The war is about whatever Donald Trump says it is about. And if that changes on an hourly basis it is because he is a world leading military and diplomatic strategist. (View Post)

I suspect Hegseth is going to take the fall for this clusterfuck. The really interesting one will be whether Rubio also gets the axe in order to try and save the midterms. He has high hopes of 2028. (View Post)

Kharg gives control of Iranian exports (although not as much as many news reports cite) but does not give control of the Straits. If kharg is invaded then there will be even less reason for Iran to g… (View Post)

Kharg does not give control of the Straits. Stick to the drinking. (View Post)

"America now has no choice but to 1. Seize Kharg island with actual troops then 2. Nuke a couple of small Iranian cities, or military bases, with the clear message that the USA will destroy the … (View Post)