Thursday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 4/9/2026

Ben Mycelis delivers a blistering live update on the deteriorating U.S.-Iran crisis, centering on a purported ceasefire that has quickly unraveled. He details how Donald Trump publicly agreed to Iran's 10-point framework—encompassing non-aggression, Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz, uranium enrichment rights, and the cessation of war against Lebanon and Hezbollah—only to later deny the agreement, claiming a 'misunderstanding' and blaming Iran's leadership for poor English comprehension. Ben underscores the hypocrisy, citing Iran's own leaders, the Pakistani mediator, and multiple media reports confirming Lebanon's inclusion in the deal, while Israel and the U.S. continue violent attacks on Lebanon, resulting in over 250 civilian deaths. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked, with Iran demanding $2 million per ship in cryptocurrency, driving oil prices above $100 a barrel. Ben condemns Trump’s erratic behavior, including deranged social media attacks on conservative figures and a bizarre focus on UFC promotions, while highlighting the dangerous normalization of war rhetoric. He also covers the shocking revelation that the Trump administration allegedly threatened Pope Leo XIV’s life, framing it as part of a broader pattern of authoritarian overreach. In contrast, Ben celebrates Canada’s political shift, where a key conservative MP defected to the Liberal Party, helping Prime Minister Carney secure a majority government and stand up to Trump’s bullying—offering a model of resistance. The episode concludes with a call to reject appeasement and stand firm against bad-faith negotiations.