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 @mikenov  Apr 13, 2026 
 THE WAGNER GROUP https://share.google/aimode/12SCQZdliRc7Up3tA The Wagner Group evolved from a shadowy proxy force into a global paramilitary empire before its rapid dismantling following a failed mutiny against the Russian state in 2023. [1, 2] The Rise: From Shadows to State Asset (2014–2022) Initially founded in 2014 by Yevgeny Prigozh… 
THE WAGNER GROUP share.google/aimode/12SCQZdl… The Wagner Group evolved from a shadowy proxy force into a global paramilitary empire before its rapid dismantling following a failed mutiny against the …

 @IDF  Apr 13, 2026 
 Today, we remember the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, a reminder of why we operate. #neveragain pic…. 
Today, we remember the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, a reminder of why we operate. #neveragain pic.twitter.com/LtC1pjEvuS— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) April 13, 2026…

 MIRROR NOW  Apr 13, 2026 
 LIVE | Drones & Missiles Rain On Israel | Iran’s Coordinated Attack? | Israel-Iran | War  
LIVE: Sirens echo across Israel as drones and missiles rain down in a massive overnight assault, raising fears of a wider regional war. Explosions light up the skies as air defense systems attempt to …

 @MEMRIReports  Apr 13, 2026 
 Texas Shiite Scholar Jawad Wahedi at Long Island Mosque Memorial for Khamenei: His Martyrdom Served Islam More Than His Life; Mojtaba Khamenei Will Be Even Better Than His Father… 
Texas Shiite Scholar Jawad Wahedi at Long Island Mosque Memorial for Khamenei: His Martyrdom Served Islam More Than His Life; Mojtaba Khamenei Will Be Even Better Than His Father Video — MEMRI (@MEMRI…

 @IDF  Apr 13, 2026 
 ⭕️IDF troops are expanding targeted ground operations against Hezbollah military infrastructure to strengthen the forward defense posture in the Bint Jbeil area in southern Lebanon. Our troops struck and eliminated 100+ Hezbollah terrorists, dismantled dozens of terrorist…… 
⭕️IDF troops are expanding targeted ground operations against Hezbollah military infrastructure to strengthen the forward defense posture in the Bint Jbeil area in southern Lebanon.Our troops struck a…

 CNN-News18  Apr 13, 2026 
 BLOCKADE ACTIVE: US Navy Seals Iranian Ports at 10 AM Deadline!  
The countdown is over, and the “Hormuz Vortex” has officially begun. As of 10:00 AM ET (7:30 PM IST) today, Monday, April 13, 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has initiated a total maritime blocka…

 @MEMRIReports  Apr 13, 2026 
 Tehran University Professor Mohammad Marandi: Iran Will Fight for Control of the Strait of Hormuz and Succeed; If the U.S. Escalates, the Gulf States Will Cease to Exist – If I Were Living There Now, I Would Leave; These Countries Are Not Going to Be Livable pic…. 
Tehran University Professor Mohammad Marandi: Iran Will Fight for Control of the Strait of Hormuz and Succeed; If the U.S. Escalates, the Gulf States Will Cease to Exist – If I Were Living There Now, …

 Oneindia News  Apr 13, 2026 
 Pro-Iran Protester Smashes U.S War Plane In Europe? Shocking Video Shows MAN Attack C-130 
A shocking security breach at Shannon Airport in Ireland has sparked global attention after a man managed to access a U.S. military C-130 aircraft and repeatedly strike it with a hatchet in broad dayl…

 The Diary Of A CEO  Apr 13, 2026 
 URGENT UPDATE – The Iran War Expert: The Most Dangerous Stage Begins Now 
4 weeks ago he predicted America would send troops to Iran, now Robert Pape returns to reveal what could happen next! Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and …

 @IDF  Apr 13, 2026 
 🎥 WATCH: IDF soldiers dismantled a Hezbollah underground tunnel route in southern Lebanon, used for planning and advancing terror activities against IDF soldiers. pic…. 
🎥 WATCH: IDF soldiers dismantled a Hezbollah underground tunnel route in southern Lebanon, used for planning and advancing terror activities against IDF soldiers. pic.twitter.com/P2CGm03HUO— Israel D…

 Fox News  Apr 13, 2026 
 Only thing Iran understands is ‘TOTAL DESTRUCTION,’ GOP congressman says 
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., discusses reports alleging China provided military aid to Iran and U.S.-Iran talks ending without a peace deal on ‘The Big Weekend Show.’ #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa…

 ABP NEWS  Apr 13, 2026 
 Iran Israel US War LIVE Updates: ईरान पर फिर बमबारी? | Iran US Peace Talks Fail  
Iran Israel US War LIVE Updates: ईरान पर फिर बमबारी? | Iran US Peace Talks Fail | Trump | Netanyahu #iranisraelceasefire #iranusceasefire #iranisraelwar #iranattackisrael #israeliranwar #israeliranwar…

 ET Now World  Apr 13, 2026 
 US Iran War LIVE: Iran Launches Hypersonic Missiles at Israel as Ceasefire Crumbles  
Iran has launched retaliatory missile just after Khamenei’s killing and drone strikes against Israel after coordinated U.S. and Israeli air and missile strikes on Iranian territory earlier today. Tehr…

 Oneindia News  Apr 13, 2026 
 Iran KICKS OUT U.S Destroy Warships From Strait Of Hormuz | New Video Shows IRGC VS U.S Navy Clash 
Iran released dramatic footage claiming a U.S. Navy destroyer was forced to retreat from the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian officials, a direct warning was issued by the IRGC Navy, threatening…

 CBS News  Apr 13, 2026 
 What to know about the Iran war after Trump announces blockade for Strait of Hormuz 
A marathon round of talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend failed to produce a peace agreement, leading President Trump to announce a bloackade of the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab and Taure…

 ET Now World  Apr 13, 2026 
 US IRAN WAR LIVE: Trump’s Massive War Announcement – Global Tensions Explode As World On Edge 
Global tensions have reached a critical boiling point as United States President Donald Trump prepares to deliver a major announcement from the White House regarding the escalating conflict with Iran….

 Sky News Australia  Apr 13, 2026 
 US ‘naval presence’ in the Strait of Hormuz will limit ‘Iran’s ability’ to attack ships 
UWA Defence and Security Institute Jennifer Parker says there needs to be a US “naval presence” in the Strait of Hormuz. Ms Parker told Sky News Australia that the US must be “limiting Iran’s ability…

 60 Minutes  Apr 12, 2026 
 Influential U.S. cardinals caution against Iran war, Trump immigration policies 
In the months since his election, Pope Leo has spoken up against both the war in Iran and the mass deportation of migrants in the U.S. His statements have inspired American cardinals to speak out. “6…

 @MEMRIReports  Apr 12, 2026 
 #ICYMI: Read #MEMRI analysis by @AlbertoMiguelF5: A Forgotten #Sudanese War Enters Its Fourth Year – Report & audio here https://ow.ly/s31150YHhp2… 
#ICYMI: Read #MEMRI analysis by @AlbertoMiguelF5: A Forgotten #Sudanese War Enters Its Fourth Year – Report & audio here ow.ly/s31150YHhp2— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) Apr 12, 2026…

 @mikenov  Apr 12, 2026 
 Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin – Rostropovich, 1970 (Complete) https://youtu.be/70TpS_nvnrM?si=rcO74VWi3wyTQ_f4 via @YouTube… 
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin – Rostropovich, 1970 (Complete) youtu.be/70TpS_nvnrM?si=rcO7… via @YouTube— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 12, 2026…

 @MEMRIReports  Apr 12, 2026 
 #ICYMI: Gulf Divided Over U.S.–#Iran Ceasefire: #UAE Conditions Its Support On Guarantees And Compensation, While Its Neighbors Welcome The #Ceasefire – Report & audio here https://ow.ly/Qp5250YHaAI #MEMRI… 
#ICYMI: Gulf Divided Over U.S.– #Iran Ceasefire: #UAE Conditions Its Support On Guarantees And Compensation, While Its Neighbors Welcome The #Ceasefire – Report & audio here ow.ly/Qp5250YHaAI #MEMRI— …

 @anneapplebaum  Apr 12, 2026 
 RT by @mikenov: Orban concedes defeat. The support of Trump, Vance, Putin, Lavrov, Weidel, Milei, Le Pen, Fico, Babis and many others could not overcome Hungarian anger at a stagnant, corrupt regime… 
Orban concedes defeat. The support of Trump, Vance, Putin, Lavrov, Weidel, Milei, Le Pen, Fico, Babis and many others could not overcome Hungarian anger at a stagnant, corrupt regimehttps://t.co/yfMCW…

 @MEMRIReports  Apr 12, 2026 
 #ICYMI: Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mottaki: Trump and Netanyahu Should Be Tried in Absentia, Verdict Should Be Executed by Muslims of the World – Like Salman Rushdie; Iran Must Act to Collect Reparations – It Won’t Happen Through Negotiations or Ceasefire… 
#ICYMI: Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mottaki: Trump and Netanyahu Should Be Tried in Absentia, Verdict Should Be Executed by Muslims of the World – Like Salman Rushdie; Iran Must Act to Collect Rep…

 @mikenov  Apr 12, 2026 
 Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties https://gemini.google.com/share/e7cb9c836a39 
Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties gemini.google.com/share/e7cb…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 12, 2026…

 Wealth Mechanics  Apr 12, 2026 
 How Israel Just SURRENDERED Its Last Chance for a Lebanon Deal  
SUMMARY In this powerful and insightful geopolitical analysis, this breakdown exposes how Israel converted a rare military advantage into a strategic dead end in Lebanon. What appeared as a decisive w…

 Fellowship Bible Chapel  Apr 12, 2026 
 2026 04 12 John Haller’s Prophecy Update “The Straits of Convergence” 
China Pakistan proposal. https://x.com/sentdefender/status/2038981869040013487?s=46&t=zRJLrFjebqfFb5-kN4chug Carney 2025. https://x.com/lizarosen0000/status/2039122297210974529?s=46&t=zRJLrFjebqfFb5-…

 @mikenov  Apr 12, 2026 
 Moscow’s Mercenaries: The Rise and Fall of the Wagner Group (Columbia Studies in Terrorism and Irregular Warfare): Faulkner, Christopher M., Parens, Raphael, Clarke, Colin P.: 9780231216906: http://Amazon.com: Books https://www.amazon.com/Moscows-Mercenaries-Columbia-Terrorism-Irregular/dp/0231216904/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DRV648208HHT&dib=eyJ2… 
Moscow’s Mercenaries: The Rise and Fall of the Wagner Group (Columbia Studies in Terrorism and Irregular Warfare): Faulkner, Christopher M., Parens, Raphael, Clarke, Colin P.: 9780231216906: Amazon.co…

 @IDF  Apr 12, 2026 
 🔴ELIMINATED: A terrorist who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alon Ohel, Eliya Cohen, and Or Levy from a bomb shelter in Re’im. IDF troops, together with the ISA, eliminated an armed Hamas terrorist cell. Following intelligence assessments, it was determined… pic…. 
🔴ELIMINATED: A terrorist who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alon Ohel, Eliya Cohen, and Or Levy from a bomb shelter in Re’im.IDF troops, together with the ISA, eliminated an arme…

 @IDF  Apr 12, 2026 
 🎥WATCH: Weapons cache discovered inside a hospital used by Hezbollah for terrorist activity in Bint Jbeil. Several Hezbollah terrorists were identified conducting surveillance from a hospital window and firing toward IDF soldiers in the area, and following identification of… pic…. 
🎥WATCH: Weapons cache discovered inside a hospital used by Hezbollah for terrorist activity in Bint Jbeil. Several Hezbollah terrorists were identified conducting surveillance from a hospital window …