Tracking the Trail
Israel -> Deep state (USA) -> Russia -> Iran -> Strait of Hormuz Disclaimer : The possibility of this trail cannot be entirely ruled out and warrants further investigation.
IRGC says Strait of Hormuz returned to ‘previous state’
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims that control of the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state” because of the continuing blockade of Iranian ports by the…
Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: ‘Enough is enough’
President Donald Trump said the United States has barred Israel from further bombing in Lebanon, striking an unusually harsh tone with the longtime U.S. ally while stressing that any U.S.…
Grossi Flags “Vulnerability” After Repeated Outages at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant
The Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant temporarily lost all off-site power twice this week after its last remaining off-site power line was disconnected. “The repeated losses of external power once again…
Araghchi Announces Strait of Hormuz Open for Shipping During Ceasefire
In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated…
Lavrov says no specific initiatives so far toward resolving Ukraine conflict
While Russia has briefed its colleagues in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) about the latest efforts toward resolving the situation around Ukraine, no specific initiatives can be seen on…
Syria’s president says may consider ‘long-term’ talks with Israel on Golan
Syria’s president says he could consider “long-term negotiations” with Israel on the occupied Golan Heights if Israel agrees to withdraw from recently occupied Syrian territory. – Israel had seized most…
Lebanese army to play ‘fundamental role’ after Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon’s President Aoun says the army will play a “fundamental role” after any Israeli withdrawal, including deploying up to the southern international border and ensuring there are “no armed forces…
Macron Stresses Civilian Protection on Both Sides of Lebanon–Israel Border
I fully support the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel as announced by President Trump yesterday. I also express my concern that it may already be undermined by the continuation of…
Security vs Sovereignty in Israel–Lebanon Talks
The latest ceasefire along the Israel–Lebanon border has once again brought a pause in fighting, but not a resolution. Diplomacy has returned to a familiar framework shaped by United Nations…