Iran Demands Rights, Reparations, Guarantees to End War
Iranian President: ""The only way to end this war ... is recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int'l guarantees against future aggression." https://t.co/3nWzoC6kb8
Prolonged Conflict Harms Everyone, Analyst Warns
EGAN-JONES: “.. We hope that our analysis is wrong. However, if we are correct, the longer the combatants are engaged, the worse it will be for all.” https://t.co/NM167brXUU
China's Iran Strategy Highlights U.S. Strategic Shortcomings
What, then, are the carefully defined objectives with Iran that China will supposedly measure U.S. performance against? I think what China has learned, at least up until now, is that matching means to ends may now be a skill that...
B‑1B’s Revolver‑Style Rotary Launcher Holds JASSMs
Great look at the rotary launcher/rack in a B-1B. Will be packed like a revolver's cylinder with JASSMs.
Maritime Attacks Surge: 13 Incidents in First 12 Days
Maritime Attacks Reach 13 in First 12 Days of Middle East Conflict. Escalating maritime and supply chain risk. When snd how will it end? https://t.co/58hInlgDQc
Iran Strikes Three Commercial Vessels in Hormuz Escalation
Iran Turns Up The Heat Around The Strait Of Hormuz Iran struck three commercial ships today in its continuing effort to inflict economic pain and political pressure on the U.S. and its allies. We are updating live: https://t.co/Nrf18TL3sz
Pentagon Threatens Blacklist Unless Company Alters Product, Violating Free Speech
"The Pentagon gave a private company a choice: change your product to meet our demands or face being largely blacklisted. Such a choice is an affront to the values enshrined in the First Amendment and those that the US has...
Ukrainians Deploy Tracked Combat Robots Armed with Browning MGs
Wait until they find out Ukrainians also have tracked combat robots with fucking Browning machine guns.
U.S. Presses Taiwan to Approve Special Defense Funding
Washington urges Taiwan lawmakers to pass special defense budget bill Unnamed State Department official: “We encourage all parties in Taiwan’s legislature to work through political differences and quickly pass a special defense budget that demonstrates Taiwan’s commitment to its self-defense by...
Trump Doubts Iranian Mines, Urges Tankers Through Hormuz
President Donald Trump said he didn’t believe Iran was laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Asked Wednesday whether Iran had laid mines in the strait, Trump told reporters, “We don’t think so. Trump also urged oil companies to send their...
Israeli Strikes Cripple Iran’s Remaining F‑14 Tomcats
Iranian F-14 Tomcats Meet Their Doom In Israeli Airstrikes Iran's Tomcats may have used up the last of their nine lives as the U.S. and Israel seek to neuter the country's air force. https://t.co/JGGYBDqHg4
Mines Stay Deployable via Boats and Trains Despite Port Loss
You can mine the waters using small boats and Iran trains to do exactly that. Even eliminating large ports won't keep them from retaining this capability, although it may make it harder. Hitting where the mines are stored is ideal,...
Ukrainian Sees Symbolic Link in UK's Trident Missile
As a Ukrainan, I feel like it's not a coincidence that the British nuclear-carrying missile is called Trident but I can't prove it. https://t.co/y3Kt4e5Kem
Honoring CWO3 Robert Marzan, KIA in Kuwait UAV Attack
Sincere condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, killed in action during an unmanned aircraft system attack on March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. https://t.co/0mzqQLEoTu
Iran's Navy Resurfaces Like a Starfish After Supposed Elimination
Iran's Navy must be like a Starfish We were told last week it was entirely eliminated, yet reappeared
NATO Deploys AI‑Controlled Cockroach Drones for Recon
NATO is testing live cockroaches as AI-powered spy drones. Incredible AI engineering, but also something I kinda wish I hadn't learned about: > Swarm Bio-tactics wired real cockroaches with electronic backpacks containing AI hardware, radios, cameras, and microphones. > Cockroaches are steered by...
Iran's Next Move: Underwater High‑speed Missiles to Seal Strait
Missiles, then drones, then mines, now underwater high-speed missiles. For Iran's next trick to keep the Strait closed: https://t.co/98z3siY3mA
AMSC’s Superconductor Ship Shield Gains Momentum Amid Iran Mine Threat
I thought these comments were very key on $AMSC – American Superconductor for the mining issues in Iran "way to play marine defense (Strait of Hormuz) for their SPS (ship protection system) business". reports that Iran is placing mines in the Strait...
Gazprom Thwarts Aerial Attacks on Southern Facilities
MOSCOW, March 11 (Reuters) - Gazprom on Wednesday reported aerial attacks on its facilities in southern Russia, including the Russkaya pumping station that exports natural gas via the TurkStream subsea pipeline to Europe, but added that all the attacks had...
Halting Non‑Iranian Tankers in Gulf Sends Shockwave
yes, managing to stop all non-Iranian oil tanker traffic in the Persian Gulf is a tremendous impact.
Pentagon Bans Photographers After Unflattering Hegseth Photos
Scoop: The Pentagon barred press photographers from briefings on the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran after they published photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that his staff deemed "unflattering." https://t.co/4EbXGWkVHt
Russia Confirms Sharing UAV Tactics with Iran
Good thread from Nicole below on reports that Russia is sharing specific tactics with Iran. I agree, this would not be surprising to me at all. The community of learning between Russia, Iran, China, and DPRK is active...
Lawmakers Push to Close Huawei Loopholes in US
ICYMI US lawmakers urged the Trump administration to close the loopholes that have allowed a unit of blacklisted Chinese tech giant Huawei to operate freely in the US https://t.co/OW33O82sVC
Ten Seafarers Dead After 13 Merchant Ship Attacks
Ten seafarers have now been killed in 13 attacks on merchant vessels since the Iran conflict erupted on February 28.
Russia Teaches Iran Ukraine Drone Tactics for Gulf Attacks
"Russia is helping Iran with advanced drone tactics from its war in Ukraine to hit US and Gulf nation targets in the Middle East, according to a Western intelligence official." https://t.co/7hTxSdMNpO
Iran's Strategy Forces Costly US Munitions Depletion
The US is firing limited advanced munitions - TLAMs, PAC-3s, JASSMs - at a breakneck pace, but replenishing them will take years and billions. Iran is waging a cost-imposing battle on the US defense industrial base -- and its working. @business...
Hormuz Threat Persists: Vessels Still Hit by Projectiles
🚨HORMUZ UPDATE 11 MARCH🚨 ▶️The story in the Persian Gulf and Strait has changed. ▶️The initial shutdown of shipping was due to insurance. That has largely been resolved through commercial contracts. ▶️The issue now is not fiscal security, by the physical security of...
South Korea, Japan, Taiwan Should Doubt Trump's Promises
On the plus side, hopefully South Korea, along with Japan., and Taiwan, will know that a commitment from Donald Trump isn't worth shit and plan accordingly
Insurance Secured, Now Focus on Regional Security
According to everyone I have spoken to, the insurance issue has been largely resolved and ships have sufficient war risk coverage. The issue now, is the safety and security of the region, which falls upon @CENTCOM and @US5thFleet and the regional...
China's Submarines and Missiles Already Pose Major Threat
"...China’s existing submarine force as well as its military’s anti-ship and land-attack missiles “already pose such a threat,” said Thomas Shugart, a former U.S. Navy submarine commander." https://t.co/QAKcI3LRKl
Actelis Wins Japanese Govt Contract, Traders Eye Scalp Range
$ASNS - "Actelis Networks Secures Japanese Governmental Order for Cyber-Hardened Networking Solutions for Critical Infrastructure" Will be watching this into market open for scalp opportunities as long as it maintains strength over VWAP/trailing EMAs Plenty of range here ($0.75, $1.00+)
U.S. Sparks Iran Conflict, Gulf Nations Bear Costs
US ignites Iran war, but Gulf Arab states pay the price, Gulf sources say https://t.co/nEkEX5dXc2 @samianakhoul
Romania to Host US Jets for Iran Operations
SCOOP: #Romania is set to approve a US request to temporarily deploy fighter jets at a Black Sea airbase to help with its military operations in #Iran, sources tell @atimu2 and me. The deployment would include as many as 500 additional...
Boeing Lands $298M Israel Deal for 5,000 Smart Bombs
We break: Boeing has a new $298 million contract with Israel to deliver as many as 5,000 new air-launched smart bombs, according to three people familiar with the transaction https://t.co/WCseIjItOf
Iranian Naval Attacks Mirror Houthi Red Sea Threats
The Iranians seem as skilled at targeting ships as the Houthis in the Red Sea. https://t.co/K0O7c7Jd1G
Navy Oiler Grounded After Captain Takes Risky Shortcut
Some great timing with the report on the grounding of USNS Big Horn of @MSCSealift coming to light as operations are underway in the same region with USS Lincoln. "A US Navy oiler ran hard aground after its captain urged a...
EU Naval Escorts Secure Red Sea Shipping Since June
Meanwhile, over in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, the European Union navies of @EUNAVFORASPIDES are escorting European ships through the region against the Houthis, who have not attacked a ship since June. https://t.co/PmfgtJBba8
War on Iran Threatens Global Resources and AI Economy
Sulfur and Helium and Fuel and Fertilizer and Food … needed for the GCC & World… held hostage from Trump-Netanyahu’s war on Iran. Collateral damage: AI ecosystem of Investments, US hegemony and lives.
Trump’s Lies Expose Iran‑controlled Hormuz, Urging War Halt
Trump LIED to the world, and those who believed him are finding out the hard way. Iran effectively controls the Strait of Hormuz, and it’s currently a no go area… He has a simple choice: STOP THE WAR…
Reeves Warns Against Speculating on Iran War's UK Impact
Reeves says it would be unwise to speculate on the impact of the Iran war on the UK https://t.co/lxv5sZS2wX via @Joe_Mayes https://t.co/QXrz0KRzLZ
SA Military Deploys to Eldorado Park to Tackle Gang Violence
News Just in 🇿🇦‼️ The South African National Defence Force has been deployed to Eldorado Park in Johannesburg to support the South African Police Service in combating gangsterism and violent crime in affected areas.
Iran Attacks Thai Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
News Just In, Thailand 🇹🇭 Iran has hit a Thai ship that was attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Regime Hardening Likely
B of A: “.. We now see ‘regime hard lining’ as likely as a quick end .. where military operations spill over into 2Q, 3Q or even 4Q26 ..” https://t.co/laJv8DdjWS
Emergency Reactivation Needed Amid Bad Timing and Platform Flaws
This is just amazingly, spectacularly bad timing. And LCS isn't really a "better" MCM platform than these. Worse, in some ways. IMO the only sensible thing to do right now would be an emergency reactivation given the circumstances, using whatever gear and...
US Unveils Lucas, a Drone Matching Shahed's Weight Class
The U.S. has a drone that punches in the same (financial) weight class as the Iranian Shahed. Everybody, meet LUCAS. #shahed #drone #iranwar #geopolitics https://t.co/hoDkzlZII0
U.S. Chose Torpedo Over Safer Capture Option
This is completely off the mark. IRIS Dena was reported to have been equipped with SAMs & ASCMs as well as guns. To hazard an American surface ship (or aircraft) by approaching to attempt a capture would be operational malpractice when...
Kremlin Blames British Specialists for Bryansk Missile Strike
MOSCOW, March 11 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday accused British specialists of involvement in a deadly Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Bryansk that used British Storm Shadow missiles and said it would take Britain's role "into account"....
Drones Crash Near Dubai Airport Amid Persistent Iran Crisis
Two drones fall in vicinity of Dubai airport as Iran crisis shows no sign of easing https://t.co/EoSJYIF1uu
G7/G20 Vows to Curb Iran Oil Leverage
Inside the G7 (and the G20) most countries are absolutely livid with the Trump administration's attack on Iran, but don't mistake their indignation with a desire to let Iran take the global economy hostage via oil. G7/G20/OECD nations will respond...
Rheinmetall Projects up to 45% Sales Surge on Defence Demand
DUESSELDORF, Germany, March 11 (Reuters) - Rheinmetall https://t.co/uzAuxBYwOI expects sales to grow by up to 45% this year, it said on Wednesday, as the German firm focuses entirely on its defence business to harness increased demand from wars in Ukraine...