Tag Archives: Iran

Embargo the Silk Road????

Posted on August 15, 2026 by borderslynn

Ancient history, the first Persian Empire: Silk Road map, 1st century: https://asktheman.xyz/ The consequential route over time: In January 2026: Bessent claims China’s Digital Silk Road threatens U.S. security; China responds by emphasizing cooperation and development.Time：2026-01-31 22:47:12 11Writer：晨雨On January 31, … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged 'Stan' countries, ancient trade route, ancient trade routes, asia, China, global trade, history of Persian Empire, Iran, Marco Polo, millennia, Scott Bessent, Silk Road, US-Israel illegal war on Iran | Leave a comment

Afghan Sunni Taliban and Shia Iranians become allies

Posted on August 14, 2026 by borderslynn

https://yorktowninstitute.org/how-iran-became-the-talibans-most-pragmatic-ally/ Trump’s ‘deal’ with the Taliban: Trump’s deal with the Taliban In response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a US-led coalition invaded Afghanistan in October 2001. The allies quickly deposed the repressive Taliban regime and installed a western-backed government. But … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged Afghanistan, Donald Trump 'deals', Iran, murder of women, pragmatic allies, Shias, Sunnis, suppression of women, Taliban | Leave a comment

USS Abraham Lincoln sailors are, understandably, burned out due to extended deployment

Posted on August 12, 2026 by borderslynn

USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment – reports Aircraft carrier’s crew in ninth month at sea and has spent record 250 days consecutively without making land Ed PilkingtonWed 12 Aug 2026 Military families and Congress … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged distrust in leadership, Iran, irresponsible leadership, military morale disintegrating, Strait of Hormuz, suicide attempts, US blockade, US Navy, USS Abraham Lincoln | Leave a comment

Australia: diminishing oil refineries as global oil companies pull out

Posted on August 12, 2026 by borderslynn

At April 2026: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-oil-refineries-closures-fuel-imports/2b5gw0wt4 NATO: https://www.politico.eu/article/nato-allies-agree-on-e27-billion-revamp-of-military-fuel-network/

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged australia, BP, Cold War era, Exxon, fire damage to refinery, fuel insecurity, fuel security, global oil companies, Iran, middle east, NATO, oil refineries, reduction in self sufficiency, Shell, Strait of Hormuz | Leave a comment

Egypt: Damietta, LNG export terminal, now a net importer of US LNG

Posted on August 4, 2026 by borderslynn

Built to export LNG from the Middle East, the war on Iran has caused the cessation of exports and made Egypt in need of LNG from the US. The illegal war on Iran by the US-Israel in February 2026 has … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged Damettia, drone attack, egypt, Houthis, import/export terminal hub, Iran, North Africa, Suez Canal, US LNG exports, US-Israel illegal war on Iran | Leave a comment

US Republicans and the King of Morocco

Posted on August 3, 2026 by borderslynn

Whilst wildfires raged around Madrid and Valencia, Morocco appears to have organised an invasion of thousands of young men into Cueta, a Spanish exclave which has existed for centuries in North Africa. Post-Colonial Era and Moroccan Sovereignty Claims The 20th … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged Abraham Accords, Bahrain, Cueta, illegal war, invasion of migrants, Iran, israel, July 2026, Kazakhstan, KIng Mohammed V1, Madrid, migrant threat, Morocco, NATO, spain, sudan, undermining NATO countries, United Arab Emirates, United States, Valencia, wildfires | Leave a comment

War emissions: Gaza, Iran

Posted on July 28, 2026 by borderslynn

Gaza and the Middle East: When War Burns Fossil Fuel Infrastructure The climate consequences of war are even more staggering when fossil fuel infrastructure is involved. An analysis estimates that the Israel–Gaza war produced around 33 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent due to … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged ballistic missiles, China, climate change, conflict, defence systems, devastation, disease, drones, drought, expenditure, Gaza, global emissions, global warming, Iran, irresponsible, Israel-Gaza, military expansion, munitions, North Korea, Palestinians, rockets, Russia, starvation, under reporting, United States, war, weapon development, wikdfires | Leave a comment

War and modern logistics: Amazon, Wildberry warehouses

Posted on July 25, 2026 by borderslynn

Amazon warehouses hit by Iran in GCC US bases: Commercial data centers emerge as targets in modern warfare after drones hit 3 AWS facilities This incident likely marks the first publicly confirmed instance of a hyperscale data center run by … Continue reading →