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Red Sea Attack, Russia Recognizes Taliban Government Andrew Sheves 🚢** Red Sea Attack** A commercial vessel in the Red Sea came under attack from small boats firing rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons, forcing the crew to abandon the burning ship as it took on water. The Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Magic Seas was struck by four unmanned surface vehicles 94km southwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah port in an attack matching the “established Houthi target profile.” The incident threatens to escalate Red Sea tensions at a sensitive moment as Gaza ceasefire talks continue and Iran considers restarting nuclear negotiations. More - Al Jazeera ...

Israel’s Gaza Campaign Grinds On Andrew Sheves Comment - I haven’t included an update on Gaza every day, but the summary below is sadly not unusual. Between 50 and 100 people are being killed daily, and many more are injured in the ongoing campaign. Meanwhile, a grotesque real-life Hunger Games is taking place, requiring people to run a ‘free fire’ gauntlet to reach food distribution sites. Peace talks are ongoing, but the gulf between the parties remains significant and the desire to genuinely reach a deal is questionable. ...

Israel-Iran Conflict Update, Syria Church Bombing Kills 22, Niger Army Base Attacked Andrew Sheves Good morning, 🇮🇱** 🇮🇷 Israel-Iran Conflict Update** Yesterday’s revised analysis following the US strikes is here Key Military Developments US Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites: The United States conducted overnight strikes on June 22 targeting three key Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. The attacks used B-2 stealth bombers equipped with 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk cruise missiles123. ...

Operation Rising Lion Update, G7 Meeting in Canada Andrew Sheves Good morning, Here’s a summary of the latest Decis assessment of Israel’s Operation ‘Rising Lion’ against Iran. The full assessment will be published here at 07:30ET Overview of the Conflict The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated dramatically since Israel launched Operation Rising Lion on June 12–13, 2025. The operation began with a surprise Israeli airstrike aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, targeting both military and nuclear infrastructure. In response, Iran has launched multiple waves of ballistic missile attacks on Israeli cities, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction on both sides. ...

Thai / Cambodian Border Tensions, Trump Travel Ban Expands as LA Riots Escalate, Kampala Suicide Bombing, Colombian Presidential Candidate Shot Andrew Sheves Good morning, Five stories to help you catch up after the weekend. 🇹🇭** 🇰🇭 Thai / Cambodian Border Tensions** Thailand and Cambodia will return forces to previously agreed positions after a May 28 firefight killed a Cambodian soldier along their disputed border. Thailand has taken control of all 17 border crossings and shortened operating hours at 10, citing threats to sovereignty. Cambodia seeks International Court resolution while Thailand prefers bilateral talks, leaving fundamental disagreements unresolved. More - Al Jazeera ...

Ukraine Destroys 1/3 of Russia’s Strategic Strike Capability, Poland Elects Nationalist President Andrew Sheves Good morning, 🇺🇦** Ukraine Destroys 1/3 of Russia’s Strategic Strike Capability** Ukraine launched its largest long-range attack of the war, using 117 drones in a “Spider’s Web” operation that struck at least 40 Russian warplanes at four military bases — 34% of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers — including facilities thousands of miles from Ukraine in Siberia. The SBU security service spent 18 months planning the complex operation, smuggling drones in wooden cabins on trucks and remotely launching them near Russian airbases, causing an estimated $7 billion in damage to strategic aviation assets. The strikes occurred as Russian and Ukrainian negotiators prepared for peace talks in Istanbul, though expectations remain low given the sides’ fundamental disagreements on ending the conflict. More - BBC ...

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Ratings Andrew Sheves Good morning, 🇺🇸 Veterans, thank you for your service. No headlines today, just the ratings. Subscribe to keep reading This content is free, but you must be subscribed to Decis SITREPS to continue reading. Already a subscriber?Sign in.Not now Decis SITREPS Your geopolitical pulse: data-driven insights for decision-makers—like a VIX index for the world. Home Posts © 2026 Decis SITREPS. Privacy policy Terms of use ...

Romanian, Portuguese, and Polish Elections, US Credit Downgrade, Gaza Assault Intensifies Andrew Sheves Good morning, 🗳️ Romania, Portugal, and Poland went to the polls this weekend: 🇷🇴 Liberal and pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan won Romania’s presidential race. [More - BBC] 🇵🇹 The incumbent right-of-centre Democratic Alliance party won in Portugal’s elections, but failed to secure a majority. [More - BBC] 🇵🇱 Warsaw’s liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski narrowly won Sunday’s vote, but a run-off will be required to determine Poland’s next president [More - BBC] ...

India - Pakistan Ceasefire, PKK Disarms, US & China Cut Tariffs Andrew Sheves Good morning 🇮🇳** 🇵🇰 India - Pakistan Ceasefire Holds, Talks Planned** India and Pakistan’s US-brokered ceasefire appears to be holding after four days of intense cross-border shelling and aerial attacks that threatened to escalate into full-scale war. India has reopened 32 civilian airports previously closed due to safety concerns, while both nuclear-armed nations claim military victory despite dozens of casualties. Top military officials from both sides are meeting Monday to discuss ceasefire details, with both countries maintaining vigilance and warning against violations. More - BBC ...

Nationalist Candidate Leads in Romania, Israel Calls Up Reservists, Kidnapped Peruvian Miners Killed, Albanese Wins Re-election Andrew Sheves Good morning 🇷🇴** Nationalist Candidate Leads Romanian Election** Nationalist George Simion secured 40% in Romania’s presidential election first round, outpacing liberal Nicusor Dan and coalition candidate Crin Antonescu at 21% each. The election rerun follows annulment of previous results over fraud allegations. Despite denying pro-Russian sympathies, Simion’s potential presidency raises concerns about Romania’s strategic NATO role and Ukraine support. More - BBC ...