//The Wire//2300Z January 31, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PROTESTS IN EUROPE ESCALATE// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Protests in France intensified yesterday afternoon as farmers succeeded in encircling Paris, stopping traffic along all major roads int

//The Wire//2300Z January 30, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: U.S. AIRSTRIKES IN MIDDLE EAST LIKELY IMMINENT// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Protests in France intensify following public outrage over taxation issues. French farmers have been protesting in e

//The Wire//2130Z January 29, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: THREE U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN NORTHERN JORDAN, DOZENS WOUNDED// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Yesterday three American service members were killed, and 34 wounded in a kamikaze drone

//The Wire//2130Z January 27, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TRUCKER PROTESTS BEGIN ORGANIZING FOR SOUTHERN U.S. BORDER// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: As the war in Gaza continues, Israel amplifies rhetoric indicating possible actions in Lebanon. Isr

//The Wire//2230Z January 26, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS CONTINUES REINFORCING BORDER. OIL TANKER STRUCK IN GULF OF ADEN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria intensify overnight. AC: In addition to the impac

//The Wire//2230Z January 25, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS CONTINUES BORDER POSTURE// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Tensions mount in Iraq as increased rhetoric indicates a possible change in US posture throughout the region. Rumors persist re

//The Wire//2130Z January 24, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS REAFFIRMS DEFENSIVE STANCE. MAERSK FAILS ATTEMPT TO RECOMMENCE OPERATIONS IN RED SEA// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Canada: Following a months-long investigation into Justin Trudeau’s actions duri

//The Wire//2300Z January 23, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS CONTINUES CURRENT THREAT POSTURE AT BORDER// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Protests and counter-protests continue on a variety of issues. Anti-government protests remain constant in the Net

//The Wire//2130Z January 22, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: SCOTUS RULES AGAINST TEXAS’ ACTIONS TO PREVENT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight 127 (originally scheduled to depart Manchester, U.K. for New York

//The Wire//1830Z January 20, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CONFLICTS IN GAZA AND RED SEA CONTINUE. US BORDER CRISIS REMAINS TENSE// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Tensions between the U.K. and Russia increase as Russia plans to halt a 1956 agreement allow

//The Wire//2330Z January 19, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: HOUTHI FORCES BEGIN TARGETING AMERICAN OIL TANKERS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Conflict continues in Gaza. Over the past few days, fighting along the northern border with Lebanon has in

//The Wire//2330Z January 18, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PAKISTAN RETALIATES IN RESPONSE TO IRANIAN STRIKES. ATTACKS ON RED SEA SHIPPING INCREASE IN FREQUENCY.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: In response to Iranian missile strikes, Pakistan strike

//The Wire//2130Z January 17, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: RED SEA ATTACKS CONTINUE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Iran continues to conduct ballistic missile strikes. Strikes have been reported in Pakistan, targeting alleged Israeli-linked groups

//The Wire//1930Z January 16, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: ATTACKS ON RED SEA SHIPPING ESCALATE. IRAN TARGETS ALLEGED MOSSAD SPY BASES IN IRAQ.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Attacks in the Red Sea intensify following U.S. targeting in Yemen. This

//The Wire//1530Z January 15, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: SAR EFFORTS CONTINUE FOR SAILORS MISSING IN GULF OF ADEN. TAIWAN ELECTIONS RAISE TENSIONS IN REGION// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: U.S. Navy forces continue to search for two sailors that w

//The Wire//1630Z January 13, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: U.S. NAVY SAILORS MISSING AT SEA IN GULF OF ADEN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: CENTCOM has confirmed that the U.S. Navy is currently conducting SAR operations as two sailors have been rep

//The Wire//0130Z January 12, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: USA/GBR CONDUCT AIRSTRIKES IN YEMEN. REGIONAL ATTACKS INTENSIFY IN KIND.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- Middle East: At approximately 0230 local time, British and American forces began conducting airstrikes within Yemen. Penta

//The Wire//2230Z January 11, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: IRAN RE-HIJACKS OIL TANKER. PROTESTS CONTINUE IN EUROPE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: The M/V ST NIKOLAS (an oil tanker bound for Turkey) was hijacked by Iranian forces in the Strait of H

//The Wire//2230Z January 10, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: SITUATION IN ECUADOR REMAINS TENSE. ATTACKS CONTINUE IN RED SEA. TUNNEL SYSTEM DISCOVERED IN NEW YORK.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- South America: Situation in Ecuador remains tense as military forces

//The Wire//2230Z January 9, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CIVIL CONFLICT BEGINS IN ECUADOR. SECDEF AUSTIN CONTINUES HOSPITALIZATION.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- South America: In Ecuador, President Noboa has declared a national state of emergency following c