Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi left the Pakistani capital to travel to Oman and Russia for separate as talks with the US were abruptly put on hold once again, the envoys told to cancel their trip to Islamabad, with Trump calling direct negotiations a waste of time, despite claims he received a better offer from Iran shortly before suspending the meeting. 
The American navy continues the blockade of the Persian Gulf and expands operations to detect and disable sea mines and wrest control of the Strait of Hormuz from Iran. Despite the truce, Netanyahu is ordering an intensification on attacks of Hezbollah in the suburbs south of Beirut. Nearly two months into the war, shipping and supply chains frayed beyond easy repair, national economies of all sizes are formulating contingency plans to brace for long term disruption and scarcity. Trump adds that the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ will not deter his Middle East policy.
The American navy continues the blockade of the Persian Gulf and expands operations to detect and disable sea mines and wrest control of the Strait of Hormuz from Iran. Despite the truce, Netanyahu is ordering an intensification on attacks of Hezbollah in the suburbs south of Beirut. Nearly two months into the war, shipping and supply chains frayed beyond easy repair, national economies of all sizes are formulating contingency plans to brace for long term disruption and scarcity. Trump adds that the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ will not deter his Middle East policy.
synchronoptica
one year ago: assorted links worth the revisit (with synchronopticรฆ), crab allies plus Trump and Zelenskyy hold an impromptu meeting at the Pope’s funeral
twelve years ago: net neutrality
thirteen years ago: natural dyes
fourteen years ago: asteroid prospecting
fifteen years ago: passport application process in US made more difficult
