DJT is no PC & RJL
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The resident of War-a-Lago doesn’t have a plan for war on his Iran. “Win” is not a plan. But he does have a bottomless supply of proclamations and promises.
One day after leading marine insurance underwriters decided to withdraw war risk cover for the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hurmuz, the White House has ordered a foreign-aid policy bank to begin offering “guarantees” for shipping of all nations through the strategic waterway. The decision, if implemented, would relieve pressure on foreign-flag shipowners and allow overseas energy buyers – particularly in China – to continue to purchase Mideast oil and gas.
In a statement, President Donald Trump said that he has ordered the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide “political risk insurance and guarantees” for the financial security of all maritime trade – especially petroleum – in the Gulf region.
Sounds like countries can pay the US to insure their freight against a risk created by the US. If so, I’m sure there won’t be any disputes over payment should the need arise. ;-)
He added that if it becomes necessary, the U.S. Navy will be tasked with escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a mission reminiscent of Operation Earnest Will (the “Tanker Wars”) in the late 1980s. During Earnest Will, participating foreign tankers were required to reflag into the U.S. registry to obtain protection.
You don’t have to know a single thing about US military capability or shipping or boats to know what’s coming next.
Behind closed doors, U.S. Navy officials have already told tanker executives that there is presently no availability for an escort mission, Lloyds List reports – and they have provided no guarantees that there will be in the future.
Send in Admiral Gooey Dewey’s mighty all-volunteer flotilla until those Rump Class warfighting boats are ready.
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(Sometimes a headline is strictly for my amusement. This is one of those times.)
