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A senior US general has warned that the Pentagon no longer has enough navy destroyers to keep protecting Israel from Iranian ballistic missiles.
A shortage of navy destroyers is forcing the US military to prioritize protecting the US mainland over Israel.
— @jacksonhinkle Aug 2, 2026
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“On the Psychology of Military Incompetence,” by British psychologist Norman F. Dixon, has long been considered a must-read. But today it is more relevant than ever.
Read FP’s review for free: foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/31…
— @ForeignPolicy Aug 2, 2026
Trump cancels planned attack on Iran: Analysis and Predictions – Google Search google.com/search?q=Trump+ca…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 2, 2026
Trump Halts Iran Strike Amidst Pressure – AI Report – Google Search google.com/search?q=Trump+Ha…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 2, 2026
Putin faces mounting Kremlin dissent as sanctions, economic turmoil, and Ukrainian strikes on the infrastructure deepen elite frustration.
Wealthy figures shift assets abroad as security at Putin’s residence is bolstered against potential mutiny.
— @KyivPost Aug 2, 2026
⚡️BREAKING: Pentagon has Withdrawn American Forces from their Bases in Bahrain and Kuwait due to intensified Iranian Strikes – FT
American Troops are Transferred to Israel and Europe
— @IranObserver0 Aug 2, 2026
#CIA #DIA #Mossad
TRUMP AND IRAN
x.com/mikenov/status/2083912…Michael Novakhov (@mikenov)A ” #RapidDeal” is Unlikely:
Despite the #WhiteHouse‘s optimism, a comprehensive deal ending #Iran‘s nuclear program and permanently opening the strait remains highly improbable in the short term. Iran views its nuclear capabilities and its control over the strait as its ultimate deterrents; surrendering them under threat of force is contrary to Tehran’s established strategic doctrine.
Trump Halts Iran Strike Amidst Pressure – AI Report thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2083912532385742912— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 2, 2026
#Security #Intelligence #News
Iran: no quick and easy solutions.
x.com/mikenov/status/2083912…Michael Novakhov (@mikenov)A ” #RapidDeal” is Unlikely:
Despite the #WhiteHouse‘s optimism, a comprehensive deal ending #Iran‘s nuclear program and permanently opening the strait remains highly improbable in the short term. Iran views its nuclear capabilities and its control over the strait as its ultimate deterrents; surrendering them under threat of force is contrary to Tehran’s established strategic doctrine.
Trump Halts Iran Strike Amidst Pressure – AI Report thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2083912532385742912— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 2, 2026
A ” #RapidDeal” is Unlikely:
Despite the #WhiteHouse‘s optimism, a comprehensive deal ending #Iran‘s nuclear program and permanently opening the strait remains highly improbable in the short term. Iran views its nuclear capabilities and its control over the strait as its ultimate deterrents; surrendering them under threat of force is contrary to Tehran’s established strategic doctrine.
Trump Halts Iran Strike Amidst Pressure – AI Report thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 2, 2026
A “Rapid Deal” is Unlikely: Despite the White House’s optimism, a comprehensive deal ending Iran’s nuclear program and permanently opening the strait remains highly improbable in the short term. Iran views its nuclear capabilities and its control over the strait as its ultimate deterrents; surrendering them under threat of force is contrary to Tehran’s established strategic doctrine.
Trump Halts Iran Strike Amidst Pressure – AI Report thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 2, 2026