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by Michael Prior to the war with Iran, the world had more than enough oil and gas, and as a result it was very inexpensive. Now we have transitioned into a time when that is no longer true at all. Both sides in this war are now specifically targeting oil and gas infrastructure, and that …
Another major airline is cancelling 1,000 flights due to soaring gas prices https://t.co/3pa1tZTcUu pic.twitter.com/nJYIz1Gors — New York Post (@nypost) March 18, 2026 A major airline is canceling flights due to soaring fuel prices. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) said it will be canceling 1,000 flights in April due to the rising oil and jet fuel prices amid …
'The ultra-rich are worried. The more money they have, the more they fear losing it': Expats fleeing Dubai are heading to Switzerland to continue dodging tax bills https://t.co/Y7iqCXejPX — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 17, 2026 The ultra-rich are growing increasingly anxious about protecting their fortunes as war in the Middle East fuels fears of wider …
Ukraine’s president said on Tuesday that his country has so far deployed more than 200 Ukrainian air defense specialists to the Middle East amid the Iran drone attacks on its Arab neighbors. Speaking in the British parliament in London, Zelenskyy added that Kyiv is capable of producing around 2,000 interceptor drones per day and could …
Something extremely dangerous may be forming in global markets, and most investors have not processed it yet because it happened while markets were closed. The escalation began when U.S. strikes reportedly targeted Kharg Island, the facility responsible for roughly 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports. At the same time, shipping activity through the Strait of …
Translated in English pic.twitter.com/u2KHUctDPx — 360Expert AI (@360expertAI) March 13, 2026
by Michael For a lot of people, this war with Iran is not just another war. Millions of Shiite Muslims all over the world are convinced that this is the war that will result in the rise of the Mahdi. In fact, most of Iran’s key leaders are eagerly watching for the appearance of the …
The Pentagon has approved the deployment of a Marine Expeditionary Unit of roughly 2200 to 2500 Marines and sailors to the Middle East, according to two U.S. officials. The move comes as tensions continue to rise around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran intensifies pressure on shipping in the region. A Marine Expeditionary Unit is …
🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: The U.S. has deployed a Boeing E-6B Mercury to the Middle East. Known as the “Doomsday Plane,” the aircraft serves as an airborne command post for America’s nuclear forces. It relays launch orders to ballistic missile submarines, maintains secure communication… pic.twitter.com/mfPd3JsuGg — Defence Index (@Defence_Index) March 9, 2026 B1 LANCER Fleet has landed …
by Michael We have already witnessed a staggering amount of death and destruction in the Middle East, and the price of oil is spiking like we have never seen before. But what if this is just the beginning of the carnage? The U.S. and Israel are attempting to bomb the Iranians into submission, and President Trump …
Over the past several hours fresh waves of airstrikes and missile attacks have erupted across multiple countries spreading the war far beyond its original battlefield. Israel has launched new strikes deep inside Iran including attacks on oil storage facilities around Tehran that triggered massive fires and thick smoke over the capital. At the same time …
What happened to this Trump? — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) March 8, 2026
The U.S. Navy is preparing to deploy a third carrier strike group to the Middle East near Iran in the coming weeks, according to a report by Fox News, with the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) and her Carrier Strike Group having now completing their Composite Training Unit Exercise… pic.twitter.com/25DCfSE62G — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March …
A rapidly escalating war in the Middle East is now colliding with one of the most fragile global economic environments in decades, and the early warning signs of a major financial shock are already beginning to appear. Most people still see these developments as separate headlines. But they are not separate at all. When you …
Iran war live: Israel orders southern Beirut evacuation; Azerbaijan hit by drones Azerbaijan warned it would respond after it said Iranian drones flew across its border and injured four people on Thursday morning. “These attacks will not remain unanswered,” the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry said in a statement. Iran War Maps: Tracking the Mideast Conflict A …
US shale drillers cannot increase production quickly enough to solve an oil supply crisis caused by Donald Trump’s war in Iran, industry bosses have warned, saying a big rise in output would take months to materialise. Scott Sheffield, a veteran shale boss, said producers would resist costly new drilling programmes until they were certain oil …
Iran struck with fresh round of missile strikes after drone attacks rock CIA base in Saudi Arabia and US consulate in Dubaihttps://t.co/bGnJBIpWDM — Breaking News (@jooilong) March 4, 2026 Iran had also struck a CIA station at the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, which sustained ‘structural damage’ while personnel were advised to ‘shelter in place,’ …
via peterplanner The World’s Most Chaotic Price Tag: Britain’s Inflation Meets a Middle East Meltdown Just when British households were hoping for a quiet year of “only mildly painful” grocery bills, the universe said no. Food prices are edging upward again, with Kantar reporting a renewed rise in grocery inflation after months of decline, and …
🚨🇫🇷BREAKING: French President Macron: The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is on its way to the Middle East. — Eli Afriat 🇮🇱 (@EliAfriatISR) March 3, 2026 During a televised address, French President Emannuel Macron said that the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) will be sent to the eastern Mediterranean Sea, amidst ongoing …
Britain's Armed Forces 'can't defend Middle East bases from Iranian missiles' – with crucial warships and submarines out of action https://t.co/jrPBdsp5yV — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 3, 2026 Keir Starmer today ordered a Royal Navy warship to set sail for Cyprus to defend a UK airbase from Iranian air attacks, after being humiliated into acting …
Britain's Armed Forces 'can't defend Middle East bases from Iranian missiles' – with crucial warships and submarines out of action https://t.co/jrPBdsp5yV — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 3, 2026 France is sending warships and anti-air attack systems to Cyprus amid deepening questions about Britain’s ability to defend its own bases from Iranian attacks. Emmanuel Macron has …
BREAKING: Americans told to immediately depart 15 countries in the Middle East due to "serious safety risks" pic.twitter.com/h54mwW3mo5 — Faytuks News (@Faytuks) March 2, 2026
SungHoon Lee, IQ 276 @sungleeiq Nobody is telling you how FUCKED the internet situation actually is right now. IRAN just got BOMBED. AGAIN. They are going to hit back. And the most devastating thing they can hit is NOT a military base. It is 5 FIBER OPTIC CABLES sitting on the ocean floor. Those cables …
Large scale American-Israeli attacks against Tehran. U.S. and Israel are TERRORIST STATES!pic.twitter.com/jYugadqXBh — Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) March 1, 2026 https://twitter.com/BullTheoryio/status/2028183815131484245 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- Trump says war with Iran could continue for a month — MonitorX (@MonitorX99800) March 1, 2026 Factcheck: Yes, it’s real. President Trump stated in a Daily Mail interview today that the US-Israel operation …
Trump in 2020: We’ve spent $8 trillion in the Middle East, and we’re not fixing our roads in this country? How stupid. How stupid is it? And we’re not fixing our tunnels, our bridges, our hospitals, our schools? It’s crazy. pic.twitter.com/2A9bfOrskF — Clash Report (@clashreport) March 1, 2026 TRUMP HAS NO REALISTIC PLAN FOR IRAN’S …
by Michael I have been thinking about nuclear war a lot lately. I realize that may sound a bit morbid, but considering where global events are taking us, I think that everyone should be considering what we could end up facing if we do not reverse course. Scientists have warned us that even in a …
🚨 President Trump Just Confirmed The War With Iran “We settled 8 wars and I think a ninth is to come.” This happens after the Fed injected $18,500,000,000 into banks overnight on 18th February, signalling the preparedness of the U.S. Banking system to the war. Remember:… https://t.co/pA3o96xhcd pic.twitter.com/d6jupykT7z — Stellar Rippler🚀 (@StellarNews007) February 19, 2026 …
⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️TRUMP THREATENS IRAN: SHOULD IRAN DECIDE NOT TO MAKE A DEAL, IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE UNITED STATES TO USE DIEGO GARCIA, AND THE AIRFIELD LOCATED IN FAIRFORD, IN ORDER TO ERADICATE A POTENTIAL ATTACK BY A HIGHLY UNSTABLE AND DANGEROUS REGIME – AN ATTACK THAT WOULD… — NYPrepper (@nyprepper1) February 18, 2026 ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️CNN …
Chinese and Russian warships have reportedly been despatched to the Strait of Hormuz for maritime exercises. This could escalate fast… — WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@WarMonitor3) February 17, 2026 Multiple reputable outlets report that: Russia, China, and Iran have deployed naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz. The drills are part of the “Maritime Security Belt 2026” joint …
⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️CNN REPORTS U.S. FORCES ARE BEING TRANSFERRED FROM BRITAIN, INCLUDING REFUELING AIRCRAFT AND FIGHTER JETS, TO THE MIDDLE EAST. — NYPrepper (@nyprepper1) February 17, 2026 Factcheck: Yes, CNN reported on Feb 16, 2026, that US Air Force assets based in the UK, including refueling tankers and fighter jets, are being repositioned to the Middle East …