When a country's top diplomat starts using terms like "act of war" to portray an act by an enemy state, then the world should get ready for actual war. I don't know whether Mike Pompeo realizes that he just threw down the gauntlet and made a real war that much more likely. My guess is that he, like his boss, is offering empty threats he has neither the … [Read more...]
Trump “Locked and Loaded” for Iran Attack on Saudi Arabia’s Behalf
Saudi Arabia oil supply was attacked. There is reason to believe that we know the culprit, are locked and loaded depending on verification, but are waiting to hear from the Kingdom as to who they believe was the cause of this attack, and under what terms we would proceed! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 15, 2019 As part of Bibi Netanyahu's … [Read more...]
Did Iran Just Shut Down Half of Saudi Arabia’s Oil Production?
There's a mystery hovering about today, in the aftermath of a major attack on several Saudi oil fields, which shut down half of the country's oil production. There are two conflicting reports on the source of the assault. The first says that Houthi rebels launched a drone swarm against Saudi targets which resulted in the fires and destruction to the oil … [Read more...]
Trump Considering $15-Billion in Sanctions Relief if Iran Returns to Nuclear Deal
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