Iran Super Thread- Merged

[Colin Parkinson]

In what way could they guarantee the safety of ships from Iran with a toll? 100+ ships crossed the strait every day before the war, there's a reason why the USN isn't escorting ships now and the US charging a toll instead of Iran isn't going to change that.

Unless the plan is for the US to take up the role for Iran of shooting at ships and blocking the strait themselves.

That's the rub, if you are asking for protection money, you kind of need to deliver.

The US also needs to quietly bang KSA and UAE heads together and say: "Sort out your squabble in Yemen and form a united front to squeeze the Houthis.

 

[HavokFour]

Not sure if it means anything, but it's notable. It was set for 8AM and long before Trumps 8PM "deadline" on Teusday.

Pentagon cancels Tuesday press briefing with Caine, Hegseth​

 

[HavokFour]

Israel struck South Pars again, so...

https://twitter.com/x/status/2041335927398707409