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Word game.
The US does not have enemies.
They are called terrorist.
Friends are called allies.
What are Israelis called?
Now, what are Lebanese, and Houte called?
What are proxies?Iran has already started delivering on its promise to punish gulf slave state energy infrastructure.
Iran just targeted of an oil facility that the Revolutionary Guard had asked to be evacuated in Riyadh. More to follow.
Trump and his Epstein, kosher mob remain powerless to do anything about it.
March 18, 2026
War On Iran: Energy War Moves From Disruption To Destruction
https://www.moonofalabama.org/The strike on energy facilities in Iran has opened another level on the economic front of the war.
Blocking ship from passing Hormuz is disruptive.
Striking energy facilities is destructive.It will take a long time to repair the damage.
Posted by b on March 18, 2026 at 16:09 UTC | Permalink
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Iran, Cuba, Ukraine, Taiwan – The Great Game with No Rules
The Strongest Will Win
MS 2026.03.18———-
A Real Hunt for Russian Tankers Has Begun
14 KM to the Main Battle
Military Summary For 2026.03.18
———-https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/03/18/765518/Iran-attacks-Israel-missiles-Larijani
100 Israeli targets struck’: IRGC avenges Dr. Larijani’s martyrdom in 61st wave of Op. True Promise 4
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 2:14 AMThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has struck more than 100 targets in the city of Tel Aviv in retaliation for the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijani, Iran’s former top security official, during unprovoked American-Israeli aggression against the country.
In a statement on Wednesday, the IRGC announced hitting the targets during the 61st wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4 in the face of the aggression.
The hostile objects, it added, were targeted using multi-warhead Khorramshahr-4 and Qadr missiles as well as Emad and Kheibar Shekan projectiles as a means of avenging the martyrdom of Dr. Larijani, the former secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), the statement read.
“During these intense lightning strikes, the Khorramshahr-4 and Qadr missiles hit more than 100 military and security targets in the heart of the occupied territories without facing any obstruction,” it added.
The IRGC put the facility characterizing this stage of the reprisal down to “the disintegration of the Zionist regime’s multilayered and highly advanced air defense systems.”
It cited field information as pointing to taking place of a “partial blackout” in Tel Aviv as a result of the reprisal that also resulted in the regime’s forces’ having a harder time controlling the situation at hand and rescuing those affected.
The Corps, meanwhile, said Operation True Promise 4 had so far either killed or injured more than 230 Zionists.
The retaliation began following the launch of Washington’s and Tel Aviv’s most recent bout of unlawful aggression towards the Islamic Republic.
In addition to Tel Aviv, it has targeted sensitive and strategic enemy objects in the holy occupied city of al-Quds, the occupied port of Haifa, Be’er Sheva, which serves as the regime’s technological epicenter, and the Negev Desert.
American outposts across the region, including those lying in Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, have also faced intense reprisal
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/03/17/765501/IRGC-59th-wave-Haj-Qassem-missiles
59th wave of strikes: IRGC debuts ‘Haj Qassem’ missiles in fierce retaliation
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 3:23 PMThe Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched a new barrage in the 59th wave Operation True Promise 4, deploying the advanced “Haj Qassem” missile for the first time.
In a Tuesday statement, the IRGC said that its “effect-based” strike targeted Israeli positions in Beit Shemesh, Tel Aviv, and occupied al-Quds.
The devastating strikes simultaneously pounded regional bases belonging to the US “terrorist army,” directly targeting installations in Al Udeid, Ali Al Salem, Fujairah, Sheikh Isa, and Erbil, added the statement.
Dedicated to Iran’s aerospace martyrs and launched under the sacred code “Ya Heidar Karrar,” the operation utilized suicide drones alongside pinpoint-accurate Ghadr, Emad, Fattah, and Haj Qassem missiles.
Meanwhile, the IRGC announced the dawn of a “new phase of effective and heavy blows” across the region against the American-Zionist enemy.
Promising an inevitable defeat for the aggressors, the military force issued a stark warning: “The bones of arrogance will be broken in the streets and squares.”
This fierce retaliation serves as continuation of Iran’s legitimate response to the unprovoked, large-scale war launched by the US and Israel on February 28.
Despite ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations, the enemy conducted extensive aerial strikes across Iranian civilian and military installations, causing significant casualties and assassinating former Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei alongside high-ranking military commanders.
The situation in Iraq as of 17 March 2026 is marked by a severe escalation in hostilities between the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) and U.S. forces, while the relationship between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has reached a critical breaking point.
As of today, the IRI claims to have conducted over 312 operations in the last 13 days. This morning (17 March), they launched their most intense assault to date, using at least five explosive drones against the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
All U.S. forces are expected to leave federal Iraq by September 2026, but most probably will be kicked out much earlier. While the Iraqi government has not “officially” dismantled the Kurdistan Region, on 15 March, Baghdad delivered a stark warning to the KRG: if Kurdish authorities do not prevent armed groups from using their territory to launch attacks on Iran, Iraqi federal forces will move to take control of the KRG’s borders. Baghdad is using the current instability to dismantle the Kurdistan Region altogether, and they will do that.There is significant “accumulated resentment” toward the U.S. occupation.
Posted by: James | Mar 17 2026 8:26 utc | 653
The Strait is not, was not closed to anyone other than the US, Israel and their allies.
the president presses China to help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Houthis (another Iranian proxy) were giving signs that they are ready to escalate against shipping being diverted into the Red Sea to load crude cargoes at the Saudi port of Yanbu.
Disruptions to Red Sea shipping – which the Houthis have proven adept at over the years – would close off the release valve of the Saudi East-West pipeline that is capable of redirecting 5-7mn bbl/day to offset the ~18-20mn bbl/day supply interruption.True or False.
It doesn’t matter.
Nobody wants to join the battle to try to open the Strait of Hormuz.U.S. Navy Destroyer SUNK by Iran —Next Days That Changed Everything
————-“On Friday, President Miguel Diaz-Canal confirmed that Cuban officials have held talks with representatives of the United States government…The Cuban president said the exchanges have taken place in a ‘respectful’ atmosphere, focused on identifying problems between the two countries and seeking solutions that benefit their peoples…
🇺🇸🇮🇷 Reaction of countries on Trump’s proposal to create a naval coalition in the Strait of Hormuz:- France🇫🇷 : Declined to join;- Australia🇦🇺 : Declined to join;- Japan🇯🇵 : Declined to join;- Great Britain🇬🇧 : Declined to join;- South Korea🇰🇷 : Considering the proposal;- China🇨🇳 : Opposes US military actions.
Making leadership stability uncertain.
CBS News reports this morning that US intel assessed Mojtaba Khamenei as an incompetent bungler and that his father assessed him in pretty much the same terms.
On March 13, 2026, opposition outlet Iran International reported that some powerful clerics were maneuvering to strip Mojtaba of his powers. It added, “[Ali-Asghar] Hejazi and [Alireza] Arafi are also among influential clerics who have criticized the growing power of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the increasing dominance of its commanders over government decision-making during the war.”
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Massive Strike
Zaporizhzhia Offensive
Energy Crisis
Taiwan
Military Summary For 2026.03.16
———–Why, advantages, for Space Based AI Computers
Answer from my AI
1. Unlimited, High‑Intensity Solar Power
Space offers continuous, unfiltered solar energy, far stronger than what reaches Earth’s surface.
– Solar panels in orbit can be up to 8× more productive than on Earth
– No atmospheric loss, no weather, no night cycles (in certain orbits)
– Enables massive, stable power for AI training without fossil fuels
This is the single biggest driver behind orbital AI.2. No Cooling Constraints (Vacuum = Free Radiator)
Earth data centers struggle with cooling — they consume huge amounts of water and electricity.
Space solves this:
– The vacuum of space allows direct radiative cooling
– No water usage
– No land‑based heat pollution
Earth‑based cooling is hitting physical limits; space bypasses them entirely.3. Energy & Environmental Sustainability
AI data centers on Earth are now major energy consumers and face environmental scrutiny.
Space‑based AI avoids:
– Land use
– Water consumption
– Local grid strain
– Carbon emissions (solar‑powered)
This is why orbital AI is being pitched as the sustainable path for scaling AI.4. Freedom From Earth’s Physical Limits
Earth‑based AI infrastructure is hitting hard constraints:
– Power shortages
– Cooling limits
– Land scarcity
– Geopolitical friction around data center placement
Space removes all of these constraints.5. Massive Scalability (Constellations of Compute Satellites)
Google’s “Project Suncatcher” envisions solar‑powered satellite constellations equipped with TPUs linked by free‑space optical networks.
Advantages:
– Scale compute by simply adding more satellites
– Global coverage
– High‑bandwidth inter‑satellite links
– No dependence on terrestrial fiber infrastructure
This is the first credible path to planet‑scale AI compute.6. Security & Geopolitical Advantages
Space‑based AI infrastructure is:
– Harder to physically attack
– Outside national borders
– Immune to local power outages
– Less vulnerable to sabotage or natural disasters
This is why governments are now treating orbital AI as strategic infrastructure.7. Lower Operating Costs Over Time
Launch costs have dropped dramatically. Once in orbit:
– Solar power is free
– Cooling is free
– No real estate costs
– No water costs
– No local taxes or zoning restrictions
The long‑term economics are surprisingly favorable.8. Ultra‑Low Latency for Space‑Based Applications
As more satellites, sensors, and autonomous systems operate in space, in‑orbit AI avoids the latency of sending data back to Earth.
Use cases:
– Satellite image processing
– Space domain awareness
– Autonomous spacecraft
– Deep‑space missions
This is the “edge computing of space.”9. Enables AI Models Too Large for Earth
Because Earth‑based data centers are hitting power and cooling limits, orbital AI is seen as the only way to support:
– Exascale and zettascale compute
– Planet‑scale AI models
– Continuous training loops
– AI‑driven scientific simulations
This is why Big Tech is “yelling from the rooftops” about orbital compute.
https://research.google/blog/exploring-a-space-based-scalable-ai-infrastructure-system-design/
https://www.ainewshub.org/post/space-based-data-centresThe use of space-based computing signals a paradigm shift in AI infrastructure thinking
The use of space-based computing signals a paradigm shift in AI infrastructure thinking
———Pain is coming. Nobody gets to export.
Trump is considering a full-scale seizure of Kharg Island, a critical oil terminal handling nearly 90% of Iran’s crude exports, a step that would require U.S. boots on the ground and risks provoking Iranian retaliation across Gulf countries.IRGC’s 50th wave of attacks: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched its “50th wave” of operations against US bases in the region. The operation was “carried out against the bases of the US terrorist army” in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait.
@ Michael Reid
I put my AI to work, to notify me … USS Gerald R. Ford; when it shows upNew satellite imagery
✔ New port/canal logs
✔ New MSC ship AIS hits
✔ New incident reports with geolocation
✔ Any physical‑world sightings (merchant mariners, port workers)
When any of these appear, I’ll notify you immediately with a clean, source‑cited update.Yanky go Home
Iran is fighting for more than survival: Iran wants the USA gone from that part of the world, as well as the end of the Zionist occupation of Palestine.
the U.S. military must utterly defeat it and bring about a regime change, or else “you go through this, and then in five years you realize you put somebody in who’s no better.’”[1] It will take at least that long for America to replace the weaponry that has been depleted, rebuild its radar and related installations and mount a new war.
If you want to know what life could be like while the US is rebuilding its militairy, look at Haiti, and Cuba.
Just checked that site again; now the delay is only 11 min.
WTI Crude: $100.86
Brent Crude: $105.17climbing up slowly …
Posted by: George the Zeroth | Mar 15 2026 22:13 utc | 841
Name the ways.
https://x.com/IRIran_Military/status/2033279316352762131
The U.S. decision to evacuate 10,000 of its citizens from Israel is a significant and telling sign: Israel’s situation is critical.https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2033226965671698935
BREAKING!! “By God, they started crying — really crying.”Iraqis watch Victoria Base burn after a PMF retaliation strike: “They’re screaming — listen to their screaming. It’s all going up!”
Reports state the PX was hit, killing multiple American troops. Victoria Base is a US military installation near Baghdad International Airport.
Trump could starve millions in Cuba.
Here is a report that, if you are interested, you could open.Part of the plans of the chosen people.
The US-Israeli war on Iran could starve millions.
Fertilizer shortages and high prices could collapse the fragile system that feeds the world.
Part of ‘Greater Israel’
Part of enough energy for survivorsIraq: a US base in the Middle East was attacked by a fiber-optic drone–US has no defense: “Footage is circulating on the network, which allegedly captures the first use of an FPV drone with a fiber-optic communication channel against the American military base Victoria in Iraq. According to sources, the attack could have been carried out by the pro-Iranian Shiite group Kataib Hezbollah.
Fiber-optic FPV drones in the Middle East conflict zone are a serious concern to the US military. Such devices are extremely difficult to suppress by means of electronic warfare, since they do not use a radio channel. Moreover, for many standard air defense systems, such drones are a very difficult target due to their small size and low speed. -Tsargrad
https://x.com/amborin/status/2033198900484653155
Posted by: Allen | Mar 15 2026 16:40 utc | 709
acoustic detection systems,
– Ukraine’s “Sky Fortress” system uses 14,000 acoustic sensors to detect Shahed drones by their “lawnmower” sound.
– Zvook acoustic network covers 5% of Ukraine and provides early warning.
– Czech JALUD Sound Event Detector identifies drones by sound and alerts security forces.
– Academic systems combine sound + cameras for precise localization.———–
Russia is now fielding at least four distinct acoustic detection systems, ranging from large reconnaissance arrays to smartphone‑based FPV detectors. All are designed to counter Ukraine’s long‑range drones and FPV swarms, and several are direct copies of Ukrainian innovations.
– BUH2 “Sova” (2nd‑generation acoustic reconnaissance system)
– Malik (wearable/mobile acoustic drone detector)
– A new smartphone‑linked acoustic FPV‑drone detector
– A tower‑mounted acoustic network copying Ukraine’s “Zvook” system
These are all confirmed by Russian state media (TASS) and independent defense reporting.Once located acoustically, other systems take over:
Interception methods
– Electronic warfare (jamming)
– RF takeover
– Kinetic interceptors (guns, missiles, anti‑drone drones)
– Laser systems
– Net guns / net drones
Acoustic detection is just the first step in the kill chain.satellite image with graphics
https://t.me/CIG_telegram/71427MizarVizion (China) released satellite images showing the locations of the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln.
The USS Gerald R. Ford moved further south, but remained in the Central Red Sea off the coast of Jeddah, far outside the range of Houthi missiles.
The USS Abraham Lincoln meanwhile retreated to the southwestern part of Oman, off the coast of Salalah, putting more than 1.100 km (~720 miles) between it and Iran after one of the Abraham Lincoln’s escorts was attacked by Iranian gunboats earlier this week.
The USS Abraham Lincoln was at the beginning of the week, less than 350km (~218 miles) off Iran’s coast.
Posted by: UWDude | Mar 15 2026 16:32 utc | 703
From a tweet:
The astonishment of a Nigerian senator at Iran’s power:
How has a country that has been subjected to sanctions for 47 years achieved a literacy rate of over 90%; how has it reached a literacy rate of 98% among its female citizens?
How have they managed to create an advanced healthcare system?How have they managed to build a powerful military force? How have they trained top-level scientists and built a solid scientific base? How have they managed, despite the sanctions, to provide uninterrupted electricity to their population? How have they built and operated refineries despite the sanctions? Which country in the world can achieve such results under war and sanctions?
Why can’t countries that are not subjected to sanctions achieve such results?
https://t.me/WarRealTime/79193
Posted by: LightYearsFromHome | Mar 15 2026 16:02 utc | 678
Iran’s Largest Missile Attack on Tel Aviv: More Footage
https://x.com/MintPressNews/status/2033184171045126460
“Within less than 24 hours, Iran has struck Israel 15 times. Drone attacks are taking place around the clock.“
Posted by: John Gilberts | Mar 15 2026 15:22 utc | 637
Hate speech
Melissa Lantsman represents Thornhill, the federal riding with the largest Jewish population in Canada.
Melissa Lantsman opposes and accuses Iranian Immigrants as Shia clerics,
senior bureaucrats, IRGC terrorists seeking asylum.The government of Canada is sheltering these notorious Shia clerics of the Islamic regime, including those who have been directly involved in the killing of Iranian people.
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IRGC strikes US-run al-Kharj airbase in wave 51 of retaliation
[BRICS MEMBER] Iran says attacks on its islands were launched from [BRICS MEMBER] UAE, vows to respond”
Strait of Hormuz will remain closed: Iranian official
Posted by: John Gilberts | Mar 14 2026Speaking of Cuba, things are looking bleak and depending on how things go for Trumpstein in Iran, the Cubans are next on the menu. They have been illegally starved, choked, sabotaged and murdered for decades by the United States government and its regional and European lackeys.
https://t.me/DSGstrategicservices/6408
BREAKING — CUBA NEARING TOTAL ENERGY COLLAPSE, “OPTION ZERO” warning issued by Cuban government
Reports from within Cuba indicate the government has issued an emergency Civil Defense communiqué warning of the imminent activation of “Option Zero.” The warning was reportedly distributed via SMS to the Cuban population, advising citizens to immediately prepare for a nationwide collapse of fuel supplies and electrical generation. Officials warn remaining fuel reserves could be fully depleted within hours, with a 98% probability that the country will enter a full national energy shutdown this weekend.
If activated, “Option Zero” represents a worst-case national emergency scenario in which the Cuban state can no longer sustain normal economic or civilian infrastructure, effectively halting normal civilian life across the island.
─────────────Immediate National Impacts Expected─────────────
Transportation• Public transportation would cease almost entirely• Long-distance travel suspended• Remaining fuel reserved for emergency services and military
Electricity• Nationwide power outages likely• Electricity prioritized for hospitals and critical infrastructure• Households may face 24+ hours without electricity
Water• Water pumping systems expected to fail without electrical power• Citizens instructed to immediately store water supplies
Food• National rationing system expected to tighten further• Refrigeration chains likely to fail• Food distribution prioritized for strategic facilities
Communications• Cell networks and internet services may degrade or fail as base stations lose power
─────────────Strategic Context─────────────
Cuba’s power grid has been under severe stress for years, driven by:
• Aging thermoelectric plants• Chronic fuel shortages• Limited foreign currency for imports• Declining Venezuelan oil shipments• Severe infrastructure degradation• Recent sanctions and restrictions impacting critical supply imports
Blackouts have already become routine across much of the island, with some regions experiencing 12–18 hour daily outages in recent months.
─────────────DSG Assessment─────────────
If the government proceeds with activating Option Zero, it would signal one of the most severe systemic infrastructure failures in Cuba since the 1990s “Special Period.”
Potential consequences could include:
• Large-scale humanitarian strain or crisis• Severe disruption to food and water distribution• Heightened risk of civil unrest, possibly acting as a catalyst for regime change• Increased migration pressure across the Caribbean region
The next 24–48 hours will likely determine whether Cuba enters a full national energy emergency. The situation has the potential to deteriorate rapidly over the coming days.⸻
Source: Information provided by and verified through a DSG follower and channel administrator with family currently inside Cuba.
*If you are located in Cuba or have family there who can provide verified information regarding developments, please contact us*Posted by: Tom_Q_Collins | Mar 14 2026 20:54 utc | 104
https://x.com/SprinterPress/status/2032820310156693521
An informed Iraqi source:
🔹 The evacuation of dozens of soldiers from 5 European countries, including France and Italy, has begun after the Al-Harir base in Erbil was shelled.🔹 The evacuation process is taking place due to growing concerns following frequent attacks on the Al-Harir base.
🔹 European soldiers are rushing to leave Iraq for fear of their own lives and due to the inability of military bases to provide them with protection. The same situation exists among American soldiers, but the US regime is hiding this information from the public.
Greater Israel reports
Hezbollah, Palestine, IDF invasion of Lebanon
Israel is busy conquering Lebanon in it’s quest for a greater Israel.
Israel kills 12 medics in attack in southern Lebanon as war ravages nation
Israel’s attack, echoing similar carnage it wrought in Gaza, kills doctors, paramedics and nurses who were on duty.More than two dozen killed in Lebanon as Israel attacks Beirut, south, east
Israeli attacks have killed 773 people in Lebanon since the US-Israeli assault on Iran began on February 28, with the conflict now embroiling much of the region.
Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon and threatens Gaza-scale devastation
What is Israel’s endgame in Lebanon?
Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon reaches devastating new phaseMeanwhile, Hezbollah claimed it fired suicide drones against Israeli troops in the northern town of Ya’ara inside Israel. It was the 24th military operation announced by the group on Friday.
The Lebanese armed group also said it launched rocket attacks against Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, one in the town of Kfar Kila and the other in the city of Khiam.
OPERATION EPIC FURY
We bombed over 5,000 sites.
There is nothing left to bomb.
They can’t defend themselves from our attacks.
US strikes Kharg Island – Major Iranian oil hub
“narrowly tailored, short-term” sanction relief of Russian energy.
—————tit-for-tat
https://x.com/dana916/status/2032637621264867333
Introduction to the 7 energy arteries of the Persian Gulf; Khark’s counterparts in the regionAn hour ago, Trump claimed in a social media post that military facilities on Khark Island were targeted.
One of Iran’s 5 operational oil export terminals is located on Khark Island.
According to data from the international company Kepler, the amount of oil loading from the tanks installed on Khark has increased by 1.5 times in the past month, and it seems that Iran, by quickly emptying the Khark tanks, has prepared for a possible attack scenario on this island and has taken effective measures for it.
It is noteworthy that in addition to Iran’s 5 oil terminals, all the countries bordering the Persian Gulf also have important oil terminals:
Saudi Arabia
-Ras Tanura: The largest marine oil loading center in the world; capacity: 6 million barrels per day.-Ras Al-Ju’aymah: The second most important terminal; capacity 3 to 3.6 million barrels per day.
United Arab Emirates
-Fujairah: Multiple docks and the largest refueling center in the region.-Jebel Ali: Export of crude oil and petrochemical products.
Qatar
-Ras Laffan: The largest LNG export facility in the world.Kuwait
-Mina Al-Ahmadi: The central crude oil export terminal with deep docks and high capacity.Bahrain
-Sitra Terminal: Export of refined products.open link to see assets
———-Yes — both events you asked about are confirmed by multiple independent news sources.
– Kharg Island: U.S. forces struck Iranian positions on Kharg Island; Trump stated Iranian forces there were “obliterated.”
– Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia: Five U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft were hit and damaged during an Iranian missile strike. No fatalities.🇮🇷 1. Kharg Island — What’s Confirmed
Multiple outlets report that:
– U.S. forces conducted major strikes on Kharg Island, a critical Iranian oil and military logistics hub.
– President Trump stated Iranian forces on the island were “obliterated.”
– This is part of the wider U.S.–Iran conflict escalation.
Source: Financial Express live coverage.🇸🇦 2. Prince Sultan Air Base — Five U.S. Refueling Aircraft Damaged
This is fully confirmed by multiple independent outlets citing U.S. officials:
✔ What happened
– Five U.S. Air Force refueling planes (tanker aircraft) were struck and damaged on the ground at Prince Sultan Air Base.
– The strike was part of an Iranian missile attack.
– The aircraft were damaged but not destroyed and are undergoing repairs.
– No U.S. personnel were killed.NATO ATTACKS
https://www.rt.com/russia/634870-moscow-summons-british-french-envoys/
Moscow summons British and French envoys over deadly Ukrainian missile strike
The Foreign Ministry has sent for the diplomats to submit a “strong protest” following an attack on Bryansk.
