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U.S. Navy warship enforcing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as global oil shipping routes face disruption amid the U.S.-Iran war.

The U.S. Has Begun Blockading Iranian Ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Here Is What That Means.

The U.S. military has begun enforcing a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, effective April 13, 2026, following the collapse of peace talks in Islamabad. The move targets vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports and escalates the ongoing U.S.-Iran war into a new phase of maritime economic coercion. With oil prices surging past $100 per barrel and global coalition support fracturing, the stakes for security professionals, policymakers, and energy markets

Map of West Africa showing U.S. military activity in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea alongside Borno State where Brigadier General Braimah was killed in April 2026

A General Is Dead, an Embassy Is Emptying, and America Has an Agenda: The Truth About Nigeria's Security Spiral

A Nigerian Army brigadier general was killed in a Boko Haram assault on a Borno military base on April 9, the same day the U.S. Embassy authorized departure from Abuja. This twin development exposes a deepening security crisis that U.S. Christmas strikes, troop deployments, and equipment transfers have failed to reverse. OSRS examines what is really driving American military engagement in Nigeria and why most analysts believe Washington's true objective is strategic positioni

Triptych image comparing a WWII strategic map of Europe, the US Supreme Court building, and the Strait of Hormuz region, illustrating how presidential immunity and historical miscalculation converge in the 2026 US-Iran war.

Would Trump Start WW3? Presidential Immunity, the Architecture of Impunity, and the Rationality of Power in the 2026 US-Iran War

Is Trump acting with the confidence of a man who knows he cannot be held accountable? The 2024 Supreme Court immunity ruling, combined with US non-membership in the ICC, has created an architecture of impunity with real-world consequences in the 2026 Iran war. Using IR theory, this OSRS analysis compares Hitler's strategic errors to the current conflict, assesses whether Trump, Netanyahu, and Iranian leaders are rational actors, and asks the question the world is quietly dre

Kurdish fighters along the Iraq-Iran border as the US-Israel war on Iran escalates, April 2026.

Trump Burned the CIA's Kurdish Arms Operation in Iran. Here Is the Full Damage Assessment.

President Trump confirmed on Easter Sunday that the US ran a covert operation to arm Iranian protesters through Kurdish intermediaries before the war began. The admission burned an active CIA program, validated Tehran's propaganda narrative, endangered Kurdish partner networks, destabilized Iraqi Kurdistan's position, and compromised the diplomatic track all in a single cable news call. OSRS provides the full five-layer damage assessment from a national security and intellige

Soldiers standing in guards to confront terrorism in Nigeria

President Trump’s Strike on ISIS in Nigeria and What It Means for Counterterrorism Policy

President Trump’s authorization of U.S. airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria signals a turning point in how Nigeria’s security challenge is viewed globally. This article explains what the strike means for counterterrorism policy, intelligence operations, and the growing role of cyber and digital strategy in preventing extremist violence.

Formal holiday portrait of Dr. Sunday Oludare Ogunlana in a navy suit, white shirt, and dark tie, smiling confidently against a warm, softly lit background with Christmas trees and golden lights, framed with festive greenery and the text “Happy Holidays.”

Defending Trust in a Complex World: A Year-End Message from OSRS

As 2025 concludes, OGUN Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC extends sincere appreciation to our global clients, partners, and readers for their trust and collaboration. Anchored in cybersecurity, physical security, and AI consulting, OSRS remains a trusted bridge between technology and policy. We look ahead to 2026 with renewed commitment to advanced strategic insight, resilient security solutions, and principled leadership.

Halting Terrorist Propaganda in Cyberspace Lessons from the ChannelsTV Panel Discussion

This morning at 3:00 AM CT (9:00 AM Nigeria time), I joined ChannelsTV via Zoom for a vital panel on countering Boko Haram/ISWAP propaganda in cyberspace. I emphasized that terrorism has moved online—where hashtags and livestreams now radicalize faster than bullets. Nigeria must fight back with strategic counter-narratives and digital intelligence.

Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retired)

Global Intelligence Collaboration Leads to Arrest of Major Drug Kingpin and Korean Commendation

NDLEA's arrest of fugitive drug baron Ogbonnaya Jeff, praised by Korea’s Intelligence Service, showcases Nigeria’s rising global stature in drug enforcement. Under General Buba Marwa’s exceptional leadership, NDLEA has become a model of intelligence-driven operations. OSRS, a Texas-based firm, stands ready to support NDLEA through advanced cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and tech-driven solutions for a safer world.