https://007diva.com/ en Tue, 12 May 2026 19:45:15 +0100 https://007diva.com/2026/05/12/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Tue, 12 May 2026 19:45:15 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/12/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 74 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>On the eve of his State Visit to China, tRump’s war of choice is still not over. He is heading to Beijing humiliated and looking nothing like a winner. It is deeply concerning that he may have to “give” something to assuage his hosts… Like Taiwan?</p> <p>132/365</p> Day 74 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. On the eve of his State Visit to China, tRump’s war of choice is still not over. He is heading to Beijing humiliated and looking nothing like a winner. It is deeply concerning that he may have to “give” something to assuage his hosts… Like Taiwan? 132/365 https://007diva.com/2026/05/11/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Mon, 11 May 2026 20:40:21 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/11/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 73 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Days ago, tRump stated that the war would be “over quickly”. Today he said that the ceasefire was “on life support” after having read Iran’s counter proposals to the memorandum. With neither side willing to compromise, there’s more pain to come.</p> <p>131/365</p> Day 73 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Days ago, tRump stated that the war would be “over quickly”. Today he said that the ceasefire was “on life support” after having read Iran’s counter proposals to the memorandum. With neither side willing to compromise, there’s more pain to come. 131/365 https://007diva.com/2026/05/10/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sun, 10 May 2026 19:46:48 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/10/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 72 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Iran has responded to the US’ proposals to the 14-point plan, via mediator Pakistan. The contents of the response is on a tight hold and has not been made public. This is just a memorandum of understanding, not a final peace deal. Not winning.</p> <p>130/365</p> Day 72 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Iran has responded to the US’ proposals to the 14-point plan, via mediator Pakistan. The contents of the response is on a tight hold and has not been made public. This is just a memorandum of understanding, not a final peace deal. Not winning. 130/365 https://007diva.com/2026/05/09/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sat, 09 May 2026 22:12:13 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/09/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 71 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The State Department issued a statement that there would be talks between Israel and Lebanon on 14 and 15 May. Difficult to assess whether this development would be satisfactory to Iran. But this could be an integral part of the 14-point memorandum</p> <p>129/365</p> Day 71 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The State Department issued a statement that there would be talks between Israel and Lebanon on 14 and 15 May. Difficult to assess whether this development would be satisfactory to Iran. But this could be an integral part of the 14-point memorandum 129/365 https://007diva.com/2026/05/08/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Fri, 08 May 2026 23:03:11 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/08/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 70 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>On 7 May, there were exchanges of fire between the US and Israel, despite tRump stating that the ceasefire was intact. Both sides maintained an aggressive rhetoric, with little indication that the memorandum of understanding would be agreed.</p> <p>128/365</p> Day 70 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. On 7 May, there were exchanges of fire between the US and Israel, despite tRump stating that the ceasefire was intact. Both sides maintained an aggressive rhetoric, with little indication that the memorandum of understanding would be agreed. 128/365 https://007diva.com/2026/05/07/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Thu, 07 May 2026 19:23:43 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/07/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 69 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Reports that Iran is considering a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the crisis. It would probably kick off negotiations for a full and sustainable agreement. tRump will be desperate to have this before he goes to China on 14 May.</p> <p>127/365</p> Day 69 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Reports that Iran is considering a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the crisis. It would probably kick off negotiations for a full and sustainable agreement. tRump will be desperate to have this before he goes to China on 14 May. 127/365 https://007diva.com/2026/05/06/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Wed, 06 May 2026 18:40:06 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/06/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 68 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>”Project Freedom” didn’t even last for 48 hours. On 5 May, Rubio stated the offensive aspect of “Epic Fury” was over, and yet tRump has posted that a high level of bombing will start if Iran does not accept his demands. Just chaotic, not winning.</p> <p>126/365</p> Day 68 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. ”Project Freedom” didn’t even last for 48 hours. On 5 May, Rubio stated the offensive aspect of “Epic Fury” was over, and yet tRump has posted that a high level of bombing will start if Iran does not accept his demands. Just chaotic, not winning. 126/365 https://007diva.com/2026/05/05/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Tue, 05 May 2026 22:12:56 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/05/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 67 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>No one is convinced that “Operation Freedom” will be successful, escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The US administration caused this catastrophe, with Iran weaponising its geography. Rubio is not reassuring. It’s still a dangerous phase.</p> <p>125/365</p> Day 67 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. No one is convinced that “Operation Freedom” will be successful, escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The US administration caused this catastrophe, with Iran weaponising its geography. Rubio is not reassuring. It’s still a dangerous phase. 125/365 https://007diva.com/2026/05/04/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Mon, 04 May 2026 23:38:45 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/04/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 66 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Dangerous escalations in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran reportedly exchange shots. The already fragile ceasefire is hanging on by a thread. Although the Strait was not initially a war objective, Iran has weaponised geography. Are we doomed?</p> <p>124/365</p> Day 66 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Dangerous escalations in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran reportedly exchange shots. The already fragile ceasefire is hanging on by a thread. Although the Strait was not initially a war objective, Iran has weaponised geography. Are we doomed? 124/365 https://007diva.com/2026/05/03/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sun, 03 May 2026 21:29:11 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/03/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 65 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Peace plan demands and counter proposals are being considered by Iran and the US. Iran’s demands are on the maximalist side, an appropriate initial negotiating tactic. The rest of the international community is suffering economically while we wait.</p> <p>123/365</p> Day 65 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Peace plan demands and counter proposals are being considered by Iran and the US. Iran’s demands are on the maximalist side, an appropriate initial negotiating tactic. The rest of the international community is suffering economically while we wait. 123/365 https://007diva.com/2026/05/02/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sat, 02 May 2026 20:31:52 +0000 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/02/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 64 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>To avoid Congress’ scrutiny, the administration is stating that the conflict (not a war?!) is over, even though the current status is a ceasefire, and not a permanent cessation of hostilities. Republican lawmakers are apparently content with this???</p> <p>122/365</p> Day 64 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. To avoid Congress’ scrutiny, the administration is stating that the conflict (not a war?!) is over, even though the current status is a ceasefire, and not a permanent cessation of hostilities. Republican lawmakers are apparently content with this??? 122/365 https://007diva.com/2026/05/01/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Fri, 01 May 2026 22:57:47 +0000 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/05/01/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 63 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The clock is ticking… tRump should be seeking authorisation from Congress on continuing the deeply unpopular war, but… Meanwhile the global economy is being trashed because he refuses to climb down and admit he was wrong. More chaos to come. GREAT</p> <p>121/365</p> Day 63 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The clock is ticking… tRump should be seeking authorisation from Congress on continuing the deeply unpopular war, but… Meanwhile the global economy is being trashed because he refuses to climb down and admit he was wrong. More chaos to come. GREAT 121/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/30/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:44:35 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/30/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 62 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The price of oil is at its highest level since 2022, because of tRump’s ill advised war. Media reports that a wave of “short and powerful” strikes is an option that is being considered. What about the ceasefire? What about a sustainable peace?</p> <p>120/365</p> Day 62 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The price of oil is at its highest level since 2022, because of tRump’s ill advised war. Media reports that a wave of “short and powerful” strikes is an option that is being considered. What about the ceasefire? What about a sustainable peace? 120/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/29/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:17:04 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/29/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 61 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The Pentagon&rsquo;s chief finance officer has revealed that the war has cost $25 billion so far. The Defence Secretary has told the Armed Services Committee that they need $1.5 TRILLION for “war fighting”. YIKES!</p> <p>119/365</p> Day 61 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The Pentagon's chief finance officer has revealed that the war has cost $25 billion so far. The Defence Secretary has told the Armed Services Committee that they need $1.5 TRILLION for “war fighting”. YIKES! 119/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/28/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:52:20 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/28/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 60 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>The Strait of Hormuz is still closed (unless you are Russian billionaire with a super yacht) and oil companies are making HUGE profits. Hopefully diplomats are working behind the scenes for a sustainable and lasting peace deal. tRump is not winning</p> <p>117/365</p> Day 60 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is still closed (unless you are Russian billionaire with a super yacht) and oil companies are making HUGE profits. Hopefully diplomats are working behind the scenes for a sustainable and lasting peace deal. tRump is not winning 117/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/27/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:20:21 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/27/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 59 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Another major deadline is fast approaching, where tRump needs to seek Congressional approval for continuing with the war. With the aftermath of the events at the Washington Hilton and a State Visit by Charles III this week, there’s A LOT going on</p> <p>116/365</p> Day 59 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Another major deadline is fast approaching, where tRump needs to seek Congressional approval for continuing with the war. With the aftermath of the events at the Washington Hilton and a State Visit by Charles III this week, there’s A LOT going on 116/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/26/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:53:09 +0000 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/26/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 58 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>While most of the attention has been on last night’s events at the WH Correspondents’ dinner, it is to be hoped that State Department officials are working behind the scenes to prepare for the next round of talks. Whenever that might be… Winning?!</p> <p>116/365</p> Day 58 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. While most of the attention has been on last night’s events at the WH Correspondents’ dinner, it is to be hoped that State Department officials are working behind the scenes to prepare for the next round of talks. Whenever that might be… Winning?! 116/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/25/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:22:46 +0000 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/25/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 57 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Today we have another vivid example of the chaos in tRump’s White House. Despite saying just yesterday that his envoys would travel to Pakistan, today tRump has stated that Kushner and Witkof will not go. WHAT?! Winning?! Er … nope! Just bonkers</p> <p>115/365</p> Day 57 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Today we have another vivid example of the chaos in tRump’s White House. Despite saying just yesterday that his envoys would travel to Pakistan, today tRump has stated that Kushner and Witkof will not go. WHAT?! Winning?! Er … nope! Just bonkers 115/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/24/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0100 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/24/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 56 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>It looks like there will be talks between the US and Iran, as Kushner and Witkof - who are not State Department experts - head to Pakistan. Both sides are looking for ways to get out of this mess without losing face. Let’s see what happens next</p> <p>114/365</p> Day 56 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. It looks like there will be talks between the US and Iran, as Kushner and Witkof - who are not State Department experts - head to Pakistan. Both sides are looking for ways to get out of this mess without losing face. Let’s see what happens next 114/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/23/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:51:07 +0000 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/23/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 55 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>While tRump is claiming that the US is “in total control” of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media has reported that Iran&rsquo;s central bank has received a deposit of funds from a Strait of Hormuz toll. No confirmation though on who paid the toll. Winning</p> <p>113/365</p> Day 55 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. While tRump is claiming that the US is “in total control” of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media has reported that Iran's central bank has received a deposit of funds from a Strait of Hormuz toll. No confirmation though on who paid the toll. Winning 113/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/22/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:14:17 +0000 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/22/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 54 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Can’t be certain that tRump is aware that he does not, in fact, hold all the cards. Polls show that Americans are not happy about the war. Extending the deadline for action only highlights Iran’s resilience and tRump’s incompetence. Not winning!</p> <p>112/365</p> Day 54 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Can’t be certain that tRump is aware that he does not, in fact, hold all the cards. Polls show that Americans are not happy about the war. Extending the deadline for action only highlights Iran’s resilience and tRump’s incompetence. Not winning! 112/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/21/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:33:20 +0000 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/21/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 53 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>If it is Tuesday, it must be TACO Time! And so it comes to pass that tRump has extended the deadline for Iran to comply with his demands. Where are his handlers or don’t they care that the US’ reputation is at such a low ebb? This is not winning!</p> <p>111/365</p> Day 53 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. If it is Tuesday, it must be TACO Time! And so it comes to pass that tRump has extended the deadline for Iran to comply with his demands. Where are his handlers or don’t they care that the US’ reputation is at such a low ebb? This is not winning! 111/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/20/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:37:21 +0000 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/20/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 52 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran.</p> <p>Two more days until the ceasefire ends. Will talks resume in Pakistan? Confusion and uncertainty continue. tRump had stated that the VP was en route to Islamabad… except, he wasn’t. The Strait remains closed to most international shipping. Winning?</p> <p>110/365</p> Day 52 of the US-Israel crisis with Iran. Two more days until the ceasefire ends. Will talks resume in Pakistan? Confusion and uncertainty continue. tRump had stated that the VP was en route to Islamabad… except, he wasn’t. The Strait remains closed to most international shipping. Winning? 110/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/19/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:03:32 +0000 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/19/day-of-the-usisrael-crisis.html <p>Day 51 of the US-Israel crisis in Iran.</p> <p>With only two days of the two week ceasefire remaining, tRump issues another social media post threatening to destroy Iran’s infrastructure. This isn’t 21st century diplomacy. It just further diminishes the US around the world. It is not “winning”</p> <p>109/365</p> Day 51 of the US-Israel crisis in Iran. With only two days of the two week ceasefire remaining, tRump issues another social media post threatening to destroy Iran’s infrastructure. This isn’t 21st century diplomacy. It just further diminishes the US around the world. It is not “winning” 109/365 https://007diva.com/2026/04/18/days-of-this-usisrael-crisis.html Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:04:23 +0000 http://diva007.micro.blog/2026/04/18/days-of-this-usisrael-crisis.html <p>50 days of this US-Israel crisis in Iran.</p> <p>The Iranian government has said that they have closed the Strait of Hormuz because of the US blockade of Iranian ports. I wonder if tRump thinks he is holding all the cards here? Because the Strait was open to all shipping fifty one days ago…</p> <p>108/365</p> 50 days of this US-Israel crisis in Iran. The Iranian government has said that they have closed the Strait of Hormuz because of the US blockade of Iranian ports. I wonder if tRump thinks he is holding all the cards here? Because the Strait was open to all shipping fifty one days ago… 108/365