Trump, China ant the Strait of Hormuz- Update

Sky News: Reports in its 1.15pm post the following, " I'm opening Strait of Hormuz for China, says Trump - and Xi will 'give me a big, fat, hug'"

Let's Get Real:

This will make China happy as long as their tankers can get through the blockade at some point.  Trump's view of World Politics is the strong powers agree on a issue and the rest of the World follow suit, that has not worked out in the Ukraine, that is why President Trump is peeved with Zelensky of the Ukraine, as he infamously said that the Ukraine has no cards in its war.  In many respects Trump is from the Imperial Era, the age of Gunboat Diplomacy, were might is right.

US Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz- Update

BBC News:  Reports in its 11.56am post the following, " Iran threatens shipping in Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman if US naval blockade continues  "

Let's Get Real:

While Trump keeps suggesting that the US and Iran will return to talks, the Tehran Regime uses the rhetoric of war.  The article suggests that the Blockade has been successful, other reports state that Iranian ships have gotten through the Blockade.  The US fleet cannot be kept for the duration in the Middle East, and Trump wants out of this war, the Mid Terms are getting close, and the Democrats are the Great White sharks in the Ocean, ready to take the House.

Is Trump's Blockade failing - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 3.29pm post the following, " The first 24 hours of the US naval blockade of Iran’s ports have been notable for their inconsistency. "

Let's Get Real:

As the article makes clear Iranian linked ships are getting through blockade.  It makes the operation look amateurish by modern standards, the US has the intelligence from the CIA to the NSA to work out from which Ports that tankers come from.  Thus easy win for Iran, that what comes from having an erratic and delusional President with a God complex.

Pakistan suggests further talks this week - Update

Sky News: Reports the following in its  4.11am post, " Pakistan proposes hosting second round of US-Iran talks - report "

Let's Get Real:

POTUS has suggested that Iran wants further talks, Iran has stated it will freeze enrichment of its nuclear stockpile for 5 years.  This would be a mistake for the US to accept, does any one trust Iran with a nuclear bomb, Israel would see itself under more of a threat.  The Strait of Hormuz is also a problem, it cannot be controlled by Iran, it would be against international law.  

IRAN wants DEAL - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 6.00pm post the following, " Donald Trump claims Iran wants 'to work a deal' and confirms blockade of strait of Hormuz " 

Let's Get Real:

Is Trump delusional or believes his own press statements, VP Vance was sent to Pakistan to get a deal, he was seen as anti War and the mission failed.  The Tehran is playing Trump, he wants out, but Iran won't give up on nuclear ambitions and controlling the Strait of Hormuz.  Someone has to give, it could be, Trump, declared victory and leave.  That would be a major Appeasement by Trump. That would give the US House to the Democrats before 2028 cycle starts.

Trump threatening Iranian attack speedboats- Update

Sky News: Reports in its 3.28pm post the following, " Trump warns Iranian ships will be 'eliminated' if they approach blockade "

Let's Get Real:

These pasky speedboats can be a dangerous nuisance, they are fast and hard to target in less you are looking for them at sea.  US Navy has the technology it needs to thwart such attacks, they only have to be lucky once, to cause problems for the Blockade, the America voters do not support the War, neither does the Liberal press.  Trump is in a pickle when it comes to the war,  no US President could allow Iran to go nuclear on the other hand after Afghanistan and Iraq the Americans want their Presidents to concentrate on domestic issues, such as inflation.  A option is for Trump to declared victory and go home, any Presidential Credibility would be gone.

Trump"s Blockade of Strait of Hormuz could be more dangerous- Update

BBC News: Reports in its 11.37am post the following, "  Blockade puts US in even more dangerous territory "

Let's Get Real:

As the article notes this could bring in China and Russia, a combustible situation.  Trump is off to China in the next few weeks, how China going to react if its ships are impeded, the same goes for Russia, what will Putin ( Trump's best friend ) think seeing its tankers boarded.  Interesting hours and days ahead.