Guardian: Reports in its 9.22pm post the following, " Trump says 'don't rush me' when asked how long he'll wait for Iran deal "
Let's Get Real:
The political clock is ticking for Trump, there is the Mid Terms in November, when the Democrats could take the House and impeach him again! Also force him to end the Iran War on their schedule. Also we see start of the 2028 Presidential cycle in Iowa and New Hampshire. That is the one good things about Western Democracy, the election cycle.
Sky News: Reports in its 6.17pm post the following, " Israel ready to 'return Iran to dark ages' when US gives 'green light' "
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This is tough language from Israel, worse they mean it, how much control does US have over Israel. This blog supports Israel a 100%, but not at embarrassing our King and Queen on a State visit to the US. Let's see what Trump's Diplomacy does, the King must never be embarrassed on official duties.
BBC News: Reports " US President Donald Trump has said next week's state visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla could help repair relations with the UK. "
Let's Get Real:
Is this a wise idea to send the King to the US as the US is at WAR with Iran. POTUS has slagged off the UK Armed Forces, the King is head off, also being critical of the UK PM's, his Foreign policy, what if Trump is critical of the King's First Minister, what could he say in the King's presence, could cause a diplomatic incident. The Special Relationship is frayed at the moment.
Guardian: Reports in its 3.24pm posy the following, " US-Iran talks could be held in next three days - Trump "
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Thus the US is paying a weak hand, Trump is desperate for an off ramp, the War is not popular in general with US voters, even the MAGA base is not that solid, Trump did not sell the War before starting the WAR, at least Bush 43 and Tony Blair sold the Iraq War, flawed and wrong information as it was at the time. The sticking points in the Iran War are Iran's nuclear stockpile and the Strait of Hormuz, both sides have different agendas.
BBC News: Reports in its 11.30am post the following, " What has been happening in the Strait of Hormuz? "
Let's Get Real:
Iran has taken 2 vessels in to custody, this shows what Tehran really thinks of Trump's extension of the ceasefire, while Tehran attacks, Trump and the US Navy DO NOTHING, it is reported that a number of vessels have gotten through the US blockade. Thus far Tehran is winning this war! This is a defeat for the West.
Sky News: Reports in its 9.14pm post the following, " Trump announces extension to Iran ceasefire ".
Let's Get Real:
Trump has chickend out again, Iran and the World knows that Trump has a yellow streak. In his truth social, POTUS stated that the extending the ceasfire came at the request of Pakistan, one would not be shocked if Trump requested that Islamabad ask for the extension. Trump gives cowardice a bad name, that what happens if you elect a reality TV star for President. Trump has earned the title, Trump Always Chickens Out.
Guardian: Reports in its 2.57pm post the following, " Trump says Iranian leaders will 'soon be in negotiations' with US "
Let's Get Real:
One presumes that POTUS knows for a fact that the Tehran delegation will turn up in Pakistan, any humiliation climb down should not have the face of the Trump Oval behind it, that is the job of the VP, he wants the nomination in 2028 and Trump's support. It will depend how poor deal goes down in Washington DC, will the Republicans in the Congress support the deal, even if the US gives concessions to Iran over its nuclear stockpile and the Strait. The Trump Oval will sell ANY deal as a victory, it choose this war, did not build support for a War or sell it to the American people.
Update: Sky News reports that Pakistan is still waiting for confirmation from Tehran that they are coming to Pakistan for talks.
Update 2: Sky News reports via the New York Times that the US VP's trip to Pakistan is on hold. This is Tehran being rude to the US and Pakistan.
