#UPDATE: Keep an eye on this, the British crude oil tanker ‘Hakusan’ has now set out heading across the Persian Gulf towards the Strait of Hormuz

#UPDATE: In addition to the British crude oil tanker ‘Atlantic Pioneer’ too which is also approaching the Strait of Hormuz

#UPDATE: Royal Navy’s frigate HMS Montrose has postioned itself in International waters just before the Strait of Hormuz. Is likely waiting for the Hakusan and Atlantic Pioneer to arrive & will escourt them through the Strait.

If the data already exists in current records, why all the fuss? Wonder how many tax dollars were spent on the failed attempt. https://t.co/BSvTm8UrB1

Car bomb explosion in #Afrin kills 11, wounds 25 - reports https://t.co/eXrl0vsVHZ #Aleppo #Syria

Four reported killed as car bombs explode near Benghazi forces leaders https://t.co/zTX3JY1z01

China's maritime militia is playing an increasingly visible role in asserting Chinese maritime claims. AMTI director @GregPoling lays out the facts in @ForeignPolicy on the largest fleet in the South China Sea and how it raises the risk of armed conflict:…

It did? https://t.co/5OzjmaGdSx

Russian occupied eastern #Ukraine planning to start passenger trains to Russia. Since 2014, Russia's had full control over 2 main train lines into occupied Ukraine. Currently used by Russian military to send in supplies etc. & for looting of assets such as…

Weird af. https://t.co/JSSuRiRWJz

100% an error. https://t.co/4oZh0lI43U

USS Ronald Reagan sailed in formation along with ships from U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) during Talisman Sabre 2019. #TS19

This is rolling toward National Airport/National Harbor @uscapitol https://t.co/c9f3vIOUch

BOOMSHAKALAKA. https://t.co/90R3HJYACv

Dammit who let Francis Gary back on the roster? https://t.co/wTerMxAwTe

Something happening in Syria?

#UPDATE: Looks like Russian AD’s engaging rebel drones from Idlib

Breaking: Air-defenses active and firing over Russian airbase in #Lattakia, #Syria

The United States has decided not to impose sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for now, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday, in a sign Washington may be holding a door open for diplomacy. (Jpost)

this is a fucking mess https://t.co/NJP4jLrDRq

A naked circulation swirls on as #Barry continues to get himself together this evening. Recent passes from the @53rdWRS are finding a stronger, more mature storm.