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…This morning, Iranian forces reportedly launched two cruise missiles toward a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, with unknown success. Otherwise, CENTCOM announced that the M/T *KYLO* has sunk at undisclosed coordinates in the…

…The conflict has continued to expand, with Iranian drone attacks taking place at Oman's oil terminals in Mina Al Fahal. Omani authorities suspended oil export operations this morning, before claiming that operations had returned to…

…At least one of the attacks this morning involved the United States conducting several Unmanned Surface Vessel attacks on the port of Bandar Abbas, targeting an Iranian submarine and several other warships. Analyst Comment: Other more…

…Last night major Iranian strikes were reported at the Jubail Industrial Complex. Several fires were reported at the refinery itself, along with chemical production facilities to the southwest of the main facility.

…From the Iranian perspective, Israel is the nation that directly attacked them, so Israel shall be the target, purely out of the desire to save face in the international community. As to what the Iranian response…

…Over the weekend, many successful ballistic missile strikes on Israel were reported, with military installations in Tel Aviv and POL refineries in Haifa being targeted by Iranian forces. In response, Israeli forces have continued strikes on…

…Last night Iranian forces effectively closed the Strait again, as indicated by recordings of radio transmissions from the Iranians warning tanker crews against attempting to transit the waterway without their permission. Strait of Hormuz: This morning…

…The substantial warnings given to Iranian forces also resulted in very few casualties (around a couple dozen deaths at first count by local forces). Red Sea/HOA: Houthi targeting of both commercial and Naval vessels continues…

…AIRSTRIKES REPORTED AT TWO IRANIAN URANIUM PRODUCTION FACILITIES.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----   -International Events- Middle East: Offensive actions and targeting efforts by all sides were temporarily degraded last night as a major storm system descended on the region…

…Two vessels, the M/V *MSC-FRANCESCA* and the M/V *EPAMINONDAS* were fired upon by Iranian gunboats before being boarded and seized. Analyst Comment: A third vessel, the M/V *EUPHORIA* also attempted to run…

//The Wire//2100Z July 9, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: IRANIAN WARSHIP SINKS IN PORT DUE TO MALFUNCTION. HURRICANE BERYL LEAVES MILLIONS WITHOUT POWER IN TEXAS. SCOTUS JUSTICE SECURITY DETAIL INVOLVED IN ATTEMPTED CARJACKING IN WASHINGTON D.C…

Iranian shipping through the region remains unhindered; it is only the primarily western-based shipping that is being impacted by Yemeni targeting. Far East: Tensions escalate between North and South Korea in response to recent moves…

…A total of 4x merchant vessels were reportedly targeted by Iranian munitions as they attempted to cross the Strait. Information on these targeting efforts is sketchy at best; the UKMTO has not commented on these targeting…

…Within the Gulf, Iranian forces also posted photo and video evidence confirming that Iran has captured a highly classified Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). One American Dive-LD drone submarine was captured intact by Iran, which was…

…Statements of condemnation were issued by government officials attributing the attacks to Iran, however the Iranians claim that they haven't conducted any attack. Separately, American logistical resupply efforts continue, with a notable increase in military…

…Overnight, Iranian forces claimed to have killed a clandestine team that had infiltrated the border region. Iranian media claims that the entire 6 man team was killed during the engagement, and that four of the bodies…

…Indications and warnings are growing with regards to the next escalation of the war, with Iranian and Israeli officials both implying more direct hostilities between the two countries may begin soon. Otherwise, the war in Lebanon…

…Similarly, Iranian forces have discovered several instances of equipment emplaced on the ground very close to sensitive sites; overnight the Iranians discovered a remotely-controlled Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) launcher emplaced outside Tehran, in addition…

…IRAN CONTINUES TARGETING KUWAIT AS UNITED STATES CONSOLIDATES POSITIONS IN MIDDLE EAST AMID IRANIAN TARGETING EFFORTS.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Spain: The situation regarding the migrant wave has continued to deteriorate sharply. After the perimeter fence…

…As such it’s highly likely that the alleged Iranian threats to Trump are inaccurate or over-emphasized considering the other more domestic threats Trump openly faces nearly daily. New York: The United Nations General Assembly…