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Re: Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3
« Reply #3150 on: April 18, 2026, 09:43:51 pm »
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Re: Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3
« Reply #3151 on: April 18, 2026, 10:02:49 pm »
C14 News Israel | EN
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IDF forces struck Hezbollah terrorists who violated the ceasefire agreement and threatened Israeli soldiers.

The Israeli Air Force @IAFsite and ground troops engaged the terrorists and destroyed the terror infrastructure. The @IDF clarified that self-defense operations are not limited by the ceasefire.



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Re: Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3
« Reply #3152 on: April 18, 2026, 10:19:58 pm »

Ceasefire In Jeopardy After Iran Fires At Multiple Vessels

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By Cullen McCue
April 18, 2026



In a sharp escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) gunboats opened fire on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The move caused dozens of ships that were attempting to navigate the strait to turn back, while the Iranian government confirmed that the vital waterway is closed despite previous claims to the contrary.

According to reports from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and maritime security firms, Iranian gunboats approached and fired warning shots, and in some cases live rounds, at vessels attempting passage. At least one tanker and a container ship were targeted, with captains describing “bullets raining” on their ships.

Two Indian-flagged vessels—the VLCC supertanker Jag Annapurna, which was carrying approximately 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil, and the Sanmar Herald — were among those forced westward out of the strait near Larak Island.

Shipping data indicated at least six other tankers halted or reversed course amid the chaos. No major casualties were reported, and crews remained safe, though the incident has threatened the tense ceasefire obtained between the United States and Iran.

The firing came as Iran’s military broadcast radio warnings to all ships declaring the Strait of Hormuz “completely closed again” due to alleged U.S. “piracy” and failure to honor commitments. This reversal directly contradicted Iran’s announcement on April 17 that the waterway would remain open during the truce.

Tehran had framed the brief reopening as a goodwill gesture tied to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire involving Israel and Lebanon, with its foreign minister stating passage was now unrestricted for commercial vessels. Yet within hours of that declaration, Iranian officials cited the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports as a “violation” and moved to close the waterway once again.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf further warned the strait “will not remain open” if the blockade persists.

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https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/india-summons-iranian-ambassador-after-serious-incident-in-strait-of-hormuz-cmc/
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Re: Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3
« Reply #3153 on: April 18, 2026, 10:21:22 pm »
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Re: Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3
« Reply #3154 on: April 18, 2026, 11:01:07 pm »
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Re: Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3
« Reply #3155 on: Today at 06:32:15 am »
 Live Update arrow right icon From the Liveblog of Sunday, April 19, 2026
Report: Iran still able to access around 70% of its pre-war missile stocks, 60% of launchers


US intelligence assessments have suggested that Iran likely still has access to around 70 percent of its pre-war ballistic missile stockpiles, and around 60 percent of its missile launchers, The New York Times reports [ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/us/politics/iran-hormuz-strait-trump.html ].

It also still retains around 40% of its drone arsenal, the report says, citing US intelligence and military officials.

According to the Times, when a two-week ceasefire came into effect between Iran and the US on April 8, Tehran had access to around half of its ballistic missile launchers. Since then, the report says it has managed to dig out another 100 launchers from under the ground, bringing the total of operational missile launchers to around 60% of the pre-war total.


https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-iran-still-able-to-access-around-70-of-its-pre-war-missile-stocks-60-of-launchers/
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Re: Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3
« Reply #3156 on: Today at 07:27:01 am »
Quote from: Hoodat on April 18, 2026, 10:21:22 pm

https://twitter.com/A_M_R_M1/status/2045676681411571889

That was a fun run to watch!  Sal Mercogliano did a hilarious video yesterday covering it and the closure.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8eP2Oqps24
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Re: Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3
« Reply #3157 on: Today at 07:28:10 am »
Quote from: Hoodat on April 18, 2026, 11:01:07 pm

https://twitter.com/BabakTaghvaee1/status/2045592553290919966

So Trump and Hegseth is sending the Ford back, even though it is severely damaged and needs two years of repair work?  So what about the crew?

Hmmmm....
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Re: Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3
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Since then, the report says it has managed to dig out another 100 launchers from under the ground, bringing the total of operational missile launchers to around 60% of the pre-war total.

Great job, Trump! 

Sucker.  Now the USAF has to go and hit them again!
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Re: Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3
« Reply #3159 on: Today at 07:41:44 am »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on April 18, 2026, 06:25:33 pm
Let's not tell them anything, then go with Plan A where we bomb the shit out of the power plants and bridges.
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