Daily Battles Against Iran‑trained Proxies and Relentless Bomb Attacks
Yes, we faced Iran trained (Quds force and others sent from Iran) proxies, road side bombs/IEDs/EFPs daily - and even truck bombs (IRAMs) like my unit was hit by.
Psychological Warfare Aims to Defect Iranian Forces
Important report if true. War is a contest of wills. Beyond the targeting, the psychological efforts (cyber, texts, TV)/messaging by the U.S. and Israel to encourage IRGC, Army, Basij, police and others to lay down their weapons, not show up,...
Iran's Misstep Exposed by Azerbaijan's Recent Military Success
Having visited Azerbaijan extensively in the last years studying their recent military operations, Iran made a big mistake IMO.
US and Israel Dominate Skies over Top Terror Sponsor
"Operationally, the two most powerful air forces in the world, the United States and Israel, are dominating the skies over the world’s largest state sponsor of terror,"
Israel’s Capability Boosts Joint Operations as Force Multiplier
“To our steadfast partner Israel, your mission is being executed with unmatched skill and iron determination. Fighting shoulder to shoulder with such a capable ally is a true force multiplier and a breath of fresh air.” @SecWar https://t.co/n4ZqQJCiEZ "We salute your...
Unlimited Precision Bombs Arrive with New Bombers and Fighters
"We are just getting started...more bombers and more fighters are arriving just today.. we will be using 500 lbs, 1000 lbs, 2000 lbs gps and laser guided precision gravity bombs of which we have a nearly unlimited stockpile."
U.S. Upgrades Iranian Design, Returns It Improved
Amazing update. And This — “Originally an Iranian design, we took them back to America, made them better and then fired them back at Iran.”
CIA Allegedly Arming Kurds to Spark Iranian Uprising
Big if true, CIA working to arm Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran, sources say @CNN https://t.co/u046H13Y8h Trump also called Iraqi Kurdish leaders on Sunday to discuss the US military operation in Iran and how the US and the Kurds...
Israel's Shift to CENTCOM Strengthens U.S. Partnership
100% agree the move of Israel from USEUCOM to USCENTCOM was a historic beneficial moment for the U.S.-Israel partnership.
Ending Violence Isn't Starting War, Says Article 51
“Ending A Campaign Of Violence Is Not Starting A War. Article 51 of the U.N. Charter is not a suicide pact.”my latest with @MarkGoldfeder in @realDailyWire https://t.co/9rV8z6bRng
Regime Change Hinges on Military Defection, Not Foreign Force
Regime Change in Iran? Just some thoughts (with a historical note) about regime change in Iran. IMO the U.S. has made clear they will seek to set the conditions for regime change but not be involved in it directly. Israel conducting...
Israel Expands Security Zone to Shield Northern Civilians
Israel expands their security zone in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah continues firing rockets at Israel.
Discussing Operation Epic Fury with TBN Experts
I joined my friend @ErickStakelbeck on @TBN today to discuss Operation Epic Fury. I was in excellent company with @FDD CEO and expert @mdubowitz https://t.co/5INHjdWDlX
Iran Flaunts Underground Drone Fleet Amid Crippling Losses
Iranian state media shows off underground drone fleet @CNN There is no way to know if the site still exists. A weird flex when they've lost 49 senior leaders, their air space is owned by U.S. and Israel, and...
Iran Persists Nuclear Ambitions Despite Israeli Strikes
Reports show of the sites the Islamic Regime in Iran hoped to continue their nuclear program even after Operation Midnight Hammer was Pickaxe Mountain, which would have made aerial strike extremely hard. The point being that despite the historic June...
Tune in 11 Am ET for Operation Epic Fury Discussion
Join me at 11 am ET this morning on @MSNOWNews to speak with my friend @AnaCabrera to discuss the latest with Operation Epic Fury.
Epic Fury Targets Iran’s Missiles, Navy, Nuclear Ambitions
Operation Epic Fury has a narrowly defined objective: destroy Iran’s offensive missile capabilities, cripple its navy and prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. @SecWar @DeptofWar @PeteHegseth
Fourth U.S. Soldier Dies From Iranian Attack
A fourth U.S. soldier has been killed, dying from his wounds after the Iranian attack that killed 3. RIP 🙏🫡
All Six Aircrew Safely Ejected, Recovered and Stable
“All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition.” 🙏
Israel's Iron Beam: Game‑Changing Defense Breakthrough Operational
The Iron Beam is a massive breakthrough by Israel, it will change things. Glad to see it fully operational.
Iran’s 47‑Year War on America Demands Strong Response
Iran started a war against the United States in 1979 and has never stopped. - 444 days of American hostages. - 241 Marines murdered in Beirut. - 603 U.S. troops killed in Iraq by Iranian-backed militias. Their proxies, agents, and Iranian IEDs attacking...
UK Greenlights US Strikes on Islamic Regime From Its Bases
UK approves U.S. military request to use their bases to strike Islamic Regime military targets (missile launchers, missiles, etc.) as a defensive measure to protect other nations.
CIA Intel Enabled Israel's Early Strike on Iran's Leadership
The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck. @nytimes https://t.co/LrwnfpnKMi The information provided a window of opportunity for the two countries to achieve a critical and early victory: the elimination of top Iranian officials and the killing...
Iran's Inaccurate Missiles Threaten Jerusalem's Sacred Sites
The Islamic Regime in Iran is recklessly firing missiles/drones at Jerusalem, despite well documented accuracy limitations in parts of its ballistic missile arsenal. Jerusalem is home to more than 1 million people and contains sacred sites of three religions: the...
U.S. Has Been War‑Gaming Iran Regime Collapse for Months
If you think the United States has not conducted months of war gaming and scenario analysis of the fall of the regime, the potential successors or power structures that step into the Ayatollah’s and Mullah void. You are not serious....
UN Outlines Necessity of Operation Epic Fury
United Nations right now @michaelgwaltz explaining the many reasons why Operation Epic Fury was/is absolutely necessary @FoxNews https://t.co/dbssW9Qdx1
Massive Decapitation Strike Cripples Iranian Command Structure
More than 40 senior Iranian security and regime figures were killed in the opening strikes this morning. Add that to the more than 30 senior military leaders Israel killed during the 12 day war. Psychological and real impact to command...
US Turns Iran‑Made Shahed Drones Against Tehran
Return to sender style. Iran provided Russia w/ thousands of these types of drones to attack mainly Ukrainian civilian sites in the last 4 years (Russia now produces them and continues attacking civilian sites). Irony, U.S. sends the type back...
Israel Launches Historic Massive Joint Airstrike on Iran
"This is the largest strike sortie in the history of the Israeli Air Force, executed after close planning with high-quality intelligence, synchronizing hundreds of aircraft simultaneously," ... and synchronized with U.S. airstrikes ... historic joint military operation.
New IRGC Commander Killed in Israeli Strike
Significant if true. IRGC commander was new to the job since Israel killed the last one during the 12 day war.
Israel Secures Air Supremacy, Gains Insight on Russian‑Chinese Defenses
Israel achieved air supremacy over Iran in about the first 10-24 hours of the 12 day war. Not a single aircraft or pilot lost. Thanks to Israel, not only was there a great amount of air defenses destroyed, but there...
US Presence Could Enable 1,000+ Daily Middle East Sorties
In the 12-Day War, Israel conducted roughly 1,000 sorties and struck more than 900 targets in Iran. For comparison, during Operation Desert Storm, the U.S.-led coalition flew approximately 2,200 sorties in the first 24 hours and more than 116,000 sorties...
Iran’s Leaders Questioned as Air Defenses Remain Unclear
Was Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei, President, senior leaders targeted tonight? Where was Iran’s air defenses? Not recovered after the 12 day war?
Trump Warns Iran: Too Dangerous for Nuclear Weapons
Very dangerous people that can never be allowed to get a nuclear weapon or missiles to target the United States or our allies.
Small Force Wins Through Cohesion, Momentum, Empowered Leadership
“A thousand soldiers took down a city of 6 million. Not by magic. By cohesion, momentum, sustainment, and leaders who empowered initiative under fire." General (ret) David Perkins discussing the 2003 Battle of Baghdad on my @WarInstitute UWP podcast. https://t.co/Icc6ylRqaQ
Iran's Regime at Weakest in 46 Years, US‑Israel Action Possible
Spot on analysis by @gen_jackkeane as always. Islamic Regime in Iran at the weakest point in 46 years, a joint U.S.-Israel military operations could set the conditions for a regime change.
Iran Misreads U.S. Stance, Undermines Negotiation Credibility
Islamic Regime in Iran thinks they are negotiating with past U.S. administrations, not taking the military course of action seriously IMO.
Israeli‑Indian Weapons Decimated Pakistan Proxy, Yielding Critical Data
100% agree @ShivAroor @AdityaRajKaul Israeli and Israeli-India systems were used to dominate the Pakistan Chinese proxy military during Operation Sindoor. Weapons such as IAI Harop kamikaze drone, Elbit SkyStriker loitering munition (India–Israel production), Rafael SPICE precision-guidance kits, IAI/Elbit Rampage air-to-surface missile,...
Complex, Crucial Work: Tracking and Destroying Hamas Tunnels
Hunting tunnels. A great post highlighting how complex but vital it is for Hamas tunnels to be located and destroyed.
When Terrorism, Sanctuary, and State Authority Collide
Pakistan, terrorist enablers, targeting terrorists. Taliban say defending sovereignty. The reality a region where militants operate across borders & terrorists now govern a state. This is what happens when terrorism, sanctuary, and state authority collide https://t.co/D7nxF98Qgv
Belarus Uses Middle Eastern Experts to Build Migrant Tunnels
Russia sends migrants into Europe through secret tunnels. Belarus used specialists from the middle east with "a high level of expertise" (long list of who that could be IRGC, Hezbollah, Hamas) to develop tunnels. @Telegraph https://t.co/MmsPD24kwy Belarus, a Russian puppet state...
India’s Post‑Sindoor
“India After Operation Sindoor, Through the DIME Framework,” my latest in @RCDefense with @DaganLauren #india #OperationSindoor https://t.co/GKfP6zpp1F
Russia's 2022 Kyiv Offensive Failed to Achieve Strategic Goals
4 years ago today Russia attempted to take Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, to overthrow the government, they were defeated, failed to achieve their strategic goals. Read our @WarInstitute case study to learn why: https://t.co/GnnoOSFV9R The Battle of Kyiv occurred between February 24...
War Toll: Millions Displaced, Thousands Killed, Aid Shrinks
"4 years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a look at the war by the numbers" @AP 1.8 million - The upper end of the estimated number of soldiers killed, wounded, or missing on both sides https://t.co/nhfGYwJWG9 19.4% - Ukrainian land...
Modi's Israel Visit Deepens Strategic Defence and Tech Ties
So great to see @PMOIndia visiting Israel, a vital strategic partnership that keeps growing stronger with deepening cooperation across defence, technology, trade, innovation, and other key areas. More major agreements and frameworks expected to expand collaboration in military and emerging...
IDF Targets Hamas Tunnels; Months to Clear Rafah
IDF works every day to destroy portions of the billion-dollar, 500+ mile Hamas tunnel network in Gaza. Every tunnel must be found and destroyed. It may take years to eliminate the entire network, but in areas like Rafah, especially where...
Tanks Cut Infantry Deaths 60% with Trophy Protection
“Are tanks in urban warfare a burden or benefit? - Israel's experience” https://t.co/HdURRIxWhW After‑action reports from the IDF’s Ground Forces Command noted that armored units reduced infantry fatalities by more than 60% compared with operations where tanks were absent or delayed. Since...
Rapid Chaos Creation Gave US Army Edge in Baghdad
“We created chaos faster than they could adapt.” The American Army’s ability to operate in ambiguity became a decisive advantage inside Baghdad. https://t.co/Icc6ylQSli
US State Dept Evacuates Non‑Emergency Staff From Beirut Embassy
The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon @FoxNews https://t.co/Mo1ipVwEuD
Poland Exits Mine Ban, Plans Antipersonnel Defenses Against Russia
Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines and will use them to defend against Russia. https://t.co/VXYLJYY8jk