Tag Archives: Strait of Hormuz

Luis Manuel Aviles: held by ICE

Posted on August 25, 2026 by borderslynn

Father of USS Lincoln sailor taken into ICE detention while son deployed in Middle East Joshua Aviles says he is on a nine-month Middle East deployment and learned his father has been arrested while he was waiting for green card … 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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Record profits for oil corporations as shortages grow

Posted on August 16, 2026 by borderslynn

Aug 11, 2026 https://grist.org/energy/record-profits-oil-companies-wont-drill-baby-drill/ reCAPTCHA TotalEnergies: The French oil giant’s earnings rose by 67 percent in the second quarter, its best quarter in nearly three years, backed by higher oil prices and strong profit margins for refining chemicals, offsetting weaker LNG … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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/

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There ain’t nuthin’ left….

Posted on May 31, 2026 by borderslynn

First the US has depleted its weapons stockpiles which will take years to rebuild. Now they have sold off their oil at premium prices and the country has not benefited from the profits gained – but somebody has. https://www.upstreamonline.com/energy-security/oil-markets-reaching-unheard-of-inventory-levels-exxonmobil-executive/2-1-1996440?zephr_sso_ott=XbRY06 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-oil-shock-is-here-to-stay-energy-bosses-brace-themselves/ar-AA1Zw6qy … Continue reading →

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Trump’s frontal brain outburst

Posted on May 29, 2026 by borderslynn

Gulf “Oman will behave just like everybody else, or we’ll have to blow ’em up.” President Donald Trump made that threat Wednesday at a Cabinet meeting, discussing his administration’s negotiations with Iran and the near future of the Strait of … Continue reading →

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Which planet are you on?

Posted on May 25, 2026 by borderslynn

Somebody seems to still be dreaming. Is it me? https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/are-you-still-there-trump-links-abraham-accords-to-iran-war-talks-in-surprise-move/ar-AA23XAYN

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Friday: Trump says ‘close to a deal’. Monday: Trump says ‘war back on’. Oil prices drop, then surge. Another pattern for money making amongst friends.

Posted on May 24, 2026 by borderslynn

Response from Iran: Then: What happened on May 22? Iran confirms Qatar-hosted talks to end US-Iran war, with Pakistan serving as lead mediator A Qatari negotiating team and Pakistan’s army chief arrived in Tehran on May 22 to push ceasefire … Continue reading →

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