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RT @Osint613: First IDF Tank Crosses the Litani: Footage from the Capture of the Beaufort Ridge and Castle
A big blow to Hezbollah https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061038279248470280/video/1
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RT @Osint613: First IDF Tank Crosses the Litani: Footage from the Capture of the Beaufort Ridge and Castle
A big blow to Hezbollah https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061038279248470280/video/1
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RT @BrettErickson28: Trump now finds himself in an entirely new situation with the War in Iran.
He doesn't hold the cards. He has no notable leverage. And he can't simply declare bankruptcy for the seventh time and move on.
And it shows.
Donald Trump is not a statesman. He is not a diplomat. And I think, in many ways, this is what endeared him initially to many of his voters. He was businessman that accumulated billions of dollars of personal wealth through casino's, real estate, television, golf courses, and a multitude of endeavors.
You can say what you will, but at the end of the day, you don't accrue a net worth well beyond a billion, or even hundreds of millions of dollars, without being "successful", so let's put that partisan argument to the side for now.
But all throughout Trump's life, he's held the upper hand. He grew up wealthy. He received significant financial assistance from his father. And he had an effectively unlimited financial safety net in the event of failure. These are not points meant to be political hits, nor are they able to be refuted. They are simply the facts. Reality.
As a result, Donald Trump always had the leverage. He was a trust fund baby. Again, this is simply the truth. It is reported that Fred Trump left his children around a billion dollars when he passed away in 1999. Trust me, if you know beyond a shadow of a doubt you are set for life regardless, you live life differently.
What this means is that Donald Trump, throughout his business career which WAS hyper-successful, never HAD to succeed. He could also walk away if a deal was not in his favor. He, by definition, always held the cards. Generational wealth.
And don't get me wrong, President Trump was savvy in his exploitation of this reality. You'd be a fool to enter a deal you didn't think was highly beneficial to you if you didn't have to make a gamble. That'd be stupid.
In every transaction, every business dealing, it was either in his favor, or he walked.
Because. He. Could.
And when business endeavors failed to pan out? Bankruptcy could be declared. Again, save me the partisan takes, Donald Trump declared bankruptcies on his businesses six times. And he was RIGHT to do so. That's the correct financial decision... but it's an off-ramp. A quick fix.
These same realities - holding all the cards, being able to walk away, having a legal escape valve - do not exist in the quagmire he finds himself in with the Iran War.
The reality facing Donald Trump is one that he has never had to navigate before. Iran does not care that he is wealthy. It's irrelevant. Trump can't simply walk away because Iran would retain control of the Strait of Hormuz and it would destroy Trump's legacy. There is no emergency "bankruptcy-equivalent" escape valve here.
Now, Donald Trump has to sit on the other side of the table at a time when the stakes are the highest they have ever been in his entire life. No training wheels. No safety net. Trump's been thrown right into the deep end with perhaps the most savvy negotiators in the world.
President Trump holds effectively zero leverage with Iran.
There is not a modicum of domestic American support for this war. It was never sold to the American people. Many see this as Israel's war that is not "putting America first". The goals and objectives have changed by the day. For this reason, alongside the unlikely chance of success in the first place, a large-scale ground invasion is not a serious suggestion being put for by anyone with an above room temperature IQ.
Iran holds insurmountable "escalation dominance". If the United States targets Iran's energy infrastructure? Iran will retaliate massively across the Gulf. GCC countries have already made it abundantly clear to Trump that they fear Iran. That they don't trust the US-bought military equipment to protect their infrastructure or civilians. Iran can cut undersea cables. Iran could close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and further cripple maritime shipping.[...]
RT @BrettErickson28: Trump now finds himself in an entirely new situation with the War in Iran.
He doesn't hold the cards. He has no notable leverage. And he can't simply declare bankruptcy for the seventh time and move on.
And it shows.
Donald Trump is not a statesman. He is not a diplomat. And I think, in many ways, this is what endeared him initially to many of his voters. He was businessman that accumulated billions of dollars of personal wealth through casino's, real estate, television, golf courses, and a multitude of endeavors.
You can say what you will, but at the end of the day, you don't accrue a net worth well beyond a billion, or even hundreds of millions of dollars, without being "successful", so let's put that partisan argument to the side for now.
But all throughout Trump's life, he's held the upper hand. He grew up wealthy. He received significant financial assistance from his father. And he had an effectively unlimited financial safety net in the event of failure. These are not points meant to be political hits, nor are they able to be refuted. They are simply the facts. Reality.
As a result, Donald Trump always had the leverage. He was a trust fund baby. Again, this is simply the truth. It is reported that Fred Trump left his children around a billion dollars when he passed away in 1999. Trust me, if you know beyond a shadow of a doubt you are set for life regardless, you live life differently.
What this means is that Donald Trump, throughout his business career which WAS hyper-successful, never HAD to succeed. He could also walk away if a deal was not in his favor. He, by definition, always held the cards. Generational wealth.
And don't get me wrong, President Trump was savvy in his exploitation of this reality. You'd be a fool to enter a deal you didn't think was highly beneficial to you if you didn't have to make a gamble. That'd be stupid.
In every transaction, every business dealing, it was either in his favor, or he walked.
Because. He. Could.
And when business endeavors failed to pan out? Bankruptcy could be declared. Again, save me the partisan takes, Donald Trump declared bankruptcies on his businesses six times. And he was RIGHT to do so. That's the correct financial decision... but it's an off-ramp. A quick fix.
These same realities - holding all the cards, being able to walk away, having a legal escape valve - do not exist in the quagmire he finds himself in with the Iran War.
The reality facing Donald Trump is one that he has never had to navigate before. Iran does not care that he is wealthy. It's irrelevant. Trump can't simply walk away because Iran would retain control of the Strait of Hormuz and it would destroy Trump's legacy. There is no emergency "bankruptcy-equivalent" escape valve here.
Now, Donald Trump has to sit on the other side of the table at a time when the stakes are the highest they have ever been in his entire life. No training wheels. No safety net. Trump's been thrown right into the deep end with perhaps the most savvy negotiators in the world.
President Trump holds effectively zero leverage with Iran.
There is not a modicum of domestic American support for this war. It was never sold to the American people. Many see this as Israel's war that is not "putting America first". The goals and objectives have changed by the day. For this reason, alongside the unlikely chance of success in the first place, a large-scale ground invasion is not a serious suggestion being put for by anyone with an above room temperature IQ.
Iran holds insurmountable "escalation dominance". If the United States targets Iran's energy infrastructure? Iran will retaliate massively across the Gulf. GCC countries have already made it abundantly clear to Trump that they fear Iran. That they don't trust the US-bought military equipment to protect their infrastructure or civilians. Iran can cut undersea cables. Iran could close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and further cripple maritime shipping.[...]
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Nuno Felix RT @BrettErickson28: Trump now finds himself in an entirely new situation with the War in Iran. He doesn't hold the cards. He has no notable leverage. And he can't simply declare bankruptcy for the seventh time and move on. And it shows. Donald…
Anything the US can do to hurt Iran, Iran can do tenfold to hurt the global economy.
Reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force? We tried that under Operation Freedom, and it was so ridiculous and stupid that it was canceled within 48 hours. Some are suggesting we try again, but seem to entirely misunderstand reality (as they have throughout the entire conflict). What? Is the United States supposed to effectively occupy the Strait of Hormuz until the end of time? How many vessels per day would be able to navigate the Strait of Hormuz with US naval escorts? What would the costs of this be? Can we adequately protect our sailors? Why wouldn't Iran, again, utilize their escalation dominance and shut down the Bab al-Mandeb or strike Gulf infrastructure? It. Doesn't Work.
The unfortunate reality is that President Trump holds no cards. He has no meaningful leverage. His ONLY option is making concessions at the negotiating table...
Is this something Trump is even capable of navigating in the first place though? A President, one who has made perhaps the gravest mistake in the history of American foreign policy, one who has never experienced these constraints before, one who has a litany of allies ready to turn their backs on him the second he capitulates... A man who's entire legacy will not be, "Trump the Businessman", nor will it be "Trump the President". It will eternally become, "Trump the Failure".
But it's his only choice. The Iran Hawks and Israeli Lobby that surrounds him, and they do, are prepared to claw him to shreds on Fox News and Newsmax. We saw this exact situation play out just this past weekend when initial terms of a potential Memorandum of Understanding was leaked. His so called "allies" in the United States turned their back on him immediately, leaving him with almost nobody remaining. Not after the Epstein Files. Not after this Iran War debacle.
Donald Trump now finds himself in an entirely unfamiliar situation. He doesn't hold the cards. He has no escape valve. And there is no realistic scenario where he can credibly claim victory... The only path forward is the one that will permanently destroy his legacy.
But it's the only way to end this war.
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Reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force? We tried that under Operation Freedom, and it was so ridiculous and stupid that it was canceled within 48 hours. Some are suggesting we try again, but seem to entirely misunderstand reality (as they have throughout the entire conflict). What? Is the United States supposed to effectively occupy the Strait of Hormuz until the end of time? How many vessels per day would be able to navigate the Strait of Hormuz with US naval escorts? What would the costs of this be? Can we adequately protect our sailors? Why wouldn't Iran, again, utilize their escalation dominance and shut down the Bab al-Mandeb or strike Gulf infrastructure? It. Doesn't Work.
The unfortunate reality is that President Trump holds no cards. He has no meaningful leverage. His ONLY option is making concessions at the negotiating table...
Is this something Trump is even capable of navigating in the first place though? A President, one who has made perhaps the gravest mistake in the history of American foreign policy, one who has never experienced these constraints before, one who has a litany of allies ready to turn their backs on him the second he capitulates... A man who's entire legacy will not be, "Trump the Businessman", nor will it be "Trump the President". It will eternally become, "Trump the Failure".
But it's his only choice. The Iran Hawks and Israeli Lobby that surrounds him, and they do, are prepared to claw him to shreds on Fox News and Newsmax. We saw this exact situation play out just this past weekend when initial terms of a potential Memorandum of Understanding was leaked. His so called "allies" in the United States turned their back on him immediately, leaving him with almost nobody remaining. Not after the Epstein Files. Not after this Iran War debacle.
Donald Trump now finds himself in an entirely unfamiliar situation. He doesn't hold the cards. He has no escape valve. And there is no realistic scenario where he can credibly claim victory... The only path forward is the one that will permanently destroy his legacy.
But it's the only way to end this war.
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@KellieMeyerNews asked U.S. Secretary of State Pet Hegseth about reports that five U.S. servicemembers were injured during an Iranian ballistic missile attack in Kuwait and received no answer on the matter.
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@KellieMeyerNews asked U.S. Secretary of State Pet Hegseth about reports that five U.S. servicemembers were injured during an Iranian ballistic missile attack in Kuwait and received no answer on the matter.
According to a report from Bloomberg, five U.S. personnel were injured in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, that also damaged one MQ-9 "Reaper" and destroyed another one. According to the report, the missiles were intercepted, and it was the falling debris that injured the personnel and damaged the aircraft. The personnel suffered minor injuries and are a mix of service members and contractors. tweet
Open Source Intel
Tehran rejects reports of a Pezeshkian resignation. Officials say the president remains in his role and is engaged on national issues, per Tasnim.
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Tehran rejects reports of a Pezeshkian resignation. Officials say the president remains in his role and is engaged on national issues, per Tasnim.
Unconfirmed reports from Iran International claim Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted a resignation request in a sharply worded letter addressed to Mojtaba Khamenei.
Please take this report with caution. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061139740909351391/photo/1 tweet
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Bikers ride through New York in a pro-Israel motorcycle parade. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061159024138113063/video/1
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Bikers ride through New York in a pro-Israel motorcycle parade. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061159024138113063/video/1
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Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen:
I think we made a mistake after the end of the Cold War, reducing our military spending and hoping that if anything happened then the US would come and help us.
It's simply the wrong way of looking at yourself, your countries, and your borders.
I believe that Europe needs to rearm totally and be totally able to defend ourselves
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Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen:
I think we made a mistake after the end of the Cold War, reducing our military spending and hoping that if anything happened then the US would come and help us.
It's simply the wrong way of looking at yourself, your countries, and your borders.
I believe that Europe needs to rearm totally and be totally able to defend ourselves
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Footage of a group of Ukrainian border guards shooting down an incoming Russian Shahed attack drone at near point blank range with massed small arms fire. https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/2061161653987631172/video/1
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Footage of a group of Ukrainian border guards shooting down an incoming Russian Shahed attack drone at near point blank range with massed small arms fire. https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/2061161653987631172/video/1
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Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen:
Trump was very outspoken about his desire regarding Greenland.
I think we responded very clearly. We had a public discussion and then we agreed to have this high-level working group. It's still working.
Our territorial integrity has to be respected.
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Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen:
Trump was very outspoken about his desire regarding Greenland.
I think we responded very clearly. We had a public discussion and then we agreed to have this high-level working group. It's still working.
Our territorial integrity has to be respected.
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OSINTdefender
On his arrival back at Joint Base Andrews, @KellieMeyerNews asked U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about reports that five U.S. servicemembers were injured last week in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Kuwait and received no answer on the matter.
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On his arrival back at Joint Base Andrews, @KellieMeyerNews asked U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about reports that five U.S. servicemembers were injured last week in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Kuwait and received no answer on the matter.
According to a report from Bloomberg, five U.S. personnel were injured in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, that also damaged one MQ-9 "Reaper" and destroyed another one. According to the report, the missiles were intercepted, and it was the falling debris that injured the personnel and damaged the aircraft. The personnel suffered minor injuries and are a mix of service members and contractors. tweet
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A short episode from the night-time drive through Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine (or southern Russia), recorded by a Russian trucker.
The activity of Russian mobile air defense teams engaging Ukrainian drones can be seen on in the distance, while the driver turns off the truck's lights to avoid being hit.
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A short episode from the night-time drive through Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine (or southern Russia), recorded by a Russian trucker.
The activity of Russian mobile air defense teams engaging Ukrainian drones can be seen on in the distance, while the driver turns off the truck's lights to avoid being hit.
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Open Source Intel
Early warning for northern Israel https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061162898013991331/photo/1
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Early warning for northern Israel https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061162898013991331/photo/1
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A Russian Shahed drone was brought down by Ukrainian border guards firing rifles at close range. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061163325166088670/video/1
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A Russian Shahed drone was brought down by Ukrainian border guards firing rifles at close range. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061163325166088670/video/1
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OSINTdefender
According to Romanian President Nicusor Dan, following the Russian drone strike on an Eastern Romanian apartment complex, technical and forensic analysis by Romanian authorities has confirmed widespread evidence that the drone was a Russian Geran-2. Per the Romanian president, details of Romainia’s investigation will be shared with NATO.
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According to Romanian President Nicusor Dan, following the Russian drone strike on an Eastern Romanian apartment complex, technical and forensic analysis by Romanian authorities has confirmed widespread evidence that the drone was a Russian Geran-2. Per the Romanian president, details of Romainia’s investigation will be shared with NATO.
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Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen:
If I had small kids today, I would rather have them smoking than allowing them to stay on their own on social media. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061163910418300987/photo/1
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Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen:
If I had small kids today, I would rather have them smoking than allowing them to stay on their own on social media. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061163910418300987/photo/1
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Chernihiv border guards brought down a Shahed drone using small arms. Over the past 24 hours, units destroyed 71 Russian strike UAVs across four regions, hitting 48 Shaheds and 23 Gerberas.
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Chernihiv border guards brought down a Shahed drone using small arms. Over the past 24 hours, units destroyed 71 Russian strike UAVs across four regions, hitting 48 Shaheds and 23 Gerberas.
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Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen on AI:
I met Sam Altman a couple of years ago. I spent hours with him and at the end of the discussion I said to him, "You have created a monster."
And he said, "Yes, and now it's up to you to find out how to deal with it." https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061165171305812299/photo/1
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Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen on AI:
I met Sam Altman a couple of years ago. I spent hours with him and at the end of the discussion I said to him, "You have created a monster."
And he said, "Yes, and now it's up to you to find out how to deal with it." https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2061165171305812299/photo/1
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Russian fiber-optic FPV drones strike two power transformers on the territory of the "Konka" electrical substation located in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Some of the equipment at the substation can be seen being covered with anti-drone nets. https://twitter.com/Archer83Able/status/2061165916574908707/video/1
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Russian fiber-optic FPV drones strike two power transformers on the territory of the "Konka" electrical substation located in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Some of the equipment at the substation can be seen being covered with anti-drone nets. https://twitter.com/Archer83Able/status/2061165916574908707/video/1
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