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…Even worse, some reports emerged this morning indicating that Houthi forces have captured Zuqar Island, in the southern Red Sea. If this island can be held, this will be a major problem in very short order…

…CEASEFIRE LARGELY HOLDING IN LEBANON, DESPITE BOTH PARTIES CLAIMING VIOLATIONS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Russia: As part of a general summit on security topics in Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a few interesting remarks regarding…

…POTENTIAL FOR WAR IN LEBANON CONTINUES TO MOUNT.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: This morning Israeli bombing continued in Lebanon, to include the targeting of at least one major residential structure in Beirut. Hezbollah rocket…

…Sunday afternoon internet disruptions were observed as multiple undersea communications cables were cut in the southern Red Sea. The IMEWE cable (which mostly serves India) and the SMW4 cable (which serves India and southwest Asia) were…

…As a reminder, these vessels were deployed for counter-piracy operations in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in direct response to Yemeni targeting. AC: These vessels, while technically not operating as a full…

…Embassy evacuations continue as well, with American diplomatic stations in Lebanon being evacuated of non-essential personnel overnight.

…The Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon continues, with evacuation orders continuing to be given for varying districts in the southern regions of the country. The ground advance has been exceptionally slow over the past few weeks…

…than a week after the refinery was due to come back online, the Houthis hit it again. Lebanon: Israeli attacks have intensified with a new series of attacks being reported over the weekend. Significant bombing runs…

…In the southern Red Sea, Houthi attacks on commercial shipping remain constant. Overnight, one as-yet-unidentified vessel was targeted successfully

…the comment during a hot-mic incident as part of a media interview a few days ago. Southern Border Region: Following the IED incident in Tamaulipas earlier this month, Texas authorities have issued more warnings pertaining…

…Separately from the Gulf War, the Israelis are fighting a ground invasion of Lebanon, which has made significant advances at significant cost. This conflict has been a little bit more difficult to track, so we'll…

…Yesterday evening a friendly-fire shootdown incident was reported involving US military forces shooting down a Customs and Border Patrol drone, which was conducting patrols along the southern US border. Analyst Comment: Many details have not…

//The Wire//2330Z October 21, 2023// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: ISRAEL CONTINUES TO MANDATE EVAC OF NORTHERN GAZA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East Front: Israeli forces continue to drop leaflets

//The Wire//2300Z October 30, 2023// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: FEW DETAILS EMERGE REGARDING GAZA GROUND INVASION. ISRAEL CONTINUES TARGETING IN GAZA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East Front: Israe

//The Wire//2300Z November 1, 2023// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: ISRAEL CONTINUES ADVANCE INTO GAZA. CASUALTIES MOUNT ON ALL SIDES.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East Front: Israel continues to take

//The Wire//2030Z November 14, 2023// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: WAR CONTINUES IN GAZA. DEMONSTRATIONS COMPLICATE HISTORIC TRENDS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East Front: Israel continues invasion

//The Wire//2030Z December 11, 2023// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TENSIONS INCREASE IN THE RED SEA. UKRAINE PEACE TALKS LIKELY TO BEGIN IN JANUARY.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea: Yemen announces wha

//The Wire//2030Z December 12, 2023// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: REVELATIONS OF DOMESTIC U.S. SPYING CONTINUE. ISRAEL FACES FIERCE RESISTANCE IN KHAN YOUNIS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Isra

//The Wire//2200Z December 30, 2023// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: UNREST CONTINUES IN EUROPE. SHIPPING REMAINS STAGNANT IN RED SEA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Local authorities in many nations ha

//The Wire//2300Z February 2, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: U.S. BEGINS RETALIATORY STRIKES IN SYRIA// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Farmer protests continue to cause widespread disruptions throu