Strategic Intelligence Brief — Edition 30 — April 13, 2026
Edition 30 · April 13, 2026 · blackfortllc.com
Today's ranked strategic developments:
- US naval blockade of all Iranian ports active as of 10am ET Monday
- Islamabad talks collapse after 21 hours — Vance: "final and best offer" rejected
- Iran FM Araghchi: "inches away from MoU, then goalposts shifted"
- Macron announces UK-France coalition for Hormuz freedom of navigation conference
- US intelligence: China preparing MANPADS shipment to Iran via third countries
- Sudan civil war enters Year 3 on April 15 — no diplomatic process, 21M food insecure
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