Jeremy Goodall

Experts had warned that Venezuela's layered air-defence network could complicate US air operations. But it apparently presented little or no resistance to the US strike that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Follow live updates: ft.trib.al/DkNjSVr

Here it is: USAID not only facilitated the overthrow of foreign countries, but also operations here at home: Barack Obama covertly funneled $1.2 billion through USAID that was supposedly designated for Pakistan as “humanitarian aid,” but instead laundered it through the Cayman Islands to help overthrow the Cuban government. Similarly, USAID funneled $27 million to the “rent-a-riots” terrorist group Black Lives Matter through the Tides Foundation—a George Soros–backed terrorist organization—which helped overthrow the United States government leading up to the 2020 presidential election. Here is: @MikeBenzCyber discussing how Obama funded a social media platform—a Twitter clone—that was used to push propaganda in Cuba, inspire protests, and then leverage that funding to train and deploy “rent-a-riots” for protests aimed at overthrowing governments. Mike Benz: “A scandal during the Obama USAID era. We were running a number of rogue USAID operations in Cuba at the time. USAID pumped $1.2 billion in, and we sponsored these activist groups and these civil society organizations to learn how to use Facebook, learn how to use Twitter, learn how to use hashtags, and learn how to coordinate street protests so that everyone knew where to go, which streets to show up on, and what slogans to use in order to create the pro-democracy predicate for it. You’re using Cayman Islands bank accounts. You’re saying it’s earmarked for Pakistani aid. But the money was never sent to Pakistan—it was sent to the Cayman Islands to fund this whole operation.”

ALL EYES ON IRAN: WHILE YOU SLEPT – Dec 31, 2025 Here are the top stories you missed, While You Slept (If you like this content and our work, help it grow by subscribing for $5/month to @MOSSADil) 1️⃣ IRAN ENTERS FOURTH DAY OF NATIONWIDE PROTESTS Iran saw a fourth straight day of unrest as protests spread from bazaars to universities across more than 40 cities. What began as demonstrations over economic collapse has escalated into political defiance, with chants targeting clerical rule and Iran’s leadership. 2️⃣ STUDENTS TARGETED AS REGIME MOVES CLASSES ONLINE University students joined protests in Tehran and other cities, prompting a heavy security response. At least 11 protesters were arrested near Shoush Square, and one student was seriously injured during a Basij militia crackdown. Authorities moved university classes online in an effort to keep students off the streets. 3️⃣ IRAN SHUTS DOWN 26 PROVINCES TO CONTAIN UNREST The regime ordered widespread closures of offices, banks, and shops across 26 provinces, citing cold weather, air pollution, and energy shortages. Critics say the shutdowns are aimed at limiting movement and preventing gatherings. Officials also quietly encouraged travel during this period, though many Iranians report they cannot afford basic food, let alone travel. 4️⃣ STRIKES WIDEN AS TRUCK DRIVERS JOIN Strikes by shopkeepers expanded nationwide, with reports that truck drivers have joined the shutdowns. The move increases pressure on internal supply chains, including food, fuel, and goods transport, as the rial continues to hit record lows. 5️⃣ INTERNATIONAL REACTION BUILDS, REGION STAYS QUIET US officials said “Iran’s future belongs to its youth,” highlighting student protests. Donald Trump condemned Iran for shooting protesters while stopping short of calling for regime change. Benjamin Netanyahu said change in Iran must come from within, warning that any Iranian aggression would make “all bets off.” Arab and Muslim-majority governments have largely remained silent. Stay connected, follow and subscribe. @MOSSADil