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Biden returns to White House at short notice amid heightened tension between Israel and Iran

Biden returns to the White House at short notice amid heightened tension between Israel and Iran. As I witnessed the presidential convoy pass through DC, shutting down roads and causing chaos, it became clear that something significant was unfolding. The reports of Iranian drones being launched towards Israel only added to the sense of urgency and unease in the air. The possibility of a large-scale conflict erupting in the Middle East is a sobering reminder of the volatile nature of geopolitics in the region.

The potential of the US being dragged into a war between Israel and Iran is a troubling prospect.… Continue reading

John Q. Hosedrinker
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US officials say Iran to launch 100 drones, dozens of missiles, report

So Israel and Iran are on the brink of escalating tensions even further, with reports that Iran plans to launch 100 drones and dozens of missiles. The question that arises in my mind is, what is the endgame here? Will this back-and-forth violence between these two nations ever lead to a resolution, or will it just result in the destruction of each other’s infrastructure? It seems to me that this never-ending cycle of aggression is just leading to more chaos and instability in the region.

It’s interesting to see how much intelligence the US has on world affairs, especially when they are able to predict the actions of their adversaries in advance.… Continue reading

John Q. Hosedrinker

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