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CNN reports Trump is considering military escalation against Iran should talks break down.

BREAKING: The US is considering sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to give President Trump "more military options," per WSJ. Details include: 1. These troops would be be added to the 5,000 Marines and the thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division 2. The force would likely include infantry and armored vehicles 3. It is unclear where precisely forces will go in the Middle East, but they will likely be within striking distance of Iran and Kharg Island 4. Trump continues to state he will open the Strait of Hormuz, "with or without the help" from allies US oil prices are back up to $94/barrel.

The Pentagon is looking at sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East: WSJ

A THAI-FLAGGED CARGO SHIP ATTACKED IN THE HORMUZ HAS RUN AGROUND NEAR IRAN'S QESHM ISLAND, ACCORDING TO IRAN'S TASNIM NEWS AGENCY.

BREAKING: Iran says they have mobilized over 1 million troops to counter a possible US ground invasion. Iranian authorities say that the possibility of a US invasion has prompted "a wave of enthusiasm" among the population.

Iran is shifting Hormuz toll payments into yuan via Chinese maritime firms, with legislation underway (today) to lock it in. Already receiving over 80% of oil revenue in yuan through CIPS, Tehran is now expanding that system to shipping fees, further bypassing SWIFT and anchoring the yuan at a key global chokepoint. It means the US can’t sanction it.

IRAN HASN'T REQUESTED PAUSE ON ENERGY-SITE STRIKES, MEDIATORS SAY -- WSJ

TRUMP ON PAUSE ON IRAN ENERGY STRIKES: IRANIANS ASKED ME TO DO THAT

Bond markets are telling the future: 1. Trump paused tariffs with the 10Y Yield at 4.60% 2. Trump bought $200 billion of mortgage bonds with the 10Y Yield at 4.30% 3. Trump delayed Iran strikes with the 10Y Yield at 4.45% 4. Trump further delayed Iran strikes with the 10Y at 4.45% Trump knows the bond market is existential.

Trump pausing the "period of energy plant destruction" in Iran by 10 days is NOT a TACO, but more of a NACHO: Not Actually Changing Hormuz Opening

BREAKING: President Trump says he is PAUSING the "period of energy plant destruction" in Iran by 10 days, until April 6th. For the second time, within minutes of our call for bond market "intervention" and the 10Y Note Yield crossing 4.40%, Trump has delayed strikes. Keep watching the bond market.

TRUMP: I AM PAUSING PERIOD OF ENERGY PLANT DESTRUCTION BY 10 DAYS TO MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026, AT 8 P.M., EASTERN TIME

Nooo man. Come on!?

IRAN PREPARES 1 MILLION TROOPS FOR U.S. INVASION Iran is reportedly ready to deploy over 1 million fighters if the U.S. launches a ground invasion, according to Tasnim News Agency citing an IRGC source. Recent days have seen a surge of enlistment requests to the Basij, Revolutionary Guards, and Army. The source warned that Iran is prepared to counter U.S. attempts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining its closure.

Denial, then anger and in the end acceptance

BESSENT, in the Cabinet meeting. "Many people, especially the Democrats, underestimate the will of the American people for short-term volatility for 50 years of safety that we are going to have on the other side of this."

ECB'S PRESIDENT LAGARDE: IT MIGHT TAKE YEARS TO RESTORE THE DAMAGE FROM THE IRAN WAR

Trump: “We don’t need the Strait of Hormuz, it doesn’t affect us at all.”

*TRUMP ASKED ON NEW IRAN DEADLINE: I'LL ANNOUNCE IT