Now for the slightly slow amongst us, let me try to explain: - If your best mate suggests punching someone in the face repeatedly, it is okay to say you're not going to give them a lift in your … (View Post)

When at war, countries are inclined to do war-like things. I don't think anyone can reasonably blame Iran for its response. The US and Israel need to have a plan to finish what they started. Cho… (View Post)

There cannot be anything more tiresome than people angling for a Labour leadership contest two days into a major regional conflict that we may get dragged into given the breadth of Iran's retali… (View Post)

I'm enjoying the Russian Ambassador's condemnation of the US-Israel breach of international law. Whatever you think of the merits of the strikes, the speech seems to be one of the longest p… (View Post)

Yes I think the Venezuelan option seems most likely. An Islamic Revolutionary Guard leader who is willing to accede to most American demands yet retain domestic control. The people of Iran see no imp… (View Post)