Tag Archives: Iran

It started with Roosevelt, it ended with Trump: Americans are no longer welcome here

Posted on April 19, 2026 by borderslynn

Franklin D. Roosevelt established a significant relationship with Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia, during a historic meeting with King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud aboard the USS Quincy on February 14, 1945. This meeting laid the groundwork for long-term U.S.-Saudi relations, … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged assurance of safety, asymmetric warfare, catastrophic consequences, employment in Middle East, GCC, global economy, IMF warning, investment risk, Iran, Israeli inspired war, oil companies profiting, petrodollars, Roosevelt, Trump's illegal war, US citizens, US military, WW2 | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged Aramco, insider trading, Iran, PIF, reputational loss, Saudi Arabia, sportswashing, US-ISRAELI illegal war, winners and losers | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged 1963, assassination of US President, Dimona, Iran, israel, John F Kennedy, nuclear weapons, Obama, President Trump, warnings | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged anneing Southern Lebanon, dialogue, Iran, israel, Israeli war on Shia muslims, Lebanon, Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, President Trump, Smotrich, Strait of Hormuz, US | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged 1979, British, Caliphate, egypt, French, GameTheory, historical divisions, Iran, Iraq, ISIS, Lebanon, middle east, Pakistan, Palestinians, Saudi Arabia, shia, sunni, Turkey | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged China, deals, Europe, Gaza, Hungary, Iran, Islamabad, J D Vance, Kushner, Moscow, Netanyahu, oil, Orbán, Pakistan, peace, Strait of Hormuz, US, Witkoff | Leave a comment

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/

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged deranged threat, Holy See, Iran, medieval, Pete Hegseth, threats to the Pope, US military, Vatican | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged death, destruction, Donald Trump, emergency?, illegal war, international trade, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, toll, US, world economy | Leave a comment

The day war crimes were threatened by President Trump

Posted on April 7, 2026 by borderslynn

I am reproducing Paul Krugman’s Substack comment:

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged assymetric warfare, bridges, corruption, desalination plants, destruction, Donald Trump, international trade, Iran, madness, oil, power mad, Strait of Hormuz, terrorism, US military, US-Israel, war crimes threat, wealth obsessed | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged GCC, Iran, Israel-US attacks, war strike mapper | Leave a comment

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