Iran's threat to the US after 48 houre ultimatum from Trump - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 12.52an post the following, " Iran threatens retaliation against US energy infrastructure if its facilities are attacked "

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The question is who will blink first, Trump cannot afford too, its about Presidential Credibility, he does not want to lose that before the November elections.  Also the World is looking, China will be concerned about Taiwan, North Korea and its threat to South Korea and the Region. Does Trump have the backbone to carry through with his threat. Interesting hours ahead.

Trump Gives Iran 48 hours to OPEN the Strait of Hormuz- Update

BBC News: Reports in its 11.52pm post the following  " Trump gives Iran 48-hour deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz "

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POTUS has stated the US will take out the power plants in Iran, the biggest first, one assumes he means the nuclear plant, if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.  It will be interesting to see how Tehran reacts, will they be stubborn or give way.  Tense hours ahead.

Trump on winding down Iran War and the Strait of Hormuz- Update

BBC News: Reports in its 9.22pm post the following, " Strait of Hormuz will have to be policed by nations who use it - US does not', says Trump "

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Thus POTUS is getting bored with WAR in Iran, it was mentioned at the start by the press that he would get bored.  It can be postulated that VP Vance is against the War, he is seeing his campaign for 2028 going up in smoke, leading MAGA leaders have come out against the War.  Also there is the November Mid Terms, the War is not popular with American people, thus Trump wants out of this war.

The Strait of Hormuz security will be left to others, this is Trump's payback for NATO not supporting him, he argues thar the US does not need the oil from Iran.  This is not true, why would prices gone up in the US, from oil to food.  Thus NATO could be left with an unsecured Strait, and the Americans know where in site.  Trump has shown he is erratic and a wimp!

More US Troops for the Middle East - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 4.40pm post the following, " US to deploy of thousands of additional troops to the Middle East, "

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This could really be about Kharg Island in Iran, the Island is the tap for the oil from Iran to the outer world, taking this would force to Tehran Regime to talk, they would not have the money to keep support in Iran, the Islamic Regime is as bent as you can come, they keep their street support through paying for thugs to harm and kill people.   The move on Kharg Island would be risky, there would be ground troops, Iran would try to kill or kidnap the troops and show them on Iranian TV as way to get to Americans, on the other hand this would be a mistake, the American psyche still recalls 444 days that Iran held the US Embassy staff in Iran, during the Carter Presidency.  Trump will want to win and quicky, he has the Mid Terms coming in November. 

NATO Countries are cowards over Strait of Hormuz- Update

BBC News:  Reports in its 2pm the following, " Trump calls Nato allies 'cowards', saying it would be 'easy' for them to help open strait  "

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This stings, Trump does not understand the sacrifice of UK military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.  One might disagree with Sir Keir Starmer, but can argue that he has called the Iran War correctly, the US objectives are numerous and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz should have been planned for, Trump is so erratic, no fellow leader could trust him and place their naval personnel in danger, oil is not important as human lifes.  The above comment still stings.

US could take Kharg Island with Ground Troops - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 11.31am post the following, " US' considers occupying Iranian island' - and why that would be 'really serious' for Tehran  " 

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If US takes Kharg Island it would force Tehran not to threaten the Strait of Hormuz, Kharg Island is the tap of Iranian oil, therefore the US could turn the tap off and on for Iranian oil.  That would bring the Tehran Regime to its knees.  This would mean placing ground troops on Iranian soil, the Democrats would go mad, but could be useful for the Republicans in the Mid Terms in November.

Trump wants 200 billion to fight Iran War - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 7.28pm update the following, " Trump confirms he will ask Congress for $200bn to fund war on Iran  "

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The Democrats in Congress will have fun with this, they have to be careful that they are not seen as stabbing their soldiers in the back while the US is at war.  This spending request, could be a major fight up to the Mid Terms in November.  The Trump Oval will have to fight those in the MAGA base who oppose any war.  Interesting time ahead for Congress.