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“Israeli Paper Admits That The Mossad Astroturfed The January Riots In Iran”

by The Dissident on Substack

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“The Israeli paper Ynet put the final nail in the coffin of the CIA/Mossad narrative in Iran, admitting that the Israeli Mossad laid the groundwork for the violent riots that preceded the Israeli/American war, and which were presented in the mainstream media as organic peaceful protests”

https://open.substack.com/pub/the307/p/israeli-paper-admits-that-the-mossad

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Israeli Paper Admits That The Mossad Astroturfed The January Riots In Iran.

The Israeli Paper Ynet Puts The Final Nail In The Coffin Of The CIA/Mossad Narrative Around Iranian Protests.

The Dissident

GrumpyOldFart 11h ago

Excellent analysis! Well worth a read!

“Trump Escalates Military Threats in Hormuz as Iran Prepares for New Round of U.S.-Israeli Bombings and Assassinations”

by Jeremy Scahill in Drop Site News on Substack

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“Iran believes Trump is likely to resume the war in failed quest to declare victory, a senior Iranian official told Drop Site”

https://open.substack.com/pub/dropsitenews/p/trump-iran-war-threats-hormuz-israel

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Trump Escalates Military Threats in Hormuz as Iran Prepares for New Round of U.S.-Israeli Bombings and Assassinations

Iran believes Trump is likely to resume the war in failed quest to declare victory, a senior Iranian official told Drop Site

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GrumpyOldFart 2d ago

“🚨🇨🇳 Strait of Malacca: World's Next Flashpoint After Hormuz?”

by New Rules on Telegram

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“The Strait of Hormuz has dominated global headlines since late February 2026 — but a strategically more consequential move is taking shape in Southeast Asia — one that fits a recognizable pattern of US strategic encirclement of China.

On April 13, 2026, Washington signed a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP) with Indonesia, covering military modernisation, joint training, and maritime defense technologies. The US is also seeking expanded access to Indonesian airspace — a request Jakarta says is still under ‘careful review.’ But the framework is already in place”

Read more here: https://t.me/newrulesgeo/1922

#Press #SocialMedia #Iran #War #Trump #Israel #OperationEpsteinFury #OperationEpicMistake #RegimeChange #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Hormuz #Empire #Collapse #US #Malacca #Indonesia #SouthEastAsia #China

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🚨🇨🇳 Strait of Malacca: World's Next Flashpoint After Hormuz? The Strait of Hormuz has dominated global headlines since late February 2026 — but a strategically more consequential move is taking shape in Southeast Asia — one that fits a recognizable pattern of US strategic encirclement of China. On April 13, 2026, Washington signed a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP) with Indonesia, covering military modernisation, joint training, and maritime defense technologies. The US is also seeking expanded access to Indonesian airspace — a request Jakarta says is still under "careful review." But the framework is already in place. 🔸Why Malacca Matters 🟠 75–80% of China's imported oil transits the strait daily 🟠 24% of all global seaborne trade flows through it 🟠 At its narrowest — the Phillips Channel — it is just 2.8 km wide 🟠 No adequate alternative exists: detours add 1,000–1,500 nautical miles or 10–15 extra days at sea China's alternatives — the Myanmar pipeline (440,000 bpd vs. 11 million daily import needs), Central Asian pipelines (~10% of imports), the CPEC via Gwadar, and seasonal Arctic routes — fall drastically short. The US doesn't need to fire a shot. Naval presence near the Phillips Channel and military access to Indonesian facilities creates economic coercion without direct conflict — the same logic applied at Hormuz. Any disruption paralyses the entire Global South — India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa all depend on Malacca for food, fuel, and industrial imports. Singapore's 40 million containers and Malaysia's Port Klang would be effectively frozen. Indonesia holds co-sovereignty over the strait alongside Malaysia and Singapore. But history shows that once US military infrastructure embeds itself in a region, the terms of sovereignty tend to shift. Indonesia has so far maintained its traditional non-alignment posture, preserving strong economic ties with both China and Russia even as it formalises the MDCP with Washington. Its co-sovereignty over the strait — shared with Malaysia and Singapore — means it retains sovereign authority over how the waterway is used. @NewRulesGeo❗Follow us on X

GrumpyOldFart 2d ago

“🚨🛢⛽️ Everyone’s Watching Crude — But the Real Crisis Is Refining”

by New Rules on Telegram

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“Since the escalation of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, crude supply disruptions have captured global attention. However, the increasing deficit in refined products — jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline — poses a potentially deeper and more enduring challenge”

Read more here; https://t.me/newrulesgeo/1925

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🚨🛢⛽️ Everyone’s Watching Crude — But the Real Crisis Is Refining Since the escalation of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, crude supply disruptions have captured global attention. However, the increasing deficit in refined products — jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline — poses a potentially deeper and more enduring challenge. 🔸 Energy Aspects estimates that over 450 million barrels of product output have been lost since the conflict began. 🔸 Refinery run cuts globally are in the range of 5-6 million barrels per day. 🔸 Unlike crude, where OPEC retains some spare capacity, there is no equivalent buffer in the refining system. Global refineries were already operating at or near maximum utilization before the crisis began. 🔸 Distillates (diesel/gasoil): The Middle East and Asia account for a large share of global exports. European diesel stocks are well below five-year minimums and falling. 🔸 Jet fuel: European jet stocks are critically low — in some markets, just weeks of supply remain. Stock-outs are possible later in the summer if the disruption persists. 🔸 Gasoline: The percentage of refineries producing gasoline over jet and diesel has fallen to nearly zero. Atlantic basin gasoline shortages are emerging just as summer driving season approaches. 🔸 Tapping strategic oil reserves is a temporary fix, not a real solution. It buys time but does not replace lost refinery production. Every barrel used today must be replaced later. 🔸 Asian refiners are under the most pressure right now. They are using reserves, cutting production, and limiting exports to keep enough fuel at home. 🔸 The shortage will hit Western markets in May and June. The global refining system faces a severe, enduring supply deficit that cannot be mitigated by strategic reserves, risking widespread fuel shortages. The lack of spare capacity in refining amplifies vulnerabilities, underscoring the need for urgent, long-term solutions. Without intervention, persistent shortages could severely impact transportation, economies, and energy security worldwide. @NewRulesGeo❗Follow us on X

GrumpyOldFart 2d ago

“🚨🇮🇷U.S. AIR FORCE NIGHTMARE: IRAN'S CHEAP HEAT-SEEKERS”

by New Rules on Telegram

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“Iran’s low-tech heat-seeking missiles are turning into a brutal reality check for America’s high-tech airpower — cheap to build, passive, and lethal against low-level US jets and drones caught off-guard in Operation Epic Fury”

🔸 DOZENS DOWNED: US has already lost several dozen aircraft & drones to Iranian fire, including an F-15E Strike Eagle downed two weeks ago (pilot & WSO rescued) + F-35 near-miss in mid-March.

Read more here: https://t.me/newrulesgeo/1926

#Press #SocialMedia #Iran #War #Trump #Israel #OperationEpsteinFury #OperationEpicMistake #RegimeChange #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Hormuz #Empire #Collapse #US

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🚨🇮🇷U.S. AIR FORCE NIGHTMARE: IRAN'S CHEAP HEAT-SEEKERS Iran’s low-tech heat-seeking missiles are turning into a brutal reality check for America’s high-tech airpower — cheap to build, passive, and lethal against low-level US jets and drones caught off-guard in Operation Epic Fury. 🔸 DOZENS DOWNED: US has already lost several dozen aircraft & drones to Iranian fire, including an F-15E Strike Eagle downed two weeks ago (pilot & WSO rescued) + F-35 near-miss in mid-March. 🔸 INVISIBLE THREAT: Imaging IR MANPADS lock onto engine heat signatures with zero radar emissions — no lock-on warning, proximity fuze detonates on near-miss for massive damage. 🔸 DOMESTIC ARSENAL: Iran reverse-engineers thousands of Soviet/Russian systems, mass-producing simple modular heat-seekers domestically with Cold War-era tech anyone can copy. 🔸 LOW-ALTITUDE KILL ZONE: Shoulder-fired ambushes and saturation launches make ground-attack runs, helicopters & drones extremely vulnerable — forcing Pentagon to rewrite low-level tactics. How do you think the U.S. could counter these systems? @NewRulesGeo❗Follow us on X

GrumpyOldFart 2d ago

“🚨🇺🇸🌾America's Food Crisis — Wheat Is the Warning Sign”

by New Rules on Telegram

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“The Iran war has disrupted global energy markets, sent fertilizer costs soaring, and strained agricultural supply chains. Now, those pressures are colliding with a domestic crisis on U.S. farms.

U.S. wheat futures jumped +4.5% on Tuesday to $6.58 1/4 per bushel — the highest level since June 2024. Prices have risen approximately +30% since the start of the year”

Read more here: https://t.me/newrulesgeo/1929

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🚨🇺🇸🌾America's Food Crisis — Wheat Is the Warning Sign The Iran war has disrupted global energy markets, sent fertilizer costs soaring, and strained agricultural supply chains. Now, those pressures are colliding with a domestic crisis on U.S. farms. U.S. wheat futures jumped +4.5% on Tuesday to $6.58 1/4 per bushel — the highest level since June 2024. Prices have risen approximately +30% since the start of the year. 🔸 Persistent drought across the U.S. Plains is decimating crop quality. Only 30% of the U.S. winter wheat crop is currently rated good or excellent by the USDA — the weakest quality reading in three years. 🔸 The proportion rated poor or very poor continues to rise, with Texas at 55% poor/very poor, Oklahoma and Nebraska at 45%, and Kansas at 41%. 🔸 Soaring fertilizer costs, driven by the war's impact on energy supplies, are squeezing farmers. Urea prices have climbed up to $710 per tonne following disruptions to energy flows. 🔸 U.S. farmers are set to plant the least wheat since records began in 1919. The USDA forecasts total wheat planted area at 43.775 million acres — 3% lower than last year and the lowest in over a century. High costs for fertilizer, seeds, and equipment have made wheat increasingly difficult to grow profitably, as acres continue shifting to corn and soybeans. Wheat supplies are tightening from multiple directions — war-driven input costs, poor crop conditions, and record-low planted acreage. Each factor alone would be concerning. The drought, soaring fertilizer costs, and reduced planting areas amid war threaten U.S. wheat production. With prices hitting multi-year highs, American farmers face a tough year ahead. These pressures have tightened supplies and driven costs even higher for consumers — proving that the U.S. agriculture sector is at a critical crossroads. @NewRulesGeo❗Follow us on X

GrumpyOldFart 2d ago

“🚨🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇷Tungsten Shortage Hits Hard: Iran War and China’s Grip Starve Western Arms”

via New Rules on Telegram

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“#Tungsten supplies are running out fast. The US and Israel’s aggression to Iran has used up huge amounts of weapons and missiles. This has caused a 12% jump in military tungsten use this year — a demand that the world simply cannot meet right now.

🔸Why Tungsten Is So Important

Tungsten is a super-hard, heavy metal. Militaries need it for armor-piercing shells that smash through tank armor at high speed. It has the highest melting point of any metal — 3,422°C — so it is used in jet engines and parts that get extremely hot. It is also mixed into steel to make it stronger at high temperatures and more resistant to wear”

Read more here: https://t.me/newrulesgeo/1932

#Press #SocialMedia #Iran #War #Trump #Israel #OperationEpsteinFury #OperationEpicMistake #RegimeChange #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Hormuz #Empire #Collapse #US #China

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🚨🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇷Tungsten Shortage Hits Hard: Iran War and China’s Grip Starve Western Arms Tungsten supplies are running out fast. The US and Israel’s aggression to Iran has used up huge amounts of weapons and missiles. This has caused a 12% jump in military tungsten use this year — a demand that the world simply cannot meet right now. 🔸Why Tungsten Is So Important Tungsten is a super-hard, heavy metal. Militaries need it for armor-piercing shells that smash through tank armor at high speed. It has the highest melting point of any metal — 3,422°C — so it is used in jet engines and parts that get extremely hot. It is also mixed into steel to make it stronger at high temperatures and more resistant to wear. Without tungsten, modern fighter jets, helicopters, tanks, and missiles would not work as well. The Supply Problem 🔸The world mines only about 84,000 tonnes of tungsten each year — tiny compared to iron or aluminum. China produces around 80% of it and sells it cheaply. In February 2026, China added new export controls and cut mining quotas, making supplies even tighter. The US stopped commercial tungsten mining in 2015. Western countries now depend heavily on China, and Beijing controls who gets the metal through strict rules. This has pushed prices to record highs and created big problems for defense factories. 🔸Recycling and Lessons from History About 42% of tungsten is recycled worldwide, and up to 70% in Western countries. That helps, but it is not enough during a crisis. Shipping problems caused by the wars make everything harder. History offers a warning. During World War II, The UK faced a similar shortage of molybdenum and had to turn to recycling materials. Today, Western nations again find themselves vulnerable because of earlier policy choices that prioritized short-term costs over long-term security. Western countries allowed critical supply chains to become overly dependent on geopolitical rivals. As long as the conflicts provoked by them continue, their access to reserves will be limited. @NewRulesGeo❗Follow us on X

GrumpyOldFart 2d ago

“At the edge of the Strait: A superpower in a narrow sea”

by Mahmood R. Rehman in Al Mayadeen English

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“I have spent a good part of my professional life at sea, and I say this without hesitation: there are few waterways in the world as unforgiving, as deceptive, and as strategically consequential as the Strait of Hormuz. It is not just a stretch of water; it is a pressure point of the global economy. When tension rises here, the entire world feels it—from fuel pumps in America to kitchen tables in South Asia”

https://english.almayadeen.net/articles/opinion/at-the-edge-of-the-strait--a-superpower-in-a-narrow-sea

#Press #SocialMedia #Iran #War #Trump #Israel #OperationEpsteinFury #OperationEpicMistake #RegimeChange #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Hormuz #Empire #Collapse #US

GrumpyOldFart 4d ago

“Iran can thrive under blockade, the US and its allies cannot”

by Robert Inlakesh in Al Mayadeen English

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“While the US seizure of Iran-linked tankers and vessels does evidently have an impact, it is being enormously overblown by an American administration that is out of viable options”

https://english.almayadeen.net/articles/opinion/iran-can-thrive-under-blockade--the-us-and-its-allies-cannot

#Press #SocialMedia #Iran #War #Trump #Israel #OperationEpsteinFury #OperationEpicMistake #RegimeChange #WarCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Hormuz #Empire #Collapse #US #Blockade

GrumpyOldFart 4d ago

“Trump Taps Israel Lobbyist From Israeli Intelligence Cutout To Join Iran Negotiations”

by The Dissident on Substack

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“By putting a lobbyist for Israel from a ‘think tank’ that is in reality a cover for an Israeli intelligence cutout, the Trump administration is guaranteeing that Israel will be driving the American side during negotiations with Iran”

https://open.substack.com/pub/the307/p/trump-taps-israel-lobbyist-from-israeli

Trump Taps Israel Lobbyist From Israeli Intelligence Cutout To Join Iran Negotiations.

Trump Taps Israel Lobbyist From Mossad Connected Group To Join Iran Negotiating Team.

The Dissident