Terrorism, Middle, Iran Matt Helmkamp Terrorism, Middle, Iran Matt Helmkamp

War Update: Iran’s Retaliation Shifts Toward Gulf Energy Targets as Hezbollah Front Reopens and Succession Politics Surface After Khamenei Death

The conflict is escalating into a sustained multi-front war, with retaliation expanding into Gulf energy targets and renewed Hezbollah-Israel exchanges, while Khamenei’s reported death is driving early succession signaling and U.S. authorities are directing Americans in Iran to shelter in place and pursue self-directed land exits where feasible.

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ISIS, Terrorism Matt Helmkamp ISIS, Terrorism Matt Helmkamp

Islamic State aligned Al Saqri Foundation circulates RDX explosives teaser and directs supporters to private contact channel

An Islamic State–aligned outlet promoted an RDX-focused ‘Easy Explosives’ installment and routed interested users to multiple off-platform contact options (including Telegram and Element, with additional paths such as WhatsApp) consistent with takedown-resilient distribution and vetting practices

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