WSJ President Trump had been laying the groundwork to declare victory in the Iran war if Tehran fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz—even privately floating to senior aides that he’s willing to walk away without a nuclear deal. But Iran’s recent demand for billions in reparations and a total U.S. troop withdrawal has thrown those […]
Israel’s flips the bird at Trump Trump leads the most powerful country on the planet…??? Aljazeera “Israel rejects the 15-point document,” Netanyahu said at a cabinet meeting on Sunday, referring to the plan endorsed last month by Hamas. The Israeli army “will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed … and will […]
Link Muscat, Oman – The Sultanate of Oman confirmed that ongoing negotiations regarding maritime security and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are progressing in a positive and constructive atmosphere. Consequently, this declaration underscores Oman’s central diplomatic role in facilitating regional de-escalation and securing vital international energy corridors. Furthermore, Omani authorities stressed that achieving sustainable […]
US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill in bipartisan vote Once enacted, the act would impose primary and secondary sanctions on Russia, targeting Russian officials, banks, financial institutions and other entities. The US Senate has passed legislation that would impose new sanctions on Russia, sending it to the House of Representatives. By a vote of […]
Proposed framework would eventually route all traffic through central lane jointly managed by Tehran, Muscat A proposed negotiating framework between Iran and Oman would require ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to pay fees for a range of maritime services, while eventually replacing the existing northern and southern shipping lanes with a centrally managed corridor, […]
Recluse.. I don’t listen often enough. Though I should because this was interesting. In depth Apple Podcasts Look here for more good listening neorealism, neoliberalism, China’s views on neoliberalism and US decline, the use of disinformation/misinformation narratives to rationalize the incompetence of Western policymakers, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), bilateralism, China’s preference for bilateralism, […]
Link At least 15 people were killed and more than 50 injured after Russia launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding Kyiv Oblast, causing widespread destruction, major fires, and extensive rescue operations. The heaviest losses were recorded in Brovary district, where nine people were killed. Four more civilians died […]
It seems quite sensible that a parallel shipping economy would be created. Nations still need the oil. Just because Europe would rather shrivel up and blow away, while becoming ever more dependent on the US and it’s costly LNG. Opting to take their own people down in the process, doesn’t mean other nations are as […]
It certainly looks like Russia is slowly cutting the Ukraine off from their Black Sea access– Once entirely landlocked, I’d expect it will be broken up.. As other nations take back their former lands. Yes, this will take years, but, it’s looking more and more plausible RT A key bridge serving as a strategic link […]
As the EU talks about shutting down the Schengen agreement in an attempt to ostracize Spain. Morocco clearly shipped tens of thousands of people to the border crossing- we’ll start with that. Then we’ll talk about the role of Israel. For those who may be unaware Israel’s been a player in North Africa for some […]