US-Iran War Situation Tracker Skill
This skill provides a focused methodology for gathering and verifying real-time intelligence on the US-Iran conflict. It is tailored to navigate the specific information landscape of this war, prioritizing actionable intelligence over general news.
Core Principle: Assume Disinformation & Triangulate
In this high-stakes conflict, all primary sources (both US/allies and Iran/allies) have a strong agenda. Information should only be considered credible after triangulation: corroboration by sources from an opposing side or confirmation by a reputable, neutral third party (like a major news agency).
3-Step Intelligence Cycle for the US-Iran War
Step 1: Define Intelligence Needs & Specific Keywords
A strict 6-hour time filter is mandatory for all searches. This skill is for near-real-time tracking, not historical analysis.
Entity & Event Keywords:
- Involved Parties:
US military, CENTCOM, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Hezbollah, Houthi
- Geographic Locations:
Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Ali Al Salem Air Base (Kuwait), Jordan
- Military Hardware & Operations:
IRIS Dena, Thaad system, ballistic missile, suicide drone, F-35, torpedo attack, cyber attack
- Key Personnel:
Pete Hegseth (US Secretary of Defense), Abbas Araghchi (Iranian Foreign Minister)
Search Query Strategy:
- Action-Specific:
(US OR American) AND (sinks OR strikes OR hits) AND (Iran OR Iranian) AND (ship OR vessel OR submarine)
- Location-Specific:
(Iran OR Iranian) AND (missile OR drone) AND (attack OR strike) AND (Israel OR Tel Aviv)
- Official Statements:
site:defense.gov "Iran", site:en.mfa.ir "United States", site:idf.il "Iran"
- Multi-lingual: Search key terms in English, Farsi (
جنگ ایران و آمریکا), and Hebrew (מלחמת איראן-ארצות הברית) to capture local perspectives.
Step 2: Consult Tiered Authoritative Sources for This Conflict
Prioritize sources based on their proximity to the events and their established neutrality.
| Tier |
Source Type |
Specific Examples for This Conflict |
Purpose & How to Use |
| 1A |
US & Allies Primary Sources |
defense.gov, centcom.mil, idf.il, state.gov |
For official US/Israeli claims, statements, and footage. Treat as a claim to be verified. |
| 1B |
Iran & Allies Primary Sources |
en.mfa.ir, IRNA.ir, Tasnim News Agency, Press TV |
For official Iranian/allied claims and counter-claims. Treat as a claim to be verified. |
| 2 |
Global News Agencies |
Reuters, Associated Press (AP), AFP |
Crucial for triangulation. These agencies often have correspondents on the ground and are the first to provide independently verified reports. Use them to confirm or deny claims from Tier 1 sources. |
| 3 |
Specialized & International Media |
Al Jazeera, BBC News, The Guardian, New York Times |
For in-depth analysis, context, and reports on secondary effects (e.g., civilian casualties, diplomatic efforts). Good for understanding the "why" behind the "what." |
| 4 |
International & Humanitarian Orgs |
un.org (UN News), icrc.org (Red Cross), amnesty.org |
For information on civilian impact, human rights, and potential war crimes. |
Step 3: Synthesize & Report with Attribution
Minimum Length Requirement: The final report delivered to the user MUST be no less than 1,000 words. Depth and completeness are non-negotiable. If verified information is insufficient to meet this threshold, explicitly note the intelligence gaps and provide relevant background context to fill them.
When presenting the findings, structure is key to clarity.
- Lead with Verified Facts: Start with information confirmed by Tier 2 sources or acknowledged by both sides.
- Present Competing Claims: Clearly separate uncorroborated claims, attributing them properly. Use phrasing like: "The US military claimed... while Iran's state media reported..." or "According to a statement from the IDF..."
- Structure by Theme: Organize the report into logical sections:
- Key Military Developments (Verified)
- Official Statements & Claims (US/Allies)
- Official Statements & Claims (Iran/Allies)
- Civilian & Humanitarian Impact
- International Reactions
- Maintain a 6-Hour Rolling Timeline: Keep a running, time-stamped log of major events. This helps track escalation and the sequence of actions and reactions.
1---2name: us-iran-war-tracker-23description: A specialized skill for tracking the US-Iran conflict, strictly focusing on intelligence published within the **last 6 hours**. Use this for hyper-current, tactical situation reports on military actions, official statements, and international reactions.4---56# US-Iran War Situation Tracker Skill78This skill provides a focused methodology for gathering and verifying real-time intelligence on the US-Iran conflict. It is tailored to navigate the specific information landscape of this war, prioritizing actionable intelligence over general news.910## Core Principle: Assume Disinformation & Triangulate1112In this high-stakes conflict, all primary sources (both US/allies and Iran/allies) have a strong agenda. Information should only be considered credible after **triangulation**: corroboration by sources from an opposing side or confirmation by a reputable, neutral third party (like a major news agency).1314## 3-Step Intelligence Cycle for the US-Iran War1516### Step 1: Define Intelligence Needs & Specific Keywords1718A **strict 6-hour time filter is mandatory** for all searches. This skill is for near-real-time tracking, not historical analysis.1920**Entity & Event Keywords:**2122* **Involved Parties**: `US military`, `CENTCOM`, `Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)`, `Israel Defense Forces (IDF)`, `Hezbollah`, `Houthi`23* **Geographic Locations**: `Persian Gulf`, `Strait of Hormuz`, `Red Sea`, `Indian Ocean`, `Tehran`, `Tel Aviv`, `Ali Al Salem Air Base` (Kuwait), `Jordan`24* **Military Hardware & Operations**: `IRIS Dena`, `Thaad system`, `ballistic missile`, `suicide drone`, `F-35`, `torpedo attack`, `cyber attack`25* **Key Personnel**: `Pete Hegseth` (US Secretary of Defense), `Abbas Araghchi` (Iranian Foreign Minister)2627**Search Query Strategy:**2829* **Action-Specific**: `(US OR American) AND (sinks OR strikes OR hits) AND (Iran OR Iranian) AND (ship OR vessel OR submarine)`30* **Location-Specific**: `(Iran OR Iranian) AND (missile OR drone) AND (attack OR strike) AND (Israel OR Tel Aviv)`31* **Official Statements**: `site:defense.gov "Iran"`, `site:en.mfa.ir "United States"`, `site:idf.il "Iran"`32* **Multi-lingual**: Search key terms in English, Farsi (`جنگ ایران و آمریکا`), and Hebrew (`מלחמת איראן-ארצות הברית`) to capture local perspectives.3334### Step 2: Consult Tiered Authoritative Sources for This Conflict3536Prioritize sources based on their proximity to the events and their established neutrality.3738| Tier | Source Type | Specific Examples for This Conflict | Purpose & How to Use |39| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |40| 1A | **US & Allies Primary Sources** | `defense.gov`, `centcom.mil`, `idf.il`, `state.gov` | For official US/Israeli claims, statements, and footage. **Treat as a claim to be verified.** |41| 1B | **Iran & Allies Primary Sources** | `en.mfa.ir`, `IRNA.ir`, `Tasnim News Agency`, `Press TV` | For official Iranian/allied claims and counter-claims. **Treat as a claim to be verified.** |42| 2 | **Global News Agencies** | `Reuters`, `Associated Press (AP)`, `AFP` | **Crucial for triangulation.** These agencies often have correspondents on the ground and are the first to provide independently verified reports. Use them to confirm or deny claims from Tier 1 sources. |43| 3 | **Specialized & International Media** | `Al Jazeera`, `BBC News`, `The Guardian`, `New York Times` | For in-depth analysis, context, and reports on secondary effects (e.g., civilian casualties, diplomatic efforts). Good for understanding the "why" behind the "what." |44| 4 | **International & Humanitarian Orgs** | `un.org` (UN News), `icrc.org` (Red Cross), `amnesty.org` | For information on civilian impact, human rights, and potential war crimes. |4546### Step 3: Synthesize & Report with Attribution4748**Minimum Length Requirement: The final report delivered to the user MUST be no less than 1,000 words.** Depth and completeness are non-negotiable. If verified information is insufficient to meet this threshold, explicitly note the intelligence gaps and provide relevant background context to fill them.4950When presenting the findings, structure is key to clarity.51521. **Lead with Verified Facts**: Start with information confirmed by Tier 2 sources or acknowledged by both sides.532. **Present Competing Claims**: Clearly separate uncorroborated claims, attributing them properly. Use phrasing like: "The US military claimed... while Iran's state media reported..." or "According to a statement from the IDF..."543. **Structure by Theme**: Organize the report into logical sections:55 * **Key Military Developments (Verified)**56 * **Official Statements & Claims (US/Allies)**57 * **Official Statements & Claims (Iran/Allies)**58 * **Civilian & Humanitarian Impact**59 * **International Reactions**604. **Maintain a 6-Hour Rolling Timeline**: Keep a running, time-stamped log of major events. This helps track escalation and the sequence of actions and reactions.
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