US-Iran War Situation Tracker (en)

A specialized skill for tracking the US-Iran conflict (English version), strictly focusing on intelligence published within the **last 6 hours**. Use this fo...

Security Scan

The skill's stated purpose (real-time US–Iran conflict tracking) aligns with its instruction-only design and lack of extra privileges, but the runtime instructions contain elements that could encourage fabrication, contain factual inaccuracies, and lack constraints that would prevent the agent from inventing details to meet the hard 1,000‑word requirement.

Purpose & Capability

The name and description match the SKILL.md: an instruction-only skill for near-real-time conflict reporting. It requests no binaries, credentials, or installs, which is proportionate for a web-search and synthesis task.

Instruction Scope

The SKILL.md mandates a strict 6-hour time window and triangulation from named tiers of sources (reasonable), but also forces every report to be at least 1,000 words and to 'fill' intelligence gaps with background context if verified information is insufficient. That hard length requirement creates pressure to produce content even when primary verification is lacking, increasing the risk the agent will fabricate or over-speculate. The document also contains at least one inaccurate item (e.g., 'Pete Hegseth (US Secretary of Defense)') which could propagate misinformation. Instructions are otherwise limited to public web searches and attribution; they do not request reading local files or extra environment data.

Install Mechanism

No install spec and no code files — instruction-only. This minimizes on-disk execution risk and is appropriate for a search-and-summarize skill.

Credentials

The skill declares no required environment variables, credentials, or config paths. There is no mismatch between purpose and requested secrets or system access.

Persistence & Privilege

always is false and there are no indications the skill requests elevated or persistent privileges. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default but not combined with other privilege concerns.

What to consider before installing

This skill is coherent in purpose and low-risk from an installation or credential perspective, but exercise caution before using it for operational decisions. The mandatory 1,000-word minimum and the instruction to 'fill' intelligence gaps can incentivize the agent to invent details—ask the maintainer to remove the hard length requirement or to explicitly forbid fabrication (e.g., return a short verified summary and clearly labeled 'insufficient verified information' if data are sparse). Verify factual items (such as named personnel) and require the skill to include direct source citations and timestamps (links to Tier 2 sources) for any asserted facts. If you intend to use the output for high-consequence decisions, restrict the agent to reproducing only confirmed statements from Tier 2 sources and add a safety rule that prevents generation of unverified operational detail. Finally, consider having a human analyst review all reports before action—this would mitigate the main risk (hallucination-driven misinformation).

US-Iran War Situation Tracker Skill (en)

Reporting Protocol

CRITICAL: All final reports, summaries, and communications delivered to the user MUST be in English. This skill is designated for English-language output.

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.