The Frontier

Mr. Longo describes the 'City of London' as a metaphor for an old money network and a system of illicit global money flows, centered there with outposts in Davos, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Mr. Longo argues that MI6 creates global chaos, raising risk premiums for business, while Lloyds of London profits by insuring ships and operations on both sides of these conflicts.

Mr. Longo asserts that Donald Trump's strategy aimed to dismantle the 'London' financial system, viewing conflicts like those involving Iran as part of a larger shakedown operation.

Trump's administration countered London's withdrawal of shipping insurance by offering a US government plan to escort ships, demonstrating control over the situation within 48 hours, according to Mr. Longo.

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Mr. Longo believes Iran's 'mosaic defense' strategy was well-prepared for a different type of war, but Trump's administration, with Israeli intelligence, chose to fight differently.

Mr. Longo explains that while collateral damage, like hits to oil and gas infrastructure, occurred, Trump likely views it transactionally as beneficial to US energy exports.

Mr. Longo states that US natural gas prices are $3 per million BTUs, making companies like Chenier, which runs export terminals, highly profitable given high global LG prices.

Mr. Longo observes that European natural gas prices on the Dutch trading floor have doubled since the war began, forcing European leaders to issue calls for energy conservation.

Mr. Longo contrasts Iranian chess-like strategic thinking with American poker-like aggression, suggesting Trump's 'all-in' approach counters complex, multi-move plans with decisive action.

Mr. Longo predicts the conflict's end is near, noting increased ship movement through the Straits and Trump's condition for Navy escorts: purchasing US insurance, countering Lloyds of London.