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Now we know for sure we should not be in the Iran war.

(114 Posts)
AGAA4 Tue 10-Mar-26 10:50:26

Trump's statement saying the war is over was answered by Iran saying the war is over when we say it is.
I don't think Trump has a clue where this is going.

Maremia Tue 10-Mar-26 10:27:11

Trump said there would be USA naval escorts for tankers willing to sail the Strait of Hormuz.
No takers.
Iran has now said that any State who evicts USA and Israeli Ambassadors will have safe passage for their ships.
Interesting development.

MartavTaurus Tue 10-Mar-26 09:09:12

If all this is to make countries feel GREAT again, then I'm happy for the UK to remain insignificant and obscure.
Tony Blair is a menace.

LizzieDrip Tue 10-Mar-26 08:58:20

Blair should hang his head in shame!

You followed America into one illegal war Blair; don’t try to vindicate yourself by encouraging Starmer to make the same mistake.

But of course, Blair has to suck up to Trump and the tech bros for their money.

“The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) has received funding connected to the United States, but it’s important to distinguish two different sources:

1. Funding from the U.S. government:

•The institute has confirmed receiving donations from the United States Department of State. 
•This means some funding has come directly from a U.S. government department, though the exact amounts and details are not always publicly disclosed. 

2. Funding from U.S. private donors and foundations:

A significant share of TBI funding comes from American philanthropists and organisations, for example:
•The Larry Ellison Foundation (from the Oracle Corporation founder) has given over £52 million in 2023 and pledged much more. 
•Other U.S.-linked donors mentioned in reporting include organisations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in earlier Blair-related initiatives. 

Sarnia Tue 10-Mar-26 08:57:23

Another idiot bedazzled by the dollar and has avoided any comeback on his crimes. Called Teflon Tony back in the day. He and Trump make good bedfellows.

Whitewavemark2 Tue 10-Mar-26 08:49:11

There are some in the U.K. who have spectacularly failed to read the room as far as both the national interest is concerned and popular opinion.

Farage and Badenoch being two of them.

Fallingstar Tue 10-Mar-26 08:46:29

Blair is someone who really should retire and go away and shut up.

Maremia Tue 10-Mar-26 08:43:48

The five Nordic countries have announced that they will arrest Netanyahu if he enters their territories.

Smileless2012 Tue 10-Mar-26 08:43:13

The Board Of Peace!!!

Whitewavemark2 Tue 10-Mar-26 08:41:45

And don’t forget he is a member of The Board Of Peace.

Maremia Tue 10-Mar-26 08:36:55

Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Spain have condemned the USA and Israel for the attack on Iran.

Luckygirl3 Tue 10-Mar-26 08:36:52

Well he would wouldn't he? He has to justify his past.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 10-Mar-26 08:34:59

How can a former PM fall completely under the thrall of the $$$$ 🤦‍♀️

Whitewavemark2 Tue 10-Mar-26 08:29:31

Tony Blair has said that the U.K. should have gone into the war with the USA on day 1.