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🕵️‍♂️ | US-Israel/Iran | Full Scale War Still Seems Imminent as Deterrence Erodes & Brinkmanship Intensifies | REPORTS

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🆕 🗣️ NEW: President Trump says the U.S. "will keep" the Strait of Hormuz, as it now has "total control" of the critical waterway.
Trump says there is nothing Iran can do about the U.S. "WALL OF STEEL" blockade in the Strait.
"They have no Navy, they have no Air Force, their remaining soldiers are unpaid, the IRGC is decimated and fleeing, and their “Leadership” is uncertain, at best!"
"Iran is all talk and no action."


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MISINFORMATION ALERT!

Misinformation by MSN. This is why I say don't use OSINT accounts and definitely don't use MSN. Video clears misinformation around USS Lincoln and what can be confirmed and what cannot.

 
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ADNOC said two of its tankers were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz Thursday evening. UKMTO separately reported two vessels sustained minor drone damage in what appeared to be the same incident. No injuries were reported.

The UAE blamed Iran’s IRGC, but no independent attribution has been made. Kpler counted 9 visible transits Thursday, up from 5 Wednesday but below August’s daily average of 12.

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New testimony from hospitalized crew indicates a second missile struck the Tihamah as rescue operations began during the August 10 attack near Bab el-Mandeb.

Yemeni authorities said three ballistic missiles hit the vessel, killing 4 crew members and 2 government aligned personnel and injuring at least 9. Authorities blamed the Houthis, but no direct Houthi claim or independent weapons analysis has been reported.

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The Houthis claimed two drones attacked Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery Thursday, describing the operation as retaliation for alleged Saudi violations of Yemeni airspace.

Saudi Arabia has not commented, and no reliable evidence of damage, casualties or production disruption has emerged. The claimed attack remains independently unverified.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2088212938720935983
 
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Current and former U.S. officials said Israel supplied multiple warnings during the past year alleging Iranian plots against President Trump, including proposed sniper, knife and shoulder launched missile attacks.

The CIA could not corroborate several allegations and assessed some with low confidence. Turkey reportedly found no evidence supporting a separate warning involving Trump’s July visit. Israel denied attempting to influence U.S. policy.

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At least four Asian refiners purchased U.S. crude this week as restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz continued.

GS Caltex, Eneos and Taiwan’s CPC each bought approximately 2 million barrels, while CPC also purchased West African crude. U.S. crude exports to Asia reached a record 2.35 million barrels per day in July.

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The USS George Washington carrier group crossed Singapore toward the Indian Ocean after leaving Da Nang. Reporting indicates it is intended to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has spent more than 260 days at sea and has operated in the Middle East since January.

This is a carrier rotation, not a confirmed net reinforcement.

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After U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Austria’s foreign minister Tuesday and spoke with Greece’s foreign minister Wednesday, both European ministers held calls with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday.

The State Department confirmed Iran was discussed but denied asking either country to contact Tehran or pass messages. Austria offered to host potential talks, while Greece emphasized freedom of navigation. No formal mediation has been established.

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The planned U.S. aircraft carrier rotation in the Middle East is now publicly confirmed.

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said USS Abraham Lincoln will return home soon, while USS George Washington is expected to replace it. No relief date or overlap period has been disclosed. This remains a one for one rotation, with no additional carrier deployment announced.

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A third ADNOC operated tanker was attacked Friday evening while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported.

The UAE blamed Iran. UKMTO separately reported a bulk carrier struck by an unknown projectile, but it is unclear whether this was the same vessel. Iran has not responded.

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Iran says Qatar is holding pilots Javad Salehi, Abdolmajid Dashtian & Omran Behroshian, alleging they were captured alive after ejecting from two Su-24s downed while returning from a March 2 mission against Al Udeid Air Base. A fourth pilot, Majid Kazemi, was killed.

Qatar categorically denies detaining any Iranian pilots. Doha says search teams recovered Kazemi’s remains and that Tehran has not answered an April invitation to review the search and rescue operation.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2088934688798765070
 
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U.S. CENTCOM says more than 50,000 American service members are operating across the Middle East.

The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has conducted thousands of combat flights supporting Operation Epic Fury, regional security missions & the ongoing U.S. naval blockade against Iran.

CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper disclosed the figures after completing a 10 day tour of Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE & the Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. The release announced no additional deployment or reinforcement.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2088935049961877829
 

MTG alleges US is 'discussing using nuclear weapons on Iran' as tension flares up​

The 52-year-old former Republican lawmaker, who left the party following a furious rivalry with President Donald Trump, claimed that the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran is being discussed in US strategy meetings.

Greene’s comments came as the Middle Eastern nation fired back at Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded "will remain Iranian."
 
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MTG alleges US is 'discussing using nuclear weapons on Iran' as tension flares up​

The 52-year-old former Republican lawmaker, who left the party following a furious rivalry with President Donald Trump, claimed that the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran is being discussed in US strategy meetings.

Greene’s comments came as the Middle Eastern nation fired back at Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded "will remain Iranian."

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Are All Options Discussed in Military Planning Including Nuclear?​

Yes — U.S. military planning processes, including the Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) and related nuclear employment policy, explicitly include nuclear options as part of the range of strategic choices considered.

How Nuclear Options Fit into Military Planning​

U.S. military planning for potential conflict is not limited to conventional operations; it incorporates nuclear employment policy and planning guidance as a formal component. This guidance comes from multiple levels — presidential directives, Department of Defense policy, and military-level instructions — and is integrated into the Nuclear Weapons Employment Policy (NUWEP) and the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JSCP) OUSD Acquisition & Sustainment+1.

The SIOP and Nuclear Options​

The Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) was the U.S. general plan for nuclear war from 1961 to 2003, and it remains the basis for current nuclear war planning. The SIOP:

  • Provides the President with a range of targeting options.
  • Describes launch procedures and target sets for nuclear weapons.
  • Integrates the nuclear triad — strategic bombers, land-based ICBMs, and sea-based SLBMs Wikipedia.

Planning Process​

The process for developing nuclear options in military planning includes:

  1. Policy and guidance issuance from the President and Secretary of Defense.
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  3. Weaponeering and force planning.
  4. Force execution and battle damage assessment OUSD Acquisition & Sustainment.
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Extended Deterrence and Policy Context​

U.S. nuclear policy also emphasizes extended deterrence, meaning that nuclear options are part of commitments to allies, reinforcing the idea that nuclear considerations are embedded in broader military planning Congress.gov.

In summary: U.S. military planning explicitly includes nuclear options, with the SIOP and related documents providing structured, classified plans for their use. These options are integrated into the overall strategic and operational planning process, ensuring that nuclear considerations are part of the decision-making framework.
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Two Hadid 110 explosive laden drones targeted Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s office and the regional security chief’s residence in Pirmam, Erbil province, early Monday. Kurdish counterterrorism forces said the drones were launched from Iran. No casualties were reported.

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