Amid the Syrian Army’s intervention in the ongoing conflict between Bedouin and Druze factions in the Suwayda Governorate of southwestern Syria, the Israeli Air Force reportedly launched airstrikes targeting several tanks in southern Syria.
Ahead of President Donald J. Trump’s announcement today on Russia and Ukraine, his Special Envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv by train this morning for a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. During Kellogg’s visit, air raid sirens echoed across the city as Kyiv came under drone attack from Russian forces. image
After several days of intense clashes between Bedouin and Druze militias in Syria’s Suwayda Governorate—leaving dozens dead and hundreds wounded—the Syrian Army has officially intervened. Fighting has already broken out between government forces and Druze militias. Reinforcements are currently being deployed to the region, following a deadly ambush this morning in which Druze fighters attacked a Syrian Army convoy, killing and capturing multiple soldiers.
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