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//The Wire//2230Z February 9, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: SITUATION IN GAZA DETERIORATING. FARMER PROTESTS CONTINUE.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: The situation in Gaza, having deteriorated significantly over the past few weeks, has become increasingly more serious following the increase of tensions between Israel and Egypt. These tensions come as Israeli rhetoric...

//The Wire//1900Z February 8, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: USMC HELICOPTER FOUND IN CALIFORNIA, NO SURVIVORS REPORTED.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: The U.S. conducted multiple airstrikes in Baghdad overnight, targeting senior leadership of local Kataib Hezbollah brigades. This is a continuation of the sporadic strikes that have been conducted in the region since th...

//The Wire//1730Z February 7, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: HOUTHI ATTACKS CONTINUE. USMC HELICOPTER MISSING NEAR SAN DIEGO.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -HomeFront- CA: A USMC CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter has gone missing in transit from Creech Air Force Base in Nevada to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. SAR efforts are underway as an initial search of the last reported position yielded no resul...

//The Wire//1900Z February 6, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: HOUTHI TARGETING CONTINUES IN RED SEA. BORDER CRISIS CONTINUES AT HOME.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Yesterday, CENTCOM confirmed U.S. forces engaged 2x Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) that were allegedly being staged for an attack. No additional details were provided regarding this alleged newly-fielded w...

Hey everyone, I've been getting a few questions about the Incident Response page from our GhostNet guide and decided I might as well describe the thought process a bit more clearly.  I feel really hesitant to discuss such ideas that are not cemented in stone, because just making things up as we go along is not generally a good idea. However, in the interest of expediency, here's what we&...

//The Wire//2130Z February 5, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: BORDER CRISIS CONTINUES DESPITE IMPROVMENTS//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- United Kingdom: King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. In the statements provided by Buckingham Palace the type of cancer was not disclosed. No further information at this time. Red Sea/HOA: U.S. targeting of Houthi sites continues to bec...

//The Wire//2130Z February 3, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: INITIAL BDA OF AMERICAN STRIKES UNDERWHELMING//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: A stabbing attack in Paris wounded three at Gare de Lyon railway station yesterday. The assailant is reportedly a refugee from Mali. Middle East: Initial assessment of the American strikes in Syria indicates little damage. The substantial...

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//The Wire//2300Z February 2, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: U.S. BEGINS RETALIATORY STRIKES IN SYRIA//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Farmer protests continue to cause widespread disruptions throughout much of mainland western Europe. Major roads remain blocked surrounding government buildings in Brussels, Paris, and Arnhem as demonstrations become more organized and widespr...

//The Wire//2200Z February 1, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PROTESTS CONTINUE IN EUROPE, DESPITE LACK OF MEDIA COVERAGE//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- United Kingdom: An acid attack wounds 12 people in southwest London. The attacker has been identified as 35 year old Abdul Shokoor Ezedi. The attacker remains a fugitive as a woman and her two children remain hospitalized from the a...

//The Wire//2300Z January 31, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PROTESTS IN EUROPE ESCALATE//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Protests in France intensified yesterday afternoon as farmers succeeded in encircling Paris, stopping traffic along all major roads into the city. Preparations are underway in Belgium, Italy, and Germany to prepare for similar ongoing demonstrations that a...

//The Wire//2300Z January 30, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: U.S. AIRSTRIKES IN MIDDLE EAST LIKELY IMMINENT//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Protests in France intensify following public outrage over taxation issues. French farmers have been protesting in earnest for months, with demonstrations reaching historic levels within the past few weeks. Demonstrations have also becom...

//The Wire//2130Z January 29, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: THREE U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN NORTHERN JORDAN, DOZENS WOUNDED//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Yesterday three American service members were killed, and 34 wounded in a kamikaze drone strike on a covert base in northern Jordan. The strike appears to have targeted a tent serving as temporary billeting for...

//The Wire//2130Z January 27, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TRUCKER PROTESTS BEGIN ORGANIZING FOR SOUTHERN U.S. BORDER//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: As the war in Gaza continues, Israel amplifies rhetoric indicating possible actions in Lebanon. Israeli forces have been observed to increase defenses along the northern border with Lebanon over the past couple of months...

//The Wire//2230Z January 26, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS CONTINUES REINFORCING BORDER. OIL TANKER STRUCK IN GULF OF ADEN.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria intensify overnight. AC: In addition to the impacts of the war in Gaza, these attacks are probably in response to Pentagon statements hinting at drawing down forces in Ir...

//The Wire//2230Z January 25, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS CONTINUES BORDER POSTURE//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Tensions mount in Iraq as increased rhetoric indicates a possible change in US posture throughout the region. Rumors persist regarding whether or not the US will be leaving or reducing posture in Iraq following recent political events. These sentim...

//The Wire//2130Z January 24, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS REAFFIRMS DEFENSIVE STANCE. MAERSK FAILS ATTEMPT TO RECOMMENCE OPERATIONS IN RED SEA//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Canada: Following a months-long investigation into Justin Trudeau’s actions during the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” trucker protests, the Federal Court of Canada has ruled that Trudeau’s actions were unconsti...

//The Wire//2300Z January 23, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TEXAS CONTINUES CURRENT THREAT POSTURE AT BORDER//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Protests and counter-protests continue on a variety of issues. Anti-government protests remain constant in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Poland, Spain, and Romania. Pro-government counter protests have been observed in limited capa...

//The Wire//2130Z January 22, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: SCOTUS RULES AGAINST TEXAS’ ACTIONS TO PREVENT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight 127 (originally scheduled to depart Manchester, U.K. for New York) was canceled after a boarding passenger looked out their window and noticed four missing screws from the aircraft’s win...

//The Wire//1830Z January 20, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CONFLICTS IN GAZA AND RED SEA CONTINUE. US BORDER CRISIS REMAINS TENSE//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Tensions between the U.K. and Russia increase as Russia plans to halt a 1956 agreement allowing British fishing companies to operate within the Barents Sea. This comes as NATO plans to launch the largest military...

//The Wire//2330Z January 19, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: HOUTHI FORCES BEGIN TARGETING AMERICAN OIL TANKERS.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Conflict continues in Gaza. Over the past few days, fighting along the northern border with Lebanon has intensified following Israeli raids. Hezbollah has also increased rocket attacks, with the Israeli port city of Haifa being...

//The Wire//2330Z January 18, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PAKISTAN RETALIATES IN RESPONSE TO IRANIAN STRIKES. ATTACKS ON RED SEA SHIPPING INCREASE IN FREQUENCY.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: In response to Iranian missile strikes, Pakistan strikes targets in Iran. Last night, ISIS forces in Iraq successfully downed an American MQ-9 Reaper near Baghdad. AC: This is...

//The Wire//2130Z January 17, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: RED SEA ATTACKS CONTINUE.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Iran continues to conduct ballistic missile strikes. Strikes have been reported in Pakistan, targeting alleged Israeli-linked groups within southwestern Pakistan. Strikes have also been reported in Syria, targeting ISIS factions within the northwestern...

//The Wire//1930Z January 16, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: ATTACKS ON RED SEA SHIPPING ESCALATE. IRAN TARGETS ALLEGED MOSSAD SPY BASES IN IRAQ.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Attacks in the Red Sea intensify following U.S. targeting in Yemen. This morning, the M/V ZOGRAFIA was struck with a cruise missile in the southern Red Sea. Yesterday, the American-owned M/V GIB...

//The Wire//1530Z January 15, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: SAR EFFORTS CONTINUE FOR SAILORS MISSING IN GULF OF ADEN. TAIWAN ELECTIONS RAISE TENSIONS IN REGION//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: U.S. Navy forces continue to search for two sailors that went missing on Saturday. Pentagon statements indicate that the sailors were SEALs who went missing during a boarding oper...