Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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.

Monday, March 16, 2026

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.

Sunday, March 15, 2026

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.