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How Journalists Are Reporting From Iran With No Internet After strikes killed senior Iranian officials, Iran cut off internet access. Journalists are relying on satellite links, encrypted apps, and smuggled footage to report from inside the country.

After strikes killed senior Iranian officials, Iran cut off internet access. Journalists are relying on satellite links, encrypted apps, and smuggled footage to report from inside the country. www.wired.com/story/how-jo...

Exclusive: U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say U.S. Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the weekend, two U.S. officials said on Monday—a rare use ​of force at a diplomatic post that could sharply escalate tensions in the country ‌amid widespread protests over the killing of Iran's leader.

(Reuters) — US Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the weekend. www.reuters.com/world/asia-pa...

Oil and gas as well as other goods are at risk along with the people transporting them. They won’t be counted in the military dead, but their losses are still significant and unnecessary. May their memory be a blessing.

CNN: Three US fighter jets accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, military says By Haley Britzky , Helen Regan Helen Regan , Eyad Kourdi , Isaac Yee , Teele Rebane , Lucas Lilieholm Updated 13 hr ago

Reuters: Fire at US embassy complex in Riyadh after blast heard, sources say By Reuters March 2, 20266:23 PM CSTUpdated 13 mins ago

New York Times: U.S. military death toll rises to 6

CNN: State Dept urges US citizens to "DEPART NOW" from countries throughout Middle East

Two days into the war:

- three F-15s shot down

- U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia in flames

- six U.S. service members confirmed dead; more wounded

- State Department tells Americans to flee the entire Middle East

Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.): "It's a little bit disheartening to hear that the UK govt is arranging transport for the British citizens, whereas here as Americans we feel abandoned. The State Dept is in survival mode because as we know the administration reduced their budget by almost half."

Starmer: "I will not permit, I will not commit our military personnel to unlawful action. That is not what they would expect and deserve. They are entitled to better than that."

Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran New analysis shows that attacks on satellite navigation systems have impacted some 1,100 ships in the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

NEW: More than 1,000 ships have been impacted by GPS jamming and spoofing attacks since the US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. @mattburgess1.bsky.social reports: www.wired.com/story/gps-at...

How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last? When the modern electric vehicle was still in its infancy, drivers worried that vehicles would need expensive battery replacements within a few years. But battery lifespans are exceeding expectations.

Some good news
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This Gulf War-Era ‘SNL’ Sketch Perfectly Captures The Media Frenzy Of The Syria Strikes

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What Emergency Managers Say They Need More Than Ever We heard from more than 40 current and former emergency managers in 11 states about what they need to prepare for the next disaster — and what they aren’t getting.

NEW: Local emergency managers, the behind-the-scenes coordinators who mobilize help during disasters, have raised the same point time and again:

We need resources to protect people in harm’s way — before the harm arrives.

Belgian, French Forces Seize Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ tanker in North Sea - USNI News Belgian military forces, supported by the French military, seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Saturday in the North Sea as part of operation “Blue Intruder.” MT Ethera was intercepted in the Bel...

Belgian, French Forces Seize Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ tanker in North Sea — USNI News
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PRESS RELEASE | March 2, 2026 Three U.S. F-15s Involved in Friendly Fire Incident in Kuwait; Pilots Safe USCENTCOM TAMPA, Fla. - At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait due to an apparent friendly fire incident. During active combat-that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones - the U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses. All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation.

Glad the crews are safe, but jesus what a mess

Iran Attack: U.S. Jet Fighters Mistakenly Downed by Kuwait - Live Updates Israel launches dozens of strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, widening the conflict, while U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran continue. Follow along for live updates, news and analysis as the conflict in the Middle East unfolds.

Three U.S. jet fighters were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, the U.S. military said .

“A squirter”

Are you fucking kidding me

We are so far away from “from these honored dead we take increased devotion” etc etc

All I feel is derision from the top US defense official

Q: What are our objectives and how were the soldiers who were killed killed?

HEGSETH: To ensure they can't use a conventional umbrella to continue a pursuit of nuclear ambitions. As it pertains to the US casualties, every once in a while you might have a squirter that makes it's way through

"No stupid rules of engagement" is exactly the kind of undisciplined, poorly worded, for-effect line that should get Sean Parnell and everyone else at the OSD comms shop shit-canned by lunch. It's doing the enemies homework for them. It's a complete unforced error. It serves no useful purpose.

Hegseth: "Israel has clear missions as well for which we are grateful. Capable partners are good partners, unlike so many of our traditional allies who wring their hands and clutch their pearls, hemming and hawing about the use of force ... no stupid rules of engagement."

Pentagon offers no evidence to support claim it attacked Iran in defense The Trump administration’s effort to construct a case for war after shots started flying has few historical parallels.

Pentagon briefers have told congressional staff that Iran had no plans to preemptively strike U.S. forces or bases in the region.

Whiskey Pete again off the rails this morning with his arrogant, macho bullshit.

This won’t play out well people.

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This appears to be the first time mainstream media reporters are back at Pentagon since they refused to sign Hegseth's pledge not to do journalism. The Trump admin clearly wants the added exposure of live coverage from actual news outlets instead of just the pretenders like the daily caller....

Remember that the Pentagon purged the press corps just a few months ago

ANNA PAULINA LUNA: It is not the intention of the US government to invade

RAMPELL: Did we not just invade?

LUNA: Are you seeing boots on the ground there?

RAMPELL: We just killed the leader of the country! The president has called it a war

LUNA: Strategic strikes are not war

JORDAN: Really?

But when his country called for Trump to serve, his daddy’s tenant faked a bone spurs diagnosis so someone else could go in his place.

For everyone else, “that’s the way it is.” bsky.app/profile/meid...

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The Comfort is in Port in Mississippi, Mercy is off the coast of Panama according to maritime tracking.
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Workers laboring in a cauliflower field after a heavy rain

"Camilo" sent this from where he is harvesting cauliflower in Santa Maria CA. "The recent rains have made the grounds extremely slippery so we have to be very careful not to slip. It makes the hard work we do even harder." #WeFeedYou

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It's sad that some things will never change . . .

... this is a Soviet cartoon from 1953 that's still relevant today.

"Only one person is served in this restaurant."

💠 😔 💠

Spent an hour on the phone talking to a former cadet who’s now out in the force. Started with “what do I do about personnel issues” and went to “what in the hell is happening in the world.” I’ll always be so proud of the leaders that never stop thinking critically and asking the right questions

Ranking Member of the House Armed Services:

"I ... still have not heard from anybody from the Department of Defense -- nor has Chairman Mike Rogers, the Republican Chairman of my committee or in the Senate."

(hat tip: @acyn.bsky.social)

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Naval History - April 2026, Volume 41, Number 2

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