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CEASEFIRE COLLAPSES DUE TO ISRAELI STRIKES ON LEBANON!?!? | SLIGHTLY OFFENSIVE
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- The Rift
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- Apr 9, 2026
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SUPPORT ELIJAH SCHAFFER’S FIGHT IN THE 8th FRONT WAR: https://www.givesendgo.com/8thfrontwar Today on Slightly Offensive – global tensions are surging again as Iran has moved to effectively reclose the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most critical chokepoints on earth just hours after a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, citing ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon as the trigger for the escalation, while U.S. and Israeli officials insist Lebanon was never part of the agreement, exposing major cracks in the deal and raising fears of a wider regional conflict as Israeli forces launched massive strikes across Beirut and surrounding areas targeting Hezbollah, resulting in heavy casualties and intensifying pressure on Iran to respond in response, Tehran has not only restricted maritime access through the strait—through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes—but has also threatened enforcement measures on passing ships, sending shockwaves through global energy markets, shipping routes, and economic stability as world leaders warn the situation remains volatile despite ongoing ceasefire talks, with shipping companies already hesitant to resume operations and the possibility of supply chain disruptions and rising oil prices increasing by the hour (Reuters)—tonight on Slightly Offensive, we break down how this escalation unfolded, why the Strait of Hormuz closure matters for the global economy, and whether this signals the beginning of a much larger war in the Middle East. _____________________________________ ⇩CHECKOUT OUR SPONSORS ⇩ ➤ LOCALS: Visit our Locals page and use code RIFT for 1 month FREE! https://bit.ly/joinwithrift _______________________________________ ⇩ELIJAH’S SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩ ➤ X: https://X.com/ElijahSchaffer ➤ IG: https://instagram.com/rifttv ➤ I…