Bushra Shaikh: Another war crime carried out by U.S.…
Another war crime carried out by U.S. and Israel: this time, a 12,000 capacity sports centre in Tehran reduced to rubble by 3 missiles at 10.30am. The pattern of intentionally targeting civilian infrastructure will be added to Iran's legal case, governors tell me. The devastation is beyond comprehension, as several other community training buildings - where young aspiring athletes would normally come to learn - also destroyed through impact.
Dale Vince: Operation Epic Bullshit will never end…
Operation Epic Bullshit will never end. Hostilities are already over according to Trump, the straight is already open according to Trump. Does he know that the straight was open before his blunder war - or that Iran was in a nuclear agreement before he cancelled it. He’s asking now for two things the world already had, until he came along. But watch him try claim the glory for getting them back. Have a feeling though he won’t be able to get one of them - the Straight of Hormuz will never be open as it was.
Lee Hurst: Did Trump bottle it all because…
Did Trump bottle it all because they had a pilot shot down? Imagine doing all that work, getting the Islamic Regime on the ropes then backing off to let them recover. The psychology of a dictatorship is that any attempt at a ceasefire or talks means they see you as weak. I am so sad for the Iranian people. They must have really believed their moment of liberation was at hand.
Pouria Zeraati: A note/ Trump didn’t stop the “Freedom Project” …
A note/ Trump didn’t stop the “Freedom Project” in the Strait of Hormuz for negotiations. The U.S. is preparing for the second round of attacks. Objective: Stripping away the regime’s leaders and strategic economic blows, for a surrender agreement.
David Icke: We are watching the Cult 'New World Order'…
We are watching the Cult 'New World Order' emerge under the cover of Trump-instigated chaos - you know the Trump who secured office thanks to those who told you he would bring down the 'Globalist' New World Order. Oh, the irony. Some of us saw through that crap all along and now here we are - sooo predictable for those paying attention and not the naive or short-term opportunist bandwagon jumpers we see desperately turning on Trump and Israel to stay relevant and credible after supporting both. The world is not run by 'Left' or 'Right', but by a Global Cult that owns 'Left' AND 'Right' and answers to the other-dimensional force behind all this and indeed human reality itself.
Cameron Hudson: The war with Iran cannot erase…
"The war with Iran cannot erase fundamental tensions between the two powers. The strained relationship between the Gulf powerhouses is likely to influence the region’s trajectory for years to come."
Felix Rex: Start a war by murdering 170 schoolchildren…
Start a war by murdering 170 schoolchildren in a sneak attack. No way out. No apparent winning strategy. Destroy legacy, alienate base and throw it all away for Israel. What is he thinking?Pouria Zeraati: Calm Before the Storm…
Calm Before the Storm/ Trump in response to the regime's savagery today: 'The IRI, during the ship relocation under Operation "Freedom," has fired upon several countries that have absolutely nothing to do with this matter, including a South Korean cargo ship. Maybe it's time for South Korea to join this mission too! We've taken out seven small boats so far—or "fast boats," as they call them. That's all you've got left. Aside from that South Korean ship, no damage has been inflicted so far on any other vessels passing through the strait. The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Dan Cain, have a press conference tomorrow morning.'Diane Abbott: Ordinary people are going to be a lot worse…
Ordinary people are going to be a lot worse off because of Trump's bombing Iran and his blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. UK food prices on track to rise by 50% since start of cost of living crisis
Mark Urban: Interesting gesture from US side…
Interesting gesture from US side - is this an easing of their blockade that’s meant to pave the way for Iranian acquiescence in allowing hundreds of neutral vessels to leave the Gulf? Maybe, but would undermine the IRGC ‘tollbooth’ concept for the Strait of Hormuz
Howard Beckett: Israel 🇮🇱 is levelling southern Lebanon…
Israel 🇮🇱 is levelling southern Lebanon 🇱🇧 to the ground: •Over 50 attacks in 24hrs •Children being bombed •Journalists & paramedics targeted •Over 1.1ml people displaced There is no ‘ceasefire’ Israel 🇮🇱 is a pariah state inflicting terror Sanctions against 🇮🇱 now.
Timothy Ash: Disappointing April inflation numbers in Turkiye…
Disappointing April inflation numbers in Turkiye - but understandable given the Iran war risk/hit. The longer the war goes on then the more pressure on the CBRT to hike policy rates.Pouria Zeraati: Calm Before the Storm…
Calm Before the Storm/ Trump in response to the regime's savagery today: 'The IRI, during the ship relocation under Operation "Freedom," has fired upon several countries that have absolutely nothing to do with this matter, including a South Korean cargo ship. Maybe it's time for South Korea to join this mission too! We've taken out seven small boats so far—or "fast boats," as they call them. That's all you've got left. Aside from that South Korean ship, no damage has been inflicted so far on any other vessels passing through the strait. The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Dan Cain, have a press conference tomorrow morning.'
Franz-Stefan Gady: Quick note on the supposed capability…
Quick note on the supposed capability gap from the Trump administration halting the planned MDTF long-range fires battalion deployment to Germany: the US Navy and Air Force can partially substitute: carrier strike groups with Tomahawk-armed destroyers and subs, B-52s and B-2s carrying JASSM-ER/LRASM, and forward-deployed F-35s. PrSM on HIMARS/M270 is already fielded across regular Army field artillery brigades and can fill part of the ground-based fires role. The harder gap, next to mid-range capability, is the MDTF sensor-to-shooter fusion. The MDTF is also a key element in how the US Army envisions implementing multi-domain ops. I wrote about this and the potential escalatory risks in my book „Die Rückkehr des Krieges”.
Liz Webster: As I told @HenryRiley1 on @LBC last Sunday…
🆘🚨 As I told @HenryRiley1 on @LBC last Sunday, the fertiliser shock from Hormuz isn’t just an energy story. It’s a food story. This week, Sunday Times Business section confirms it: food is the war’s bigger crisis. And the UK is especially exposed. Brexit took us out of CAP and while we’ve replicated EU trade deals, we’ve not replaced the core principle that food production is a public good. That has consequences: ➡️ Rising prices ➡️ Tightening supply ➡️ Real risk to food security After WWII, Attlee’s government passed the 1947 Agriculture Act, recognising that feeding the nation is a strategic priority. That thinking later shaped Article 39 in the EU. 🔥 Today, Brexit Britain has no equivalent duty. No food production plan, no clear strategy. We’re reacting to a crisis instead of preventing one. ☝️ This has to be fixed.
Anthony Costello: Donald Trump's war with Iran…
Donald Trump's war with Iran caused jet fuel prices to double. Jet fuel takes 20-30% of the operating cost of an airline. All airlines globally are canceling flights and hiking prices. Low cost airlines could well go bankrupt without bailouts.Pouria Zeraati: Crap News on Negotiations…
Crap News on Negotiations: Discussions within the regime revolve around when the US and Israel will strike again, in Israel, the army, in cooperation with CENTCOM, is preparing for the second round of operations, and in Washington, Trump publicly stated an hour ago that the regime's latest proposal is nonsense. Sensitive days lie ahead.Anthony Costello: The Pentagon has struck agreements…
The Pentagon has struck agreements with SpaceX, Oracle, AWS, Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia, for use of advanced AI tools on classified military networks, according to a Defense Department official War statement .
abdelmoneim Mahmoud: Iran and Trump and Netanyahu…
Iran and Trump and Netanyahu… Who Emerged Victorious? Massive human and economic losses, chaos in the Gulf, pressure on the global economy, and temporary gains for powers that know how to bear the consequences of war better than others But the harshest conclusion: In this war, there are no true winners… only losers to varying degrees #Iran #Trump #Netanyahu #StraitofHormuz #MiddleEastCameron Hudson: Israel and the UAE find common…
Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances. The implications for African states of this alliance is already being felt by frontline African states, particularly in the Horn. Those states need to wake up to this.
Patrick Henningsen: rump openly boasting about…
Trump openly boasting about using our U.S. Navy as “Pirates” stealing Iranian oil tankers. What a disgrace. We are now approaching the end of this old man’s character arch….Pouria Zeraati: Important// In line with that 60-day deadline…
Important// In line with that 60-day deadline: Trump has informed Congress that the war in Iran has ended; this means that if hostilities resume, the required 60-day countdown under the "War Powers Resolution" will start anew.
Bushra Shaikh: This is what Donald Trump celebrated…
This is what Donald Trump celebrated: Nine U.S. bunker buster bombs, double tap strike, both within the space of two hours, heavily impacted B1 bridge in Karaj, Alborz. Beyond breaking international law by hitting civilian infrastructure, these strikes killed 13 Iranian civillians, of which included pregnant women and children as young as 6 months old. 250 people injured. On a day where families were picnicking below the bridge to celebrate nature day. Where is the international community? Grave war crimes and the silence is deafening.Howard Beckett: Israel bombing south Lebanon…
Israel 🇮🇱 bombing south Lebanon 🇱🇧 with white phosphorus last night War crime Israel 🇮🇱 is a pariah state Boycott 🇮🇱 now Expel 🇮🇱 from the UN now.Cameron Hudson: RSF drones strike southern Khartoum…
RSF drones strike southern Khartoum and North Kordofan. I was in Jebel Aulia last month and everyone I spoke to felt confident that the war would not return to their city. These threats make any return to normalcy for average people impossible.
Rob Boyd: I don't support the Iran War…
I don't support the Iran War, but one positive is the death of the Dubai influencer economy, and workers using it as a tax haven have fled to Southern Europe because it simply isn't safe. Dubai is a disgusting regime, and Westerners should not be supporting it.
David Poulden: Failed asylum seeker sneaks…
Failed asylum seeker sneaks in on a small boat, then tries to storm London's Israeli Embassy with two knives and a martyrdom note. This is the national security risk of open borders. Mass deportations aren't optional, they're essential. Diversity is not our strength.Franz-Stefan Gady: One issue I see here is that the perception…
One issue I see here is that the perception of a transparent battlespace (IMO semi-transparent at best) paired with the notion of accelerated kill-chains is a further widening of the technical and tactical levels of warfare from the operational and strategic-political levels of warfare, which creates essentially two wars, and makes successful war termination harder. The combination creates a war-termination problem by structurally widening the gap between the technical-tactical levels of war and the operational and strategic-political levels. Precision warfare encourages planners to substitute the act of striking for a theory of how striking produces not only political but also operational-level outcomes. Transparent battlespace assumptions make this substitution feel somewhat doctrinally respectable, because if you can see everything and kill what you see, any problem appears to dissolve into a targeting problem. This could turn into a dead-end. Beyond the strike as strategy paradox Amos Fox & I outlined before, I think that adversaries will increasingly price into their military and political decision-making overwhelming inferiority in closing of kill-chains and defeat at the tactical level and adapt their force design, structure and doctrines accordingly to “ride out” this form of precision warfare and still prevail or at least not suffer defeats at the other levels of warfare.
Andrew Feinstein: Here’s a shock…
Here’s a shock: a multi millionaire war profiteer thinks that pensions should be reduced. Has there ever been anyone more rapacious than Tony Blair in turning public money into private profits, mainly through wars & corrupt arms dealsRead more