Looks like the missiles are flying again, the war in the M/E continues.
It's unlikely the Strait of Hormuz will open fully anytime soon.
This will result in significant global consequences.

This thread is just a free general discussion on M/E and other global conflicts.
Everyone's free to say whatever they think.

There can be no settlement unless that enriched uranium
is handed over to the US or the International body that
is involved with controlling fissile material.
I remind you all that when Iran was refining uranium
they announced that Israel would cease to exist in 2027.

If memory serves me they had a countdown clock in Tehran
working towards that date.
Do you think they were kidding ?
I don't, it is the fundamental of their religion.

Congress wants to tie the United States to Israel with this new legislation. It’s a trap
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/05/congress-us-israel-legislation

Google? 'If section 224 passes, should Australia cut ties with The U.S.?'

AI Overview

Whether Australia should cut ties with the U.S. if Section 224 passes is a subject of intense debate, balancing deep security integration against sovereignty and strategic risk. Proponents of maintaining the alliance argue it remains essential for regional security against China, while critics warn of becoming too deeply integrated into U.S. conflicts, arguing for a more self-reliant or "US plus one" policy.

Key Considerations in the Debate:

Strategic Integration vs. Sovereignty: Critics argue Section 224 could lock Australia into an AI-driven, interoperable military partnership that includes Israel, forcing Australia into U.S.-led conflicts and compromising sovereign decision-making.

AUKUS and Reliability: Concerns exist over the sustainability and costs of the AUKUS deal, with some arguing the U.S. has become a less reliable partner under a transactional, "America First" approach.

Security Risks: Conversely, many argue that breaking the 70-year alliance would require enormous increases in defense spending to maintain a credible deterrent, as discussed in this analysis on ASPI Strategist.

Alternative Strategies: Instead of cutting ties, some experts suggest a "US plus one" strategy—maintaining the alliance while diversifying partnerships to reduce over-reliance.

Note: The context indicates high uncertainty in 2026, with some calling for a total re-evaluation of the alliance, while others focus on mitigating risks while deepening relationships in the Indo-Pacific, as described by this report on GIS Reports.

Lets not beat about the bush; the following is what
Islam believes and what Iran's rulers MUST implement.

Kill the Jews and the Christians if they do not convert
to Islam or refuse to pay Jizya tax. (9:29)

· The unbelievers are stupid.
Urge the Muslims to fight them. (8:65)

I have long list of other verses but I have not been able to
copy them, or a further selection, into this msg.
It maybe the msg size limitation.
I will try and put the file up elsewhere, but there is a lot
more like 8:65.
For Trump there is one that says a moslem can promise to do
anything at all while knowing that it is a lie so long as
it is to the advantage of Islam.

So it means their words are of no value at all.

Baz,

Not only do some people "beat about the bush", they are also 'up a wattle'.

Indeed ttbn,
I tried to find the verse that permits lying to
an infidel but could not find it.I may have confused the
principle of Taqiyya as verse.
Taqiyya is permitted especially in Sunni as a means to escape
oppression or death in which you hide your Islamic belief.
If Trumps demands are considered oppression then it is OK to
deceive him with agreement.

The upshot is no matter what they say, if they retain
their belief then their oath is meaningless.
As is their signature on a piece of paper.
Knowing this you have you implement change at the point of a gun !

Not much more to say about that.
It explains why there has never been a peace treaty or
cease fire that lasted more than a few days.