When a Chicken Isn’t Just a Chicken

Brent Nears Iran War Highs After Trump Orders "Extended Blockade", Threatens "No More Mr. Nice Guy" Summary Trump warns Iran to "get their act together" and to "get smart" - and for the second time writes "no more Mr. Nice Guy". Brent Crude nears Iran war high of $115 per barrel & highest since June 2022. Trump in 4am Truth Social post: "Iran can't get their act together. They don't know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon!" Fresh White House statement indicates communication still open with Tehran, but still says "Iran...

Volkswagen May Convert German Auto Plant Into Iron Dome War Factory Struggling German automaker Volkswagen may soon begin transforming its Lower Saxony factory from producing T-Roc Cabriolets to manufacturing parts for the Iron Dome missile interceptor system, according to a new Financial Times report. This reveals a new reality for the West: a nation's auto industry can become a dual-use industrial base in times of conflict. FT reports that Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is in talks with VW regarding its troubled Osnabrück plant to produce Iron Dome components.  "The aim is to...

The Washington Post spoke with US officials who said the Department of War is preparing for an invasion of Iran with American troops remaining on the ground for weeks.  US officials told the outlet that the thousands of soldiers and Marines arriving in the Middle East could be used in a ground invasion of Iran, […]