Biden Decides on Retaliation

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We are now officially entering February - already.

For those who are expecting a normal 28-day long month, think again.

Here’s a friendly reminder that there is an extra day to it this year.

So, 29 days.

You are welcome. And now, let’s see if we are entering WWIII.

🌐 Around the World

• 🎸 Putin Critics Arrested Abroad

• 🇷🇺 Russia’s Chemical Weapons

• 🇵🇱 Poland Pushes for Reparations

• 🚀 Houthis' Bold Declaration

• 🇺🇸 Biden Decides on Retaliation

🎸 Putin Critics Arrested Abroad

Russian anti-war rock band Bi-2, known for their criticism of the war in Ukraine, face deportation from Thailand after being arrested for working without a permit.

• Arrest: Seven members of Bi-2 were detained by Thai immigration authorities after a concert in Phuket.

• Popularity: The band is regarded as one of the most successful Russian rock bands since the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

• Criticism: The band's lead singer, Igor Bortnik, was labeled a "foreign agent" by Russia after criticizing President Putin.

• Runaway: Many anti-war musicians fled Russia after Russia invaded Ukraine.

What will happen to them?

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🇷🇺 Russia’s Chemical Weapons

Russia's forces in Ukraine are allegedly resorting to WWI-era chemical weapons, specifically:

"K-51 grenades with chloropicrin."

• Weapon: Chloropicrin, a compound used in agriculture, was also used as a chemical weapon in WWI.

• Usage: Reports suggest multiple instances of Russian troops using K-51 chloropicrin grenades against Ukrainian positions.

• Protection: Ordinary gas masks provide sufficient protection for the soldiers being targeted.

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🇵🇱 Poland Pushes for Reparations

Poland's Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, has reignited the demand for WWII reparations from Germany.

• Demand: Sikorski urges Germany to provide "financial compensation" for losses Poland suffered during WWII.

• Estimation: The previous government estimated that Germany should pay €1.3 trillion ($1.4 trillion) as "compensation for the deaths of more than 5.2 million Polish citizens."

• Rejection: Germany often rejects such claims.

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🚀 Houthis' Bold Declaration

Yemen's Houthi terrorists have issued a chilling warning, stating they are prepared for a "long-term confrontation" with the US and its allies.

• Warning: The Houthis' military commander, Muhammad al-Attifi, declared, "We are prepared for a long-term confrontation with the forces of tyranny."

• Retaliation: The declaration follows a parade held by the Houthis in Yemen's capital, celebrating recent attacks against US and British vessels.

• Impact: A Houthi missile struck a British-linked tanker, causing it to catch fire. The US and Britain have launched repeated retaliatory strikes against the Houthis in Yemen.

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United States

Biden Decides on Retaliation

🚁 Biden’s Plan. US President Biden has decided on his retaliation against Iran for its connection to the recent Teheran-backed militant group’s drone attack on a US outpost Tower 22 in Jordan, which resulted in the death of three American service members.

🎯 Targeted Response. The response will be carried out over several days, striking “multiple targets” that enabled these attacks. The exact locations of these targets have not been disclosed.

🇮🇷 Iran's Involvement. While Iran has not directly claimed responsibility, President Joe Biden has stated that Iran is arming the proxy groups responsible for the attack.

• He emphasized that the US is not seeking a “wider war in the Middle East.”

However:

🕊️ Terrorists Surprise. In a surprising turn of events, Kataib Hezbollah, the Iran-aligned terrorist group suspected of launching the attack, has announced a suspension of operations against the US.

• They claim this is to “prevent the embarrassment of the Iraqi government.”

🔮 What's Next? There are many military actions President Biden can take.

• Strikes on Iran-allied militia bases and commanders.

• Target senior commanders of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps in Iraq or Syria.

• Attack inside Iran's borders - a move which is considered the highest possible escalation.

What will be President Biden’s response?