Iran's Targeting Map Tonight Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Bridge; Kuwait King Fahd Bridge; Saudi Arabia - Bahrain Sheikh Zayed Bridge; Abu Dhabi Al Maqta Bridge; Abu Dhabi Al-Nabi King Hussein Bridge; Jordan Damia Adam Bridge; Jordan - West Bank Sheikh Khalifa Bridge; Abu Dhabi Abdoun Bridge; Amman, capital of Jordan Are we seeking to minimize civilian casualties? Should the strike on Iran's tallest bridge have been made in the middle of the night to minimize civilian loss of life? I do not have the answer, nor access to anything but what is within the OSINT. Is the count of the deceased accurate? I have no way to verify the information. I am merely posing a question. "The attack killed eight people and wounded 95, according to Fars, another Iranian state-run news agency." https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/world-news/irans-tallest-bridge-destroyed-in-us-israeli-airstrikes-as-trump-warns-of-more-destruction/
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"Why Now?" Of all of the journalism questions: Who, What, When, Where, and Why - I have always considered "Why now?" as the most important piece of information for any story. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15702615/Pete-Hegseth-fires-Army-general-middle-Iran-war.html Why now? Why relieve of duty a four star General and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff when the Pentagon is (supposedly) drawing down the troops and the war effort in 2-3 weeks? Why could this action not be delayed for a few short days? Why now? Was General Randy George a voice of dissent? Free society must have the occasional voice of dissent for the health of the nation. And especially within chain of command, a measured counterpoint must never be reduced to an act of mutiny. We are far removed from the days of our wooden sailing ships. And in a world where oppositional truths exist (Iran must not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon v Iran will only ...
Anticipate Casualties If the news is true - and the image accurate - anticipate casualties. This news is "breaking". Senior military personnel (Air Force Refueling Sqaudron) at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia attending a meeting were targeted by a suicide drone attack. I was a bit worried that Iran might seek out a noteworthy target since our President will be addressing the nation tonight. And in the case of "spies everywhere", Iran is monitoring our movements: In nearly all U.S. National Guard bases, intensive training and exercise flights have begun with attack and transport helicopters, including UH-60 Black Hawks and AH-64 Apaches. This training started two weeks ago and has picked up speed in the past few days. This large volume of simultaneous training indicates preparation of personnel and commands for a long-range helicopter air assault and even operations to support paratroopers. It has been reported that a large number of helicopter...
DHS: A Nation Insecure There is an assumption that a thorough field investigation also quietly vetted Bryon Noem prior to Kristi Noem receiving her appointment to head the Department of Homeland Security. A spouse actively participating in a porn cross-dressing fetish site presents unique vulnerabilities and opportunities for blackmail. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15695627/Shocked-Trump-reacts-Kristi-Noems-crossdressing-husband-Daily-Mail-blew-lid-national-security-scandal.html And then we have the convoluted story of Katie Zacharia. Corey Lewandowski has been problematic for years. But then again, perhaps he is a polished and proficient political blackmailer - hence his own ability to bounce back from all personal scandals. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15695253/katie-zacharia-quits-dhs-lewandowski.html But Kristi Noem? She needs to go home and she needs to stay home. How can she present the best interests of our R...
America: The Phone Call that Changes Everything It is vitally important that journalists outside of mainstream media provide perspective. Especially when there might be an embargo on information which deeply effects every American citizen. The story keeps changing regarding why we attacked Iran. First - it was for human rights. Then it became about isotopes. Now, according to the White House Press Secretary, "they" have threatened us for 47 years. An assault - is not battery. This is certainly not about the other guy building up courage: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15694673/trump-hormuz-retreat-wall-street.html It might be related to this phone call: https://x.com/projectmeshkat/status/2038533125354016959