Iran to cut contact with the US over Israeli military action in Lebanon - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 2.33pm post the following, " Iran says no peace talks with US until Israeli operations cease "

Let's Get Real:

Thus we come to the escalation trap as mentioned in the last post, does Trump throw Israel under the bus and order that they leave Lebanon or does he resume attacks.  The last thing Trump wants is to be seen as a LOSER, he needs to support Israel or the Hawks on the Republican side in the US Congress will savage him in public, even the Democrats would attack him.  Time for Trump to find his inner Reagan and stand up to Iran their threats.

President Trump on US Attacks - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 6.17am post the following by President Trump, " Just sit back and relax': Trump claims critics undermine him in Iran negotiations "

Let's Get Real:

President Trump is feeling the heat of the WAR he started, there is economy and the rise in gas and groceries due to inflation, this is hitting Republican chances in the Mid Terms in November, if the Democrats take the House and Senate one can expect endless investigations and another Impeachment case before the Senate.  Then 2028 Presidential cycle starts, poor people of Iowa and NH will have endless candidates visiting.

New US - Iran Strikes - Update

BBC News: Reports " US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks "

Let's Get Real:

POTUS should stop saying peace is at hand, these recent strikes could go on for weeks, Trump has to sell the deal to Republican hawks in the US Congress, any weak deal will open the White House to charges of appeasement and Trump is a LOSER.  The loser bit is something Trump cannot handle.  Also as noted in previous post, there are competing factions in Tehran.  The Hawks in Tehran want to keep its nuclear stockpile and control of the Strait.  The more complex diplomacy needed, who will blink first.

Divisions in Iran - Update

Fox News: Reports the following, " Pezeshkian reportedly submits resignation letter to Supreme Leader's office: source " 

Let's Get Real:

Thus the President of Iran has offered his resignation due to the Revolutionary Guard having more powers.  No wonder the talks with are slow.  The assassination of the previous Supreme Leader has allowed the Religious military, the Revolutionary Guard to have more power, thus Trump faces the problem of having talks with a stable authority that can sign and keep agreements.  Interesting days ahead.

Trump wants changes in Iranian Peace Deal - Update

CNN: Reports the following, " president has insisted on tougher language surrounding Iran’s nuclear commitments and its pledge to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. "

Let's Get Real:

The endless talks are what a CNN commentator called an escalation trap, either Trump makes concessions or escalation of the war.  The Tehran Regime are past Masters at playing the West when it comes to nuclear talks, the Obama deal took two years to get done and its cost, thus the worry by Trump that he is being played and the Iranian Regime wants to unfreeze its assets held in banks due to American sanctions.  The White House has gone very quiet on the issue.

Trump to Decide on Iran Today - Update

Fox News: Reports the following, " Trump says he’s heading to Situation Room to make ‘final determination’ on Iran "

Let's Get Real:

POTUS states that Iran will never have a nuclear bomb, that the Strait of Hormuz will be open to tankers with no tolls, the US will take out the nuclear stockpile and no money will change hands, unlike the Obana Deal.  Thus far so good, lets see the details, the devil is in the small print.  Trust but Verify as Reagan stated many times about the USSR.

UK Condemns Russian Drone Strike on Romania - Update

Sky News:  Reports in its 11.14pm post the following, " Extremely dangerous': UK condemns Russia after drone hits Romania " 

Let's Get Real:

Strong words of condemnation are fine, the Russian Bear does not care, its leader, President Putin is a WAR CRIMINAL, it does not matter how much Trump appeas him, Putin wants the Russian Empire back, he is an Imperialist, he wants the Baltic States back and Poland.  NATO must DO SOMETHING before Putin starts WW3.  The NATO allies should send fighter jets to the Ukraine, draw a line in the sand.