Iran claimed it launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait following recent American attacks on its territory, raising fears that the escalating Iran-US conflict could spill across the Gulf region. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/irgc-strikes-us-bases-kuwait-bahrain-conflict-update-d9dqv0hd?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #IranUSConflict #Bahrain #Kuwait #MiddleEastCrisis #USMilitary
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to commercial traffic late Wednesday, claiming to have hit two oil tankers. The move follows a new wave of U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian military installations. #Iran #USMilitary #StraitOfHormuz #Geopolitics
https://blazetrends.com/iran-declares-strait-of-hormuz-closed-after-us-airstrikes/?fsp_sid=30777
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed After US Airstrikes

Iran's military command declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all commercial traffic and struck two vessels attempting passage late Wednesday, following a new wave of U.S. airstrikes. The military exchange strains a temporary regional ceasefire established in early April. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy stated it hit two oil tankers attempting "illegal passage"

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Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring weapons in visit to Guantánamo Bay

US defense secretary continues ramp-up of pressure against country including sanctions and devastating oil blockade

The Guardian

China-linked JDY botnet targets US military networks with expanded reconnaissance.

The JDY botnet, linked to China, has more than doubled its malicious reach since January 2024, growing from 650 to over 1,500 compromised devices, with a significant focus on infiltrating US military networks and associated targets. This expanding reconnaissance capability poses a concerning threat to US cybersecurity.

https://osintsights.com/china-linked-jdy-botnet-targets-us-military-networks-with-expanded-reconnaissanc?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#China #UsMilitary #Botnet #Iot #Soho

China-linked JDY botnet targets US military networks with expanded reconnaissance.

Learn how the China-linked JDY botnet targets US military networks with expanded reconnaissance and over 1,500 compromised devices - read the latest threat analysis now.

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This is a quiet and kinda big thing. Note early on what religions, aside from LDS, are being removed. This is part of this administration's narrowing of what is "acceptable" as part of a service member.

#religion #lds #usmilitary #uspol #geography

America’s 250th birthday celebration is replacing history with toxic myth

This year’s events will be a mélange of Trumpian egotism, Maga populism and Christian nationalism

The Guardian
US navy member sentenced to 44 years in prison for killing female sailor

Jermiah Copeland had admitted killing Angelina Resendiz, attacking another sailor and illegally recording another

The Guardian
Iran strikes Kuwait and Bahrain after US attacks over helicopter crash http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSykXD #Iran #Kuwait #Bahrain #USMilitary #HelicopterCrash

It seems like Kuwait is getting the dollar store version of American patriot missiles.

Another missile missfired during today's attempt to intercept iranian missiles and drones .

Hopefully it didn't hit the airport this time.

#kuwait #PatriotMissile #AirDefense #WarOnIran #USmilitary #Iran

Middle East crisis live: US military begins launching more airstrikes at ‘multiple targets’ in Iran

The strikes began at 5.15pm EST on Wednesday – after midnight on Thursday local time – ‘at the Commander in Chief’s direction’, Centcom says

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