Zeelin US-Iran War Situation Tracker

A specialized skill for tracking the US-Iran conflict, strictly focusing on intelligence published within the **last 6 hours**. Use this for hyper-current, t...

Security Scan

The skill's claimed purpose (near‑real‑time war tracking) matches its instructions, but the runtime directions include requirements that increase risk of scope creep and fabrication (mandatory 6‑hour filter with no enforcement mechanism, a 1,000‑word minimum that encourages filling gaps), and there are a few factual/instructional inconsistencies that should be resolved before trusting it.

Purpose & Capability

Name and description (hyper-current US‑Iran tracking) align with the SKILL.md search strategy and prioritized source tiers. There are no unrelated environment variables, binaries, or install steps requested — which is proportionate for an instruction-only open-web collection skill.

Instruction Scope

The SKILL.md tells the agent to perform focused web searches, triangulate claims, and produce tactical situation reports — all coherent with the purpose — but it also mandates a minimum 1,000‑word report and instructs the agent to 'fill' intelligence gaps with background context when verified information is insufficient. That creates a strong incentive to synthesize or speculate (hallucinate) beyond verified facts. The doc also names some persons/hardware inaccurately (e.g., calling Pete Hegseth 'US Secretary of Defense'), which undermines its internal reliability. The mandatory 6‑hour filter is stated as 'mandatory' but no mechanism or authorized data sources are provided to guarantee access to true real‑time feeds.

Install Mechanism

Instruction-only skill with no install spec and no code files — lowest install risk. Nothing is written to disk by an installer because there is no install mechanism.

Credentials

No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are requested. The skill does not ask for unrelated secrets or system access, which is proportionate to its stated purpose.

Persistence & Privilege

always: false and no special persistence requested. The skill may be invoked autonomously by agents (default platform behavior) but it does not request elevated or permanent platform privileges.

What to consider before installing

This skill is coherent in that it describes how to search and verify near‑real‑time reporting, and it does not request extra credentials or installs. However: (1) the mandatory 6‑hour filter plus a 1,000‑word minimum and the instruction to 'fill' gaps make the agent likely to invent or over-speculate when verified data is thin — ask the maintainer to remove or relax the hard word‑count requirement and the instruction to fill gaps with background rather than strict ‘‘no new claims.’’ (2) Confirm that the agent environment actually has access to live news/search tools or reputable real‑time feeds before relying on outputs. (3) Fix the factual errors and ambiguous instructions (e.g., incorrect named officials) in SKILL.md to avoid propagating false attributions. (4) Because the outputs are tactical and may contain sensitive operational details, avoid using this skill for real operational decision‑making and ensure outputs are reviewed by human analysts. If you plan to install, request the author provide exact data sources/APIs the skill is intended to use and a clearer policy that forbids fabrication when verification is impossible.

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.

1. Lead with Verified Facts: Start with information confirmed by Tier 2 sources or acknowledged by both sides.
2. 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..."
3. 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
4. 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.