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IRAN STATE TV HIJACKED, REZA PAHLAVI MESSAGE BROADCAST NATIONWIDE In a stunning breach of the regime’s "information fortress," reports are flooding in that Iran’s state broadcaster (IRIB) has been hacked. The latest on this massive escalation: THE HIJACK: Scheduled programming was reportedly interrupted as hackers bypassed state security to air a message from Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. THE MESSAGE: The broadcast directly challenged the regime’s authority, calling for unity and the "fall of the Islamic Republic." REGIME PANIC: IRIB officials have yet to contain the fallout, with some reports suggesting multiple channels were affected simultaneously. CYBER WARFARE: This marks one of the most daring signal-intrusions in years, completely bypassing the nationwide internet blackout.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told President Trump that putting tariffs on allies over NATO security is “wrong,” his office said.

MAJOR U.S. AIRPOWER BUILDUP IN JORDAN, 35 STRIKE EAGLES NOW ON THE GROUND Per @Osinttechnical, the U.S. has significantly bolstered its combat presence in the Middle East today with a massive deployment of F-15Es to Jordan. The latest movements: F-15E SURGE: A total of 35 F-15E Strike Eagles are now stationed in Jordan following today's arrivals. AERIAL SUPPORT: A "bridge" of tanker and C-17 transport flights is supporting the massive movement of hardware and personnel. DIVERTED ASSETS: At least one F-15E was forced to divert today, though the primary force is now in position. THE CONTEXT: This brings a staggering amount of precision-strike capability to Iran’s doorstep as regional tensions reach a boiling point. While there is "nothing further of note" for now, the sheer scale of this deployment suggests the U.S. is preparing for any contingency.

Russia's Medvedev:

China says the U.S. should not interfere in matters between China and Taiwan.

Saudi Crown Prince MBS spoke by phone with Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa.

NATO’s Rutte says he spoke with Trump about the security situation in Greenland and the Arctic, adding that talks will continue and he expects to meet him in Davos later this week.

Iran’s President Pezeshkian warns that attacking the Supreme Leader would trigger a full war.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will not step back on Greenland, arguing Europe cannot protect the island. Source: Bloomberg.

The Jerusalem Post says Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi is preparing for a possible return as protests rise.

The Syrian Army now fully controls the M4 highway in the Ayn Issa area.

Former Lithuanian Deputy FM Darius Jurgelevicius says NATO has a plan to fully blockade Russia’s Kaliningrad. He warns such a move could force a military response and questions whether Lithuania is ready for that risk.

The Syrian Army has started a new operation from the Tal Abyad area, targeting parts of southern Raqqa controlled by the YPG/SDF.

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK have issued a joint statement.

NBC reports that Trump has recently been talking more about Canada, telling aides he thinks the country is vulnerable to U.S. rivals in the Arctic.

A Danish military report says U.S. officials secretly asked for information on important military sites, airports, and ports in Greenland that could help in an invasion, Berlingske reports.

Jordan’s King Abdullah II has been invited by US President Donald Trump to join the Gaza Board of Peace, according to Jordan’s Foreign Ministry.

Trump announces a new “Board of Peace.” Countries must pay 1 billion dollars to get a permanent seat. Critics say it is a paid replacement for the UN and is already causing problems.

Iran says it may slowly restore the internet after keeping it off for 10 days. Rights groups say the shutdown hid a deadly crackdown that killed thousands.

Germany pulled its troops out of Greenland after Trump’s tariff threat. A 15-member team in Nuuk was told to leave immediately without any explanation.