🇮🇱🇮🇷 IDF: IRAN SHOT DOWN OUR DRONE, BUT IT’S FINE The aircraft, believed to be a Hermes 900, was operating in Iranian airspace when it was brought down early this morning. The IDF says there’s no concern over sensitive data being exposed, despite the drone’s capture. Source: @OSINTdefender View quoted note →
🇬🇧🇮🇷 U.K. TO CITIZENS: "GOING TO IRAN? BAD IDEA" The UK Foreign Office states Iran is too dangerous for travel as U.S. and Israeli strikes hit military and nuclear sites. British nationals risk arrest or detention just for holding a UK passport. The embassy has been evacuated and is operating remotely. Source: UK FCDO image View quoted note →
🇮🇷 IRAN COULD SHUT OFF THE WORLD'S OIL SUPPLY The Strait of Hormuz is a tiny waterway with massive power; up to 20 million barrels of oil pass through it every day, roughly 1/5 of the World's oil. If Iran shuts it down, gas prices could skyrocket, and global trade could take a hit. They’ve threatened it before, but never actually did it. This time might be different. Source: The Guardian image View quoted note →
🚨🇮🇱🇮🇷 BREAKING: ISRAELI AIR FORCE STRIKES TARGETS IN WESTERN IRAN Israeli fighter jets are currently targeting military infrastructure in the Iranian city of Kermanshah. The strikes come just hours after a single missile was launched at Israel and intercepted midair. Details on the scale and impact of the operation have not yet been released. Source: @npub1ky43...wj6w image View quoted note →
🇨🇳🇮🇷 NORTH KOREA TO U.S.: LEAVE IRAN ALONE North Korea just popped up to yell at the U.S. for hitting Iran, calling it a big no-no on sovereignty. They say America and Israel are stirring up the Middle East like it’s their full-time job. Meanwhile, North Korea has been busy helping Russia by sending missiles, weapons, and even troops to fight in Ukraine. U.S., Ukrainian, and other intelligence sources say Pyongyang’s military support for Moscow has reached unprecedented levels. Source: Reuters View quoted note →
🇮🇱 ISRAEL TO REOPEN BEN GURION AIRPORT… KIND OF Only 50 passengers will be allowed on outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport starting Monday. Incoming flights will be capped at 24 per day, with expanded capacity to bring stranded Israelis home. The restrictions follow Home Front Command orders limiting gatherings due to the risk of Iranian missile attacks. Officials say the move is part of a “Safe Return” plan to cautiously restart international travel. Source: CNN View quoted note →
🇮🇷 IRAN’S LEADER FACES WORST CRISIS SINCE TAKING POWER Analysts say that Iran’s Ayatollah - Ali Khamenei - is militarily outmatched, isolated, and struggling to reconcile survival with defiance. His top commanders are dead, his airspace isn’t secure, and his options are shrinking fast. A leading expert calls this the “most dire situation” of Khamenei’s decades-long rule. Source: CNN image View quoted note →
🇺🇸🇮🇷 L.A. SHERIFF DEPT. APOLOGIZES TO IRAN... THEN APOLOGIZES FOR APOLOGIZING The department faced backlash after sharing a message offering condolences to victims of the U.S. bombing in Iran. L.A. County's Sheriff's Department: “We formally apologize for an offensive and inappropriate post. It does not reflect the views or values of our Department” The original post has since been deleted. Source: L.A. County Sheriff's Department View quoted note →
🇨🇳🇮🇷 CHINA EVACUATES MOST CITIZENS FROM IRAN AS TENSIONS RISE Officials say the rest are totally safe and just happen to be outside incoming fire zones. Strange how a government known for surveillance, censorship, and cracking down on dissent suddenly get very protective when they know the world is watching. Guess basic rights are optional only until missiles start flying. Source: @npub1fcjk...xjm7 image View quoted note →
🇫🇷🇮🇱 FRANCE DEPLOYS MILITARY PLANES TO EVACUATE CITIZENS FROM ISRAEL The decision comes as concerns mount over a broader conflict following missile launches and intercepted threats. France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, said the first flights would begin Monday to assist nationals trying to leave the region. French military aircraft will carry out the evacuations amid fears of further escalation. Source: NYT image View quoted note →