Tag Archives: Iran

SAUDI v HOUTHI: Israeli -US illegal war on Iran spirals into battle for Mecca

Posted on September 29, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-grand-mufti-tells-troops-be-ready-sacrifice-their-lives-fighting-houthis-2026-09-25/ Saudi’s desire for F35 jets: https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/gulf/f-35ksa.htm https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/18/trump-saudi-arabia-f-35-houthis-iran-war.html Some history: Muhammad ibn Saud’s son and successor, Abdulaziz I (reigned 1765–1803), who had been largely responsible for this extension of his father’s realm through his exploits as commander in chief of … Continue reading →

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Drone warfare development: from Shahed to Geran 4

Posted on September 29, 2026 by borderslynn

Geran-4: Russia’s Jet-Powered Attack Drone Research Profile August 2026 | Russian Strike Systems Bottom Line Up Front The Geran-4 is a Russian jet-powered one-way attack drone, in combat use over Ukraine since May 2026 and built to outrun the cheap … Continue reading →

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To Iran with love

Posted on September 27, 2026 by borderslynn

https://thewhistler.ng/iran-claims-capture-of-second-us-submarine-drone/

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Dependency on fossil fuels: life and death

Posted on September 22, 2026 by borderslynn

How the U.S. Broke Its Dependence on OPEC Oil Published September 17, 2026 10:02 am By Niccolo Conte https://www.visualcapitalist.com/how-u-s-broke-dependence-on-opec-oil/ Ukraine’s response to Putin’s illegal war : https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/russia-burning-as-ukraine-launches-huge-attack-as-trump-rages-over-strikes/ar-AA2cJeci https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/09/21/trump-zelensky-oil-refineries/ US defence to Saudi is conditional: Trump says Saudi nuclear pact hinges on kingdom … Continue reading →

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Iran captures Dive-LD seabed mapping robot worth $2.5 million – oil price rise – $100 pb

Posted on September 9, 2026 by borderslynn

What Iran Claims To Have Captured Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said it had intercepted and captured an American unmanned underwater vehicle at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz following what it described as a “complex intelligence and … Continue reading →

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Yemeni historic suffering

Posted on September 8, 2026 by borderslynn

https://shelterbox.org/where-we-work/yemen/crisis-explained/ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/african-migrants-stranded-in-yemen-face-growing-humanitarian-crisis/ar-AA2bza9X 8th Sept 2026: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people The attacks come after weeks of escalating clashes between the important U.S. ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen, which shattered … Continue reading →

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As drought increases irrigation issues, future proofing is necessary

Posted on September 2, 2026 by borderslynn

In the late 19th and early 20th century, pistachios were popularised in the US by migrants from the Middle East. By the 1930s, pistachio orchards were established in California. The warm, dry climate of California provided ideal conditions for pistachio trees, … Continue reading →

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Bank Misr, UAE branch: US suspects money laundering for Iran (it takes one to know one)

Posted on August 30, 2026 by borderslynn

The US knows all about money laundering in the banking system:   August 04,2026 Wyden Releases New Report on Failure of Wall Street Banks to Blow the Whistle on Jeffrey Epstein’s Sex Trafficking and Money Laundering Schemes ‘Looking the Other … Continue reading →

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Strait of Hormuz: watch tracking of ship movements whilst Oman and Iran negotiate

Posted on August 19, 2026 by borderslynn

There seems to be more movement now: https://hormuz.data-tracking.net/ But keep an eye on Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Houthis: https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthis-saudi-arabia-red-sea-iran-a8a0e282a17c13a1e528e7ca73f17c5e feasibility of importing nuclear fuel. The United States proposed that Iran halt its enrichment program and secure its fuel needs through … Continue reading →

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Kneel to me (and my power pals) or vengeance is ours

Posted on August 17, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.newsweek.com/trump-kim-jong-un-south-korea-military-exercises-12329549 Historical ties: https://www.combattech.net/the-story-behind-us-and-south-korea-military-exercises/ An observation: Recent commentary downplaying the U.S. Army’s role in the Indo-Pacific misrepresents the complex security landscape and landpower’s essential place within it. Assertions that the Army is on a “dead-end ride to Asia” are short-sighted, … Continue reading →

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