Asia is collectively rejecting the Israeli-American War against Iran and preparing for the post-American era in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Japanese crude oil tankers are heading east toward the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are assembling with others at the entrance to the waterway during the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Meanwhile, Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is sending a special envoy to Iran to discuss bilateral concerns between the ROK and Iran, and to clarify navigation problems in the Strait of Hormuz.
Spain is reopening its Embassy in Tehran. Madrid is walking away from Washington and toward Tehran. Soon Spain’s walk will become a European sprint.
These developments make it difficult but not impossible for Washington to restart the war for Israel. But if Washington resumes the offensive they risk blowing up the world economy in what the international community will view as Washington’s sabotage of Iran’s “Istanbul moment.”
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Max Blumenthal : Israeli Agents in the White House.
Eligible US men will be automatically registered for military draft pool beginning in December
The United States will automatically register eligible men aged 18 to 25 for a military draft pool beginning in December.
The rule change was submitted by the Selective Service System, which maintains a database of Americans who would be eligible to serve in the military.
‘This statutory change transfers responsibility for registration from individual men to SSS through integration with federal data sources,’ the agency’s website said.
It adds that the rule change remains under review by regulatory affairs and is awaiting finalization.
The last time that the US conducted a draft was in the early to mid-1970s for the highly controversial US involvement in the Vietnam War.
More than anything else, it was the draft that caused widespread antiwar demonstrations during the Vietnam War. As misguided and pointless the Vietnam War was, war with Iran will be even worse. ABN
Pepe Escobar : Back to the Stone Ages?
Israel launches largest bombing wave yet against targets in Lebanon on April 8, 2026
News reports confirm Israel launched its largest bombing wave yet against targets in Lebanon on April 8, 2026, including strikes in Beirut.
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As expected, Israel sabotages the deal. ABN
Trump declares two-week ceasefire with Iran and claims Strait of Hormuz will re-open as Tehran submits 10-point peace plan to end the war
Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and that the Strait of Hormuz will be re-opened after Tehran submitted a 10-point peace plan.
Trump posted on Truth Social on Tuesday night, ‘I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,’ after earlier sparking doomsday fears when he threatened to wipe out its ‘entire civilization.’
Iran accepted the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire deal after a last-minute intervention by China which asked Tehran to show flexibility amid concerns over the widespread economic impacts of the war, three Iranian officials told the New York Times.
The officials said that the ceasefire was approved by the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, despite intelligence reports which say he is in a coma.
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the truce and that ‘safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible’ during the two-week period.
Israel has also agreed to a ceasefire and will halt attacks on Iran for two weeks, a senior White House official told Axios, adding that the ceasefire will take effect when Iran re-opens the Strait of Hormuz.
US crude oil prices plunged after Trump’s ceasefire announcement, with West Texas Intermediate contracts falling by more than 10 percent to $98 per barrel after hitting $116 earlier Tuesday.
Scott Ritter: War Goes Horribly Wrong – U.S. Could Use Nuclear Weapons
Scott Ritter : Patience, not Profanity, Wins Wars
Chief of Staff warns: ‘The IDF is collapsing in on itself’
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir Wednesday night during a discussion in the Security Cabinet that the IDF is dealing with unusual pressure, even stating that he is “raising 10 red flags” and that the army is “collapsing in on itself.” His comments came against the backdrop of the multitude of tasks, the burden on reserve soldiers, the lack of progress in passing the conscription law, the extension of reserve duty, and, in the background, the establishment of new settlements.
The remarks sparked strong reactions in the political system. The leader of the opposition and chairman of Yesh Atid, Yair Lapid, said that “the Chief of Staff is warning of the collapse of the IDF – and the government is ignoring it,” placing the responsibility on the government.
Former Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot also emphasized that the political leadership will not be able to claim that it did not know, and called for the promotion of a compulsory service law for the entire population.
Furious Republicans storm out of secret Iran briefing as new objective sparks ground invasion panic
Furious Republicans stormed out of a classified briefing on Iran on Wednesday amid fears the US is preparing to invade the country as Tehran refuses Donald Trump‘s peace overtures.
With almost 7,000 US ground forces deploying or en route to the Middle East – including from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and the Marines – speculation is swirling about Trump’s rapidly developing plans for the war.
Now, a Daily Mail source inside the room has revealed stark new details, including a new set of objectives which may suggest that America is moving toward boots on the ground as Iran continues to strangle the Strait of Hormuz.
The lawmaker, speaking on condition of anonymity, said members were presented with three military objectives: Kharg Island, Iran’s crucial oil export hub; its nuclear material; and regime change.
It marks a stark shift from the four goals the White House has publicly stated: destroying Iran’s missiles, navy, armed proxies, and nuclear capabilities.
The lawmaker said that the White House must answer for its plans, particularly regarding Kharg Island and troops on the ground.
OPTIMISTIC VIEW OF IRAN WAR — IT’S OVER: Trump and Iran Just Shut Out the UK and NATO
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I hope she’s right. ABN
Netanyahu unleashes 48-hour Iran doomsday blitz in secret bunker summit to blow up Trump deal
Benjamin Netanyahu gave Israeli commanders a 48-hour deadline to destroy Iran‘s weapons industry from his Tel Aviv bunker after reviewing Donald Trump‘s proposed peace plan.
Netanyahu ordered the Israel Defense Forces to strike as many high-value Iranian targets as possible as the US submitted a 15-point peace plan on Tuesday.
The Israeli prime minister and his top military advisers were alarmed the US plan did not go far enough to curb Tehran’s military capabilities, despite its tight restrictions on Iran’s missile stockpile and nuclear program.
Netanyahu’s Thursday deadline reflects deep concern within the Israeli government that Trump could reach a deal with Tehran at any moment, sources say.
Israeli officials present at Netanyahu’s underground meeting described the atmosphere as ‘tense.’
Trump is desperate — John Mearsheimer
Video prompted to the desperation segment, which says it all
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‘Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations—entangling alliances with none’ — Thomas Jefferson
Russia discovers hundreds of boobytrapped boot insoles rigged with explosives to blow soldiers’ legs off
Russia has impounded hundreds of boobytrapped boot insoles intended for Vladimir Putin‘s foot soldiers, say the Federal Security Service (FSB).
The ‘heated’ insoles for use in cold weather were rigged with enough explosives to blow off a victim’s limbs, it is alleged.
Russian counterintelligence blames Ukrainian secret services for a ploy to maim up to 504 soldiers.
‘A foreign national born in 1994 has been detained in Russia.,’ said the FSB.
‘He was involved in the smuggling of weapons to Russia from Poland through Belarus, organised by Ukrainian intelligence agencies.’
The power of the concealed explosives in the insole pairs was 1.5 grams in TNT equivalent,’ said the FSB.
‘Detonation occurs when the insoles are connected to a power source and is designed to sever a part of a serviceman’s limb when they are used during combat missions.’
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