Battle of the Missiles — The Apache Scam

Vice President JD Vance said that the war against Iran has resulted in Gulf Arab states seeking deeper ties with Tehran.  “Because of the conversations they’re having with the Iranians. The Emiratis — by far the most hawkish, by far the most pro-Israel country in the [Gulf Cooperation Council] — they’re having conversations with the […]

Iran Shifts From Defensive To 'Fully Offensive' Posture, Denies Trump-IRGC Backchannel, Seizes UAE Ship Summary Iran goes "fully offensive": Tehran threatens escalation if diplomacy fails, after last week's military command reshuffle. MoU expires: Iran says the US-Iran agreement is effectively dead & "irrelevant".  Trump threatens Oman: Trump warns "we'll bomb the s**t out of them." Backchannel denied: Tehran rejects Trump's claim of IRGC communications. Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by September 30? Yes 12% · No 89%View full market & trade on Polymarket *  *  * Oil Spikes as Hormuz Developments Continue from Bad to...

Trump Congratulates Incoming Iraqi Leader, Who Moves To Disarm Pro-Iran Militias Via The Cradle A committee comprising three senior Iraqi figures is close to finalizing an "executive plan" to disarm factions within the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) that enjoy support from Iran, Asharq Al-Awsat reported on 8 May. Development of the plan, which will be presented to US officials in the next few days, comes amid expected changes to the leadership of key security agencies under the incoming government of Ali al-Zaidi. Trump congratulates Iraq PM nominee Ali al-Zaidi, eyes stronger ties Zaidi was nominated by the Shia-majority...