Michael Horowitz
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Geopolitical and security analyst, Views are my own.
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Iran's Foreign Minister is set to visit Islamabad today, according to government source in Pakistan
28 days ago
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An Iranian delegation is planning to arrive tomorrow in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, despite sending mixed messages, according to two senior Iranian officials quoted by the NYT
about 1 month ago
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The spokesperson of
#Iran's
military operations room says Iran is rescinding its previous decision to allow a limited number of oil tankers and commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, due to the continuation of the US blockade
about 1 month ago
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Iranian delegation in Islamabad
about 1 month ago
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Trump says in an interview with Fox that he believes he can get a deal with
#Iran
by monday. He says Iran is negotiating now, and that he would "ideally" take Iran's oil if Tehran is unwilling to make an agreement
about 2 months ago
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#Breaking
: Israeli media reports Israel targeted Ali Larijani overnight. The result of the attack is being investigated.
2 months ago
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Fire in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, following an Iranian drone attack
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#Breaking
an official with the EU naval mission Aspides says vessels have been receiving transmission from Iran's revolutionary guards saying no ship is allowed to pass the strait of Hormuz
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Iran's defense minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards ​commander ‌Mohammed Pakpour are reportedly killed in Israeli strikes — Reuters
3 months ago
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#Breaking
| Trump tells Iranians: “When we are finished, take over your government, it will be yours to take. This will probably be your only chance for generations.”
3 months ago
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#Breaking
| President Trump says the US military has begun major combat operations in Iran, a short time ago.
3 months ago
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The US authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel and family members from Israel due to "safety risks".
3 months ago
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Zelenskiy says he thinks a new trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place in early March
3 months ago
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The US Embassy in Lebanon evacuated dozens of its employees today via Rafik Hariri International Airport as a precautionary measure in light of anticipated regional developments, according to information obtained by Lebanese news channel LBCI.
3 months ago
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The UAE says it has successfully thwarted organized cyber attacks of a "terrorist nature" that targeted its digital infrastructure and vital sectors in an attempt to "destabilize the nation and disrupt essential services"
3 months ago
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US removing guardrails from proposed Saudi nuclear deal, document says
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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US removing guardrails from proposed Saudi nuclear deal, document says
Trump has told Congress he is pursuing a civil nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia that does not include non-proliferation safeguards the U.S. has long said would ensure the kingdom does not develop nuclea...
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-removing-guardrails-proposed-saudi-nuclear-deal-document-says-2026-02-19/
3 months ago
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White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt says there are “many arguments one could make” for a strike on Iran. She says Tehran “would be wise to make a deal.”
3 months ago
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U.S. Smuggled Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Protest Crackdown
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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Exclusive | U.S. Smuggled Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Protest Crackdown
The Trump administration covertly sent terminals into Iran in an effort to keep dissidents online following Tehran’s stifling of internet access.
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-smuggled-thousands-of-starlink-terminals-into-iran-after-protest-crackdown-69a8c74f?mod=e2tw
3 months ago
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Unpacking Netanyahu’s rush to Washington My new long-read analysis
en.majalla.com/node/329612/...
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Unpacking Netanyahu’s rush to Washington
His meeting with Trump on 11 February, moved up a full week from its original date and just after talks began between Iran and the US, isn't a routine consultation between allies—it's an intervention
https://en.majalla.com/node/329612/politics/unpacking-netanyahu%E2%80%99s-rush-washington
3 months ago
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Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran's national security council, will visit Oman on Tuesday
3 months ago
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright will soon travel to Venezuela to meet its leaders and discuss the future of its state-run oil company
3 months ago
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Israel warns Trump: We may act alone if Iran crosses ballistic missile red line
www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
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Israel may strike Iran alone, defense officials warn US | The Jerusalem Post
“We told the Americans we will strike alone if Iran crosses the red line we set on ballistic missiles,” the source said, adding that Israel is not yet at that threshold.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-885948
3 months ago
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I thought Canadians were nice. How Mark Carney stole my book idea, named the geopolitical rupture of our time, and told America to buzz off—all in one Davos speech. Read more:
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
3 months ago
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Iranian Foreign Minister on negotiating with the US: "We need to see preconditions and an agenda first" "We are ready for negotiations, but we are also ready for war"
4 months ago
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Trump vs Iran: What now? My analysis
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
4 months ago
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Israel says Hamas may soon cede Gaza to technocrats, but will keep grip on Strip
www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-...
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Israel says Hamas may soon cede Gaza to technocrats, but will keep grip on Strip
Disarmament seen as unlikely without years-long military campaign, security official says, adding that terror group's civil servants and police force could take year to replace
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-hamas-may-soon-cede-gaza-to-technocrats-but-will-keep-grip-on-strip/
4 months ago
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Iran 'Practically Naked' If US Attacks, But Can Retaliate With Force With some of my thoughts on hashtag#Iran's remaining military capabilities.
www.rferl.org/a/iran-us-is...
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Iran 'Practically Naked' If US Attacks, But Can Retaliate With Force
Iran would be unable to repel a possible US air attack but has the capability to retaliate against US military and commercial interests in the region, experts said.
https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-us-israel-strikes-war/33662293.html
4 months ago
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President Trump says "It's time to look for new leadership in
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4 months ago
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Iran vs US: Is Trump bluffing to buy time, or really climbing down the escalation ladder? I explore the question in my latest newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
4 months ago
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Trump when asked if military action on Iran is off the table: We will watch and see what the process is and go from there
4 months ago
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German authorities have issued a new NOTAM cautioning German airlines from entering Iranian airspace - Flightradar24
4 months ago
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Undated video of security forces moving to crack down on protests in
#Iran
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4 months ago
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#New
: US tells personnel in Saudi Arabia to exercise caution
4 months ago
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Trump on US allies in Iran: I think they should get out.
4 months ago
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Israel sharpens its focus amid growing unrest in Iran My latest analysis on Israel's view of the protests in Iran
en.majalla.com/node/329148/...
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Israel sharpens its focus amid growing unrest in Iran
Last year's 12-day war with Iran was ostensibly aimed at its nuclear programme. This time, the regime is significantly weakened, presenting an opportunity Israel may feel it can't miss.
https://en.majalla.com/node/329148/politics/israel-sharpens-its-focus-amid-growing-unrest-iran
4 months ago
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Protest tonight in Heravi, Tehran
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4 months ago
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#Iran's
President Pezeshkian is due to make a speech tomorrow, amidst the escalating wave of unrest in the country
4 months ago
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Wrapping up 2025 - In Books
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
4 months ago
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A quick update on the situation in
#Iran
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
4 months ago
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The Iranian regime says two police officers were killed and 30 injured in Lordegan during protests
4 months ago
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Latvia Prime Minister says damage to an optical cable belonging to a private company has been detected in the Baltic Sea.
5 months ago
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15 members of the Presidential Security Battalion who were protecting
#Maduro
were killed during the US raid in Venezuela, according to independent Venezuelan media outlets. In total 25 people were killed, including at least one civilian.
5 months ago
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#Breaking
: Trump says US is not afraid of boots on the ground
5 months ago
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CIA had a source in the Venezuelan government who helped them track and locate Maduro - two sources familiar with the operation tell Reuters.
5 months ago
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The U.S. Army's Delta Force carried out the operation to capture Maduro, officials told CBS News.
5 months ago
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#Breaking
: Venezuela's Vice President says does not know the whereabouts of President Maduro
5 months ago
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Report of an airstrike in the Cuartel de la Montaña 4F (February 4th Mountain Barracks) - a site hosting the remains of Hugo Chavez
5 months ago
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#Breaking
The Venezuelan government has issued a statement denouncing the US military attacks and calling for popular mobilization. According to the govt, defense plans have been activated. "The entire country must stand up to defeat this imperialist aggression"
5 months ago
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#NEW
footage of the aftermath of strike in the La Guaira port, north of Caracas - a ship appears to have been targeted.
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Strike against La Carlota Air Base
#Venezuela
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