US hits Iranian tankers near Kharg Island - Update

CNN: Reports " Tehran threatens vessels in Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes Iranian tankers near Kharg Island "

Let's Get Real:

This is pointless by the US Navy, as the article notes this is in response to an Iranian attempt to shoot at a US Navy vessel.  These strikes do not win the War and help Trump in political terms before the Mid Terms in November! It has been postulated that Iran will increase these attacks before November, they hope to hit a US Navy ship, they want to pull a Tet offensive of 1968 but at sea.  Trump has blundered in to the Iran War and won't follow through, it needs ground troops in Kharg Island, otherwise Trump is big loser.

Ukraine ATTACKS Russian Oil Depo - Update

BBC News: Reports the following, " At least 13 people have been killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian republic of Tatarstan, officials have said. "

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This strategic campaign by Ukraine has been successful so far, but blog worries Putin on the back feet might use the Truman option, nuke Kiev and dare NATO to act or invade the Baltic States or Poland, as to divert attention from the Ukraine.  The Russian people are getting angry, the economy is being help up by the Russian shadow fleet transporting sanction Russian oil.  The War in the Ukraine is grinding on, it could take years for a peace solution.

Iran's Last Chance - Trump - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 7.04pm post the following, " Trump warns this is 'last chance' for Iran to sign a 'good document' "

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How many times does the Tehran Regime have to LIE to Trump before Trump gets the fact that they cannot be trusted.  The Theocracy is leading Trump by the nose, he does not understand that he is being conned by Tehran, they are playing games, show a bit of leg then hit Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.  Trump should watch the Path to War on HBO, LBJ an erratic President played by North Vietnam.  Trump could learn lessons from the Vietnam War.

SA and the US attack Iranian terrorists in Iraq - Update

BBC News: Reports the following, " Saudi Arabia and the US have carried out strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, ..."

Let's Get Real:

Thus while the Trump Oval talks peace again, the Tehran Regime gets allied terrorist groups to do their bidding, and export terrorism. The Trump Oval must accept that it cannot win a war, with its start and stop war, the Tehran Regime is playing him, they know his VP is against the War and so are the American people.  The great deal maker Trump has not sold the war to the American people or the MAGA base in the Republican Party, and the political cycle never stops, the Mid Terms in November and the 2028 Presidential cycle starts in 2027.  Time is not something Trump has to spare.

SA to go nuclear on condition they recognise Israel - Update

BBC News: Reports "  Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump "

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This will change the Middle East if Saudi Arabia goes nuclear and must recognise Israel, it will be a major foreign policy achievement for the Trump Oval, SA is  close ally of the US, this is the reason that Iran has told the Houthis of Yemen to attack SA tankers in the Red Sea, after the War with the US restarted.  Thus US will have to protect SA Tankers, while fighting Iran.  The Democrats have passed another resolution to curtail the WAR POWERS of Trump, he has to win the war before the Mid Terms.

Trump threatens Tehran Bridges and Power Plants - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 2.03pm post the following, " Trump threatens to hit bridges and power plants in Iran "

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This is a good move by Trump, put Tehran on notice if they shoot at any tankers in the Strait of Hormuz then Trump will take out civic infrastructure in Tehran.  This could force the people out on the streets, no power, no water, no bridges, make them more afraid of the US than their own EVIL REGIME, and bring down the theocracy in Iran, Trump could save future lives in the region and around the World.

US hits Nuclear Facilitie Again - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 11.02am post the following, " US projectiles hit city close to Iranian nuclear facility, state media report " 

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This is a good move by the US, the US Navy should take out the power plants, railways and bridges, force Tehran to its knees, get the people out protesting, cause a civic revolution in Iran, the evil theocracy has to go, one way or another.  Lets hope Trump does not chicken out again.

Iran hits 2 tankers in the Strait of Hormuz- Update

BBC  News: Reports in its 6.34am post the following, " UAE says one killed in 'brazen' Iranian attacks on tankers in strait "

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This comes after another US strike on Iran, the Trump Oval has to finish what it started, that means no more stop and go attacks, there should morning and night attacks and the placing of troops on Kharg Island to take the oil from Iran.  The Tehran and appeasing media won't expect that, they all want talks, even if that means appeasing Iran.  Trump has to win this war he started.

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 "

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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.

US Strikes Iran AGAIN - Update

BBC News: Reports the following, " The US military has carried out new strikes on Iran " 

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If Iran does not react then they are desperate for a deal as Trump always states, the article notes that any tanker that pays a toll fee to Iran will come under US sanctions.  Thus who will blink first, an ERRATIC President Trump or Tehran.  That is a tricky question, today will be interesting!

More US Strikes in Strait of Hormuz- Update

Sky News: Reports in its 3.34pm the following, " US jet fires on two oil tankers heading for Iran - as new clashes reported in Strait of Hormuz " 

Let's Get Real:

Thus more strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, both sides will blame the other.  Two Iranian tankers trying to make Iranian ports and thwart the American blockade of Iran.  The US is still waiting for the Tehran response to their peace proposal.  Why the delay, very fishy or Tehran is playing games and are trying to place pressure on a very erratic US President.  That is not a good idea with Trump's fingers on the trigger.

Another TACO moment from Trump - Update

BBC News: Reports " President Donald Trump has said that the US will help guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday.  "

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Is another TACO moment from Trump, what will Iran do, just do nothing, Trump states talks are going well with Iran, this blog does not see the theocracy in Tehran agreeing to this new policy, will there be limited action around the Strait of Hormuz? More questions than answers!

Iran will TALK with US - Trump-

Guardian: Reports in its 2.57pm post the following, " Trump says Iranian leaders will 'soon be in negotiations' with US "

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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.

Iran BREAKS Ceasfire numerous times - Trump

BBC News: Reports in its 12.18pm post the following, " Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire 'numerous times'  ".

Let's Get Real:

Thus far neither the US or Iran have flown in to Pakistan for talks.  The American Vice - President can not fly to Pakistan on Speculation that Iran might turn up.  The US is the sole superpower in the World.  Tehran must think they have Trump over the barrel with them having shut down the Strait of Hormuz and Trump thinks he has Iran over the barrel by blockading the Strait to Iranian oil tankers. WHO will blink first? 

Iran tried to blackmail US again -Update

Sky News: Reports in its 2.53pm post the following, " They wanted to close up the strait again, as they've been doing for years, they can't blackmail us, Trump stated. " 

Let's Gets Clear.

This was Trump's warning Iran off, Trump comes from the tough World of New York Real estate, all his existence is about the DEAL, one would like to think he has learned something about Foreign Affairs. The dreaded Munich Agreement of 1938, and political ramifications, the War in 1939.  

Trump"s Blockade of Strait of Hormuz could be more dangerous- Update

BBC News: Reports in its 11.37am post the following, "  Blockade puts US in even more dangerous territory "

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As the article notes this could bring in China and Russia, a combustible situation.  Trump is off to China in the next few weeks, how China going to react if its ships are impeded, the same goes for Russia, what will Putin ( Trump's best friend ) think seeing its tankers boarded.  Interesting hours and days ahead.

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.

Trump on Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz- Update

Sky News Reports in its 8.01am post the following, " Trump attacks Iran for doing 'very poor job' of allowing oil through Strait of Hormuz "

Let's Get Real:

The talks have not started yet and the Oval is already complaining, rightly so, the Tehran Regime is charging for oil tankers to pass the Strait, that cannot stand, its against international law. This ceasefire is fragile, how long will it last, your guess is as good as mine!

Tehran Threatening Ships in the Strait of Hormuz- Update

Guardian: Reports in its 3.30pm post the following, " Iranian navy threatens ships in strait of Hormuz without permission  " 

Let's Get Real:

This is a very fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.  On the one hand you have Israel attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon, and you have Tehran confirming that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is still on going, against the ceasefire deal.  Will this ceasefire hold, it has to be asked.

Good will from Iran - Iran War

Guardian: Reports in its 4.02pm post the following, " Trump says Iran allowing some oil tankers through strait as sign of good faith "

Let's Get Real:

Trump is easily impressed, if the Tehran Regime had released some political prisoners from the January unrest, that would have been impressive, also why is the Tehran Regime denied that there are talks.   The reason that Tehran Regime allowed 10 ships to pass is they are by flag registration under the Pakistan authority, the mediators in the talks between the US and Iran.  There are still tankers blocked going through the Strait of Hormuz, that is the blackmail.  The Tehran Regime is sophisticated in blackmail, they don't have other forces, due to destruction by the US.  Trump should be wary that he is being player by Iran.

Update: Sky News reports POTUS is delaying the bombing of the power plants of Iran in till the 6th of April at the request of Iran.   Is POTUS being played by Iran, it looks like it at the moment.