US Delegation to Pakistan - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 5.28pm post the following, " US president Donald Trump is sending special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with the Iran’s foreign minister,  " 

Let's Get Real:

POTUS is desperate to get a deal before the Mid Terms, he knows that Democtrats will use the issue of affordability against him, gas has gone up, the cost of goods in stores.  The War was a choice one, he did not build support for a WAR, there are no Allies with the exception of Israel.  It's Trump's war, one for him to solve.

New US - Iran talks in Pakistan - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 12.38pm post the following, " Pakistani government expects US-Iran peace talks to resume, source tells Sky News "

Let's Get Real:

Thus the Mexican stand off is OFF for the moment.  ONE assumes the US will send a delegation.  The 2 sticking points are Iran's nuclear stockpile or dust as POTUS calls it, and the Strait of Hormuz.  The first could be sticky, neither side want to compromise, Iran wants enriche its nuclear stockpile to NUKE capacity, while the US wants ZERO enrichment in Iran.  As for the Strait, the Trump Oval cannot compromise, it would be against international law to allow Iran to take it over.  Thus expect tense talks.

US could change its position on the Falklands Islands - Trump Update

BBC News: Reports " Downing Street has said the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands "rests with the UK", following a report the US could review its position on the British claim to the territory. "

Let's Get Real:

This Trump getting back at the UK because it refused to join in its War with Iran.  The Spanish are looking at been thrown out of NATO, we in the UK have to recall we still need the US in NATO, whatever the temper tantrums of the Trump Oval.  There is the War in the Ukraine, we have to keep the US involved, that could be WW3 around the corner.

Trump does not want to be rushed over Iran - Update

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.

Israel ready to return Iran to the Dark Ages on US Green Light - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 6.17pm post the following, " Israel ready to 'return Iran to dark ages' when US gives 'green light' "

Let's Get Real:

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.

Trump's on the King and Queen's visit to the US - Update

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.

US - Iran Talks in Pakistan - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 3.24pm posy the following, " US-Iran talks could be held in next three days - Trump "

Let's Get Real:

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.