Tag Archives: Iran

You’re not singing anymore….

Posted on April 18, 2026 by borderslynn

The title of this blog is the first line of the UK footballer fans chant when the visiting top team favoured to win – is losing. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/04/17/saudi-turns-back-on-world-as-iran-war-derails-spending/ For example: LIV Golf just the start. Saudis abandon sportswashing after huge losses … Continue reading →

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In 1963 JFK told Israel not to develop a nuclear weapon on Dimona

Posted on April 16, 2026 by borderslynn

In the year of his assassination, John F Kennedy warned Ben Gurion of Israel not to develop a nuclear weapon. They did so. President Kennedy gave Israel a strong warning about its nuclear reactor in 1963 Kennedy, who was otherwise … Continue reading →

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He said ‘no more wars’

Posted on April 15, 2026 by borderslynn

This headline of ‘more’ troops is apparently not quite correct. These troops have been on their way since the end of March and will arrive soon: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/us-to-send-thousands-of-troops-to-iran-after-trump-says-war-is-almost-over/ar-AA20WtA0 Terrence Goggin (Substack) suggests it would take 100,000 US troops to take over … Continue reading →

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Historical markers in the Middle East

Posted on April 14, 2026 by borderslynn

Below is an extract from Wajeeh Lion’s, Substack. I urge you to read the full article ‘Beyond Belief: The 1,400-Year History and Modern Geopolitics of the Sunni-Shia Divide ​The 1979 Revolution and the Sectarianization of Geopolitics ​The catalyst for the … Continue reading →

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Mega fail in Islamabad and Hungary

Posted on April 13, 2026 by borderslynn

J D Vance has been busy – failing. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15728111/Did-JD-Vances-Hungary-visit-backfire-Viktor-Orban-US-Vice-Presidents-support-failed-reverse-slide-PMs-polling-suffered-crushing-election-defeat.html And in Islamabad: Photos: Vance departs Pakistan after failing to reach deal with Iran JD Vance says talks with Iran ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement Last updated: April 12, 2026 … Continue reading →

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Pentagon: threatening the Pope

Posted on April 9, 2026 by borderslynn

Words are beyond me……… https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/pentagon-vatican-diplomatic-clash-1790870 Widely covered: Pope Publicly Shames Trump for His Deranged Threat PAPAL SCOLDING Josh Fiallo Breaking News Reporter Updated Apr. 7 2026 5:54PM EDT Published Apr. 7 2026 3:35PM EDT  https://www.thedailybeast.com/pope-publicly-shames-trump-for-his-deranged-threat/

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Trump keen to make money out of toll of traffic through The Strait

Posted on April 8, 2026 by borderslynn

One minute he theatens a whole civilisation with extinction and then loves the idea of partnering with his enemy to share the massive profits! Trump says he’s considering ‘joint venture’ with Iran for Strait of Hormuz tolls by Ryan Mancini – 04/08/26 … Continue reading →

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The day war crimes were threatened by President Trump

Posted on April 7, 2026 by borderslynn

I am reproducing Paul Krugman’s Substack comment:

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Monitoring strikes on Iran by Israeli-US military

Posted on April 6, 2026 by borderslynn

As war crimes mean nothing to President Trump, today, 6th April 2026, Iran resists the ‘deal’ Trump demanded to open the Strait of Hormuz. ‘The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that could be tomorrow’…..Trump said … Continue reading →

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Friends of Iran

Posted on April 6, 2026 by borderslynn

June 2025: ‘Obliterated’: The firestorm over how Trump described damage to Iran nuclear sites He’s sticking with that word despite a U.S. intel report suggesting otherwise. ByAlexandra Hutzler June 25, 2025, 9:32 PM …………… Description at odds with early US … Continue reading →

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