BBC News: Reports in its 9.38am post the following, " Iran's military closes Strait of Hormuz again - state media "
Let's Get Real:
The US has Iran by the throat, it either gives up its nuclear stockpile or face the blocking of Iranian oil money, that keeps the Regime going. The Tehran Regime will fold in a few hours, they need the money.
Update: BBC News reports that tankers have been fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz.
Guardian: Reports in its 5.43pm post the following, " Trump: Iran's enriched uranium will be brought to the US "
Let's Get Real:
This will be the tricky part in any deal with Iran, the Tehran Regime since the start of the conflict has been firm about Iran's right to have a nuclear stockpile, that is why the US is keeping up its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, it wants a total win. There is talk that the US will give Iran back 20 billion in frozen Assets. IN Trump's mind that is not baying the nuclear stockpile, as Obama did with his deal. A deal is expected in a few days in Pakistan.
Sky News: Reports in its 1.56pm post the following, " Iran's foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for rest of ceasefire "
Let's Get Real:
The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is winning, Iran has its hand on the throat of the Strait, thus winning on Tactical level, but it cannot get its oil out, thus no money for the Regime, thus a strategic win for the US. Trump might not be completely lose cannon when it comes to foreign policy.
BBC News: Reports in its 11.00am post the Following, " I'm absolutely furious,' says Starmer on Mandelson vetting revelations "
Let's Get Real:
This blog does not trust anyone, and Sir Keir is a repeate offender, no one wonder he removed the Potrait of Lady Thatcher from his office, he brings shame to the OFFICE, the U-turns and throwing others under the bus for his mistakes! Shane on you Sir Keir.
Sky News: Reports in its 3.52pm post the following, " PM has misled parliament and 'must take responsibility' over Mandelson appointment, says Badenoch "
Let's Get Real:
The process of vetting Lord Mandelson was not complete, he did not pass vetting. The final push came from the FCO, one presumes under the orders from No 10. Sir Keir should go, but knowing him he will find someone else to blame, plus we need him for the Ukraine.
BBC News: Reports in its 4.40pm post the following, " Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire "
Let's Get Real:
This has three effects, it allows Trump to state he has solved another war, and still No Nobel Prize and helps with ceasefire talks with Iran, as Hezbollah in Lebanon is a proxy terrorist group of Iran, helps in talks between the US and Iran, expected next week in Pakistan.
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.
