Why did Iran suddenly close the Strait of Hormuz? And why is the U.S. striking back again? Simple breakdown of the new escalation 👇🏼
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again after firing a warning shot at a ship. This narrow waterway is critical because a large share of the world’s oil passes through it everyday.
The closure comes after recent attacks on vessels in the area. In response, the U.S. launched a third round of strikes on Iran, saying it wants to stop attacks on civilian ships.
This move has put the already weak ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran in serious trouble.
Iran’s new supreme leader has vowed revenge for his father’s killing, while the U.S. President has declared the ceasefire over though he has left the door open for negotiations.
Diplomatic talks between Iran and Oman are still continuing in the background.
Right now, both sides are trading military actions while the risk of further escalation remains high.
What do you think will happen next?
Sheikh Hasina says if she has to die, she wants it to happen on Bangladeshi soil.
She is currently in India and faces serious legal cases in Bangladesh, including a death sentence.
So why is she planning to return in December? Here's the simple picture👇🏼
Sheikh Hasina was forced to step down as Prime Minister in August 2024 after weeks of violent student protests. She fled to India and has been living there in exile since then.
Now, after almost two years, she has announced that she and some senior Awami League leaders want to return to Bangladesh around December 2026 and surrender in court.
But why would she take such a risk?
She says her party workers are facing severe repression back home. According to her, she doesn’t want to stay in exile while others suffer. She wants to return to her own country and face whatever comes even if it means arrest or worse.
The problem is, the risks are very real. She has already been given a death sentence in one case linked to the 2024 protests. Her party, the Awami League, is banned in Bangladesh. And a new government is now in power.
So what happens if she actually returns?
India has given her shelter but has not sent her back to Bangladesh. Whether she will be allowed to leave India, and what awaits her in Dhaka, remains uncertain.
In short, after nearly two years in exile, Sheikh Hasina appears ready to end her time in India and return to face the consequences in Bangladesh.
What do you think, will she actually return in December❓
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Mark with 2M followers gets > 12M views in 1 day announcing a new project of his company.
Modi with 100M followers gets < 1M views in 1 month announcing a new project of his country.
Many state sponsored bots with < 10k followers spreading fake videos against Indians get 10M views.
I think this is because Modi is not a CEO or a state controlled bot. He's 'just' a fiercely independent elected leader of a 1.5 billion strong sovereign nation not approving Starlink yet.
Is the US - Iran MoU dead❓
Trump just said the ceasefire is over.
But why is it breaking down so fast? Here's the simple picture:
The U.S. and Iran signed a basic agreement in June.
Iran promised not to build a nuclear bomb and to allow safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
In return, the U.S. agreed to ease some sanctions.
The deal is now under stress for two reasons.
First, the war in Lebanon between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah never really stopped.
Second, both sides are clashing over control of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow route through which a large share of the world’s oil passes.
After recent tit-for-tat strikes, Trump declared the ceasefire over and reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil. Iran says it won’t back down on the Strait.
In short: A fragile agreement is cracking over Lebanon and who controls a critical oil route.
What do you think will happen next?
More talks or More pressure?
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