May 7th, 2026: Cracks Are Forming Inside Russia’s Army & U.S. Fires On Iranian Ship
- Russia faces rising desertions and morale issues in its military despite ongoing recruitment efforts.
- U.S. forces disable an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman for violating the naval blockade.
- Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire is immediately violated by Russian missile and
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