Day 166 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nThe (moribund) MOU’s 60-day deadline is set to expire on 16 August. tRump claimed that US forces were in “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan continues to work to bring the US and Iran to negotiate, to unblock the key waterway.
\n224/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-12T19:05:30+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/12/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/11/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 165 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nAccording to Iran’s news agency, the Strait of Hormuz “will not be opened until the United States changes its behaviour and accepts Iran’s conditions.” Senior ministers from Pakistan were in Tehran for high level talks, maybe significant?
\n223/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-11T20:17:23+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/11/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/10/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 164 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nYikes! tRump stated the US would seek compensation from Iran “for all of the people that [Iran] have killed… in many conflicts”. Tit for tat? New appointments seemed to indicate a shift in Iran’s leadership and possibly in any upcoming negotiations. SIGHS!
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-10T20:26:49+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/10/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/09/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 163 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nThe IRGC issued conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran stated they were not holding negotiations with the US. The triple whammy of midterm elections, oil prices and inflation weigh heavy on the US administration. Not winning!
\n221/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-09T20:37:16+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/09/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/08/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 162 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nIran stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz was not subject to a deal with Oman, but was conditional on the US “fully accepting” Tehran’s conditions. Surely tRump finally realises that Iran has the most significant leverage in this war?
\n220/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-08T19:28:57+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/08/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/07/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 161 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nIran & Oman agreed on a framework for a protocol in the Strait of Hormuz. tRump stated that the war on Iran would conclude “pretty soon”. Saudi Arabia, Turkiye & Pakistan signed a defence pact. Is it because the US is no longer reliable?
\n219/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-07T20:23:40+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/07/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/06/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 160 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nIran stated a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was close to being finalised. However the agreement could ban ships from “hostile” countries from using the waterway. tRump stated on social media that the conflict was “going very well”
\n218/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-06T19:52:00+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/06/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/05/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 159 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nIran stated that a deal with Oman on a route through the Strait of Hormuz was being “finalised”. Iran stated that the talks between Iran & Oman “have nothing to do with the United States”. It is not very likely that tRump’s ego will allow this
\n217/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-05T19:36:31+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/05/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/04/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 158 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nDespite US statements to the contrary, Iran’s strategy regarding the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to change. Why should it? The Iranians have leverage and are in talks with Oman. Regional diplomats are working hard but tRump isn’t winning.
\n216/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-04T17:42:40+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/04/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/03/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 157 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nWhile tRump claimed talks with Iran were ongoing, the Iranians stated that said there were no plans to receive a delegation nor to send an Iranian one. Iran & Oman discussed the Strait of Hormuz. tRump’s not winning at all. Embarrassing
\n215/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-03T20:04:21+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/03/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/02/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 156 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nHere we go again: tRump cancelled planned attacks on Iran “subject to being able to rapidly make a deal”; while Oman & Iran were in the “final stages”, with talks on the future of the Strait of Hormuz. So no legally binding treaties then? SIGH
\n214/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-02T20:10:21+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/02/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/01/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 155 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nThe US State Department issued travel warning for the entire Middle East region, advising Americans to consider leaving. Iran’s military stated US actions increasingly risked igniting regional conflict. Ominous rhetoric & increasing escalation
\n213/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-08-01T20:36:02+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/08/01/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/31/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 154 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\ntRump stated the US would be hitting Iran “hard” in August. The IRGC targeted a US base in Kuwait in response to US attacks on Iran on 30 July. Tough decisions ahead then, as the US midterm elections loom. The Strait of Hormuz is still closed.
\n212/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-31T22:15:25+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/31/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/30/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 153 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nThe IRGC stated it targeted US bases in Kuwait & Jordan after US attacks in Iran. Iran confirmed that talks with Omani officials were ongoing over the Strait of Hormuz. It is getting harder to see a diplomatic path out of this nightmare.
\n211/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-30T18:38:46+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/30/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/29/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 152 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nTehran rejected Oman’s proposal to split transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz. tRump threatened retaliatory action after Iran fired missiles at a US base in Jordan. This war of choice & rising petrol prices are a disaster for the GOP.
\n210/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-29T19:28:54+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/29/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/28/day-of-the-usisrael-conflict.html", "content_html": "Day 151 of the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
\nIran stated that they would take “any action” to retain control of the Strait of Hormuz. Oman presented a proposal to Iran for joint management of the Strait with “voluntary fees”. Yes, the same waterway that was open before tRump’s war…
\n209/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-28T21:25:58+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/28/day-of-the-usisrael-conflict.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/27/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 150 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nIran stated that the US is “stuck and struggling” after 150 days of their war of choice. tRump again denied that the US was low on munitions: he’s not winning. The Strait of Hormuz is still closed and diplomats must be exasperated by the stalemate
\n208/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-27T18:55:36+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/27/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/26/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 149 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nAfter 12 nights of bombing, there have been two consecutive nights with no US attacks on Iran. In response, Tehran stated that it had halted retaliatory attacks in the region. The Strait of Hormuz remained closed with no resolution in sight.
\n207/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-26T20:53:31+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/26/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/25/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 148 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nThe Iranians stated Tehran did not fear threats or succumb to pressure. Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Yemen’s Houthi-held city of Hodeidah, as the regional war between the US and Iran escalated. The Strait of Hormuz remained closed. Winning?
\n206/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-25T20:37:36+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/25/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/24/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 147 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nThings were still chaotic: tRump stated that the “massive” attack he threatened earlier this week might not be necessary. But he also stated that the US remained locked & loaded. State Department career diplomats must be in despair.
\n205/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-24T22:52:59+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/24/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/23/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 146 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nThe IRGC issued a warning over the use of UK bases by US bombers. tRump warned he was close to making a decision on a “massive attack” on Iran. Oil prices temporarily exceeded $100 a barrel, as the global energy crisis continued. So much chaos.
\n204/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-23T21:23:48+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/23/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/22/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 145 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nThe Iranians warned that they would globalise the consequences of US “mistakes”. An ominous statement. tRump threatened to bomb & destroy Iranian infrastructure every time ships are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. There are no off ramps.
\n203/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-22T19:58:55+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/22/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/21/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 144 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\n10 consecutive nights of US bombing in Iran. Iranian strikes on critical infrastructure in Kuwait resulted in the rationing of electricity. tRump stated that the Iranians are “desperate” for talks. The Strait of Hormuz is still closed. Winning? No
\n202/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-21T22:01:19+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/21/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/20/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 143 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nIranian media reported explosions in southern Iran. The US military confirmed that new strikes were carried out on Iran. On social media, tRump stated “every time Iran kills an American soldier they will pay for that killing many times over”.
\n201/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-20T22:38:59+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/20/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" }, { "id": "http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/07/19/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html", "content_html": "Day 142 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.
\nReports from Iran that an under construction nuclear plant was hit in a US strike. In Kuwait, the government stated that civilian infrastructure has been attacked by Iran. And yes, the Strait of Hormuz is still closed to international shipping.
\n200/365
\n", "date_published": "2026-07-19T22:37:12+01:00", "url": "https://007diva.com/2026/07/19/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html" } ] }