CW2 -
Va. Gov. Northam declares STATE OF EMERGENCY. From Executive Order 49 he claims:
• Credible intelligence evaluated, pro gun groups plan to assemble MONDAY and “storm capitol”. Conducted by white extremist groups.
• “Weaponized drones” also a threat
Warns Virginians to stay away from the Capitol Monday.
Some have warned that the left will use the Jan 20 protest as cover to execute a false flag incident. The verbiage of the state of emergency has an air of propaganda in it.
Israel/Gaza
Israel stating that it holds Hamas responsible for any attacks against Israel by ANY and ALL terror groups in Gaza and will retaliate against Hamas. Israel reported to be moving some Iron Dome units to southern Israel in anticipation of more rocket attacks. Earlier, IAF leveled a Hamas facility in response to rocket and IED balloon attacks. Hamas and other terror factions reportedly in an emergency meeting to plan responses.
Iran -
Iran has threatened European forces in the Iraq/Syria theater with attacks for taking steps to impose restrictions/sanctions on Iran for its recent attacks. some Iranian groups have issued more threats against the British ambassador.
My morning take on whats happening outside of the clown circus in DC
Iran -
I’m including two links that examine the trials and tribulations of the Iranian leadership and economy. Far better for you to read than for me to try to condense here. In short, the walls are buckling. My concern is that in an effort to save their hides, the mullah’s and their Frankenstein republican guards hit men, they’ll start a war to divert attention from themselves onto a common enemy, uniting the country. Good reads and analysis.
https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/iran/articles/20200116.aspx
https://pjmedia.com/spengler/how-fragile-is-irans-theocracy/
In the face of economic chaos, Hassan Rouhani has reportedly said there are now no limits on the country’s nuclear program. Another money pit that is contributing to the country’s economic woes.
Israel/Hamas -
As I’ve reported in past, Hamas and Israel are slowly working to some sort of cease fire agreement (in spite of yesterdays blow up). This is causing the PA and Abbas all sorts of indigestion. The PA is still butt-hurt that Hamas took control of the Gaza strip from them and believe the cease fire is an effort to cement their continued control. Some analysts suggest that an agreement with Hamas will destroy Palestinian “unity” and such would weaken PA and Abbas’ authority and stature as the ‘official’ leaders of Palestinian resistance to Israel.
Iraq -
Mixed signals over reports that US/European allies have resumed anti-ISIS operations with Iraqi units. Others say that is a false report.
US CW2 -
Eyes are on Richmond VA for next Monday’s Pro - 2A march.