New Threats from Iran - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 11.57am post the following, " Foreigners have no place in Gulf 'except at bottom of its waters' says Iranian supreme leader in statement "

Let's Get Real:

Is the new Supreme Leader still alive, this blog has postulated that he was killed with his father at the start of the War, his image could be used by the military running Iran.   The US has to press on with either a blockade or restart the War, time helps Iran over the long term, the Democrats are already calling the Iran War a quagmire, like Vietnam, it was not North Vietnam that defeated the US, but Liberal media and protesters in the US, are we seeing history repeat itself?

New Military Options for Iran - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 8.36am post the following, " Trump 'to be briefed on new Iran war options - including resuming strikes' "

Let's Get Real:

One has to be honest that Trump is not a patient President, he wants big wins, the easy way or the hard way.   The political pressure is on Trump before the Mid Terms and the War Powers Act, that comes in to force after May 1st.  Thus what options will POTUS take, he wants to win.

US will take action if Iran does not deal - War Secretary- Update

Fox News: Reports the following in a post, " US prepared for further military action against Iran if nuclear deal isn't reached: Hesgeth "

Let's Get Real:

This is a direct threat to Iran or the War Secretary playing games with mind set of the Tehran leadership, do a deal or face the consequences, the question is will Trump follow through, he is TACO; Trump Always Chickens Out; at lot at the moment, the Blockade is holding, for how long, when gas prices go up and the Mid Terms come close to the Democrats taking the House of Representatives, will Trump hold on and win or allow Iran to win and go nuclear.

Trump favours Blockade of Strait of Hormuz- Update

CNN: Reports the following, " Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table "

Let's Get Real:

Thus POTUS is hanging tough, he favours the Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, thus Iran, Trump might be an odd pacifist, he genuinely does not like WAR, short Wars, YES, such as Venezuela, no to long wars, such as Iran.  It will cost politically in the Mid Terms with the price of gas goes up, the Democrats will be on the attack, they hate Trump so much they would rather lose the Iran War, than Trump have a win.  On this Trump has impressed this blog! 

The War Powers Act ( 1973 ) - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 4.27pm post the following, " The clock is ticking before lawmakers demand a say on Iran war "

Let's Get Real:

As the article notes the War Powers Act ( 1973 ) comes in effect on May 1st.  After that the US Administration needs Congressional approval for the War in Iran.  It should be noted that past Administrations while following the law have always said its against the US Constitution, what will the Congress do, on the whole the Republicans are supportive, while the Democrats not so.  The American people are against the War from polls taken in the US.

Iran THREATENS action over Blockade - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 2.44pm post the following, " Iran threatens 'unprecedented military action' over US blockade, state TV says "

Let's Get Real:

The Mexican stand off carries on, Trump must be tough like JFK and Reagan, he has to win in Iran or the US and the World loses, IF Tehran wins, the World security and economy would be at stake, Trump cannot TACO this time, Presidential Credibility is at stake!

The King's speech to the US Congress - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 6.54pm post the following, " Charles to call for US-UK 'reconciliation and renewal' in speech to Congress "

Let's Get Real:

Wisely chosen words from the King, the UK has been allied with US through two world wars and the Cold War.  The UK and the US has seen off fascism and Communism, there have been a few hiccups, Suez, Grenada, and now Iran.  Its healthy to have disagreements, but at its core, when the balloon goes up we are united. God Save the King.

Update: A Kingly speech, stating the alliance between the US and the UK.  Subtle dig at Trump over the Ukraine, the US Congress behaved, the Democrats were happy, the VP less so over the mention of the Ukraine. God Save the King.