Sunday, 29 March 2026

day thirty (13. 305)

Pro-Iranian elements in Iraq have targeted Syria, including lobbing missiles at US bases in the northeastern province of Hasakeh as Oman and Kuwait continue to repel drone assaults and Iran destroys Bahraini and Emirati aluminium factories in retaliation—connecting the industry to the US military. After multiple universities came under attack in Iran, Tehran declares American institutions of higher education in the region to be legitimate targets. A contingency of paratroopers and marines arrive in the Middle East as the US prepares for ground operations, reportedly planning raids rather than a full-scale invasion. The exiled crown prince, the son of the deposed shah is encouraging protesters to rise up and overthrow the theocracy, signalling that he would be willing to take on a leadership role in government. Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have killed three journalists and numerous health care workers, drawing international condemnation.

 
synchronoptica

one year ago: whitewashing America’s past (with synchronopticรฆ) plus happy birthday Amy Sedaris
 
thirteen years ago: A Carol for Another Christmas
 
fourteen years ago: Big Pharma and its lobby 
 
fifteen years ago: the convenience industry of spying 
 
sixteen years ago: Easter break