Who said what. Verbatim.

“Nothing you say today can be used against you,”

Greg Kading assured Duane Davis of the confidentiality of their 2008 interview.

“While these transits can be observed once vessels reappear after crossing, the nature of dark routing makes it highly difficult to determine what proportion may also have used the Omani route or to confirm their precise routing from the available data,”

Mohamed Rafik Halitim discusses the difficulty of tracking ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz due to dark routing.

“Some operators believe the commercial and security benefits outweigh those risks under current conditions.”

Neil Quilliam outlines why vessel operators may choose to turn off transponders despite the risks.

“If South Korea is not willing to play the role that the United States expects of an ally, Washington can also reconsider elements of its security commitment,”

Cha Du Hyeogn analyzed the shifting dynamics and expectations within the US-South Korea alliance.

“Trump unilaterally deciding to scale back the joint military exercises without consulting the South Korean government can be perceived by South Koreans as a weakening of the US commitment to their security,”

Kim Jae Chun assessed how the unilateral reduction of military exercises affects public confidence in South Korea.

“hanging by a thread,”

Trump declared the Iranian regime is in this state amid a new pressure campaign.

“actively working on executing”

The Pentagon commented on carrying out Donald Trump's directive to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea.

“According to sources and data over the past two weeks, some Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait, have sent out some shipments through the Omani route by turning off their vessel tracking and by doing ship-to-ship transfers,”

Marc Ayoub notes that Gulf countries have used tracking shutdowns and ship-to-ship transfers along the Omani route.

“Earlier this year, amid a rise in political violence and threats against public officials, we took steps to strengthen security at the State Capitol and across state government.”

Hochul noted that the state had recently strengthened security at the Capitol amid rising political violence.

“Doubling down on failed policies will only bring further defeat - and enmity of Iranians,”

Abbas Araghchi criticized Donald Trump's threats of new economic measures against Iran.

“stark reality of a faltering Korea-US alliance”

The South Korean daily newspaper commented on the strained status of the alliance with the United States.

“These groups do not necessarily represent distinct evolutionary branches, or 'clades', and differences in behavior and ecology once used to distinguish them have also become increasingly difficult to maintain.”

Dr. Ian Towle discussed the difficulty of maintaining behavioral and ecological distinctions between hominin groups.

“I want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators,”

Bowie allegedly sent this message to an FBI informant in July, identifying the state capitol as her target.

“If you insist on doing business with [Iran], either transferring money, buying their oil or doing seaborne ship transfers, then the U.S. Treasury and the U.S. government ... will put its full might and force toward enforcing against you,”

Bessent warned that countries doing business with Iran would face enforcement from the U.S. Treasury and government.

“It is time for our allies and the rest of the world to make a decision,”

Bessent said allies and the world must make a decision regarding Iran.

“Recent fossil discoveries and advances in evolutionary and genetic analysis make this an ideal time to reconsider whether our traditional taxonomy still accurately reflects human evolution,”

Dr. Ian Towle explained why recent fossil discoveries make this an opportune time to reconsider traditional human taxonomy.

“We were not notified in advance.”

Cho Hyun addressed South Korean lawmakers regarding the lack of notice about the US decision to scale back military exercises.

“Given that Trump went to war with Iran over its nuclear ambitions, it would be difficult for the US to pursue talks with North Korea without addressing its nuclear programme.”

Cha Du Hyeogn highlighted the connection between Trump's actions in Iran and future negotiations with Pyongyang.

“It is a one-two punch. We have the blockade [on Iran], and we are going to have the toughest sanctions in history,”

Bessent explained the two-pronged US approach of a blockade and new sanctions on Iran.

“We are bringing Stars & Stripes into the 21st century. We will modernize its operations, refocus its content away from woke distractions that syphon morale, and adapt it to serve a new generation of service members.”

Parnell posted this statement on X about modernizing Stars and Stripes.

“I am so glad my children are safe.”

Clancy spoke to a hospital chaplain while recovering from injuries.

“too sensitive at the moment”

Parliamentary aides discussed the sensitive political environment surrounding the scaling back of military drills.

“However, the growing use of alternative logistics arrangements, ship-to-ship transfers, and enhanced regional maritime security measures suggest that Iran’s ability to exert pressure through the strait is not absolute,”

Neil Quilliam explains limits on Iran's ability to exert pressure across the Strait of Hormuz.

“Iran is not losing control in the current status quo,”

Marc Ayoub assesses whether Iran is maintaining control over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

“The greatest achievement America can make is not in technology, infrastructure or capital markets. It’s our children,”

Melania Trump made this remark while announcing the $2 million scholarship initiative at the White House event.

“the protracted Iran war”

The editorial board questioned the timing and motivations behind the US decision to scale back joint exercises.

“TRAGICALLY, for them, they have failed to take it,”

Trump said in a Truth Social post that Iran failed to take the opportunity he offered to make a deal.

“Doubling down on failed policies will only bring further defeat — and enmity of Iranians. US economic terrorism threatens global economy and sovereignty worldwide.”

Araghchi criticized US policy as failed and accused the US of economic terrorism.

“remain pending further investigation and the completion of additional studies,”

The coroner's office stated in a press release that the cause and manner of Panettiere's death remain pending further investigation.

“Switching off transponders can reduce the visibility of a vessel’s precise location and movements, although it also creates concerns about maritime safety and transparency,”

Neil Quilliam explains the implications of vessels switching off transponders when navigating the Strait of Hormuz.

“in violation of international law and the basic norms governing international relations”

China's Ministry of Commerce condemned US sanctions previously imposed on Chinese refineries.

“puts his allies in a bind with tariffs, starts wars himself, and then, when they drag on, demands that they get involved… He really seems unhinged.”

An Instagram user voiced frustration regarding Donald Trump's treatment of US allies.

“could even push for a full withdrawal”

Jang Dong-hyeok warned of potential further fallout for US troop presence in South Korea.

“dismantling the South Korea-US alliance”

Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok criticized President Lee for refusing Trump's request for military support regarding Iran.

“If Zymire Hughes was trying to scare people, make them run: Who's scared now? Who's running now?”

Krasner made this remark during a news conference addressing the manhunt for Hughes.

“They send their shipment to Oman through the Omani route, they change the documents of those shipments so that they appear as if they are exported by Oman, and then they send it to the oil market.”

Marc Ayoub describes how Iranian vessels avoid sanctions and blockades via altered shipment documentation.

“While there is no immediate threat at this time, we will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to protect New Yorkers and keep our communities safe,”

Hochul commented on capitol security measures following Bowie's arrest.

“We are deeply saddened by Hayden Panettiere’s passing,”

Neutrogena issued a statement following the death of its former brand ambassador Hayden Panettiere.

“is not a one-sided favour but a reciprocal relationship”

The conservative newspaper published an editorial discussing reciprocal obligations in the US-South Korea alliance.

“She alluded to having heard a voice. And the voice, according to Lindsay, told her that if she did not follow the command, neither she nor her children would be safe,”

Cavanaugh described in court what Lindsay Clancy had shared regarding hearing a voice.

“Oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries, front companies - It all needs to stop NOW. You know who you are.”

Trump listed methods of financial support to Iran that must stop, warning unnamed countries.

“absurd that the US appears to treat North Korea more respectfully than its ally South Korea”

The Hankook Ilbo criticized Washington's perceived relative treatment of North Korea versus South Korea.

“vulnerabilities created by over-dependence on decisions made in Washington”

The Korea Herald urged South Korea to diminish risks stemming from excessive reliance on US decisions.

“We have a big toolkit, so we'll see,”

Scott Bessent mentioned the Treasury's options regarding pressure on the long end of the yield curve.

“Iran still retains significant capacity to disrupt maritime traffic and threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,”

Neil Quilliam analyzes Iran's capacity to disrupt maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

“But it’s also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress.”

Swalwell announced his decision to resign his congressional seat.

“without either panic or complacency”

The news outlet advised the South Korean government on how to handle the alliance dispute.

“I am coming forward with the truth about what happened to me with the hope that my story will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve. I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again.”

Panettiere spoke out in 2020 about alleged domestic abuse by Brian Hickerson in a statement to Good Morning America.

“Neither our government nor US officials knew what President Trump wrote on his Truth Social,”

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun informed lawmakers that Seoul received no advance warning of Trump's social media announcement.

“affect on the American system.”

Jessica Bowie told an undercover confidential source what impact she wanted her actions to have.

“If Tehran’s influence over shipping flows is perceived to be diminishing, this could weaken one of its traditional sources of leverage in negotiations with the US,”

Neil Quilliam discusses the geopolitical impact of diminishing Iranian influence over shipping routes.

“I've talked to two young women who were at University of Michigan, who were afraid to walk to class. They couldn't display their Star of David. To say that they're afraid is probably an understatement.”

Rogers recounting concerns from Jewish students at the University of Michigan when asked about Jewish voters' concerns.

“deeply infused with deliberations”

President Lee responded cautiously to Donald Trump's decision to reduce joint military drills.

“like the world has never seen before”

Scott Bessent stated that the US would soon impose severe economic isolation on Iran.

“One in eight women get breast cancer. So if it comes knocking, you want to be ready,”

Rourke noted the prevalence of breast cancer and the importance of being physically prepared.

“I think Shough is in an unbelievable situation,”

Brees commented on Tyler Shough's situation as the Saints' new starting quarterback heading into 2026.

“an evident disaster brought by the unrealistic and anachronistic security outlook”

Kim Yo Jong criticized Trump's decision to scale back the US-South Korea military drills.

“in limited high-risk situations,”

OpenAI described when parents would receive safety notifications about their teens' ChatGPT use.

“arm of the Zionists.”

Qazwini claimed ISIS was connected to Israel and acting as an arm of the Zionists, prompting condemnation from Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign.

“This is Scott Steiner’s boy doing Rick Steiner’s German suplex and three, two and one, boom! He needs to just head to NXT right now and join Bron (Breakker) as the Steiner Brothers could return in this whole thing,”

McAfee praised Saints rookie Brock Rechsteiner's wrestling moves during a training camp brawl and suggested he join WWE's NXT.