Afristotle
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Afristotle
@Libano145
Just trying to elevate small talk into medium talk. 🇸🇴

Israel’s strike on Bandar Anzali triggered Moscow’s anger because the port is not just Iranian, it is a shared strategic hub for Russia.Located on the Caspian Sea, Bandar Anzali is a key gateway for trade, military cooperation, and transport between Iran and Russia. When Israeli strikes hit vessels there in the ongoing war, Russia saw it as a disruption to infrastructure it directly depends on, not just an attack on Iran. It is a central node in the International North-South Transport Corridor, a major sanctions route linking Russia to India via Iran. On top of that, Russia has long-standing naval and strategic ties to the port. The strike hit a shared logistical artery, threatening Russia’s supply chains, trade routes, and regional influence, which is why Moscow reacted so strongly.


🚨🇺🇸 A second Marine amphibious group is now heading to the Middle East. The USS Boxer, USS Comstock, and USS Portland carrying the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit just departed the west coast. That's 4,400+ Marines on two amphibious groups converging on the Gulf simultaneously. Source: @sentdefender Media: SD Web Cam















