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Source: RT News For public distribution From research reactors and Western contracts to blockades and threats of war, Iran’s nuclear history is also a history of Western reversal What’s 3,000 people killed in Iran, 2,020 killed in Lebanon, 23 in Israel, and more than a dozen in Gulf states after the US launched its war against Iran? “A little Middle East work” that’s going “very well,” US President Donald Trump said at the White House last week during a state dinner for King

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Source: Core Insights Intel Center Overview Periods of geopolitical tension—such as the current conflict involving Iran and the resulting strain on global supply chains—create an environment where information becomes fragmented, emotional, and often unreliable. Two concepts are especially important for understanding this dynamic: Fog of War and RUMINT (rumor intelligence). Recognizing how these forces shape public perception helps individuals navigate uncertainty with clarity

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Source: Leo Hohmann US-Iran war officially restarted Monday with both sides claiming to have successfully hit targets of the other. Let's delve into what to expect next. As usual, Donald Trump was blowing smoke, saying the Iran war was over and done with. He was going to use the U.S. military to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz in defiance of the Iranian blockade. Iran showed today it has other thoughts. The so-called peace talks were always a farce. The ceasef

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Source: Hal Turner 8:17 AM EDT - Tuesday, 05 May 2026 -- Reports are coming in this morning claiming a U.S. Air Force Air-Refueling Tanker has crashed in the Persian Gulf. The reports go on to say "The plane made an emergency call during an operation over the Persian Gulf and attempted to return to base! The jet’s transponders were lost before it could reach Qatar!!" Endeavoring to get confirmation and/or details.

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Source: Hal Turner The tiny nation of Bahrain, in the Persian Gulf, has declared a "State of Emergency." The last time they did this was because of military hostilities by the US and Israel against Iran. They've just now done it again.

Source: Hal Turner According to the commander of the US Central Command, at the moment of preventing attacks on ships, 6 Iranian fast-attack military boats were destroyed. Awaiting further details, but it now appears that military hostilities with Iran are active.

Source: Hal Turner Iran has launched drone strikes against a Merchant vessel and launched missiles against the United Arab Emirates. Both the vessel, and what appears to be an oil terminal, are burning. The apparent oil terminal fire is shown above. Below is a merchant vessel, also burning. Still awaiting VERIFICATION on both images! UPDATE 1:50 PM EDT -- Rumors coming out of Middle East (Intel community) claim that the UAE will "Declare War" upon Iran shortly. There hav

Source: Hal Turner First off, let me say: You should not make any financial decisions based on my reporting or my opinions. Please consult with a Licensed financial professional before making any financial decisions. Something very peculiar - and VERY serious - is happening in US Treasury Bond markets. The Yields on the 2-year, the 5-year, the 20-year, and the 30-year Bonds have experienced sudden and dramatic 40bps spikes several times today. The charts show the peculiar

Source: Hal Turner A radio transmission (shown below) moments ago from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) in Iran declares the "Strait of Hormuz CLOSED" due to United States not honoring its peace talk commitments. The announcement makes clear "Any vessel under any flag trying to transit the strait WILL BE DESTROYED." Here we go again.

Source: Hal Turner For the first time since active hostilities commenced on February 28, the United Arab Emirates issued an Emergency Cell phone warning telling citizens to take shelter. (HT Remark: Looks to me like the war is re-starting.)

Source: Hal Turner I have just been informed the "Rules of Engagement" for US Military operating in or near the Persian Gulf, have been "updated" and that Republicans are drafting an Authorization for the User of Military Force (AUMF) against Iran. Under these new guidelines, military units are now authorized to launch strikes against immediate threats targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, specifically highlighting Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fast attack boa

Source: Hal Turner The United States is launching a military operation to ensure the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying guided-missile destroyers and approximately 15,000 personnel. The operation, named "Project Freedom," begins TODAY, May 4 and involves escorting commercial vessels through the strategic waterway. More than 100 land and sea-based aircraft, as well as multi-role unmanned platforms, are involved in the mission. Iran has publicly stated th

Source: Press TV Monday, 04 May 2026 6:21 AM The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says it has carried out 11 operations against Israeli targets, utilizing drones, missiles, and artillery in a series of coordinated attacks. The Lebanese Islamic Resistance has announced that it carried out 11 separate operations against Israeli regime targets, utilizing drones, missiles, and artillery in a series of coordinated attacks. The operations come amid continued Israeli violation