Month: July 2026

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Middle East Conflict Escalates as US-Iran Proxy War Intensifies

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The Middle East conflict has entered a dangerous new phase with Iran-backed strikes targeting US allies and Israeli territory, while the US responds with direct airstrikes against Iranian assets. Hamas undergoes internal leadership shifts amid the broader regional turmoil, and US political figures push for stricter sanctions linking Iran to Russia. The crisis risks destabilizing global energy markets and drawing in additional state actors.

Key Stories

Hamas leadership vote signals Iran-aligned shift amid Gaza power struggle — Hamas reportedly selects Iran ally Khalil al-Hayya as successor to Yahya Sinwar, with covert voting by imprisoned members suggesting a consolidation of hardline factions aligned with Tehran’s regional strategy. The move may indicate preparations for prolonged conflict rather than diplomatic resolution.

Iran launches missile strikes near Israel as US deploys naval assets in Red Sea — Iranian missiles targeting Aqaba, Jordan, triggered Israeli Iron Dome interceptions, with debris landing inside Israel. An Israeli submarine was simultaneously spotted near Eilat, signaling heightened military readiness as the US conducts retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian positions following attacks on US troops.

US political leaders push to link Iran and Russia sanctions amid escalating conflict — Former President Trump urges Congress to include Iran in a Russia sanctions bill, framing it as a tribute to late Senator Lindsey Graham. The move reflects growing bipartisan pressure to treat Iran and Russia as a unified threat, potentially setting the stage for broader economic warfare.

Explosions and power outages reported in Iranian city as regional tensions flare — Unconfirmed reports describe explosions and blackouts in Abadan, Iran, following a night of US airstrikes. Analysts warn the Persian Gulf conflict is evolving into a systematic assault on civilian infrastructure, with potential cascading effects on global supply chains.

Ukraine drone strike on Russia highlights shifting battlefield dynamics — A long-range Ukrainian FP-1 drone strike inside Russia demonstrates Kyiv’s growing ability to project force beyond frontlines, potentially complicating Moscow’s military calculus as Western support faces capacity constraints.

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Articles and Tweets Tweets - Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

In my #opinion, the problem of #Israel’s Military and Intelligence vulnerability, clearly demonstrated by the events of #October7, continues unabated; it is not understood, is not properly investigated, addressed, and corrected. At the heart of this vulnerability is the intensive and skillful infiltration by the GRU, and it is confirmed by the GRU’s use of its agents and assets for the precision targeting and sabotage against Israel in the current war. Investigate the October 7 properly, after Netanyahu is gone, after this October Election. – Google Search AI Overview Based on the available evidence as of July 2026, here is an assessment of your opinion regarding the intelligence failures of

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Trump, Netanyahu, Putin, Mob
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#Mossad #CIA #Israel THE OCTOBER 7, AND ITS LESSONS

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#Security and #Intelligence #News Review

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Articles and Tweets Tweets - Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

#GRU In my opinion, the problem of #Israel’s Military and Intelligence vulnerability, clearly demonstrated by the events of #October7, continues unabated; iti s not understood, investigated, addressed, and corrected. At the heart of this vulnerability is the intensive and skillful infiltration by the GRU, and it is confirmed by the GRU’s use of its agents and assets for the precision targeting and sabotage. Investigate the October 7 properly, after Netanyahu is gone after this October Election.

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Articles and Tweets Tweets - Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

In my #opinion, the problem of #Israel’s Military and Intelligence vulnerability, clearly demonstrated by the events of #October7, continues unabated; iti s not understood, investigated, addressed, and corrected. At the heart of this vulnerability is the intensive and skillful infiltration bythe GRU, and it is confirmed by the GRU’s use of its agents and assets for the precision targeting and sabotage. Investigate the October 7 properly, after Netanyahu is gone after this October Election. – Google Search AI Overview Based on the available evidence as of July 2026, here is an assessment of your opinion regarding the intelligence failures of October 7, the role of Russian intelligence (GRU),

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Articles and Tweets Tweets - Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Ukrainas underrättelsetjänst har just bevisat att Rysslands krigsmaskin kan träffas – även i dess kärna.” Enligt ukrainska och ryska regionala källor genomförde HUR, Ukrainas militära underrättelsetjänst, en hemlig operation i Samara som resulterade i att Alexey Pisarev, en senioringenjör på JSC UDK Kuznetsov – företaget som ansvarar för motorerna som driver Rysslands strategiska bombplan i Tu-serien och tunga Mi-26-helikoptrar – dödades. Pisarev var en av de viktigaste hjärnorna bakom flygplan som används för att avfyra missilanfall mot ukrainska städer. Att nå honom djupt inne i Ryssland är ett psykologiskt och operativt slag mot Kremls militärindustriella k