Why Trump's Iran Ceasefire Is Actually a Military Trap

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:18:30 +0000

Trump's Iran ceasefire just changed everything — but the Kharg Island military trap, US-Iran war strategy, and Persian Gulf oil crisis that nearly started a forever war are still very much alive.Before this ceasefire was announced, the United States was publicly debating seizing Kharg Island — the single facility handling 90% of Iran's oil exports. Trump said it could be taken "very easily." His own generals disagreed. This video was finished before the ceasefire broke. It explains exactly why the ceasefire happened — and why the danger is not as over as the headline suggests.We walk through the physical military trap waiting for any US amphibious operation, the occupation nightmare that follows a successful landing, the Chechen and Russian proxy wildcard nobody is naming, the stunning economic reversal that has Iran earning nearly double per barrel during a war meant to destroy it, and the real strategic calculation Washington has been running — the one they never said out loud.And we show you exactly why this matters for Africa. Not in theory. In fuel prices, food costs, and economic stability for millions of people who had nothing to do with starting this war.SOURCES: Information in this video draws from reporting and analysis by Kpler, The Guardian, Euronews, BBC News, ABC News, Military.com, the Hudson Institute, the US Naval Institute, the Costs of War Project at Brown University, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Times of India, Anadolu Agency, India Today, NDTV, Al-Monitor, and the UN Security Council monthly forecast for April 2026. All sources are fully listed and linked in the Members Pack.DISCLAIMER: This video is for informational and educational purposes only. The analysis presented represents the views and interpretations of The Strategic Lens based on publicly available information at the time of production. It does not constitute political, financial, or military advice. All quotes from named officials are sourced and attributed. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources and form their own conclusions.

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