NOTE: Iran is the country that was most affected by the devastating effects of chemical weapons during the war against Saddam Hussein in the 1980s; many Iranians still deal with disabilities from the gas attacks.

The claim that Iran would ever use such inhumane weapons, even against a regime like Israel, is ridiculous and shows a total lack of understanding of the Iranian military-political discourse.

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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: The IRGC has shot down an American MQ-1 ‘Grey Eagle’ drone in the Strait of Hormuz

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— 🇺🇸 NEW: In the U.S. midterm elections, the pro-gay Zionist party has defeated the anti-gay Zionist party

Democrats have won a majority in the Senate (likely 54-56 seats) as well as a large majority in the House.

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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, on the U.S. midterm elections:

‘If there are still those who have even the slightest hope for a change in behavior or political or partisan shifts in the system of domination [U.S. global hegemony], or imagine that by granting some concessions to America they can dissuade it from hostility toward the Iranian nation, they are seriously mistaken.’

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—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 JD Vance on X:

‘Let’s be clear about the election: The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night.

If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that's at least honest.

But everyone knows why we lost. And any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there. I remain hopeful about our country. To the people who are pissed off and want to say, “I told you so”: you’re right, you did tell us.’

@Middle_East_Spectator

— JD Vance is clearly setting himself up for the Republican nomination in the 2028 Presidential election

He will likely claim that he was against the war all along, knowing very well that Marco Rubio will probably run against him, who was much more vocal and supportive of the war in Iran.

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— 🇺🇸 JD Vance:

We lost because of 4 reasons:

1. The war in Iran

2. The high cost of living

3. Our failure to put America first

4. Our relationship with Israel

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Wouldn’t be surprised if Hegseth gets fired, JD Vance resigns at some point, and Rubio becomes VP.

— 🇾🇪/🇸🇦 WATCH: Ansarallah (the Houthis) have shared footage of a downed Saudi Wing Loong ll drone that was destroyed over Taizz Governorate

@interbellumnews

— 🇷🇺/🇮🇷 NEW: President Putin met with Iran’s top security chief, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, in Moscow

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—❗️🇮🇱 NEW: The Yisrael Beiteinu party led by Avigdor Lieberman has agreed to work with Israeli Ultra-Orthodox parties in a coalition headed by Gadi Eisenkot, according to Israeli Channel 12

If true, Netanyahu will soon no longer be Prime Minister of Israel.

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— 🇮🇱/🇮🇷 NEW: Mobile bomb shelters are being placed in the Negev, southern Israel

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—❗️🇾🇪/🇸🇦/🇺🇸/🇮🇱/🇬🇧 NEW: Ansarallah (the Houthis) have established an email-based clearance system for ships seeking safe passage through the Red Sea, according to the Wall Street Journal

Captains submit vessel details and declare they have no ties to the U.S., UK, Israel or Saudi Arabia.

The Houthis usually respond within 24 hours, issuing 7-day transit approvals and navigation instructions.

@Middle_East_Spectator

— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: The IRGC shot down another American MQ-1 ‘Grey Eagle’ drone over Qeshm Island

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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: Since the beginning of the war, Iran has shot down 56 American MQ-9 ‘Reaper’ drones and 16 MQ-1 ‘Grey Eagle’ drones

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— 🇺🇸/🇦🇪 NEW: An American military aircraft near Abu Dhabi is squawking 7700, indicating an emergency

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—❗️🇰🇼 NEW: Columns of smoke were seen rising near Kuwait International Airport; the cause remains unknown

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