About this episode
The episode covers headlines including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, and a legal claim by a disabled woman against the DHS following a violent arrest.
Headlines for April 17, 2026; As Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Are U.S. & Iran Near Deal or Renewed Fighting?; Report from Beirut: Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Met with “Cautious Optimism”; Rami Khouri: U.S. & Israel Were “Forced into Two Ceasefires” as Regional Balance of Power Shifts; Aliya Rahman v. DHS : Disabled Woman Dragged from Car Files Claim over Violent Arrest in Minneapolis Democracy Now! is a daily independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. Visit democracynow.org to watch and listen to the latest interviews, read through show transcripts, search the vast news archive or to make a donation to support our nonprofit news program. Livestream weekdays 8 a.m. ET.
People in this episode
Hosts: Amy Goodman, Juan González
Topics covered
- Iran-U.S. relations
- Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
- Disabled rights
- Middle East conflict
- Regional power dynamics
Keywords
- Iran
- U.S.
- Israel
- Lebanon
- ceasefire
- DHS
- disabled rights
- Minneapolis
- Rami Khouri
- Aliya Rahman
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: DHS
Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Beirut, Israel, Lebanon, Minneapolis
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