Last June’s round one was short lived: Trump bombed an Iranian nuclear facility; Iran sent missiles at the US’s large base in Qatar in response. That didn’t do anything to satisfy the lunatic war enthusiasts in Washington DC — they must have more!

What will be the consequences this time? One of the biggies for NZ will be a big jump in oil prices with the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. Make sure your car is kept filled with petrol!

Retired US Colonel Daniel Davies talks to blogger Patrick Henningsen:-

and to Professor Ted Postal