Syrian update:
Reports of Russian, Iranian and Syrian air assets being redeployed to a ‘secure’ designated Russian airbase in Syria. They don’t want valuable assets blown up and an attack on a Russian base would be very grave.
Several allied countries wanting a piece of the action if a strike on Syria happens: UK, France, Israel and now Saudi Arabia.
President Trump cancels trip to say in Washington to monitor the situation, sends the VP in his place.
Given that the President mentioned a “24 - 48” hour window, eyes are focused on Syria. However, UN votes today on actions AND new moon is about 4-5 days away (a more optimal time for night attacks).
Syria update:
Soviets have rejected US draft resolution on Syria 9no surprise here). Latest is a 3 PM east coast time vote.
SecDef Mattis cancels trips to Nevada and San Fran.
Naval taskforce around the USS Harry Truman has been dispatched to the Med. No ETA. German combat ship reported to be joining it.
Many SIGINT titter feeds noting much increased HF traffic on US and Russian nets.
Iran official states that Israel’s airstrike on the T4 base will not go unanswered.
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TM PING Updates.
Check out # 78, 79, 82.
Thanks, Godzilla.