Well he is going to tank it for the Republicans. Polymarket has the Democrats winning now.
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There are widespread reports on Iran allowing "any country aside from the US and Israel" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
If this is true, China and India alone will be able to restore nearly 7 million barrels of oil supply PER DAY.In other words, ~39% of the 18 million barrels per day of supply currently offline due to the Strait of Hormuz closure would return to the market.
This would be massive news if confirmed and really help calm the markets down.
If this is true, China and India alone will be able to restore nearly 7 million barrels of oil supply PER DAY.In other words, ~39% of the 18 million barrels per day of supply currently offline due to the Strait of Hormuz closure would return to the market.
This would be massive news if confirmed and really help calm the markets down.
trump is in a mess. he declared victory without a susesion plan. he is now asking the er and uk to help him. the bully just got his horns clipped. barstow offered to send two aircraft carriers to the gulf. he told him he did not need his after the war was already won. really. the strait still isn’t open to the usa and the nuclear enriched material is still in country. the usa economy is headed to a recession like 2008. he just removed regulations on banks to lend money. prices are high. my city is paying 5.00 a gallon for gas combined with credit card debt, real estate prices higher and people not afford to make ends meet. what else can you ruin
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I don't think Jr. is too eager to end the war any time soon. Truth be told you kill my father and family and ask me to end the war. Not sure I would agree either.
More and more of the world is just saying No to Trump.
Europe is learning how to say “no” to Donald Trump over the US-Israel war with Iran. Saw this in Bloomberg.
Nearly three weeks into the expanding conflict, leaders from Germany, Greece and Norway have stopped equivocating and started outright telling the US president they won’t help in his campaign with Israel against the Islamic Republic.
“The simple answer is no,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said at a Bloomberg event in Athens on Tuesday. It’s a notable change since the start of the war, when European leaders evaded questions about international law and heaped scorn on the Iranian government.
Canada also made clear on Tuesday that it has no intention of joining offensive military actions against Iran. Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Canada’s priority is to find a path toward de-escalation and to protect civilian lives, but did not rule out the possibility of contributing to efforts aimed at freeing up traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, should allies ultimately agree on a response.
Trump, 79, lashed out against longtime US allies who’ve rejected his appeals for help, specifically denouncing NATO for making what the Republican called a “foolish mistake.” European and alliance officials have noted the US and Israel began the war, and that even if they chose to help, additional military assets might not have any effect.
“I wonder what is Trump expecting from a handful of European frigates which the mighty US Navy cannot achieve there on its own,” German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told reporters in Berlin.
Trump’s open frustration illustrates the costs of his go-it-alone approach as the conflict wears on. Oil has continued to hover around $100 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remains all but impassable.
Europe is learning how to say “no” to Donald Trump over the US-Israel war with Iran. Saw this in Bloomberg.
Nearly three weeks into the expanding conflict, leaders from Germany, Greece and Norway have stopped equivocating and started outright telling the US president they won’t help in his campaign with Israel against the Islamic Republic.
“The simple answer is no,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said at a Bloomberg event in Athens on Tuesday. It’s a notable change since the start of the war, when European leaders evaded questions about international law and heaped scorn on the Iranian government.
Canada also made clear on Tuesday that it has no intention of joining offensive military actions against Iran. Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Canada’s priority is to find a path toward de-escalation and to protect civilian lives, but did not rule out the possibility of contributing to efforts aimed at freeing up traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, should allies ultimately agree on a response.
Trump, 79, lashed out against longtime US allies who’ve rejected his appeals for help, specifically denouncing NATO for making what the Republican called a “foolish mistake.” European and alliance officials have noted the US and Israel began the war, and that even if they chose to help, additional military assets might not have any effect.
“I wonder what is Trump expecting from a handful of European frigates which the mighty US Navy cannot achieve there on its own,” German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told reporters in Berlin.
Trump’s open frustration illustrates the costs of his go-it-alone approach as the conflict wears on. Oil has continued to hover around $100 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remains all but impassable.
Most of the world seems to not want to take part in this mess. Maybe they learned from the Iraq "weapons of mass destruction mess".
Historically, Argentina has stayed out of major global conflicts. However, under President Javier Milei, the country is suddenly taking an aggressive stance. By explicitly aligning with the United States and Israel, Argentina is inserting itself into the middle of global tensions, which brings new and unpredictable risks.
The situation escalated quickly this week:
The President broke diplomatic tradition by openly calling Iran an "enemy state" and heavily criticizing its regime. Most Argentine friends I know (even Jewish friends) tell me he has no right to speak for them. They don't want the attention he is bringing.
In response, Iran officially labeled Argentina a "Hostile Nation." This means all peaceful communication and mediation channels have been cut off. The two countries are now essentially one step away from open conflict, treating any interaction as a threat.
Argentina is acting like a NATO member. In April 2024, Argentina applied to become a "Global Partner" with NATO. Even though the application is still processing, the government is acting as if it is already in the club. While this status doesn't guarantee that NATO will automatically defend Argentina if it is attacked, it does require the country to link its military and intelligence operations directly with the U.S. and Europe.
We all know they are on the USA side. No need to keep foaming at the mouth about this. By officially backing specific U.S. and Israeli military actions and labeling the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group, Argentina is no longer a neutral bystander. Under international rules, providing this kind of political and logistical cover to one side technically makes Argentina a legitimate target for retaliation by the other side.
Why are they even thinking about buying expensive weapons. They are piss poor! Even though the country is facing severe domestic financial struggles and making deep cuts to basic public infrastructure, the government is taking on public debt to buy military equipment, such as 24 F-16 fighter jets. These purchases aren't meant to solve local border issues; they are designed to help Argentina run missions alongside its new foreign allies.
These political moves carry serious, real-world consequences for the public:
Increased Danger: By becoming a strategic target, Argentina faces a much higher risk of retaliation, such as cyberattacks or asymmetric attacks on essential infrastructure like the power grid, water supply, and communications networks.
Loss of Independence: Argentina is no longer seen as a peaceful, neutral territory. Instead, it has become a piece in a larger global chess game, subordinating its own national security to the outcomes of foreign conflicts it cannot control.
Big Mistake.
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I guess you don't know much about Trump and his history.
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What military? It is laughable reading some posts saying Argentina has committed to sending ships to Iran. What ships?
VINO
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Argentina should focus on Argentina. I don't know what Milei is thinking. He is buried so far up Trump's ass. And more so Israel's ass.
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Here is the link to bet. It is 68% as of today. I just bet $300 yes.
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