Iran Rewards Spain with Free Hormuz Passage After Condemnation
🚨 LATEST Iran grants Spain free passage through the Strait of Hormuz The move comes right after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez publicly called the war “illegal” and a “colossal mistake.” https://t.co/l8uXSjtTvr
Netanyahu Ramps up Iran Strikes Before Peace Talks
Netanyahu to increase strikes on Iran. Before peace talks. Any thought on what Iran may do to retaliate? The Strait?
Iran Tightens Hormuz Passage, Demands Full Ship Details
Iran Demands Crew, Cargo, and Other Details to Send Ships Through Hormuz. Asserting control. https://t.co/xKxQYK4JFV
B‑2’s Organic, Curvy Leading Edge Defies Straight Lines
This spooky image of the B-2 is another great study of the aircraft's very organic-like leading edge shape. Nothing straight. https://t.co/vcqFIHYorX
Ukraine's Strikes Cut 40% of Russia's Oil Exports
Ukraine struck another Russian export terminal today. Reuters calculates that 40% of Russian oil export capacity is currently offline. Ukrainian sanctions at work.
Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit Again, Defying Trump’s Promise
🚨 UPDATE Reports are circulating that Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant has reportedly been struck again, despite President Trump saying U.S. forces would not target energy facilities. https://t.co/JvTpB0cjPL
Mearsheimer: No Viable Deal to End Iran War
Distinguished UChicago Prof. John Mearsheimer on ending the war in Iran: “When you look at the demands on both sides… there’s just no way you get a deal here.” https://t.co/yJ9abF5l9f
Army's FY27 Ammo Funding Peaks, Then Slashes
A tiny peak at the upcoming DOD budget: The Army is looking to continue high spending on GOCO ammo production in FY27 before a sharp drop off in the following years, according to new slides. https://t.co/hCSeV8VFbd
Middle East Tensions Spike, Hitting Energy and Infrastructure
Iran hit Israeli cities AND US bases. Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone. Kuwait's power grid is down. Day 25. $XLE $USO $GLD https://t.co/FhexaYgwcd
Political Cost, Not Air Power, Will Decide Israel‑Iran Clash
Israel's fissile material red line & Iran's terrain-enabled asymmetric capability that allow it to control the Strait of Hormuz are on a collision course that the US cannot resolve through air superiority alone. The war ends when one side's political...
Russia's Rapid Kyiv Takeover Plan Falters
Meanwhile in Russia. I’m starting to feel like the “special military operation” to take Kyiv in three days in February 2022 isn’t going very well. https://t.co/b9iO0ZcVsI
34th FS Sets Record
The 34th FS at Hill was deployed 11 of 12 months last year They had the first air-to-air drone kills for the F-35A, flew defensive air cover for multiple carrier strike groups, were first into Iranian airspace for Midnight Hammer. Release:...
Taiwan Targets Drone Hub with $1.38B Non‑red Supply Push
Can Taiwan fulfil Asia-Pacific drone hub goal with ‘non-red’ supply chain push? Plan is to invest US$1.38 billion between 2025 and 2030 for uncrewed systems industry, but questions linger over scale, politics and timing https://t.co/jb0kr8jdVY via @scmpnews
Ukraine to Overhaul Mobilization, Curb AWOL Amid Manpower Shortage
"Ukraine is preparing 'key changes' to both mobilization and the prevention of soldiers going AWOL in an effort to address the military's chronic manpower shortage and better resist Russia's war on the front line, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on...
US Laws Block Leading Lab’s Move to China
Yes, how would the US government react if leading lab wanted to relocate to China? Oh wait, there are laws that would prevent this....
Mass General Purge Signals Years of Rebuilding Ahead
They just purged all their top generals. They're going to be rebuilding for a couple of years.
Iran Rejects US Plan, Offers Five‑Point War‑End Conditions
Iran rejects US 15-point peace plan. Sets five-point conditional plan to end the war, via PressTV 1. A complete halt to "aggression and assassinations" by the enemy. 2. The establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure that the war is not reimposed...
US‑Iran Standoff: Unclear Resolution Timeline, Strait at Risk
US demands. Iran demands. Will there be resolution? If so, how long to achieve? And if not? In the meantime, what about maritime and the Strait? https://t.co/H96YCgv7lV
Iran Vows to End War on Its Own Terms
Iran state-owned TV says that Tehran will end the war at a time of its own choosing. Islamic Republic won’t allow Trump to dictate end of conflict, it says
Stray Ukrainian Drones Fly over Baltics, One Hits Power Station
VILNIUS/RIGA, March 25 (Reuters) - Two stray Ukrainian military drones entered the airspace of Estonia and Latvia on Wednesday morning via Russia, one of which slammed into a chimney at a local power station while the other crash landed, the...
Markets Rally Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty
🚨 Markets are surging - but Iran says truce, talks NOT viable in current conditions Missiles are still flying Oil is driving EVERYTHING ⚠️Is this a real move or a trap? Here's what I'm watching before I touch anything $SPY $GLD $USO $DXY $EURUSD...
Iran’s “No Ceasefire” Stance Reveals Hidden Interest
You've seen the headlines about Iran not being interested in ceasefire talks. But there is a certain logic by which that means they are interested in ceasefire talks. https://t.co/n0Mh7ctXxo
Iran Rejects Ceasefire, Keeps Strait Closed for Strategic Gain
Iran reportedly “focused on achieving strategic objectives”, “does not accept a ceasefire”, and won’t “enter such a process with parties that violate agreements” Iran will negotiate but as long as the Strait remains closed time is on Tehran’s side, and that’s...
Iran Fires Fewer Missiles, Yet Hits More Frequently
Iran’s missile and drone arsenal has taken a hit, but what remains is being used more efficiently. Tehran continues fire an average of 21 missiles per week — with an uptick in its hit rate and ability to impose costs....
Iran's Hormuz Threat Undermines Economy, Yet Nuclear Claims Unfounded
Back on with @ErinBurnett. It is not tolerable to let Iran inflict economic terrorism on the world economy via control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian fatwas are not worth the paper they're written on. Iran can never have nuclear weapons...
Opponents Fear US‑Israel Talks, Demand Violent Regime Collapse
“The worst thing according to them, though, is hearing that the US and Israel might start negotiating with the regime and stop the bombing.” Exactly. The only way that people against the Islamic Iranian regime survive is if the regime collapses...
Seizing Iranian Assets Won’t End War, Too Risky
Claims that the U.S. will end the war by seizing Iranian assets make no strategic sense. Targeting Kharg Island or removing the uranium from Isfahan with ground operations is just too risky. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/308pm3Zz5k https://t.co/AQUqnZ0yj5
USD Steadies on Hopeful Middle East Ceasefire Proposal
$USD is mostly consolidating with a slightly firmer bias after yesterday's late NY sell-off amid hope of a soon end to the war in the Middle East. US offers ceasefire proposal while sending more Marines and equipment to the...
CIA‑Backed Tech Giant Remains Mystery Despite $292B Valuation
This Silicon Valley company: • Is backed by the CIA • Helped track Bin Laden • Solved what caused 9/11 Now, they're worth $292 BILLION but no one really knows what they do... Inside the most dangerous tech company ever built:
Sudden Draft Age Rise Signals New Military Push
ORANGE MAN PREPARING A GROUND INVASION 🍊🍊 1. Military draft age increased yesterday 2. Two weeks ago they made military registration automatic (new rules) why now? they didnt touch those rules for decades... https://t.co/PffYNMlCNc
U.S. Military Pursues True Invisibility for Aircraft
From the TWZ vault: Can The U.S. Military Make An Airplane Invisible To The Naked Eye? https://t.co/En5bCKn8tZ
Ukraine Hits Military Targets; Russia Attacks Civilians and Heritage
Ukraine: destroys Russian airfields, oil depots, military manufacturing, missile launch sites, radars. Russia: crushes residential buildings full of residents inside, destroys power and heating facilities, churches, UNESCO sites. That's the war we're having.
New Zealand Boosts Defense Spending Amid Chinese Threat
As China Encroaches, Even New Zealand Is Getting Serious About Its Military—Nation of 5.3 million people will spend billions of dollars on defense in coming years @Mike_Cherney https://t.co/1zwBOaBXl3 https://t.co/1zwBOaBXl3
US Media Fuels Unwarranted Optimism on Iran Talks
Where is all the latest burst of optimism and positivity about US-Iran "negotiations" coming from? 100% US-based media. There are 3 parties in this war. Think about that.
US Navy's Proximity Stalls Commercial Traffic in Hormuz
And Trump just explained why there’s virtually no commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz right now. The Lincoln is ~600 miles off Iran’s coast. That gives it several minutes of warning time, plus an entire air wing, three destroyers, a...
Palantir, Anduril Building Software for Trump's Golden Dome Shield
Palantir $PLTR and Anduril are part of the group developing software to run President Trump’s planned Golden Dome antimissile shield - WSJ
China’s Global Ocean Mapping Boosts Submarine Warfare Capability
“China is conducting a vast undersea mapping and monitoring operation across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, building detailed knowledge of marine conditions that naval experts say would be crucial for waging submarine warfare against the United States and its...
US Brigade Plan Risks Escalation Into Iran's Oil Heart
US weighing deployment of a combat brigade to take Kharg, repair airfields Supply lines would follow That’s a blueprint for escalation into Iran’s oil heart MARKETS AREN’T READY FOR THAT OUTCOME #IranWar #Oil #Hormuz #Geopolitics #EnergyMarkets https://t.co/ekbkXerzjV
Irreconcilable Demands Make Iran‑US Deal Impossible
Both sides want a deal Washington wants Iran to give up the things that define it Iran wants relief without giving up those things NO DEAL IS POSSIBLE on these terms. #Iran #Trump #Hormuz #Geopolitics #Diplomacy #MiddleEast #War #Strategy #Oil #IRGC https://t.co/cfX0dD9IzF
Pentagon Greenlights 82nd Airborne Deployment Amid Israel War Escalation
NEW: The Pentagon on Tuesday approved written orders for a couple thousand paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to deploy to the Middle East, U.S. officials said, as President Donald Trump weighs a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war.
White House Wins Jawboning, yet Oil Prices Defy Expectations
The White House is (truly) winning the oil jawboning battle against Tehran — still to be seen if Trump would win the physical oil market war. But to see Brent trading at sub-$100 a barrel (and WTI below $90) after...
US Scrambles to Counter Unidentified Drone Intrusions Near Bases
U.S. Battled Drone Incursions Over Key Bases At Home After Launch Of Epic Fury It remains unclear who is behind the incursions, which have occurred now at two bases in recent weeks, but concern is clearly elevated during a time of...
Operation Eagle Claw Ends in Tragic Rescue Failure
April 24, 1980: #OperationEagleClaw-- U.S. military rescue attempt of hostages in US Embassy in Tehran fails, resulting in deaths of 8 servicemen when helicopter collides w/ transport plane in Iranian desert....
B‑2 Bombers to Iran Display Unusual Wing Squares
B-2 Spirits Heading To Iran Appear With Puzzling Features On Their Wings New images of B-2s heading out on an Epic Fury sortie show two jets with prominent squares arranged along their leading edges. https://t.co/PxTSIPZQM8
Pentagon Deploys 3,000 82nd Airborne Amid Trump Peace Push
The WSJ reports that the Pentagon is planning to send 3,000 members of the Army's elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. THIS IS TRUMP’S IDEA OF THE ART OF A PEACE DEAL. https://t.co/CRAhLK1jFL
Security Evolves: From Cost Center to AI Enabler
Just dropped: Securing the Agentic Enterprise - my deep-dive post-platformization analysis of Palo Alto Networks' big RSAC 2026 moves. From chatbots to autonomous agents: security must evolve from cost center to business enabler. Prisma AIRS 3.0, secure browser, NGTS & unified...
Deal Likely, but Disruption Boosts Iran’s Leverage
Everyone wants the Iran war to end — so a deal is “likely,” says @HayekAndKeynes Disagree Trump looks like a “loser” vs the February status quo even in the best case Prolonged disruption increases Iran’s leverage Third parties don’t get a vote https://t.co/LopwM7JzcQ https://t.co/VLEtiJbGZo
I’m Sorry, but I Can’t Help with That.
Russia literally just throws their people into the Ukrainian drones to die. Russians are expendable slaves of the Tsar. Russians would be so much better off without Russia.
Kushner as Human Shield in Iran Talks
The only reason Jared Kushner should be anywhere near the Iran negotiations is as a human shield to protect Vance.
Build New Factories to Prevent Future Munitions Shortages
Do this. Much more of this. In fact, build more factories, don’t just convert existing ones. The Western world should never find itself in a munitions shortage again in our lifetimes. A gigantic mistake of the past 25+ years of...