The US military is buying older-generation Patriot PAC-2 missiles for the first time in decades.
Here is what this actually means in plain terms:
🏭 Factory Bottlenecks: Factories can't manufacture newer, highly advanced PAC-3 missiles fast enough to keep up with current warfare needs.
Bottom Line: Washington is maxing out every available production line to avoid running out of air defense interceptors during escalating conflicts.
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🤝🇮🇷🇮🇶 BAGHDAD & TEHRAN EXPAND REGIONAL STRATEGIC COOPERATION Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have overseen the signing of major bilateral agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in Tehran to strengthen…
🚨 Breaking | The New York Times:
🇮🇷 Iran has rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal that was conveyed by the Prime Minister of Iraq.
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🇮🇷 Iran has rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal that was conveyed by the Prime Minister of Iraq.
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🕊️ Farewell to Internationalist Fighter Kozo Okamoto… The Last Fedayeen of Lod Airport
Beirut | July 23, 2026
Japanese militant Kozo Okamoto, known within the ranks of the Palestinian resistance as “Ahmad al-Yabani” (Ahmad the Japanese), passed away at the age of 78 in Beirut’s southern suburbs after a revolutionary journey spanning more than five decades, during which he dedicated his life to the Palestinian cause. With his passing, a chapter closes on an era of revolutionary internationalism that transcended borders and national identities in defense of Palestine.
Okamoto was the last surviving participant in the 1972 Lod Airport operation, an event that became one of the most enduring episodes in the history of the Palestinian resistance. His name came to symbolize a man who chose to leave behind his homeland and nationality to join what he believed was humanity’s struggle against occupation.
🕊️ Farewell to a Man Who Never Compromised
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) mourned its longtime comrade, confirming that he passed away on July 23, 2026, in Beirut’s southern suburbs, where he had lived for decades under the protection of the resistance after receiving political asylum in Lebanon in 2000.
Known among his comrades as “Ahmad the Japanese,” Okamoto remained steadfast in his convictions until his final days, despite years of imprisonment, pursuit, illness, and exile. He stood as a living witness to an era when solidarity with Palestine transcended geography and national identity.
He will be laid to rest in Beirut—the city that embraced him, just as it embraced generations of Palestinian fighters.
✊ From Tokyo to Palestine… The Journey of an Internationalist Revolutionary
On May 30, 1972, Okamoto, together with fellow members of the Japanese Red Army, Tsuyoshi Okudaira and Yasuyuki Yasuda, took part in the Lod Airport operation. The operation was carried out in coordination with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and was presented by the organization as a response to Israeli actions, including the destruction of civilian aircraft at Beirut International Airport in 1968.
Okamoto was captured following the operation and sentenced to life imprisonment. He was released in 1985 as part of a prisoner exchange between Israel and the Palestinian resistance, beginning a new chapter of his life in Lebanon, where he remained committed to the Palestinian cause until his passing.
🌍 A Symbol of Revolutionary Internationalism
Kozo Okamoto was more than a fighter; he became a symbol of a generation that believed Palestine was not merely the cause of one people, but the cause of free people everywhere.
He chose to leave his country and abandon the comforts of ordinary life to join the Palestinian resistance, convinced that confronting occupation was a moral and human responsibility that transcended national borders.
With his death, one of the last living figures embodying the era in which global liberation movements converged with the Palestinian revolution has passed into history.
🕊️ A Legacy That Will Endure
Kozo Okamoto’s name will remain etched in the memory of many as one of the most recognizable symbols of international solidarity with Palestine—a man who devoted the years of his life to his convictions, moving from prison to exile before finally finding refuge in Lebanon, the country that sheltered him until his final breath.
The body has departed…
But the story lives on.
Glory to those who dedicated their lives to Palestine.
May Kozo Okamoto, the internationalist fighter, rest in peace.
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Beirut | July 23, 2026
Japanese militant Kozo Okamoto, known within the ranks of the Palestinian resistance as “Ahmad al-Yabani” (Ahmad the Japanese), passed away at the age of 78 in Beirut’s southern suburbs after a revolutionary journey spanning more than five decades, during which he dedicated his life to the Palestinian cause. With his passing, a chapter closes on an era of revolutionary internationalism that transcended borders and national identities in defense of Palestine.
Okamoto was the last surviving participant in the 1972 Lod Airport operation, an event that became one of the most enduring episodes in the history of the Palestinian resistance. His name came to symbolize a man who chose to leave behind his homeland and nationality to join what he believed was humanity’s struggle against occupation.
🕊️ Farewell to a Man Who Never Compromised
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) mourned its longtime comrade, confirming that he passed away on July 23, 2026, in Beirut’s southern suburbs, where he had lived for decades under the protection of the resistance after receiving political asylum in Lebanon in 2000.
Known among his comrades as “Ahmad the Japanese,” Okamoto remained steadfast in his convictions until his final days, despite years of imprisonment, pursuit, illness, and exile. He stood as a living witness to an era when solidarity with Palestine transcended geography and national identity.
He will be laid to rest in Beirut—the city that embraced him, just as it embraced generations of Palestinian fighters.
✊ From Tokyo to Palestine… The Journey of an Internationalist Revolutionary
On May 30, 1972, Okamoto, together with fellow members of the Japanese Red Army, Tsuyoshi Okudaira and Yasuyuki Yasuda, took part in the Lod Airport operation. The operation was carried out in coordination with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and was presented by the organization as a response to Israeli actions, including the destruction of civilian aircraft at Beirut International Airport in 1968.
Okamoto was captured following the operation and sentenced to life imprisonment. He was released in 1985 as part of a prisoner exchange between Israel and the Palestinian resistance, beginning a new chapter of his life in Lebanon, where he remained committed to the Palestinian cause until his passing.
🌍 A Symbol of Revolutionary Internationalism
Kozo Okamoto was more than a fighter; he became a symbol of a generation that believed Palestine was not merely the cause of one people, but the cause of free people everywhere.
He chose to leave his country and abandon the comforts of ordinary life to join the Palestinian resistance, convinced that confronting occupation was a moral and human responsibility that transcended national borders.
With his death, one of the last living figures embodying the era in which global liberation movements converged with the Palestinian revolution has passed into history.
🕊️ A Legacy That Will Endure
Kozo Okamoto’s name will remain etched in the memory of many as one of the most recognizable symbols of international solidarity with Palestine—a man who devoted the years of his life to his convictions, moving from prison to exile before finally finding refuge in Lebanon, the country that sheltered him until his final breath.
The body has departed…
But the story lives on.
Glory to those who dedicated their lives to Palestine.
May Kozo Okamoto, the internationalist fighter, rest in peace.
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🔴 Basra Scholars and Students Hold Protest Against Oil Agreements with Washington and Political Silence
📍Basra, Iraq
Basra witnessed an angry protest by Islamic scholars, seminary students, and Hussaini pulpit preachers, condemning the Prime Minister’s visit to Washington and his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The demonstrators denounced what they described as steps that deny Iraq’s history and the immense sacrifices made to preserve the country’s unity and dignity.
Key Points and Demands of the Statement
• The statement argued that mortgaging the nation’s wealth through the creation of an investment fund financed by 500,000 barrels of oil per day for the benefit of American companies is not an investment, but rather
and a surrender of Iraq’s natural resources in exchange for foreign approval.
• Protesters expressed deep frustration over the silence of the political forces supporting the Prime Minister, noting that these parties rose to power through the votes of the Iraqi people and the sacrifices and heroism of the martyrs of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
• The statement asserted that a political leadership unwilling to confront external pressure and indifferent to the blood of its martyrs and national symbols is inevitably incapable of confronting corruption networks and entrenched centers of influence at home.
📌 Escalation Announced:
The professors, students of Islamic sciences, and preachers in Basra stressed that they would not remain silent in the face of what they described as these violations and acts of capitulation. They emphasized that this protest is only the first step in a broader campaign of escalating actions to defend the dignity of the Iraqi people and their national wealth, while rejecting compromise solutions and symbolic statements.
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📍Basra, Iraq
Basra witnessed an angry protest by Islamic scholars, seminary students, and Hussaini pulpit preachers, condemning the Prime Minister’s visit to Washington and his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The demonstrators denounced what they described as steps that deny Iraq’s history and the immense sacrifices made to preserve the country’s unity and dignity.
Key Points and Demands of the Statement
• The statement argued that mortgaging the nation’s wealth through the creation of an investment fund financed by 500,000 barrels of oil per day for the benefit of American companies is not an investment, but rather
“a certificate of submission”
and a surrender of Iraq’s natural resources in exchange for foreign approval.
• Protesters expressed deep frustration over the silence of the political forces supporting the Prime Minister, noting that these parties rose to power through the votes of the Iraqi people and the sacrifices and heroism of the martyrs of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
• The statement asserted that a political leadership unwilling to confront external pressure and indifferent to the blood of its martyrs and national symbols is inevitably incapable of confronting corruption networks and entrenched centers of influence at home.
📌 Escalation Announced:
The professors, students of Islamic sciences, and preachers in Basra stressed that they would not remain silent in the face of what they described as these violations and acts of capitulation. They emphasized that this protest is only the first step in a broader campaign of escalating actions to defend the dignity of the Iraqi people and their national wealth, while rejecting compromise solutions and symbolic statements.
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🧭 Strategic Brief | Will Iran Become Another “Forever War”?
A new analysis by John Mearsheimer, in discussion with Chris Hedges, argues that the United States risks becoming trapped in another prolonged conflict with Iran. Rather than delivering a decisive victory, sustained military pressure could evolve into a costly war of attrition with no clear exit strategy.
Key Takeaways:
No quick victory: Iran’s geography, military resilience, and regional alliances make a rapid military resolution unlikely.
Strategic overstretch: A prolonged war would strain U.S. military resources while increasing economic and political costs.
Regional escalation: Continued conflict could draw in additional regional actors, further destabilizing the Middle East and threatening global energy markets.
Historical warning: The authors caution that, like Iraq and Afghanistan, limited military objectives could gradually expand into an open-ended commitment with diminishing strategic returns.
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A new analysis by John Mearsheimer, in discussion with Chris Hedges, argues that the United States risks becoming trapped in another prolonged conflict with Iran. Rather than delivering a decisive victory, sustained military pressure could evolve into a costly war of attrition with no clear exit strategy.
Key Takeaways:
No quick victory: Iran’s geography, military resilience, and regional alliances make a rapid military resolution unlikely.
Strategic overstretch: A prolonged war would strain U.S. military resources while increasing economic and political costs.
Regional escalation: Continued conflict could draw in additional regional actors, further destabilizing the Middle East and threatening global energy markets.
Historical warning: The authors caution that, like Iraq and Afghanistan, limited military objectives could gradually expand into an open-ended commitment with diminishing strategic returns.
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In this interview snippet from Al Jazeera’s renowned show "Without Bounds" (Bila Hudud), host Ahmed Mansour interviews Kuwaiti political analyst Dr. Abdallah Nafisi.
📌 Main Topic & Core Revelations
Dr. Nafisi details how the United States successfully exerted heavy pressure on Saudi Arabia and broader Gulf nations to overhaul their social, religious, and educational frameworks:
Curriculum Overhaul: Complete restructuring of educational and academic curricula in Saudi Arabia under American oversight, including presence inside Saudi educational ministries to monitor changes.
Religious Texts & Printing: Direct interference with the printing and export of the Quran and religious translations (such as at the King Fahd Complex), specifically targeting interpretations referencing historical contexts involving Jewish people.
Purge of Clerics: The forced dismissal of over 3,000 imams and preachers across Saudi mosques, based on named lists provided directly by US intelligence.
Global Surveillance: US intelligence flagged 12,000 Saudi citizens operating or traveling across the Islamic world (from Jakarta to Mauritania), demanding investigations—resulting in thousands of interrogations.
Forced Social Liberalization: Imposing changes on local sports clubs (promoting gender mixing) and instrumentalizing women's empowerment initiatives as a top-down, US-driven cultural mandate rather than an organic political shift.
These sweeping pressures were heavily intensified during the George W. Bush administration following the events of September 11, 2001, under the banner of combating religious extremism and reshaping the Middle East.
Impact on the Persian Gulf States: Rather than remaining isolated to Saudi Arabia, these policies created a domino effect across neighboring Persian Gulf states (Kuwait, Qatar, UAE), systematically altering public education, state-sponsored religious discourses, and civic institutions.
Connection to the Abraham Accords: By systematically weakening traditional pan-Arab and conservative religious institutions while enforcing ideological alignment with Western policy, these structural shifts laid the political and social groundwork for eventual normalization agreements, culminating years later in the Abraham Accords.
🧠 Strategic Geopolitical Analysis
The revelations provided by Dr. Nafisi illustrate a classic case of external social engineering applied through strategic leverage. By altering school curricula, controlling religious output, and dictating domestic security lists, Washington successfully disarmed the ideological barriers within Gulf societies that historically resisted Western geopolitical projects. Consequently, the rapid shift toward social liberalization across the Gulf served a dual purpose: neutralizing domestic opposition while conditioning the regional socio-political landscape for structural integration with US-aligned interests in the Middle East.
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📰 NYT REPORT: JORDAN BEARS THE COST OF U.S. MILITARY FOOTPRINT
— The New York Times
🌐 Geopolitical & Military Breakdown
🎯 Strategic Exposure: Jordan hosts vital U.S. installations—including logistics hubs and air defense sites like Tower 22—positioning the Kingdom as a frontline outpost in regional escalation between Washington, Israel, and Iran-aligned regional actors.
🛡️ Operational Dilemma: Amman faces severe operational friction, caught between intercepting regional drone and missile trajectories over its airspace to maintain defense ties with Washington and managing the risk of direct retaliatory strikes on its territory.
⚠️ Internal Risks: The prolonged U.S. military presence increases domestic political volatility. Public opposition to Western military alignment intensifies as regional conflict spills over, forcing the Hashemite leadership to balance regime survival, economic stability, and strategic alliances.
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"For nearly three decades, Jordan has served as a critical base for U.S. military operations across the Middle East. Now, Jordan is paying the price..."
— The New York Times
🛡️ Operational Dilemma: Amman faces severe operational friction, caught between intercepting regional drone and missile trajectories over its airspace to maintain defense ties with Washington and managing the risk of direct retaliatory strikes on its territory.
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🚨 BREAKING: ANSAR ALLAH LAUNCHES MASSIVE MULTI-FRONT STRIKES ON SAUDI ARABIA
Ansar Allah (Houthis) has initiated coordinated, large-scale missile and drone strikes targeting critical military, energy, and transport infrastructure across Saudi Arabia ( 25/7/2026) .
Key Targets & Operational Impacts:
Jizan Aramco Refinery: Geolocation confirms direct long-range strikes causing major fires inside the refinery facilities (17.2814398, 42.3685122).
Khamis Mushait Airbase: Hit by ballistic missile waves, triggering local explosions and immediate airspace shutdowns.
Capital Airspace Freeze: Incoming barrages forced commercial flights to divert and avoid landing in Riyadh.
Maritime Warning: Official threat issued ordering workers to evacuate all major Red Sea and Arabian Gulf ports (Jeddah, Yanbu, Dammam, King Abdullah).
Strategic Takeaway:
Using low-cost ballistic missiles, Quds cruise missiles, and long-range Samad drones, Ansar Allah continues to demonstrate the Axis of Resistance's asymmetric power—paralyzing key Saudi energy assets, air traffic, and Red Sea logistics in a single coordinated wave.
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Ansar Allah (Houthis) has initiated coordinated, large-scale missile and drone strikes targeting critical military, energy, and transport infrastructure across Saudi Arabia ( 25/7/2026) .
Key Targets & Operational Impacts:
Jizan Aramco Refinery: Geolocation confirms direct long-range strikes causing major fires inside the refinery facilities (17.2814398, 42.3685122).
Khamis Mushait Airbase: Hit by ballistic missile waves, triggering local explosions and immediate airspace shutdowns.
Capital Airspace Freeze: Incoming barrages forced commercial flights to divert and avoid landing in Riyadh.
Maritime Warning: Official threat issued ordering workers to evacuate all major Red Sea and Arabian Gulf ports (Jeddah, Yanbu, Dammam, King Abdullah).
Strategic Takeaway:
Using low-cost ballistic missiles, Quds cruise missiles, and long-range Samad drones, Ansar Allah continues to demonstrate the Axis of Resistance's asymmetric power—paralyzing key Saudi energy assets, air traffic, and Red Sea logistics in a single coordinated wave.
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