Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 7hSecretary of State Marco Rubio sent a message to all State Department employees on Wednesday reminding them to act in accordance with ethics rules -- a day after President Donald Trump ousted US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.-Bloomberg 109820
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 7hThe Trump administration’s investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) is aimed at building a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and other people familiar with the probe.-WSJ 58031
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 7hAnything to win Putin’s favor…. The US has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to a vehicle overseen by Washington in an attempt to revive peace talks. www.ft.com/content/5435...ft.comUS floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talksEuropean officials balked at proposal made by Donald Trump’s negotiators during meeting in Miami 2514663
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 7hUS considers easing sanctions on shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official says www.reuters.com/business/ene...reuters.comTrump says Russia to supply diesel to US and global marketsHis administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel that were designed to deprive Moscow of revenues for its war on Ukraine. 95621
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 7h15 sorties of PLA aircraft, 10 PLAN vessels and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 13 out of 15 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, central, southwestern and eastern part ADIZ. 0226
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 7hSaudi Coalition: Interception and destruction of a drone in the eastern region. (Means near Dammam or oil fields near UAE border) 14210
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 9hIn the two incidents reported Wednesday, a 50,000-tonne container ship and a 19,000-tonne container vessel were struck by unknown projectiles on Tuesday, sustaining minor damage.-Iran Intl 0495
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 9hThe United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has recorded 20 reported attacks in the Strait of Hormuz since Oct. 1, with vessels struck by “unknown projectiles,” including two incidents reported Wednesday. 19237
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 11hIranian leaders believe that a US strike against the country is inevitable, viewing the question not as "if" Washington will launch another attack, but "when" it will happen. www.jpost.com/middle-east/...jpost.comTehran tense as Iranian leaders expect renewed US strikes | The Jerusalem PostAccording to several regional diplomats, concerns are growing within Iran’s leadership that the current period of relative calm could be short-lived and that hostilities may resume in the future. 39626
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 11hThe United States is sending several hundred Army soldiers to train and conduct exercises with local forces in Latin America as the Pentagon expands its campaign to combat drug trafficking in the region, according to U.S. military officials. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/14/u...nytimes.comU.S. Is Sending Hundreds of Troops to Latin America (Gift Article)The Pentagon is expanding its fight against drug traffickers, even as the plans recall a long and bloody history of U.S. intervention in the region. 104715
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 12hSomebody is lying again….. US Official: Trump Admin Had Nothing To Do With Starlink constraints.-Axios 1624673
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 12hRecord diesel prices are already having broad economic consequences by raising the cost of goods and impacting real incomes, economic activity, and inflation.” www.iea.org/reports/oil-...iea.orgOil Market Report - October 2026 - IEAThe IEA Oil Market Report (OMR) is one of the world's most authoritative and timely sources of data, forecasts and analysis on the global oil market – including detailed statistics and commentary on o... 25614
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 12hIEA: “While global diesel prices have eased from the all-time highs of more than $200/bbl reached in September, benchmarks remain nearly double the price of crude oil and their pre-crisis levels. 16512
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 12hU.S. intelligence officials warned the Ukrainian Embassy in DC that if there are more strikes on Russian energy sites, the U.S. would halt intelligence sharing. “The warnings were so widespread that anyone with a Ukrainian-sounding last name got a call”-WaPo 811464
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13hCrew members were safely removed prior to destruction of the dhow. Repatriation efforts are ongoing. 2343
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13hCENTCOM: On Oct. 6, U.S. forces destroyed an Iranian dhow conducting surveillance and targeting U.S. Navy ships in the Gulf of Oman. Over the past seven months, Iran's IRGC has continued to target thousands of civilian mariners transiting regional waters in addition to U.S. Navy warships. 2505
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 15htransited southeast through the waters between Okinawa's main island and Miyako Island, heading toward the Pacific Ocean.-Japan MoD 4403
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 15hOn October 14, a total of four vessels, the Kuznetsov-class aircraft carrier Liaoning of the Chinese Navy, two Renhai-class missile destroyers, and one Luyang III-class missile destroyer, 3579
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 16hUkrainian official to Jerusalem Post: Starlink internet speeds in Ukraine have dropped even further in recent hours, falling to 60–80 km/h (down from 160 km/h overnight). 1513368
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 18hWe have raised our level of readiness and continue to prepare for a scenario in which adversaries attempt to catch us by surprise.” 2454
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 18hIDF Chief of Staff at Central Command: “In light of the numerous warnings across all fronts and the sensitivity of the current period, the potential for escalation has increased. 26415
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 19hA Singapore-flagged container ship sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile, while a separate bulk carrier damaged in an earlier attack is also sinking.-Reuters 612740
Reposted by ShipwreckCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 19hShips in Hormuz strait hit by worst spate of attacks since start of war www.ft.com/content/a4ab...ft.comShips in Hormuz strait hit by worst spate of attacks since start of warTwenty-four tankers and other vessels targeted by Iran in two weeks, including six on Sunday alone 29429186
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 20hThe warning comes amid escalating attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. 0607
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 20hIRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi warns Washington could restart attacks on Iran ahead of the November 3 elections, despite Trump's pledge not to strike. Iran says it has developed more advanced weapons and threatens a stronger response to renewed U.S. attacks. 311322
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 20hYemen's Houthis said on Wednesday they would continue attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia in the coming days 06220
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 20hHouthi militants are attempting to produce their own advanced medium-range ballistic missiles using Chinese-delivered parts, a new report shows, a technological advance that would raise the threat posed by the Iran-backed group.-WSJ 18627
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 20hIran sought to deter renewed US military operations through back-channel threats against US forces and regional allies, while testing drones, missiles and air defense systems.-Institute for the Study of War 05510
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 20hEarlier Tuesday, before traveling to Alaska, Trump separately told reporters, “We’ll make a decision on Iran very soon.”-Iran Intl 2323
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 20h“The big thing is they were not gonna have a nuclear weapon, and they won’t,” Trump said, adding that Iran’s nuclear facilities were “buried under thousands of tons of rock.” 2333
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 20hUS President Donald Trump said Tuesday during a campaign rally in Wasilla, Alaska, “Wait till you see what we do to Iran,” adding that Washington has “sort of had it” with Tehran. 45613
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 20hRoughly 20% of the world's oil and LNG supplies move through the strait under normal conditions. The escalation puts that traffic at risk.-Reuters. 1526
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 20hIran has changed its tactics in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating attacks on shipping to keep global oil prices high before the November 3 U.S. elections. A senior Iranian official: Tehran wants to undermine U.S. efforts to lower energy prices. 49324
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 20hSaudi Civll Defense: Shrapnel fallout resulting from the interception of a ballistic missile in Riyadh city has caused injury to a resident of Arab nationality and limited material damage to a residential house and a vehicle. 0324
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Saudi Civil Defense: The fall of shrapnel resulting from the interception of two cruise missiles in Riyadh City resulted in (4) injuries and limited material damage in (15) residential homes. 16212
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Saudi Coalition: Interception and destruction of a cruise missile in Al-Kharj Governorate. 1416
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Saudi Coalition: Interception and destruction of a drone in the Riyadh region. 1506
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Saudi Coalition: Interception and destruction of a cruise missile in the Riyadh area. 1409
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Saudi Arabia: U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia following recent aerial attacks on airports in the Kingdom. sa.usembassy.gov/security-ale...sa.usembassy.govSecurity Alert: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia - October 13, 2026 210124
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Saudi Coalition: Interception and destruction of (3) cruise missiles in the Riyadh area and the southern area. Interception and destruction of two drones in the Riyadh region and the southern region. 05813
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran has been stuck in the Houthi attack, though it is unclear if the building had been hit directly or by falling debris.-Reuters 210533
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Hits keep on coming….. Who is Bill Jones? Trump’s plan to use old-school catapults on aircraft carriers came from a mystery sailor nobody can find. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...wsj.comThe Mystery of the Unknown Sailor Who Inspired Trump to Shake Up the NavyA chance encounter pushed the president to revamp the carrier fleet—and sent the Pentagon on a hunt for the elusive “Bill Jones.” 2512733
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Reports of more missiles inbound Saudi, alerts should start soon. 06819
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Inside Trump, Netanyahu's dilemma: Strike Iran before elections or wait www.axios.com/2026/10/13/n...axios.comInside Trump, Netanyahu's dilemma: Strike Iran before elections or waitRenewed strikes would carry major political implications for both leaders. 25013
Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Saudi Coalition: Fall of parts of interception shrapnel in a residential area in Dhahran, and the site is currently being addressed directly. 0529