Tonight's Bedtime Stories


 The Yemeni Gas Company in Aden announces the suspension of supplying vehicles operating on domestic gas at fuel stations, in implementation of directives from the local authority.

▪ The decision aims to regulate gas distribution and curb random usage, amid warnings of safety risks and the ongoing gas crisis in the city.

Coupled with this news:

Aden | Oil Company Announces Increase in Petroleum and Diesel Prices Starting Friday, April 17, 2026, Due to Fallout from the Gulf Crisis and Rising Global Costs ▪ The New Price: - Petroleum: 1475 riyals per liter – 29500 riyals per can (20 liters) - Diesel: 1475 riyals per liter – 29500 riyals per can (20 liters) ▪ Confirmation that the increase is temporary and contingent on the end of the crisis and the return of conditions to normal.

Rumors are being released from several platforms that at noon tomorrow, initial steps will be made to close the Bab al Mandab Strait. I am not seeing the same news on some of the more reliable platforms yet.

Meanwhile - Iran has this to say:

In the next phase of war Iran will likely draw on its ancient Parthian legacy—turning its skies into a trap, luring hostile aircraft deep inside and striking on its own terms. Its airspace may become anything but safe.

This is from AI:

The  left a lasting legacy as a period of Iranian resurgence that bridged the Hellenistic and Sasanian eras, blending Greek, Persian, and Central Asian influences in art, architecture, and religion. 

  • Military Innovation: The empire revolutionized ancient warfare with its heavy cataphract cavalry and horse archers, famously employing the "Parthian shot" tactic which influenced military strategies across Central Asia and beyond. 


And finally - a quick look at the scope and range of Iran's early warning radar on Abu Musa Island.

* Unsure why the image shows as a black box of nothingness at the top of the page now.  But -  goodnight to all.  Tammy

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