Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Trump, China ant the Strait of Hormuz- Update

Sky News: Reports in its 1.15pm post the following, " I'm opening Strait of Hormuz for China, says Trump - and Xi will 'give me a big, fat, hug'"

Let's Get Real:

This will make China happy as long as their tankers can get through the blockade at some point.  Trump's view of World Politics is the strong powers agree on a issue and the rest of the World follow suit, that has not worked out in the Ukraine, that is why President Trump is peeved with Zelensky of the Ukraine, as he infamously said that the Ukraine has no cards in its war.  In many respects Trump is from the Imperial Era, the age of Gunboat Diplomacy, were might is right.

US Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz- Update

BBC News:  Reports in its 11.56am post the following, " Iran threatens shipping in Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman if US naval blockade continues  "

Let's Get Real:

While Trump keeps suggesting that the US and Iran will return to talks, the Tehran Regime uses the rhetoric of war.  The article suggests that the Blockade has been successful, other reports state that Iranian ships have gotten through the Blockade.  The US fleet cannot be kept for the duration in the Middle East, and Trump wants out of this war, the Mid Terms are getting close, and the Democrats are the Great White sharks in the Ocean, ready to take the House.