Scott Ritter : Russia's Next Move: Unpacking the Future of the Ukraine Conflict. (NATO armies into Ukraine bring conflict closer to nuclear war)

zyxzevn

To understand the conflict: What if China and North Korea openly use Canada and Mexico for terror strikes in the US?

neolib

@SouthFront

The 2022 US Treasury report alleged that SouthFront was sanctioned in part for being "owned or controlled by, or for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the FSB"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SouthFront

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WoodyWoodPecker

https://youtu.be/s8hEtI9AI0U

neolib

NEW -- reports of near-simultaneous airstrikes on #Iran targets in #Isfahan (home to nuclear facilities), as well as targeting air bases in #Daraa & #Suwayda in southern #Syria (home to radar & air defense sites).

Additional reports of explosions / possible airstrikes in #Baghdad & #Babil province in #Iraq.

The strikes in S. #Syria appear confirmed -- hitting 3+ #Assad regime military & air defense bases known to house #IRGC personnel (around Izraa, al-Thaala AB, Qarfa & Namir.

Reporting from #Isfahan is -- for now -- limited only to audible explosions. I've not seen any verifiable visuals, yet.

Iraq is much the same, but it's in #Syria that reports appear most solid -- with video, audio & local reporting.

https://twitter.com/Charles_Lister/status/1781128420560126298

UPD The Guardian's liveblog:

Middle East crisis live: flights avoid western Iran after explosions reported near city of Isfahan

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/apr/19/middle-east-crisis-live-updates-iran-israel-today-explosions-isfahan

neolib

The Times of Israel's liveblog: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-13-2024/

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari in a press statement confirms that dozens of drones launched from Iran are heading toward Israel.

He says the Israeli Air Force is tracking the drones, while noting that they will take several hours to reach the country.

https://twitter.com/manniefabian/status/1779239391036146144 (thread)

Israel is facing a multi-front attack by Iran and their proxies. OSINT indicates that drones have been launched from Yemen, Iraq, and Iran proper. These drones are the same “Shahed” drones that have been terrorizing Ukrainian cities, and will take hours to reach Israel - at least 6 hours if launched from Iran.

https://twitter.com/IsraelWarRoom/status/1779242628288286987

UPD The Guardian's liveblog: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/apr/13/iran-launches-drone-attack-against-israel

neolib

President Biden is returning to the White House (from a weekend visit to Delaware) to meet with staff re. Iran’s threat of action on Israel. That signaling alone suggests tonight might be the night. Tensions remain sky-high region-wide.

https://twitter.com/Charles_Lister/status/1779191159937458412

Canbot

The elections are a sham.

Brewdabier

If true then I hope Iran does a better job than Hitler tried. Also if true the US,UK and other country's will defend Isreal just because they love the terrorist that much.

Musky

Biden's liberal base is largely pro-Palestinian. This is quite the tightrope between the US's masters and his supporters. There's been talk Biden has been trying to get Israel to slow its roll. He'd end up sacrificing the election in order to go to war on Israel's behalf.

The one bad thing if Trump wins is he's a yuuuge cuck for Israel.

Canbot

The US is declaring that jews run this country and a war with israel is a war with the US.

Musky

I wish the war bloggers knew some shit here. I'd really like an unofficial analysis.

Musky

You think this is fake? Iran looks weak if they let the attack on their embassy and people go unanswered, but they aren't looking to start a larger conflict apparently, and per the article it sounds like the US is greenlighting a minor largely symbolic attack.

Musky

Israel would be entitled to a forceful response in the eyes of the administration.

At some point you just have to accept retaliation or endless escalation.

Sounds like the US admin is letting it be known that a symbolic attack would be understood and forgiven but it can't cost too dearly.

Jiminy

name checks out I guess.

neolib

No, I won't. I want to know what's happening in the world, and your favorite bloggers don't know shit.

Jiminy

Turn off the fake news bro

neolib

Do you prefer listening to random people which retell news to you with an added spin?

SoylentGreenEnergy

Geezus Christos. Do they think anyone buys this bs anymore? I think the only ones still believing the news is a small subset of boomers

neolib

Israel is bracing for a worst-case scenario that U.S. officials believe could materialize within just hours — the possibility of a direct attack on Israeli soil by Iran in retaliation for a strike almost two weeks ago that killed seven Iranian military officers. Iran has vowed to take revenge for Israel killing its commanders, who were hit by an April 1 strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria's capital.

Two U.S. officials told CBS News that a major Iranian attack against Israel was expected as soon as Friday, possibly to include more than 100 drones and dozens of missiles aimed at military targets inside the country.

The officials said it would be challenging for the Israelis to defend against an attack of such a magnitude, and while they held out the possibility that the Iranians could opt for a smaller-scale attack to avoid a dramatic escalation, their retaliation was believed to be imminent.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-iran-hamas-war-us-travel-warning-middle-east-conflict/ (April 12, 2024 / 8:58 AM EDT)

UPD

Israel is bracing for a direct and unprecedented attack by Iran on government targets as soon as Saturday, according to people familiar with western intelligence assessments, a move that has the potential to trigger an all-out regional war.

The assault from Iranian soil has emerged as one of the main scenarios expected by the Jewish state and its allies, said the people, who asked not to be identified as they aren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly. A bombardment with drones and precision missiles could come within the next 48 hours, they said.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/israel-bracing-for-potential-direct-attack-from-iran-in-days (April 12, 2024 at 1:15 PM UTC)

RedditButt

What a shitshow. I'm glad I'm nowhere near that hellhole.

neolib

The US is seeking to deter Iran from carrying out a retaliatory strike against Israel with concerted declarations of commitment to Israeli security, while at the same time trying to prevent the outbreak of a major regional war, officials in Washington have said.

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US officials say much will depend on the specifics of any Iranian attack. If Israel intercepts incoming missiles or drones, or if they fall harmlessly wide of their mark, the Biden administration will appeal to Netanyahu’s government not to act rashly. If any Iranian attack causes significant Israeli casualties either on Israeli soil or at any Israeli mission or institution abroad, however, Israel would be entitled to a forceful response in the eyes of the administration.

The head of US Central Command, Gen Michael E Kurilla, arrived in Israel on Thursday, Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder told journalists, reportedly to coordinate the response to the anticipated Iranian action with his Israeli counterparts.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/11/us-confirms-israel-support-in-face-of-iran-reprisal (11 Apr 2024 20.38 BST)

Canbot

They were predicting it weeks ago. This is fake news to give leverage to the Jewish agents extracting money from US congressmen.

GuyWhite

Kikes and mudslimes killing each other. Please pass the popcorn.

neolib

Archived: https://archive.is/I6ijU

Israel’s foreign minister threatened Wednesday that his country’s forces would strike Iran directly if the Islamic Republic launched an attack from its territory against Israel.

https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-retaliation-killed-general-b2e8625500409405c9dc88731063fa71

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