https://freerepublic.com/tag/habitualtdstrolling/ en-us Thu, 7 May 2026 18:26:45 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4378159/posts OK. I have been doing my best to read the Trump tea leaves, figure out the Art of the Deal, and parse all the information out there so that I can figure out Donald Trump's strategy in the Iran War. I thought I had a good handle on it, and until the past few days, Trump's behavior accorded pretty well with my overall theory. Trump's strategy appeared to have been to pressure Iran into full and complete capitulation on the issues of nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles (which exist to make attacking Iran nearly impossible), and to get the Strait of... Hot Air https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4378159/posts#comment Thu, 7 May 2026 18:26:45 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4378161/posts Dubai: Defying international law governing global waterways, Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack. According to a document seen by CNN, Tehran has introduced new rules for vessels seeking passage through the strategic waterway, pressing ahead with efforts to formalise control over Hormuz despite repeated US and regional warnings. The document, titled “Vessel Information Declaration,” was issued by Iran’s newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA). It requires vessels transiting Hormuz to submit detailed information, including ownership, crew nationalities, cargo details and voyage plans, before... Gulf News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4378161/posts#comment Thu, 7 May 2026 18:29:41 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4378093/posts "Saudi Arabia is reported to have told him its airspace cannot be used for operations." Donald Trump has suffered a major operational setback as he has been reportedly told by Saudi Arabia that the US cannot use their airspace, says former US assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs, David Satterfield. Times News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4378093/posts#comment Thu, 7 May 2026 12:44:33 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4378112/posts Fresh questions are being raised over why US President Donald Trump abruptly paused “Project Freedom,” the naval mission launched to secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, Saudi Arabia refused to allow US military aircraft involved in the operation to use its airspace or bases, forcing Washington to halt the mission days after it began. The developments come as the US claims progress in talks with Iran over a possible deal. However, Tehran has pushed back against reports of a breakthrough, with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf mocking US media coverage of the negotiations as... First Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4378112/posts#comment Thu, 7 May 2026 14:18:09 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4378117/posts President Trump suspended a plan to have the military escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabian officials warned Riyadh would not allow the US to use its airspace or air bases to support the initiative.“Project Freedom,” which the president announced Sunday evening, was paused Tuesday following pushback from the Gulf nation — as well as a phone conversation between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that did not resolve the issue, NBC News reported. The military operation had been intended to stop Iran from blocking the vital waterway, through which at least one-fifth of... The New York Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4378117/posts#comment Thu, 7 May 2026 14:58:58 GMT