Iran has lost its mines in the Strait of Hormuz- Update

Guardian: Reports the following in its 1.23pm post, " Iran 'unable to find the mines it laid in the strait of Hormuz' "

Let's Get Real:

This blog does not believe for a second that Iran has lost its mines in the Strait of Hormuz, if that is why they blocking the Strait, they must think that the US and Europe are stupid.  The Oval has to call them out over the issue, they are blackmailing the West.  They are getting fees and thus it is their problem to find the mines.  One hopes VP Vance calls them out on the issue in the talks in Pakistan.

Update: Sky News reports, The talks have started between the US, Iran and Pakistan.

US rejects unfreezeing Iran's assets in the Gulf - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 11.11am post the following" US denies it has agreed to key Iranian demand - as Vance meets Pakistani PM "

Let's Get Real:

One gets the feeling that Iran is playing games with the US, or they believe their own press leaks.  POTUS has been very critical of Obama's deal, and the money he sent back to Tehran.  The last thing he will do is follow the same pattern.  The major issues from this blogs perspective is the Iranian nuclear stockpile and the Strait of Hormuz.  Those issues will decides who wins in this ceasefire talks.

Talks in Pakistan between the US and Iran - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 7.46am the following post, " Iran-US negotiations today, Israel-Lebanon talks on Tuesday - what's the latest? "

Let's Get Real:

This blog does not expect hugs on the first day, if they can agree an agenda for the day, that would be progress of some kind.  It depends what they can agree on, if anything, the main concern as stated by Trump is Iran's nuclear stockpile and the Strait of Hormuz, one would think that Tehran understands this is its last chance for peace.  

Artemis II Crew make it back to Earth - Update

NASA Reports at 1.07am ( UK time ) that the Artemis II has made it safely back Earth.

The Artmis II crew real heroes, they have travelled to the farside of the Moon and back safely.  The  next flight should see humans colonise the moon, after that Mars.  This is man's final frontier.

Former VP Harris might run in 2028

CNN: Reports the following, " I Know what it requires’: Harris on why she’s thinking about running for president in 2028  "

Let's Get Real:

This not a great idea by the former VP, that what happens when people close to her do not tell her truth, she was  not a great candidate in 2024, and she did not face challengers, VP was given the nomination by Biden, after his disastrous debate performance against Trump.  There is also the issue that women have created their own glass ceiling, they do not want a woman President, never mind men.  AFTER the Mid Terms in November, the 2028 cycle starts.

Iran has NO CARDS - Update

Fox News: Reports the following from President Trump " Trump says Iran has ‘no cards’ outside of ‘short term extortion’  "

Let's Get Real:

It might be time for POTUS to shut up, the talks in Pakistan will be hard as is, the sides have different agendas, someone has to blink, it better be Iran, the World economy is at stake, the US and Europe have to win over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is breaking international law by blocking and charging fees for oil tankers to pass.  Tomorrow will be an interesting day for PEACE in the Middle East.

Don't plays US to Iran - VP Vance

Guardian: Reports in its 1.47pm post the following, " Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US in Islamabad talks  "

Let's Get Real:

There is a lot hanging on the talks tomorrow is Islamabad, the US - Iran War and the political career of VP Vance.  It is known that Vance did not support the War in the first place,  by ideology he is an American First politician, wants to keep out of wars in the Middle East or forever Wars, like Afghanistan and Iraq.  THUS he needs to get a good deal he can sell to voters in 2028, when he is expected to run as a successor to Trump.  A bad deal would finish him off for 2028.