INTL The U.S. embassy in Baghdad is preparing for an ordered evacuation, citing “heightened security risks.”
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Macgyver
You also got your last Timebomb. Well that sucks.
Is that the everyone leave and the last person out the door light the fuse to level the place?
Depending on what's playing out that could very much be the case.
223shootersc
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//The Wire//2000Z June 11, 2025//
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//BLUF: INDICATIONS AND WARNINGS EMERGE REGARDING DEVELOPMENTS IN MIDDLE EAST. RIOTS CONTINUE TO EXPAND IN MANY MAJOR U.S. CITIES. RIOTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND BECOME MORE KINETIC.//
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Middle East: Indications and warnings are growing regarding an unknown threat to the United States throughout the region. Reports have emerged indicating that the US Navy base in Bahrain is at an increased defensive posture, and that non-essential staffers and their families are currently being evacuated from the American Embassies in Baghdad, Kuwait, and Bahrain. A few moments ago the UKMTO office also issued a very vague warning statement, advising mariners to be advised of increasing tensions through the Strait of Hormuz.
AC: At the moment, none of this is confirmed, but the rumors are trickling out anyway, since this appears to be a very time-sensitive threat, whatever it is. Nobody knows what's going on for sure, but a lot of diplomatic stations and military bases are at an increased level of readiness right now, which looks to be related to a very specific threat of some kind. Shooting from the hip (without any solid detail to go on), this could be related to an imminent Iranian nuclear test, or it could be related to Israel launching pre-emptive strikes to prevent such. Either way, the threat is extremely vague, but the heightened readiness seems real enough.
Northern Ireland: Protests transitioned into rioting throughout several cities overnight, from a few different perspectives. Originally, riots broke out over the weekend in response to immigration issues and the assault of a child. However, as unrest has spread, opportunistic criminals have taken advantage of the fray to conduct looting that was unrelated to the initial incident.
-HomeFront-
USA: Counter-ICE protests have emerged in several major cities around the nation. So far, most of the more disruptive events have taken place in Los Angeles, Dallas, Austin, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta, NYC, Providence, and Denver.
Ohio: This morning evacuations were ordered for Vinton County after an industrial accident occurred at a local explosives factory in McArthur. Local authorities state that a very large tank of nitric acid began leaking at Austin Powders this morning, prompting the creation of a substantially large evacuation zone. The FAA has also placed a 30-mile Temporary Flight Restriction over the facility as the contents of the tank continue to present a hazard to the general area.
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Analyst Comments: Last night the city of Los Angeles implemented a curfew for the city center, in an attempt to quell the rioting. Mass arrests were made in the DTLA area, however a state of civil unrest remains as demonstrations and protests have remained fairly persistent over the past week.
Regarding the protest events for this weekend nationwide, roughly 1,655 events are scheduled for June 14th, most of which are being conducted and organized by the "No Kings" cause. Of course, it is highly likely that not all of these 1,600+ events will take place. However, there is always the possibility that areas which have no history of political unrest may be the recipient of general shenanigans this weekend.
Analyst: S2A1
Research: Introduction and Welcome - S2 Underground GhostNotes - Obsidian Publish
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//The Wire//2000Z June 11, 2025//
//PRIORITY//
//BLUF: INDICATIONS AND WARNINGS EMERGE REGARDING DEVELOPMENTS IN MIDDLE EAST. RIOTS CONTINUE TO EXPAND IN MANY MAJOR U.S. CITIES. RIOTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND BECOME MORE KINETIC.//
-----BEGIN TEARLINE-----
-International Events-
Middle East: Indications and warnings are growing regarding an unknown threat to the United States throughout the region. Reports have emerged indicating that the US Navy base in Bahrain is at an increased defensive posture, and that non-essential staffers and their families are currently being evacuated from the American Embassies in Baghdad, Kuwait, and Bahrain. A few moments ago the UKMTO office also issued a very vague warning statement, advising mariners to be advised of increasing tensions through the Strait of Hormuz.
AC: At the moment, none of this is confirmed, but the rumors are trickling out anyway, since this appears to be a very time-sensitive threat, whatever it is. Nobody knows what's going on for sure, but a lot of diplomatic stations and military bases are at an increased level of readiness right now, which looks to be related to a very specific threat of some kind. Shooting from the hip (without any solid detail to go on), this could be related to an imminent Iranian nuclear test, or it could be related to Israel launching pre-emptive strikes to prevent such. Either way, the threat is extremely vague, but the heightened readiness seems real enough.
Northern Ireland: Protests transitioned into rioting throughout several cities overnight, from a few different perspectives. Originally, riots broke out over the weekend in response to immigration issues and the assault of a child. However, as unrest has spread, opportunistic criminals have taken advantage of the fray to conduct looting that was unrelated to the initial incident.
-HomeFront-
USA: Counter-ICE protests have emerged in several major cities around the nation. So far, most of the more disruptive events have taken place in Los Angeles, Dallas, Austin, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta, NYC, Providence, and Denver.
Ohio: This morning evacuations were ordered for Vinton County after an industrial accident occurred at a local explosives factory in McArthur. Local authorities state that a very large tank of nitric acid began leaking at Austin Powders this morning, prompting the creation of a substantially large evacuation zone. The FAA has also placed a 30-mile Temporary Flight Restriction over the facility as the contents of the tank continue to present a hazard to the general area.
-----END TEARLINE-----
Analyst Comments: Last night the city of Los Angeles implemented a curfew for the city center, in an attempt to quell the rioting. Mass arrests were made in the DTLA area, however a state of civil unrest remains as demonstrations and protests have remained fairly persistent over the past week.
Regarding the protest events for this weekend nationwide, roughly 1,655 events are scheduled for June 14th, most of which are being conducted and organized by the "No Kings" cause. Of course, it is highly likely that not all of these 1,600+ events will take place. However, there is always the possibility that areas which have no history of political unrest may be the recipient of general shenanigans this weekend.
Analyst: S2A1
Research: Introduction and Welcome - S2 Underground GhostNotes - Obsidian Publish
//END REPORT//
View: https://twitter.com/s2_underground/status/1932883788574417100
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TheSearcher
Are you sure about that?
Yeah, no kidding. That doesn't pass the smell test. At all.
night driver
ESFP adrift in INTJ sea
THANK YOU, RB!! Appreciate you monitoring these guys. They are accurate AND timely!
I seem to have mislaid my ability to multitask lately.
I seem to have mislaid my ability to multitask lately.
TheSearcher
Are you sure about that?
Feels like "Countdown to Looking Glass" but for real...
That's one wedding I wouldn't mind seeing being taken out by a drone or three!
Summerthyme
Plain Jane
Just Plain Jane
US On High Alert In Anticipation Of Potential Israeli Strike On Iran, WaPo Reports | ZeroHedge
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War Brewing? US Prepares Departure Of All Nonessential Staff From Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain Embassies
by Tyler DurdenWednesday, Jun 11, 2025 - 02:40 PM
Is something brewing amid US-Iran tensions, given the stalled nuclear negotiations and ratcheting accusations, demands, and counter-demands?
The State Department is preparing to order all nonessential personnel to leave the US Embassy in Baghdad due to potential regional unrest, according to two US officials cited in The Associated Press. Additionally:
Again, the only 'unrest' and tension could be Iran-related, though the Baghdad embassy has at various times over several years come under Shia militia attacks, and even rioting outside its gates.
The embassy is already operating with limited staff, so in reality the move affects a small number of people.
As it stands, nonessential personnel and family members in Bahrain and Kuwait are being authorized to leave voluntarily, per the report. The Pentagon has further indicated it is ready to assist with a possible evacuation from the Baghdad embassy.
But if the US and Iran proceed with the next round of talks, these immediate tensions are likely to be defused.
Oil prices spiked (and gold climbing) on the alarming headlines which suggest new regional conflict could be imminent, also with Israel potentially poised to act...
Gold gaining...
According to more background from the report:
“Iran is not seeking a nuclear weapon, and U.S. militarism only fuels instability,” the Iranian mission has warned in a public written statement.
View: https://twitter.com/D_abdulkader/status/1932865691377389594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1932865691377389594%7Ctwgr%5Efbe90b82efb4c6a531b143cccd7240b7bb8b4a9a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerohedge.com%2Fgeopolitical%2Fwar-brewing-us-prepares-departure-all-nonessential-staff-iraq-kuwait-bahrain-embassies
President Trump has definitely expressed his preference for negotiated solution, but Iran insists that it be able to keep enriching uranium, at least at low levels, as a matter of national sovereignty.
TheSearcher
Are you sure about that?
That makes little sense. Israel is not going to bomb nuclear facilities that you don't have.
TheSearcher
Are you sure about that?
This thread came to a screeching halt. Oof.
Melodi
Disaster Cat
There is a significant difference in the reports that forum members may have noticed, but the general public probably won't. That is the difference between the evacuations of dependents and non-essential personnel, which is bad enough; and the evcuation of EVERYONE as indicated by that one resport from the media in Iraq.
That report could be wrong or a result of the fog of war, but if everyone has left, then it is likely that the paperwork will have been destroyed. The most expensive US embassy in the world (as far as I know) will be left without protection beyond that which the Iraqi government of the day can provide.
This usually only happens during a horrific natural disaster like a volcanic eruption or an imminent threat of military attack (State Actors or Terrorists).
I only remember it happening during collapse situations, such as in Vietnam or Kabul, or the eruption of the volcano in the Philippines. I think that was just at the American base, not the embassy, which was located in a different area.
That report could be wrong or a result of the fog of war, but if everyone has left, then it is likely that the paperwork will have been destroyed. The most expensive US embassy in the world (as far as I know) will be left without protection beyond that which the Iraqi government of the day can provide.
This usually only happens during a horrific natural disaster like a volcanic eruption or an imminent threat of military attack (State Actors or Terrorists).
I only remember it happening during collapse situations, such as in Vietnam or Kabul, or the eruption of the volcano in the Philippines. I think that was just at the American base, not the embassy, which was located in a different area.
With Imams urging their followers to add to the unrest in our and others countries, there are many places that could go hot…
Time to check magazines, and go bags for here, in the US as well…
OA
psychgirl
TB Fanatic
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You bet!
(somebody) smites iran a mighty blow.
The goat humpers will start some $#it here, bet on it.
Trump has justification to address more than one domestic problem, and a new umbrella to operate under.
The goat humpers will start some $#it here, bet on it.
Trump has justification to address more than one domestic problem, and a new umbrella to operate under.
SouthernBreeze
TB Fanatic
I'm wondering if this is another false alarm, since there have been so many before. In any case, I have my popcorn and soda on "standby".
Besides diplomatic dependents, apparently military dependents are being moved?
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According to a defense official who spoke to Axios, “Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents from locations across the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Area-of-Responsibility. CENTCOM is working in close coordination with our Department of State counterparts, as well as our Allies and partners in the region to maintain a constant state of readiness to support any number of missions around the world at any time. The safety and security of our service members and their families remains our highest priority and CENTCOM is monitoring the developing tension in the Middle East.”
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OSINTdefender
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According to a defense official who spoke to Axios, “Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents from locations across the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Area-of-Responsibility. CENTCOM is working in close coordination with our Department of State counterparts, as well as our Allies and partners in the region to maintain a constant state of readiness to support any number of missions around the world at any time. The safety and security of our service members and their families remains our highest priority and CENTCOM is monitoring the developing tension in the Middle East.”
Everyone is out topping off their gas cans?
night driver
ESFP adrift in INTJ sea
Kutillla KNOWS that with VERY FEW EXCEPTIONS, he can sit anydamnwhere in the world and do his CENTCOM CiC coordination jobs. Those few exceptions are Nuclear and Embassy rescue. In general. BAD optics, General.
Either that, OR we are hip-deep in Kimche and going deeper, internationally.
He is aware. And he didn't ORDER this "ordered evacuation"???
TheSearcher
Are you sure about that?
I had to poop a little bit.
If...IF Iran takes a strike, you will have some amount of time to enjoy popcorn.
I'd recommend some Slap Ya Momma seasoning on it... maybe a little cayenne.
Get accustomed to spicy, be ahead of the curve.
night driver
ESFP adrift in INTJ sea
That "YET" is a highly variable timeline.
Melodi
Disaster Cat
Please do not mistake Persians for "goat humpers." They have a highly educated population that includes some of the world's best engineers and scientists. The current regime is repressive and forces ladies into headscarves, but it lets them become doctors, lawyers, and engineers (they don't waste people).
They are NOT Arabs, they are the original Aryan and are more closely related to the average European than they are to the Semitic groups around them. They have had high civilizations for the last 3,000 to 4,000 years. They invented the game of chess (although both China and Russia also claim this, it is likely a Silk Road invention), but they are masters of it.
Even their Islam is done differently from most of their neighbors, and that was true even during the High Middle Ages when they were the only Muslim people to depict the human form in art regularly. Because, well, "We are Persians and we do things our way."
Their home is not a desert; they have high and rugged mountains (where they probably buried their nuclear facilities).
Underestimate them at your (or the world's peril.
The good news is that the majority of their people hate the religious theocracy they are forced to live under. One that has proved very hard to get rid of.
They are NOT Arabs, they are the original Aryan and are more closely related to the average European than they are to the Semitic groups around them. They have had high civilizations for the last 3,000 to 4,000 years. They invented the game of chess (although both China and Russia also claim this, it is likely a Silk Road invention), but they are masters of it.
Even their Islam is done differently from most of their neighbors, and that was true even during the High Middle Ages when they were the only Muslim people to depict the human form in art regularly. Because, well, "We are Persians and we do things our way."
Their home is not a desert; they have high and rugged mountains (where they probably buried their nuclear facilities).
Underestimate them at your (or the world's peril.
The good news is that the majority of their people hate the religious theocracy they are forced to live under. One that has proved very hard to get rid of.
I have to wonder if all hell is about to cut loose. We have all been dreading and wondering when the military aged men that crossed the boarder are going to start attacking and killing Americans. It could be China will take Taiwan, After Israel attacks Iran, Iran nukes Israel with help from North Korea, China and the muslims let loose with drones over America as well as with other explosive attacks and GRID down all at once with mass death and destruction.