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Trump gave Iran 48 hours. Iran responded with a list of targets: power plants, energy infrastructure, and desalination facilities across the Gulf. Without water, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh don’t collapse in weeks. In days. Hours before the deadline expired, Trump posted on Truth Social that talks had been “very good and productive” and that the threat to strike power plants was suspended.  Iranian state media immediately declared that Trump had backed down “following Iran’s firm warning.”  Trump extended the deadline by five days, while holding out the possibility of a resolution to the war – though Iranian officials denied there were any negotiations taking place.  The 48-hour ultimatum is now a five-day extension. The obliteration post is now a conversation. The Gulf monarchies, whose desalination plants were just named as targets, have a clearer picture of what American guarantees are worth than they did last week. Iran didn’t need to sink a carrier. It needed to point at a pipe. Gandalv / @Microinteracti1

Alex Younger, the former head of MI6, told Shashank Joshi, The Economist’s defence editor, that Iran holds the “upper hand” in the conflict. He explained that the United States underestimated the regime, which has used a wide range of tactics to ensure its survival.

The conflict between the United States and Iran is widely regarded as "irreconcilable," rooted in deep historical mistrust, conflicting regional ambitions, and fundamentally incompatible strategic goals. This tension has escalated into active military confrontations as of early 2026. The U.S. and Israel have conducted significant strikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military installations, while Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases throughout the Middle East. Additionally, Iran has restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global oil shipments, prompting the U.S. to threaten the destruction of Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure if the waterway remains closed. Since late February 2026, the two nations have been engaged in open military conflict marked by a series of escalations. On March 23, 2026, President Trump announced a temporary five-day ceasefire intended to facilitate "productive conversations." However, Iran has publicly rejected and ridiculed several U.S. peace initiatives, including a detailed 15-point proposal. The U.S. demands a comprehensive agreement that would include the complete cessation of uranium enrichment, restrictions on ballistic missile development, and an end to Iran’s support for proxy groups terms Iran perceives as a call for "unconditional surrender." Iran employs a "mosaic defense" strategy, leveraging asymmetric warfare tactics such as drones, small boats, and regional militias to offset the superior conventional military power of the U.S. Tehran sees itself as the rightful dominant force in the Persian Gulf and views the U.S. military presence as an unnatural intrusion. Conversely, the U.S. argues that its presence is essential for maintaining global energy security and protecting allies like Israel. If you want the rewrite to be more concise, formal, or tailored for a specific audience, just let me know!

Quick simplified lesson on counter-intelligence against U.S. Embassies (State Department & CIA) abroad…you’re all familiar with the massive imperial-looking US Embassy in Cairo, Egypt, right ? Well, one of the easiest ways to figure out who’s a CIA Officer at the embassy is by figuring out who’s not given performance reviews by the US Ambassador’s office. So, you can filter out who really works for the State Department from who works at the CIA rather easily from their performance docs alone. Also, do keep in mind that even CIA officers who are seconded/posted/loaned to the State Department aren’t given performance reviews by the ambassador’s office, they’re given their own reviews by the CIA’s Chief of Station (COS). Now, this doesn’t mean you’ll figure out who the CIA recruited in Egypt in terms of assets or spies/informants, but it does mean you can figure out the entire CIA Station (all the officers) & then through that, you can start figuring out who (if any) they ended up recruiting or who they talk to & where they hang out etc

This page from our sustainable housing initiative describes it well..

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A lot of responses in the cs are talking about how our climate is hot and we don’t need small windows so let me clarify. Nigeria has 2 microclimates: hot-dry (northern hemisphere) & hot-humid (southern hemisphere). In the hot-dry regions like Kano, Borno, Sokoto, etc where there

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🚨 In Australia, one of the richest countries in the world in terms of underground gold reserves, a man claims he extracted gold from just a handful of dirt he stumbled upon inside a pond!

The Turkish Defense Minister has announced the establishment of a new Air Task Command in Somalia. This command comprises a fleet of helicopters, utility aircraft, and fighter jets. During an Annual Evaluation Meeting with the Turkish Parliament, Minister Güler stated that this initiative represents a strategic element of the ongoing defense cooperation between Turkey and Somalia. The objective is to enhance the training, security, and operational capabilities of the Somali Armed Forces.

Sheikh Sharif and his media team have reportedly initiated the dissemination of posts and live speeches that appear to be aimed at destabilizing the security of the capital. Following a period of consistently asserting in various forums and interviews that Mogadishu lacks safety and that Al-Shabaab maintains a presence both within and surrounding the city, they have now begun to circulate warning messages, suggesting that acts of insecurity are imminent in Mogadishu.

While the international community recognizes our national progress in security, a Somali citizen claiming utter failure is contradictory. Does such a person lack sanity, or are they simply a criminal element—a 'day-day'—who thrives only in chaos?"

Wasiirka Wasaaradda Deegaanka iyo Isbeddelka Cimillada ee Galmudug mudane sanatar Saciid Siyaad Shirwac ayaa Booqasho ku tagay qaar kamid ah Daaraha Dhismayaasha Bilicda Degmada Hobyo ku soo kordhay,waxa ayna Dhismayaashaan cusubi qayb weyn ka qaadan doonaan bilicda iyo Qurxda deegaanka,Wasiirka ayaa ku amaanay Ganacsatada deegaanka sida qurxuun oo ay uga qayb qaadanayaan Hormarinta iyo Bilicda deegaanka.

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This location, formerly the milk market in the Lixda Dabaq neighborhood of the Hodan district, was once characterized by informal settlements and dilapidated structures that detracted from the aesthetic and safety of the capital. Presently, the area is undergoing significant redevelopment, with the emergence of high-rise buildings and expanded roadways. We anticipate that, with continued progress, this will evolve into one of Mogadishu's most attractive and secure districts within the next two years.

Garoonka diyaaradaha cusub ee new Mogadishu iyo howshiisu halkay marayso

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@mcpipita The president is doing every passible way to make the country better for all. Please stop making fun of his sincere efforts to save the country from this perennial crisis of corruption .

@StateDept Here are US Congressional Hearings discussing funding terrorist groups throughout Africa/ Asia to the tune of $700+million USD per year. Included: Al-Shabab, Hamzi Network (Sudan), Hezbollah, ISIS, Al Qaeda, Taliban, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (Syria). Who's getting that $52 million?

My wife noticed a blinking light on our Airbnb’s smoke detector. I unscrewed it and found a hidden camera. We packed up and left in a hurry. Be careful out there

Video of the IDF raping Palestinians to death.

How many souls were exhausted here! How many lives were taken! How many dreams vanished! The guilt of the world's abandonment to the people of Gaza today is greater than yesterday, and the cost multiplies with each passing day. #Gaza_Genocide