I saw that last night and ole Trumpster denied it stating to the reporter who asked the question that this was a stupid question. I wonder if Trump's ego will allow him to put facts together about Putin. I'm not putting money on that. Putin's cash flow is increasing because of the higher oil prices which means he can wage war longer against Ukraine. That's why Putin is leaking this classified info to the Iranians, at least that is what CBC analysts are saying.
Absolutely Putin will, and is, turning this to his advantage. This is how world wars evolve. All we need now is another front to open up and that calls it WWIII. The two most likely spots are Taiwan and Russia making further incursions into Europe. The likely candidates are the Balkans, Baltic states and Karalla, Finland.
The longer this war with Iran goes on, the more likely other fronts will open. History tells us this.
I just watched an extended BBC broadcast and there has been a massive uptake in activity at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. US bombers and cargo planes are coming in at a steady pace. This base is halfway between the US and Iran.
Meanwhile Starmer is belatedly starting to mobilize. So far this has been an embarrassment as none of the Royal Navy's destroyers were fit for service. HMS Dragon was closest, but needed welding and the dock workers would not work overtime! More Left wing BS from Union employees. Anyhow she should sail next week and is currently being loaded with supplies and ammunition.
Today it was announced that the Aircraft Carrier, Prince of Wales will sail for the war zone in five days. This is a change of mission as she was being readied for North Atlantic patrols as defence against Russia.
Meanwhile there have been demonstrations pro and against UK involvement. In the demo against, the Iranian flag was prominently displayed.
So that is the state of play in the UK as of now.