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"Hogs" move forward again
A number of A-10C "Thunderbolt II" attack aircraft (also known as "HOGS") are on the move again from RAF Lakenheath (EGUL) this morning towards the Middle East as part of "Coronet East 032" with support from tankers flying out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK)
US Air Force Tanker Fleet 08/04/2026 (Ceasefire Day 1) #FreeIran --- Operation EPIC FURY ---A little update to the tanker fleet list while the ceasefire is in place for the moment - as of this morning, there are 224 tankers of the KC-46A and KC-135 family located across the bases shown on this map. Exact distribution I won't give out for now, on the off chance that hostilities begin again in the coming days/weeks. The KC-46A "Pegasus" fleet deployed represents around 34% of the current fleet of that type, while the KC-135 "Stratotanker" variants represent around ~50% of the operational fleet across the USAF, ANG and reserve units.
"State media reports that Iran has HALTED the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon."
:Israeli Channel 12 reports that U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker tankers are departing Ben Gurion International Airport, where they’ve been operating as a major staging base for U.S. aerial refueling missions supporting long-range strikes in the war with Iran.
:Iran is launching missile and drone strikes on the UAE and Kuwait even as the U.S.-Iran cease-fire is announced.UAE air defenses are actively engaging ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones originating from Iran.Kuwait reports its defenses have been fighting off an intense wave of hostile Iranian attacks since 8:00 A.M., successfully intercepting 28 drones.The IRGC claims it struck targets across multiple countries overnight, including Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Iraq: Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran conducted multiple drone attacks in the vicinity of the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center and Baghdad International Airport on April 8
Vessel movements resume in the Strait of Hormuz following ceasefire announcement
Already posted, , Thank you for bringing this to forfront, how will that effect fertilizer buying from russia?Al Jazeera English:
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
Trump says imports from countries supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50 percent tariffs with no exemptions, threatening the new duties just hours after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran.
“A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective immediately, There will be no exclusions or exemptions! President DJT,” Trump wrote on social media, without naming any countries.
China and Russia have helped Iran build military capacity to counter US and Israeli pressure, supplying missiles, air defence systems and dual-use technologies intended to bolster deterrence.
Both Beijing and Moscow have denied supplying any weapons recently, although allegations against Russia have persisted.
At least 254 killed in Israel’s devastating attacks across Lebanon today
Oil executive tells POLITICO that "hell yes" the oil industry is contacting the White House to protest suggestions that US will allow Iran to toll ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz..."what are you guys thinking?"BREAKING: Oil company executives are reaching out to the White House to 'protest allowing Iran to charge tolls through the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a condition of peace talks', according to Politico report.
