Iraq -
Unusual activity at Baghdad airport. Closed off with intense helicopter and ground military activity. Rumors run from secret arrival of sec def to sec state to the arrest of the Iraqi PMU leader.
Oman
Ruler of country died. He mediated between US and Iran on numerous issues. Country’s military on high alert.
Relatively quiet overnight.
Iran -
Forced to admit they shot the Ukrainian airliner down. This is causing internal repercussions in country, further bolstering regime opposition. Iran caused 200 airliner deaths plus 40+ trampled in the funeral “stampede “ while inflicting zero US losses. Expect increased internal unrest. Not sure if Ukraine will file some kind of claim - they should and for big $$.
US has leveled new sanctions - adding insult to injury.
Oman-
Military requested naming of successor. There are rumors of a choice but locals aren’t too thrilled as it would be a step backwards for the country.
N Korea
Kim is still butt hurt over his humiliation in Vietnam. Bars further negotiations if US doesn’t accept all his demands.