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It’s kicking off in Dubai again FlightRadar24

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FUDJTFOTTFEOF · 04/05/2026 16:28

I’m watching an Emirates flight from Seattle circling around trying to land. Sky News are reporting that the sirens have gone off.

F bloody Trump.

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notimagain · 04/05/2026 20:00

limeebergomotti · 04/05/2026 19:45

Just had a look also. I love flight radar too. What does it mean if details are not available?

Pretty much what it says.

Flightradar doesn't have access to all the info civilian and/or miilitary ATC has, so for example sometimes it won't know where an aircraft is going to (or even fails to log where it has originated).

Also some aircraft have some of their details redacted (e.g. registration), or don't transmit some of their flight data.

Emilesgran · 04/05/2026 19:58

1dayatatime · 04/05/2026 19:41

Because the US is trying to get other nations vessels through the Straits, but Iran says that the Straits belong to them.

Presumably the Straits could only belong to Iran if they owned the land on both sides though? Same as the Strait of Gibraltar, or the one between England and France (Strait of Dover?), the Strait of Hormuz is supposed to be open to international transit.

logicisall · 04/05/2026 19:53

1dayatatime · 04/05/2026 19:43

How - by sailing through the Straits belong?

I have no idea what your reply means.

RoseField1 · 04/05/2026 19:52

1dayatatime · 04/05/2026 19:41

Because the US is trying to get other nations vessels through the Straits, but Iran says that the Straits belong to them.

Good lord it was a rhetorical question. Iran are retaliating to US declaring war on them (illegally). This is entirely the fault of the US and Israel. Iran is a nightmare regime but this was never going to be a successful way to deal with them. There was no need.

limeebergomotti · 04/05/2026 19:45

Just had a look also. I love flight radar too. What does it mean if details are not available?

1dayatatime · 04/05/2026 19:43

logicisall · 04/05/2026 17:22

Are you sure the US didn't violate the ceasefire first?

How - by sailing through the Straits belong?

1dayatatime · 04/05/2026 19:41

RoseField1 · 04/05/2026 17:12

And why are they doing that??

Because the US is trying to get other nations vessels through the Straits, but Iran says that the Straits belong to them.

Stirabout · 04/05/2026 19:31

logicisall · 04/05/2026 19:21

Being pro Trump & pro Israel, his contacts will most likely be the same, or feeding him what they think he wants to hear for his news channel. Wanting to be the first with news is no guarantee for accuracy.
It's always best to engage with extremes at arms length while using a healthy dose of skepticism.

Or at the very least not post whatever he says on as fact.

FUDJTFOTTFEOF · 04/05/2026 19:23

Alarm over, Dubai airport back to normal.

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logicisall · 04/05/2026 19:21

GentleSheep · 04/05/2026 19:03

Well, I agree you're partly right, because Tousi is biased, very pro-Trump. However, he does have contacts in Iran and is getting information from there faster than other outlets. So it's 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. I do watch him to get one view, but not the only view of what's going on.

Being pro Trump & pro Israel, his contacts will most likely be the same, or feeding him what they think he wants to hear for his news channel. Wanting to be the first with news is no guarantee for accuracy.
It's always best to engage with extremes at arms length while using a healthy dose of skepticism.

GentleSheep · 04/05/2026 19:17

Agenda Free TV is worth following as Steve Lookner just presents what is going on and makes sure, as much as possible, that what he's reporting is real and not misinformation.

GentleSheep · 04/05/2026 19:14

Stirabout · 04/05/2026 19:05

Tousi is heavily biased and
pro Israeli

wiki and Reuters

‘ Mahyar Tousi's news coverage (Tousi TV) is generally considered to be heavily biased rather than a neutral, objective news source, a point acknowledged by the creator himself. 1]
Based on user reports and analysis of his content, here is a breakdown of the bias and style:
Political Leanings: Tousi is upfront about his conservative politics and Pro-Israel views, particularly concerning Iran and Middle Eastern affairs. He was previously active in UK Conservative party politics.1, 2]
Style and Purpose: His channel operates more as a "new media" opinion and commentary platform, aimed at providing an alternative to mainstream media (which he criticizes as having a left-wing bias).1]
Transparency over Impartiality: Tousi has stated that in 2025/2026, he believes true impartiality is not possible, and instead, focus should be on being objective while being transparent about one's, or the creator's, bias. 1]
Audience: His content is popular among those seeking, as one review describes it, "raw" and "unapologetic" commentary that opposes the policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 1]

Tousi TV is identified by the Reuters Institute as one of the prominent right-leaning pro Israel, pro Trump news creators in the UK. 1]’

So. Heavily Biased

Yep, I don't deny that. Which is why I frequent several news sources and also some geopolitical analysts. Always good to get all-round views.

Stirabout · 04/05/2026 19:05

Tousi is heavily biased and
pro Israeli

wiki and Reuters

‘ Mahyar Tousi's news coverage (Tousi TV) is generally considered to be heavily biased rather than a neutral, objective news source, a point acknowledged by the creator himself. 1]
Based on user reports and analysis of his content, here is a breakdown of the bias and style:
Political Leanings: Tousi is upfront about his conservative politics and Pro-Israel views, particularly concerning Iran and Middle Eastern affairs. He was previously active in UK Conservative party politics.1, 2]
Style and Purpose: His channel operates more as a "new media" opinion and commentary platform, aimed at providing an alternative to mainstream media (which he criticizes as having a left-wing bias).1]
Transparency over Impartiality: Tousi has stated that in 2025/2026, he believes true impartiality is not possible, and instead, focus should be on being objective while being transparent about one's, or the creator's, bias. 1]
Audience: His content is popular among those seeking, as one review describes it, "raw" and "unapologetic" commentary that opposes the policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 1]

Tousi TV is identified by the Reuters Institute as one of the prominent right-leaning pro Israel, pro Trump news creators in the UK. 1]’

So. Heavily Biased

GentleSheep · 04/05/2026 19:03

logicisall · 04/05/2026 18:17

Sky News has a different take on events. Mostly around that as it's breaking news and both the US and Iran need to promote their own propaganda, no one knows yet, what has actually happened/continuing to happen.
I'm happy to be corrected, but i didn't get the impression, after a quick bit of research, that an influencer owned channel was the height of impartiality and probity for news.

Well, I agree you're partly right, because Tousi is biased, very pro-Trump. However, he does have contacts in Iran and is getting information from there faster than other outlets. So it's 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. I do watch him to get one view, but not the only view of what's going on.

logicisall · 04/05/2026 18:30

RudolphTheReindeer · 04/05/2026 18:23

The UAE will strike back? That's rather worrying?

That was probably tousi news.

The UAE's foreign ministry said in a statement on X.
the UAE reserves the right to respond in a way that protects its sovereignty and security.

Which isn't exactly The UAE will likely strike back, they've said they will.

Hyssops · 04/05/2026 18:25

FUDJTFOTTFEOF · 04/05/2026 18:05

I was referring to Trump who fcked around and found out. It wasn’t directed at you.

Ok. Sorry. I'm on edge. 🙃

RudolphTheReindeer · 04/05/2026 18:23

The UAE will strike back? That's rather worrying?

logicisall · 04/05/2026 18:17

GentleSheep · 04/05/2026 17:40

Iran kicked this round off today. Have attacked the UAE and also 2 British ships and had 6 small boats trying to attack various ships in the Strait (but the US neutralised those). The UAE will likely strike back, they've said they will. Am getting this from Tousi TV so if you can't find it yet on the MSM it'll turn up there later.

Sky News has a different take on events. Mostly around that as it's breaking news and both the US and Iran need to promote their own propaganda, no one knows yet, what has actually happened/continuing to happen.
I'm happy to be corrected, but i didn't get the impression, after a quick bit of research, that an influencer owned channel was the height of impartiality and probity for news.

FUDJTFOTTFEOF · 04/05/2026 18:05

Hyssops · 04/05/2026 17:36

Obviously yes. Rudeness not necessary.

I was referring to Trump who fcked around and found out. It wasn’t directed at you.

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GentleSheep · 04/05/2026 17:40

Iran kicked this round off today. Have attacked the UAE and also 2 British ships and had 6 small boats trying to attack various ships in the Strait (but the US neutralised those). The UAE will likely strike back, they've said they will. Am getting this from Tousi TV so if you can't find it yet on the MSM it'll turn up there later.

Hyssops · 04/05/2026 17:36

FUDJTFOTTFEOF · 04/05/2026 17:23

And are you sure Trump didn’t start all this in February. FA and FO.

Obviously yes. Rudeness not necessary.

logicisall · 04/05/2026 17:24

From the BBC.

We've now had further comment from the Iranian military.
It says the Iranian Army Navy "issued a warning and fired warning shots along the route of the hostile enemy destroyers".
The Iranian military says US destroyers turned off their radars before approaching the strait, and were "detected immediately" after reactivating them.
The destroyers then received a radio warning from the Navy "regarding the dangers of violating the ceasefire", the Iranian military adds.
Another "explicit warning" was sent to the destroyer, according to the Iranian military, saying that "any attempt to enter the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a violation of the ceasefire and would be met with a response from naval forces".
It says warning shots were fired after the Americans "disregarded" the warning.

FUDJTFOTTFEOF · 04/05/2026 17:23

And are you sure Trump didn’t start all this in February. FA and FO.

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logicisall · 04/05/2026 17:22

Hyssops · 04/05/2026 17:08

I hate Trump, but it's Iran firing drones and missiles. Throwing a tantrum because US ships are in the Strait.

Are you sure the US didn't violate the ceasefire first?

FUDJTFOTTFEOF · 04/05/2026 17:22

EK8 from London to Dubai is around Muscat. They must all be being diverted.

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