Archive for the 'War' Category
Iran Announces the Strait of Hormuz Is Closed to the U.S. & Israel
March 25th, 2026If you don’t want to listen to the whole thing, I understand, but I’d strongly suggest listening from 15:29. Summary: There’s probably no military option that will make shipping through the Persian Gulf safe again as long as the Iranians are actively resisting that outcome with their drone and missile systems. If the Iranians can’t […]
U.S. Army Raises Maximum Enlistment Age to 42
March 25th, 2026Via: Army Times: In a sweeping change to its enlistment regulations, the Army has raised the maximum age for eligible recruits to 42, the service announced. Changes highlighted in the memo, which was distributed this week and will go into effect in April, also include the removal of previous enlistment obstacles for recruits who have […]
Short Term Pain For The Long Term Gain
March 25th, 2026Two weeks to flatten the curve. Build back better.
Thousands of Soldiers from U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division Deploying to Middle East
March 25th, 2026Reuters is saying between 3000 and 4000 troops: The Pentagon is expected to send ?thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, two people familiar with the ?matter told Reuters on Tuesday, adding to a massive U.S. military buildup even as President Donald Trump talks about a possible […]
Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division and Senior Staff Ordered to Deploy to Middle East
March 24th, 2026Fox News has learned that the Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division Maj Gen Brandon Tegtmeier and his “command element,” members of his headquarters staff, have been ordered to deploy to the Middle East as the Pentagon and White House weigh whether to send the 82nd Airborne… — Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) March 24, 2026
RUSSIA HALTS AMMONIUM NITRATE EXPORTS
March 24th, 2026Via: ZeroHedge: The fertilizer crisis appears to be worsening just as the Northern Hemisphere planting season, in some areas, is about to begin, with top ammonium nitrate supplier Russia announcing on Tuesday via state media that exports of the critical crop nutrient will be halted. Russia’s state-run news agency TASS said Russia will suspend ammonium […]
Volume in Stock and Oil Futures Surged Minutes Before Trump’s Market-Turning Post
March 23rd, 2026Update: Half a billion dollars bet on oil minutes before Trump climbdown — Iran Says Talks With US Are ‘Fake News’ After Trump Threatens To ‘Just Keep Bombing’, Wants Hormuz To Be ‘Jointly Controlled’ While the news might be fake, the profits are real. 10% for the big guy? Those are rookie numbers. Via: CNBC: […]
Trump Postpones Attack on Iran’s Electricity Infrastructure
March 23rd, 2026Update: Trump Says He and the Ayatollah, “Whoever the Ayatollah Is” Might Control the Strait of Hormuz [???] President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz could come under joint control with Iran following regime change: TRUMP: It would be jointly controlled. REPORTER: By whom? TRUMP: Maybe me. Me and the Ayatollah, whoever the Ayatollah is! […]
Beware The Energy Shock
March 21st, 2026Via: Peak Prosperity:
President of Mexico: Digital Payments Mandatory for Fuel and Road Tolls This Year
March 21st, 2026Via: The Last American Vagabond: In an interview with Bloomberg, Romano stated, “The central bank is preparing to publish protocols to drive the adoption of payments sent by mobile phones.” He noted, “Authorities are studying separate measures that could include eliminating cash payments for some services and products, such as gas stations and toll roads.” […]
