Open Source Intel
BARTIROMO: For those people who have not been following it close, can you explain why it was critical for the US to get into Iran? Can you articulate that?

TRUMP: So easy. Easiest question you've asked me so far. They can't have nuclear weapons. They have nuclear. They want to enrich more.
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ELINT News
RT @JenGriffinFNC: Moments ago: President Trump orders US Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz - nothing in or out until all ships are allowed in or out of Strait without disruption. He also said the US Navy will interdict any ship that pays a toll to Iran.

𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗝. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟬𝟴:𝟱𝟮 𝗔𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝟬𝟰.𝟭𝟮.𝟮𝟲

So, there you have it, the meeting went well, most points were agreed to, but the only point that really mattered, NUCLEAR, was not. Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz. At some point, we will reach an “ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO IN, ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO OUT” basis, but Iran has not allowed that to happen by merely saying, “There may be a mine out there somewhere,” that nobody knows about but them. THIS IS WORLD EXTORTION, and Leaders of Countries, especially the United States of America, will never be extorted. I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas. We will also begin destroying the mines the Iranians laid in the Straits. Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL! Iran knows, better than anyone, how to END this situation which has already devastated their Country. Their Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, their Anti Aircraft and Radar are useless, Khomeini, and most of their “Leaders,” are dead, all because of their Nuclear ambition. The Blockade will begin shortly. Other Countries will be involved with this Blockade. Iran will not be allowed to profit off this Illegal Act of EXTORTION. They want money and, more importantly, they want Nuclear. Additionally and, at an appropriate moment, we are fully “LOCKED AND LOADED,” and our Military will finish up the little that is left of Iran! President DONALD J. TRUMP - Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social
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Status-6 (War & Military News)
RT @PolitlcsUK: 🚨 NEW: Donald Trump says the UK will send minesweepers as part of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz https://twitter.com/PolitlcsUK/status/2043338400678154278/video/1
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Open Source Intel
Lebanon’s National News Agency reports “fierce clashes” between the IDF and Hezbollah in Bint Jbeil.

The IDF has encircled the town and is working to clear Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure.

IDF is still attempting to enter and take control over remaining neighborhoods, while artillery is striking the outskirts and access points.

Lebanon: In recent days, the IDF has fully encircled Bent Jbeil with hundreds of infantry and armored forces, sealing the town from all directions and preventing any movement in or out.

According to IDF estimates, hundreds of Hezbollah operatives are trapped inside the Shiite stronghold, the second-largest city in the Nabatieh District. Airstrikes and ground fire are ongoing as forces tighten the perimeter and target positions within the town. - Open Source Intel
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Open Source Intel
Three people were arrested after targeting Keysight, a defence technology firm in Hampshire, linked to Palestine Action group.

@heidibachram https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043348799154684104/video/1
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Visioner
RT @NSTRIKE1231: 🇺🇸🗣️ “I could destroy Iran in one day. I predict Iran will return to the negotiating table and give us everything we want. They have no cards,” he added.

📌 Trump also vowed to continue actions against Iran if it does not abandon its nuclear program.

See the latest updates with us: @NSTRIKE1231
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Open Source Intel
President Trump: As I understand it, the UK and a couple of other countries are sending minesweeper. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043349074548515329/video/1
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Open Source Intel
President Trump on oil: You saw what we did with Venezuela; it will be something very similar to that, but at a higher level. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043349342308696171/video/1
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Open Source Intel
As I mentioned earlier, we may soon see Iranian regime tankers seized by the U.S.

This would hit both Iran’s export flows and key buyers like China.

This may actually bring Iran to the table. Time will tell.

The blockade always made more sense than seizing Kharg Island. It stops Iran’s exports, its revenues, is a counterpoint to their closing the Straits. They may attack Gulf oil facilities but it puts greater pressure on Iran. It also puts great pressure on China to pressure Iran. - Dennis Ross
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Open Source Intel
Trump:

The Strait is critical for Japan, they get about 93% of their oil through it. South Korea gets roughly 45%. Yet these countries haven’t really helped us.

I ask them: are you going to help?

We have about 45,000 U.S. troops in Japan and about 50,000 in South Korea. We guard them and protect them.

But when we ask for a little help in return, they don’t help us.
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Open Source Intel
Iran’s president, in a call with his Putin, says Tehran is ready for a “balanced and fair” agreement that ensures long-term peace and security.

(Note: The call likely took place before President Trump’s blockade announcement.) https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043350604504846515/photo/1
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Open Source Intel
Trump: As Bibi Netanyahu said, we're the big brother and they're the small brother. It's been a very effective team. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043350860307034344/video/1
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Open Source Intel
Hezbollah has fired some 20 rockets from Lebanon at northern Israel today, according to the IDF.

The rockets were either intercepted or struck open areas, and there have been no reports of injuries.
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OSINTdefender
RT @sentdefender: In an extremely notable announcement, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has said that U.S. naval vessels will begin the process of blockading the Strait of Hormuz and that any vessel that pays a toll to Iran for transit will be interdicted by the U.S. Navy. Additionally, President Trump was extremely critical of the Iranian negotiators as well.
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OSINTtechnical
Battle-damaged USAF KC-135 tanker returning from the Middle East sporting a number of patched shrapnel holes.

Likely one of the tankers damaged in an Iranian missile/drone attack on Prince Sultan Airbase. https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/2043355074244583688/video/1
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Open Source Intel
Saudi Arabia summoned Iraq's ambassador over "threats targeting the Kingdom via drones launched from Iraqi territory." - Saudi Foreign Ministry
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Open Source Intel
President Trump: Chinese cars are destroying Europe because they are taking away business from Mercedes and BMW.

We don’t have any Chinese cars in our country. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043357424002699404/video/1
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Open Source Intel
Trump on reports China is preparing to ship weapons to Iran: "I doubt they would do that... but if we catch them doing that, they get a 50% tariff, which is a staggering amount." https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043357802375020964/video/1
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Open Source Intel
REPORT: The CIA used Israeli Pegasus spyware in a deception operation during efforts to rescue a downed U.S. airman in Iran, sending fake messages to Iranian officials and IRGC operatives claiming the pilot had already been recovered. - Times of Israel
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