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Conspiracky Kooks Are Out in Force

Fake News to sow doubt

“False Flag”, “Mossad”

“Sixty-seven minutes is all it took for the near downing of a commercial airliner by a terrorist pilot to become fodder for antisemitic conspiracy theorists across the globe.”-ARC Research Associate Oliver Marks

“It’s clear this isn’t a narrative that forms in response to an incident,”

“Rather, it’s part of a script that already exists, sitting ready for use whenever opportunities arise.”

Conspiracy theories about flydubai attack spread across social media, reports find

Shortly after aircraft transmitted its initial distress signal, thousands of posts online blamed Israel or Jews for a ‘false flag’ attack

Drecks Media Propaganda

After a Muslim pilot stabs his co-pilot to crash a plane full of Israelis:

We don’t have to live with this. The excuses given to propaganda rags by alleged ‘free speech advocates’ don’t work, as the rags are publishing enemy propaganda. They don’t want people to know that nearly two hundred innocent people were mass murdered by a Muslim at war with us

Continue reading Conspiracky Kooks Are Out in Force

Archbishop Viganò: “Pope Leo enslaves the papacy to the religion of globalism”

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Archbishop Viganò: “Leo enslaves the papacy to the religion of globalism: dignity without the Commandments, freedom of conscience against the will of God, false religions as varieties to be protected, multilateralism as the horizon, ‘just’ secularism as the framework.”

Archbishop Viganò said Leo XIV’s praise of the Enlightenment is ‘the inverse operation’ of earlier papal condemnations of liberalism, indifferentism, and revolutionary principles.

Continue reading Archbishop Viganò: “Pope Leo enslaves the papacy to the religion of globalism”

Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Attempted Hijacking

Israel-Bound Flydubai Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Attempted Hijacking

Israeli Hero Recounts Battle to Stop Flydubai Hijacking: ‘I Grabbed Him, Choked Him’

Netanyahu, who had earlier praised the passengers for preventing a “major disaster,” was waiting at Ben-Gurion when Hayun and the other passengers returned, embracing the bloodstained passenger after he stepped off the replacement flight.

“It’s simply unbelievable what you did, you know? Simply unbelievable,” Netanyahu told him. “You didn’t just save everyone on the plane. You don’t know what could have happened to it. We don’t know what would have happened.”

Netanyahu later told Hayun: “You are a hero.”

An Israeli passenger who helped overpower the co-pilot accused of trying to crash a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai jet recounted how he put the attacker in a chokehold before grabbing the controls of the plunging aircraft himself — an extraordinary intervention Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later hailed as heroic.

Terror in the Sky: violent altercation between the pilots from Dubai to Tel Aviv

Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight News Live Updates: After hijack scare, mid-air stabbing on Flydubai Israel flight, 2nd diverted

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv landed safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia following a violent cockpit altercation. Israel confirmed the incident was not a hijacking.

“We heard screams on the plane.

Then they opened the cockpit, and we saw blood, and someone had stabbed the pilot with a pocketknife,” the unnamed woman told the network via text message. It is believed that a violent altercation developed between the two pilots. The woman said that the Israeli passengers helped restrain an attacker along with members of the crew. “We prayed, ‘Shema Yisrael,’” she says. “There were also moments when we thought we weren’t going to make it out alive….”

flydubai (FlyDubai / FZ), specifically flight FZ1073, not Emirates.

bbc.co.uk

On September 30, 2026, flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai International (DXB) to Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion/TLV) experienced a mid-air incident involving a violent altercation between the pilots (reports describe one stabbing the other, blood in/near the cockpit, screams, and passengers helping restrain the attacker). The plane transmitted emergency (7700) and then unlawful interference/hijack (7500) codes, descended sharply, diverted, and landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. All passengers were reported safe.

reuters.com

This is widely covered by BBC, Reuters, Jerusalem Post, NYT, CNN, and others as a flydubai Boeing 737 (MAX) flight. Emirates was not involved; flydubai is a separate Dubai-based low-cost carrier that operates the Dubai–Tel Aviv route.

Trump says Iran’s got three choices: “wiping Iran out,” “letting them rot economically” or “making a deal”

Tehran says conditions for ending war sent to US via Qatar

BREAKING: President Trump told Fox News Chief Foreign Correspondent @TreyYingst that he is in a “deciding mode” and “very big things” are going to happen in the near future regarding the US-Iran war.

Trump said, “My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They better behave.” Trump also said he’s “open” to meeting with Iran’s president after Tehran sent a list of war-ending demands. |

@foxandfriends

President Trump says there’s three choices on the table for the war: “wiping Iran out,” “letting them rot economically” or “making a deal.”

The Islamic Republic appears deeply concerned that another major U.S.-Israeli strike campaign could begin at any moment. Internal reports say police stations, security buildings and military facilities across Tehran have been evacuated, with forces deployed into surrounding streets and major intersections.

Iran has launched a major mobilisation drive to train and arm volunteer civilians who would serve as part of state security under the Basij militia arm of the IRGC, sparking fears of renewed conflict with the US.

Iran warns against any new large-scale strikes by the United States and its allies saying it received information such a plan is being prepared.
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran “must push the enemy back and deal devastating blows using our full military might” before any negotiations with the United States.
A Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis says it intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and foiled other attacks on the cities of Bish, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu.

Saudi Arabia attacks Houthi rebels in Yemen – BBC News

Iran sets terms for peace as Saudi forces foil Houthi attack on Riyadh

Iran’s security chief Moshen Rezaei tells Al Jazeera conditions for ending war – stopping attacks on all fronts, release of frozen Iranian funds, end of blockade – have been sent to US via mediator Qatar, and are awaiting a response from US President Donald Trump.
Yemen’s Houthis say attacked what they called “sensitive” sites in Riyadh with ballistic missiles, drones, in addition to an ARAMCO facility in Yanbu. Saudi Arabia has not yet confirmed these claims.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, stress “the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe passage of ships” during phone call.
Fighting between Yemen’s Houthi group and the Saudi-backed internationally recognised government intensifies, with battles reported east of Marib and around Taiz.

The Iran-backed Houthis are now threatening to strike Turkey and Pakistan if they intervene militarily in Yemen. Senior Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti warned both countries they would be struck with an “iron fist” if they enter the conflict.

Iranian oil sales reach two-year high despite US blockade, says government department

Iran’s Plan and Budget Organisation says oil sales have reached a two-year high despite the US naval blockade aimed at preventing Iranian exports.

U.S. Admits Iranians, Bans Mahmoud Abbas From Attending UN

US Bans Palestinian Authority President From Attending UN, But Admits Iranians

The Palestinian Authority’s (PA) foreign ministry on Thursday condemned the US decision to bar Palestinian officials from attending the UN General Assembly for a second year in a row.

The US has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, repeating a move that drew widespread criticism last year.

Abbas still barred as US approves visas for Iran’s President Pezeshkian & FM Araghchi…

In a statement on Wednesday, the US State Department said it would extend visa restrictions to members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and officials with the Palestinian Authority (PA).

The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the decision as an “unjustified measure that contradicts efforts to restore confidence, develop Palestinian-American relations, and create the necessary political climate for implementing the two-state solution and achieving peace and stability in the region”.

The State Department said it was extending the restrictions on PA officials as “a consequence of their failure to reform, contrary to their commitments to the United States, and their ongoing activities that undermine the prospects for peace”. Abbas is among those barred from entering the US for the gathering.

In other news:

Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Houthi supporters march in Sanaa

US President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law, extending existing US sanctions on Iran.
Tens of thousands march through the streets of Sanaa in support of the Houthis and against Saudi Arabia, as fighting heats up in western Yemen.
Yemeni government forces claim they have killed 30 Houthi fighters and wounded more than 60 during clashes in the al-Wazi’iyah district of Taiz.
The UN has warned that Yemenis are facing “multiple concurrent health risks” amid rising violence that has displaced more than 112,000 people in two weeks.

Something unusual is unfolding across Iran as multiple pre-strike warning signs appear at once.

▪️ Isfahan air defenses reportedly moved to heightened alert and dispersal, while aircraft were reported entering western Iranian airspace before turning back. Continue reading U.S. Admits Iranians, Bans Mahmoud Abbas From Attending UN

SAUDI ARABIA IS LEARNING A HARD LESSON

Saudi Arabia Says Houthi Drone Attack on Mecca Crosses ‘Red Line’

Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone south of the Islamic holy city of Mecca on Tuesday, thwarting an attack that crossed a major “red line” in the conflict.

Saudi military spokesman Col. Turki al-Maliki denounced the drone incursion as a “hostile and terrorist attack” conducted by the “terrorist Houthi militia.”

The Houthi threat is exposing a reality the Muslim world cannot keep hiding from.

Iran-backed Houthis are escalating attacks against Saudi Arabia and threatening one of the world’s most important strategic regions.

And when the pressure became real, where were the powerful Muslim allies?
Pakistan has not entered the fight. Turkey has not entered the fight.

Yet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly sought Israeli intelligence assistance through U.S. CENTCOM.
Read that again.

After decades of demonizing Israel across much of the Muslim world, when missiles and drones become the problem, Israeli capabilities suddenly matter.
This should be a wake-up call.

For generations, Muslims were told Israel was the great enemy. Meanwhile, Iran built armed proxies across the region, from the Houthis to Hezbollah and other militias, destabilizing Arab countries from within.
Now reality is knocking on the door.

Israel has intelligence. Israel has missile-defense experience. Israel understands Iranian proxy warfare because Israelis have been living under its threat for years.

There should be no shame in Saudi-Israeli cooperation.
The shame is spending decades teaching people to hate a country that could become one of your strongest strategic partners.

Saudi Arabia should take the next courageous step:

🇸🇦🤝🇮🇱 Normalize relations with Israel. Expand the Abraham Accords. Build a regional security alliance against extremism and Iranian aggression.
The Middle East does not need another generation poisoned by old hatred.

Iran Asserts ‘Strait Of Hormuz Is Closed’, Supertanker Hit by Mine

Supertanker Explodes After Hitting Mine, IRGC Says, & Asserts ‘Strait Of Hormuz Is Closed’

Comes within hours of Trump reasserting Tehran is desperate for a deal…

IRGC says supertanker exploded after hitting mine in Hormuz, says strait remains closed.
‘Deal’ headlines return: US seeks “Step-by-Step” agreement with Iran, reports state media.
Houthis seized more Red Sea territory, including Perim Island near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Iran-Gulf diplomacy was postponed, delaying efforts to address the Strait of Hormuz crisis in what was to be a rare GCC-Iran meeting.
Saudi oil exports face ongoing disruption after a pipeline shutdown, pushing oil prices above $100/barrel.

More below the fold.

Fighting rages in Yemen as Saudi-backed forces strike advancing Houthis

Yemen’s Houthis say they launched a large-scale ballistic missile and drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait and claimed “direct hits”. There was no immediate response from Riyadh.
The Iran-backed rebels say they captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, strengthening their control of a crucial Bab al-Mandeb shipping route.
Iran says a planned meeting with Gulf states regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed by Saudi Arabia over the recent events in Yemen.
Ground fighting intensifies on several fronts in Yemen as Saudi-backed government forces carry out air strikes on Houthi positions in an attempt to retake Mocha, days after the Houthis captured the strategic port city.

Here’s a look at the latest developments:

- The Houthis have seized the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the southern Red Sea, tightening their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb shipping route.
- Iran’s nuclear chief has been blocked from attending the IAEA’s annual conference in Vienna after US opposition.
- The WHO reports nearly 3,000 casualties in Yemen following days of fighting.
- Israeli forces shelled southern Lebanon despite a June ceasefire framework, striking Nabatieh al-Fawqa and firing on Beit Yahoun.
- The IOM says more than 93,000 people have been newly displaced in Yemen by the ongoing conflict.

Dozens of Saudi air strikes pound Houthi positions in Yemen

Houthis say dozens of air attacks were launched by Saudi Arabia as the prime minister of Yemen’s internationally recognized government accuses the militia of killing and displacing civilians during its rapid advance.
Oil ‌prices continue to rise as concerns over supply disruptions persist after attacks on Saudi ⁠energy infrastructure left ⁠its East-West pipeline offline and cast doubt on efforts to ease shipping risks in the Gulf.
President Donald Trump once again says Iran “wants to make a deal” to end the war but adds he will “determine whether or not” the United States chooses to engage.
Iran’s security chief says the reality surrounding global energy shipments and the Strait of Hormuz has changed and there will be no talks with Washington until Tehran’s demands – as outlined in the Islamabad memorandum of understanding – are met.

Continue reading Iran Asserts ‘Strait Of Hormuz Is Closed’, Supertanker Hit by Mine

Iran’s regime threatens US, tries to recruit Iranians to fight & support Houthi’s in attack against Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is being attacked with ballistic missiles, losing ground in Yemen, and still appears unwilling to fully confront the Houthis.

The Houthis have already crossed a major threshold, launching ballistic missiles and drones against Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, striking Saudi infrastructure and wounding at least 73 people. Yet they have continued attacking, while Saudi-backed forces have now lost the strategic port of Mocha, roughly 80 km from Bab al-Mandab.

🚨 The Islamic Republic tried to stop Trump from attacking it by offering $500 billion in potential business for American companies.

Hassan Qashqavi, spokesman for the Iranian parliament’s National Security Committee, says the Islamic Republic sent its economic diplomacy team…

— The Iran Watcher (@TheIranWatcher) September 15, 2026

Iran Security Chief Warns Trump: ‘The Straits Have Changed’ — ‘Damage Control Won’t Stop What’s Coming’

Getting desperate:

The Islamic Republic is now texting Iranians to come learn how to fight because its existing military and Basij structures are no longer enough to project strength. The new “Janfada” mobilization is moving from propaganda into training, with the Islamic Republic announcing plans for 1,000 so-called national resistance battalions and mass-texting people about military and relief training.

The Islamic Republic’s police chief just threatened Iranians with another massacre on state TV: “Our finger is on the trigger.”

Ahmadreza Radan called protesters “homeland-sellers” and “enemies,” warning they would be dealt with “firmly.” He then put the police alongside the IRGC, Army and Basij, declaring that all have their fingers on the trigger.

Iran’s top security official warned President Donald Trump on Monday that the strategic balance around the region’s critical waterways has changed, ruling out negotiations until Tehran’s sweeping conditions are met and declaring that American “damage control won’t stop what’s coming.”

“Don’t get distracted by the U.S. president’s mixed signals — from ‘no negotiations’ to ‘we’re ready to talk,’” Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s powerful Supreme National Security Council, wrote on X.

“The stakes around oil and the straits have changed. Damage control won’t stop what’s coming,” he continued.

“No talks until Iran’s conditions are met. Period!”

Continue reading Iran’s regime threatens US, tries to recruit Iranians to fight & support Houthi’s in attack against Saudi Arabia

Iran War: Saudi Arabia seeks Israeli help against Houthis

According to a report by veteran journalist Danny Zaken in “Israel Hayom” – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly approached several Middle Eastern countries for help against the Houthis — including an indirect request to Israel for intelligence and other assistance.

According to regional diplomatic sources, Riyadh contacted other Gulf states and Egypt directly, while the request to Israel was reportedly conveyed through US Central Command. The goal: help prevent the Houthis from threatening or closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Who Is Running Iran?

Report Exposes Power Struggle at Top of the Regime

A fierce power struggle is gripping the top of Iran’s regime, with hardline security figures pushing to escalate the conflict with the United States as questions mount over who is actually wielding authority in the absence of the country’s unseen Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Pakistan Warns Iran to Keep the Houthis Away from Saudi Arabia

Pakistan delivered a warning to Iran on Wednesday that if Tehran’s terrorist proxies in Yemen, the Houthis, continue attacking cities and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan may be obliged to intervene under its defense pact with the Saudis.

UN Security Council meets on Yemen after Houthis seize city of Mocha

Ghalibaf says Yemeni people will ‘triumph’ after Houthis capture Mocha

Iran’s parliamentary speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has backed Yemen’s Houthis in a post on X.

The UN Security Council is holding a meeting in New York on the situation in Yemen, as the Houthis rapidly advance on the Red Sea coast, threatening to gain more leverage over the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The Houthis report about 40 air strikes were launched by Saudi Arabia in a new salvo following their attacks on oil facilities and civilian infrastructure deep inside the kingdom.
Projectiles hit several areas in Iran’s southern Sirik district with multiple explosions heard across the coastal region, as oil prices hold at $100 a barrel with no end in sight to the war.
US President Donald Trump claims the ongoing war with Iran will end immediately after the US November midterm elections and predicts oil prices will then quickly decline.
US military lacks capacity to blockade Bab al-Mandeb Strait as Yemen’s Houthis close in
Former US Ambassador to Algeria and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Henry Ensher, says Yemen’s Houthis could take control of the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and that the US lacks the capacity to stop it from happening.
Houthis claim major attack on Saudi base in response to 300 air strikes

Yemen’s Houthis say they launched a large-scale ballistic missile and drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait and claimed “direct hits”. There was no immediate response from Riyadh.

The Iran-backed rebels say they captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, strengthening their control of a crucial Bab al-Mandeb shipping route.

Iran says a planned meeting with Gulf states regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed by Saudi Arabia over the recent events in Yemen.

Ground fighting intensifies on several fronts in Yemen as Saudi-backed government forces carry out air strikes on Houthi positions in an attempt to retake Mocha, days after the Houthis captured the strategic port city.