A clear majority (eyeball: 80-90%?) of tankers present in and around Hormuz strait are sanctioned ones.
Probably not news to insiders, like @TankerTrackers who got me the sanctions-list, but it was to me.
1/ News that the Iranian regime is proving more resilient than expected highlights its unusual governing structure as a 'polydictatorship'. In many ways, it was designed from the ground up to resist regime change. ⬇️
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Die UA haben ihre Angriffe NO Huljaipole wieder aufgenommen und sind mit mech. Kräften mehrere km vorgestoßen. Situation noch unklar, aber die Fahrtrichtung legt einen breiteren Einbruch nahe
Eine Deutschlandkarte zeigt, dass vor allem Baden-Württemberg und Bayern sich bei der Windkraft nicht mit Ruhm bekleckern. https://energy-charts.info/charts/installed_power_map/chart.htm?l=de&c=DE&expansion=wind_onshore_per_capita
Installierte Windleistung je Einwohner.
1/ The shutdown of Starlink is reported to be causing a sharp rise in casualties among Russian signalmen and linemen, who are being systematically targeted by Ukrainian drones as they attempt to install alternative communications systems. ⬇️
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1/ Vladimir Putin's popularity ratings, as measured by a state-aligned pollster, are at their lowest point for years. Russian commentators blame the 'bad boyars' around Putin and say that "there's complete degradation all around" in Russia. ⬇️
1/ Fundraising for the Russian army has been declining steeply for some time, leaving soldiers without essential equipment and supplies. A Russian warblogger explains that it's because soldiers are now seen by the public as being recruited from the ranks of Russia's unwanted underclasses. ⬇️
1/ Vladimir Putin is said to be concerned about a possible coup by the Russian military following the arrest of former First Deputy Defence Minister Ruslan Tsalikov. Mobile Internet in the centre of Moscow has been turned off for the past week, with no official explanation. ⬇️
1/ Ukrainian drone attacks deep in the Russian rear have prompted alarm among Russian warbloggers. They warn that the 'kill zone' behind the front line has expanded far into the rear of the Russian-occupied Donbas region. ⬇️
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Mal ein friedliches Bild! Der JadeWeserPort in der milden Frühlingssonne 🌞😊
Just announced: Iceland has urgently moved up its referendum to join the European Union - to 29 August.
A reminder: 🇮🇸 is in many ways already a non-voting 🇪🇺 member because of the EEA. This would give them voting power to shape the laws they have to follow.
Shoigu had an associate for corruption? Only one?🤣
I know there are a lot of people saying that the situation in Iran will benefit Russia, but I’m seeing no such optimism in Russian Publications.
Instead, they note the many barriers to taking advantage of higher prices, and are bracing as things in the economy get worse.
Jetzt rächt sich, dass viele Anhänger der Herrschaft des Rechts nicht bereit sind, etwas für dessen Durchsetzung zu tun. Bei jeder Rechtsverletzung werden Diplomatie und Verhandlungen gefordert, und damit Zurückweichen vor dem Unrecht. Das hat dem Völkerrecht mehr geschadet als alle Verstöße
Humvees and APCs have been geolocated near Diana, Iraq, approximately 50km from the Iranian border, in the footage, the transfer of vehicles to the Iraqi Kurdistan region is reported. #Iran
The United States would “strenuously oppose” Poland, Germany or the Scandinavian countries seeking to develop their own nuclear weapons, says a senior Pentagon official.
His comments come amid discussions in Poland and Europe over nuclear deterrence.
‼️ Russia: “The war in the Middle East hasn't helped Russian oil prices, with the discount exceeding $30 per barrel.”
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❗️ Kurdish forces from Iraq have reportedly launched a ground operation against Iran’s Islamic regime, with an Iranian Kurdish official telling i24News that thousands of fighters have already moved into positions inside Iran on March 2. The claim remains unverified and requires confirmation. #Iran
When Russia invaded Ukraine, gas went to $5 a gallon. Is this time different? www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/b...
A drone strike on Novorossiysk bay hit the Admiral Essen's superstructure, detonating PK-10 grenade launchers and damaging the TK-25 electronic warfare complex, ZR-90 target illumination radars, and likely the Fregat-M2M long-range surveillance radar, CyberBoroshno reports. #Ukraine
Clown has entered the chat again. Akhmat unit commander Apti Alaudinov - famous for the "there are no Ukrainians in Kursk region claim - claimed Chechen troops are awaiting Putin's order to deploy to Iran to confront US forces. #Russia
Since everyone has been awed by the effects of a heavyweight torpedo today:
This is a good example of why submarines matter and why some countries, relatively, use a lot of funding on them.
Concerning the rise of the PLAN, the USN submarine force is still the big equalizer.
‼️ Russia: “Russia has halted grain shipments to Iran due to rising freight rates, insurance premiums, and payment problems.”
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Iran Under Fire: The Watches of Operation Epic Fury
(Thank you to Watches Of Espionage for this)
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Der Februar endete erstmals seit längerer Zeit ohne RU Netto-Geländegewinne; die UA Gewinne im S dürften die kleinen RU Gewinne an den anderen Frontabschnitten übertreffen. Der geringste RU Monatsverlust seit Okt 2023 (26T Mann) könnte ein weiterer Hinweis auf eine Erschöpfung der RU
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Meanwhile in Russian Media…
“Peskov: Putin will save the world from disaster”
😂 Just look at how successful he’s been at protecting his allies!
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Trump Tweet from 2013 Remember that I predicted a long time ago that President Obama will attack Iran because of his inability to negotiate properly-not skilled!
2013
