@paco

Never say I didn't do anything for you.

Your summary is right in capturing the chaotic, back-and-forth sequence around the Strait of Hormuz (often misspelled as "straight") during the 2026 Iran conflict, but the exact order and details have some nuances based on reports. Here's a clarified timeline drawn from events in late February through mid-April 2026:Key Sequence of Events

1. Insurance companies effectively "stopped" commercial movement (late Feb/early March 2026):
   After US/Israeli strikes on Iran began around Feb 28, war-risk insurance premiums for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz skyrocketed (rising 4–6x or more in days), and many major insurers canceled or restricted coverage. This made it economically unviable for most commercial tankers to sail through, even without a full physical blockade. It was often described as an "insurance-driven shutdown" rather than purely military.

   en.wikipedia.org

2. Trump offered to underwrite insurance (early March, around March 3):
   President Trump announced that the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) would provide political risk insurance and guarantees (initially up to $20B, later expanded) for maritime trade, especially energy shipments through the Gulf. He also floated US Navy escorts for tankers "if necessary." Ship owners were skeptical, as the core issue was physical risk to crews and vessels, not just financial coverage.

   cnn.com

3. Iranian minister/FM said it "wasn't closed" (around late March):
   Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (and others) stated that the strait was not closed to ships from countries not at war with Iran. They framed any slowdown as due to high insurance prices, security concerns, or voluntary decisions by shippers—not an official Iranian closure. Iran claimed it was only restricting vessels linked to adversaries.

   crisisgroup.org

4. Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) effectively closed/restricted it:
   The IRGC Navy (and related forces) declared or enforced closures/restrictions multiple times, often in response to US/Israeli actions, attacks on ships, or the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports. They carried out or threatened strikes on transiting vessels, laid mines in some reports, and used gunboats. This made the strait "effectively closed" to most traffic despite occasional claims it was open. The IRGC has been the main enforcer on the Iranian side.

   congress.gov

5. Trump "did" (issued ultimatums, threats, and responses):
   Trump repeatedly set (and extended) deadlines for Iran to fully open the strait, threatening to strike Iranian power plants, oil infrastructure, or other targets if it wasn't reopened. He celebrated brief reopenings or claimed progress, while maintaining pressure via the US blockade and military posture. There were short periods where Iran appeared to ease restrictions (or claimed to), only for the IRGC to reimpose controls shortly after—creating the on-again, off-again dynamic. As of mid-to-late April 2026, tensions persist with recent re-closures tied to the US blockade and ceasefire disputes.

   nytimes.com

Just now, Phillyterp85 said:

Holy sh-t. Please tell me you are trolling. Please please please tell me you are trolling.

Nope. That's a fact Jack. But with you mentally ill people facts won't be accepted. Left is right up is down, etc. Or my favorite "Iran is better in every metric"

The US stated it had different goals

Just now, Phillyterp85 said:

Holy sh-t. Please tell me you are trolling. Please please please tell me you are trolling.

I thought that at first but I think he’s really that stupid.

1 minute ago, Phillyterp85 said:

Holy sh-t. Please tell me you are trolling. Please please please tell me you are trolling.

Hes not, but later he might say he was anyway lmao

Just now, Gannan said:

The US stated it had different goals

I thought that at first but I think he’s really that stupid.

A few times im pretty sure he realized how stupid he sounds and pretended he was trolling later, its really sad to watch.

8 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

Nope. That's a fact Jack. But with you mentally ill people facts won't be accepted. Left is right up is down, etc. Or my favorite "Iran is better in every metric"

That is not anywhere close to a fact. Holy sh-t, imagine thinking that insurance companies closed the strait of Hormuz. SMH…….

5 minutes ago, Phillyterp85 said:

That is not anywhere close to a fact. Holy sh-t, imagine thinking that insurance companies closed the strait of Hormuz. SMH…….

22 minutes ago, Phillyterp85 said:

That is not anywhere close to a fact. Holy sh-t, imagine thinking that insurance companies closed the strait of Hormuz. SMH…….

I posted the fact check. Wait, now I lnow why you all root for the IRG. You love distortions and hate facts just like them 🤣

That's just wild to read.

32 minutes ago, Gannan said:

The US stated it had different goals

I thought that at first but I think he’s really that stupid.

Iran is better by every metric man checks in

2 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

I posted the fact check. Wait, now I lnow why you all root for the IRG. You love distortions and hate facts just like them 🤣

No, you didn’t. No one is rooting for the IRG. Get your head out of your a s s. Insurance companies didn’t close the strait FFS. The IRGC closed the strait by attacking ships that tried to go through the strait. I’m not sure what you’re not understanding about this very simple fact.

Eating sh** and getting curb stomped every day for Trump, of all people. I will never, ever understand it.

4 minutes ago, Phillyterp85 said:

No, you didn’t. No one is rooting for the IRG. Get your head out of your a s s. Insurance companies didn’t close the strait FFS. The IRGC closed the strait by attacking ships that tried to go through the strait. I’m not sure what you’re not understanding about this very simple fact.

I posted the fact checked list of events. Lucky for me being right isn't conditional upon you accepting it.

55 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

@paco

Never say I didn't do anything for you.

Your summary is right in capturing the chaotic, back-and-forth sequence around the Strait of Hormuz (often misspelled as "straight") during the 2026 Iran conflict, but the exact order and details have some nuances based on reports. Here's a clarified timeline drawn from events in late February through mid-April 2026:Key Sequence of Events

1. Insurance companies effectively "stopped" commercial movement (late Feb/early March 2026):
   After US/Israeli strikes on Iran began around Feb 28, war-risk insurance premiums for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz skyrocketed (rising 4–6x or more in days), and many major insurers canceled or restricted coverage. This made it economically unviable for most commercial tankers to sail through, even without a full physical blockade. It was often described as an "insurance-driven shutdown" rather than purely military.

   en.wikipedia.org

2. Trump offered to underwrite insurance (early March, around March 3):
   President Trump announced that the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) would provide political risk insurance and guarantees (initially up to $20B, later expanded) for maritime trade, especially energy shipments through the Gulf. He also floated US Navy escorts for tankers "if necessary." Ship owners were skeptical, as the core issue was physical risk to crews and vessels, not just financial coverage.

   cnn.com

3. Iranian minister/FM said it "wasn't closed" (around late March):
   Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (and others) stated that the strait was not closed to ships from countries not at war with Iran. They framed any slowdown as due to high insurance prices, security concerns, or voluntary decisions by shippers—not an official Iranian closure. Iran claimed it was only restricting vessels linked to adversaries.

   crisisgroup.org

4. Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) effectively closed/restricted it:
   The IRGC Navy (and related forces) declared or enforced closures/restrictions multiple times, often in response to US/Israeli actions, attacks on ships, or the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports. They carried out or threatened strikes on transiting vessels, laid mines in some reports, and used gunboats. This made the strait "effectively closed" to most traffic despite occasional claims it was open. The IRGC has been the main enforcer on the Iranian side.

   congress.gov

5. Trump "did" (issued ultimatums, threats, and responses):
   Trump repeatedly set (and extended) deadlines for Iran to fully open the strait, threatening to strike Iranian power plants, oil infrastructure, or other targets if it wasn't reopened. He celebrated brief reopenings or claimed progress, while maintaining pressure via the US blockade and military posture. There were short periods where Iran appeared to ease restrictions (or claimed to), only for the IRGC to reimpose controls shortly after—creating the on-again, off-again dynamic. As of mid-to-late April 2026, tensions persist with recent re-closures tied to the US blockade and ceasefire disputes.

   nytimes.com

lol triggered

Anyone watch that video where we hit the ship?

Anyone else hear the delayed high pitch "tink" that sounded like a metal target at a gun range?

1 hour ago, Diehardfan said:

I posted the fact checked list of events. Lucky for me being right isn't conditional upon you accepting it.

The only person not accepting a basic fact is you. Insurance companies didn’t close the strait. The IRGC closed the strait by attacking ships that tried to pass through.

56 minutes ago, Phillyterp85 said:

The only person not accepting a basic fact is you. Insurance companies didn’t close the strait. The IRGC closed the strait by attacking ships that tried to pass through.

Don't skip down on the list of events. Insurance companies closed it which is why Trump offered to underwrite them. Like I said me being right isn't dependent upon your acceptance.

HSBC and Standard Chartered have become embroiled in allegations of a multimillion-pound scheme to launder money for Iran, The Telegraph reported.

The report said the two British multinational banks were accused of "unwittingly” processing payments allegedly linked to a complex sanctions-evasion scheme.

The Telegraph added that the banks were among five lenders — including JPMorgan Chase, Citibank and Bank of New York Mellon — ordered by a US judge to hand over records

1 hour ago, lynched1 said:

HSBC and Standard Chartered have become embroiled in allegations of a multimillion-pound scheme to launder money for Iran, The Telegraph reported.

The report said the two British multinational banks were accused of "unwittingly” processing payments allegedly linked to a complex sanctions-evasion scheme.

The Telegraph added that the banks were among five lenders — including JPMorgan Chase, Citibank and Bank of New York Mellon — ordered by a US judge to hand over records

That will be interesting

7 hours ago, Phillyterp85 said:

The only person not accepting a basic fact is you. Insurance companies didn’t close the strait. The IRGC closed the strait by attacking ships that tried to pass through.

These brave ships full of patriots would have risked being sunk by Iran to keep commerce flowing if it wasn't for State Farm.

Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on? | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian https://share.google/O5I8lFEVWBUbXnWcP

Nothing at all to see here

1 minute ago, Boogyman said:

Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on? | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian https://share.google/O5I8lFEVWBUbXnWcP

Nothing at all to see here

In there a laptop involved here?

8 hours ago, Diehardfan said:

Don't skip down on the list of events. Insurance companies closed it which is why Trump offered to underwrite them. Like I said me being right isn't dependent upon your acceptance.

Insurance companies can’t close a body of water ffs….