it is incredible that , as mentioned above - India and China plus America , Israel, the EU, the Arab States ,UK etc -all countries adversely affected by the Iran war which is causing hardship ( starvation ) to millions - seem to be absolutely helpless - frozen - in stopping it and re-opening the strait.
if they got together Iran could be forced to give up it’s nuclear ambitions without being further razed to the ground.
Taking the attitude - America (Trump ) you started it you finish it is increasingly self defeating.
Our man Starmer tries to generate diplomatic action but appears to be getting no-where beyond words
providing support ONLY when the war is over is weak.
Time for the UN to pull its finger out or else disband and set up something new - the ability of Russia etc to veto any progress has long been unacceptable.
An 80 year old organisation unfit for now.
188 countries can vote together only to be vetoed by 1 of the big 5.
Last edited by mahogany bob; 19th May 2026 at 10:03.