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Despite Trump's claim that he has destroyed 100% of Iran's military capabilities, the remaining 0% is causing havoc in the global economy - The Economist

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rode a tank during a recent military exercise. His daughter and heir, Kim Ju-ae, was the driver.

🇵🇸 Resistance fighters from the Al-Qassam Brigades distribute sweets to displaced children on Eid al-Fitr in the Al-Nusairat camp, in the center of the Gaza Strip.

Iran has started charging fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, organizing a "safe corridor" for approved carriers, - Lloyd's List lloydslist.com/LL1156656/Iran…

The costs of American aggression on Iran have exceeded 25 billion dollars, data from the "Iran Cost Ticker" portal show

The US is accelerating the deployment of forces to the Middle East, — Newsmax Two amphibious groups are being sent to the region immediately, which will have a total of about 8,000 soldiers, including about 4–5 thousand marines. These are six landing ships, on which marine infantry units and equipment for conducting sea operations are deployed. Part of the forces is already on the way to the region, including a group with the landing ship USS Tripoli, and a new group with USS Boxer is departing earlier — soldiers' leaves have been shortened to speed up the transfer. After the two groups merge, this will become one of the largest reinforcements of the American presence in the conflict zone in recent times.

At least three Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft of the Kuwaiti Air Force were destroyed, and two Italian Eurofighters suffered serious damage as a result of Iranian attacks on Ali Al Salem base.

We hit the 67th wave of satellite centers and radars in the central, southern, and northern parts of the Israel

Spanish Prime Minister: US and Israel's war against Iran is part of a broader regional escalation Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that the US and Israel's war against Iran cannot be viewed in isolation, warning that it is closely linked to ongoing conflicts in West Asia, including Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and Lebanon. Speaking ahead of a European Union summit, Sánchez characterized this moment as a pivotal one for Europe, urging leaders to send a clear signal in defense of multilateralism and international law. He sharply criticized the war as illegal and unjustified, arguing that it inflicts severe harm on civilians, causes displacement, and destabilizes economies. Sánchez emphasized that the European Union must remain united and actively pursue a diplomatic course to contain aggression, rather than allowing further escalation. Reaffirming Madrid's position, Sánchez stated that Spain has opposed the war from the outset and will continue to do so, while preparing measures to mitigate its economic consequences. He stressed the need for immediate involvement in the diplomatic process across the entire region, warning that the interconnected nature of these conflicts risks plunging West Asia into even greater instability if they are not brought to an end. © WPAY

A sandstorm has hit the Al-Qassim province in Saudi Arabia.

And in the NYT, there's an interesting essay by Richard Bookstaber, who claims to have predicted the 2008 crisis and that something even worse is coming. His column pays particular attention to the private credit market, which grew after the 2008 crisis. These loans are illiquid and lack transparency, and the borrowers are often tech companies, vulnerable to changes, for example due to the development of AI. With rising rates, investors are already starting to withdraw money, which could trigger a "chain reaction". At the same time, huge investments in several major tech companies create a dangerous concentration: any problems with them could hit the entire market. The main idea is that the risks are interconnected: private lending finances the infrastructure of AI, and AI fuels the growth of tech giants, on which the market depends. Added to this are external factors - energy crises, conflicts (Iran, Taiwan), which could disrupt supply chains. Well, in general, girls, another bubble has been created. And it will burst.

Emirati newspapers: A war without a plan against Iran will cost all sides 🔹The Emirati newspaper Al-Khaleej: One of the signs of a stalemate in the war against Iran is the confusion and contradictory statements of those who make decisions. 🔹After two weeks, it has become clear that this conflict is costly for all sides, as it began without a convincing plan or a clear goal. 🔹The Iranian authorities show no signs of collapse or deliberate disintegration.

Iranian naval brigade displays downed American drone in southern Iran.

🇰🇼Kuwait closes parts of the Mina Al Ahmadi refinery after it was attacked by drones.

🇰🇵 The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, apologized to the people for the election results - he received 99.93% of the votes, falling short by 0.07%. According to him, he is deeply upset about this. At the same time, he assured that the 0.07% of citizens who did not support him will not face discrimination.

🇨🇴 Colombian President Gustavo Petro has banned Colombians from participating in mercenary activities. The reason was the recruitment of compatriots to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, where, according to authorities, between 2 and 3 thousand Colombian citizens are fighting.

The Zelensky reported that negotiations on the so-called Ukraine will take place this Saturday in the USA, and the Ukrainian team is already on its way.

The US could well launch a ground operation in Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal. The amphibious ship "Tripoli", with an air group and more than 2,000 Marines on board, will arrive in the Persian Gulf in 5-7 days. This is already the second expeditionary group of Marines being sent to the region.

Damage to a building in Rehovot, Israel. No trusting in the footage coming from the Israel that shows the nowhere near impact. The location & targets is the important thing to look out for in the Iranian statement.

🇮🇷 IRGC announces execution of the 67th wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4: — In this wave of operations, Ali Al Salem Air Base was targeted, including its drone command center, aircraft maintenance hangars, helicopter support facilities, equipment depots, and the US-led coalition operations center. — Early-warning missile defense radars at the American gathering site in Al-Wafa Base were also struck with long- and medium-range systems. — Satellite, radar, and air defense centers of the Israeli regime across the central, southern, and northern occupied territories were also targeted.