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…IRANIAN DIPLOMATS MEET WITH RUSSIA REGARDING GULF WAR. IED ATTACKS CONTINUE IN NORTHERN IRELAND.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----   -International Events- Russia: This morning Foreign Minister Araghchi arrived in Moscow for talks with President Putin, which are aimed at…

…Sea conditions in the Gulf are similarly excellent, with the sea state remaining calm throughout the evenings as standard for this time of year. Light chop is expected in the afternoon on Saturday, with otherwise smooth…

…CONTAINERSHIP STRUCK IN GULF OF OMAN. SCHOOL SHOOTING REPORTED IN TURKEY.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----   -International Events- Gulf of Oman: One containership was targeted by Iranian forces this morning. The vessel (which has not yet been identified) was…

…warfare still in the world war two mentality for conflicts like korea the vietnam war the persian gulf war and even the later iraq war the third generation of warfare encompasses the winning hearts and minds…

…President Trump did threaten to invade Kharg Island again, in addition to re-imposing the US blockade in the Gulf of Oman. The blockade is doable with the US Navy vessels in the region, but Kharg…

…Concerning the impact of the Gulf War on global energy markets, the situation is still desperate. Oil transits through Hormuz are very minimal, with the NAVCENT-run reporting sources no longer publicly disclosing all of the…

//The Wire//2300Z February 16, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CONCERNS ARE GROWING FOR TWO CAPTURED AMERICAN PILOTS DETAINED IN WEST AFRICA. UNITED STATES SEIZES OIL TANKER IN INDIAN OCEAN.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----   -In

lement of surprise is lost the Iranians will have to do something to save face within their own Nation Iranian decision makers in the Ayatollah sphere May genuinely think that this war will go nuclear if they respond sig

//The Wire//2300Z August 14, 2025// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: DC CLEANUP CONTINUES AS ACTIVISM INCREASES THROUGHOUT THE CITY. TOTAL POWER OUTAGE STRIKES LARGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN UTAH.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -HomeFront

//The Wire//2300Z December 10, 2025// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: USA SEIZES TANKER VESSEL OFF COAST OF VENEZUELA. VANDALISM ATTACKS AND INCIDENTS REPORTED AT CHURCHES AND CHRISTMAS MARKETS AROUND EUROPE.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE

…Throughout the Persian Gulf right now, we are entering the high-risk period, as several different developments are underway or are on the calendar. This is the last briefing before the anniversary of the October 7th…

//The Wire//2100Z January 15, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: UNREST ESCALATES IN MINNEAPOLIS AS ICE AGENTS AMBUSHED DURING ARREST. USA SEIZES ANOTHER TANKER IN CARIBBEAN.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-

One absolutely critical factor, which is nearly impossible to get fidelity on without an in-person observer on the ground, is which route is being taken by the handful ships that are escaping the Gulf. So…

…This morning CENTCOM announced the boarding and seizure of the M/T *CELESTIAL SEA* in the Gulf of Oman. This vessel was attempting to run the American blockade to onload cargo within Iran. Analyst Comment: Otherwise…

…For example, upon the announcement of the ceasefire in the Persian Gulf a couple weeks ago, oil futures plummeted to about 80 to 90 dollars per barrel, so we were doing pretty good. However, in Singapore…

…This has worked for a couple of dozen vessels so far, but the targeting of shipping in the Persian Gulf is still too random to draw a conclusion as to what's actually being targeted by…

//The Wire//2200Z September 27, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: FLOODING REMAINS SEVERE THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAN SOUTHEAST. IRANIANS CHARGED WITH CYBERATTACK ON TRUMP CAMPAIGN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events

…Petroleum refineries, natural gas liquefaction plants, and oil terminals at the major port facilities have all been targeted by Iranian forces since the war began, which has prompted several Gulf states to halt or reduce production…

//The Wire//1830Z September 30, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: HURRICANE DAMAGE IN SOUTHEASTERN US CATASTROPHIC. DOCKWORKER UNION STRIKE TO BEGIN TOMORROW, SHUTTING DOWN MOST EAST COAST PORTS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -Ho

the East-West Pipeline continues, along with repairs at Yanbu. Saudi forces have also requested air defenses from various European nations, as the United States has declined to become involved in defending their refiner