The Wire

//The Wire//1700Z February 13, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: FOREIGN AID SPENDING BILL PASSES U.S. SENATE. PROTESTS CONTINUE IN EUROPE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Israel continues preparations for operations in Rafah as leaflet drops alongside b

//The Wire//1700Z February 12, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: ISRAEL BEGINS BOMBING CAMPAIGN IN RAFAH. SECDEF AUSTIN HOSPITALIZED AGAIN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Netherlands: This morning, a Dutch court of appeals ruled against the Dutch government, halting

this is the wire weekly rollup for the week of February 11th through the 17th 2024 beginning with international events in the Middle East Israel began the military campaign to gain control of the city of Rafa along the Egyptian border this operation while slow to begin has so far

//The Wire//1630Z February 10, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: ISRAEL PREPARES FOR INVASION OF RAFAH, EGYPT RESPONDS BY POSTURING.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Israel continues to prepare for large scale combat operations in Rafah. In response, Egyp

//The Wire//2230Z February 9, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: SITUATION IN GAZA DETERIORATING. FARMER PROTESTS CONTINUE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: The situation in Gaza, having deteriorated significantly over the past few weeks, has become increa

//The Wire//1900Z February 8, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: USMC HELICOPTER FOUND IN CALIFORNIA, NO SURVIVORS REPORTED.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: The U.S. conducted multiple airstrikes in Baghdad overnight, targeting senior leadership of local

//The Wire//1730Z February 7, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: HOUTHI ATTACKS CONTINUE. USMC HELICOPTER MISSING NEAR SAN DIEGO.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -HomeFront- CA: A USMC CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter has gone missing in transit from Creech Air Force Base in Nevada to Marin

//The Wire//1900Z February 6, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: HOUTHI TARGETING CONTINUES IN RED SEA. BORDER CRISIS CONTINUES AT HOME.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Yesterday, CENTCOM confirmed U.S. forces engaged 2x Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) t

//The Wire//2130Z February 5, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: BORDER CRISIS CONTINUES DESPITE IMPROVMENTS// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- United Kingdom: King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. In the statements provided by Buckingham Palace the type of ca

this is the wire weekly rollup for the week of February 4th through the 10th 20124 beginning with international events in the Red Sea Horn of Africa region this week conflict escalated in the form of more substantial attacks increased US air strikes in Yemen and allegedly newly f

//The Wire//2130Z February 3, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: INITIAL BDA OF AMERICAN STRIKES UNDERWHELMING// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: A stabbing attack in Paris wounded three at Gare de Lyon railway station yesterday. The assailant is reportedly a ref

//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 throughout much of mainland western Europe. Major roads remain bl

//The Wire//2200Z February 1, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PROTESTS CONTINUE IN EUROPE, DESPITE LACK OF MEDIA COVERAGE// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- United Kingdom: An acid attack wounds 12 people in southwest London. The attacker has been identified as 35 yea

//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