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Project Freedom: Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Starting Monday

Trump announced Project Freedom on May 3, 2026 — ordering the U.S. Navy to begin escorting neutral ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, with force authorized against interference. The operation marks the most direct U.S. challenge to Iran’s blockade since the war began, as 20,000 seafarers remain stranded and global oil prices have surged 50 percent. Tehran warned any escort constitutes a ceasefire violation, while peace negotiations remain active through the Pakistan channel.

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The Nyala Deception: How the RSF Stages Sovereignty from a Nairobi Hotel Room

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A mineral water bottle cap — carrying markings consistent with a Kenyan brand — was photographed at a meeting the RSF claimed took place in Nyala, Sudan. It did not. SHADOWNET maps the full architecture of RSF governance theater: a parallel government founded in Nairobi, led from Nairobi hotel suites, and protected by a Kenyan government that has so far refused to answer a simple question — who is hosting these meetings, under what arrangements, and what interests are being served.

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Mali in Flames: The April 2026 Offensive That Shook the Sahel and Exposed the Limits of Junta Power

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On April 25, 2026, a coordinated offensive by the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM and Tuareg separatist FLA struck eight locations across Mali simultaneously — killing the defense minister, capturing Kidal, and humiliating Russia’s Africa Corps mercenaries. This SHADOWNET analysis traces the attack’s unfolding hour by hour, decodes its geopolitical significance, diagnoses the seven structural drivers of Mali’s unending war, and maps four scenarios for the country’s future.

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Trump Reviews Iran Peace Plan as Lebanon Burns and Ceasefire Frays

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Iran has transmitted a 14-point peace proposal to U.S. intermediaries, offering Strait of Hormuz guarantees in exchange for sanctions relief and an end to the naval blockade. Trump confirmed he is reviewing the plan but warned strikes could resume. Meanwhile, Israeli operations in southern Lebanon continue to threaten the fragile ceasefire.

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40 Ships Seized, $4.30 Gas, No Deal: Inside the Iran Ceasefire

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The 60-day War Powers deadline passed Friday — and Trump declared hostilities “terminated” while the U.S. Navy seized its 40th ship near Iranian waters. A new Iranian peace proposal landed in Islamabad. Nobody knows if Trump wants to read it.

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Hormuz at the Breaking Point, Why the New Sanctions Shock Could Reshape Energy, Power, and the Global Order

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Oil above $109 is the headline. The deeper story is how sanctions, shadow tankers, insurance pressure, and Iran’s response are turning Hormuz into a test of global energy security.

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The Day AI Stopped Being a Tab You Switch To — Claude Is Now Inside Your Software

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Anthropic launches Claude connectors for Blender, Adobe, Autodesk, Ableton and more. A full analysis of what this means for creative professionals, studios, and the AI industry.

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The Strait That Broke the World Economy: Inside the Hormuz Blockade

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On February 28, 2026, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Two months later, 25% of the world’s seaborne oil remains blocked. This is the inside story of the dual blockade nobody expected to last — and the three scenarios for what comes next.

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Third Time in Two Years: The Escalating Pattern of Violence Targeting a U.S. President

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A heavily armed California man charged federal agents at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, triggering the evacuation of President Trump and senior officials. The suspect is in custody.

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Bamako Under Siege: The Strategic Miscalculations That Left Mali’s Junta Exposed

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In the early hours of April 25, 2026, Mali’s worst nightmare materialized. An unprecedented alliance of Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked jihadists struck simultaneously across the country — from the sands of Kidal to the suburbs of Bamako. SHADOWNET Analysis provides full intelligence assessment and scenario projections.

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