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Very interesting. Along with the nuke stuff…
[2026-04-22] @justinpodur: 2024: “Iran accuses several upwind states of stealing its clouds and reducing its rain.”
“In the mid-20th century, the USA pursued Project Stormfury, whose goal was to weaken hurricanes using a variety of possible weather control methods.”
The “meteorological weapons taboo” is probably a lot like the “child killing taboo”. Honored by lots but not by Israel / America.
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Brigadier General Majid Mousavi, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force (image from archive).The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warns that if Iran’s southern neighbors aid potential American attacks against the Islamic Republic, the country’s retaliation will rob them of the capacity to continue producing oil.
“And let the southern neighbors know: If their territory and resources are used by the United States to attack the Iranian nation, they must bid farewell to oil production in West Asia,” Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mousavi, the force’s commander, said on Tuesday.
He reminded that even during the period of “military silence,” the force has remained vigilant, eyes wide open and hands on the trigger, ready to defend this ancient land and its civilization spanning thousands of years.
The comments came in the context of a two-week lull that was announced by US President Donald Trump on April 7 following at least 100 waves of successful and decisive retaliatory strikes against the US’s and the Israeli regime’s latest bout of unprovoked aggression targeting the country.
The reprisal delivered severe blows to sensitive and strategic American and Israeli targets across the region, including those lying in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
Also on Tuesday, Iran’s highest operational command unit said the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces enjoy the upper hand in the face of the adversaries, and, therefore, do not let US President Donald Trump misrepresent the conditions governing the battlefield.
The remarks by Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, came after successive claims made by Trump concerning the state of affairs in the strategic waterway following his announcement of a short-term ceasefire.
The claims saw Trump take to his Truth Social platform, alleging that Iran had “agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again.” He also claimed that the United States’ “naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete.” Trump additionally said that ceasefire negotiations “should go very quickly in that most of the points are already negotiated.”
Iranian officials have, however, categorically dismissed all such claims. The Islamic Republic even moved swiftly to close the chokehold to all traffic after Trump announced continuation of the blockade. Tehran has also refused to rejoin negotiations with Washington as long as the latter would not abandon its pressure tactics.
Source: Press tv
[2026-04-22] @PressTV: According to CNN, over the last seven weeks of war on Iran, the US military has expended at least 45% of its stockpile of Precision Strike Missiles; at least half of its inventory of THAAD missiles; and nearly 50% of its stockpile of Patriot air defense interceptor missiles.
[2026-04-21] @Tracking_Power: This excellent exposé of Mossad’s methodology in conducting assassinations in Lebanon is essential viewing.
Make sure you subscribe and donate to @/AlMahtta0 and follow @/RadwanMortada.
I hope they will be able to put English subtitles on all their videos. No doubt donations would help this along.
(27:13 video)
[2026-04-22] @AidanSimardone: Just the beginning. Jet fuel has supplies have completely collapsed
@FT: The German carrier cancelled about 120 daily flights and said it would drop unprofitable routes from Munich and Frankfurt until the end of the summer season. https://ft.trib.al/MMYTzqp
🇦🇪⚡️🇺🇸 Prominent UAE commentator: It is time to think about closing the American bases as they are a burden and not a strategic asset
https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/182385
Lmao sounds like copium. ‘We can defend ourselves so close the bases USA, please so we don’t get bombed anymore, please just close the bases already’. However, I don’t care what these zio slaves say as long as they really go through the shedding of US bases.
Maybe this is getting too much into weird knock-on effects of the war but that’s the part that interests me the most tbqh
Arrests as protesters hit the streets over high fuel prices, cost of living – NTV Kenya [2026-04-22]
Police on Tuesday arrested protesters demonstrating against high fuel prices and rising cost of living outside the Kenya National Archives in Nairobi.
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In a statement, the rights group noted that the planned protests are a response to rising fuel costs and their worsening impact on households and the wider economy.
The organisation reminded the National Police Service (NPS) that the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful assembly under Article 37, stressing that police are obligated to facilitate not restrict demonstrations.
“The Constitution of Kenya guarantees every person the right to assemble, demonstrate, picket, and present petitions peacefully and unarmed. The police bear a primary responsibility to facilitate and protect this right, not suppress it.,” the statement read.
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Amnesty said protest notifications are meant for coordination of public safety, not for seeking permission from authorities.
The organisation also cautioned police against the use of excessive force, citing past protests in which it documented cases of brutality, arbitrary arrests, harassment of journalists, and obstruction of medical personnel.
It warned that officers and commanders could be held personally liable for violations of constitutional and international human rights standards.
“Individual officers and their commanders may be held personally and criminally liable for violations of human rights, the Constitution, and Kenyan law,” the human rights group said.
Amnesty further pointed to a recent High Court decision in Kisumu, which declared the use of live ammunition against unarmed civilians during protests unlawful and unconstitutional.
The court, it noted, condemned instances where civilians were shot in their homes, on streets, or while fleeing, describing such incidents as a “grave failure of policing” and a violation of life and dignity.
Against this backdrop, Amnesty issued a series of operational recommendations to police ahead of the demonstrations.
The group called on officers to ensure full facilitation of peaceful protests, warning against arrests or intimidation of demonstrators who are lawfully exercising their rights.
It further emphasised strict command responsibility, insisting that senior officers will be held accountable for misconduct by personnel under their supervision.
“All officers must be clearly identifiable, with uniforms, name tags, and service numbers visible at all times,” the advisory stated.
On use of force, Amnesty stressed that it must remain a last resort and strictly adhere to necessity and proportionality principles.
“The use of live ammunition, rubber bullets, tear gas, or water cannons against peaceful protesters is prohibited,” it said, adding that de-escalation and dialogue should be prioritised.
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The organisation also urged protection of journalists, warning against interference with media operations, internet access, or live broadcasts during the protests.
“Any shutdown or disruption of media would amount to unlawful restrictions on freedom of expression and access to information,” it warned.
Health workers, human rights observers, and other neutral actors, it added, must be guaranteed safe passage and protection at all times.
Amnesty also urged police to distinguish between peaceful demonstrators and individuals involved in isolated criminal acts, cautioning against collective punishment.
It further underscored legal safeguards for arrested persons, including timely access to legal counsel and appearance in court within 24 hours.
“All arrests must be lawful, targeted, and based on individual responsibility,” the statement said.
The rights body also called for immediate reporting of any deaths or serious injuries to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and full cooperation with oversight institutions.
“Public order and human rights are not mutually exclusive,” the organisation concluded. “There must be no further loss of life, no excessive use of force, and no suppression of media freedom during the exercise of the right to peaceful protest.”
Fuel prices continue sharp drop in latest adjustment – Nhan Dan [2026-04-21]
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The price of E5RON92 biofuel is capped at 21,934 VND (0.83 USD) per litre, down 658 VND per litre from the previous level, while RON95-III gasoline now costs no more than 23,042 VND per litre, a decrease of 719 VND per litre.
Retail fuel prices in Viet Nam were sharply reduced from 16:00 on April 21 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Ministry of Finance.
Accordingly, the price of E5RON92 biofuel is capped at 21,934 VND (0.83 USD) per litre, down 658 VND per litre from the previous level, while RON95-III gasoline now costs no more than 23,042 VND per litre, a decrease of 719 VND per litre.
The price of diesel 0.05S was reduced significantly to a maximum of 27,856 VND per litre, down 3,185 VND, while 180CST 3.5S mazut oil is capped at 19,631 VND per kilogram, a drop of 701 VND.
In this price management period, the authorities decided to allocate funds to the Petroleum Price Stabilisation Fund at 200 VND per litre for biofuel, 400 VND per litre for gasoline, and 600 VND per litre or kilogram for diesel and mazut oil. However, they opted not to disburse the funds for any petroleum products
Viet Nam’s fuel prices remain lower than those in several neighbouring countries, including Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and China, according to the MoIT.
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Vietnam seeks stable jet fuel supplies from China amid Middle East disruptions – VoV [2026-04-20]
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Vietnam has called on China to help maintain stable jet fuel supplies for its airlines as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global energy supply chains.
Aircraft at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Uong Viet Dung has sent a letter to Song Zhiyong, head of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), regarding the issue.
The move follows high-level exchanges between the two countries, particularly the recent state visit to China by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, which reaffirmed the importance of comprehensive bilateral cooperation across sectors.
According to Dung, the crisis in the Middle East has caused significant disruptions to global and regional oil supply chains, adversely affecting airline operations due to jet fuel shortages. Vietnamese carriers are also facing similar challenges.
On the basis of the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two nations, as well as close ties between their aviation authorities, the CAAV has asked the CAAC to direct relevant fuel suppliers to ensure sufficient and stable supplies for Vietnam.
These suppliers include Sinopec, PetroChina, and China National Offshore Oil Corporation, which are key players in providing aviation fuel to Vietnamese importers under existing contracts.
The Vietnamese aviation authority expressed hope that support from the CAAC and Chinese fuel providers will help local airlines maintain stable operations on routes between the two countries, thereby meeting growing travel demand and facilitating people-to-people exchanges.
Mời quý độc giả theo dõi VOV.VN trên
[2026-04-22] @globaltimesnews: #US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will extend the ceasefire with #Iran as the current two-week truce is set to expire on Wednesday night, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday.
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Hezbollah Military Media issued on Tuesday a statement which announced that the Islamic Resistance fighters responded to the Israeli violations of the ceasefire by striking an artillery bunker of the “Israeli” enemy army in Kfar Giladi settlement with a rocket barrage and a swarm of loitering drones.
What follows is the text of the statement:
In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the blatant and documented violations committed by the “Israeli” enemy, which have exceeded 200 breaches since the ceasefire came into effect and included attacks on civilians and the destruction of their homes and villages in southern Lebanon, and based on the right to resist occupation and expel it, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:50 on Tuesday 21-04-2026 an artillery bunker of the “Israeli” enemy army in Kfar Giladi settlement—the source of the latest artillery shelling toward Yohmor Al-Shaqif town—with a rocket barrage and a swarm of loitering drones.
Israeli occupation forces have escalated violations of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, carrying out sustained demolition operations aimed at destroying civilian infrastructure in the southern border villages, amid artillery shelling and continuous aerial surveillance.
Destruction after Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operations in the southern Lebanese town of Rshaf (April 21, 2026).
Source: Al-Manar English Website
🚨Tasnim: Iranian naval forces attacked several American warships using drones after the US attack
🔹️The Iranian ship that was attacked by American forces was coming from China to Iran.
🇮🇷 Tasnim News: Iran prepared for possible resumption of war
Monitoring of US movements in recent days points to several notable shifts:
- Repositioning of certain US warships.
- An unprecedented airlift for equipment transfers.
- Multiple heavy C-5 and C-17 aircraft involved in weapons transport.
- Amphibious island-seizure drills in Bahrain and rapid coastal assault exercises.
- Extensive US reconnaissance drone flights over Iranian islands.
- Repositioning of certain US air defense systems in the region.
Iran is simultaneously considering two scenarios and has prepared for both.
➡Scenario 1: The US buildup is psychological pressure aimed at extracting concessions at the negotiating table. Washington threatens on one hand while constantly amplifying talk of negotiations in the media on the other. Iran has put forward its proposals based on realism and the fundamental rights of the Iranian nation — it is the US that must abandon its excessive demands. As past pressure and threats have had no effect on Iran’s negotiating position, this time will be no different.
➡Scenario 2: The talk of negotiations is cover for a surprise military strike targeting Iranian islands. The US has extensive experience using negotiations as a deception tool — twice in the past year it attacked Iran while publicly claiming talks were progressing.
Iran is fully prepared this time and considers the war scenario more likely than continued negotiations. Based on preparations carried out over the past two weeks, Iran is ready to deliver a memorable hellish opening to any renewed conflict with the US and Israel.
Analysis of Iran’s positioning also indicates that if war resumes and infrastructure is again targeted, Iran will fully abandon the restraints it observed in the first round regarding Bab al-Mandab, Aramco, Yanbu, and Fujairah.
More than 1,000 homes in Tel Aviv have been left uninhabitable by the recent war with Iran, the city’s mayor said Saturday, Anadolu reports.
🚨 Aref: Security of the Strait of Hormuz is not free
🔹️It is not possible to limit Iran’s oil exports and expect free security for others; the choice is clear: either a free oil market for all, or the risk of significant costs for everyone
🔹️The stability of global fuel prices depends on the guaranteed and sustainable end of economic and military pressure against Iran and its allies.
