# Mon 12 Jan, 2026: Oil And Water (Part 1 of 2) - Target Iran - Persian Politics - Epistemic Siege - Red Rain - Kharg Critical - Stability Threats

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Podcast: [The Tore Says Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tore-says-show-426340)
Published: 2026-01-13T06:55:00+00:00
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A calculated geopolitical push is happening with Iran, and the results could be very bad for peace and stability. Rumors, faked or dated videos and unverified reporting pushes war. So much is going on and nobody can say what is truly happening. but regional stability is at stake. It's a fulcrum island that is structurally important. It is always about location. The corral outpost that nobody talks about. Before oil, it was astride an important trade route. Control moves are not random, but calculated. Confusion reins as intended. What is cut from the plan is clarity. Calculated doubts nudge targets in certain directions. Ancient empires and hidden civilizations are part of the landscape. The oil installations are magnificent too. Fixed islands are always imbeded in national calculations. Quiet monitored occurs by all interested parties. It serves as both a shield and a hostage. Other nations are oil dependent on upstream sources. It is now a fixed part of the diplomatic lattice. Be ready for big moves around small islands with global importance.

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