🇺🇸 Numerous F-22 "Raptor" air superiority fighter jet takeoffs from Joint Base Elmentdorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska. This is the second time F-22s have taken off from the base in large numbers the past six hours.

Convient problems for the US Navy to delay war The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, en route to Iran, has encountered a major problem... Its toilets are clogged and it's now flooded with urine and feces.

The LOL post of the day 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton: Trump, I think, just hopes that this show of American force will intimidate the Ayatollahs. If I were still his advisor, I’d be happy to tell him that isn’t going to work. They’re not going to be intimidated. But Trump really thinks minute to minute; he doesn’t think strategically. * Literally every American politician former or current lies easier than breathing*

🇲🇽 As expected, after the deaths of El Mencho and his right-hand man El Tuli, leadership of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has passed to Juan Carlos González Valencia, known as “El 03,” the slain boss’s stepson. El 03 represents the cartel’s hardline enforcement wing. His blood ties to the Valencia family’s financial network strengthen internal cohesion and consolidate control. He is expected to rule alongside his mother, Rosalinda González Valencia, who was released from prison months ago, as well as other relatives linked to Los Cuinis, the cartel’s powerful money-laundering structure. Washington is offering $5 million for his capture, though that figure will likely rise. A new, more ambitious generation is now steering CJNG. The impact on Mexico’s drug trade and its confrontation with state forces will soon become clear. Given El 03’s profile and family backing, escalation appears likely. - RYBAR Latam

Literally Democrats actions whenever they finally have the power to actually change something in the US. Top Democrats conducting a still-secret 2024 election autopsy concluded Kamala Harris lost meaningful support over the Biden administration’s handling of Gaza, Axios reports. In a closed-door meeting, DNC officials told the pro-Palestinian IMEU Policy Project their data showed the policy was a “net-negative,” especially with young and progressive voters. The DNC has refused to release the report, denying it is hiding Israel-related findings. Harris has since said the administration should have publicly criticized some of Netanyahu’s actions more forcefully.

🇷🇺🇺🇦 Ukraine has attacked the critical terminal necessary for pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia. Hungary on Friday blocked EU's €90bil loan for Ukraine until Kiev reopened the Druzhba pipeline, but it seems Zelensky has doubled down against the threat. The Ukrainians now believe they are above all, attacking Hungary's critical oil supply to threaten Orban. Their possible play to force him out of power through instability and they get their billions with a new pro-EU Hungarian leader in a few months.

🇺🇦🇷🇺 Ukraine attacked the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic, approximately 1,400 kilometers from the border, using FP-5 Flamingo-type cruise missiles last night. ➡️ This facility is known for producing several types of missiles, including the "Yars" intercontinental ballistic missiles, as well as the "Bulava," "Iskander-M," and "Kinzhal" ballistic missiles.

🇮🇱🇮🇷 Updates on Iran war: The US is evacuating its Lebanon embassy now in anticipation of a regional war Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now holding security consultations regarding the latest developments in the "Iranian arena," according to Israeli Channel 13. Israeli Defense Minister Katz, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Head of the IDF Intelligence Directorate Shlomi Binder, Director of Mossad David Barnea, and other senior officials have also joined the security consultations regarding Iran with PM Netanyahu. --- 🇺🇸🇮🇷Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine has been advising President Trump and top officials that a military campaign against Iran could carry significant risks, in particular the possibility of becoming entangled in a prolonged conflict, according to Axios. ➡️ Although Caine strongly supported the Venezuela operation, he has taken a more measured approach regarding Iran. One source described him as a “reluctant warrior” in this context, noting that he views the stakes in Iran as far higher, with greater risks of entanglement and U.S. casualties. ➡️ Caine is not pushing for a strike but would carry out and support whatever decision Trump ultimately makes. ➡️ Another source familiar with his thinking said he is not opposed to military action but is realistic about the likelihood of success and the potential consequences once conflict begins. ➡️ In recent weeks, Caine has been the sole military official briefing Trump on Iran.

Ethiopia's Elite Force to Be Africa's Shield, Says PM Abiy Marking the 65th anniversary of Ethiopia's Special Operations Command, PM Abiy Ahmed pledged to build a technologically advanced force with maritime capabilities—to secure regional peace and prevent war.

Foreign Terrorists Responsible for Most Attacks in Nigeria, Government Says 🇳🇬 Numerous arrested suspects do not speak English or Hausa—languages common in affected regions—but communicate fluently in French, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume said, citing security reports. Groups like Boko Haram originated locally, he noted while speaking at the Catholic Bishops' Conference in Abuja, emphasizing that perpetrators currently operating from forests and rural communities are predominantly foreign. 👉 The remarks come amid continued violence in northern and north-central Nigeria, including banditry and insurgency. Akume described insecurity as a global challenge and noted that even advanced nations are affected, highlighting ongoing international cooperation to address it.

🇲🇽🇺🇸 Washington’s War on Cartels or a Cartel Power Reset? El Mencho’s Fall Raises Bigger Questions With the killing of El Mencho the leadership of the CJNG is up for grabs which may be a deliberate message by Washington to get an organization that plays the game in the US favor. Partnership not military/business rival. In Washington, the operation is presented as a success. From the U.S. perspective, the costs are limited since American forces are not the ones taking casualties, at least for now. But operations of this scale often destabilize the internal balance and trigger further violence. Mexico’s Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch has his own stake in the outcome. He survived an assassination attempt attributed to El Mencho’s network and is a declared enemy of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Trump’s 2025 pardon of former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted in the U.S. for facilitating cocaine shipments linked to Sinaloa, adds a broader geopolitical layer. CJNG and Sinaloa are long-standing rivals. Washington may not openly take sides, but its actions inevitably shift the balance. One network is hit hard, another benefits indirectly. Presented as a decisive victory, the outcome still amounts to a restructuring of power.

🇲🇽🇺🇸 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum clarifies that no U.S. forces participated in the operation that led to the killing of CJNG leader "El Mencho": All the operations are carried out by the federal forces. There is no participation of U.S. forces in the operation. There is is a lot of exchange of information, as we have said here several times. The understanding with the United States is based mainly on exchange of intelligence, of information.

The situation in Mexico continues 🇲🇽Explosions and gunfire ECHOED throughout Mexico's Puerto Vallarta — dense smoke covers the horizon

🇧🇫 Iran-Burkina Faso Expand Cooperation Iran's Minister of Defense, Gen. Nasirzade, meets with his Burkinabè counterpart Gen. Célestin Simporé. Gen. Nasirzade stated that Iran will increase support for the revolutionary and independent countries of Africa.

Will never get old

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi message to Donald Trump: "Are you wondering why we didn't bow down? Because we are Iranian."

🇮🇷: Iran's Former President Tried to Overthrow Ayatollah Khamenei French media Le Figaro reports sources say Iran's former president Hassan Rouhani led an internal offensive aimed at removing Ali Khamenei. This happened just as nationwide protests were reaching their peak on January 8–9. Hours later, IRGC and security forces launched mass arrests, internet shutdowns, and a sweeping crackdown. This parallels the reports that Rouhani was arrested and questioned.

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🇲🇽 An EXTREMELY LUCKY Mexican soldier after a clash with CJNG.

Following the elimination of 'El Mencho', the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (JNGC), the cartel has declared war against the Mexican government In the state of Jalisco, the main heartland of this specific cartel, the JNGC attacked Mexican police vehicles, National Guard bases, and the International Airport in Guadalajara, the state's capital. The airport has suspended all flights, and Mexico has declared a NOTAM above Guadalajara. The military is currently being deployed to the city. All across the state of Jalisco, the JNGC cartel has started attacking Mexican government forces—urging civilians to stay inside, saying that anyone who stands in their path will be 'killed with no mercy'. Public executions have taken place, and the streets are littered with burning vehicles. Heavy clashes are currently taking place.