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Reagan GOP; 34 Yr Fire Engineer/EMT (Ret)🚒; 911 Geobase Mgr💻; Katrina 2005🌊 ; FFOTY 2007🏅; genealogist 🧬; low follows=Blocked; Reposts🚫= endorsement.

[World Source News @Worldsource24]

BREAKING: Direct Iranian missile impact in Bahrain

[צבא ההגנה לישראל @idfonline]

בהתאם להערכת המצב המבצעית, החל מהיום ועד ל-29 באוגוסט 2026, ייפתח ציר 10 בגזרת חטמ”ר פארן בימי חמישי עד שבת, בשעות 08:30–16:00, בין מצפור בר לב לחסם 10/12.
הציר לא ייפתח בימי חמישי ב-16 ביולי וב-23 ביולי, אלא רק בימי שישי ושבת באותם סופי שבוע.

צה"ל ממשיך להתאמן בשטחי האש בדרום ובצפון הארץ לאורך סופי השבוע. לאור זאת, שטחי האש בדרום הארץ יישארו סגורים לכניסת מטיילים.

צה"ל מבקש מהציבור לא להיכנס למרחבים האסורים, ולאפשר לכוחות הביטחון להמשיך ולבצע את משימותיהם.

הכניסה לציר מותנית בהצגת תעודה מזהה ורישום בכניסה, אין צורך בתיאום מראש

[Institute for the Study of War @TheStudyofWar]

MORE 🧵(1/3)⬇️: Iran has, in recent weeks, repeatedly attacked commercial shipping vessels that used alternative routes through the strait rather than the Iranian-designated traffic separation scheme. It has conducted these attacks to maintain Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz through Iranian-dictated traffic lanes. Iran also responded to US strikes against more than 80 targets on July 7 (more on the US strikes below) by attacking US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Iranian response caused no casualties. US President Donald Trump has reportedly told his advisers that he will not “resume the war“ unless Iran kills US servicemembers. Iran’s willingness to flaunt the ceasefire by attacking shipping and risk US casualties by attacking US bases nonetheless demonstrates that Iran is willing to risk a resumption of large-scale operations.

The Iranian regime’s media apparatus has repeatedly emphasized the strategic importance of the strait, and that military action may be necessary to ensure Iran maintains control over the strait. Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)-affiliated Fars News Agency argued on July 8 that Iran should respond to US actions by disrupting Gulf oil exports, damaging regional energy infrastructure, asserting control over Bab al Mandab, and conducting asymmetric attacks on US forces. Iranian regime’s English-language media outlet, Press TV, separately argued on July 8 that Iran would strike “enemy” targets at a minimum two-to-one ratio and close the Strait of Hormuz following any future strike on Iranian territory or interests. Regime-aligned outlets’ rhetoric intends to normalize a broader coercive campaign in the strait and signals that any US effort to challenge Iranian control over the strait can trigger costs against US forces, Gulf states, energy infrastructure, and other regional chokepoints.

[Status-6 (War & Military News) @Archer83Able]

Stunned Russians watch as a Ukrainian FP-1 long-range attack drone conducts maneuvers before impacting the Nizhnekamsk oil refinery in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan on Wednesday morning.

The real panic sets in when the UAV begins a final dive onto its target.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I met with a bipartisan delegation from both houses of the United States Congress Senators – @SenatorShaheen, @LindseyGrahamSC, @SenatorDurbin, @ChrisCoons, @SenatorRounds, @RepMikeTurner – and thanked them for their support and focus on Ukraine. We had an in-depth discussion about the prospects for diplomacy and what is required for it to succeed. I informed them about the Patriot interceptor shortage and Russian attacks on our people. Right now, contributions to PURL and other air defense deliveries are the top priority for defense.

We also discussed the Russia sanctions bill. It is critical to continue increasing pressure on Russia for this war, and this initiative can truly help to advance peace. I thanked Senators and Members of Congress for their words of respect for our warriors and operations, as well as their assurances that assistance will continue. I am grateful to the United States and every caring American heart for their support.

[Conflict Radar @Conflict_Radar]

NEW: Washington is preparing for what officials describe as a multi-day or multi-week exchange of fire with Iran, Axios reports.

The duration of the escalation hinges entirely on whether Tehran halts its attacks on commercial shipping — a US official put the range at anywhere from “a day or two” to “a month.”

[World Source News @Worldsource24]

Patriot missiles are engaging Iranian projectiles over Kuwait.

(Footage - Intel cam)

[Institute for the Study of War @TheStudyofWar]

NEW: US President Donald Trump stated that the United States will grant Ukraine a license to produce an unspecified type of interceptor missile for Patriot air defense systems, which are critical for Ukraine’s ability to defend against Russian ballistic missiles.

Other Key Takeaways:

Ukrainian forces are intensifying strikes against Russian fuel tankers as Russia increasingly relies on seaborne transportation of gasoline to occupied Crimea from Russia.

Ukrainian forces continued their long-range strike campaign against Russian oil infrastructure and military assets deep into Russia on July 7 and 8.

Ukrainian forces conducted a second phase of Operation Auchan in June 2026 aimed at disrupting Russian offensive capabilities, specifically targeting Russian artillery.

Ukraine’s Western partners continue to provide military aid to Ukraine, including through the purchase of US-produced weapons and joint drone production.

Ukrainian forces recently advanced in western Zaporizhia Oblast, and Russian forces recently advanced north of Kharkiv City.

Russian forces launched two Kh-31P anti-radar missiles, five Iskander-M and S-400 ballistic missiles, and 169 drones against Ukraine overnight.

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

Today @POTUS informed Congress of his intent to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. This historic step opens new possibilities for economic opportunity and recovery, giving the Syrian people a chance at greatness.

[Amjad Taha أمجد طه @amjadt25]

The U.S. Air Force bombed two railway bridges in Iran, railway bridges ordinary Iranians do not use, but the regime’s terrorists use to move weapons of destruction and innocent prisoners. God bless America. Trump must finish the job. Israel and others should join.

[Faytuks Network @FaytuksNetwork]

Iraq has reached an agreement with the Trump administration to implement stricter financial controls aimed at preventing U.S. dollars from reaching Iran and its affiliated militias. This deal effectively ends a four-month suspension of American currency shipments to Baghdad - WSJ

[Steve Lookner @lookner]

MS Now: "President Donald Trump swapped his new Qatari-gifted Air Force One for his flight from the NATO summit to the United Kingdom over concerns that the gifted aircraft lacks the secure communications systems and military defenses needed to safely manage a rapidly escalating conflict with Iran...the gifted plane lacks some key military defenses of the original Air Force One, including the ability to refuel mid-air and  missile-defense systems...The main concern on Wednesday was the president’s need to use the command and control functions of this original Air Force One" https://t.co/P98XATbBmC

[Zineb Riboua @zriboua]

Iraq is a big deal in the shadow banking and illegal transfers system that IRGC established. If this happens, it has approximately the same level of negative effects for Iran as losing Assad's Syria.

Big squeeze continues.

[Tousi TV @TousiTVOfficial]

The Islamic Republic of Iran has been destroying the European economies. The EU leaders are silent.

European citizens deserve better.

[World Source News @Worldsource24]

WSJ: President Trump was preparing to leave the White House for Turkey on Monday evening when his top national security aides walked into the Oval Office with reports of new Iranian attacks.

Angered by the strikes, Trump pressed them on whether they believed Iran was serious about reaching a final deal. In the end, after discussing it with his senior aides, the president decided they were not.

https://t.co/rGsVXFaIsB

[Raylan Givens @JewishWarrior13]

🚨Q: You were saying a month ago about the Iranians that they are rational people, and today you called them scum What changed?

Trump: "I got to know them."

Watch Rubio's smile...

[Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch @BabakTaghvaee1]

BREAKING: The Israeli Air Force is conducting airstrikes in northern Iran tonight.

Multiple eyewitness reports from Golestan Province indicate that several powerful explosions were heard and flashes were seen around Aqqala at approximately 02:00 local time. Residents describe hearing at least five explosions, with some saying the blasts shook the town and prompted people to leave their homes.

Local sources claim areas around the IRGC facilities in Aqqala, near Gorgan, may have been targeted, although the exact impact locations remain unconfirmed. Some residents also speculated that the strikes may have hit an area near the Turkmenistan border or the local iodine plant.

There has been no official confirmation from Iranian authorities regarding the reported strikes.

#OperationEpicFury

[Barak Ravid @BarakRavid]

💥🇺🇸🇮🇷צבא ארה"ב תקף באמצעות טילי שיוט שני גשרי מסילת רכבת בצפון איראן, כך לפי בכיר אמריקני. זו הפעם הראשונה בה צבא ארה"ב תוקף תשתיות באיראן מאז הפסקת האש ב-8 באפריל

[U.S. Central Command - Arabic @CENTCOMArabic]

بناءً على توجيهات القائد العام، بدأت قوات القيادة المركزية الأمريكية في شن ضربات إضافية ضد إيران وذلك بهدف زيادة تقويض قدرتها على تهديد حرية الملاحة في مضيق هرمز. تحمّل الولايات المتحدة إيران المسؤولية عن أعمال العدوان الأخيرة وغير المبررة التي استهدفت حركة الملاحة التجارية والأطقم المدنية التي تبحر بحرية في ممر مائي دولي حيوي.

[Reza Pahlavi @PahlaviReza]

هم‌میهنان عزیز،

جمهوری اسلامی می‌کوشد صدای واقعی مردم ایران را در میان هیاهوی مراسم حکومتی برای یک جنایتکار بالفطره و یکی از منفورترین حاکمان تاریخ ایران پنهان کند. رژیمی فرسوده، پوسیده و رو به زوال، با نمایش‌های ساختگی، تبلیغات دروغین و هزینه‌های هنگفتی که از جیب مردم ایران غارت می‌شود، تلاش دارد تصویری جعلی از مشروعیت برای خود بسازد.

اما حقیقت ایران جای دیگری ایستاده است؛ در کنار نام و یاد فرزندان دلاوری که با آگاهی، رشادت و فداکاری، در یکی از حساس‌ترین لحظات تاریخ این سرزمین، جان خود را در راه آزادی ایران فدا کردند.

بیش از ۴۰ هزار جاویدنام دی‌ماه، با آگاهی از خطرهای پیش رو، قدم در این مسیر گذاشتند. آنان می‌دانستند شاید دیگر هرگز به خانه بازنگردند، اما در لحظه‌ای که ایران به آنان نیاز داشت، ایستادند. آنان بر خلاف مزدوران ضحاک، برای وعده‌های ناچیز و منافع شخصی به میدان نیامده بودند. آنها، شکوهمند، برای بازپس‌گیری ایران و هویت ملی‌مان برخاستند. آنان که از جنس زندگی، باور و نور بودند، در برابر تاریکی ایستادند تا نام ایران زنده بماند؛ و نام‌شان برای همیشه در تاریخ سرزمین ما ماندگار شد. آنان نشان دادند که عشق به میهن، از ترس مرگ نیرومندتر است.

امروز شش ماه از آن روزها گذشته است، اما برای خانواده‌های شریف جاویدنامان، زمان همچنان در همان شب‌های دشوار متوقف مانده است؛ خانواده‌هایی که عزیز و گاه تنها نان‌آور خود را از دست داده‌اند؛ پدران و مادرانی که هر صبح با جای خالی فرزندشان چشم می‌گشایند؛ همسران، خواهران و برادرانی که در کنار رنج سوگ، فشار تهدید و سرکوب را نیز تحمل می‌کنند.

این خانواده‌ها تنها صاحبان یک داغ نیستند؛ آنها نگهبان و امانت‌دار یاد و فداکاری دلیرترین فرزندان ایران هستند. مسئولیت همه ماست که اجازه ندهیم این بار سنگین را به تنهایی بر دوش بکشند. وظیفه ملی و میهنی ماست که بیش از پیش پشتیبان‌شان باشیم؛ به دیدارشان برویم، صدای آنان را بازتاب دهیم، یاد عزیزانشان را زنده نگه داریم و در حد توان خود، نگذاریم فشارهای روحی، تهدیدها و دشواری‌های مالی، آنان را به سکوت و فراموشی وادار کند.

تاریخ بارها نشان داده است که هیچ قدرتی نمی‌تواند اراده ملتی متحد را که برای رهایی و ساختن آینده‌ای بهتر برخاسته است، برای همیشه خاموش کند. راهی که با فداکاری فرزندان جاویدنام ایران روشن شده است، ادامه خواهد یافت؛ تا روزی که ایران به آزادی، دولت ملی و آینده‌ای شایسته ملت بزرگ ما دست یابد.

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