Shipwreck
@shipwreck75.bsky.social
30 years experience as Intel/NATO/OSINT Analyst. Retired US Navy Intelligence Analyst.
Current corporate Intelligence Analyst at Fortune 50 company with a global footprint.
Passionate about OSINT. Post things related to my work or that interest me.
Current corporate Intelligence Analyst at Fortune 50 company with a global footprint.
Passionate about OSINT. Post things related to my work or that interest me.
Senators-only briefing on Venezuela tomorrow morning.
January 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Senators-only briefing on Venezuela tomorrow morning.
Israel, Syria and the U.S. agree to establish a joint fusion mechanism,a dedicated communication cell, to facilitate immediate and ongoing coordination on intelligence sharing, diplomatic engagement, and commercial opportunities under the supervision of the United States.-i24
January 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Israel, Syria and the U.S. agree to establish a joint fusion mechanism,a dedicated communication cell, to facilitate immediate and ongoing coordination on intelligence sharing, diplomatic engagement, and commercial opportunities under the supervision of the United States.-i24
Trump's rejection of Machado ran far deeper than resentment over the Nobel peace prize.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Trump's rejection of Machado ran far deeper than resentment over the Nobel peace prize.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei says Tehran does not trust Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s statement about not seeking confrontation.
January 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei says Tehran does not trust Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s statement about not seeking confrontation.
In the months before the US raid in Venezuela, people tied to international oil execs and investors made the case for Delcy Rodríguez to succeed Maduro, citing her skill navigating sanctions and economic pressures.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Venezuela’s New Leader Is the Oil Industry’s Long-Time Ally
As the US threatened Nicolás Maduro’s grip on power in recent months, a cadre of executives, lawyers and investors tied to the oil industry made their case to anyone who would listen — the Trump admin...
www.bloomberg.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
In the months before the US raid in Venezuela, people tied to international oil execs and investors made the case for Delcy Rodríguez to succeed Maduro, citing her skill navigating sanctions and economic pressures.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
It’s all about narcoterrorism right?
President Trump says that the difference between the US invasion of Iraq and the operation in Venezuela is that "we're going to keep the oil." -MS Now
President Trump says that the difference between the US invasion of Iraq and the operation in Venezuela is that "we're going to keep the oil." -MS Now
January 6, 2026 at 1:29 PM
It’s all about narcoterrorism right?
President Trump says that the difference between the US invasion of Iraq and the operation in Venezuela is that "we're going to keep the oil." -MS Now
President Trump says that the difference between the US invasion of Iraq and the operation in Venezuela is that "we're going to keep the oil." -MS Now
This right now is my number one global concern, just briefed at work on this yesterday.
With two competing internal power bases, this is ripe for disaster.
A complete destabilization of Iran will have serious consequences for the Middle East and possibly draw in the US to an unwanted war.
With two competing internal power bases, this is ripe for disaster.
A complete destabilization of Iran will have serious consequences for the Middle East and possibly draw in the US to an unwanted war.
Amid protests, Iran's regime's newly-formed Defense Council warned on Tuesday that the country could respond before an attack if it detected clear signs of a threat, a stance that implicitly raised the possibility of preemptive action.
www.iranintl.com/en/202601065...
www.iranintl.com/en/202601065...
Iran warns it may act before an attack if it detects a threat
Iran’s newly formed Defense Council warned on Tuesday that the country could respond before an attack if it detected clear signs of a threat, a stance that implicitly raised the possibility of preempt...
www.iranintl.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:22 PM
This right now is my number one global concern, just briefed at work on this yesterday.
With two competing internal power bases, this is ripe for disaster.
A complete destabilization of Iran will have serious consequences for the Middle East and possibly draw in the US to an unwanted war.
With two competing internal power bases, this is ripe for disaster.
A complete destabilization of Iran will have serious consequences for the Middle East and possibly draw in the US to an unwanted war.
Trump’s envoy to Greenland Landry:
“I don’t think Trump is ready to seize Greenland”
“I don’t think Trump is ready to seize Greenland”
January 6, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Trump’s envoy to Greenland Landry:
“I don’t think Trump is ready to seize Greenland”
“I don’t think Trump is ready to seize Greenland”
Taking advice from likely the most unhealthy President, no thanks Don.
January 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Taking advice from likely the most unhealthy President, no thanks Don.
But I thought we ran it…..
Gun-toting paramilitaries have been deployed on the streets of Caracas under a state of emergency, and journalists have been detained. ft.trib.al/Ba9J4O6
Gun-toting paramilitaries have been deployed on the streets of Caracas under a state of emergency, and journalists have been detained. ft.trib.al/Ba9J4O6
Venezuela launches wave of repression after US seizure of Nicolás Maduro
Armed militias patrol the streets and journalists arrested as government crackdown on dissent widens
ft.trib.al
January 6, 2026 at 1:11 PM
But I thought we ran it…..
Gun-toting paramilitaries have been deployed on the streets of Caracas under a state of emergency, and journalists have been detained. ft.trib.al/Ba9J4O6
Gun-toting paramilitaries have been deployed on the streets of Caracas under a state of emergency, and journalists have been detained. ft.trib.al/Ba9J4O6
European leaders said Arctic security must be handled collectively with NATO, including the United States, reaffirming that Greenland is part of the alliance and a strategic priority.
January 6, 2026 at 1:08 PM
European leaders said Arctic security must be handled collectively with NATO, including the United States, reaffirming that Greenland is part of the alliance and a strategic priority.
Amid protests, Iran's regime's newly-formed Defense Council warned on Tuesday that the country could respond before an attack if it detected clear signs of a threat, a stance that implicitly raised the possibility of preemptive action.
www.iranintl.com/en/202601065...
www.iranintl.com/en/202601065...
Iran warns it may act before an attack if it detects a threat
Iran’s newly formed Defense Council warned on Tuesday that the country could respond before an attack if it detected clear signs of a threat, a stance that implicitly raised the possibility of preempt...
www.iranintl.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Amid protests, Iran's regime's newly-formed Defense Council warned on Tuesday that the country could respond before an attack if it detected clear signs of a threat, a stance that implicitly raised the possibility of preemptive action.
www.iranintl.com/en/202601065...
www.iranintl.com/en/202601065...
At least 25 people have been killed in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar of Tehran over the plunging value of the currency and soaring inflation, according to rights groups.-Reuters
January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
At least 25 people have been killed in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar of Tehran over the plunging value of the currency and soaring inflation, according to rights groups.-Reuters
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For some reason I’m reminded that the Soviet Afghan war started with an impressive and successful Russian special forces mission to remove the Afghan head of state.
January 6, 2026 at 7:34 AM
For some reason I’m reminded that the Soviet Afghan war started with an impressive and successful Russian special forces mission to remove the Afghan head of state.
Iran’s protests entered a tenth day on Tuesday, with strikes at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and clashes in which security forces fired tear gas, alongside a heavier security presence nationwide.-Iran Intl
January 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Iran’s protests entered a tenth day on Tuesday, with strikes at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and clashes in which security forces fired tear gas, alongside a heavier security presence nationwide.-Iran Intl
Posting this for awareness, no other official confirmation but may line up with forces movements into the UK recently.
I have some doubts, but there was indications late last year of possible ops against the Iraqi militias.
I have some doubts, but there was indications late last year of possible ops against the Iraqi militias.
January 6, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Posting this for awareness, no other official confirmation but may line up with forces movements into the UK recently.
I have some doubts, but there was indications late last year of possible ops against the Iraqi militias.
I have some doubts, but there was indications late last year of possible ops against the Iraqi militias.
The US military carried out more airstrikes against ISIS in Puntland region of Somalia. The strikes were conducted in coordination with the Federal Govt of Somalia, on January 1-3, 2026.
www.africom.mil/pressrelease...
www.africom.mil/pressrelease...
www.africom.mil
January 6, 2026 at 4:37 AM
The US military carried out more airstrikes against ISIS in Puntland region of Somalia. The strikes were conducted in coordination with the Federal Govt of Somalia, on January 1-3, 2026.
www.africom.mil/pressrelease...
www.africom.mil/pressrelease...
8 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out of 8 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern ADIZ.
January 6, 2026 at 3:56 AM
8 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out of 8 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern ADIZ.
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NEW: CTP-ISW recorded a total of at least 179 protests in 24 provinces across Iran since CTP-ISW’s last data cut-off on January 2. Some protesters have continued to clash with Iranian security forces in response to the regime’s protest suppression efforts. 🧵(1/6)
Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
January 6, 2026 at 2:10 AM
NEW: CTP-ISW recorded a total of at least 179 protests in 24 provinces across Iran since CTP-ISW’s last data cut-off on January 2. Some protesters have continued to clash with Iranian security forces in response to the regime’s protest suppression efforts. 🧵(1/6)
Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
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China’s influence in US backyard tested by Maduro’s downfall ft.trib.al/IhBJPYp
China’s influence in US backyard tested by Maduro’s downfall
Beijing has deep geopolitical and economic interests in Venezuela
ft.trib.al
January 6, 2026 at 1:56 AM
China’s influence in US backyard tested by Maduro’s downfall ft.trib.al/IhBJPYp
On reports of shots fired near the presidential palace in Caracas, a senior White House official said “the Administration is closely tracking the reports of gunfire out of Venezuela. The U.S. is not involved.”-NewsNation
January 6, 2026 at 1:57 AM
On reports of shots fired near the presidential palace in Caracas, a senior White House official said “the Administration is closely tracking the reports of gunfire out of Venezuela. The U.S. is not involved.”-NewsNation
According to OSINT reports, quoting Venezuelan government contacts: The incident stemmed from a case of mistaken identity.
A commercial drone—unclear if civilian or from security forces—flew near the Miraflores area, sparking widespread gunfire.
A commercial drone—unclear if civilian or from security forces—flew near the Miraflores area, sparking widespread gunfire.
January 6, 2026 at 1:21 AM
According to OSINT reports, quoting Venezuelan government contacts: The incident stemmed from a case of mistaken identity.
A commercial drone—unclear if civilian or from security forces—flew near the Miraflores area, sparking widespread gunfire.
A commercial drone—unclear if civilian or from security forces—flew near the Miraflores area, sparking widespread gunfire.
We will likely see these type of events as long as the large US force presence remains in theatre.
That and our current administration threatening everyone under the sun.
That and our current administration threatening everyone under the sun.
Unidentified drones flew over the Miraflores palace in central Caracas and security forces opened fire in response around 8:00 pm (0000 GMT), the source said.-AFP
January 6, 2026 at 1:18 AM
We will likely see these type of events as long as the large US force presence remains in theatre.
That and our current administration threatening everyone under the sun.
That and our current administration threatening everyone under the sun.