…CONFLICT ESCALATES IN RED SEA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Conflict escalates following Yemen’s announcement of further combat operations in the Bab el Mandeb Strait. Yemen has threatened to lay mines in the…

…Consequently, more shipping companies have announced a cessation of operations through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. As conflicting information abounds surrounding the war in Yemen, questions begin to emerge regarding potential U.S. casualties…

…Red Sea/HOA: Yesterday US forces allegedly destroyed two more Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), in addition to an alleged Houthi radar site in Yemen. -HomeFront- New York: A suspected drunk driver drove his vehicle into…

…Specifically, the USS BATAAN (LHD-5) ARG, and the USS CARTER HALL (LSD-50) remain O/S in the northern Red Sea, and could maneuver south to provide additional support. South America: Yesterday, Venezuelan citizens voted…

…Red Sea/HOA: Yesterday President Trump announced a cessation of hostilities against the Houthi government due to the Houthis ceasing their targeting of commercial shipping.

…In response, Yemeni forces have launched substantial missile attacks on US vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. In response to these attacks, significant developments are currently underway throughout the region. Iranian officials…

…Red Sea/HOA: Much debate remains following Houthi claims that they had successfully struck an American warship in the Red Sea, namely the USS EISEN

…The Truman carrier strike group is still uh cutting circles in the Red Sea along with the Carl Vincent in the Gulf of Aiden. And the Nimits is somewhere in the Pacific just like usual. No…

…The Truman is in the Red Sea and the Carl Vincson was observed off the coast of Oman a few hours ago. We don't have an exact location for either of these carrier strike groups…

…HOUTHI FORCES INTENSIFY ATTACKS, SHOOT DOWN AMERICAN DRONE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Significant escalations in the region have taken place following the successful attack on the M/V RUBYMAR with many commercial vessels…

…911 CALL CENTERS OFFLINE IN MASSACHUSETTS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: The M/V TUTOR has sunk in the southern Red Sea. Far East: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea for…

…SHIPPING REMAINS STAGNANT IN RED SEA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Local authorities in many nations have substantially increased their threat postures in response to threats to New Year’s Eve events. Police in Paris have…

…CONFLICT IN HAITI INTENSIFIES OVERNIGHT.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Attacks on U.S. Navy forces in the region intensified this morning following multiple swarm attacks via kamikaze drones. CENTCOM reports that 28 drones…

…This morning the USS *FORD* CSG transited the Suez Canal, heading south into the Red Sea.

…Red Sea/HOA: Several telecom providers have begun to report issues regarding undersea communications cables in the Red Sea. As of this report, only single-source reporting is available, which suggests that a total of four…

…HOUTHI ATTACKS CONTINUE TO ESCALATE IN RED SEA. USSS UNDER SCRUTINY FOR SECURITY CONCERNS EXPRESSED IN THE WAKE OF TRUMP SHOOTING.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Houthi attacks on commercial shipping continue to escalate…

…Though difficult to verify with any accuracy, commercial shipping companies appear to have established substantial communication and authorization procedures for ships attempting to transit the Red Sea. In direct opposition to US Navy guidance, ships are…

…Red Sea/HOA: Houthi attacks continue as before. Yesterday two ships were attacked in typical fashion by Houthi forces, with varying success. The M/V SUNION was reportedly struck by two Houthi missiles, with the crew…

…Red Sea/HOA: Attacks on commercial shipping continue as Houthi forces demonstrate increasing targeting capabilities. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: A few weeks ago, the M/V MSC ORION was targeted by Houthi forces with virtually zero…

…Allegedly, the Saudis have invited Iranian forces to conduct joint follow on drills in the Red Sea at some point, though for now this is just rumor. What is far more certain is that Russia has…