Michael Horowitz
@michaelhorowitz.bsky.social
Geopolitical and security analyst, Views are my own.
Trump on US allies in Iran: I think they should get out.
January 13, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Trump on US allies in Iran: I think they should get out.
Israel sharpens its focus amid growing unrest in Iran
My latest analysis on Israel's view of the protests in Iran
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My latest analysis on Israel's view of the protests in Iran
en.majalla.com/node/329148/...
Israel sharpens its focus amid growing unrest in Iran
Last year's 12-day war with Iran was ostensibly aimed at its nuclear programme. This time, the regime is significantly weakened, presenting an opportunity Israel may feel it can't miss.
en.majalla.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Israel sharpens its focus amid growing unrest in Iran
My latest analysis on Israel's view of the protests in Iran
en.majalla.com/node/329148/...
My latest analysis on Israel's view of the protests in Iran
en.majalla.com/node/329148/...
Protest tonight in Heravi, Tehran
January 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Protest tonight in Heravi, Tehran
Wrapping up 2025 - In Books
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January 10, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Wrapping up 2025 - In Books
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January 9, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The Iranian regime says two police officers were killed and 30 injured in Lordegan during protests
January 7, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The Iranian regime says two police officers were killed and 30 injured in Lordegan during protests
Latvia Prime Minister says damage to an optical cable belonging to a private company has been detected in the Baltic Sea.
January 4, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Latvia Prime Minister says damage to an optical cable belonging to a private company has been detected in the Baltic Sea.
15 members of the Presidential Security Battalion who were protecting #Maduro were killed during the US raid in Venezuela, according to independent Venezuelan media outlets. In total 25 people were killed, including at least one civilian.
January 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
15 members of the Presidential Security Battalion who were protecting #Maduro were killed during the US raid in Venezuela, according to independent Venezuelan media outlets. In total 25 people were killed, including at least one civilian.
CIA had a source in the Venezuelan government who helped them track and locate Maduro - two sources familiar with the operation tell Reuters.
January 3, 2026 at 2:42 PM
CIA had a source in the Venezuelan government who helped them track and locate Maduro - two sources familiar with the operation tell Reuters.
The U.S. Army's Delta Force carried out the operation to capture Maduro, officials told CBS News.
January 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
The U.S. Army's Delta Force carried out the operation to capture Maduro, officials told CBS News.
Report of an airstrike in the Cuartel de la Montaña 4F (February 4th Mountain Barracks) - a site hosting the remains of Hugo Chavez
January 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Report of an airstrike in the Cuartel de la Montaña 4F (February 4th Mountain Barracks) - a site hosting the remains of Hugo Chavez
#Breaking The Venezuelan government has issued a statement denouncing the US military attacks and calling for popular mobilization.
According to the govt, defense plans have been activated. "The entire country must stand up to defeat this imperialist aggression"
According to the govt, defense plans have been activated. "The entire country must stand up to defeat this imperialist aggression"
January 3, 2026 at 7:55 AM
#Breaking The Venezuelan government has issued a statement denouncing the US military attacks and calling for popular mobilization.
According to the govt, defense plans have been activated. "The entire country must stand up to defeat this imperialist aggression"
According to the govt, defense plans have been activated. "The entire country must stand up to defeat this imperialist aggression"
Strike against La Carlota Air Base #Venezuela
January 3, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Strike against La Carlota Air Base #Venezuela
Strike in La Guaira north of Caracas
January 3, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Strike in La Guaira north of Caracas
A Southern Transitional Council (STC) confirmed Saudi airstrikes targeted an STC camp in Yemen
January 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
A Southern Transitional Council (STC) confirmed Saudi airstrikes targeted an STC camp in Yemen
#Iran's Rial Collapse and the Return of the Streets.
Economic shock, political slogans—and the three variables that decide whether unrest can win.
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Economic shock, political slogans—and the three variables that decide whether unrest can win.
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
January 2, 2026 at 9:08 AM
#Iran's Rial Collapse and the Return of the Streets.
Economic shock, political slogans—and the three variables that decide whether unrest can win.
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
Economic shock, political slogans—and the three variables that decide whether unrest can win.
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
#Breaking Sirens sounded moments ago in an Israeli community near the border with Lebanon
Israel suggest an interceptor may have been launched at a suspicious aerial target. The event is under investigation
Israel suggest an interceptor may have been launched at a suspicious aerial target. The event is under investigation
January 2, 2026 at 8:17 AM
#Breaking Sirens sounded moments ago in an Israeli community near the border with Lebanon
Israel suggest an interceptor may have been launched at a suspicious aerial target. The event is under investigation
Israel suggest an interceptor may have been launched at a suspicious aerial target. The event is under investigation
While protests continue across the country, the Iranian regime is publishing images of pilgrims going to Qassem Soleimanei's shrine in Kerman, trying to show continued public support for the Islamic Republic
January 2, 2026 at 5:09 AM
While protests continue across the country, the Iranian regime is publishing images of pilgrims going to Qassem Soleimanei's shrine in Kerman, trying to show continued public support for the Islamic Republic