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Feb 03, 2024•29 min
//The Wire//2300Z February 2, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: U.S. BEGINS RETALIATORY STRIKES IN SYRIA// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Farmer protests continue to cause widespread disruptions throughout much of mainland western Europe. Major roads remain blocked surrounding government buildings in Brussels, Paris, and Arnhem as demonstrations become more organized and widespread. International border crossings between many European nations have also been blockaded by demonst...
Feb 02, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2200Z February 1, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PROTESTS CONTINUE IN EUROPE, DESPITE LACK OF MEDIA COVERAGE// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- United Kingdom: An acid attack wounds 12 people in southwest London. The attacker has been identified as 35 year old Abdul Shokoor Ezedi. The attacker remains a fugitive as a woman and her two children remain hospitalized from the attack. Belgium: Protests intensify at the headquarters of the European Union in Brussels. Farmers pro...
Feb 01, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2300Z January 31, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PROTESTS IN EUROPE ESCALATE// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Protests in France intensified yesterday afternoon as farmers succeeded in encircling Paris, stopping traffic along all major roads into the city. Preparations are underway in Belgium, Italy, and Germany to prepare for similar ongoing demonstrations that are also becoming increasingly volatile. Mass arrests have been reported at some of the more high-prof...
Jan 31, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2300Z January 30, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: U.S. AIRSTRIKES IN MIDDLE EAST LIKELY IMMINENT// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Protests in France intensify following public outrage over taxation issues. French farmers have been protesting in earnest for months, with demonstrations reaching historic levels within the past few weeks. Demonstrations have also become increasingly kinetic, with larger disruptions becoming more common around the country. Middle East:...
Jan 30, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2130Z January 29, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: THREE U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN NORTHERN JORDAN, DOZENS WOUNDED// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Yesterday three American service members were killed, and 34 wounded in a kamikaze drone strike on a covert base in northern Jordan. The strike appears to have targeted a tent serving as temporary billeting for transient personnel traveling through the base. Red Sea/HOA: The fire onboard the M/V MARLIN LUANDA ...
Jan 29, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2130Z January 27, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TRUCKER PROTESTS BEGIN ORGANIZING FOR SOUTHERN U.S. BORDER// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: As the war in Gaza continues, Israel amplifies rhetoric indicating possible actions in Lebanon. Israeli forces have been observed to increase defenses along the northern border with Lebanon over the past couple of months, but it is unclear as to if this is a continuation of previous defensive tactics, or if this is an i...
Jan 27, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2230Z January 26, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS CONTINUES REINFORCING BORDER. OIL TANKER STRUCK IN GULF OF ADEN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria intensify overnight. AC: In addition to the impacts of the war in Gaza, these attacks are probably in response to Pentagon statements hinting at drawing down forces in Iraq. From Saigon to Kabul, any time a military withdrawal is implied, adversarial forces will seek to ...
Jan 26, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2230Z January 25, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS CONTINUES BORDER POSTURE// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Tensions mount in Iraq as increased rhetoric indicates a possible change in US posture throughout the region. Rumors persist regarding whether or not the US will be leaving or reducing posture in Iraq following recent political events. These sentiments have been exacerbated following Pentagon officials announcing the creation of working groups to ...
Jan 25, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2130Z January 24, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS REAFFIRMS DEFENSIVE STANCE. MAERSK FAILS ATTEMPT TO RECOMMENCE OPERATIONS IN RED SEA// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Canada: Following a months-long investigation into Justin Trudeau’s actions during the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” trucker protests, the Federal Court of Canada has ruled that Trudeau’s actions were unconstitutional. AC: As a reminder, last September this investigation process revealed falsified intelligenc...
Jan 24, 2024•3 min
//The Wire//2300Z January 23, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS CONTINUES CURRENT THREAT POSTURE AT BORDER// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Protests and counter-protests continue on a variety of issues. Anti-government protests remain constant in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Poland, Spain, and Romania. Pro-government counter protests have been observed in limited capacities, with most counter-protests being observed in France. Red Sea/HOA: Coalition targeting efforts...
Jan 23, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2130Z January 22, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: SCOTUS RULES AGAINST TEXAS’ ACTIONS TO PREVENT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight 127 (originally scheduled to depart Manchester, U.K. for New York) was canceled after a boarding passenger looked out their window and noticed four missing screws from the aircraft’s wing. The flight was canceled to allow more time for more thorough maintenance inspections. Red Sea/HOA:...
Jan 22, 2024•3 min
//The Wire//1830Z January 20, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CONFLICTS IN GAZA AND RED SEA CONTINUE. US BORDER CRISIS REMAINS TENSE// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Tensions between the U.K. and Russia increase as Russia plans to halt a 1956 agreement allowing British fishing companies to operate within the Barents Sea. This comes as NATO plans to launch the largest military exercises conducted in Europe in decades, with approximately 90,000 soldiers participating in exercis...
Jan 20, 2024•3 min
//The Wire//2330Z January 19, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: HOUTHI FORCES BEGIN TARGETING AMERICAN OIL TANKERS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Conflict continues in Gaza. Over the past few days, fighting along the northern border with Lebanon has intensified following Israeli raids. Hezbollah has also increased rocket attacks, with the Israeli port city of Haifa being struck with rockets overnight. Red Sea/HOA: The vessel targeted yesterday in the eastern Gulf of Ade...
Jan 19, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2330Z January 18, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PAKISTAN RETALIATES IN RESPONSE TO IRANIAN STRIKES. ATTACKS ON RED SEA SHIPPING INCREASE IN FREQUENCY.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: In response to Iranian missile strikes, Pakistan strikes targets in Iran. Last night, ISIS forces in Iraq successfully downed an American MQ-9 Reaper near Baghdad. AC: This is likely a power-projection move that may coincide with recent politics in the region. A few days ago, ...
Jan 18, 2024•3 min
//The Wire//2130Z January 17, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: RED SEA ATTACKS CONTINUE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Iran continues to conduct ballistic missile strikes. Strikes have been reported in Pakistan, targeting alleged Israeli-linked groups within southwestern Pakistan. Strikes have also been reported in Syria, targeting ISIS factions within the northwestern districts of the country. Red Sea/HOA: Yemeni targeting of commercial shipping continues as before. T...
Jan 17, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//1930Z January 16, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: ATTACKS ON RED SEA SHIPPING ESCALATE. IRAN TARGETS ALLEGED MOSSAD SPY BASES IN IRAQ.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Attacks in the Red Sea intensify following U.S. targeting in Yemen. This morning, the M/V ZOGRAFIA was struck with a cruise missile in the southern Red Sea. Yesterday, the American-owned M/V GIBRALTAR EAGLE was also struck with a missile in the Gulf of Aden. Middle East: Overnight, multiple tar...
Jan 16, 2024•3 min
//The Wire//1530Z January 15, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: SAR EFFORTS CONTINUE FOR SAILORS MISSING IN GULF OF ADEN. TAIWAN ELECTIONS RAISE TENSIONS IN REGION// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: U.S. Navy forces continue to search for two sailors that went missing on Saturday. Pentagon statements indicate that the sailors were SEALs who went missing during a boarding operation. No further details at this time. Despite American airstrikes, Yemeni targeting of commercial s...
Jan 15, 2024•3 min
RR The Wire 1630Z January 13, 2024 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 163013Z JAN 24 ICOD: 153013Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: U.S. NAVY SAILORS MISSING AT SEA IN GULF OF ADEN. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: CENTCOM has confirmed that the U.S. Navy is currently conducting SAR operations as two sailors have been reported missing. Airstrikes within Yemen enter their second day as Pentagon officials continue to withhold details of this operation. Little informa...
Jan 13, 2024•4 min
RR The Wire 1730Z January 12, 2024 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 173012Z JAN 24 ICOD: 163012Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: TEXAS SEIZES BORDER CROSSING. YEMEN VOWS RETALIATION FOR STRIKES. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Following major airstrikes within Yemen, Houthi forces have vowed to retaliate. A few hours after the American and British attacks, Yemeni forces conducted an attack on a commercial shipping vessel. The attack was unsuccessful as the miss...
Jan 12, 2024•3 min
PP The Wire 0130Z January 12, 2024 PRECEDENCE: PRIORITY PP DTG: 013012Z JAN 24 ICOD: 010012Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: USA/GBR CONDUCT AIRSTRIKES IN YEMEN. REGIONAL ATTACKS INTENSIFY IN KIND. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- Middle East: At approximately 0230 local time, British and American forces began conducting airstrikes within Yemen. Pentagon officials state that approximately 10 locations were targeted throughout the nation. Targeting has largely focused on the capital city of Sa...
Jan 12, 2024•2 min
RR The Wire 2230Z January 11, 2024 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 223011Z JAN 24 ICOD: 213011Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: IRAN RE-HIJACKS OIL TANKER. PROTESTS CONTINUE IN EUROPE. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: The M/V ST NIKOLAS (an oil tanker bound for Turkey) was hijacked by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 50 NM north of Oman. AC: There is more to this incident than meets the eye. This vessel previously went by a different name, ...
Jan 11, 2024•2 min
RR The Wire 2230Z January 10, 2024 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 223010Z JAN 24 ICOD: 213010Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: SITUATION IN ECUADOR REMAINS TENSE. ATTACKS CONTINUE IN RED SEA. TUNNEL SYSTEM DISCOVERED IN NEW YORK. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- South America: Situation in Ecuador remains tense as military forces begin mobilization in most major cities. The initial hostilities have subsided following this mobilization, but sporadic gunfire and explosions c...
Jan 10, 2024•3 min
RR The Wire 2230Z January 09, 2024 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 223009Z JAN 24 ICOD: 213009Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: CIVIL CONFLICT BEGINS IN ECUADOR. SECDEF AUSTIN CONTINUES HOSPITALIZATION. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- South America: In Ecuador, President Noboa has declared a national state of emergency following cartel hostilities. Fighting broke out this morning following reports that the leader of the Los Choneros cartel, Adolfo Macías Villamar, has esca...
Jan 09, 2024•2 min
RR The Wire 2330Z January 08, 2024 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 233008Z JAN 24 ICOD: 223008Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: SECDEF AUSTIN CONTINUES HOSPITALIZATION FOR MYSTERY ILLNESS. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Widespread protests begin in Germany in response to a variety of taxation and policy issues. So far, significant traffic disruptions have been reported in Berlin as the largely farmer-driven protest begins in earnest. -HomeFront- USA: Following the...
Jan 08, 2024•3 min
Hello everyone, kind of an odd video this time, I will admit. However, when inspiration strikes in the woods, I thought sharing these ideas might be helpful for some of you. Sorry for the audio issues up front; I didn't bring my audio gear as this was very impromptu at the moment. I did think this would be a good transition to some of the more "everyday comms" content we have coming down the pipeline. I also thought a more frank conversation would be helpful for those who have run into a lot of ...
Jan 08, 2024•20 min
RR The Wire 1630Z January 06, 2024 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 163006Z JAN 24 ICOD: 153006Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: MAERSK AGAIN SUSPENDS SHIPPING IN RED SEA. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Following the successful attack on the M/V HANGZHOU last week, Maersk announced a temporary pause of shipping through the Red Sea. Overnight, Maersk has announced an indefinite extension to the shipping pause in response to the realization that OPN PROSPERITY G...
Jan 06, 2024•2 min
RR The Wire 1830Z January 05, 2024 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 183005Z JAN 24 ICOD: 173005Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: INDIA RESCUES HIJACKED SHIP. TENSIONS ESCALATE BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Indian Naval forces conducted rescue operations onboard a hijacked vessel in the Arabian Sea. The vessel, now identified as the M/V LILA NORFOLK, was hijacked two days ago by unknown assailants. Upon boarding, Indian forces di...
Jan 05, 2024•3 min
RR The Wire 2230Z January 04, 2024 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 223004Z JAN 24 ICOD: 213004Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: MERCHANT SHIP HIJACKED IN ARABIAN SEA. SOME EPSTEIN DOCS RELEASED. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: An unidentified ship has reported being boarded by unknown assailants in the Arabian Sea. The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations center has reported the receipt of a distress call from the vessel, and that the crew has taken refuge in the sh...
Jan 04, 2024•2 min
RR The Wire 2200Z January 03, 2024 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 220003Z JAN 24 ICOD: 210003Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT INTESIFIES FOLLOWING TERROR ATTACK IN IRAN. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Tensions escalate throughout the region in response to multiple developing events. In Iran, a terror attack kills hundreds of citizens as multiple explosions occur at a memorial ceremony at Qassem Soleimani's gravesite in Kerman. Attacks o...
Jan 03, 2024•3 min
