strikeApr 16, 2026

Iran threatens oil choke as US targets banks; Gabbard files referrals over impeachment whistleblower

Summary

President Donald Trump claims the war is “close to over,” but Iran says it can still choke off global oil. Threats now stretch well beyond Hormuz, putting multiple shipping lanes at risk. Plus, impeachment talk is back — and expanding.

Source: Craig Nigrelli; Devan Markham; Julia Marshall; Jason K Morrell; Shea Taylor — Read the full report

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Craig Nigrelli; Devan Markham; Julia Marshall; Jason K Morrell; Shea TaylorBy Craig Nigrelli; Devan Markham; Julia Marshall; Jason K Morrell; Shea Taylor
President Donald Trump claims the war is “close to over,” but Iran says it can still choke off global oil. Threats now stretch well beyond Hormuz, putting multiple shipping lanes at risk. Plus, impeachment talk is back — and expanding. Democrats are now targeting more than just T…

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