BBC News: Reports in its 11.05pm post the following, " Trump says US just bombed Iran's Kharg Island "
Let's Get Real:
As the BBC News notes, Kharg Island is at the heart of Iran's oil production. It's Trump warning Iran not close down the Strait of Hormuz, and chocking the West and Asia of oil. The question what will Iran do, can they risk losing Kharg Island and the money it brings in to Iran or will they surrender to Trump.
Guardian: Reports in its 7.12pm post the following, " Pentagon moving additional Marines and warships to Middle East - reports "
Let's Get Real:
The Liberal left will hear Marines are coming and think Ground Troops. They will think this is another Vietnam, Afghanistan or Iraq. On the issue of ground troops they could be right, if Trump Oval wants Iran's nuclear stockpile, US troops will have to dig it out and get the Uranium, that was covered by US bombing last year. The placing of ground troops, could also help remove the EVIL REGIME, Iran does not have the men or military kit to take on the US.
Sky News: Reports in its 9.37am post the following, " Four US crew members confirmed dead after refuelling plane crashed in Iraq "
Let's Get Real:
The refuelling plane crashed in friendly Iraq, a terrorist group has claimed responsibility, the War Department says it was an accident, this blog will go with the US line. Thus both Sky News and CNN report that the US has lost 11 military service personnel also a French Soldier killed by a drone. Thus far no UK Casualties, thank God. The War goes on.
Update: Both BBC News and Sky News confirm all 6 of the crew on the refuelling plane that crashed are dead.
BBC News: Reports in its 12.45am post the following, " US temporarily allows countries to buy Russian oil "
Let's Get Real:
This move shafts the Ukraine, the point of Western sanctions on Russia was starve them of money to support the War in the Ukraine, does any one see Trump putting them back on. If the Strait of Hormuz is blocked and gas prices go up in the US and the West in general, Trump will ease the sanctions more, as Sir Keir Starmer is out in the COLD when it comes to POTUS, his influence will not be much, as the Ukraine will complain to the Coalition of the willing that sanctions are being undermined by the US. The ramifications of the Iran war could have negative effects on the War in the Ukraine, Trump is a pawn of Putin, the Russian leader will be happy.
Guardian: Reports in its 7.25pm post the following, " US Navy could escort vessels through strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says "
Let's Get Real:
The Trump Oval should have thought about before starting the WAR, Trump was critical of the Reagan Oval for using the US Navy to escort tankers during the Iraq - Iran War in the 1980s. Trump should have remembered this event, the US Navy and Allies will come under attack, they need to be ready. Oil price will go down, as more oil comes to the market through the IEA and Naval escort of tankers.
Sky News: Reports in its 06.46am post the following, " Oil price surges again as Iran steps up attacks on energy-related targets "
Let's Get Real:
The IEA has released 400 million barrels of oil, that will calm the market. This takes time, prices should fall, the US Navy needs to convoy tankers through Strait of Hormuz, like they did during the Iraq - Iran War. The market needs to calm down, this is not end of the World.
