Trump's Ten-Day Countdown to Iran Airstrikes Oil Prices Surge

A Board of Peace and a Hint of War The Ultimate Accessory Clash

So I couldn't help but wonder is it ever *really* about peace when the word 'military' is thrown around like a Manolo Blahnik at a sample sale? President Trump in what I can only describe as a scene straight out of a geopolitical rom com announced a ten day window for deciding whether to launch military strikes against Iran. It's like saying "I'm thinking of redecorating… with bombs."

Oil Prices Spike A Girl's Best Friend or a Geopolitical Headache

Naturally oil prices are doing what they do best when the world teeters on the edge of chaos going up. U.S. crude jumped and Brent followed suit. It's almost poetic isn't it? As nations possibly gear up for war our wallets feel the pinch. Is this the new accessory to global conflict and how does it fit into the bigger picture like in the article Alphabet's AI Gamble A $185 Billion Bet or Bust?

Diplomacy or Dressage Mixed Signals in Geneva

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner tried to make nice in Geneva discussing Iran's nuclear program. Vice President JD Vance however poured cold water on any hopes of a breakthrough claiming Iran didn't address Trump's 'red lines.' It's like going to a party in the perfect dress only to find out the host hates sequins. Awkward.

Military Muscle The New 'It' Bag

Meanwhile the U.S. military is flexing its muscles in the Middle East. The USS Abraham Lincoln is already there and the USS Gerald Ford is en route. It's like a couture show but with aircraft carriers. Are these the must have accessories for global dominance? And can I get one in black?

Strait of Hormuz High Stakes in a Narrow Passage

The Strait of Hormuz a crucial oil trade chokepoint is giving oil traders the jitters. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard held military exercises there this week which is a little like practicing your dance moves on a tightrope. One wrong step and the whole world feels the wobble. Could this be the geopolitical equivalent of a wardrobe malfunction?

Bad Things Happen Is This the New Black

Trump warns that "bad things happen" if a meaningful deal isn't made with Iran. It sounds like something Miranda would say after a disastrous date. But in this case the stakes are a tad higher than a ruined Saturday night. Will this be the season of geopolitical drama? Only time and perhaps a well placed source will tell.