President Trump 2.0

Briefings on on-going military operations are normally, for OpSec purposes, held in a SCIF* (Secure Compartmentalised Information Facility), with no mobile devices being allowed in, or photos taken.

However, for Operation Epic Fury, it is a couple of curtains in a Mar A Lago ballroom, with photos showing the Order of Battle being allowed and distributed…



*SCIF

A SCIF (Sensitive Compartment-ed Information Facility) is a highly secure, controlled environment used to protect classified or sensitive information from unauthorized access. SCIFs are essential for protecting national security and intelligence information, and they are typically used by government agencies, military, intelligence organizations, and contractors handling sensitive data.

Physical Security
SCIFs are designed with physical security features to prevent unauthorized access. These include:

Restricted entry: Access is tightly controlled, usually requiring badges, biometric scans, or PIN codes. Entry might require multiple security checks, such as a two-door vestibule system (also known as a man trap) to ensure only authorized personnel enter.

No windows or windows with reflective or obstructive coatings to prevent external visual surveillance.

Shields against electronic surveillance: SCIFs often include protections to prevent eavesdropping or interception of signals (e.g., EM shielding or TEMPEST compliance).

Data and Information Handling
Classified storage: Information, documents, and electronic data within a SCIF are stored in highly secure systems, such as encrypted servers or locked cabinets.

Data exfiltration prevention: There are strict controls on any device that can remove information from the SCIF, such as USB drives, external hard drives, or any form of removable media. These devices are often prohibited or heavily monitored.

Air-gapping: SCIFs often feature air-gapped systems, meaning that their computers and networks are not connected to external networks (including the internet) to prevent data leaks. If communication with external systems is necessary, it’s done through tightly controlled, encrypted methods.

Security Measures to Prevent Eavesdropping:
Soundproofing: SCIFs often use acoustic treatments (e.g., soundproofing materials) to prevent eavesdropping throughsound.

Shielding against electromagnetic interference: To prevent devices within the SCIF from emitting signals that could be intercepted, SCIFs may use shielding that complies with standards like TEMPEST (a U.S. government standard for counteracting electronic surveillance).

Environmental control: SCIFs also employ strict controls on temperature, humidity, and airflow to maintain the integrity of sensitive equipment and prevent environmental factors from triggering alarms or causing system failures

https://ramseytest.com/scif-room/

[Carth]

Had to chuckle at that picture, the Big Man looks like somebody who is waiting for the others to bugger off home so he can empty the bins and mop the floor

Why the USA attacked Iran, according to the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-b2930752.html

Mr Rubio said President Donald Trump was forced into a preemptive response after learning of an imminent Israeli attack, as officials knew such an attack would trigger retaliation against US military personnel in the Middle East.

“It was abundantly clear that if Iran came under attack by anyone – the United States or Israel or anyone – they were going to respond, and respond against the United States,” the secretary of state told reporters at the Capitol on Monday.

“We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces, and we knew that if we didn’t pre-emptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties.”

[Sephiroth]

Makes sense. Israel knew where Khamenei was because they hacked the streetcams.

Originally Posted by Hugh

Why the USA attacked Iran, according to the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-b2930752.html

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

Makes sense. Israel knew where Khamenei was because they hacked the streetcams.

Why the USA attacked Iran, according to Trump three days ago...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2dyz6p3weo

Trump has said the aim of the operation is to "ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon"

"We're going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally again obliterated," he said in an eight-minute video posted on Truth Social on Saturday morning

From the same article

Netanyahu dismissed as "ridiculous" claims that Israel had pushed the US into a war with Iran.

And Hegseth says it's retribution...

https://abcnews.com/Politics/hegseth...y?id=130674351

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday defended the ongoing U.S. attack on Iran as necessary because of Tehran’s missile arsenal and nuclear ambitions, calling it "our retribution" for its yearslong role in sponsoring terrorism.

You would hope that the three people leading the war that could escalate into a global conflict could at least agree on why they are doing it...

[Carth]

Who could have predicted that another major conflict in the Middle East would push oil & gas prices up?

. . and which Countries economy would benefit from such a thing?


*disclaimer, I've no idea where we buy our oil & gas from, but it won't be Russia will it

Today’s internet is won by a KCL academic for this tweet.

[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Why the USA attacked Iran, according to Trump three days ago...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2dyz6p3weo


From the same article


And Hegseth says it's retribution...

https://abcnews.com/Politics/hegseth...y?id=130674351




You would hope that the three people leading the war that could escalate into a global conflict could at least agree on why they are doing it...

I really do buy the Rubio assertion. It makes sense when you see that Israel knew where Khamenei was and made its strike accordingly. Trump, presumably, had been warned and knew what he had to do especially after his sabre rattling. It was "show us your willy" time. So, they all know what they're doing and why - never mind some of their utterances.

Or…

They all don’t know what they’re doing and why, and their utterances back that up…

[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Or…

They all don’t know what they’re doing and why, and their utterances back that up…

Their actions in the field more than suggest otherwise.

[Carth]

I can see it being one of those "well it seemed a good idea at the time" episodes

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

Their actions in the field more than suggest otherwise.

No they don’t.

Tactical competence in the field is the purview of the armed forces, which is doing what it has trained to do and executing one of a range of pre-planned scenarios.

None of that indicates that the politicians and other officials who are supposed to have strategic oversight of it all have any idea what they’re trying to achieve.

[Dude111]

I wanna say Im sorry to my UK friends and everyone else.. Trump is an idiot,a loose cannon.. Starting wars with the world....

Very scary what he is doing!!!


IM SO SORRY

[1andrew1]

Let's not forget that this conflict may cost us deeply if it continues to impact energy prices with their knock-on effects to inflation and employment.

Gas prices have spiked and global stock markets tumbled as the conflict in the Middle East intensified and concerns grew over how long it will last.

The UK gas price surged to its highest level for three years on Tuesday, following sharp gains on Monday, while Brent crude oil benchmark briefly rose above $85 a barrel for the first time since July 2024.

There are fears the fight in a region that plays a key role in global energy supplies and shipping routes could have a similar impact to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago which pushed up the cost of energy, causing price rises for businesses and consumers around the world.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5lz0vgy52o

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Originally Posted by Chris

No they don’t.

Tactical competence in the field is the purview of the armed forces, which is doing what it has trained to do and executing one of a range of pre-planned scenarios.

None of that indicates that the politicians and other officials who are supposed to have strategic oversight of it all have any idea what they’re trying to achieve.

Netanyahu's been successful in doing what he set out to achieve - assassinate the Ayatollah, weaken Iran's military strength severely and for bonus points, drag an insecure Trump on board.

Iran's responding as much as it can with inferior weaponry. I don't know whether attacking countries like Kuwait makes sense but there's obviously a strategy there.

The US just looks reactive and clueless. If I was China, I would be tempted to stretch America's resources by a few naval exercises towards Taiwan.

[Carth]

Seems odd to me that oil & gas prices are going through the roof, is it a 'supply and demand' thing?

Just asking because we've already spent £Billions on wind turbines and solar farms so we don't need oil & gas

. .. unless of course they're so inefficient we way as well go back to coal