A self-proclaimed expert on Iran's situation is actually just scrolling through Instagram Reels for thirst traps, saying his 'research' is all about staying informed.

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Pentagon analysts confirm regional intelligence picture increasingly shaped by Instagram Reels <img alt="Guy &apos;monitoring situation in Iran&apos; just looking at thirst traps" src="https://www.duffelblog.com/content/images/2026/03/d9675190-f82c-4006-a525-3de2fc14d85f-1.png" /><p>ARLINGTON, Va. &#x2014; A local man who says he is &#x201c;closely monitoring the <a href="https://www.duffelblog.com/trump-promises-largest-quagmire-operation-in-us-history/" rel="noreferrer">rapidly evolving situat...