SvennoJ on 14 July 2026
Taco Tuesday again, still over 3 months to go for elections in the US...
US President Donald Trump has been forced to renege on his plans to collect a 20% cargo fee from commercial ships in exchange for providing them safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This sudden policy reversal came amidst a wave of Iranian retaliation that is gaining momentum, with the IRGC striking several American military bases across the Gulf region. Facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan have been the worst hit.
