https://007diva.com/ en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:12:53 +0100 https://007diva.com/2026/09/09/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:12:53 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/09/09/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 194 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The IAEA board approved a resolution to report Iran to the Security Council over its nuclear programme. Iran criticised the agency’s decision. Brent crude futures hit $100 a barrel as the crisis worsened. Neither side is backing down.</p> <p>252/365</p> Day 194 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The IAEA board approved a resolution to report Iran to the Security Council over its nuclear programme. Iran criticised the agency’s decision. Brent crude futures hit $100 a barrel as the crisis worsened. Neither side is backing down. 252/365 https://007diva.com/2026/09/08/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:51:52 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/09/08/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 193 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Iran reported it captured an unmanned US submersible at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz. Apparently a US official confirmed to the press that an underwater drone operated by US forces in the Middle East malfunctioned more than a day ago.</p> <p>251/365</p> Day 193 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Iran reported it captured an unmanned US submersible at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz. Apparently a US official confirmed to the press that an underwater drone operated by US forces in the Middle East malfunctioned more than a day ago. 251/365 https://007diva.com/2026/09/07/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:14:04 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/09/07/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 192 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Shipping data experts stated that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell 28 percent to 77 vessels in the week commencing 31 August. However a US official told the press that the waterway is fully open and under US Navy control (so embarrassing)</p> <p>250/365</p> Day 192 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Shipping data experts stated that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell 28 percent to 77 vessels in the week commencing 31 August. However a US official told the press that the waterway is fully open and under US Navy control (so embarrassing) 250/365 https://007diva.com/2026/09/06/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:18:47 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/09/06/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 191 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre ranked the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz as “severe”. Academics in Iran opined that there would be an “escalation” in the conflict. There have been tit for tat strikes in the Strait…</p> <p>249/365</p> Day 191 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre ranked the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz as “severe”. Academics in Iran opined that there would be an “escalation” in the conflict. There have been tit for tat strikes in the Strait… 249/365 https://007diva.com/2026/09/05/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:18:32 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/09/05/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 190 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Speculation was rife that Iran’s leaders believed a policy of restraint had not served its interests. Iran’s military warned strikes on US military vessels could intensify. tRump remained frustrated over Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz.</p> <p>248/365</p> Day 190 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Speculation was rife that Iran’s leaders believed a policy of restraint had not served its interests. Iran’s military warned strikes on US military vessels could intensify. tRump remained frustrated over Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz. 248/365 https://007diva.com/2026/09/04/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:28:28 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/09/04/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 189 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>tRump said the US may hit Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain “very soon”. Iran warned that its response to US attacks would be “asymmetrical” and “multi-layered”. The US VP said the US would investigate the strike on an Iranian wedding party which killed five</p> <p>247/365</p> Day 189 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. tRump said the US may hit Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain “very soon”. Iran warned that its response to US attacks would be “asymmetrical” and “multi-layered”. The US VP said the US would investigate the strike on an Iranian wedding party which killed five 247/365 https://007diva.com/2026/09/03/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:07:08 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/09/03/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 188 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Iran claimed it had attacked bases in Kuwait &amp; the UAE, in response to “the US’ crimes against the Iranian people”. However, a US official told Al Jazeera that none of the US bases in the region were hit. The truth might emerge some day.</p> <p>246/365</p> Day 188 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Iran claimed it had attacked bases in Kuwait & the UAE, in response to “the US’ crimes against the Iranian people”. However, a US official told Al Jazeera that none of the US bases in the region were hit. The truth might emerge some day. 246/365 https://007diva.com/2026/09/02/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:55:10 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/09/02/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 187 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>tRump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself (will Google rush to do his bidding?) The US military campaign continued, with Iran sustaining devastation, damage and deaths. But Iran maintained control of the Strait via sea mines.</p> <p>245/365</p> Day 187 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. tRump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself (will Google rush to do his bidding?) The US military campaign continued, with Iran sustaining devastation, damage and deaths. But Iran maintained control of the Strait via sea mines. 245/365 https://007diva.com/2026/09/01/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:16:49 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/09/01/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 186 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The US started military strikes in Iran at 16:00 GMT. tRump warned that if Iran were to retaliate, the US would strike again “at a much harder and higher level”. The IRGC warned that the US would face “severe punishment” for the attack.</p> <p>244/365</p> Day 186 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The US started military strikes in Iran at 16:00 GMT. tRump warned that if Iran were to retaliate, the US would strike again “at a much harder and higher level”. The IRGC warned that the US would face “severe punishment” for the attack. 244/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/31/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:47:50 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/31/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 185 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Iran reported it had attacked US bases in Jordan &amp; US military targets in the UAE, in retaliation for US strikes on Larak Island. Trump described the Strait of Hormuz as in “extremely good shape”. No indication of any diplomatic progress.</p> <p>243/365</p> Day 185 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Iran reported it had attacked US bases in Jordan & US military targets in the UAE, in retaliation for US strikes on Larak Island. Trump described the Strait of Hormuz as in “extremely good shape”. No indication of any diplomatic progress. 243/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/30/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:31:21 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/30/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 184 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The US bombed two IRGC rocket launchers on Larak Island. Iran promised to respond ⁠and punish those responsible. What’s next? Will Iran respond against US interests in the region and / or against US partners in the region?</p> <p>242/365</p> Day 184 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The US bombed two IRGC rocket launchers on Larak Island. Iran promised to respond ⁠and punish those responsible. What’s next? Will Iran respond against US interests in the region and / or against US partners in the region? 242/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/29/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:52:22 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/29/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 183 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>This crisis has now been going on for six months. There doesn’t seem to be an end in sight.</p> <p>Iran maintained that it had firm control over the Strait of Hormuz. The US stated that the Strait was open and cleared of mines. Not winning. SIX MONTHS</p> <p>241/365</p> Day 183 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. This crisis has now been going on for six months. There doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Iran maintained that it had firm control over the Strait of Hormuz. The US stated that the Strait was open and cleared of mines. Not winning. SIX MONTHS 241/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/28/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:08:06 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/28/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 182 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The US: “the Strait of Hormuz is open, mines are cleared, no talks are scheduled and the naval blockade remains.” Meanwhile, Iran was apparently drafting a list of conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz in response to mediator requests.</p> <p>240/365</p> Day 182 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The US: “the Strait of Hormuz is open, mines are cleared, no talks are scheduled and the naval blockade remains.” Meanwhile, Iran was apparently drafting a list of conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz in response to mediator requests. 240/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/27/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:35:04 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/27/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 181 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Iran and Qatar discussed agreement to implement a “joint project” to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz. tRump stated he was “not in a hurry” for negotiations with Tehran to end the crisis. Time &amp; space for regional diplomacy perhaps?</p> <p>239/365</p> Day 181 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Iran and Qatar discussed agreement to implement a “joint project” to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz. tRump stated he was “not in a hurry” for negotiations with Tehran to end the crisis. Time & space for regional diplomacy perhaps? 239/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/26/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:32:16 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/26/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 180 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz remained closed; an academic in Iran reported that the country was prepared for a “war of attrition”. tRump said that both economic &amp; military action “are effective”. More military strikes likely then?</p> <p>238/365</p> Day 180 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz remained closed; an academic in Iran reported that the country was prepared for a “war of attrition”. tRump said that both economic & military action “are effective”. More military strikes likely then? 238/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/25/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:35:51 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/25/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 179 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Tehran said it would retaliate against countries supporting the US’s campaign of economic isolation. tRump claimed the US “removed &amp;/or detonated” all mines within international waters of the Strait of Hormuz. Regional diplomacy has stalled.</p> <p>237/365</p> Day 179 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Tehran said it would retaliate against countries supporting the US’s campaign of economic isolation. tRump claimed the US “removed &/or detonated” all mines within international waters of the Strait of Hormuz. Regional diplomacy has stalled. 237/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/24/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:01:58 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/24/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 178 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The US announced new sanctions on Iran. tRump urged US allies to join the measure. Iran ⁠warned that vessels violating its rules for transiting the ⁠Strait of Hormuz could face restrictions. The global economy is in grave danger. Is it hopeless?</p> <p>236/365</p> Day 178 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The US announced new sanctions on Iran. tRump urged US allies to join the measure. Iran ⁠warned that vessels violating its rules for transiting the ⁠Strait of Hormuz could face restrictions. The global economy is in grave danger. Is it hopeless? 236/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/23/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:54:30 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/23/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 177 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Iran’s president: “[Iran] is in a full-scale economic, military and security war”; the IRGC stated the US resorting to economic warfare is proof of defeat on the battlefield. tRump reposted a map marking the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW US Territory”.</p> <p>235/365</p> Day 177 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Iran’s president: “[Iran] is in a full-scale economic, military and security war”; the IRGC stated the US resorting to economic warfare is proof of defeat on the battlefield. tRump reposted a map marking the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW US Territory”. 235/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/22/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:26:43 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/22/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 176 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>tRump said he views “the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now”; while Iran stated its military doctrine was shifting from a “defensive” to an “offensive” posture, ramping up its production of weapons and defensive equipment.</p> <p>234/365</p> Day 176 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. tRump said he views “the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now”; while Iran stated its military doctrine was shifting from a “defensive” to an “offensive” posture, ramping up its production of weapons and defensive equipment. 234/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/21/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:21:32 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/21/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 175/365 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Iran stated the latest US threats of economic warfare were “doomed to fail”. Oman &amp; Iran discussed returning to talks about the Strait of Hormuz. NATO held meetings this week on member states’ support for protecting ships in the waterway.</p> <p>233/365</p> Day 175/365 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Iran stated the latest US threats of economic warfare were “doomed to fail”. Oman & Iran discussed returning to talks about the Strait of Hormuz. NATO held meetings this week on member states’ support for protecting ships in the waterway. 233/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/20/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:10:06 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/20/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 174 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>tRump announced a campaign to isolate Iran economically. Analysts stated that economic campaigns, rather than military action, was a way to stabilise the markets and keep oil prices down ahead of the midterms. Maybe military strikes in the Autumn?</p> <p>232/365</p> Day 174 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. tRump announced a campaign to isolate Iran economically. Analysts stated that economic campaigns, rather than military action, was a way to stabilise the markets and keep oil prices down ahead of the midterms. Maybe military strikes in the Autumn? 232/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/19/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:40:21 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/19/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 173/365 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Iran’s chief negotiator said that the US was seeking an “honourable exit” from the Middle East. Surely everyone knows that it is way too late for that? tRump confirmed that talks with Iran were not taking place. Regional diplomacy hopefully?</p> <p>231/365</p> Day 173/365 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Iran’s chief negotiator said that the US was seeking an “honourable exit” from the Middle East. Surely everyone knows that it is way too late for that? tRump confirmed that talks with Iran were not taking place. Regional diplomacy hopefully? 231/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/18/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:21:25 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/18/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 172 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>tRump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz “a US territory”. Regional diplomats and mediators seemed to be waiting on a bilateral deal between Iran &amp; Oman on the Strait before returning to broader talks between Iran &amp; the US. SIGHS!</p> <p>230/365</p> Day 172 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. tRump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz “a US territory”. Regional diplomats and mediators seemed to be waiting on a bilateral deal between Iran & Oman on the Strait before returning to broader talks between Iran & the US. SIGHS! 230/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/17/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:15:47 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/17/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 171 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The MOU was weak. tRump stated Iran should “put up the white flag of surrender”. However an IRGC commander was clear that Iran’s defensive posture was poised to shift to an offensive one under a new “maximum deterrence” policy. Nightmare continues</p> <p>229/365</p> Day 171 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The MOU was weak. tRump stated Iran should “put up the white flag of surrender”. However an IRGC commander was clear that Iran’s defensive posture was poised to shift to an offensive one under a new “maximum deterrence” policy. Nightmare continues 229/365 https://007diva.com/2026/08/16/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:31:05 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/08/16/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 170 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The 60 day period of the MoU signed in June is due to expire by 17 August. The US and Iran have accused each other of violating the agreement. It remains to be seen whether economic factors &amp; the US midterms will be decisive going forward.</p> <p>228/365</p> Day 170 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The 60 day period of the MoU signed in June is due to expire by 17 August. The US and Iran have accused each other of violating the agreement. It remains to be seen whether economic factors & the US midterms will be decisive going forward. 228/365