The cost to the UK of the US - Iran War - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 6.03pm the following, " Government bond markets have all fallen since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, meaning the effective cost of borrowing for governments has shot up. " 

Let's Get Real:

This is bad for Government funding, that means the government can spend less on Defence, and other government priorities.  The shock from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not really hit the UK yet, it will, the PM has warned inflation is coming, and the War is not finished as yet, it could days, weeks even months. Start saving those pennies.

Iran make a Deal - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 5.50pm post the following, " US president Donald Trump urged Iran Tuesday to “do the smart thing” and make a deal, saying even as a Middle East ceasefire teetered that he did not want to kill more Iranians.  " 

Let's Get Real:

POTUS believes everything is a deal, that is a mistake in international politics, as LBJ found in the Vietnam War, he just wanted to get in a room with North Vietnam leader and do a deal, Hanoi was a national movement that wanted ONE Vietnam under the communism.  It is the same with Iran, a Revolutionary Government that is a Islamic theocracy, there is no talking to them, there can only be one winner.

Trump can crash the Iranian economy - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 5.02pm post the following, " Trump says he'll crash Iran economy 'because I want to win' " 

Let's Get Real:

POTUS means it, the Iranian economy is FREE FALL already, inflation is in nightmare dreams in the West.  The Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is blocking Iran from selling its oil, thus funding the State and allowing Iran to fun Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.  Trump wants people out on the Streets, calling for the downfall of the Tehran Regime.

US Convoys 2 ships through Strait of Hormuz- Update

Fox News: Reports the following, " US-flagged vessels 'successfully transited' Strait of Hormuz amid Trump's 'Project Freedom': CENTCOM "

Let's Get Real:

At last Trump is doing something, like Reagan's Convoy of tankers in the late 1980s.   The US Navy might have to defend itself, Tehran will make fake claims, it needs to bolster support with its minority supporters.  Readers should have 2 sources for their news, everything is political these days.

US denies Iranian claim - Update

Guardian:  Reports in its 11.48am post the following, " Axios’ global affairs correspondent, Barak Ravid, has posted on X to say that a senior US official denies the American ship was hit by Iranian missiles. " 

Let's Get Real:

Thus the Iranian claim was FAKE NEWS, the Regime does this to bolster its supporters, that why a FREE press is needed.  The Trump Oval would have acted if a US ship was hit.  Readers should be wary of original sources, they might be trying to Spin the news.  This is not new for this war.

US Ship hit - Iranian claim - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 11.11am post the following, " Iran hits US warship with two missiles near Strait of Hormuz - state media "

Let's Get Real:

The above is from Iranian state TV, it could be FAKE News, waiting for confirmation from Western Media or the US.  IF TRUE, the US will hit back hard IF TRUE, the fog of war, information is a weapon.

Another TACO moment from Trump - Update

BBC News: Reports " President Donald Trump has said that the US will help guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday.  "

Let's Get Real:

Is another TACO moment from Trump, what will Iran do, just do nothing, Trump states talks are going well with Iran, this blog does not see the theocracy in Tehran agreeing to this new policy, will there be limited action around the Strait of Hormuz? More questions than answers!