U.S. President Donald J. Trump is set to unveil a bold new initiative on Monday to significantly increase military support for Ukraine, Axios reports. The plan is expected to include the transfer of advanced offensive weaponry, including long-range missiles capable of reaching Moscow and other key locations across Russia. image
A drone, likely launched by Iran or Iran-backed forces, was reportedly shot down near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Northern Iraq, earlier tonight. The incident triggered sirens and explosions were heard in both the Consulate Compound and Erbil International Airport.
At least seven U.S. Air Force KC-135R “Stratotanker” aerial refueling aircraft have departed from Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases in Alaska over the past few hours, heading west toward the Bering Sea and the North Pacific. image
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: “Netanyahu dreamed he could destroy 40 years of Iran's peaceful nuclear achievements.” “Every one of the dozen Iranian academics that his (Netanyahu’s) mercenaries martyred had trained 100+ capable disciples. They will show Netanyahu what they are capable of.”
German Chancellor confirmed this evening that Germany has formally requested the United Nations to initiate the snapback mechanism against Iran, set to take effect on July 15. The snapback mechanism, part of a UN Security Council resolution tied to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), enables any signatory nation to reimpose all previously lifted international sanctions if Iran is found to be in serious breach of the agreement. If approved, the move would restore the full range of sanctions lifted under the JCPOA — including the arms embargo, economic and space-related restrictions, and Iran’s access to the global financial system.
🚨USA 🇺🇸/Brazil 🇧🇷/Russia 🇷🇺: “China, India, and Brazil — you’re about to hurt yourselves if you keep helping Putin,” declared U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R). A group of U.S. senators is working to pass a sanctions package that would give President Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 500% on any country assisting Russia.
Russian Telegram channels are currently in a state of alarm over the possibility of a large-scale Ukrainian strike targeting Moscow, Tatarstan, and other rear regions, potentially involving hundreds of drones and long-range missiles supplied by NATO. image
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House tomorrow and attend the president’s anticipated “major announcement” on Russia and Ukraine. The meeting is part of Rutte’s week-long visit to Washington, during which he will also hold talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and several members of Congress. image
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Iranian MP Abolfazl Zohrevand has stated that Iran must develop the ability to produce multiple nuclear bombs within 24 hours and equip its missiles with tactical nuclear warheads.