Israel/IDF
IAF UAV strikes vehicle in Nassr Street, Western Gaza
An Israeli Air Force drone targeted a vehicle on Nassr Street in western Gaza.
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Maritime/Aviation
U.S. Army helicopter observes commercial ships during enforcement of maritime blockade against Iran near Strait of Hormuz
As of May 16, 78 commercial ships have been redirected and 4 disabled to ensure compliance with the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran.
Regional
Funeral for Hamas leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad begins in Gaza, according to Palestinian media
The funeral for Hamas leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the Gaza Strip has begun, per Palestinian media reports.
Regional
Explosions in Baghdad were celebratory cannon fire, not attacks
Three explosion sounds in Karrada, Baghdad were caused by celebratory cannon fire, not attacks, according to a clarification on social media.
Iran
Trump Offers to Accept 20-Year Suspension of Iran’s Nuclear Program, Backs Off Dismantlement Demand
President Trump signals readiness to accept a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program, softening his previous stance of complete dismantlement, and warns of dwindling patience over stalled talks.
OSINT
Heavy USAF jet activity over Erbil, Iraq
Heavy United States Air Force jet activity reported over Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
OSINT
RAF Middle East Order of Battle as of 15 May 2026
An open-source intelligence update details the current deployment of Royal Air Force aircraft in the Middle East, including those at Akrotiri and Al-Udeid, and recent returns to the UK.
Breaking
Four Assistants to Haddad Killed in Vehicle While Fleeing Hiding Location
Four assistants to Haddad were killed inside a vehicle while attempting to escape from an apartment used as his hiding location.
Israel/IDF
Assassination of a Senior Hamas Terrorist; Ahmad Vahidi, Are You Watching?
A post claims the assassination of a senior Hamas terrorist, directly challenging Iranian official Ahmad Vahidi.
Israel/IDF
Israeli official: Initial indications that senior Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad killed in Gaza strike
A senior Israeli security official says there are initial indications that Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in an airstrike in Gaza City.
Israel/IDF
Report: Unconfirmed Targeted Strike on Al-Qassam Commander in Gaza
Gazans report a blitz airstrike on western Gaza, likely a targeted assassination of Al-Qassam commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, but unconfirmed.
Israel/IDF
Gazans report a blitz airstrike on western Gaza, highly likely a targeted assassination
Gazans report a blitz airstrike on western Gaza, which is highly likely a targeted assassination.
Iran
POTUS Discussed Taiwan and Iran with President Xi: 'He Does Not Want to See a Fight for Independence'
President Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping does not want a fight for Taiwan's independence and holds strong views on Iran's nuclear program and opening the strait.
Iran
President Trump on Iran Proposal: 'If They Have Any Nuclear, I Don't Read the Rest'
President Trump says he disregards Iran's latest proposal if it mentions any nuclear activity.
Breaking
Tanker In-Flight Emergency #FreeIran
A KC-46A tanker from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport has declared an in-flight emergency, squawking 7700, as reported by @DefenceGeek via retweet.
OSINT
The Tanker Shuffle Continues: US KC-135 Movements During Ceasefire
US tanker aircraft continue to reposition across Europe and CENTCOM during the ongoing ceasefire, with several KC-135s rotating out of Israel and moving to other bases.
Cyber/Internet
Iran's internet blackout enters 77th day, posing mental health risks
Iran's internet blackout has reached 77 days, cutting off public from online platforms and presenting an emerging mental health risk.
Regional
U.S. Air Force F-16 Conducts Night Flight from Middle East Base
CENTCOM shares a routine night flight of a U.S. F-16 from an undisclosed base in the Middle East.
Blog
Using Claude to Create Thinking Skills for LLMs
A blog post about leveraging Claude to create skills that reshape LLM thinking, referencing a GitHub repository.
OSINT
Jet activity over Mosul, Iraq
Observation of jet activity over Mosul, Iraq.
Analysis
President Trump responds to Xi Jinping's comment on US decline
President Trump says Xi Jinping's remark about US decline referred to the Biden era, not his administration's achievements.
Cyber/Internet
Very Important Update for Shir o Khorshid Client: CDN Domain Fronting Added
The Shir o Khorshid Android client has been updated with built-in CDN Domain Fronting capability, simplifying circumvention of internet censorship.
Maritime/Aviation
UKMTO Warning 057-26: Suspicious Activity Reported
UKMTO issues warning 057-26 regarding suspicious activity, urging caution for maritime vessels.
Maritime/Aviation
B-2 Spirit training mission supported by KC-46A tanker from Lajes
A B-2 Spirit bomber training flight from CONUS is supported by a KC-46A tanker from Lajes, as part of a suspected STRATCOM exercise involving an E-6B from Stuttgart.
