As of April 10, 2026 (Day 3 of the Declared Two-Week Ceasefire 1. Current Reality on the Ground The two-week ceasefire announced on April 7–8 is already showing clear signs of strain, just three days in. Strait of Hormuz traffic remains severely restricted:- Normal daily volume: ~130–140 ships.- Over the past 48 hours: Only a … Continue reading Iran–US–Israel Conflict & the Strait of Hormuz

Vancouver — As ceasefire talks remain fluid and contested, President Trump’s public signals and repeated deadlines continue to function as a sophisticated multi-player leverage tool. Rather than a straightforward bilateral negotiation, the same statements appear designed to manage three distinct audiences: Iran’s inner circle, Israel, and the broader U.S. alliance system. Trump’s goal seems to … Continue reading Ceasefire Talks: Trump’s Multi-Player Leverage on Iran, Israel, and Allies