The war between the US and Iran increasingly resembles one of those Early Modern sieges along the Danube or the Euphrates which start almost accidentally with one or other empire thinking they can get a quick win only to end up lasting for six years

Oh my fucking god you’ve gotta be kidding me

Shipwreck@shipwreck75.bsky.social · 3d ago

A senior officer in US Central Command’s (CENTCOM) intelligence branch emailed a broad group of military analysts seeking “new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran.” A second source indicated a similar request went out the prior week.

And it seems Karami’s account is also gone…

Iran considered firing a ballistic missile with a small warhead at Ukraine, probably one of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, in response to Ukraine strike against an Iranian ship in the Caspian sea earlier this week.-NYT

I have a suspicion that the executions in Esfahan were ordered by the IRGC, not the judiciary. Apparently all three men were hung from cranes.

So was informed via Instagram that today was the 46th anniversary of the death of Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. A man of who many people hold an opinion, be it that of a saint or sinner, but I don't think all but a handful really knew at all.

Russia killed another Ukrainian civilian. Lawyer and volunteer Kateryna Shalupnia was killed in Russia’s July 24 ballistic missile strike on the Kyiv region.

Jordan's military claims that they shot down two drones over its airspace. These were reportedly launched by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, not Iran. So that’s proxy attacks on Saudi Arabia, Jordan and possibly Israel in last 12 hours.

Ukraine on Russian assistance to Iran:

Ukraine’s forces struck a Russian warship ⁠and vessels used for transporting Iran-linked military cargo in the Caspian Sea, ⁠President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.

Probably worth reminding everyone that in the lead up to the MoU being announced, IRGC reportedly promised Hezbollah they’ll send it more weapons and money as soon as they can.

Fared Al Mahlool | فريد المحلول@faredalmahlool.bsky.social · 3w ago

BIG — Syrian authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of advanced weapons, including missiles and drones, concealed inside a fuel tank on a truck crossing from Iraq into Syria.

Putin is a war criminal

Historic MoU Signed Between Syria and Iraq to Rehabilitate the Kirkuk–Baniyas Oil Pipeline Syria and Iraq have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to rehabilitate the Kirkuk–Baniyas crude oil pipeline, creating a strategic alternative export route to the Strait of Hormuz.

An extraordinary piece on state-sanctioned violence against women in Iran by the Islamic regime, which is often carried out by religious women who recite religious texts while doing so. At a time when Islamic Lego-propaganda videos are gaining traction, this issue needs far wider coverage.

I danced until 2am… then it was off to my flogging

An Iranian rapper and critic of regime was determined to show no suffering as a woman in a black chador put down her Quran and picked up her whip

thetimes.com

Trump promising to ‘come to the rescue’ of protesters remains one of his most unfathomably irresponsible statements

Since we’re officially at khamenei’s funeral processions, I thought I’d just leave this here. Definitely my way of sending condolences and not at all me telling him to burn in hell and that we’ll come for his son and his handlers next☕️ youtu.be/xdqsGxf-8HA?...

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How many more mornings like this one. 🇺🇦 How many more children pulled from rubble. How many more grandmothers wrapped in gold thermal blankets, carried out on stretchers because a missile found their kitchen window while they made breakfast.

In an act of impotent rage, ordinary russians have once again terrorised Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, by launching a barrage of missiles and drones at civilian homes overnight, killing at least ten civilians and injured at least 56 more. These numbers are expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.

10 killed, at least 56 injured in massive Russian aerial attack on Kyiv

Waves of Russian missiles and strike drones pummeled Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight on July 1-2, killing at least 10 people and injuring 56 others in the capital.

kyivindependent.com

Iraq’s government has given Iran-backed armed groups operating in the country until September 30 to disarm, its spokesman said during a press conference on Monday.-Iran Intl

Zelensky’s powerful message: “The Lavra stands. Saint Sophia stands. That means Kyiv stands. Ukraine stands — and it will endure.” “Truth always prevails,” President Zelensky said.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Lebanon and "Israel" reached a framework agreement following talks in Washington. Rubio said that this is the first step in a difficult path, adding that a legal framework will be formalized for the discussions held between Lebanon and "Israel."

گویند که نور است پس از ظلمت بسیار دل روشن و سبزیم که شب دیر نپاید

@mobinkarami.bsky.social Is it true that the Karaj police tonight shot someone and then ran off?

Lol apparently Qalibaf showed up to a state sponsored Ašūrā event wearing a black hat and mask

Right on queue, yesterday the morality police was spotted with basiji guards in at least three cities, Qom, Mašhad, and Tehrān, operating in a scattered fashion harassing women and telling them to observe the hijab.

Anonymous Source@anonymysource1404.bsky.social · last mo.

Also for the 150000000th time, none of the money that any of you westerners give will ever be spent on Iran and Iranians. Neither IR nor IRGC give a shit about any of us. All of it will immediately be funneled into either hezbollah or rebuilding the security apparatus. But keep on dreaming donny boy

Sure glad those rational folks are in charge now. As war with the U.S. ends, Iran steps up hangings of dissidents www.wsj.com/world/middle...

As War With U.S. Eases, Iran Steps Up Hangings of Dissidents

The regime is trying to consolidate its hold on power at home through fear.

wsj.com