By Tyler Derden – Zerohedge

Summary:

  • The Hegseth/Caine presser as expected declared ‘victory’ in Iran while Gen. Caine emphasized the ceasefire is a “pause” but US forces remain “ready to resume combat.“ Hegseth says “military will be hanging around in Iran, won’t go anywhere, and will make sure Iran complies. Pentagon is trying to put a bow on Operation Epic Fury.
  • US, Iran agree to meet for first direct talks in Islamabad Friday, Pakistan PM Sharif announces.
  • Iran meanwhile demands stiff fees for ships passing through Hormuz during the ceasefire, and says it holds the final authority on which vessels get to pass. Tehran leaders have asserted ‘victory’ for Iran, amid positive international reaction to the ceasefire.
  • The first two ships since the ceasefire was announced have crossed the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it will demand that shipping companies pay tolls in cryptocurrency for oil tankers passing through the Strait, as it seeks to retain control over passage
  • Saudi Arabia’s vital East-West oil pipeline carrying crude from the Gulf to the Red Sea for export has been attacked at a pumping station, oil rises on the news. There’s been sporadic attacks on other Gulf states too.

Continue reading “US, Iran Agree To Meet For Talks In Pakistan Friday As Both Declare ‘Victory’; Saudi East-West Pipeline Hit By Drone”

By DD Geopolitics

We covered this months ago when Patagonia was burning, now the documents are in black and white.

A leaked Argentine government file (MS-26) reveals a “preventive plan” to receive up to 300,000 Israeli refugees — exclusively Israeli citizens, zero provision for Iranian or other civilian war victims. Continue reading “BREAKING: Argentina’s Plan Andinia Is No Longer a Theory, It’s a Filed Government Document”