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5 min readTrump Panics as Hormuz Is Closed
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed. Iran's IRGC Navy announced the shutdown after accusing the United States and Israel of violating the ceasefire memorandum of understanding signed at Versailles just days ago. While this potentially catastrophic economic development unfolded, Donald Trump spent his morning posting about whether "Dumocrat" or "Dumbocrat" is the better spelling for his political opponents.
The Strait of Hormuz Closure and What It Means
Iran's IRGC Navy broadcast a formal announcement closing the Strait of Hormuz, citing a breach of the MOU's first clause, which required "a complete and total ceasefire" including Israel's attacks on Lebanon. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson made the legal argument explicit: "The first clause of the memorandum of understanding, namely ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, is the most important pillar of mutual commitments. While Iran has remained committed to its obligation, the other side was required to compel the Zionist regime to cease fire in Lebanon. By failing to do so, it has explicitly violated the agreement."
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:05) **Strait of Hormuz Closed by Iran** - Iran's IRGC Navy announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing US/Israel breach of the Versailles MOU ceasefire clause
- 2 (03:27) **Trump Posts Distractions During Crisis** - Instead of addressing the Strait closure, Trump posts about "Dumocrat vs. Dumbocrat" spelling and attacks Dr. Fauci
- 3 (04:23) **Audio: IRGC Navy Announces Strait Closure** - Iran broadcasts formal closure of the Strait of Hormuz citing US violation of the ceasefire clause
- 4 (04:53) **Iran's Foreign Ministry Statement** - Spokesperson says the MOU is a single package; violation of the Lebanon ceasefire clause calls the entire agreement into question
- 5 (05:49) **Oil Traffic Dwindles as Israel Escalates** - Tanker traffic through the strait dropped Friday as Israel intensified attacks on Lebanon
- 6 (06:07) **Trump Posts About Dr. Fauci and Italy's PM** - Instead of addressing the crisis, Trump attacks Fauci and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
- 7 (09:23) **CENTCOM Issues False Reassurance** - US Central Command posts that 55 merchant ships transited the strait, carrying 17 million barrels of oil, in an apparent market manipulation attempt
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump panicking as Iran shuts down the Strait of Hormuz after Trump and Israel breached the MOU. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch
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