Syria

It was confirmed that Delta Force Master Sergeant Jonathan Dunbar and SAS commando Sgt. Matt Tonroe were killed by the unintentional explosion of coalition forces’ own explosives, rather than an ISIS-placed IED, during an operation in northern Syria

Standing to the left we see US Army Major General James Jarrard providing assistant gunner support.

The Syrian War, a brutal and protracted conflict that has raged since 2011, has left an indelible mark on the world.

Like a good whisky, Putin is strong, complex and leaves an indelible mark on all who come in contact with him. Too much, however, can result in an intoxication ending in disaster.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the elusive and powerful figure at the helm of the Wagner Group, emerges as a significant player within Russia’s political and military circles, his journey from a troubled past to a key role in Russia’s power dynamics underscoring his resilience and strategic acumen amidst international scrutiny.

The Islamic State group ISIS allegedly killed three troops and hurt four others in an attack in northern Iraq earlier this week. 

Preemptions must be made to contain Wagner and its influence as the PMCs look to further their extreme violence to attract more followers and influence. Like ISIS, ultimately the group will become a major global security problem unless their external operations are kept in check.

The Pentagon announced that retaliatory airstrikes had been conducted in eastern Syria against Iranian-backed groups in retaliation for a drone attack that had taken place previously.

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Coalition Forces fire 120mm illumination rounds using an XM905 Advanced Mortar Protection System from a fire base in the al-Shadaddi region, Syria

The United States is preparing for a potential conflict with Iran, and other ISIS-affiliated sectors, while working with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to cooperate on air and missile defense and other maritime security issues.