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Look guys - THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST IS PRETTY SERIOUS.
(I know you might say when it wasn't but we are talking risk of a big conflict)
The thread on the reports from the last 24 hours: /0
(I know you might say when it wasn't but we are talking risk of a big conflict)
The thread on the reports from the last 24 hours: /0
On the Iranian side, I have seen anecdotal comments from tweeps close to IRGC that "the big fight" is very close and mothers should prepare for the martyrdom of their sons.
[Prefer not to include the tweets]
[Prefer not to include the tweets]
Israeli Air Force commander describing the situation in the middle east as "explosive". https://twitter.com/ELINTNews/status/1344347338978955264?s=20
Two B52 bombers flew for 30 hours - it has been said as an act of deterrence and to send a message to the Iranians. https://www.bbc.com/persian/iran-55489192
Izzat Shabandar, a very senior Iraqi politician: If the CNN information is correct on Americans advising Sisi to postpone his visit to Iraq, this might mean an American on many targets inside Iraq is imminent. https://twitter.com/Newsofiraq/status/1344366266845454336?s=20
Unconfirmed reports that some Iraqi officials leaving the Green zone. https://twitter.com/Bilesa_Shaweys/status/1344371931945050113?s=20
CENTCOM Commander warning against any attack https://twitter.com/amanda_m_macias/status/1344304227271761921?s=20
Reports of a big flow of weapons from Iran to Iraq https://twitter.com/imminent_news/status/1344395205970178048?s=20
Iranian forces on the High Alert https://twitter.com/JasonMBrodsky/status/1344390672762200068?s=20
So could it be:
- anniversary of the assassination of General Soliemani is approaching (in 4 days)
- US props up to deter a retaliation
- Iranian side thinks there is gonna be an attack so they do too
- Vicious circle?
I hope so. Really do.
Keep posting if new developments.
- anniversary of the assassination of General Soliemani is approaching (in 4 days)
- US props up to deter a retaliation
- Iranian side thinks there is gonna be an attack so they do too
- Vicious circle?
I hope so. Really do.
Keep posting if new developments.
Apologies. The anniversary is in 3 days due to Gregorian vs Shamsi calendars mismatch this year - an important practical point.
[Actually I can attest that our birthdays this year moved by a day] https://twitter.com/KianSharifi/status/1344357982621020160?s=19
[Actually I can attest that our birthdays this year moved by a day] https://twitter.com/KianSharifi/status/1344357982621020160?s=19
Whether it is a coincidence or what - a number of tweeps close to IRGC have been silent over the last 18 hours.
One of them in the last tweet mentions a private meeting of MPs with General Qaani, head of Quds Force where he said imminent end of US presence in the region.
One of them in the last tweet mentions a private meeting of MPs with General Qaani, head of Quds Force where he said imminent end of US presence in the region.
Anecdotal reports from an airbase in Iran that they are at the highest alert level. [confirming NYT piece]
All 
now towards Iran. https://twitter.com/jimsciutto/status/1344394252843950080?s=20
now towards Iran. https://twitter.com/jimsciutto/status/1344394252843950080?s=20
[This answer to a tweep might be relevant to others too] https://twitter.com/aliostad/status/1344431983980642311?s=20
OK, off to bed. Tonight seems to be pretty quiet as the traffic in the air space is normal. Hope we carry on like this until the danger is over.
If you are interested, I will create a new thread if the situation worsens.
If you are interested, I will create a new thread if the situation worsens.
