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Footage surfacing today shows two Russian-supplied Mi-28 attack helicopters operated by Iran's military flying over Iran. Footage is undated but claimed to be recent.
Iran's Mi-28 deal with Russia was announced in November 2023. A Tasnim defense reporter indicated the first delivery arrived in January 2026.
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Footage surfacing today shows two Russian-supplied Mi-28 attack helicopters operated by Iran's military flying over Iran. Footage is undated but claimed to be recent.
Iran's Mi-28 deal with Russia was announced in November 2023. A Tasnim defense reporter indicated the first delivery arrived in January 2026.
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OSINTdefender
According the Wall Street Journal, citing a senior U.S. official, the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is now in effect. Per the official, 15 U.S. warships are in position to enforce the blockade. https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2043710809100988510/photo/1
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According the Wall Street Journal, citing a senior U.S. official, the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is now in effect. Per the official, 15 U.S. warships are in position to enforce the blockade. https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2043710809100988510/photo/1
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JUST IN 🔴
Senior U.S. official: more than 15 U.S. warships are deployed to support the blockade operation. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043710938763665594/photo/1
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JUST IN 🔴
Senior U.S. official: more than 15 U.S. warships are deployed to support the blockade operation. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043710938763665594/photo/1
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CENTCOM has issued a formal notice: vessels entering the Strait of Hormuz without authorization are subject to interception, diversion, and capture by the U.S. military.
CENTCOM: "The blockade will not impede neutral transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz to or from non-Iranian destinations."
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CENTCOM has issued a formal notice: vessels entering the Strait of Hormuz without authorization are subject to interception, diversion, and capture by the U.S. military.
CENTCOM: "The blockade will not impede neutral transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz to or from non-Iranian destinations."
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Status-6 (War & Military News)
RT @laraseligman: The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has officially gone into effect, and there are more than 15 U.S. warships in place to support the operation, according to a senior U.S. official. Per @shelbyholliday https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-us-cease-fire-talks-stalled-2026/card/u-s-blockade-of-iran-officially-under-way-Zs0R6YhmAjmOGljdRf5W
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RT @laraseligman: The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has officially gone into effect, and there are more than 15 U.S. warships in place to support the operation, according to a senior U.S. official. Per @shelbyholliday https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-us-cease-fire-talks-stalled-2026/card/u-s-blockade-of-iran-officially-under-way-Zs0R6YhmAjmOGljdRf5W
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer:
"We hope the process will continue without further escalation. And that applies to the running sore that is the Strait of Hormuz, shamefully exploited by Iran."
"All of the leaders that I met were crystal clear that freedom of navigation is vital and must be restored, no conditions, no tolls and no tolerance of Iran holding the world's economy to ransom."
"The impact of Iran's behavior in the Strait is causing untold economic damage."
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer:
"We hope the process will continue without further escalation. And that applies to the running sore that is the Strait of Hormuz, shamefully exploited by Iran."
"All of the leaders that I met were crystal clear that freedom of navigation is vital and must be restored, no conditions, no tolls and no tolerance of Iran holding the world's economy to ransom."
"The impact of Iran's behavior in the Strait is causing untold economic damage."
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Open Source Intel
The IDF and Shin Bet struck an armed Hamas cell planning attacks against Israeli forces. Youssef Ibrahim Mahmoud Bashiti was eliminated in the strike. Bashiti was involved in the building collapse that killed 21 IDF soldiers. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043714424758837424/photo/1
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The IDF and Shin Bet struck an armed Hamas cell planning attacks against Israeli forces. Youssef Ibrahim Mahmoud Bashiti was eliminated in the strike. Bashiti was involved in the building collapse that killed 21 IDF soldiers. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043714424758837424/photo/1
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei:
"Can an illegal 'war of choice' be won through a 'revenge of choice' against the global economy?! Is it ever worthwhile to cut off one's nose to spite one's face?!" https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043715717351047197/photo/1
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei:
"Can an illegal 'war of choice' be won through a 'revenge of choice' against the global economy?! Is it ever worthwhile to cut off one's nose to spite one's face?!" https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043715717351047197/photo/1
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Aftermath of An airstrike in the village of Ruman, Southern Lebanon. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043716545411527025/video/1
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Aftermath of An airstrike in the village of Ruman, Southern Lebanon. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043716545411527025/video/1
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Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun in a message to the Trump Admin and to the U.S. Navy:
“Our ships are moving in and out of the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. We have trade and energy agreements with Iran. We will respect and honor those agreements and expect others not to interfere in our affairs. Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and it is open for us.”
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Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun in a message to the Trump Admin and to the U.S. Navy:
“Our ships are moving in and out of the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. We have trade and energy agreements with Iran. We will respect and honor those agreements and expect others not to interfere in our affairs. Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and it is open for us.”
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Q: "Can I ask the prime minister…that no British military assets or brave personnel would be put at risk in a foolish idea to blockade the strait?"
British PM Keir Starmer: "We are not getting involved…We're working with other countries to get the strait open." https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043718396433272871/video/1
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Q: "Can I ask the prime minister…that no British military assets or brave personnel would be put at risk in a foolish idea to blockade the strait?"
British PM Keir Starmer: "We are not getting involved…We're working with other countries to get the strait open." https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043718396433272871/video/1
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Russia has begun to lose its momentum in military recruitment. This is already evident even from their own statistics. According to German researcher Janis Kluge, who tracks these figures, recruitment rates in 2026 have dropped by approximately 20% compared to 2025. While Russia was recruiting 1,000-1,200 contract soldiers per day in the first quarter of 2025, that number fell to just 800-1,000 per day by early 2026. This is happening despite the fact that Russians continue to increase sign-on bonuses and contract payments. Russia's current war system is built on commercial recruitment, but this model is beginning to stall.
https://janiskluge.substack.com/p/russian-recruitment-fell-by-20-in
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Russia has begun to lose its momentum in military recruitment. This is already evident even from their own statistics. According to German researcher Janis Kluge, who tracks these figures, recruitment rates in 2026 have dropped by approximately 20% compared to 2025. While Russia was recruiting 1,000-1,200 contract soldiers per day in the first quarter of 2025, that number fell to just 800-1,000 per day by early 2026. This is happening despite the fact that Russians continue to increase sign-on bonuses and contract payments. Russia's current war system is built on commercial recruitment, but this model is beginning to stall.
https://janiskluge.substack.com/p/russian-recruitment-fell-by-20-in
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RT @brianoflondon: Now it gets interesting.
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RT @brianoflondon: Now it gets interesting.
Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun in a message to the Trump Admin and to the U.S. Navy:
“Our ships are moving in and out of the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. We have trade and energy agreements with Iran. We will respect and honor those agreements and expect others not to interfere in our affairs. Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and it is open for us.” tweet
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UK PM Keir Starmer:
We call for Lebanon to be included urgently in the ceasefire.
Hezbollah must disarm. But I'm equally clear: Israel's strikes are wrong.
The bombing should stop now. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043719255766511810/video/1
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UK PM Keir Starmer:
We call for Lebanon to be included urgently in the ceasefire.
Hezbollah must disarm. But I'm equally clear: Israel's strikes are wrong.
The bombing should stop now. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043719255766511810/video/1
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U.S. Central Command
USS Tripoli (LHA 7) conducts night flight operations while sailing in the Arabian Sea. Tripoli is designed without a traditional well deck, which allows for more F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters, MV-22 Ospreys, helicopters, and extra maintenance space. During peak operations, the ship can surge to support up to 20+ F-35Bs.
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USS Tripoli (LHA 7) conducts night flight operations while sailing in the Arabian Sea. Tripoli is designed without a traditional well deck, which allows for more F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters, MV-22 Ospreys, helicopters, and extra maintenance space. During peak operations, the ship can surge to support up to 20+ F-35Bs.
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RT @Osint613: NEW: USS USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) passed eastbound through the Strait of Gibraltar.
Getting close to theater.
@PeterFerrary https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043659727901512012/photo/1
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RT @Osint613: NEW: USS USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) passed eastbound through the Strait of Gibraltar.
Getting close to theater.
@PeterFerrary https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043659727901512012/photo/1
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China enters the chat
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China enters the chat
Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun in a message to the Trump Admin and to the U.S. Navy:
“Our ships are moving in and out of the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. We have trade and energy agreements with Iran. We will respect and honor those agreements and expect others not to interfere in our affairs. Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and it is open for us.” tweet
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CENTCOM: USS Tripoli (LHA-7) conducts night flight ops in the Arabian Sea.
Designed without a well deck, it carries more F-35B Lightning II, MV-22s, and helicopters, with capacity to surge 20+ F-35Bs. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043721103311323615/photo/1
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CENTCOM: USS Tripoli (LHA-7) conducts night flight ops in the Arabian Sea.
Designed without a well deck, it carries more F-35B Lightning II, MV-22s, and helicopters, with capacity to surge 20+ F-35Bs. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2043721103311323615/photo/1
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