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Geopolitics & Defence, particularly in the Middle East.
Should the reports of a ceasefire be accurate, it would be a highly fantastic development.
June 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
June 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
June 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The US Embassy in Jerusalem is preparing for evacuation according to various media outlets.
June 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Perhaps the US shouldn’t have fired all those intelligence agents a few months ago.
#intelligencefailure #DNIfailure
June 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran including state TV HQ killing Iran’s wartime chief of staff. Iran responded with missiles and drones, hitting cities like Tel Aviv, Haifa & Jerusalem. Casualties: 200+ Iranians & 24 Israelis. Trump urged evac of Tehran and left G7 early.
June 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Iran and Israel now in their 4th day of direct conflict. Iran launched 100-150 missiles & drones at Israeli cities like Tel Aviv, Haifa; at least 8-24 Israelis died. Israel hit back, targeting Tehran’s state TV, military & nuclear sites, and claiming air superiority.
#IsrealIranWar
June 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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An Irish trauma surgeon who was inside Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza last week when it was hit by an Israeli missile recorded the chaos unfolding in the immediate aftermath
Irish surgeon's footage shows impact of Israeli hospital strike
Dr Morgan McMonagle was inside Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza last week when it was hit by an Israeli missile
www.rte.ie
April 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Suspected U.S. airstrikes in Sana’a hit Houthi targets, causing casualties. The strikes aim to weaken Houthi operations and secure maritime routes. Trump vows continued action until Houthi attacks on U.S. assets stop, warning of further consequences for them and Iran.
March 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Middle East Updates – March 31, 2025
🇵🇸 Gaza: Israeli forces kill 15 paramedics in Rafah; mass graves found.
🇺🇸 U.S. Strikes Yemen: Suspected airstrikes hit Sana’a amid Houthi conflict.
🇸🇦 Trump to visit Saudi Arabia. Focus on economy & conflicts.
🇹🇷 Turkey Crackdown: Opposition arrests spark protests.
March 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
U.S. Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier: The U.S. dispatched the USS Carl Vinson to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

#MiddleEast #Geopolitics #USNavy #Yemen
March 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Israel Strikes Beirut: Israel conducted airstrikes in Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah drone storage facility.

#MiddleEast #Geopolitics #Israel #Lebanon
March 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
🇮🇱 Israel airstrikes Beirut: 28/03/25, Israel targeted a Hezbollah drone facility in the Dahiyeh suburb after rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel. Hezbollah denies involvement.

⚠️ First escalation since the Nov ‘24 ceasefire, raising fears of broader regional conflict.
March 29, 2025 at 1:47 AM
🇺🇸 U.S. intensifies strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, focusing on leadership and military sites.
⚠️ Houthis vow retaliation, threatening Red Sea shipping and regional stability.
🚢 Global impact? Rising concerns over trade disruptions and oil prices.

#Yemen #Houthis #USMilitary #RedSea #Geopolitics
March 29, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Middle East Updates – 28/03/25
🇮🇱 Israel strikes Beirut, targeting Hezbollah drones.
🇺🇸 U.S. escalates airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis.
📸 Gaza: Deadliest conflict for journalists (170+ killed sine 2023).
⚠️ Israel-Lebanon ceasefire at risk after rocket fire.

#MiddleEast #Geopolitics #Israel #Gaza #Yemen
March 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
According to @reuters.com Syria’s Foreign Minister will attend the Brussels donor summit on March 17, marking the first Syrian government presence since Assad’s removal, to seek support for the country’s transition.
March 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
China, Iran, and Russia held joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman, their 5th year of collaboration, amid rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and Houthi attacks on shipping. The exercises inc live-fire drills and electronic warfare, highlighting their growing military ties.

Source APNews
March 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Hello uncertain world!
#newtobluesky
March 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM