Tracking flashpoints in the Indo-Pacific and elsewhere.
Joined December 2023
- Tweets 1,659
- Following 89
- Followers 2,363
- Likes 12,623
474 Photos and videos
Krackhauer retweeted
“Go Artemis II, full send to the Moon.” So awesome!
Liftoff.
The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon.
Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars.
193
746
8,184
588,807
Mar 21
🇮🇷🚀 Reports of Iranian ballistic missile activity targeting #DiegoGarcia in the #IndianOcean indicate that the Islamic regime may have advanced its capabilities in liquid-fuel or hybrid propulsion systems, with technical support from Russia and China.
#IndoPacific
Mar 21
Iran fired a pair of intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, a joint U.S.-UK base in the Indian Ocean.
One missile failed in flight, and another was engaged by a US Navy destroyer using an SM-3 missile.
4
439
Mar 4
🇺🇸🇨🇳 Iran’s #IRISDena was reportedly sunk by a US submarine off the coast of #SriLanka in the #IndianOcean — a clear-cut incident that will put China on high alert for potential engagement with US power projection in any scenario involving #Taiwan.
#SouthChinaSea
#IndoPacific
Mar 4
BREAKING:
A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian military corvette off the coast of Sri Lanka, US secretary of War Hegseth confirms.
"Yesterday in the Indian Ocean, an American submarine sank an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo."
Sri Lankan authorities reported that 32 people have been rescued so far and several bodies have been recovered from the water, Reuters reports.
6
622
Mar 4
It clearly demonstrates the far reaching capabilities of US military power across the globe, conducting simultaneous operations with allies and partners in the Mideast and Latin.
🇺🇸🇮🇱🇪🇨
#OperationEpicFury
#OperationSouthernSpear
Mar 4
Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations today against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador.
In a statement, they underlined the importance of combating the scourge of narco-terrorism
5
359
Mar 2
🇺🇸🇰🇼 At least two US aircraft that reportedly crashed over Kuwaiti airspace in what’s being described as “friendly fire” need to be closely monitored whether it was truly friendly fire, a mechanical failure, or if there any indication of electronic/cyber warfare involvement.
At least two USAF F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down in what’s being called a friendly fire incident over Kuwait this morning.
All crew involved successfully ejected and were picked up by locals on the ground; the Kuwaiti MOD says that all were recovered safely.
1
1
6
764
Mar 2
According to preliminary statements from the US military, the three aircraft that went down over Kuwaiti airspace were shot down in a friendly fire incident involving Kuwait’s US-made air defense systems.
1
4
295
Mar 4
The friendly fire incident involving the downing of three US F-15s has been further investigated — it wasn’t caused by Kuwait’s air defense systems, but by a Kuwaiti F/A-18.
x.com/i/status/2028996719053…
Mar 4
A Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet was the cause of the accidental shootdown of 3 F-15E Strike Eagles in a “friendly fire” incident over the country on Sunday, not a Kuwaiti “Patriot” Surface-to-Air Missile Battery like had initially been believed, three people familiar with initial reports of the incident told the Wall Street Journal.
One F/A-18 launched three missiles against the F-15s, according to a U.S. official, with all three aircraft being hit and going down, but their pilots ejecting safely. The incident occurred soon after multiple Iranian drones had penetrated Kuwaiti air defenses, one striking a commercial port and killing six American servicemembers, with Kuwaiti officials on edge when their radars detected the jets flying in and fired on them.
1
5
272
Mar 4
It’s wild that in just four days during #OperationEpicFury, 17 naval vessels from the Islamic regime, including a submarine, were wiped out.
🇺🇸⚓
#USNavy
Mar 4
"We are sinking the entire Iranian navy."
Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of CENTCOM, released an update on Operation Epic Fury so far.
He said the U.S. has already destroyed 17 Iranian naval vessels, including one submarine.
8
467
Mar 3
“You are the shield of the Free World, and today, you are its sharpest sword.”
— Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of US Central Command, to US forces participating in #OperationEpicFury.
Mar 3
Letter reportedly sent by Adm. Brad Cooper, the Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), to American servicemembers across the Middle East on February 28, 2026, prior to the start of strikes against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury:
To America's extraordinary sons and daughters deployed around the Middle East,
By order of the President of the United States, we are embarking on a mission of profound consequence. The time for preparation is over. The time for action has arrived.
As we move from deterrence into active combat, I write to tell you how honored I am to serve with you - the most exceptional Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Guardians and Coast Guardsmen on this earth.
Some of you are stationed in the Middle East. Many of you have deployed overseas on short notice. Others have been extended on deployment for this critical mission.
You represent the strongest, most lethal warfighting force the world has ever known.
You all selflessly serve our great country and make us so very PROUD.
Since 1979, the Iranian Regime has killed and wounded thousands of Americans, and they continue to threaten Americans and our friends. Today, by your courage and grit, you will change the course of human history.
My guidance for you is simple:
- Be Relentlessly Lethal. In the heat of conflict, remember who you are. Let your conduct be as professional as your aim is precise.
- Take Care of Your Teammates. The men and women on your flanks, in front of you and those at your six are your Guardian Angels. Be theirs.
- Steady Your Resolve. Combat is inherently chaotic. The hours, days and perhaps weeks ahead will challenge you. There will be noise and confusion. Fall back on your training. It is the best in the world.
You are the shield of the free world, and today, you are its sharpest sword.
As the eyes of the world fix upon us, stay safe, and GODSPEED.
5
408
Feb 28
The end of the Ayatollah regime would be more than a domestic breakthrough for Iran or a regional inflection point. And, it would also mark a strategic setback for the broader China-led authoritarian axis.
🇺🇸🇮🇱
#OperationShieldofJudah
Feb 28
1
5
418
Jan 15
🇺🇸🇮🇷 The Islamic Republic of Iran’s missile stockpiles and anti-air defense systems were severely damaged or degraded during Israel’s #OperationRisingLion (13–24 June 2025), reducing the regime’s capacity to sustain high-intensity operations.
🇷🇺 At present, Tehran is unlikely to receive substantial military assistance from Russia, which is increasingly preoccupied with its own force regeneration and preparations for a prolonged confrontation on the #EasternFlank.
🇰🇵 The DPRK’s ability to offset this shortfall is also limited, as much of its exportable capacity is already committed to supporting Russian requirements.
🇨🇳 The remaining uncertainty centers on China, specifically whether Beijing would be willing to covertly provide electronic warfare support, cyber operations, or unmanned systems assistance in the event of potential direct US military action against the Iranian regime.
ALT 🇮🇱 #OperationRisingLion
Jan 15
BREAKING:
News Nation reports that the USA is moving the aircraft carrier strike group Abraham Lincoln from the South China Sea to the Middle East.
It will arrive there in around a week
4
961
Jan 10
🇮🇷 Only the fall of the Ayatollahs’ regime and the restoration of a secular democracy under Crown Prince @PahlaviReza can bring peace to the Mideast and beyond. This shift would also effectively undermine the China–Russia–Iran–DPRK axis.
🇨🇳🇷🇺🇮🇷🇰🇵
#MIGA
Jan 10
1
3
15
4,773
Jan 9
🇨🇳🇲🇲🇰🇭🇱🇦 Burma, Cambodia and Laos have become increasingly entangled with Chinese scam networks, emerging as core hubs in #SoutheastAsia.
#GoldenTriangle
Jan 9
Chen Zhi, the chairman of Prince Group, and the alleged mastermind behind the industrialization of Cambodia’s human trafficking and scam compound industry, has been deported to China, where he is under investigation for his alleged involvement in organized crime. buff.ly/GdsGmqE
2
4
355
Jan 9
Jan 6
🇲🇲 In recent years, Burma has surpassed Afghanistan to become the world’s leading producer of #opium, with #narcotics flowing into global markets through the #GoldenTriangle and adjacent trafficking corridors. At the same time, the country has emerged as a major hub for transnational cyber-scam and fraud syndicates, many of which operate openly in regime-controlled or regime-tolerated areas.
These criminal networks function largely under the regime’s watch, and in some cases appear to benefit from tacit protection. Their expansion highlights the regime’s increasing dependence on illicit revenue streams to sustain itself amid international sanctions and economic isolation.
If left unchecked, Burma’s military regime poses a growing threat to regional security. Its continued alignment with China, Russia, and Belarus, the DPRK, Iran raises concerns about the gradual acquisition of more advanced weapons systems, including ballistic missile technologies and sophisticated defense systems. At the outer bounds of risk, the potential transfer of low-yield, weapons-grade, or nuclear-related technologies — while not imminent — cannot be entirely dismissed given the regime’s trajectory and its deepening reliance on authoritarian patrons.
#methamphetamine
#Mekong #SoutheastAsia
#ShweKokko #KKPark #Myawaddy
2
212
Jan 9
🇷🇺🇺🇦 There’s no doubt that Russia’s #hypersonic missile technology is advancing. The best chance to take them down is during the midcourse phase before re-entry, using exo-atmospheric interceptors — which Ukraine does not have.
#Oreshnik
#RS26Rubezh
#IRBM
Jan 8
Another video of the Russian Oreshnik Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) strike from CCTV cameras in Lviv.
4
502
Jan 7
🇲🇲 Despite being subjected to heavy airstrikes, the ArakanArmy has proven capable of executing both conventional-style engagements and guerrilla operations with a relative degree of effectiveness against regime forces.
This makes the AA something noteworthy among other EAOs. 1/2
The chief of Military Operations Command No. 10 and a dozen of his soldiers were killed in an ambush by the Arakan Army the Nyaung Kyo area of Padaung Township on the Rakhine–Bago border on Sunday.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
bit.ly/4qaQ5Yt
2
1
8
491
Jan 7
2/2 However, it remains to be seen whether the AA-led coalition can advance toward the regime’s weapons production facilities on the west bank of the #Irrawaddy River.
x.com/i/status/1944964581186…
15 Jul 2025
🇲🇲🇨🇳 A critical miscalculation by the Arakan Army was the diversion of combat power toward the Ayeyarwady delta and the focus on #Kyaukphyu, rather than prioritizing a thrust toward the regime’s high-value weapons manufacturing facilities along the #Okeshitpin–#Pyay corridor. 1/3
4
329
Jan 6
🇲🇲 In recent years, Burma has surpassed Afghanistan to become the world’s leading producer of #opium, with #narcotics flowing into global markets through the #GoldenTriangle and adjacent trafficking corridors. At the same time, the country has emerged as a major hub for transnational cyber-scam and fraud syndicates, many of which operate openly in regime-controlled or regime-tolerated areas.
These criminal networks function largely under the regime’s watch, and in some cases appear to benefit from tacit protection. Their expansion highlights the regime’s increasing dependence on illicit revenue streams to sustain itself amid international sanctions and economic isolation.
If left unchecked, Burma’s military regime poses a growing threat to regional security. Its continued alignment with China, Russia, and Belarus, the DPRK, Iran raises concerns about the gradual acquisition of more advanced weapons systems, including ballistic missile technologies and sophisticated defense systems. At the outer bounds of risk, the potential transfer of low-yield, weapons-grade, or nuclear-related technologies — while not imminent — cannot be entirely dismissed given the regime’s trajectory and its deepening reliance on authoritarian patrons.
#methamphetamine
#Mekong #SoutheastAsia
#ShweKokko #KKPark #Myawaddy
20 Nov 2025
For decades, the #GoldenTriangle has been synonymous with narcotics trafficking, human exploitation, and a broad constellation of illicit activities. Today, that legacy has evolved into sprawling transnational scam syndicates. 1/2
x.com/krackhauer/status/1776…
1
9
780
Jan 3
🇲🇲 The Battle of #Katha has emerged as a critical test case for whether Burma’s fragmented resistance forces can translate shared strategic objectives into unity and coordination in the post–#Op1027 environment, where China’s intervention has significantly reshaped the dynamics.
Resistance forces have entered Katha on the Irrawaddy River in Sagaing Region, defying heavy artillery fire and airstrikes from the junta.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#WarAgainstTheJuntaMyanmar
bit.ly/490VkDU
2
8
404
20 Nov 2025
For decades, the #GoldenTriangle has been synonymous with narcotics trafficking, human exploitation, and a broad constellation of illicit activities. Today, that legacy has evolved into sprawling transnational scam syndicates. 1/2
x.com/krackhauer/status/1776…
6 Apr 2024
𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲: 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime #UNODC released its latest report in December 2023 on #opium cultivation in the #GoldenTriangle. The report highlights a significant increase in Burma, surpassing #Afghanistan to become the world's leading producer of opium.
Political, social, and economic instability stemming from the 2021 coup has driven many in Burma towards poppy farming. Northeastern Burma, part of the Golden Triangle, has historically been a hub for opium production, with indications of cultivation in #Sagaing near the #India border. In recent years, #methamphetamine production has risen, supplementing opium production.
The Golden Triangle, encompassing areas of Burma #Myanmar, #Laos, and #Thailand, has long been notorious for its involvement in illegal activities. Primarily known for opium cultivation and heroin production, the region has been a major supplier of illicit #drugs worldwide. In recent years, it has also become a hotspot for methamphetamine production, with sophisticated drug trafficking networks exploiting the region's rugged terrain and porous borders.
Positioned along the #Mekong River, it functions as a key pathway for smuggling #narcotics and various illicit items. This crucial watercourse in #SoutheastAsia facilitates the movement of illegal commodities, such as drugs, wildlife, and counterfeit goods, contributing to the escalation of crime and instability in the region.
Despite attempts to mitigate unlawful actions, both the Golden Triangle and the Mekong River remain afflicted by organized crime groups, corruption, and socio-economic difficulties, posing challenges to the safety and prosperity of the area.
#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
#WhatsHappeningInThailand
1
1
5
1,227
20 Nov 2025
2/2 🇲🇲 Burma remains one of the central nodes in this criminal ecosystem, shielded by state-backed militias and warlords. Successive governments in Burma share direct responsibility for enabling and protecting these cross-border fraud networks.
x.com/krackhauer/status/1980…
20 Oct 2025
🇲🇲 On October 20, 2025, Burma’s military regime announced that it had launched a raid on #KKPark in #ShweKokko, #Myawaddy, claiming to have seized multiple #Starlink satellite internet terminals used by cyber-fraud operators. 1/7
irrawaddy.com/news/burma/mya…
5
408