Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 24/04/2026#New Iran's Foreign Minister is set to visit Islamabad today, according to government source in Pakistan 0133
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 20/04/2026An 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 1185
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 18/04/2026The 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 0175
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Trump 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 6234
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 17/03/2026#Breaking: Israeli media reports Israel targeted Ali Larijani overnight. The result of the attack is being investigated. 1115
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Fire in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, following an Iranian drone attack 0266
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 28/02/2026#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 319880
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Iran's defense minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are reportedly killed in Israeli strikes — Reuters 33810
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 28/02/2026#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.” 83015
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 28/02/2026#Breaking | President Trump says the US military has begun major combat operations in Iran, a short time ago. 1164
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 27/02/2026The US authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel and family members from Israel due to "safety risks". 0163
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Zelenskiy says he thinks a new trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place in early March 082
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 23/02/2026The 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. 0276
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 21/02/2026The 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" 1235
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 20/02/2026US removing guardrails from proposed Saudi nuclear deal, document says www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...reuters.comUS removing guardrails from proposed Saudi nuclear deal, document saysTrump 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... 2138
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 18/02/2026White 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.” 4153
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 12/02/2026U.S. Smuggled Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Protest Crackdown www.wsj.com/world/middle...wsj.comExclusive | U.S. Smuggled Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Protest CrackdownThe Trump administration covertly sent terminals into Iran in an effort to keep dissidents online following Tehran’s stifling of internet access. 0235
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Unpacking Netanyahu’s rush to Washington My new long-read analysis en.majalla.com/node/329612/...en.majalla.comUnpacking Netanyahu’s rush to WashingtonHis 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 181
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran's national security council, will visit Oman on Tuesday 061
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 09/02/2026US Energy Secretary Chris Wright will soon travel to Venezuela to meet its leaders and discuss the future of its state-run oil company 072
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Israel warns Trump: We may act alone if Iran crosses ballistic missile red line www.jpost.com/israel-news/...jpost.comIsrael 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. 2198
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 06/02/2026I 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... 1133
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Iranian 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" 082
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Trump vs Iran: What now? My analysis open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm... 052
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Israel says Hamas may soon cede Gaza to technocrats, but will keep grip on Strip www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-...timesofisrael.comIsrael says Hamas may soon cede Gaza to technocrats, but will keep grip on StripDisarmament 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 0151
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Iran '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...rferl.orgIran 'Practically Naked' If US Attacks, But Can Retaliate With ForceIran 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. 1124
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 17/01/2026President Trump says "It's time to look for new leadership in #Iran", in a Politico interview 3134
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Iran 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... 091
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Trump when asked if military action on Iran is off the table: We will watch and see what the process is and go from there 193
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 14/01/2026German authorities have issued a new NOTAM cautioning German airlines from entering Iranian airspace - Flightradar24 02614
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Undated video of security forces moving to crack down on protests in #Iran 22110
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 14/01/2026#New: US tells personnel in Saudi Arabia to exercise caution 1107
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Trump on US allies in Iran: I think they should get out. 0103
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Israel 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/...en.majalla.comIsrael sharpens its focus amid growing unrest in IranLast 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. 3224
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 10/01/2026#Iran's President Pezeshkian is due to make a speech tomorrow, amidst the escalating wave of unrest in the country 2217
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Wrapping up 2025 - In Books open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm... 020
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 09/01/2026A quick update on the situation in #Iran open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm... 1132
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 07/01/2026The Iranian regime says two police officers were killed and 30 injured in Lordegan during protests 0251
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 04/01/2026Latvia Prime Minister says damage to an optical cable belonging to a private company has been detected in the Baltic Sea. 02110
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 04/01/202615 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. 64220
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026#Breaking: Trump says US is not afraid of boots on the ground 273
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026CIA had a source in the Venezuelan government who helped them track and locate Maduro - two sources familiar with the operation tell Reuters. 36821
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026The U.S. Army's Delta Force carried out the operation to capture Maduro, officials told CBS News. 1193
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026#Breaking: Venezuela's Vice President says does not know the whereabouts of President Maduro 04317
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Report of an airstrike in the Cuartel de la Montaña 4F (February 4th Mountain Barracks) - a site hosting the remains of Hugo Chavez 0186
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026#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" 410834
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026#NEW footage of the aftermath of strike in the La Guaira port, north of Caracas - a ship appears to have been targeted. 17034
Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Strike against La Carlota Air Base #Venezuela 34723