September 11th, 2026: Iran’s Hidden China Trade Network Just Got Exposed & Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Arctic Gas Hub
Summary
This episode marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and covers how Iran uses a $1 billion barter system with China to bypass sanctions, including acquiring military equipment. It also details a disrupted Russian submarine operation aimed at testing capabilities to damage NATO undersea infrastructure. Additionally, the show reports on Ukrainian drones striking remote gas facilities in western Siberia and the resort city of Sochi. Finally, it discusses the start of the federal trial against Huawei, where prosecutors allege the tech giant operated as a criminal enterprise to steal American technol…
Topics discussed
Intro: 9/11 anniversary and today's headlines
Iran-China barter system for oil and goods
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NATO disrupts Russian submarine cable operation
Ukrainian drones strike Siberia and Sochi
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Huawei trial: theft and sanctions allegations
Closing: 9/11 reflection and promo for Situation Report
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