...epic fury". He sought to subdue the Persian realm through fire and brimstone, believing such force would secure his dominion and glory. Yet, the fates are capricious, and the tides of war are unpredictable. Beware the double edge of the sword. As Croesus misread the divine will, so too may the modern king misread the tides of fate. Aggression launched across distant seas often rebounds upon the aggressor's shore. The current strife with Iran is backfiring, perhaps not just leading to the f...
...oke in riddles: "If thou cross the Halys River, a great empire shall fall." Croesus, swollen with pride, believed the prophecy favored him. He crossed the waters, sword in hand, certain of victory. Yet, fate is a cunning weaver. It was his own kingdom that crumbled, and Lydia fell to Cyrus the Great. The Oracle's words were true, but not as the King had hoped. So too does history whisper warnings to modern leaders. Like the Lydian king, #Trump has spoken boldly regarding #Iran, promising "...
Hubris, the tragic flaw of kings Will a great empire fall? In ages past, King Croesus of Lydia sought counsel from the Oracle of Delphi. He desired to know if he should march against the Persians. The Pythia sp...
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“The blitzkrieg failed. The Iranian regime, as they call it, didn't collapse. The people didn't revolt against it. It looks like the US has no exit strategy.” — Nebenzya, #Russian represen...
...Luzon Strait between Taiwan and the Philippines on March 13–14 at high speed. The Amphibious Ready Group, including USS New Orleans and USS San Diego, carries about 2,500 Marines with F-35B fighters and V-22 Ospreys and is expected to reach its area of operations within 2–3 weeks. | Socials | Donate | Advertising
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Satellite imagery shows the USS Tripoli and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit heading toward the Middle East for Operation Epstein’s Fury. The ship was spotted transiting the ...
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...ze. Another American tanker is ablaze after an attack near Sharjah (UAE). The IRGC previously announced a strike on a US oil tanker that entered the Persian Gulf under the flag of the Marshall Islands.
❗️North #Korea launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles on Saturday, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing South Korean military sources.