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  1. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    I just posted excerpts and links to two news stories. You can chew them up and regurgitate them however suits your fancy. We are all entitled to our opinions and I’ve got a pretty good idea of what yours is.😁 http://apple.news/AkmbIsLXzQ8qf-PzEWz2RWw Analysts said that while Xi might agree to...
  2. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter, in a demonstration of Tehran's ability to control energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. "Iran has shifted from blocking Hormuz to...
  3. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    The Middle East conflict that Trump started, and seems unable to finish, will cast a long shadow over two days of talks amid fears that he might be tempted to weaken US support for Taiwan, the self-governing democracy claimed by China, in return for Xi’s assistance. “I don’t think we need any...
  4. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    The financial repercussions aren’t just affecting Americans, but ripping out globally on top of the good will demonstrated by the Trump administration to America’s traditional allies and enemies alike during his second term. While Trump flails in negotiations with an increasingly resolute Iran...
  5. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    I’m guessing China said, “No” to Trump in advance? http://apple.news/AfTrnHHZoSNWLWJLLbAIiGg
  6. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    China's embassy did not dispute the U.S. account of the discussion, saying it hoped all sides can work together to resume normal traffic through the strait, which before the war handled one-fifth of the world's oil and gas supply. "Keeping the area safe and stable and ensuring unimpeded passage...
  7. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    Petros has strong convictions, and you could debate him on them. You might convince him to see things your way or he might convince you to see things his way, or neither, or both.
  8. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    President Donald Trump is poised to meet face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week for a much-anticipated summit in Beijing. Trump will meet with Xi amid record-low voter popularity and as gas prices spike due to the Iran war. Trump's trip will be the week after Iran's foreign...
  9. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    Whether Hezbollah is considered a "legit" (legitimate) militia is a complex question with widely varying answers depending on whether the perspective is domestic (Lebanon), regional (Middle East), or international. As of mid-2026, Hezbollah is largely regarded as the world's most heavily armed...
  10. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    Well, it’s another Tuesday. http://apple.news/AnJA67o9URRKpdOIdAfv5Uw http://apple.news/AuYhC0NN1Tr-2t-fY2Not2Q http://apple.news/AvChCG-VjR4WwBOi4TeOzFQ http://apple.news/AnLohkmulS0GqhERroPcj2g http://apple.news/AxZTeVFO0RdCfCax4nf0Wvg
  11. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    http://apple.news/AFYGSpmC9RVqG0VSWOvZTsQ Asked where the ceasefire stands, Trump told reporters on Monday: "I would call it the weakest right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us. I didn't even finish reading it," he said. In its response, Tehran also demanded compensation...
  12. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    Invaders of their country on let’s say October 8th 2023? Was it the Lebanese Military or Hezbollah “protecting” Lebanon preemptively by attacking Israel?
  13. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    Me…no…as it’s hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that people do the crazy shit they do in the name of religion. http://www.youtube.com/shorts/qHsuKlHp3us (YouTube & The REAL Reason Iran Won't Make a Deal... Is NOT What You Think) That’s why I try to find other reasoning and logic...
  14. Ron in Regina

    Electric shock: A new study found that EVs were more expensive to fuel than gas-powered cars at the end of 2022

    “What we think is that, from a government perspective, they found an agreement between the Canadian government and the Chinese government, [so] there will be also an agreement between the U.S. government and the Chinese government,” says Trantini. http://apple.news/AHBXIa3CCTeW33j3EnkUuvg...
  15. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    http://apple.news/ArYEQMXRSTG29KPKYuTi7-A Oil prices rallied on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said Iran's response ‌to a U.S. peace proposal was "unacceptable," raising supply fears as the Strait of Hormuz stayed largely closed, which kept the global market tight. South Korea's...
  16. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    Or…or it’s about Iran and their strategy of non-national proxies to attack their neighbours, and the governments of their neighbours? Google it. The designation of organizations as "terrorist" is a political and legal process conducted by individual countries or international bodies, rather...
  17. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    I’m sure they’re ecstatic every time Hezbollah (& the PLO before them) attacks Israel from Lebanon knowing there will be a response reciprocally from Israel. Weapon Storage and Launching: Hezbollah is documented storing weapons, including long-range rockets, inside residential homes and...
  18. Ron in Regina

    Hamas attacks Israel

    Guess it depends on your sense of humour. I thought it was pretty funny.
  19. Ron in Regina

    Iran War. . . USA Up 2-0 in the First Period

    So…then none of the issues revolve around nuclear enrichment, the Strait of Hormuz, frozen Iranian assets, compensation demanded by Iran to rebuild…Iran…after these last nine weeks, etc…& it’s all about Hezbollah and Palestinians (code for Hamas in this context). Ok. Happy Mothers Day.