Iran's Illegal Strait of Hormuz Hold Undermines U.S. Force
"Continuing Crisis in Strait of Hormuz: Why Iran’s Hold is Illegal and U.S. Military Force Alone Fails" https://t.co/h8YXNFL0Qe
Attacks Shut Down Key Saudi Energy Facilities, One Killed
🟥🟥🟥Official Source at the Ministry of Energy: Operational Activities Halted at Several Energy Facilities in the Kingdom due to Recent Attacks https://t.co/YhaVlatjkT Riyadh, April 9, 2026, SPA -- An official source at the Ministry of Energy stated that important energy facilities in...
Both Iran and White House Must ‘Like’ Ceasefire Terms
Is there a ceasefire to break? At this point, I think we need to have both Iran and the White House 'like' the same social post listing the agreed upon terms of a ceasefire...
U.S. Shipping Deficit Exposes Critical National Security Weakness
The NATO fiasco just exposed a massive US national security vulnerability: America barely owns any ships. The top 5 container shipping firms (all European or Chinese) control 65% of global capacity. The US has zero container shipping firms in the top 30...
Sonobuoys Only Shove Submarines Aside, Not Stop Them
Dropping sonobuoys on a submarine IS “shooing them away”. There isn’t much you can do beyond that that doesn’t risk killing people - a lot of them.
Iran's Missile Arsenal Fuels Strait Leverage; CPI Sparks Macro Shift
FEDWATCH: “Iran keeps leverage over the Strait without using significant military force .. gains its leverage from a flexible missile arsenal, remaining at ~1,500 missiles and ~200 launchers “Tomorrow’s CPI is therefore the kickoff for the macro effects as negotiations begin.”...
Inside the Air Force’s Elite Ghost Tanker Unit
My colleague Jamie Hunter takes us Inside The Air Force's Elite Ghost Tanker Unit https://t.co/J7jWneuexf
Iran Wins, Dictates Terms; US Seeks Exit
Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter on the outcome of the US-Israeli war on Iran: "Iran won this war. Iran now is dictating terms... It was the United States that was seeking an offramp because we were in a world of...
US Leverage Forces Israel to End Lebanon War Quickly
The US has major leverage over Israel, so there's no way war in Lebanon continues if it prevents a ceasefire with Iran and a re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. This war is a big political liability for Republicans and...
Prioritize Sailors' Safety Over Risky Warship Experiments
For the sake of the living, breathing American sailors on such warship, how about we not just do this and “see what happens”.
AI Safety Requires Ecosystem Defense Against Model Jailbreaks
We should assume that any malicious actor can use the top open weight models and can jailbreak them so they'll answer any question on bioweapons, cyber attacks, etc.. AI safety fundamentally must happen at the ecosystem level. We must...
Google Resists Russia's VPN Crackdown, ZoogVPN Removed
As Russia doubles down against VPN usage, Google seems to be resisting removal requests so far, despite a popular app, ZoogVPN, having reportedly been removed from Google Play. Here's all we know. https://t.co/KtMgSkFAfK
Trump and Netanyahu Cede Hormuz, Making Iran Toll Road
Trump and Netanyahu have handed Iran the strategic high ground –– the control of the Strait of Hormuz. As I told @SeanPmathews: “The Strait of Hormuz was a freeway. Now it’s an Iranian toll road.” https://t.co/dGLBi5V6KE
NATO's 2026 Performance Deemed an Outright Failure
Even a 5 month old knows that NATO in 2026 is an abject failure. https://t.co/Go6myxoNxL
AI Models Will Soon Design Advanced Weapons and Threats
“That’s exactly what we expect from those models – they’re going to become better at developing hacking tools, biological weapons, chemical weapons, novel weapons we can’t even envision,” Yampolskiy added.
Trump Blames NATO, but Europe Doubts US Security Guarantee
Classic Trump to externalise the sh'tshow he has created in the ME on Europe by linking it to "NATO not helping" ... plays well the base, but has very little influence in Europe as no one serious here has believed...
Only Seven Ships Cross Strait Post‑Ceasefire, Mostly Bulk Car
only seven vessels have passed through the strait since the ceasefire went into effect on tuesday. six of them bulk cargo carriers, the other apparently a chinese-owned tanker.
Iran's Drone Strikes Drop to Seven After Massive Launch
Iran has so far fired just 7 drones today, all at Bahrain, this after launching a monthly high of 149 missiles and drones yesterday. Will it last? Will it get ships moving? https://t.co/RNn07BEdGM
South Korea Deploys 24‑Hour High‑Altitude Strategic Drone
Busan, April 8, 2026. South Korea rolls out its first production strategist drone... the MUAV/KUS-FS. 13m fuselage, massive 25–26m wingspan, powered by a 1,200 hp turboprop. Developed domestically with 90% local parts by Korean Air, Hanwha, and LIG Nex1. It can...
US Urges NATO to Guard Hormuz—Absurd Like Piloting Passengers
The U.S. is pushing NATO to secure Hormuz ABSURD Imagine the pilot announcing mid-flight: There's a serious problem with the plane. Any passengers want to drive? https://t.co/4VFEiDtunB
Iran's Hormuz Grip Threatens Gulf Oil Flow
Gulf states denounce Iranian control of Hormuz What are they going to do about it? Helima Croft nails it: "Iran potentially having a vote on nearly every barrel that exits the waterway until Gulf countries can build more alternative access routes" Any...
Tollbooth Plan Stalls Until Uncertain
"The tollbooth scheme is not viable in peacetime," writes @glcarlstrom When does peacetime begin? Peace between Iran and the US is feasible sometime in 2026 Peace in the region is less probable
Russian Geran Missile Destroys Ukrainian Mobile Air Defense
Video of a Russian Geran strike on a Ukrainian mobile air defense team. https://t.co/70oMmzfxEu https://t.co/aHH1aUrsQE https://t.co/J0vbbIPfTz
Americans Push Back on NATO Funding, Demand Self‑Reliance
I get that many Americans don’t want to de facto pay for NATO anymore. I get it, I understand that the US paid more than others for a long time. It is all very well understood. We can take care...
AI Threat Real; Demands Global Government and Industry Cooperation
Yes, the threat from AI systems is real, and requires nation state cooperation, including across industry....
UN Forces Overlook Hezbollah’s Massive Weaponized Tunnel Network
Been there (my photo from inside where Hezbollah drilled into solid rock). Hezbollah built hundreds of these tunnels and bunkers along the border under the watch of over 10,000 UN forces supposedly there to prevent it. They filled their tunnels...
Can Europe’s Non‑intervention in Hormuz Be Bet?
i don't think Europe will send military forces to Hormuz. can i bet on this @kalshi?
Iran Caps Hormuz Traffic at 15 Ships Daily
Iran 🇮🇷 will reportedly allow no more than 15 ships per day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under the Ceasefire agreement - Tass
2026 Hurricane Forecast Will Shape US Cuba Strategy
The 2026 hurricane predictions out of Colorado State University today are something to keep an eye on. This will dictate our moves with Cuba and the Caribbean over the next few months, as a Cuban regime change and/or kinetic action...
Ships Urged to Arrange Safety with Iranian Authorities
Vessels should make "necessary arrangements" with the Iranian authorities to, y'know, to ensure their safety... https://t.co/FWioFWbR7u
Ceasefire's Rocky Start Dashes Initial Optimism
Rough Start to Ceasefire Curbs Yesterday's Enthusiasm: It seemed clear that yesterday’s euphoric reaction to the two-week ceasefire was exaggerated. Ceasefires often have been plagued with disputes and violations at the start. This one is no different.… https://t.co/Y2MeryYHcf https://t.co/2Lwkg8yq6W
AI Fuels Next Cybersecurity Boom: 8 Stocks to Watch
From $244B to $699B: 8 Cybersecurity Stocks Positioned for the Next AI-Driven Security Cycle Growth holds at 12–14% CAGR, driven by expanding attack surfaces and rising digital complexity. Cybercrime is heading toward $10.5T annually, while AI accelerates both offense and defense....
Republicans Seek Quick Ceasefire Amid War Liability
There's hardliners on both sides that want to keep fighting and will sabotage the ceasefire. But this war has become a major political liability for Republicans in the midterms and needs to end quickly. This ceasefire will hold because the...
Lebanon Holds Ceasefire Fate, Tehran Exploits Excuse
Lebanon will make or break the ceasefire. (But also it is a convenient excuse for Tehran)
Russia Targets 165,000 Drone Troops by Year‑end
According to General Syrskyi, Russia has expanded the number of personnel in its unmanned systems forces to 101,000 and plans to reach 165,000 by the end of the year. https://t.co/563Kud496L https://t.co/dmoUNmJGHT
US Strikes Miss Core Iran Goals Despite Claimed Wins
Trying to keep score in an unbiased way. U.S. Military Accomplishments as far as I can tell. 1. Many dead old iranian leaders ✅ 2. Massive damage of navy ✅ 3. Massive damage of missile attack and defense infrastructure✅ Achievement of what...
ADNOC CEO Says Strait of Hormuz Remains Secure
Sultan Al Jaber, the CEO of Adnoc, on the state of the Strait of Hormuz https://t.co/HM7Jf6Ut4i
CIA Deploys Secret AI to Rescue Downed Airman
The CIA reportedly used a secret AI tool called Ghost Murmur to help locate and rescue a downed U.S. airman in Iran https://t.co/DeZLwYHKv6 #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/SK4JuAlQvl
UK Tracks Russian Subs Threatening Atlantic Cables, Pipelines
LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - Britain's defence minister John Healey said on Thursday the UK had tracked Russian submarines in the north Atlantic for a month, which he said was a threat to British cables and pipelines.
Kremlin Justifies Naval Escort as Anti‑piracy Defense
MOSCOW, April 9 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia had the right to defend itself from what it called piracy after Britain's Telegraph newspaper reported that a Russian navy frigate had escorted UK‑sanctioned tankers through the English...
UAE Oil Chief Calls Hormuz Closure “Control, Not Passage”
UAE senior oil official Sultan Al Jaber denounces the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. “Access is being restricted, conditioned and controlled,” “Conditional passage is not passage. It is control by another name,” he says. https://t.co/TFczKBO4kk
Ceasefire Holds, Yet Hormuz Shipping Remains Stalled
The good news: attacks have come down markedly (ex Lebanon), and the fragile ceasefire seems to be holding. The bad news: so far, almost no movement of ships in-and-out of the Strait of Hormuz. Several Chinese oil tankers have pre-positioned to...
Ignorant Commentary Dismisses Ukraine’s Hard‑fought Donbas Defense
This is what it looks like when you’re critically out of your depth, yet still trying to speak about things you have absolutely no understanding of -- things you neither care about nor even grasp, because they lie far beyond...
US Forces Allies to Adopt Stricter China Chip Bans
So, after a war in Iran, threats to leave NATO, and zero focus on Asia, what position is Washington in to demand this of Japan or the Netherlands? Washington pushes allies to match tougher China chip curbs under new bill New US...
China’s Solar Drone Redefines Strategic Infrastructure Power Shift
China just made one thing very clear: the future of strategic infrastructure will not be built only in space. It may also fly for months in the stratosphere, powered only by sunlight. That is why this matters. China has fielded a fully independent solar-powered...
US Troops Hold Position; Tehran Cites Ceasefire Violation
US military is staying put until a final deal is done and delivered on, Trump says in a post minutes ago. Another violation of ceasefire terms, Tehran might say. https://t.co/gfI9iETM3Y
Trump Administration May Sanction NATO Allies over Iran War
The Trump administration is considering a plan to punish some members of NATO that President Trump thinks were unhelpful to the U.S. and Israel during the Iran war, according to U.S. officials https://t.co/E7aoWyGb7u via @WSJ
U.S. Men Must Register for Draft Until Age 25
“They are forcing eligible men to register for the draft” I hate this administration, but I also hate those of you that just fearmonger. All men in the U.S starting at the age of 18 are required to register for the draft....
U.S. Dependence on Foreign Factories Threatens Security
What should scare you the most is that we don’t make things in this country anymore. And the country that makes all our stuff, and operates all the world’s big factories, is the one we are most likely to have...
Automatic Draft Registration Begins This December
The federal government plans to start automatic registration for the U.S. military draft in December.