He is actually very small, they were just zooming in. I got bamboozled this whole time

[2026-08-19] @unicouniuni3@twitter.com: Maybe Uni isn’t even one pineapple tall 😂

[2026-08-18] @unicouniuni3@twitter.com: Uni is one pineapple tall

Why does nobody ever ask for the source 🤔 I don't see anything amiss

[2026-08-19] @kelvin61942434@twitter.com: Full landing footage

[2026-08-10] InfoBRICS — Moscow cannot accept the ceasefire proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as it would allow him to consolidate his hold on power while giving Ukraine the time needed to rebuild energy infrastructure ahead of winter, strengthen military capabilities by replenishing manpower and acquiring Western weapons, and prepare to continue the war.

Zelensky’s three proposals to Moscow—ceasing airstrikes, halting attacks on energy infrastructure, and freezing the front line—do not constitute lasting peace. For this reason, Moscow is unlikely to accept them, as they could allow Ukraine to prolong the conflict. Instead, Russia emphasizes a wider political settlement covering territorial issues and security assurances, which Zelensky continues to resist.

A halt to air attacks is proposed as the first step because of the weakness of Ukraine’s air defense. The outdated systems supplied by European countries are neither sufficient nor effective against modern Russian missiles, leaving Kiev increasingly unable to protect key military and energy facilities. A Russian suspension of air strikes would allow Ukraine to repair damaged infrastructure, stabilize industry and military and state facilities, and return them to normal operation. Of particular importance, given that summer is only weeks away from ending, is restoring the energy system.

Halting the fighting does not mark the end of the war. Russia has no interest in accepting the proposed truce because all three points undermine the political goals Moscow seeks to achieve in the special military operation. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that any agreement must ensure full Russian control over the new regions it considers its own—Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, in addition to Crimea. Zelensky, by contrast, wants to freeze the conflict along the lines currently held by the opposing forces. A cessation of combat operations is not the end of the war, since the end of the war could only mean the complete capitulation of the Ukrainian military or the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement.

A genuine peace settlement would require Ukraine to change its political course and adopt a more conciliatory stance toward Russia, including abandoning aspirations to join NATO and adopting neutrality, ending discrimination against the Russian population and the persecution of the Russian Orthodox Church, and meeting other long-standing demands from Moscow. Despite these reasonable demands, the Kiev regime continues to resist a comprehensive peace deal and instead seeks a ceasefire to restore its army’s combat capability, then resume hostilities. Ukraine has not abandoned its aggressive intention to join NATO, which is absolutely unacceptable to the Kremlin because it would bring the Western military bloc to Russia’s borders.

Kiev is expected to continue terrorist attacks against Russia, including attacks on civilian targets. With its recent attacks, Ukraine has crossed every boundary and violates all international norms governing the conduct of war, striking beaches, hospitals, maternity wards, kindergartens, schools, and places with no military industry or facilities. The aim is to raise tensions so that residents of Russia live in fear of the next attack. In fact, Ukrainian military commanders and officials have openly called for “killing as many Russians as possible.”

At the same time, Zelensky calls for a ceasefire and an “end to the war by winter,” placing hope in diplomatic efforts and in intensified pressure on Russia through new sanctions. Evidently, Zelensky is attempting to avoid the severe hardships winter will inevitably bring. Shortages of energy resources and problems with electricity and heating could provoke public discontent and even social unrest, deepening Ukraine’s internal crisis and potentially leading to Zelensky’s political downfall.

Kiev also faces failed mobilization, shortages of weapons, an inability to obtain licenses from Western allies for the production of air defense systems, and personnel failures at the highest levels of the state. Zelensky’s rhetoric therefore serves more to preserve Western support than to present a realistic plan for ending the war, as evidenced by his expressed hope that pressure through Western restrictions will reach a level at which Russia will have “no alternative other than peace.”

The 40-day campaign initiated by Zelensky to pressure the Kremlin and demoralize Russians has ended. Russia has fully resisted these efforts and has sufficient gasoline supplies, while normal trade continues without significant disruption. With this failure, Zelensky is now calling for a ceasefire, but his current statements reflect not only his own stance but also Europe’s, which has tasked Ukraine with fighting this war while preparing for a possible full-scale conflict by 2030.

Moscow’s refusal to consider temporary pauses without resolving the main issues acknowledges that Ukraine is trying to set a trap, since an unfinished deal will only delay, not prevent, further conflict. Meanwhile, Zelensky’s proposals reveal that he still delusionally hopes external pressure will compel Putin to make concessions he does not intend to give.

Shortage of Group III base oils prompts auto manufacturers to turn to new blends

Carmakers including Volkswagen, Stellantis and Toyota are turning to new blends of motor oil and lubricants to ease a serious supply shortage caused by the Middle East conflict.

[2026-08-16] Financial Times (London) — After getting through the early months of the war, carmakers have now run out of inventories of high-quality base oils for engine oil that the US and Europe had largely sourced from the Middle East.

They have since found alternative lubricant manufacturers but industry executives warn that those supplies remain tight and vulnerable to any fresh shock.

For car drivers globally, any further shortage will make their routine oil changes — a procedure critical to prevent engines from malfunctioning — more expensive and prone to delays.

Prices of Group III base oils have almost trebled compared with prewar levels, at about $4,000 per tonne in Europe and the US.

“Alternative suppliers also have limited volumes, and any renewed shipping disruption, refinery outage or other supply shock could rapidly worsen the situation,” said Holly Alfano, chief executive of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association.

“The industry continues to operate with little margin for error,” she added.

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The Central Highlands and southern regions of Vietnam are likely to see less rainfall in early 2027, increasing the risk of drought, water shortages and saltwater intrusion. Photo: Tuoi Tre

[2026-08-16] Tuoi Tre News (Hồ Chí Minh City) — El Nino is a natural climate phenomenon characterized by the abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.

It alters global weather patterns and leads to significant changes in temperature, rainfall, and wind, typically occurring every two to seven years and lasting about nine to 12 months.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting on Saturday issued its latest outlook for weather and climate trends across Vietnam from September through February 2027.

According to the center, the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in an El Nino phase.

During the second week of August, sea-surface temperatures in the central equatorial Pacific, in the Nino 3.4 region, were 1.8 degrees Celsius above average.

El Nino is expected to persist at strong to very strong intensity from September through November this year, with a 100-percent probability.

Within that forecast, there is a 93-percent chance that the phenomenon will reach very strong intensity.

From December through February next year, El Nino is expected to remain strong to very strong, with a 93-percent probability.

The phenomenon is expected to push temperatures above normal nationwide.

Average temperatures are forecast to be 0.5 to 2 degrees Celsius higher than the climatological average from September through November.

Between December and February 2027, temperatures are expected to be 0.5 to 1.5 degrees Celsius above average nationwide.

In the Central Highlands and southern regions, temperatures could be 1.5 to 2 degrees Celsius above average, with some areas possibly exceeding that range.

Rainy season in southern Vietnam may end early

Widespread hot weather is expected to continue, particularly in September, from Thanh Hoa to Hue and along the south-central coast.

The number of hot days in these areas is forecast to be higher than both the long-term average and the corresponding period in 2025.

Meanwhile, cold-air activity this year is expected to be weaker than normal.

From December through January 2027, cold air is forecast to be less active than the long-term average.

Cold spells and severe cold are also expected to arrive later than usual, with fewer days of intense cold than the climatological average for the same period.

Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in many parts of the country between September and October.

In November, however, moderate and heavy rain is forecast to become less frequent than normal, with rainfall concentrated mainly in areas from Ha Tinh to Hue and along the south-central region.

In December, moderate to heavy downpours may still occur from Quang Tri to Lam Dong Provinces.

The center warned that rainfall deficits could develop during the key rainy-season months of October and November in these areas.

Meanwhile, in the Central Highlands and southern regions, the rainy season is likely to end earlier than usual.

From January through February 2027, relatively low rainfall in the regions could increase the risks of drought, water shortages and saltwater intrusion during the early-2027 dry season, potentially affecting daily life and agricultural production, according to the center.

Fewer storms expected in East Vietnam Sea

The number of tropical storms and depressions is also forecast to remain below the long-term average.

Around three to five storms or tropical depressions are expected to form or operate over the East Vietnam Sea from September through November this year, with one to two likely to make landfall in Vietnam.

This compares with a long-term average of about 5.9 storms over the maritime area and 2.9 making landfall in Vietnam during the same period.

Between December through February 2027, storms and tropical depressions over the East Vietnam Sea and landfalls in Vietnam are also expected to remain below average.

The long-term average for this period is about 1.4 storms over the maritime area and 0.2 making landfall.

Merpeople seem like they could be reasoned with, and moths are just dumb and adorable ???

The whole thing doesn't make any sense but it makes me wonder if anyone started to believe in duende after running into grouse

[2026-08-18] SABA (Sana'a) — On this day, August 18, the aircraft of the US-Saudi-Emirati aggression targeted historic cities and archaeological sites, populated areas, ports, and grain silos, leaving martyrs and wounded, as well as extensive destruction.

On August 18, 2015, 13 citizens were martyred and more than 20 others were injured as a result of several airstrikes by the aggression aircraft targeting the Faculty of Education area in Amran City. The strikes also resulted in the destruction of a number of citizens’ homes and vehicles.

Ten citizens were injured, and many homes were damaged in an airstrike by the aggression aircraft on the Al-Sahouba area in Naqil Abdan in the Rural Ibb District. It also launched an airstrike on the security checkpoint in the Shaban area of Naqil Al-Siyani in Ibb.

Six children and three women were martyred as a result of the aggression aircraft bombing the building of the General Authority for the Development of Tihama in Hodeidah City. The bombing led to the destruction of the Authority, buildings, and residential homes. It also targeted berths No. 7 and 8, the crane of berth No. 6 at Hodeida Port, grain silos, the container port, and warehouses, resulting in large fires breaking out in the port’s berths and facilities.

One citizen was martyred and ten others were injured as a result of two airstrikes by the aggression aircraft on Razih District in Saada Governorate. It also targeted the Bani Muadh area in Sahar District with six airstrikes, causing extensive damage to citizens’ homes and farms.

The Apache aircraft belonging to the aggression launched an attack with more than 25 missiles on the Al-Qama area in Kataf District, while Saudi enemy artillery targeted the same area with more than 60 artillery shells.

The hostile aircraft launched seven airstrikes on the historic Baraqish City in Majzar District, Marib Governorate, causing extensive destruction to its archaeological walls and the temple belonging to it.

On August 18, 2016, four citizens were martyred and three others were injured in two airstrikes by the aggression aircraft on two trucks loaded with foodstuffs on the main road in Al-Mutammah District, Al-Jawf Governorate.

A man and his wife were martyred and others were injured as a result of the aggression aircraft targeting a citizen’s home in Baqim District, Saada Governorate. It also launched an airstrike on Saqain District, an airstrike on the Al-Hassamah area in the border district of Shada, and an airstrike on the Sarah area in Majz District, as well as more than ten airstrikes on Qamar Village in Al-Khoba, Al-Amoud, and Al-Hassamah in Jizan.

The hostile aircraft launched an airstrike on the Naqim area in Azal District, Amanat Al-Asimah, causing severe damage to public and private property, and two airstrikes on the Dabwah area in Sanhan and Bani Bahloul Districts in Sana’a Governorate, resulting in damage to citizens’ homes and property.

On August 18, 2017, the aggression aircraft launched four airstrikes on Sarwah District and three airstrikes on Harib Al-Qaramish District in Marib Governorate, causing extensive damage to citizens’ homes and farms. Meanwhile, the mercenaries targeted Al-Amal School and citizens’ homes in the Al-Hazm area of the district with artillery shells, causing damage to them.

The aggression aircraft launched eight airstrikes on Haradh and Midi Districts in Hajjah Governorate, and two airstrikes on Wadi Mozza in Taiz Governorate.

The aggression aircraft launched four airstrikes on the Al-Malahidh area in the border district of Al-Dhahir in Saada Governorate, causing severe damage to citizens’ property and farms. It also launched three airstrikes on Jabal Al-Amoud in Al-Khoba in Jizan.

On August 18, 2018, one citizen was martyred and three others were injured by Saudi missile and artillery shelling targeting citizens’ homes and farms in the border district of Shada in Saada Governorate, while the aircraft launched an airstrike on a citizen’s vehicle in the district, resulting in its destruction.

In the same governorate, the aggression aircraft launched three airstrikes on citizens’ homes and property in Baqim District, six airstrikes on various areas in the border district of Al-Dhahir, and two airstrikes on Al-Raboua in Asir.

In Sana’a Governorate, the aggression aircraft targeted Al-Gharza Village in Hamdan District with 11 airstrikes, causing damage to citizens’ homes and property. It launched 13 airstrikes on the Al-Sama and Al-Farijah areas, an airstrike on Beit Shalman in Arhab District, and two airstrikes on the Al-Majawaha area in Nihm District.

The hostile aircraft launched eight airstrikes on the Al-Jah area in Bayt Al-Faqih District, Hodeida Governorate, and four airstrikes east of Jabal Al-Maslooq in Harf Sufyan District, Amran Governorate.

On August 18, 2019, the aggression aircraft launched a series of airstrikes in Saada Governorate on various areas in Al-Dhahir District, six airstrikes on the Maran area in Haydan District, and an airstrike on the Al-Jamalah area in Majz District.

In Hodeida Governorate, the mercenaries targeted Hodeida Airport and northern Hays District with artillery and medium machine guns. They also carried out sweeping operations with medium machine guns on the College of Engineering. They shelled Al-Shajan Village, northeast of Al-Durayhimi City, with 14 artillery shells, and carried out intensive sweeping with various calibers on warehouses and commercial sites in the Kilo 16 area.

On August 18, 2020, the aggression aircraft launched two airstrikes on the Al Ali area in the border district of Razih, Saada Governorate, causing damage to citizens’ property, while the districts of Razih, Shada, and Al-Dhahir were subjected to Saudi missile and artillery shelling targeting populated villages, roads, farms, and public and private property.

The aggression aircraft targeted Sarwah District with 15 airstrikes, launched an airstrike on the Salb area in Majzar District, Marib Governorate, two airstrikes on the Al-Labanat area in Al-Hazm District, Al-Jawf Governorate, and an airstrike on Walad Rabi’ District in Al-Bayda Governorate.

In Hodeida Governorate, the hostile aircraft launched six airstrikes on Al-Hashidi Farm in the Al-Arj area. The mercenaries shelled citizens’ property north of Hays District with Katyusha rockets and artillery shells, and also shelled various areas with artillery, rockets, and firearms.

On August 18, 2021, one citizen was martyred and another was injured by Saudi border guards’ gunfire in the Al-Raqou area in the border district of Munabbih, Saada Governorate, while the aircraft launched an airstrike on the Al-Fara area in Kataf District.

The aggression mercenaries established combat fortifications in Al-Jabalia and Al-Tuhayta in Hodeida Governorate, and shelled various areas with 114 artillery shells and different types of firearms.

On August 18, 2022, the reconnaissance aircraft launched three airstrikes on Hays District in Hodeida Governorate, while the mercenaries established fortifications west of the reservoir in the Al-Jabalia area of Al-Tuhayta District and northeast of Hays.

The mercenaries opened fire on various areas in the governorates of Marib, Taiz, Hajjah, Saada, Al-Dhale’e, Al-Bayda, and Hodeida, as well as the border fronts. They shelled the areas of Al-Balq Al-Sharqi and Mala’a in Marib; Haradh and Bani Hassan in Hajjah; Al-Malahidh, Al-Madfoun, Al-Buqaa, Shada, Al-Madhala, and Baqim in Saada. This resulted in the injury of citizen Sultan Mohammed Ahmed Al-Khamisi, citizen Ali Ahmed Hussein Sharif in Al-Kabsa in Shada, and citizen Fayez Mohammed Misfar Saleh in Munabbih.

The mercenaries carried out intense artillery shelling targeting northwest, northeast, and east of Hays in Hodeida, Maqbanah in Taiz, and Jabal Tuwaylaq and Al-Amoud in Wadi Jara in Jizan.

On August 18, 2023, the mercenaries shelled Maqbanah District in Taiz Governorate, the Al-Jabalia area in Al-Tuhayta District in Hodeida Governorate, and Hays District, where they established combat fortifications. They also shelled several areas in the governorate with various types of firearms.

[2026-08-17] SABA (Sana'a) — On this day, August 17, the US-Saudi-Emirati aggression committed heinous crimes against the Yemeni people, resulting in the deaths of dozens of civilians, including women and children.

On August 17, 2015, four citizens were martyred and 19 others, mostly women, were injured as a result of the aggression aircraft targeting a citizen's home in Jiblah City, Ibb Governorate, destroying it and damaging neighboring homes.

It also targeted, in another airstrike, a citizen's home in the Al-Rahman Mosque neighborhood in Al-Dhihar District, resulting in its destruction and moderate damage to neighboring homes.

Two citizens were martyred as a result of the aggression aircraft shelling a transport truck and a car oil-change shop in the Naqil Yaslah area of Bilad Al-Rus District, Sana'a Governorate. It also targeted a truck loaded with construction materials known as "Nis."

The aggression aircraft carried out more than 100 raids on the areas of Al-Ishraf, Al-Jafina, Al-Faw, and Al-Balaq west of Ma'rib City and the Athban Factory south of the city. It also targeted the Halhalan Bridge in the Al-Jadaan area, connecting the Sana'a-Ma'rib road, with an airstrike, completely destroying it and obstructing the movement of travelers to and from Ma'rib Governorate.

The aggression aircraft targeted the Old Youth House and the Gymnastics Hall in Hodeida Governorate, completely destroying them along with the equipment inside.

In Saada Governorate, the aggression aircraft carried out four raids on the Al-Talh area and four similar raids on the Sabr area in Sahar District, damaging a number of citizens' homes and farms. It targeted Kataf District with 16 raids, including 12 raids on the Al-Fara' area, and carried out two raids on the Al-Marazim area in Saqin District, targeting citizens' commercial shops.

On August 17, 2016, one citizen was martyred and another injured as a result of an aggression airstrike on a vehicle on the main road in the Hawari area of Hawth District, Amran Governorate.

Three women were martyred in aggression airstrikes on a bridge in the Muqi'a area of Al-Salw District, Taiz Governorate, while they were crossing the road. It also carried out two raids on the Security Administration building in Same' District, causing extensive damage.

Two women were martyred in an aggression airstrike targeting their home in the Takhyah area of Majz District, Saada Governorate, while five citizens were martyred and eight others injured in an airstrike on a fuel station in Saada City.

The enemy aircraft carried out nine raids on the areas of Jabal Sha'eer, Al-Hamaqi family, and Al-Majazah, and three raids on the Mandabah area in Baqim District, ten raids on various areas in Kataf District, seven raids on Saada City and its outskirts, three of which targeted the Political Security building in the city center, and an airstrike on a citizen's home in the Manqah Suwaih area of Saqin District, all of which caused extensive damage to citizens' public and private property.

The aircraft carried out 12 raids on Kahlan Saada and the Al-Abqour area in Sahar District, and two raids on a fuel station in the Barkan area of the border district of Razih, causing a citizen's vehicle to catch fire. It also carried out two raids on the Maran area in Haydan District.

The enemy aircraft carried out four raids on the Al-Yatmah area and two raids on the Al-Aqaba area in Khub and Al-Shaaf District, Al-Jawf Governorate, causing extensive damage to citizens' homes. It also carried out four raids on citizens' homes and farms in Al-Ghayl District.

The aggression aircraft targeted the 21 September Park in Ma'een District, Amanat Al-Asimah, with three raids, causing severe damage to public and private property.

In Sana'a Governorate, the aggression aircraft targeted the Al-Jumaymah area in Bani Hashish District with three raids, causing extensive damage to agricultural land. It also carried out two raids on the Al-Manarah and Al-Majawahah areas in Nahm District, causing severe damage to citizens' property, and targeted Mount Raji in the Dharwan area of Hamdan District with two raids, causing damage to agricultural land.

In Taiz Governorate, the aggression aircraft carried out three raids on citizens' homes in Al-Akbwsh village, Ahkum, in Hayfan District, and a fourth airstrike destroyed the home of citizen Abdul-Malik Tarboosh and several neighboring homes in the Al-Adouf area of the district.

Meanwhile, the mercenaries shelled the villages of Ahkum with artillery, damaging a number of homes and displacing dozens of families.

On August 17, 2017, the aggression aircraft carried out two raids on the areas of Al-Makhdirah and Al-Rabi'ah in Sirwah District, Ma'rib Governorate, and targeted Mawza District in Taiz Governorate with three raids.

In Saada Governorate, the enemy aircraft carried out three raids on the areas of Al-Malil and Khalayqa in Kataf District and an airstrike on Baqim District, while intense Saudi missile and artillery shelling targeted various areas in the border district of Manbah.

The aircraft carried out three raids on Al-Hathirah in Jizan and an airstrike on the Aliab Mountains opposite Najran.

The aggression aircraft carried out an airstrike on Dar Al-Mansar in Bayhan District, Shabwah Governorate, two raids on Al-Muton District in Al-Jawf Governorate, and five raids on Haradh and Midi districts in Hajjah Governorate.

On August 17, 2018, two citizens were martyred and two others injured as a result of aggression airstrikes on citizens' farms in the Al-Jabaliya area of Al-Tuhayta District, Hodeida Governorate.

The aggression aircraft carried out two raids on the Al-Atfain area in Kataf District, while missile and artillery shelling targeted populated villages in the border districts of Manbah and Shada in Saada Governorate.

On August 17, 2019, a boy was injured by mercenary fire in the Al-Suwaiq area of Al-Tuhayta District, and three citizens were injured as a result of mercenary shelling of citizens' homes on Al-Nasr Street in the July 7 neighborhood of Hodeida City.

The mercenaries shelled toward the Faculty of Engineering and various areas on 50th Street with artillery and machine guns, shelled toward Hodeidah Airport with artillery, and targeted Al-Waha, City Max, Mobile Roundabout, and Sana'a Street with heavy and medium machine guns and artillery shells. They also fired more than 40 artillery shells at various areas south of Al-Tuhayta City.

Intense mercenary artillery shelling targeted citizens' homes and property in Al-Durayhimi City, damaging a number of them. They also shelled toward Al-Za'faran village in the Kilo 16 area with artillery and various machine guns.

The aggression aircraft carried out an airstrike on Majz District in Saada Governorate.

On August 17, 2020, the aggression aircraft carried out 12 raids on Sirwah District, two raids on Majzar and Mahliyah districts in Ma'rib Governorate, and two raids on Khub and Al-Shaaf District in Al-Jawf Governorate.

The aggression mercenaries shelled various areas in Hodeida Governorate with 97 missiles, artillery shells, and various types of ammunition.

On August 17, 2021, one citizen was martyred and another injured as a result of shells dropped by aggression reconnaissance aircraft on a citizen's farm in the Al-Jah area of Bayt Al-Faqih District, Hodeida Governorate, while the mercenaries established combat fortifications and shelled several areas with missiles and artillery.

The aggression aircraft carried out 15 raids on the border district of Al-Dhahir and two raids on the Al-Fara' area in Kataf District, Saada Governorate, and targeted various areas in Sirwah District, Ma'rib Governorate, with five raids, causing damage to citizens' property.

On August 17, 2022, reconnaissance aircraft carried out five raids on the Al-Barh left flank in Taiz Governorate, Al-Tal'ah Al-Hamra in Sirwah District, Ma'rib Governorate, and northeast of Hays in Hodeida Governorate.

The aggression mercenaries established combat fortifications at Al-Dharwah Hill in Al-Dhubab, Taiz, Siyan Hill in Al-Tinah, Hajjah, Al-Jabaliya in Al-Tuhayta District, Hodeida, and Al-Shabakah in Najran.

The mercenaries opened fire on various areas in the governorates of Ma'rib, Taiz, Hajjah, Saada, Al-Dhalea, Al-Bayda, Hodeida, and the border fronts. They targeted the areas of Al-Balaq Al-Sharqi, Al-Rawdah, Sirwah, and Mala'a in Ma'rib; Haradh, Bani Hasan, Hayran, and Al-Tinah in Hajjah; Al-Malahidh, Al-Madafn, Al-Buq, and Shada in Saada; northwest, northeast, and east of Hays in Hodeida Maqbanah in Taiz; and Old Al-Kamp, Al-Amud in Wadi Jarah, and Jabal Tuwaylaq in Jizan, and Al-Souh and Al-Baqa in Najran, with artillery shelling.

On August 17, 2023, reconnaissance aircraft carried out six raids on Maqbanah District in Taiz Governorate, Hays District, and the Al-Jabaliya area in Al-Tuhayta District in Hodeida Governorate. The mercenaries established combat fortifications in Hays and shelled various areas with artillery and different types of ammunition.

The Iranian Navy last week guided an Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker through the Strait of Hormuz.

[2026-08-18] PressTV via Al-Manar (Tehran) — Iran has issued a sweeping warning to international shipping companies and maritime service providers, cautioning that commercial entities knowingly supporting US military operations against the Islamic Republic will face “economic, legal, and retaliatory countermeasures,” according to a report published Monday.

The warning, carried by Iran’s Nournews agency and attributed to a military official with direct knowledge of the matter, signals an escalation in Tehran’s efforts to disrupt the logistical backbone of American military presence in the region. Iranian authorities are reportedly compiling detailed intelligence on private vessels, commercial operators, and maritime firms involved in supplying US forces—activities the official argued cannot be treated as purely commercial given their direct contribution to US military operational capacity.

Iran’s Armed Forces are currently verifying information on companies and vessels linked to the US Military Sealift Command, which relies on commercial shipping to transport fuel, ammunition, equipment, food, and other essential supplies. The official stressed that Tehran’s assessment will focus on each entity’s actual role rather than nationality, vessel flag, or registration—a deliberate move to circumvent legal protections often afforded by third-country registration and commercial intermediaries.

Among the firms identified in Iranian intelligence gathering are industry heavyweights including Maersk, Schuyler Line Navigation, Crowley Government Services, Overseas Shipholding Group, Seabulk Tankers, and Patriot Contract Services. A list of vessels under scrutiny includes the SLNC Corsica, SLNC Goodwill, SL Hawaii, Liberty Power, TORM Timothy, Overseas Mykonos, Stena Polaris, and Maersk Peary, among others.

However, the official cautioned that inclusion on the list does not imply equal culpability. The extent and nature of each entity’s involvement will be determined only after Iran completes its documented investigations and cross-referencing, which the source emphasized are ongoing and not limited to the companies and vessels already named.

The warning carries a pointed message for the maritime industry: “Companies and service providers cannot knowingly participate in military logistics during wartime while claiming to be merely commercial actors,” the official said, adding that third-country registration, commercial intermediaries, or private-sector designations would not necessarily shield entities from scrutiny.

“War does not come at a cost only on the battlefield,” the official concluded, warning that those who provide commercial and logistical infrastructure for military operations against the Islamic Republic “should not expect their involvement to remain hidden.”

The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran positioning itself to counter what it perceives as direct threats to its national security through economic and maritime channels. The full scope of potential retaliatory measures remains unclear, but the warning underscores Tehran’s readiness to expand the confrontation beyond traditional military domains into the commercial shipping lanes that sustain US operations.

He’s still taken seriously in these organizations despite all the allegations against him. Every day this stuff gets easier. I’ve partly automated it.

You know, one of the reasons women make better feds is they don't have such a severe, unseemly need to seek out sexual violence. I want to find the Catherine Shakdams. This guy even looks like a cop.