(2026-04-08). Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire: US Offramp or Just Another Deception? counterpunch.org 
The next two weeks will tell if the ceasefire announced yesterdaty is just another negotiation deception that seems to have become standard practice in Israeli—and now US—military operations. Last June 2025, Trump and the Israelis lured the Iranians into negotiations and then bombed Iran while talks were in progress. And then did it again on February 27-28 while negotiations were also underway. Should the Iranians think it will be any different this third time?
(2026-04-08). Trump accepts Iran's 10-point proposal, announces two-week ceasefire for negotiations. peoplesdispatch.org After threatening that "a whole civilization will die tonight", the US president announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, an hour before his self-imposed 8pm deadline for a potential escalation.
(2026-04-08). BREAKING: U.S. CAVES TO IRAN'S DEMANDS FOR A CEASEFIRE… FOR NOW Brian Berletic. thealtworld.com e U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with plans to begin negotiations in Pakistan on Friday. But while President Trump is framing this as a victory, because he got Iran to agree to a ceasefire… Tehran is noting that they got the U.S. to agree to their 10-point plan, which includes Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's right to enrich uranium, and the promise to lift ALL U.S. sanctions on Iran. | In a statement, Iran's Supreme National Security Council emphasized: "this does not signify the termination of the war," and said: "Our hands remain upon the trigger, and should the slightest…
(2026-04-08). Trump Says A 'Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight' In Iran. popularresistance.org President Trump on Tuesday issued another threat against Iran, saying a "whole civilization will die tonight," raising fears that he's threatening to use nuclear weapons. | "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," the president wrote on Truth Social. He went on to reference his deadline that he previously set for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or agree to some sort of diplomatic deal by 8 pm EST tonight, but there's no sign that real negotiations are taking place.
(2026-04-08). Five Points for Peace: Why China's Iran Initiative Missed the Headlines? counterpunch.org 
China's conduct in the UN Security Council often disappoints those who expect it to openly confront what they see as an unrestrained American imperial machine. This expectation was especially evident in China's abstentions on two key recent occasions: UNSC Resolution 2803 on Gaza, which effectively enabled Trump's 'Peace Board' experiment and even hints at bypassing the UN,
(2026-04-08). Trump's Iran War Is Not Going Great For The NATO+ Alliance. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump has become increasingly unhinged as the war on Iran has not gone as he imagined. Both the United States and Israel felt that a series of domination strikes against Iran would decapitate the leadership of the country and force the remaining mid-level leaders into surrender. The miscalculation of the Trump-Netanyahu agenda has been total: a depth of wartime leadership has emerged within Iran, the public stands united to defend their homeland, and because of Iran's strategic use of the Strait of Hormuz, it is the United States, and not Iran, that is now suing for peace.
(2026-04-08). US, Iran Strike Two-Week Ceasefire Deal, Agree to Reopen Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal just before President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This announcement came after mediation by Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who invited both Iranian and U. S. delegations to …
(2026-04-08). Trump Baselessly Suggests That Iran, US Will Jointly Manage Strait of Hormuz. truthout.org President Donald Trump is expressing optimism for the two-week ceasefire deal that has been reached between the U.S. and Iran. However, on many aspects of the supposed deal — including management of the Strait of Hormuz — the president appears to still be at odds with Iran, despite implying the country's leaders are open to his ideas about the waterway. Trump announced the tentative ceasefire… |
(2026-04-08). Chris Hedges Report: Is The War In Iran About To Become Apocalyptic? popularresistance.org Recently, United States President Donald Trump has been issuing a series of soft deadlines to pressure Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. On Easter Sunday, in what would be a serious escalation of the conflict, President Trump threatened to target "bridges and power plants" and to "bomb Iran back to the Stone Age" beginning on Tuesday if Iran refuses his demands. To better understand what the ramifications would be if President Trump follows through on his threats, Chris Hedges sits down with Trita Parsi, an expert on US-Iranian relations and the geopolitics of the Middle East.
(2026-04-08). Trump: US to step in and help manage Strait of Hormuz congestion. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States will assist in increasing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, he agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran just before the deadline for Tehran to reopen the strait or face attacks on its civilian infrastructure. This agreement requires Iran to …
(2026-04-08). Israel endorses Trump's two-week halt to Iran strikes, clarifies Lebanon not included. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel supports U. S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause attacks against Iran for two weeks but states that this ceasefire does not include Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Minister's office expressed that Israel backs the U. S. move on the condition that Iran opens the strait and halts attacks on the U. S., Israel, and …
(2026-04-08). A ceasefire on Iran's terms underscores war's strategic blunder. responsiblestatecraft.org Yesterday began with Donald Trump
(2026-04-07). Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing and attack of Iran for 2 weeks. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has agreed to"suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.".
(2026-04-08). Experts raise concerns over Trump's cognitive, behavioral decline. mronline.org 
Psychologist Dr. John Gartner warns that President Trump is "not the same man he was four weeks ago" and exhibiting signs of frontotemporal dementia.
(2026-04-08). Selected Articles: Video: Donald Trump: "A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight" globalresearch.ca 
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(2026-04-08). 15 Arrested In Anti-ICE Passover Takeover Of Palantir's Lobby. popularresistance.org Fifteen protesters participating in a special Passover seder condemning ICE operations were cuffed in Manhattan on Monday night after the participants occupied the lobby of Palantir's headquarters and refused to leave. | The hours-long event began earlier in the day, around 5 p.m. on April 6, at Union Square for the sixth night of Passover and was held by Jews for Racial & Economic Justice for a "Seder in the Streets." Attended by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a host of other elected officials, protesters looked to condemn President Trump's ongoing immigration crackdown.
(2026-04-08). Trump Calls Factual CNN Report on Iran Ceasefire Statement "Fake News" truthout.org On Tuesday evening, following the announcement of a tentative ceasefire agreement with Iran, President Donald Trump accused the news network CNN of falsely reporting a statement from some of Iran's leaders that claimed victory over the United States in the war that has been waged over the past month. Earlier on Tuesday, Trump made a promise to engage in additional war crimes and genocidal… |
(2026-04-08). Birthright case forces U.S. Supreme Court to confront prospect of Americans losing citizenship. mronline.org 
As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week about the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, Justice Sonia Sotomayor seemed skeptical. The order as written applies only to babies born in the future, and the Trump administration has asked the court to exclude current citizens from any decision. Still, …
(2026-04-08). The Eve Of A Radical Evil. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Don Not Panic We are on the eve of a radical evil. Tonight Trump's deadline for Iran to surrender or be faced with the destruction of its critical energy and national infrastructure expires. Just the fact that the president of the United States can set a 'deadline' for massive war crimes which leaves …
(2026-04-08). A "Ceasefire" Not to be Trusted. globalresearch.ca US President Trump and Israel PM Netanyahu have reneged on every single deal.
(2026-04-08). Stop the stupid! Donald Trump & Co have got to go. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-08). Stop Pretending Military Spending is About "Defense" counterpunch.org 
$1.5 trillion. With a "t." That's how much US president Donald Trump wants Congress to appropriate for military (falsely called "defense") spending in 2027. And that number — there's no other way to put this — is insane. The only proper date for such a spending request, followed by a winking grin emoji, is April
(2026-04-08). Iran, Trump, and the Imperial Licence to Break the Law. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump's war on Iran has done what imperial wars often do. It has stripped the familiar vocabulary to the bone. The old words are still there, of course. Security. Stability. Deterrence. Order. But they no longer conceal very much. When a president threatens to wreck power plants, bridges, and the wider conditions of civilian …
(2026-04-08). "We Never Go Anywhere?" — Is Trump Really Assuring NATO! thinktank.pk The question of whether former US President Donald Trump is genuinely reassuring NATO allies with statements like "we never go anywhere" or subtly preparing the ground for a strategic withdrawal has become one of the most critical debates in transatlantic geopolitics. As Mark Rutte undertakes a delicate diplomatic mission to Washington, the future of the …
(2026-04-08). US Plans to Detain Cubans at Guantánamo in Event of Mass Migration From Island. truthout.org On one side of Guantánamo Bay, U.S. soldiers face a temporary disruption in the availability of lattes. On the other side, Cubans sit in darkness, waiting for the power to come back on. Amid the Trump administration's fuel blockade on Cuba, conditions in the country are deteriorating rapidly, raising the very real possibility of mass emigration. In February, the United Nations warned that a… |
(2026-04-08). The Dark Money Funding Trump's Pet Projects. levernews.com
(2026-04-08). Grief, anger, disbelief: War proponents lose it over ceasefire. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-08). Trump habla de guerra para la Semana Santa. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-07). US & Israel's desperation exposed as Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum ticks toward dangerous deadline. hindustantimes.com With Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum nearing expiry, the U.S. and Israel are reportedly finalising coordinated strike plans targeting key sites inside Iran. High-level talks between the Israel Defense Forces and U.S. Central Command have outlined operational roles and mission objectives, signalling readiness for escalation if Tehran continues to defy demands. Even as Trump claims the war could end "in days," preparations on the ground suggest a major military phase could be imminent.
(2026-04-07). The clear key to global change: Hormuz! unitedworldint.com How Did the Strait of Hormuz Become the U.S.'s Global Dilemma? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist After the past 37 days, the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict has moved beyond the battlefields and evolved into a phase that directly targets the resilience of nations. The harsh tone evident in U.S. President Donald Trump's latest statements makes it clear …
(2026-04-07). Iran Submits Demands For End To War. popularresistance.org Iran announced on 6 April that it has conveyed its demands on a potential ceasefire with the US and Israel through intermediaries, as US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iranian energy and water infrastructure looms. | Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told a news briefing that Tehran has communicated its demands "based on national interests" through regional mediators. | "We have formulated our own set of demands based on our interests and considerations. We are not ashamed to voice our legitimate and logical demands," he said when asked about the prospect of an end to the war.
(2026-04-07). Targeted by massive firepower, leadership is weaker — but more tenacious than ever. haaretz.com Although U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening further escalation against Iran, it is doubtful whether this will lead to results that have not been achieved until now ‚ñ In Israel, it was believed that Hezbollah had vanished from the world, but, in truth, it has merely changed its modus operandi…
(2026-04-07). Trump holds press conference on war with Iran. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 6, 2026.
(2026-04-07). Israeli journalist admits reporting rescue of US airman as Trump threatens jail over 'leak'. geo.tv 
Israeli journalist Amit Segal in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022. — Times of Israel
(2026-04-07). The collapse of Trump's mind leaves no alternative. mronline.org 
In the four days between April 1 and April 5, President Donald Trump made a record of the collapse of his mind into genocidal violence which none of his officials can dissuade, limit, control, if they try, or even conceal.
(2026-04-07). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-07). Tuesday 4/7: Stop Trump's Fascist War on Iran: General Strike Now! Emergency Rally to Stop War! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-07). Trump sets Tuesday night deadline for the massive war crime against Iran. wsws.org The United States is on the brink of a moral and political catastrophe. This is the inescapable conclusion to be derived from Donald Trump's press conference on Monday.
(2026-04-07). TUC calls for urgent support for at-risk manufacturers as illegal war fuels Trumpflation. thecanary.co 
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for a targeted emergency package to protect UK companies from the effects of Donald Trump's illegal war. The union body refers to at-risk manufacturers like chemicals, ceramics and glass. And it says: Trump's war must not put jobs in critical industries at risk. In the face of "Trumpflation" […] | By
(2026-04-07). Trump's tariffs were self-inflicted wound that hurt American consumers. infobrics.org US tariffs never materialized and even ended up being illegal.
(2026-04-07). Donald Trump and Marco Rubio deceive the world about Cuba. radiohc.cu The President of the United States and his Secretary of State are deceiving the world about the truth regarding Cuba by sowing false ideas that the Cuban revolutionary system is a failure, while simultaneously obscuring reality. | Now they want everyone to believe that socialism is responsible for the economic crisis suffered by the Cuban people, when the truth is quite different from what their media campaigns claim. | Why don't they mention that on December 23, 1958, when the Revolution had not yet triumphed, at a meeting of the U.S. National Security Council, the Director of the CIA stated: "We must prevent Ca…
(2026-04-07). Who's Afraid Of The 25th Amendment? Trump Should Be. newsone.com 
Anadolu | The level of drama currently being witnessed in the world of politics could only make sense if we used a Game Of Thrones reference to make the point. Walk with us for a bit. | As fans of the hit book series-turned-hit HBO series are well aware, there once lived a King Aerys II Targaryen, commonly referred to as "The Mad King." He went from being beloved by many for his generosity and high social status to, soon thereafter, growing cold and bitter as the pressures of his title turned him into a paranoid ruler obsessed with one thing: widespread destruction by wildfire. His maniacal plan would be thwar…