Trump shows YELLOW Streak over Iran -'Update

Sky News: Reports in its 10.56pm post the following, "  US will leave Iran in 'two or three weeks', Trump says  "

Let's Get Real:

POTUS is showing cowardice over Iran, when the US leaves in 2 to 3 weeks, the Tehran Regime will still be there, more radical and ruthless, they will have their long reach weapons and most important they will still have a nuclear stockpile within reach.  The Iran War has been a strategic disaster for the US, as the Strait of Hormuz is under the full control of Iran and they will blackmail Europe and the World economy for access to oil.  The Trump will find that this will cost the US in inflation.  JFK and Reagan are rolling in their graves, Trump has  been a World disaster and humiliation to the US.

Trump SHAFTS Europe and the World - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 12.26pm the following, " Go get your own oil!' Trump says as he tells countries 'just take it' from Strait of Hormuz  " 

Let's Get Real:

Snubbing Trump comes with a cost, one hopes that the conscience Sir Keir Starmer is worth shafting the UK and the World economy.  WILL the UK fight for its oil or appease Iran, the cost will be hight, Tehran could blackmail the UK at any time, is Starmer the new Neville Chamberlain, the UK PM who appeased Hitler in the late 1930s.  Starmer could have also shafted the Ukraine, there will be no security in from the US, Trump has abdicated as the Leader of the Free World.

Trump chickens out over Strait of Hormuz

Guardian: Reports in its 1.55am post the following, " Trump tells aides he’s willing to end war without reopening Hormuz strait – report "

Let's Get Real:

Thus as expected Trump turns chicken over Strait of Hormuz, he will declare a fake victory, and leave the Strait to others to solve, Sir Keir Starmer might regret his snubbing of Trump's request to join the War.   The Iranian would still have a nuclear stockpile, Trump would have failed, no new regime, a regime with missiles and the ability to go nuclear in the future. TRUMP is CHICKEN.

Destination Kharg Island Part 2 - Update

Fox News: Reports the following, " Trump says taking Iran's oil is his 'favorite thing' as Pentagon prepares for expanded operations "

Let's Get Real:

Has not the Secretary of War told POTUS about operational security, you do tell the other side what your plans are, everyone knows about Kharg Island, the tap to Iranian oil.  The Tehran Regime has already upgraded the defences on the Island with mines and air defences and more troops. 

Israel to take Southern Lebanon- Update

Guardian: Reports in its 10.01pm post the following, " Benjamin Netanyahu announced an expansion of Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon as his forces target Hezbollah. "

Let's Get Real:

Israel has to take Southern Lebanon as the Iran Terror linked Hezbollah uses the South as a location to fire missiles at Israel, Jerusalem should not be put off by Western reaction, they do not faced being bombed daily.  Israel can mend fences later, as long as they are supported by the USA, they can do what they like in the Middle East.

US and Iran to hold talks in Pakistan - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 7.18pm post the following,  " Pakistan set to host US and Iran talks 'in coming days' - foreign minister  "

Let's Get Real:

At least the sides are taking through Pakistan, they might have different agendas and only one side can win, if Tehran is allowed to win the Gulf States would be under threat all the time, the Western economy would be at the mercy of Tehran, no Western politican could be sure about the state of inflation  when it comes to food and oil prices.  US has to win.

Iran THREAT to US Soldiers - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 9.42pm post the following, " Enemy signals negotiation in public, plots ground attack in secret - Iran parliament speaker "

Let's Get Real:

The Trump Oval has moved 3,500 troops to the Middle East, either to take Kharg Island or prevent Iran from miming the Strait of Hormuz or firing missiles from the Iranian shore.  The above is fake News, in a toe to toe battle the Tehran Regime would lose or Trump could drop the mother of all bombs on Kharg Island or on the Iranian shore to prevent rocket attacks.

Houthis attack Israel - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 10.44am post the following, " Houthis launch strike on Israel as Iran war enters second month - a recap  "

Let's Get Real:

THIS opens the War on the Western front, puts the Suez Canal in play, Iran can block the Strait of Hormuz, and the Houthis can attack in the Med, leading to the Suez Canal.  That would cause a recession/depression to the Western economy, governments would feel the wrath of voters, due to food and petrol inflation.  Trump could have opened a evil Pandora box, did he have a choice is the question.

Update: BBC News reports 2nd missile fired from the Houthis towards Israel.

Talks NEXT WEEK between US and Iran - Witkoff

Sky News: Reports in its 8.10pm post the following, " Witkoff: US hopeful of holding Iran meetings this week  "

Let's Get Real:

This is an interesting development, the two sides could havec very different agendas, Trump wants them to surrender their nuclear stockpile and Tehran wants to keep it and control the Strait of Hormuz, neither two Trump agree too, this is really a TACO moment for the Trump Oval ( Trump Always Chickens Out ).  The Democrats will have a field day if he WIMPS out, it could be BLUE wave in the November Mid Terms, the Democrats will retake the House.

Israel ATTACKS power plants - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 6.48pm post the following, " Iran says strikes contradict Trump's 'extended deadline for diplomacy' "

Let's Get Real:

The bombing of power plants and nuclear plants had been delayed as the article states, is Israel doing its own thing, no matter what POTUS says.  Is Jerusalem thinking they better hit these targets while it can before Trump declares a fake victory.   The Oval wants out of this war, this is another TACO moment from Trump, the WIMP has come back.

Trump considering 10,000 more troops to the Middle East - Update

Fox News: Reports the following, "  Trump weighs deploying up to 10,000 more troops to Middle East during war with Iran: report "

Let's Get Real:

This would be an escalation in the WAR in Iran, they could be used to take Kharg Island, the oil facilities there are the tap for Iranian oil.  The Tehran has upgraded the defences on the Island, from mines to air defences, also more troops.  Thus far the main news from overnight.

Good will from Iran - Iran War

Guardian: Reports in its 4.02pm post the following, " Trump says Iran allowing some oil tankers through strait as sign of good faith "

Let's Get Real:

Trump is easily impressed, if the Tehran Regime had released some political prisoners from the January unrest, that would have been impressive, also why is the Tehran Regime denied that there are talks.   The reason that Tehran Regime allowed 10 ships to pass is they are by flag registration under the Pakistan authority, the mediators in the talks between the US and Iran.  There are still tankers blocked going through the Strait of Hormuz, that is the blackmail.  The Tehran Regime is sophisticated in blackmail, they don't have other forces, due to destruction by the US.  Trump should be wary that he is being player by Iran.

Update: Sky News reports POTUS is delaying the bombing of the power plants of Iran in till the 6th of April at the request of Iran.   Is POTUS being played by Iran, it looks like it at the moment.

Trump CRITICAL of NATO Again - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 10.20am post the following, " Trump: NATO has 'DONE 0NOTHING' to help with 'LUNATpIC' Iran "

Let's Get Real:

As the article notes, POTUS has asked for help, but NATO countries have said a big NO, thus illogical remarks later that the US does not need NATO.  The problem for NATO countries is that they will have to carry the military load for the Ukraine and Western Europe.  Trump cannot leave NATO, it would be against US Law.  Before Trump was re-elected, the US passed a law that prevent Presidents leaving NATO.  The law was passed just in case Trump won.   The Oval can make life uncomfortable for the Ukraine and Europe, there will be payback from Trump after the US - Iran WAR is finished.

Trump calls the Iranian talks very different and strange - Update

BBC News:  Reports in its 10.55am post the following, " Get serious soon, before it is too late' Trump tells Iranian leaders on negotiations " 

Let's Get Real:

Thus the problems with the talks, they have different agendas, Trump wants the appearance of winning and so does Iran.  Only one side can win, it better be the US or the Western economy and security will be at the mercy of Iran.  The Trump Presidency would have no credibility left, and would have burned Western European security in the process, leaving the Ukraine at the mercy of Putin's Russia.

Destination Kharg Island - Update

CNN: Reports the following, " Iran building up defenses of Kharg Island to protect against potential US ground attack, sources say  "

Let's Get Real:

Is CNN working for Iran, if they had been around for WW1 or WW2, they would have been thrown in the brig, it seems from sources that Kharg Island has been upgraded by Tehran Regime, from mines to air defences.  Is the War Department full of appears, who are afraid to take action, they want to blockade Kharg Island from the article, that would put US ships at the mercy of what is left of Iran"s navy and attacks from the Iranian mainland.  The talks discussions seem to conflicting messages, is Trump reading his own press statements ( they all do after a time) are there splits in Tehran.   If your confused, SNAP, so is everyone else.

Iran REJECTS American demands - Update

Fox News: Reports the following in its post "Iran rejects Trump admin's 15-point ceasefire proposal "

Let's Get Real:

Thus Trump was delusional yesterday, Tehran says no to his 15 demands.  Who is in charge in Tehran, are there splits in the Theocracy, Tehran has said that Trump was talking to himself yesterday! What is the truth?

Update: Saw the White House Press Secretary say the US military had a triumph in Iran and sensitive talks still going on.   In essence nothing new, Will the military strikes carry while talks are on going with Iran.  The WH still has not released who they are talking too in Iran.  The state controlled Media in Iran say there are no talks and have their own demands from the US.

More Troops to the Middle East - Update

 

Guardian: Reports in its 8.23pm post the following, " Trump approves deployment of more than 1,000 extra soldiers to Middle East - reports  "

Let's Get Real:

This is an interesting development, the question is WHY, if the US has has a deal with Iran, why the extra troops, is he as cunning as Richard Nixon, just in case Iran says NO to the 15 points, POTUS can argue he tried his best before sending in Ground Troops to Kharg Island and switching the Iranian oil off, collapse the Regime by switching off the money.  

Trump's 15 point plan - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 9.22pm post the following, " US and Israeli media reporting US has handed over 15-point plan to Iran " 

Let's Get Real:

This blog watched Trump performance in the Oval and came to the conclusion either Trump was mad or your blogger is!.  The 15 point plan removes sanctions from Iran and they cannot be bought back if Iran cheats.  Iran gives up its nuclear stockpile, and cannot go nuclear again, this rings of North Korea again! Of course Iran will cheat.  The Strait of Hormuz is secured from being closed, again its a matter of trust, who will be on the other side of talks, and can you trust them?  Thus looks a trust but not verified deal.  Thus US will back here in a few years time.

More on the 15 points - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 9.47pm post the following, " In the US, The New York Times said the plan was delivered via Pakistan, but added it wasn't clear whether Israel was on board with the plan.  " 

Let's Get Real:

Reagan  believed in Trust but verify when it came to the old USSR and they cheated, that is why the Treaty failed.  This has the hallmarks of another North Korea.  The removal of sanctions is a mistake, this will allow the corruption Tehran Regime to carry on.  The IAEA will have a big job to keep Iran from cheating, you cannot trust the theocracy.  At least Trump can declare victory, even if its FAKE.

The VP Vance to the resue - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 12pm post the following, "  JD Vance could lead Iran peace talks for US side in Pakistan if negotiations go ahead - sources  "

Let's Get Real:

The VP it is reported against the War with Iran, if Trump wants to TACO ( see previous post )it would be good to send Vance to Pakistan for talks with Iran.  If the US has to appease Iran, better for the VP to do it, he said YES to be Trump's VP, thus must have known how erratic Trump is on the World Stage. VP's are there to be the image of the Administration if things go wrong, there is always the chance they could get the Oval via death, Resignation or impeachment of POTUS.  Vance needs Trump's support in 2028, for his run for the Presidency, thus he has cover for Trump over Iran, those are dues to being VP.

US - Iran Update 2

Sky News: Reports in in 12.11pm post the following, " Iran vows to fight 'until complete victory' "

Let's Get Real:

One suspects that it is Trump is delusional, see previous post, Trump has TACO, Trump Always Chickens Out, Trump might have just blinked.  The other impression is that the two sides are miss reading each other! The lack of clear messaging is irrating to this blogger.

US - Iran Update

BBC News: Reports in its 3.16am post the following, " Speculation about meetings should not be deemed as final' - White House"

Let's Get Real:

The White House says the situation is fluid, this could mean one of the sides is delusional, or that Tehran is playing Trump when it comes to PR.  Trump mentioned that 15 points had been agreed, 123 being nuclear.  Tehran says no talks are on going, as of now we are left in the dark, one hopes for more reliable information later.

Trump on talks with Iran - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 2.18pm post the following? "  Trmp says US talking with 'top person' in Iran - but not new supreme leader "

Let's Get Real:

Who is Trump talking too, is it real or devious scheme from the Theocracy in Iran.  Trump wants a deal badly, could he be seeing gold or fake gold, we shall see in the hours and days ahead, it will come down to Iran's nuclear stockpile and its long range missiles, there fate will decides who won this war.

US has backed down - Iran

Sky News: Reports in its 11.48pm post the following, " Iran: Trump 'backs down' after Tehran's 'firm warning' "

Let's Get Real:

Either Trump or Tehran are delusional, are there splits in Iran.  Has the bombing by the US and Israel led to splits in the Theocracy, is the New Supreme Leader still alive, this blog calls him dead.  Is Trump grasping at straws, who in Iran are they talking too, do they have any authority? Time will tell.

Trump's pospones bombing of Iran's nuclear site - Update

BBC News:  Reports in its 11.12pm post the following, " Trump says talks held on 'complete and total resolution of hostilities' with Iran "

Let's Get Real:

The Trump Oval has postponed a bombing of Iran 's nuclear and power plant sites for 5 days after  productive and constructive talks with Iran.  This comes out of nowhere! Hope it turns out to be true, not another ploy from Iran to delay bombing of its plants.  The money markets will be happy and oil prices should go down.  Trump really want out of this war before the Mid Terms, let's hope he is grabing at delusional peace straws.

 

Futher Iranian Threars to Trump's 48 hour ultimatum- Update

Sky News:  Reports in its 4.33pm post the following, "  Strait of Hormuz will be completely closed, and it will not reopen until our damaged power plants are rebuilt; "

Let's Get Real:

This is the main threat and to go after similar facilities in Israel and the Gulf States. Trump cannot back down, any Presidential Credibility he has would be gone.  The press will be counting down the hours, any weakness would be jumped on, he would finished as an effective President.  Thus will it be WIMP or HERO from Trump, Monday will decided the answer.

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 "

Let's Get Real:

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 "

Let's Get Real:

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 "

Let's Get Real:

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, "

Lets Get Real:

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  "

Let's Get Real:

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  " 

Let's Get Real:

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  "

Let's Get Real:

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.

No US troops on the Ground - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 3.59pm post the following, " US president also says: "I'm not putting troops anywhere - and if I was, I wouldn't tell you. (Press )"

Let's Get Real:

POTUS is right, never tell the press what you are doing, they will only spin it in a negative way, they are Liberal Elite press after all.   The use of ground troops should be selective, as in taking Kharg Island or going after Iran's nuclear stockpile.  If the Elite press had been around in WW2, they all would have been thrown in the Brig by President Roosevelt and PM Churchill.

US is working hard to reopen the Strait of Hormuz- Israeli PM

BBC News: Reports in its 7.28pm post thec following " US is working hard to open Strait of Hormuz, Netanyahu says "

Let's Get Real:

The US and Israel are working hard to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Allies should have made sure it was not closed in the first place, they should have warned that any such action would lead to the fall of the Regime and US ground troops.  The Tehran Regime is still there, and its nuclear stockpile, both must be removed, or the operation is a FAILURE.   POTUS needs to understand that end leads the destruction of Presidential credibility. Trump should recalled what happened to LBJ, Bush 43, Obama, and finally his predecessor Biden and Afghanistan.

Attack on Iranian Gas field - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 12.59pm post the following, " US-Israeli strikes hit Iranian gas facility in Bushehr province - reports  "

Let's Get Real:

This is an escalation of the US - Iran War, US and Israel are going for the throat of Iran, also to the Countries that use the gas, this blog suggested that the UK and Europeans would pay price for snubbing Trump on the Strait of Hormuz and therefore an escalation, it is reported on BBC News that Iran has halted the Gas supply to Iraq.  Trump and Israel have to win in Iran.

Israel kills Iranian Intelligence Minister - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 10.19am post the following, " Iranian intelligence minister killed, Israel says "

Let's Get Real:

Thus Israel is keeping up the tempo, this is their chance to set the board for the Middle East for decades, and also to remove threats to Israel.  The Israeli armed forces should use this chance, while Trump is on board, POTUS is so erratic, he might declare victory tomorrow, with Tehran Regime still in place, and their access to its nuclear stockpile, so Israel should use this time wisley, eliminate who they must and be ready for a new Middle East at some point.

Ukraine will suffer because of Iran War - Update

BBC News: Reports the following " Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says  Zelensky  "

Let's Get Real:

The war in the Ukraine is the main war, it could lead to WW3 if it develops or if Russia wins.  The Europeans might pay a price for not supporting Trump over the Iran War.  The US might decided that Europe should carry the military load for the Ukraine as its attention and interest are in Iran.  There will be a price that the UK and Europe will pay for snubbing Trump over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, can they carry the Ukraine and NATO?

The Future of the Strait of Hormuz- Update

Guardian:  Reports in its 7.35pm post the following, " Iranian official warns situation in strait of Hormuz 'won't return to its pre-war status'  " 

Let's Get Real:

This is an open threat from Tehran Regime, they know they have the West by the throat, if the Regime Survives they want to make sure there is not another attack from Trump and the US.  Thus an open THREAT to the West, deal with the Islamic Republic or get no oil and another oil crisis.

Israeli success in bombing Iran - Update

Sky News:  Reports in its 9.43am post the following " Iran's security chief killed in strike overnight, Israel says ..... Ali ⁠Larijani was killed in an overnight Israeli strike." 

Let's Get Real:

Israel has been lucky with its kills of the Leadership in Iran, the Supreme Leader and hid son ( subjective analysts), and now Iran's security chief and others, it must keep it up, the EVIL REGIME has to be removed without the use of ground troops.  At some point the Tehran will have to surrender, they won't have any leaders left.

US does not need NATO for Iran War - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 3.45pm post the following?  "  WE DON'T NEED THE HELP OF ANYONE!': Trump criticises Nato allies " 

Let's Get Real:

The NATO countries will pay  a price for this and importantly so will the Ukraine.  The Labour Government should remember Suez crisis of 1956, when President Eisenhower, Ike, pulled the carpet from under the UK,France and Israel after they invaded the Suez Canal, if Ike can do it, Trump can do it over Ukraine, and the whole of Europe will have to carry the load for the Ukraine.  It should be noted that Ike regretted move but he was in a Election for a 2nd term at the time.

Starmer planning for Strait of Hormuz- Update

Sky News: Reports in its 10.43am post the following, " Starmer: UK working with European allies on 'viable collective plan' for Strait of Hormuz  "

Let's Get Real:

It will be interesting to see if European Nations will put their Navies at risk.  Starmer will need the US for the Ukraine, Kyiv needs US security guarantees with its fight with Russia, does Europe want to carry the whole load, Trump still has 3 years in office,  NATO needs the US.

Trump not happy with UK over Strait of Hormuz Policy - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 5.17pm post the following,  "I was not happy with the UK... they should be involved enthusiastically'  "

Let's Get Real:

The Trump Administration started this war without Allies, at Bush 43 had the UK and others in the Iraq War.  The Strait of Hormuz should have been planned for, of course Iran was going to block it, that is their main asset, the US Chief of Staff should have planned for blocking of oil.  The UK these days does not have the ships to lose to a drone or mine strike.  The US should do it first, like in late 1980s.  If it works, then we can come in.  This will shaft the Ukraine, Trump is a transactional politican, in other words you scratch my back and I will scratch yours, political decisions are tough, on thus UK PM is right at this moment.

Trump warns NATO over Strait of Hormuz- Update

Guardian: Reports in its 11.46pm post the following, "Trump says Nato faces 'very bad' future if US allies don't help open strait of Hormuz  "

Let's Get Real:

This goes back to 1987 when private citizen Donal Trump took out advert in NYT that opposed the Reagan convoy system of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iraq - Iran War, using the same argument that other Countries should do it, as they got a majority of oil.  Is the above an empty threat by POTUS, time will tell.

Israel has thousands of targets in Iran - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 2.21pm post the following, " Israel says thousands of targets remain as Iran urges others to avoid war  "

Let's Get Real:

Israel will not give up, it has Iran on the robes, Hezbollah on the run Lebanon.  This is the time to kill off the threat to Israel, Jerusalem has faced threat for years from Beirut under control of HEZBOLLAH, in Yemen with its terrorists supported by Iran.  The Theocracy in Iran has used Terror in the Region, Iraq with US faced terrorism for years.  The US has a President who is not afraid to take action, the problem with Trump he is erratic, might declare victory tomorrow with the job half done.   The War goes on, the US and Israel have to win.

Trump on Strait of Hormuz - Update

Fox News: Reports " Trump says nations that rely on Strait of Hormuz oil should help keep it open: report  "

Let's Get Real:

In other words Trump knows that the Strait of Hormuz is very dangerous with Iranian mines and Drones, he does not want to risk the US Navy and military personnel before the Mid Terms, it only takes one lucky strike from Iran to really hurt the Royal Navy and Starmer would be finished, like Chamberlain after Norway campaign.  The UK should support the US, its our oil prices that are going up, also let's get the French involved, they have an aircraft Carrier in the Middle East.

Trump talks to Starmer about Strait of Hormuz- Update

Sky News: Reports in its 7.26pm post the following, " Starmer discussed 'importance' of reopening Strait of Hormuz with Trump "

Let's Get Real:

This idea that the Royal Navy and others to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has come from Trump yesterday, these days Iran has smart Drones, unlike during the Iraq - Iran war of the 1980. This idea should be tested first with US ships, the UK should back them up if it works.  The UK does not have many ships to lose! We don't have admirals any more!

No talks with the US - Iran -'Update

BBC News: Reports in its 2.56pm post the following, " Iran 'never asked' for a ceasefire or negotations, says foreign minister  "

Let's Get Real:

The new Supreme Leader is either dead or in a comma, the system could be working on autopilot has been suggested, the theocracy had 47 years to create layers of authority, thus a nominal authority in charge at present, like a plane on autopilot, the piolts are there but not in control. The US will have to send ground troops in to finish the job, there are only so much facilities you can bomb.

Trump wants UK ships to keep the Strait of Hormuz OPEN - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 2.22pm post that he wants the UK and others to keep the Strait of Hormuz open from Iranian attacks.

Let's Get Real:

Sir Keir Starmer should jump at this, and not dither, the UK and other Countries need the oil, the price of  a barrel of oil has gone up to a $100 dollars, that means people pay more at oil garages, the Royal Navy to the rescue again.

Update: After listening to a Sky News defence analyst, this blog thinks we should get the French to supports us, the Tehran Regime has cheap and intelligent Drones that can hit tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, the Royal Navy alone can't do the heavy lifting alone! 

Trump victorious over Kharg Island - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 11.04pm post the following, " Military targets 'obliterated' on Kharg Island, says Trump "

Let's Get Real:

The Trum Oval left the oil facilities on Island alone, but gave a warning to Iran that if it attacks more oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz the Trump Oval will reverse its decision on Kharg, it will be interesting to see what Iran does, will it submit to Trump or carry on the War.

Iran's Kharg Island bombed - Update

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.

Marines and more ships to the Middle East - Update

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.

Trump's warning to Tehran Regime - Update

Fox News: Reports the following, " Trump says US 'totally destroying' Iran: 'Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today''  "

Let's Get Real:

Unfortunate use of language even if correct, the Tehran Regime is EVIL TERRORIST Regime, that kills people without thought.  The US President should be the coolest man in the room, allow others to use emotional language, POTUS needs to really win this War, removal of Iran's nuclear stockpile, and of the Regime, Trump's reputation and Presidential credibility is on the line.

4 of 6 US Service personnel killed in Plane Crash - Update

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.

US allows Russia to sell its oil - Update

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.

US Navy to the rescue of tankers - Update

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.

Price of OIL goes over $100 dollars a barrel- Update

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.

Message from new Iranian Supreme Leader - Update

BBC News:  Reports in its 1.26pm post the following message from the New Supreme leader,  " Iran should continue targeting Strait of Hormuz - Khamenei  "

Let's Get Real:

The written statement read on Iranian TV, thus far no images or sound from Mojtaba Khameni, the Daily Mail reports that he is in a coma and has lost a leg ( Weekend at Bernies, anyone )  This blog is calling him DOA, dead on arrival, in other words he is toast like his father.  The Regime needs an image to keep going, so why not the dead son.   The message calls for the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz and the US to leave it bases in the Middle East, the usual fake news.

Lord Peter Mandelson was damage goods becsuse of Epstein Connection- Update

Sky News: Reports in its 2.15pm post the following, " Starmer warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links to Epstein " 

Let's Get Real:

This always goes back to the Judgement of Sir Keir Starmer, about 15 U turns in Government, getting the wrath of POTUS.  One assumes Candidates to replace him are waiting for the May Elections when Labour is expected to have disastrous night, what if that does not happen, people supporting PM on Iran, can't be bothered to vote, a great PM stated when asked by a junior Minister what could go wrong, EVENTS, EVENTS, boy EVENTS, some times you have to act even if everything is not perfect, these candidates should stand now for the Labout leadership, if they don't history might pass them by.  As for Lord Mandelson he will be back, you don't get the title of Dark Prince for nothing.

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Trump on Iran War - Update

Fox News: Reports the following, " President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran's leaders "are gone" and their military is crumbling as a result of Operation Epic Fury......When asked what more needed to be done by the U.S. military for the operation to end, Trump said, "More of the same. "

Let's Get Real:

This does not sound like Trump is about to WIMP OUT, you never know with Trump, he sends mixed messages, Reagan White House was on message, the economy the first year, even if the Secretary of State wanted the President to move to foreign policy.  This is Trump's 2nd term, after the Mid Terms he could face Democratic House out to Impeach him again, he will be a lame duck President, then you have the 2028 cycle, and VP Vance will be spending time in Iowa and New Hampshire.  Trump will want to follow the Reagan example and see his VP become President, a third Trump Term, as the 22 Amendment bans Presidents serving more than two terms.  Political cycles never end.

Trump is wimping out of Iran War - Update

Guardian: Report the following in its 2.27pm post the following "  Report  : Trump says war with Iran will end 'soon'  "

Let's Get Real:

President Trump will lose Presidential credibility when he wimps out of Iran, Presidents must stay the course or they are seen as weak, aka Jimmy Carter.  JFK and Reagan as seen as great Presidents, they were tough, Kennedy over Cuba and Vietnam, Reagan surviving assassination attempt, being tough with the USSR, invading Grenada and bombing Libya, and supporting the Contra Freedom Fighters in Nicaragua.  If Trump wimps out in Iran then he fails Presidential greatness.

400 hundred million new barrels of oil on the Market - Update

BBC News:  Reports in its 2.11pm post the following, "  IEA approves release of 400m barrels of oil  " 

Let's Get Real:

This is the largest release in the body's history as noted by the article, all down to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.  As Sky News reports the high price of oil has not gone down.  How will the release help, supply of oil for a few days buy what afterwards.  Trump has been making remarks that he wants out, Iran is not Venezuela, Trump is wimping out, this blog expects that Trump could declare victory by the weekend, with the Regime in Iran still in charge, and they could have access to nuclear weapons in a fee years, Trump is NO Reagan.

Iran mines Strait of Homuz - Update

CNN: Reports the following, " Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say  "

Let's Get Real:

The US has taken out a 16 mine - laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz, we shall see what Iran does to counter this, the price of oil will go up, but the G7 nations can release their emergency stockpile, thus keeping the price down, depends who blinks first, the US or Iran.  The Mid Terms are coming up, a lot of political pressure coming up, after that we have the 2028 Presidential cycle starting, VP Vance will want a quick finish to the war.

HMS Dragon on the way to the Middle East - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 4.35pm post the following, " UK's HMS Dragon headed for eastern Mediterranean to bolster Cyprus defence  "

Let's Get Real:

This is about time, its embarrassing being British with our lack action at sea.  The RAF has done an excellent job defending our Gulf Allies.  The aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, it seems won't be going to the Middle East, Greenland is seen as being under threat from the Americans and Russia.  Sir Keir Starmer has let the UK down, the special relationship between the UK and the US is in threads due to the need of keeping Sir Keir conscious in the clear! The man is in wrong job. Let's hope he does not  need the US when it comes to the Ukraine, this blog can guess the reaction, it won't be good.

Iran THREATENS Trump - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 11.24am post the following, " Iran responds to Trump threats: 'Be careful not to get eliminated yourself' "

Let's Get Real:

This is a bad idea by Tehran, POTUS cannot back down if he is under threat from Tehran, also Trump has the thinnest skin in politics, he will want to attack Iran more, the theocracy is losing its grip, they can never out demagogue Trump! No one can.

Heavy bombing of Iran today - US - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 12.56pm post the following " Today will be the 'most intense' of US attacks, Hegseth says - "

Let's Get Real:

This could be US Secretary of War, setting up Trump to end the War after a few heavy strikes, it would make sense after what Trump said yesterday that the US had achieved its aims, but wanted to win more.  Let's see the Regime is still in place, it still could have access to its nuclear stockpile, it has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, it still controls the streets, how can this be defined as victory.  This blog thought that Trump would WIMP out in the end.

Iran' s Uranium stockpile - Update

CNN: Reports " Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say  "

Let's Get Real:

The above operation would cost to many American lives, here is a simple solution, tell any one who lives in a ten mile radius to move away, you should have thought about the solution before I say it...Yes drop a nuclear bomb on the place or places, Truman dropped two, before bombing warn Tehran that if they try to move the nuclear stockpile before bombing that the US gives itself the right to bomb ahead of time. Extreme action is needed to finish this WAR and for Trump not to WIMP out.

Will Trump WIMP out of Iran ? -- Update

Guardian: Reports the following,  " Trump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ as economic toll rises "

Let's Get Real:

Trump remembers the 1970's and the Carter Presidency, and effect the oil crisis and hostage crisis had on Jimmy Carter re - election bid against Ronald Reagan, he lost.   Thus Trump does not want a LONG WAR in Iran, he wants his VP to have clear run for Presidency in 2028, Trump does not want lot of body bags returning to the US.    Thus Trump will not probably go for a long war, just enough destruction to warn Iran off going nuclear.  Trump keeps eyes on the Markets, as we all should today.

Trump not happy about Supreme Leader Junior - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 4.59pm post the following, " Donald Trump says he is "not happy" with Iran's choice of Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader.  " 

Let's Get Real:

Khamenei does not have long to go, US and Israel will want to kill him.  There are reports that he is injured, he has not been seen since the WAR started, one presumes he is hiding in a deep cave, when will American and Israeli bombs find him, he is toast.

Russia offers its oil - Putin

BBC News: Reports in its 7.09pm post the following, " Putin says Russia ready to help Europe with energy supplies  "

Let's Get Real:

The West should not touch this offer with a very long barge pole, its a Russian trick to get out of sanctions or separate Europe from the Ukraine, the Russian Bear is devious and will manipulate Europe and the US.   BE WARY EUROPE and US.

New Supreme Leader Annouced - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 9.09pm post the following, " Iran names former supreme leader's son as his replacement " 

Let's Get Real:

The new Supreme Leader should not take out a long life insurance policy, the US and Israel will be out to get him, as Trump wanted a say on the successor, the Oval will not be happy!  The Oval has a dim view of the son, the guy will be hiding in caves from now on. The blog does not name him, as he won't be around long.

7th US Soldier killed in Iran War - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 7.42 post the following,  " Seventh US soldier killed in Iran conflict, defence department says " 

Let's Get Real:

Another soldier killed, that makes 7 so far, the Tehran Regime is making up fake stories that may more have been killed.  The Tehran Regime is just EVIL, it must be removed, with Ground Forces if necessary, you don't talk to EVIL you destroy it and its roots.  The War goes on.

Thanks but no thanks to the UK over Iran War - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 9.12pm post the following, " We don’t need people that join wars after we’ve already won,' Trump tells Starmer "

Let's Get Real:

This another slap from Trump, if it was only Trump we could say, your loss, but we have to defend our Gulf Allies, whatever an American President  says, the problem will be the Ukraine, will Trump agree to security guarantees that he agreed to in the past.  Starmer might have shafted the UK and the Ukraine, the coalition of the willing might have to defend the Ukraine alone due to Starmer's obsession with International law.

UK Aircraft Carrier HMS Prince of Wales gets ready for the Middle East - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 2.38pm post that the " UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on advanced preparedness, says MoD  "

Let's Get Real:

Our embarrassing UK PM is doing something, our Gulf Allies were asking what happened to the Royal Navy, the RAF Base in Cyprus was hit by a drone, and our Gulf Allies were hit by Drones and missiles, international law is okay, but not when we are attacking EVIL.  The PM's conscious comes 2nd to the National interest, the factions in Labour should be the last thing on the PM's mind.  If your not in the WAR ROOM who cares what you think, at least the Prince of Wales will be on its way soon, if not fast enough.

Ukraine Front - Update

 Sky News: Reports " Russian missile strikes have killed seven people in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. "

Let's Get Real:

Back to the Ukraine Front, while the News networks cover the War Iran, Putin's Russia still attacks the Democratic Ukraine, one should not forget this Long War, its like WW1 with its Trench Warfare.  This War could lead to WW3, whatever Trump thinks of the War. Putin will try to increase pressure on Ukraine, as he knows the WORLD is looking at this new War in the Middle East and fearing about the World economy as oil prices go up.

Iran says SORRY to Gulf States - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 9.14am post the Following "Iran has lashed out at neighbours as it issued apology today ".

Let's Get Real:

Is this showing splits in the Regime, could the secular leaders trying for peace, as Iran is still attacking the Gulf States, are the hardliners still in charge of the weapons.  Sky News reports the President of Iran blamed mis communication in the ranks, interesting development, who really runs Iran. CNN reports the President of Iran stated  that Iran would Never Surrender.  The US has not dropped the Mother of all bombs yet, will Iran change its tune after thar happens.

Iran WAR could take 4 to 6 Weeks - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 6.50pm post the following " White House: Iran campaign may take four to six weeks  "

Let's Get Real:

The War will be longer than 4 to 6 weeks, Unconditional Surrender might take longer.  WW2 took 6 years, from 1939 to 1945, 1941 for the US, they are always late to Wars, this time it might be the UK!  The Americans and Israel are promise heavier bombing of Tehran, we shall see how a theocracy can survive or not in this case.

Trump demands Unconditional Surrender of Iran - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 2.01pm post  that President Trump has stated there will be no talks with Iran unless based on Unconditional Surrender terms.

Let's Get Real:

Trump cannot walk back from this, he wants total Unconditional Surrender, this might be something the present Regime cannot do, selecting a new leader is one thing, Unconditional Surrender is something else, this War might go on some more, the Israeli and US alliance might have to bomb some more and harder.

Trump has a final vote on the Iranian succession as Supreme Leader- Trump

Sky News: Reports in its 4.25pm post the following, " Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader  " 

Let's Get Real:

The powers of the Presidency has gone to Trump's head, he thinks he can follow the example of Venezuela, someone needs to talk to him and fast, this will not go down well in Iran, the students have been taught about the 1953 CIA/MI6 inspired Coup that replaced left winger PM with the Monarchy, the Iranian people are a proud people, the theocracy will use these  remarks against Trump.  

The House to Vote on War Powers Act - Update

Guardian:  Reports in its 12.13pm post the following " House to vote on war powers resolution after Senate measure fails  "

Let's Get Real:

It will be interesting to see this vote, the House in nominally Republican, but some are very American First, thus can be expected to support invoking the War Powers Act (1973), the Senate has said no, so it's academic, also Trump can VETO any resolution, the Congress does not have the two thirds to override a Presidential VETO.  It will be interesting to see the mode of the House and the American people.

Iran attacks Kurds in Iraq - Update

BBC News: Reports  that Iran has started to attack Kurds in Iraq.

Let's Get Real:

The Kurds will want firm promises from the Trump Oval, as the article notes the Kurds do not match the theocracy when it comes to Militarty Kit, thus they will want the air to be dominated by the US, and cover for ground operations.  They answered the call from Bush 41 to rebels against the Iraqi Regime, in the first Gulf War, but got no support, they do not want that again.  This War could take a long time.

Kurds on the move in Iran - Update

Daily Mail: Reports " Thousands of soldiers have taken position in Iran as part of a military offensive, according to Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent of Fox News, after being secretly armed by the US.  "

Let's Get Real:

This could be the breaking news tomorrow, with the US and Israel pushing deep in Iran, they could bomb ANY resistance to the Kurds.  The US and Israel cannot win a war with just bombing, it has to take out security structures in Iran, to allow the people to protest. Air and Ground attack by the Kurds could mean the end of the Islamic Republic, that is the hope!