Trump and Rubio's Escalating Rhetoric Show a Cuba Invasion Could be Imminent - Axios
President Trump is increasing pressure on Cuba's government, elevating concerns that his continued threats to invade the Caribbean island could become reality.
Why it matters: A U.S. invasion of Cuba would mark the most dramatic confrontation between Washington and Havana since the 1962 missile crisis — and the boldest test yet of Trump's campaign to expand America's influence in the Western Hemisphere under his version of the Monroe Doctrine.
State of play: U.S. surveillance and reconnaissance flights have surged off Cuba's coast since February, according to a CNN review of flight data published this week.
- The U.S. imposed additional sanctions on Havana last Thursday, prompting the country's foreign minister to describe the measures as a "collective punishment of a genocidal nature."
- The island is also facing a worsening humanitarian crisis that Cuban officials have blamed on a U.S. "energy blockade," which prevents oil suppliers from serving the island.
- And the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro further deteriorated local conditions by cutting Cuba off from a key oil supplier.
...Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in a military operation in Cuba, suggesting Friday that an aircraft carrier returning to the U.S. from Iran could be stationed offshore.
He said the carrier could "come in, stop about 100 yards offshore, and they'll say: 'Thank you very much. We give up.'"
...What we're watching: Arcos noted that Cuban Independence Day, which marks the end of U.S. occupation of the island, is May 20.
He said something could happen then, adding, "There's definitely a sense of expectation and anxiety in Miami and Cuba."
🔗SOURCE ➡️ Axios
Related: 5/2 — 🚨President Donald Trump Has Announced That The United States Will Be Taking Control Of Cuba Almost Immediately
4/18 — NOW - Trump says very soon the "great strength" of the American military will create "a new dawn for Cuba."
4/15 — 🚨BREAKING: U.S. Reportedly Preparing Plans For A Possible Operation In Cuba, Awaiting Trump's Orders.
3/31 — Russia Defies US Blockade On Cuba, Delivers Emergency Fuel Supplies
3/28 — "Cuba Is Next, By The Way. But Pretend I Didn't Say That, Please." - Trump Goes On A Rant On How Maga Wants The US To Be "Winning" And Protecting Allies Like Israel And Saudi Arabia.
3/16 — Trump: Cuba, It's A Beautiful Island. Great Weather. I Will Be Having The Honor Of Taking Cuba. Whether I Free It, Take It. I Think I Can Do Anything I Want With It, If You Want To Know The Truth
3/16 — JUST IN - Cuba hit by nationwide electrical blackout, Ministry of Energy and Mines reports a "complete disconnection" of the country’s electrical system.
3/8 — Lindsey Graham: "If We Get In A Fight, I Want To Win It Quick. I'm In Miami. You See This Hat? 'free Cuba.' Stay Tuned. The Liberation Of Cuba Is Upon Us. We're Marching Through The World. We're Clearing Out The Bad Guys. Cuba Is Next."
2/11 — Russia Vows 'all Possible Assistance' To Cuba As Washington Moves To Starve Island
1/29 — Just In: President Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring A National Emergency Over Cuba, And Preparing Tariffs On Any Country Supplying Oil To Cuba
1/26 — Trump Weighs Imposing 'Total Oil Blockade' On Cuba In Bid To Topple Government
1/7 — President Trump Says Cuba Is "Ready To Fall” Because Now They Will No Longer Receive Income From Venezuelan Oil..
1/7 — Republican Senator Rick Scott: “This is the start of changing Venezuela, then we're gonna fix Cuba, Nicaragua will get fixed, next year we'll get a new president in Colombia. Democracy is coming back to this hemisphere.”
1/5 — Y'all Played Risk, Right?
1/4 — 🇺🇸🇻🇪🇨🇺 BREAKING News: Marco Rubio Just Said On Live Tv That Cuba "Is In A Lot Of Trouble," Signaling It Being Trump's Next Target.
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President Trump is increasing pressure on Cuba's government, elevating concerns that his continued threats to invade the Caribbean island could become reality.
Why it matters: A U.S. invasion of Cuba would mark the most dramatic confrontation between Washington and Havana since the 1962 missile crisis — and the boldest test yet of Trump's campaign to expand America's influence in the Western Hemisphere under his version of the Monroe Doctrine.
State of play: U.S. surveillance and reconnaissance flights have surged off Cuba's coast since February, according to a CNN review of flight data published this week.
- The U.S. imposed additional sanctions on Havana last Thursday, prompting the country's foreign minister to describe the measures as a "collective punishment of a genocidal nature."
- The island is also facing a worsening humanitarian crisis that Cuban officials have blamed on a U.S. "energy blockade," which prevents oil suppliers from serving the island.
- And the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro further deteriorated local conditions by cutting Cuba off from a key oil supplier.
...Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in a military operation in Cuba, suggesting Friday that an aircraft carrier returning to the U.S. from Iran could be stationed offshore.
He said the carrier could "come in, stop about 100 yards offshore, and they'll say: 'Thank you very much. We give up.'"
...What we're watching: Arcos noted that Cuban Independence Day, which marks the end of U.S. occupation of the island, is May 20.
He said something could happen then, adding, "There's definitely a sense of expectation and anxiety in Miami and Cuba."
🔗SOURCE ➡️ Axios
Related: 5/2 — 🚨President Donald Trump Has Announced That The United States Will Be Taking Control Of Cuba Almost Immediately
4/18 — NOW - Trump says very soon the "great strength" of the American military will create "a new dawn for Cuba."
4/15 — 🚨BREAKING: U.S. Reportedly Preparing Plans For A Possible Operation In Cuba, Awaiting Trump's Orders.
3/31 — Russia Defies US Blockade On Cuba, Delivers Emergency Fuel Supplies
3/28 — "Cuba Is Next, By The Way. But Pretend I Didn't Say That, Please." - Trump Goes On A Rant On How Maga Wants The US To Be "Winning" And Protecting Allies Like Israel And Saudi Arabia.
3/16 — Trump: Cuba, It's A Beautiful Island. Great Weather. I Will Be Having The Honor Of Taking Cuba. Whether I Free It, Take It. I Think I Can Do Anything I Want With It, If You Want To Know The Truth
3/16 — JUST IN - Cuba hit by nationwide electrical blackout, Ministry of Energy and Mines reports a "complete disconnection" of the country’s electrical system.
3/8 — Lindsey Graham: "If We Get In A Fight, I Want To Win It Quick. I'm In Miami. You See This Hat? 'free Cuba.' Stay Tuned. The Liberation Of Cuba Is Upon Us. We're Marching Through The World. We're Clearing Out The Bad Guys. Cuba Is Next."
2/11 — Russia Vows 'all Possible Assistance' To Cuba As Washington Moves To Starve Island
1/29 — Just In: President Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring A National Emergency Over Cuba, And Preparing Tariffs On Any Country Supplying Oil To Cuba
1/26 — Trump Weighs Imposing 'Total Oil Blockade' On Cuba In Bid To Topple Government
1/7 — President Trump Says Cuba Is "Ready To Fall” Because Now They Will No Longer Receive Income From Venezuelan Oil..
1/7 — Republican Senator Rick Scott: “This is the start of changing Venezuela, then we're gonna fix Cuba, Nicaragua will get fixed, next year we'll get a new president in Colombia. Democracy is coming back to this hemisphere.”
1/5 — Y'all Played Risk, Right?
1/4 — 🇺🇸🇻🇪🇨🇺 BREAKING News: Marco Rubio Just Said On Live Tv That Cuba "Is In A Lot Of Trouble," Signaling It Being Trump's Next Target.
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Trump's and Rubio's escalating rhetoric show a Cuban invasion could be imminent
Increased U.S. military activity near Cuba is adding to fears of a broader confrontation.
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JUST IN: 🇺🇦🇮🇷 Ukrainian President Zelensky offers to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. @BRICSNews
Ukraine To Israel: We Are Fighting The Same Axis Of Evil
A Ukrainian diplomat said to the Israeli press that Tel Aviv is missing an opportunity to save the lives of its soldiers by working with Kiev on anti-drone technology.
Speaking with Ynet about Kiev’s anti-drone capabilities, Ukraine’s ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, said, “We are fighting from a different angle against the same axis of evil.”
“Unfortunately, we do not see much interest or appetite from the Israeli leadership in this field. I do not want to speculate about the reasons for that. I am very sorry to hear reports about soldiers who were hit by drones, because we suffer from exactly the same thing.” He added, “When meeting people from different parts of Israeli society, I often hear frustration over the fact that Israel is missing an opportunity to save more of its soldiers’ lives. Most Israelis support Ukraine and do not understand why Ukrainians are able to deal with drones and Israel is not.”
Israel has faced thousands of drone attacks by Iran and Hezbollah. Over the past month, Hezbollah has released dozens of videos of its drones targeting Israeli soldiers occupying southern Lebanon.
Ukraine has sent about 200 drone experts to the Middle East to help the US and Arab states take down Iranian drones. Russia has used a variant of an Iranian drone during the war in Ukraine.
Komiychuk lamented that while some Arab countries were willing to accept Ukraine’s assistance, Israel was not. “As you know, President Zelensky recently made several regional visits in the Middle East, mainly to discuss security cooperation and advancing peace,” he said. “I worked hard to create direct political contact for our leadership. However, you cannot come to someone’s home without an invitation.”
🔗SOURCE ➡️ Libertarian Institute
Related: 4/28 — 🇺🇦🇮🇱 Zelensky threatens Israel with sanctions over "stolen grain"
4/2 — JUST IN: 🇺🇦🇮🇷 Ukrainian President Zelensky offers to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
3/19 — ⭕️ In a joint statement, the UK, alongside France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan, have signaled readiness to take part in efforts aimed at securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
3/18 — 🇫🇮🇺🇦🇮🇷🇺🇸 Europe could offer security assistance in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for US support for Ukraine — Finnish President, Stubb
3/18 — Yesterday: Trump Lashes Out At NATO And US Allies, Accusing Them Of Refusing To Join Washington’s Military Operation Against Iran Despite Agreeing Tehran Must Not Obtain Nuclear Weapons, While Claiming US Strikes Have Devastated Iran’s Military Capabilities And Leadership.
2/5 — Ben Swann: Another Pizzagate Connection Between Epstein And Zelenskyy In Ukraine. Not Only Did The Two Appear To Be Caught Up In Human Trafficking In That Country But Marina Abramovich, The "Spirit Cooking" Pizzagate Character Was Also Connected To Zelenskyy As Recently As 2023 #epsteinfiles
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A Ukrainian diplomat said to the Israeli press that Tel Aviv is missing an opportunity to save the lives of its soldiers by working with Kiev on anti-drone technology.
Speaking with Ynet about Kiev’s anti-drone capabilities, Ukraine’s ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, said, “We are fighting from a different angle against the same axis of evil.”
“Unfortunately, we do not see much interest or appetite from the Israeli leadership in this field. I do not want to speculate about the reasons for that. I am very sorry to hear reports about soldiers who were hit by drones, because we suffer from exactly the same thing.” He added, “When meeting people from different parts of Israeli society, I often hear frustration over the fact that Israel is missing an opportunity to save more of its soldiers’ lives. Most Israelis support Ukraine and do not understand why Ukrainians are able to deal with drones and Israel is not.”
Israel has faced thousands of drone attacks by Iran and Hezbollah. Over the past month, Hezbollah has released dozens of videos of its drones targeting Israeli soldiers occupying southern Lebanon.
Ukraine has sent about 200 drone experts to the Middle East to help the US and Arab states take down Iranian drones. Russia has used a variant of an Iranian drone during the war in Ukraine.
Komiychuk lamented that while some Arab countries were willing to accept Ukraine’s assistance, Israel was not. “As you know, President Zelensky recently made several regional visits in the Middle East, mainly to discuss security cooperation and advancing peace,” he said. “I worked hard to create direct political contact for our leadership. However, you cannot come to someone’s home without an invitation.”
🔗SOURCE ➡️ Libertarian Institute
Related: 4/28 — 🇺🇦🇮🇱 Zelensky threatens Israel with sanctions over "stolen grain"
4/2 — JUST IN: 🇺🇦🇮🇷 Ukrainian President Zelensky offers to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
3/19 — ⭕️ In a joint statement, the UK, alongside France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan, have signaled readiness to take part in efforts aimed at securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
3/18 — 🇫🇮🇺🇦🇮🇷🇺🇸 Europe could offer security assistance in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for US support for Ukraine — Finnish President, Stubb
3/18 — Yesterday: Trump Lashes Out At NATO And US Allies, Accusing Them Of Refusing To Join Washington’s Military Operation Against Iran Despite Agreeing Tehran Must Not Obtain Nuclear Weapons, While Claiming US Strikes Have Devastated Iran’s Military Capabilities And Leadership.
2/5 — Ben Swann: Another Pizzagate Connection Between Epstein And Zelenskyy In Ukraine. Not Only Did The Two Appear To Be Caught Up In Human Trafficking In That Country But Marina Abramovich, The "Spirit Cooking" Pizzagate Character Was Also Connected To Zelenskyy As Recently As 2023 #epsteinfiles
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Ukraine to Israel: We Are Fighting the Same Axis of Evil | The Libertarian Institute
A Ukrainian diplomat said to the Israeli press that Tel Aviv is missing an opportunity to save the lives of its soldiers by working with Kiev on anti-drone technology. Speaking with Ynet about Kiev’s anti-drone capabilities, Ukraine’s ambassador to Israel…
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Turkiye Seeks To Install Radars In Syria To 'limit' Israel: Report Israel has complete freedom of action over Syrian airspace, including to attack Iran Turkiye has attempted to deploy radars on Syrian territory in recent weeks, the Jerusalem Post reported…
Turkiye Unveils First Homegrown Intercontinental Missile Amid Escalating Rhetoric From Israel
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated in March that Turkiye will be targeted 'next' after Iran
Turkiye unveiled a prototype of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on 5 May, as Ankara seeks to become militarily self-reliant and to raise its standing as a player in the defense industry in West Asia and Europe.
The Turkish Defense Ministry unveiled the missile at the SAHA 2026 Defense and Aerospace Exhibition at the Istanbul Expo Center.
The Yildirimhan, or “lightning” ballistic missile, developed by the Defense Ministry’s research and development center, has a reported range of 6,000 km, enabling it to strike targets in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
It has a maximum speed of Mach 25 and a payload capacity of 3,000kg.
At the unveiling, Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler stated that the missile was developed in the face of conflicts, such as the war between Russia and Ukraine and the US-Israeli war on Iran.
“These conflicts and wars have provided very critical data for security doctrine while also increasing our responsibilities,” Guler said.
“In this era where economic cost has become an asymmetric weapon, Turkey offers its allies not only weapon systems but also technology and a sustainable security economy,” Guler added.
In March, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett described Turkiye as a "new strategic threat" to Israel and hinted at possible military action against Ankara. “The choice is up to Turkiye," the Israeli opposition leader said, warning that “after Iran, we won't stay idle.”
When Iran was retaliating against the US-Israeli strikes by attacking US military bases across the Gulf region, Ankara reported that NATO’s air defenses shot down several ballistic missiles fired towards Turkiye.
Iran denied firing any missiles at Turkiye and suggested Israel could be behind the attacks.
Turkiye has so far developed a number of short-range missiles and introduced its first hypersonic missile, Tayfun Block 4, last year.
Turkiye plans to spend $27.34 billion on defense in 2026, a 33 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Ankara has expressed frustration over the failure of the US and Europe to provide it with adequate defense systems against missile threats, despite Turkiye's admission to NATO more than 70 years ago.
After the US excluded Turkiye from the F-35 warplane program, Ankara began the development of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet, now in the prototype stage. It also developed the Altay main battle tank, which began production in 2025.
Ankara also plans to produce new submarines and air-defense destroyers for its navy.
🔗SOURCE ➡️ The Cradle
Related: 4/11 — Uganda’s Military Chief Demands $1 Billion From Turkey Or He Will Cut All Diplomatic Relations Within The Next 30 Days.
12/27/25 — Turkiye Seeks To Install Radars In Syria To 'limit' Israel: Report
11/15/25 — Axios, Quoting An Israeli Official: Our [Israeli] opposition to Saudi Arabia acquiring F-35 fighter jets is less than our strong opposition to Türkiye / Turkey acquiring them.
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8/29/25 — Just In - Turkey Severs All Economic Ties With Israel, Closes Airspace To Israeli Planes And Bans Turkish Ships From Docking At Israeli Ports — Haaretz
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4/7/25 — Have The People Of Turkey Ever Asked Themselves How Erdogan Can Provide Commercial Aid To Israel At The Same Time As Supporting Palestine?
10/14/24 — Amid Booming Trade Ties, Erdogan Warns Of Israeli Attack On Turkiye
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated in March that Turkiye will be targeted 'next' after Iran
Turkiye unveiled a prototype of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on 5 May, as Ankara seeks to become militarily self-reliant and to raise its standing as a player in the defense industry in West Asia and Europe.
The Turkish Defense Ministry unveiled the missile at the SAHA 2026 Defense and Aerospace Exhibition at the Istanbul Expo Center.
The Yildirimhan, or “lightning” ballistic missile, developed by the Defense Ministry’s research and development center, has a reported range of 6,000 km, enabling it to strike targets in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
It has a maximum speed of Mach 25 and a payload capacity of 3,000kg.
At the unveiling, Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler stated that the missile was developed in the face of conflicts, such as the war between Russia and Ukraine and the US-Israeli war on Iran.
“These conflicts and wars have provided very critical data for security doctrine while also increasing our responsibilities,” Guler said.
“In this era where economic cost has become an asymmetric weapon, Turkey offers its allies not only weapon systems but also technology and a sustainable security economy,” Guler added.
In March, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett described Turkiye as a "new strategic threat" to Israel and hinted at possible military action against Ankara. “The choice is up to Turkiye," the Israeli opposition leader said, warning that “after Iran, we won't stay idle.”
When Iran was retaliating against the US-Israeli strikes by attacking US military bases across the Gulf region, Ankara reported that NATO’s air defenses shot down several ballistic missiles fired towards Turkiye.
Iran denied firing any missiles at Turkiye and suggested Israel could be behind the attacks.
Turkiye has so far developed a number of short-range missiles and introduced its first hypersonic missile, Tayfun Block 4, last year.
Turkiye plans to spend $27.34 billion on defense in 2026, a 33 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Ankara has expressed frustration over the failure of the US and Europe to provide it with adequate defense systems against missile threats, despite Turkiye's admission to NATO more than 70 years ago.
After the US excluded Turkiye from the F-35 warplane program, Ankara began the development of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet, now in the prototype stage. It also developed the Altay main battle tank, which began production in 2025.
Ankara also plans to produce new submarines and air-defense destroyers for its navy.
🔗SOURCE ➡️ The Cradle
Related: 4/11 — Uganda’s Military Chief Demands $1 Billion From Turkey Or He Will Cut All Diplomatic Relations Within The Next 30 Days.
12/27/25 — Turkiye Seeks To Install Radars In Syria To 'limit' Israel: Report
11/15/25 — Axios, Quoting An Israeli Official: Our [Israeli] opposition to Saudi Arabia acquiring F-35 fighter jets is less than our strong opposition to Türkiye / Turkey acquiring them.
10/27/25 — Israel Rejects US Plan Involving Turkish Troops In Gaza
8/29/25 — Just In - Turkey Severs All Economic Ties With Israel, Closes Airspace To Israeli Planes And Bans Turkish Ships From Docking At Israeli Ports — Haaretz
6/24/25 — Israeli Companies Sold Millions In Weapons, Equipment To Qatar With Netanyahu's Approval Yet Jerks Still Believe That The Sunni Islamist Infidels Of Qatar & Turkey Are Rivals To Israel & There Is Enmity Between Them Not Mere Cheap "Show" & Mossad Didn't Control Hamas Through Doha
4/7/25 — Don't Be Fooled. Qatar And Erdogan Are In The Zionist Camp.
4/7/25 — Have The People Of Turkey Ever Asked Themselves How Erdogan Can Provide Commercial Aid To Israel At The Same Time As Supporting Palestine?
10/14/24 — Amid Booming Trade Ties, Erdogan Warns Of Israeli Attack On Turkiye
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Iran Now Defines Strait Of Hormuz As Far Larger Zone, IRGC Officer Says
Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" far wider than before the Iran war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.
The strait is no longer viewed as a narrow stretch around a handful of islands but instead has been greatly enlarged in scope and military significance, said Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy political director of the IRGC Navy, the state-affiliated Fars news agency reported on Tuesday.
"In the past, the Strait of Hormuz was defined as a limited area around islands such as Hormuz and Hengam, but today this view has changed,” Akbarzadeh said
Iranian authorities did not reply to a Reuters request for immediate comment
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About a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply normally passes through the strait, which is the gateway to the Gulf and main export route for countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Qatar.
🔗SOURCE ➡️ Reuters
Related: 5/7 — Amid Iran's resilience, Trump says 'pausing' plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
5/7 — 🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 BREAKING🚨: Iran reportedly targeted U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz after they attempted to attack an Iranian oil tanker according to IRIB
5/6 — 5/4 - Iran Launches Missiles At US Warship Attempting To Cross Hormuz: Report
5/6 — ❗️IRGC solidifies maritime grip as new map defines Iranian 'area of control' in Strait of Hormuz
5/6 — IRGC Defines New Maritime Control Zone In Strait Of Hormuz
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Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" far wider than before the Iran war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.
The strait is no longer viewed as a narrow stretch around a handful of islands but instead has been greatly enlarged in scope and military significance, said Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy political director of the IRGC Navy, the state-affiliated Fars news agency reported on Tuesday.
"In the past, the Strait of Hormuz was defined as a limited area around islands such as Hormuz and Hengam, but today this view has changed,” Akbarzadeh said
Iranian authorities did not reply to a Reuters request for immediate comment
.
About a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply normally passes through the strait, which is the gateway to the Gulf and main export route for countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Qatar.
🔗SOURCE ➡️ Reuters
Related: 5/7 — Amid Iran's resilience, Trump says 'pausing' plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
5/7 — 🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 BREAKING🚨: Iran reportedly targeted U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz after they attempted to attack an Iranian oil tanker according to IRIB
5/6 — 5/4 - Iran Launches Missiles At US Warship Attempting To Cross Hormuz: Report
5/6 — ❗️IRGC solidifies maritime grip as new map defines Iranian 'area of control' in Strait of Hormuz
5/6 — IRGC Defines New Maritime Control Zone In Strait Of Hormuz
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🚨 BREAKING: Five Americans Are Now Being Monitored For Hantavirus Symptoms Despite Never Boarding The MV Hondius Cruise Ship.
🔗SOURCE ➡️ Patrick Webb
Related: 5/8 — Chat Is This True? "So im starting to think all this talk about the hantavirus cruise ship is to cover the noise about the 8 cruise ships, INCLUDING DISNEY, where they arrested TWENTY EIGHT crew members involved with CSAM. 28. across EIGHT DIFFERENT CRUISE SHIPS.."
5/7 — - A patient from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is battling a hantavirus outbreak, has tested positive for the disease, a hospital in the Netherlands confirmed on Thursday. https: //bit.ly/4uzXfqX
5/7 — An international team of scientists is working to create hantavirus vaccine — BBC
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Related: 5/8 — Chat Is This True? "So im starting to think all this talk about the hantavirus cruise ship is to cover the noise about the 8 cruise ships, INCLUDING DISNEY, where they arrested TWENTY EIGHT crew members involved with CSAM. 28. across EIGHT DIFFERENT CRUISE SHIPS.."
5/7 — - A patient from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is battling a hantavirus outbreak, has tested positive for the disease, a hospital in the Netherlands confirmed on Thursday. https: //bit.ly/4uzXfqX
5/7 — An international team of scientists is working to create hantavirus vaccine — BBC
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s Former Personal Security Guard Has Been Caught In An Undercover Sting Operation Sending S*xually Explicit Messages To An Undercover Detective Posing As A Teenage Boy. "You were involved in security for the Israeli leader Netanyahu." …
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8/16/25 — 😈🇮🇱🚨 Netanyahu’s Cyber Chief Arrested In Vegas Child Predator Sting — Then Sent Home Free. It's An Abomination. He's An IDF Vet And Head Of AI For The Israeli Government.
4/10/25 — 🚨🇮🇱The Daughter of Israeli Settlement Minister Orit Strock Has Revealed That She Was Sexually Assaulted by Her Parents in a Documented and Horrifying Manner.
1/3/24 — The Human Trafficking Circus in The Room, Epstein Is Just the Elephant - Pizzagate Needs to be Revisited [X] — @Psyop Daily / TheMcGwire Original
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8/16/25 — 😈🇮🇱🚨 Netanyahu’s Cyber Chief Arrested In Vegas Child Predator Sting — Then Sent Home Free. It's An Abomination. He's An IDF Vet And Head Of AI For The Israeli Government.
4/10/25 — 🚨🇮🇱The Daughter of Israeli Settlement Minister Orit Strock Has Revealed That She Was Sexually Assaulted by Her Parents in a Documented and Horrifying Manner.
1/3/24 — The Human Trafficking Circus in The Room, Epstein Is Just the Elephant - Pizzagate Needs to be Revisited [X] — @Psyop Daily / TheMcGwire Original
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❗️Thirty US lawmakers demand transparency on Israel’s nuclear arsenal
In a letter sent on 4 May to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, 30 Democratic members of Congress called on the Trump administration to end its longstanding policy of ambiguity regarding Israel’s nuclear weapons, arguing that Congress has a constitutional duty to understand the nuclear balance in West Asia amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. They requested detailed information on Israel’s estimated stockpile, its nuclear doctrine, possible red lines for use, and whether Washington has received assurances that such weapons will not be deployed.
The lawmakers pointed to the Negev Nuclear Research Center in Dimona as the core of Israel’s nuclear program and cited public estimates that Israel possesses around 90 nuclear warheads, a large plutonium stockpile, submarine-based launch capabilities, and long-range ballistic missiles. They argued that shielding one state’s nuclear arsenal while demanding that Iran forgo such capabilities undermines any coherent non-proliferation policy across the region.
In a letter sent on 4 May to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, 30 Democratic members of Congress called on the Trump administration to end its longstanding policy of ambiguity regarding Israel’s nuclear weapons, arguing that Congress has a constitutional duty to understand the nuclear balance in West Asia amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. They requested detailed information on Israel’s estimated stockpile, its nuclear doctrine, possible red lines for use, and whether Washington has received assurances that such weapons will not be deployed.
The lawmakers pointed to the Negev Nuclear Research Center in Dimona as the core of Israel’s nuclear program and cited public estimates that Israel possesses around 90 nuclear warheads, a large plutonium stockpile, submarine-based launch capabilities, and long-range ballistic missiles. They argued that shielding one state’s nuclear arsenal while demanding that Iran forgo such capabilities undermines any coherent non-proliferation policy across the region.
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❗️US President Donald Trump on Iran's response to Washington's proposal, after a phonecall with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu:
"I have just read the response from Iran's so called 'Representatives.' I don't like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!"
"I have just read the response from Iran's so called 'Representatives.' I don't like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!"
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❗️Oil prices rose by 4 percent after Trump said he found Iran’s proposal 'unacceptable'
Brent crude climbed $4.16 this morning to $105.45 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose to $99.80 per barrel.
Prices had fallen by 6 percent last week amid expectations that the 10-week war would come to an end and that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.
Brent crude climbed $4.16 this morning to $105.45 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose to $99.80 per barrel.
Prices had fallen by 6 percent last week amid expectations that the 10-week war would come to an end and that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.
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❗️Iran says its counterproposal was reasonable as Washington maintains 'excessive demands'
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Tehran’s counterproposal to the United States was based on legitimate demands, asking whether ending what he described as acts of piracy against Iranian vessels, unfreezing Iranian assets held for years in foreign banks under US pressure, guaranteeing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and securing peace and stability across the region, including Lebanon, could seriously be considered unreasonable.
Baghaei said the US side continues to insist on positions largely shaped by the Zionist regime, maintaining what he described as a unilateral approach and a set of demands that remain fundamentally irrational.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Tehran’s counterproposal to the United States was based on legitimate demands, asking whether ending what he described as acts of piracy against Iranian vessels, unfreezing Iranian assets held for years in foreign banks under US pressure, guaranteeing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and securing peace and stability across the region, including Lebanon, could seriously be considered unreasonable.
Baghaei said the US side continues to insist on positions largely shaped by the Zionist regime, maintaining what he described as a unilateral approach and a set of demands that remain fundamentally irrational.
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❗️‘A New Nakba in Jerusalem’: Israel is accelerating the destruction of Silwan to encircle Al-Aqsa with settlements and biblical parks
A detailed report by Middle East Eye says Israel has sharply intensified home demolitions in the Palestinian neighborhood of Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem, particularly in Al-Bustan, just south of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Since October 2023, at least 54 homes have been demolished there alone, with most of the remaining houses now under threat. Residents warn that nearly 20,000 Palestinian homes across Jerusalem are currently under demolition orders.
The demolitions are designed to clear Palestinians from strategic neighborhoods surrounding Al-Aqsa and replace them with settler compounds and biblical-themed tourist parks such as the “King’s Garden” and the “City of David.” Al-Bustan, home to around 1,500 Palestinians, is seen as crucial to linking settler enclaves in Silwan and integrating them into what Israeli authorities seek to normalize as part of West Jerusalem.
According to researchers and residents cited by Middle East Eye, the process is not about urban planning but about reshaping Jerusalem’s demography and erasing Palestinian presence.
Settler organizations such as Elad and Ateret Cohanim, described as functioning with extensive state backing, are leading efforts to remove Palestinian families through court actions, demolitions, and archaeological projects rooted in nationalist-religious narratives.
Palestinians say the world’s focus on Gaza has given Israel a free hand to accelerate what residents call a “new Nakba” in Jerusalem. “If there is no real action, there will be a new Nakba for the people of Jerusalem,” longtime Silwan activist Fakhri Abu Diab warned, saying the destruction of Silwan would sever Palestinian communities from Al-Aqsa and permanently transform the city around Islam’s third holiest site.
A detailed report by Middle East Eye says Israel has sharply intensified home demolitions in the Palestinian neighborhood of Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem, particularly in Al-Bustan, just south of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Since October 2023, at least 54 homes have been demolished there alone, with most of the remaining houses now under threat. Residents warn that nearly 20,000 Palestinian homes across Jerusalem are currently under demolition orders.
The demolitions are designed to clear Palestinians from strategic neighborhoods surrounding Al-Aqsa and replace them with settler compounds and biblical-themed tourist parks such as the “King’s Garden” and the “City of David.” Al-Bustan, home to around 1,500 Palestinians, is seen as crucial to linking settler enclaves in Silwan and integrating them into what Israeli authorities seek to normalize as part of West Jerusalem.
According to researchers and residents cited by Middle East Eye, the process is not about urban planning but about reshaping Jerusalem’s demography and erasing Palestinian presence.
Settler organizations such as Elad and Ateret Cohanim, described as functioning with extensive state backing, are leading efforts to remove Palestinian families through court actions, demolitions, and archaeological projects rooted in nationalist-religious narratives.
Palestinians say the world’s focus on Gaza has given Israel a free hand to accelerate what residents call a “new Nakba” in Jerusalem. “If there is no real action, there will be a new Nakba for the people of Jerusalem,” longtime Silwan activist Fakhri Abu Diab warned, saying the destruction of Silwan would sever Palestinian communities from Al-Aqsa and permanently transform the city around Islam’s third holiest site.
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— 🇮🇷 NEW: Iran is considering imposing fees on subsea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz
IRGC-affiliated Tasnim and Fars outlets reported today that any cable laid on the seabed without authorization constitutes ‘occupation of Iranian soil underwater’ and must be subject to licensing and fees.
The monetization blueprint is modeled loosely on Egypt, which earns between 250 million USD and 400 million USD annually from cables transiting the Suez corridor.
Under the proposed framework, foreign operators would pay per-meter infrastructure fees and licensing royalties to route cables through Iranian territorial waters.
The subsea cables in question—including the FALCON, GBI and Gulf-TGN networks—enable the bulk of Internet traffic, financial transactions and cloud data flowing between Europe and Asia via the Middle East.
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IRGC-affiliated Tasnim and Fars outlets reported today that any cable laid on the seabed without authorization constitutes ‘occupation of Iranian soil underwater’ and must be subject to licensing and fees.
The monetization blueprint is modeled loosely on Egypt, which earns between 250 million USD and 400 million USD annually from cables transiting the Suez corridor.
Under the proposed framework, foreign operators would pay per-meter infrastructure fees and licensing royalties to route cables through Iranian territorial waters.
The subsea cables in question—including the FALCON, GBI and Gulf-TGN networks—enable the bulk of Internet traffic, financial transactions and cloud data flowing between Europe and Asia via the Middle East.
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— 🇮🇱 NEW: The Haredi parties in Israel announce their intention to collapse the government by voting to move towards elections and dissolving the Knesset
This is in response to Netanyahu's failure to pass a law exempting Haredi youths from serving in the IDF.
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This is in response to Netanyahu's failure to pass a law exempting Haredi youths from serving in the IDF.
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—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: According to Al-Jazeera, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has given the negotiators 5 conditions that must be met before entering talks related to the nuclear file
1. Ending the war on all fronts in the region, including Lebanon and Gaza.
2. The lifting of all economic sanctions imposed on Iran.
3. Releasing all of Iran’s frozen funds held in foreign banks.
4. Committing to paying reparations for the damages and losses resulting from the war.
5. Recognizing Iran's sovereign right over the Strait of Hormuz.
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1. Ending the war on all fronts in the region, including Lebanon and Gaza.
2. The lifting of all economic sanctions imposed on Iran.
3. Releasing all of Iran’s frozen funds held in foreign banks.
4. Committing to paying reparations for the damages and losses resulting from the war.
5. Recognizing Iran's sovereign right over the Strait of Hormuz.
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— 🇮🇷/☢️ NEW: Chairman of Iranian Parliament’s National Security Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, says that members of the committee and the head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Agency are in ‘full agreement’ that Iran’s right to enrich must be preserved
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