Trump & Iran Declare Strait of Hormuz OPEN; Israel to Hold Fire In Lebanon? FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailTelegram Erick Stakelbeck April 18, 2026 Tensions shift as Trump and Iran signal the Strait of Hormuz is open while Israel may pause strikes in Lebanon. What’s behind these sudden moves, and what happens next in the region? Here’s a clear breakdown of the risks, motives, and global impact. FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailTelegram 00:21:17 U.S. Blockade Cripples Iran Economy; Israel Airstrikes Pound Hezbollah Erick Stakelbeck - 00:06:06 Robert Gottselig: President Trump says Israel is a GREAT Ally! Robert Gottselig - Help People Dig-In Where Biblical Truth Matters. DONATE Help People Dig-In Where Biblical Truth Matters. DONATE 00:28:00 Strategic Power Competition vs Clash of Civilizations: Can the West Prevail? — Jerusalem Studio TV7 - 00:01:35 Chris Katulka: Israel & Lebanon…PEACE? Chris Katulka - 00:15:47 Iran Defies America, Threatens Revenge; Trump Smacks Down Israel Haters Erick Stakelbeck -