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Live Conflict Israel-US vs Iran War (2026)

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5 men have been arrested near the RAF base at Fairford, southern England. The men are suspected of explosives offences and terrorism offences. The base is also used by the USAF.

An Iranian-linked motive is considered the most likely, a source familiar with the investigation said, while a Russian sabotage operation or an Islamist plot were also being looked at.
Britain said in July its armed forces were ready to protect the country from any attack after Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned it not to allow US bombers to fly from Fairford, saying any base used to launch attacks would be a legitimate target.

 
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Why Iran attacks Fujairah but spares Sohar (and the risks ahead for Oman)
The Breakdown:



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  • Fujairah (UAE) is a target: The UAE is a direct geopolitical rival to Iran and a close Western ally. Fujairah hosts a major pipeline built specifically to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. By targeting this port with drones and missiles, Iran sends a clear message: no regional oil export route is safe outside the chokepoint.





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  • Sohar (Oman) is safe: Oman acts as the "Switzerland of the Middle East." It stays strictly neutral and serves as the vital diplomatic bridge between Tehran and the West. Iran will not attack Sohar because destroying Omani infrastructure means losing its most important back-channel diplomatic lifeline.




Future Risks for Oman’s Sohar Region:
While safe from missiles for now, Sohar faces severe long-term threats:

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  • Geopolitical Pressure: As Western powers and Gulf neighbors push Oman to take a firmer stance against Iran, maintaining strict neutrality will become harder. If Sohar is perceived as aiding Iran's rivals during a major escalation, its "diplomatic immunity" could vanish.
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  • Shadow Warfare: The high volume of ship-to-ship oil transfers off Sohar's coast opens the door to stray drone strikes, cyber sabotage, or accidental maritime disasters that could ruin its reputation as a safe Haven.
 
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The Iranian military reported the capture of US Remus 600 underwater drones and a Dive-LD underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz. The Remus 600 underwater drone is used for reconnaissance and mine countermeasures; it can operate at depths of up to 600 meters for as long as 70 hours. The Dive-LD belongs to the class of large unmanned underwater vehicles, with a gross weight approaching three tons. Its design features a 3D-printed hull, yet the vehicle is capable of diving to depths of approximately 6,000 meters. Depending on the specific configuration, the Dive-LD can remain at sea for about ten days.

 

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Recently #UFO were seen over #Tehran
what were these, quite possibly TR 3B Black Astra

TR-3B Black Astra – A UFO or Top Secret Aircraft of USAF​

 

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Why is Iran not playing "hardball"?

Bomb universities. R&D centres. Start-up's. Water reservoirs. Science-Institutions...aso.
 

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Why is Iran not playing "hardball"?

Bomb universities. R&D centres. Start-up's. Water reservoirs. Science-Institutions...aso.

because then isreal/usa will also apply the gaza model to iran. They spent 50 years barking for a war but truthfully never prepared for it in any meaningful manner. I don't even think they had any war plans drawn up for isreal.
 
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