As of 1:35pm Saturday (4/13/2024) –

I have been able to confirm that Iran has carried out a series of attacks against Israel. It is an ongoing and very fluid situation right now. I was able to confirm through various sources the following:

• Iran has seized an Israeli cargo ship.
• Iran has launched a series of cyber-attacks against Israel.
• Inside parts of Israel there are “street wars” taking place between Israeli forces (IDF & police) and Muslims.
• At least 50 drones have been launched by Iran and headed into Israel, some have already been intercepted by Israeli Iron Dome missile defense units.

It is being reported that the cyber-attacks have shut down parts of the Israeli infrastructure systems.

It is also being reported that the Israeli government is “urging residents to stockpile items and prepare for war.”

It is also reported that Biden is returning to the White House to determine the US response and/or support for Israel.

Note: Due to the situation not all sources are reliable and not all information is verifiable. News of the situation can change at a moments notice, but this appears to be a very serious and dangerous evolving situation.

I urge you to stay abreast of the situation through a trusted and reliable news source. It is unknown how this situation may affect the US. However, I believe that any escalation at all would have a serious affect on the US economy and markets on Monday.

Finally, be EXTREMELY careful where you go this weekend and who you are around. Be 100% situationally aware!! Any gathering of people could now be a potential target to Muslim terrorists. There are Muslim terrorists in the US and are considered “sleeper cells.” It is unknown at this time if they have been activated to strike targets inside the US.

As of 2:20pm (MST) Saturday (4/13/2024) –

• Israel has officially closed their airspace. At this time at least all civilian air traffic has been canceled. It is not known if Israel has closed its air space to military aircraft from friendly countries (i.e. the US).

As of 2:30pm (MST) Saturday (4/13/2024) –

• Israel has canceled school throughout the country until further notice. They have also limited the size of gatherings as well.

As of 2:35pm (MST) Saturday (4/13/2024) –

• Jordan has just closed their airspace.
• Lebanon is reporting large number of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon along with intense shelling of sites in southern Lebanon.
• It is unclear if Iraq has closed its airspace but sources are saying that Iraqi airspace is virtually clear of any air traffic at this time.

As of 2:40pm (MST) Saturday (4/13/2024) –

• There various reports on the exact number of drones that Iran has launched. There are now reports that as many as 500 drones have been launched.
• It is unclear that Iran has launched only drones. There are now indications that there may be cruise missiles in the strike package as well. IDF has now been placed on full alert.

As of 2:50pm (MST) Saturday (4/13/2024) –

• Israel has released a statement, “Our defense systems are deployed, we are prepared for any scenario, both in defense and attack.” The rumor mill is alive with what potential weapon(s) that Israel might use.
• Israel warned earlier today that Iran would suffer the “consequences for choosing to escalate the situation any further.”
• It is now confirmed that Iran has included cruise missises as part of the strike package.
• Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Israel Katz stated that, “If Iran attacks from its territory, Israel will react and attack in Iran.” Israel’s PM Netanyahu has released that Israel “will respond in kind…” “…whoever hurts us, we will hurt them.”
• Iran just released a statement that, “Iran says it will target any country that opens its airspace for an Israeli attack against Iran.”
• The war could spread regional within 24 hours (possibly less) based on statements/threats from both Iran and Israel.

As of 2:55pm (MST) Saturday (4/13/2024) –

• Biden has been in the White House Situation Room meeting with the National Security Council. It is unclear if any decision has been made pertaining to the US response. Previously the US has voice strong support for Israel in its defense against any strike from Iran.
• It is now estimated that the strike package may start hitting Israeli targets within 1 – 2 hours (at most). The attacks could stretch out for hours.
• Israeli citizens have now been discovered having reportedly been killed by Palestinians. Israeli citizens and defense forces are now surrounding and attacking Palestinians. No reports of Palestinian deaths at this time.
• All Israeli bomb shelters are now open and accepting citizens for protection against pending air and missile strikes from Iran.

As of 3:00pm (MST) Saturday (4/13/2024) –

• Iran has just announced it has fired its first wave of ballistic missiles at Iran.

As of 3:15pm (MST) Saturday (4/13/2024) –

• US just announced it will defend Israel with all available US military assets. Those assets include units that could intercept Iranian drones and missiles. That would go directly against an earlier threat by Iran and could generate retaliation by Iran against US assets, plus the countries of Iraq and Syria.
• More countries, although unclear which countries, have reportedly closed their airspace.
• Israeli defense sources confirm they are tracking at least 100 incoming drones and missiles.
• The entire country of Israel has now been placed on full alert.
• There are unsubstantiated rumors from the Israeli military that Israel is prepared to “take Iran out.” The exact meaning is unclear.
• It is now being reported that Israel will be unable to defend against all the potential incoming drones and missiles depending on the exact number that are incoming.
• In addition to the US, the UK and France have stated they will stand with Israel against the Iranian attack.
• IDF has confirmed, “That any attack from Iranian territory would result in an attack on Iran.” This statement appears to have been issued prior to the attack but is just now becoming public.

As of 3:25pm (MST) Saturday (4/13/2024) –

• It is being reported that the 500 number of drones and missiles being fired by Iran is an overstatement. Only “more than 100” has been confirmed as an actual number. However, it appears that Iran is readying more missiles and drones to be fired.
• FYI…ballistic missiles are much hard to shoot down by the Iron Drone than drones. And the ballistic missiles would have much larger payloads of explosives than drone. And yes, ballistic missiles could also carry nuclear weapons but there is NO indication that has happened.
• Hezbollah just released a statement saying it has launched dozens of rockets at IDF air defense headquarters and will continue to target Israeli defense facilities.
• US units are now intercepting Iranian drones and missiles  that were inbound to Israel.

As of 3:30pm (MST) Saturday (4/13/2024) –

• Due to a prior commitment I will not be able to provide any more updates on this situation until further notice.

As of 7:30pm (MST) Saturday (4/13/2024) –

• Iran has announced that as of 4:30pm (MST) that it has concluded its strike against Israel.

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