You might think that I’m going to lead today with the ceasefire news and the no “total destruction of Iranian civilization” Trump statement.  We will post the ceasefire story in a moment, but first consider where the Regime is, has been, and seems to be remaining.  See “Iran says US must accept domestic enrichment for nuclear talks to succeed,” Iran International, 4-8-26.

“Iran war live: Trump declares ceasefire, Tehran agrees safe Hormuz transit,” Al Jazeera, 4-8-26.

“Trump says Lebanon not included in US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault,” Al Jazeerz, 4-8-26.

“Pakistan calls for restraint from US, Iran after ceasefire violations reported ‘across the conflict zone’,” The Hill, 4-8-26.  “In announcing the deal, Sharif said the ceasefire included Lebanon.”  But there is not a quote from him.  Trying to find one someplace.  Be aware that in ceasefire negotiations the nature of the agreement does not usually result in one document that everyone signs.  Instead, everyone walks away with their own list or document they create themselves to get approved by their home government.  This is due to the fragility of the talks themselves.

I see on BBC’s coverage of the Pakistan PM Sharif’s statement that Lebanon is included, it is listed, see it for yourself.  “Iran and US agree to conditional ceasefire and opening of Hormuz strait | BBC News,” BBC, 4-8-26.  At this point my only guess is that the U.S. and Israel are saying the first step is to open Hormuz.  But the U.S. and Israel are no longer bombing Iran, so that sounds like that was the first step.  But the agreements don’t say they are dominoed or stair stepped.

“Iranian President says Israeli strikes on Lebanon violate ceasefire, peace negotiations ‘meaningless’ | LIVE BLOG,” i24, 4-8-26.

I can’t wait to read how the unconscious MK negotiated with DT and BN.  Axios needs to have a staff meeting and discuss their headline wording.  “Exclusive: How Iran’s supreme leader reached a truce with Trump,” Axios, 4-8-26.

“Trump Secured a Ceasefire With Iran. Will It Last?,” CFR, 4-8-26.

“What to make of the Iran war cease-fire,” Atlantic Council, 4-8-26.

“Why ceasefire deal with US has unsettled Iran’s hardliners,” BBC, 4-8-26.