Iran. Things to watch for: If the Straits of Hormuz are shut, what the fuck are China going to do? This is a problem for them as much as anyone so It will be interesting what they make of this move. … (View Post)

Some observations when it comes to Iran. Marco Rubio's comments today need to be listened to, twice. After the initial shock of Day 1 the Iranians still dont have a connected up effort such is t… (View Post)

What this conflict should do, though anyone watching Ukraine should have seen it already, is understand that the lowly one way drone is an absolute bollocks to deal with. SHORAD (short range air defe… (View Post)

There was a lot of weight leaned on HMG by the Gulf states in the last 24 hours. The decision to allow use of UK bases has marginal impact as the US planned without them anyway. Cyprus is handy for a… (View Post)

This is the point where the opponent gets their right of reply. Have no doubt the Iranian regime had a shitty first day but they are trying to reorganise,. not wholly succesfully so far but its bette… (View Post)