9 month agoRussian nuclear-capable Tu-95MS bombers violated Japanese airspace
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - near the east coast of Honshu, Japan
US Navy expert: Limpet mine used in attack on Japanese-owned oil tanker 'bears a striking resemblance' to Iranian mines; Also says, damage to that tanker is 'not consistent with an external flying object hitting the ship.'
Japan Met Agency revises 22:22 earthquake to M6.7, with epicenter 14 km deep. It warns strong tremors can be expected during the coming week
Four people injured in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga: No reports of injuries as yet. No problems reported at any nuclear power plant
TEPCO reports that the earthquake caused no particular malfunction at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata, which hasn't yet been restarted in any case.
9 month agoCity of Murakami (pop. 60,000) in Niigata Pref. may be among hardest hit. Phone lines to city government, police and fire departments are knocked out, according to @nhk_news.
9 month agoEarthquake intensity 6 high in Niigata Prefecture, Intensity 6 weak in Yamagata Prefecture
9 month agoA Magnitude-6.8 earthquake has hit off the coast of Yamagata Prefecture in northern Japan. Tsunami advisories are in place along coastal areas of Yamagata, Niigata and Ishikawa prefectures.
9 month ago"Tsunami warning" - Depending on the location, the height of the tsunami may be higher than the "estimated tsunami height"
Earthquake effect on Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Under investigation
[email protected]: Had a very good telephone conversation with President Xi of China. We will be having an extended meeting next week at the G-20 in Japan. Our respective teams will begin talks prior to our meeting.
9 month agoHere's the shake map @nhk_news. (The numbers measure intensity at those locations and a 6 means "less earthquake-resistant houses collapse" and similar buildings can suffer extensive damage.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning at 10:24 pm on the 18th June to Yamagata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, Kamikoshi, Sado, and Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits Japan, Tsunami warning issued.
Strong earthquake shakes Niigata
Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 - 33km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan
9 month agoPentagon lays out detailed timeline to further evidence claim that Iranian patrol boat removed limpet mine from damaged vessel in Gulf of Oman. Germany and Japan had asked the Trump administration to publicly put forward more proof of Iran's involvement in the attacks.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 19km SE of Hitachi, Japan
Saudi Crown Prince: Iran has not respected the visit of the Prime Minister of Japan and attacked two tankers, one Japanese
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 78km ESE of Kamaishi, Japan
USS Mason, guided missile destroyer, has arrived on station to assist USS Bainbridge and protect the stricken Japanese oil tanker, Kokuka Courageous. Iranian tugboat tried to approach Japanese tanker but waved off by US Navy warship.
Crew on Japan tanker saw 'flying object' before attack: company head
Japan says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will convey the result of his meeting with Iranian leaders to US President Donald Trump during the upcoming G20 Summit.
9 month agoImages and video being released by @CENTCOM showing what it says is a likely unexploded limpet mine attached to the hull of the Japanese-owned chemical tanker Kokura Courageous.
9 month agoUS Navy P-8A 169334 WS275 departed Kadena at 2120Z - East China Sea mission.
Pompeo: Iran insulted Japan's prime minister after hitting one of his country's ships during his visit
Khamenei: I welcome your suggestion to expand relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Japan is an important country in Asia and if they are willing to expand relations with Iran, they should demonstrate their firm determination, just as some important countries have done so.
Khamenei:
[email protected] U.S. president met and talked with you a few days ago, including about Iran. But after returning from Japan, he immediately imposed sanctions on Iran's petrochemical industry. Is this a message of honesty Does that show he is willing to hold genuine negotiations
