The Wire - January 25, 2024

this is the wire for 2230 Zulu January 25th 2024 precedent is routine information cut off is 21:30 bottom line up front Texas continues border posture beginning with international events in the Middle East tensions mount in Iraq as increased rhetoric indicates a possible change in US posture throughout the region rumors persist regarding whether or not the US will be leaving or reducing posture in Iraq following recent political events these sentiments have been exacerbated following Pentagon officials announcing the creation of working groups to examine the possibility of transitioning Coalition efforts to locals on the home front in Texas the Constitutional crisis continues as several States declare support for Texas's defensive posture so far the governors of 21 states have issued statements of support for Texas Texas National Guard forces continue to improve obstacles along the border analyst comments for this wire though tensions are high in Iraq and US government officials are reportedly reexamining the United States future in Iraq these issues are not new consequently it is possible that this is merely a Shakedown operation for Iraqis to obtain more funding in exchange for allowing a continued us presence conversely it is also possible that Insurgent groups such as Isis who have seen a quiet Resurgence throughout the region following the stagnation of counterinsurgency operations over the past few years have influenced atmospherics enough to impact policy it is too soon to tell if the US is seriously considering leaving Iraq at least until more indicators are present regarding the Diplomatic situation on the ground this concludes the wire of War 2230 Zulu January 25th 2024