Been catching up with all the latest inputs, BBC, CNN, White House site and Al Jeezra. It's quite a contrast. Very little in the West, where it is not yet the main headline news (and probably poorly understood in most press offices) as opposed to a minute-by-minute account on Al Jeezra. As is now often the case, the first major impact is on air travel, so where can you get really live updates...right here sports fans
http://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/5...aft-ban-4.html
This one is going to be fascinating...the clear Western expectation is that someone will back down in the the name of the GCC and normal ops will resume. Two things that suggest that might be a tad optimistic (and naive):
One, it sure is escalating quickly.
Two, Arab cultures not exactly known for their willingness to compromise (loss of face, pretty big thing out there).
On the other hand, rather a lot at stake and the first signs (and you really have to look for them) that Mr T's (military) advisers are quietly and persistently telling him..."Keep yer maws awae from the **** mouse btn will ya", while they try and get a handle on the situation.
off to the cash and carry to get my popcorn in bulk