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From: N3MELDate: Sat, 11 Apr 26 23:30:00 Z
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Subject: U.S. SITREP 04-11-26
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U.S. DAILY SITUATION REPORT (SITREP)
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DATE: April 11, 2026 | TIME: 18:00 EST
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[ BLUF: BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT ]
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OPERATION EPIC FURY CEASEFIRE ENTERS DAY 5. VP VANCE HAS ARRIVED IN
PAKISTAN FOR
CRITICAL NEGOTIATIONS AS POTUS MAINTAINS A "PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH"
POSTURE.
DHS SEC. MULLIN REMAINS IN THE CAROLINAS TO EXPEDITE POST-CONTRACT-UNFREEZE
OPERATIONS. HAWAII IS TRANSITIONING TO RECOVERY AFTER THE "KONA LOW"
DROPPED
15" OF RAIN, WHILE RED RIVER FLOODING PERSISTS AT MODERATE STAGES.
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I. THE IRAN WAR (OPERATION EPIC FURY - DAY 43)
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* NEGOTIATIONS: VP JD Vance has officially begun meetings with regional
mediators in Islamabad. The U.S. delegation is prioritizing the
permanent
reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a complete halt to Iranian
maritime
harassment.
* CEASEFIRE STATUS: The two-week pause remains stable, though U.S. Fifth
Fleet
reports persistent Iranian ISR drone activity near the Bahraini
coastline.
No kinetic response was required, but overwatch remains at 100% capacity.
* HORMUZ STATUS: The U.S. continues to reject Tehran’s "reconstruction
toll"
proposals. POTUS stated this morning that "freedom of navigation is non-
negotiable," signaling that strikes could resume if tolls are enforced.
* PERSONNEL: The two rescued F-15 airmen are continuing their recovery at
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Both are reported to be in
good spirits and stable condition.
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II. HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
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* RECOVERY SURGE: Secretary Markwayne Mullin is on-site in Western North
Carolina today, overseeing the arrival of specialized heavy equipment
unlocked by the $1.2B contract unfreeze. Over 400 new recovery projects
broke ground across the Southeast in the last 48 hours.
* POLICY: Sec. Mullin announced the "DHS Resilience Initiative," aimed at
automating secondary logistics inspections at inland rail-heads to
prevent
future backlogs. He noted that "technology, not bureaucracy" is the
solution.
* BORDER SECURITY: The "Purple Monster" high-altitude sensor array has
expanded its coverage to include the Big Bend sector. Early data
indicates
a 35% increase in successfully detected (and interdicted) smuggling
attempts in remote terrain.
* CYBER WATCH: CISA reports a 20% decrease in "noise" traffic targeting the
U.S. energy grid since the ceasefire began, though vigilance remains
high
for "sleeper" malware implantation.
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III. SEVERE WEATHER & WILDFIRES
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* HAWAII RECOVERY: Flood watches have been cancelled as the "Kona Low"
drifts away. Hawaii County is reporting significant infrastructure
damage
near Hilo; FEMA assessment teams have been authorized to begin site
visits
starting Monday.
* RED RIVER FLOODING: The Red River at Fargo remains at 21.0 ft (Moderate
Flood Stage). While a very slow recession has begun, levee monitors are
tracking a new system for Tuesday that could bring 1-2 inches of rain,
potentially halting the fall.
* WILDFIRES (PL-2):
- TEXAS: The "Purple Monster" fire near Amarillo is 65% contained at 550
acres. Fire behavior has moderated, but "Critical" fire weather is
forecast for the Southern Plains tomorrow evening.
- FLORIDA: The "Hilux Fire" (Big Cypress) remains active at 420 acres;
heavy smoke is impacting local traffic on I-75.
- ALABAMA: The "Williams Creek" fire (1,650 acres) is 15% contained.
Rugged terrain is limiting the use of ground-based heavy equipment.
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IV. ECONOMIC & INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT
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* ENERGY: Brent Crude is stable at $86/bbl. The market is waiting for a
breakthrough in the Islamabad talks before adjusting downward. U.S.
retail
gasoline is averaging $4.40/gal.
* AGRICULTURE: USDA reports that the "Mullin Logistics Corridors" have
restored 90% of fertilizer delivery schedules to the Midwest, a critical
milestone for the spring planting season.
* INFRASTRUCTURE: The Department of Transportation and DHS are
investigating reports of persistent GPS "jitter" in the Pacific
Northwest,
likely a lingering effect of recent solar activity or regional jamming.
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[ END OF REPORT ]
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DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for accuracy of this reports, this
information
is intended for general use only.
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