they would only suffer more losses and lose face internationally. Furthermore, the 60 day deadline had expired, and the decision of whether or not to continue the war now rested with Congress
The Trump administration is not as noble as you think, and stopping the war was not because they were afraid of causing civilian casualties. Because if they were truly kind, they would not have started the war and let it drag on for almost 2 month.

The US and Israel are the real terrorist.

[logfiles]

Wait, wait, wait! Is the UAE on the U.S. side?

Don't be dumb

Are they carrying out strikes together?

They don't need to. They are weak cowardly US ass lickers who provide assistance in another way.

 

Who was the FIRST to launch strikes against the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and Cyprus?

Who was the first to strike Iran, and who provided bases for American planes or troops? You think the American War planes flew all the way from the US? WTF is in your head?
 

Question: Can other countries, any other countries, launch strikes against Iran simply because Iran maintains ties, for example, with terrorists who oppose those countries? Or does the rule of “striking those who seem to be on their side” apply only in one specific situation? And only if they are supposedly “allies against Iran”?

Define terrorism. Last I remember it has been the US and Israel terrorizing the countries around world most of the time. They even kill young kids and civilians, and they don't care.

Next question-the US announced, just as the Iranian military junta wanted, a ceasefire, halting strikes on Iran. The US stopped the strikes, but Iran... CONTINUED.
When you try to justify the crimes of the Iranian military junta, don’t forget that anyone can play by these rules!
And let’s say then that Israel struck Iran completely legally, and brought in its ALLY, in response to the terrorist attack on Israel last year, when Hamas attacked Israel and Iran is... their ALLIES, sponsors, arms suppliers... Is that right? Did I get anything wrong?  

You are clearly ignorant about how the US and the British tried to torment Iran for over half a century and why that beef has been there for long. When you are done educating yourself, come back here and try to lecture me about war crimes/Terrorism or do I need to provide you with some educational material to open your eyes?

P.S. Please tell us, for example, about the U.S. military bases in  Oman and Cyprus; it would be very interesting to hear from you!

You have the internet right before you, but you can't even see anything. How dumb you must be to back the Murican terrorists. When they used to joke about the America education system and literacy levels, I used to think people were so cruel to them. I am starting to think otherwise.

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US Military bases by country because you don't want or know how to look them up - https://www.warcosts.org/bases/countries

[DanWalker]

Wait, wait, wait! Is the UAE on the U.S. side? Are they carrying out strikes together? Who was the FIRST to launch strikes against the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and Cyprus?
 

The more accurate question is, who started this war first? Who launched the preemptive attack while negotiation were still ongoing?
Iran attacked those countries, but it was only a counterattack, not the initiator of the war. If the US does not attack Iran, Iran will not retaliate against US allies or military bases.

If you insist that Russia is a terrorist state for attacking Ukraine, then admit it, the US is also a terrorist state for attacking Iran. Please stop deceiving yourself, okay?

[Minor Miner]

P.S. By the way, Iran isn’t stopping its terror and today once again shelled a neighboring country, the UAE, which has never shown any aggression toward Iran. Doesn’t it seem that Iran is now provoking all the surrounding countries into harsh retaliatory measures?

I believe they shelled the UAE because they are siding with the US or something in those lines. Any country at war would have done the same especially when they don't have much to lose.

What Iran is doing right now is "if the US tries to put pressure on us or move their military closer to our territory, we shall bomb their allies and infrastructure in the region"
To stop all this, the US knows what to do, but their ego is too inflated.

If I remember correctly, there were many rumor that the UAE played an active role in the war and was the starting point of the US attack on Kharg Island. If that is true, it means the US is using its military bases in the UAE, and the UAE helped the US attack Iran during the conflict. Then there is nothing wrong when Iran launches drone at the UAE.

The US and Israel were the initiator of the war. Therefore, the terrorist are the US and Israel. Iran is simply a country that has been invaded, and they are defending themselves.

You are somehow right, because we can clearly see that Iran didn't start the war nor did they attack any country. What Isreal and USA did requires international query and punishment, they have been telling us that Iran are just weeks away from get Nuclear weapons since the 90s and we never see any prove of them having it. They just want to destabilize the country more just like they did in Iran. If Iran was actually a threat to the world, other big countries would have join USA  and Israel in fighting, but they chose not to because they know the truth. UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC countries has bad relations with IRan., so it will be a joy for them if they country is ruined. I see Iran blocking the strait of Harmouz as their own means of self defense. Because it was opened to everyone before the US attacked them.

Another interesting fact that I guess many people do not know is Israel is the only country in the Middle East that possesses nuclear weapon, with an estimated 90 warhead. But ironically, the US has never publicly announced it, and Israel has never acknowledged it either.

Not only Iran, but even North Korea has never posed a threat to the world. They have never invaded and plundered any country like the United States has done.

Before the war, the Strait of Hormuz was a free shipping lane for decades .
https://mondoweiss.net/2026/04/a-brief-history-of-the-israeli-nuclear-program-the-open-secret-at-the-heart-of-the-iran-war/
https://jacobin.com/2026/03/israel-iran-war-nuclear-weapons