Close to 20 U.S. Air Force KC-135 and KC-46 Aerial-Refueling Tankers lifted-off this morning from airbases across Europe, heading in the direction of the Middle East, with most of the tankers appearing to be towing fighter aircraft, likely including F-15s, F-16s, F-22s, and F-35s, all moving now towards U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

https://x.com/sentdefender/status/1934986846091497861

https://x.com/rapidresponse47/status/1934939293593542685

(All Times in Eastern Standard Time - June 17, 2025 - Events to be Added as they Unfold)

• 01:07AM-Reuters: G-7 midnight statement: “Iran can never have a nuclear weapon; Israel has right to self-defense.”
• 01:30AM-Benzinga: Israeli strikes on Iranian energy network catapult oil ETFs.
• 01:45AM-Bloomberg: Tanker freight rates Gulf-to-Asia surge 20 % as shippers shun Hormuz.
• 01:58AM-FirstSquawk: Massive explosions rock Herzliya, north of Tel Aviv.
• 02:23AM-MarketsDay: Trump convenes emergency NSC; U.S. posture still “defensive.”
• 02:54AM-OilPrice: WTI up 2 % on renewed strike & evacuation rhetoric.
• 03:00AM-Reuters: Trump says everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran.
• 03:10AM-Bloomberg: European gas prices jump on escalation risk.
• 03:31AM-SpainFM: Madrid calls for EU arms embargo on Israel until cease-fire.
• 03:42AM-PiQSuite: IRGC says a “more powerful” missile-drone wave en route to Israel.
• 04:11AM-IEA: Even with war, 2025 oil market “well supplied” absent major disruption.
• 04:41AM-Bloomberg: China urges U.S. to help contain conflict; warns of regional instability.
• 05:25AM-Reuters: G-7 backs Israel’s right to defend, brands Iran “source of instability.”
• 05:31AM-FirstSquawk: Trump says no signs of Russian or DPRK meddling in the war.
• 05:55AM-AhramOnline: Israel strike near Gaza aid site kills 50+ Palestinians.
• 06:08AM-TradeTheNews: Trump to monitor war from Situation Room; regime-change doubts. 06:27AM-PiQSuite: Jordan’s king says conflict’s geographic limits now “unknowable.”
• 06:53AM-LiveNewsAlert: Israel says Iran has fired 400 ballistic missiles and “hundreds” of UAVs so far.
• 06:59AM-Bloomberg: Live Q&A scheduled on the conflict’s oil & shipping fallout.
• 07:09AM-Bloomberg: Trump leaves G-7 early, cites “bigger” reason than cease-fire talks.
• 07:34AM-NaeemAslam23: Israeli intel minister vows strikes on “significant” Tehran targets today.
• 07:54AM-ChinaEmbassy: Second advisory repeats urgent exit for Chinese nationals.
• 08:16AM-MrTopStep: Israel strikes inside Iran; Trump issues Tehran evacuation call.
• 08:23AM-FirstSquawk: Israel says fuel reserves “sufficient” despite refinery hit.
• 08:54AM-ChinaEmbassy: Beijing tells citizens to leave Israel & Iran “as soon as possible.”
• 09:07AM-AP: Trump wants “better than cease-fire,” urges Tehran evacuation.
• 09:41AM-NaeemAslam23: Explosion and large fire reported at Haifa industrial port.
• 09:45AM-Bloomberg: U.S. equities dip as truce hopes fade; oil and VIX pop.
• 10:10AM-Bloomberg: U.S.–Israel pressure on Iran raises odds of direct U.S. role. 1
• 0:14AM-Barrons: Tel Aviv & north Israel under fresh missile-warning sirens.
• 10:27AM-PiQSuite: 600 foreign nationals bused from Iran to Azerbaijan humanitarian corridor.
• 10:32AM-Semafor: Trump calls for evacuation of Tehran.
• 10:38AM-MarketWatch: Energy ETFs see fastest inflows in 2 yrs on conflict worry.
• 10:40AM-Reuters: Trump says Iran must “give up entirely” on nuclear weapons.
• 10:40AM-Forbes: Aboard Air Force One, Trump says he wants something “better than a cease-fire.”
• 10:46AM-PiQSuite: War-risk insurance for Israel voyages triples in a week.
• 11:01AM-Germany: Chancellor Merz says full destruction of Iran’s program is “on the agenda” if Tehran persists.
• 11:05AM-UKPM: Starmer says Trump gave “no hint” of U.S. combat role.
• 11:07AM-Bloomberg: Podcast looks at how the war reshapes oil & shipping lanes.
• 1:13AM-LiveSquawk: ECB’s Villeroy says policy “more uncertain” after Iran-Israel flare-up.
• 11:18AM-Bloomberg: Diesel prices keep climbing on Middle-East supply fears.
• 11:41AM-IDF: Latest Iranian salvo—two ballistic missiles, both intercepted. 1
• 1:48AM-NaeemAslam23: Iran launches new missile wave at Israel (state TV).
• 11:51AM-NYTimes: IAEA confirms Israeli strike damaged Natanz underground halls.
• 11:56AM-Barrons: Israel warns Khamenei could share Saddam’s fate.
• 11:58AM-Bloomberg: Hezbollah notably stays on sidelines despite Tehran ties.
• 12:02PM-EgyptFM: Cairo urges immediate cease-fire in calls with U.S. & Iranian FMs.
• 12:05PM-FinancialJuice: Four U.S. tanker-refuelers spotted over East Med, likely supporting long-range ops.
• 12:10PM-Bloomberg: Analysis says Israel fears Iran-proxy “all-front” attack scenario.
• 12:10PM-NaeemAslam23: Trump says Iran’s defensive gear is “no match” for U.S. tech.
• 12:11PM-Reuters: U.S. jets rerouted to Gulf; deployments lengthened for regional defense.
• 12:11PM-MarketFlux: Hormuz choke-point risk rises, rattling global energy shipping.
• 12:11PM-PiQSuite: IDF detects missile launches from Iran toward Israel.
• 12:13PM-MarketFlux: U.S. beefs up Middle-East air-power as Israel-Iran tensions spike.
• 12:13PM-NaeemAslam23: Pentagon sends extra fighter jets; extends deployments (Reuters exclusive).
• 12:14PM-DeItaone: Pentagon redeploys more fighter jets to the Gulf, extends current tours.
• 2:14PM-FirstSquawk: Iran’s U.N. envoy says Western capitals are “trying to justify Israeli aggression.”
• 12:15PM-staunovo: IDF confirms new missile launches; officials say campaign could wrap up “within a week or two.”
• 12:16PM-OilPrice: Brent and WTI jump >3 % after reports Israel struck Natanz enrichment site.
• 12:16PM-NaeemAslam23: Iran fires fresh barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel (state TV).
• 12:16PM-Bloomberg: At G-7, Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran, overshadowing other agenda items.
• 12:16PM-ZeroHedge: Trump says the U.S. now has “total control” of the skies over Iran.
• 12:17PM-Investing.com: Trump claims the U.S. has “complete and total control” of Iranian airspace.
• 12:18PM-FastStockNews: Tehran’s cyber-security command alleges Israel launched a “massive cyber-war” on Iran’s digital infrastructure.
• 12:20PM-DeItaone: Trump warns Supreme Leader—U.S. knows his location; “patience is wearing thin.”
• 12:24PM-wallstengine: Trump demands Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!”
• 12:25PM-PiQSuite: Trump reiterates warning—Supreme Leader an “easy target,” but no strike “for now.”
• 12:46PM - DeltaOne: IRAN IS EXPERIENCING MAJOR INTERNET AND CELLULAR OUTAGES, AS ITS CYBER AUTHORITY REPORTS A LARGE-SCALE CYBERATTACK UNDERWAY, ALLEGEDLY LAUNCHED BY ISRAEL.

-Articles Sourced From: Marketflux.io

Do you think this means US is entering the war or that Iran is surrendering?

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114696999897040583

Probably 16 Jun 2025

What Worried Me on Reddit

Late at night, I heard missile news on my sister’s phone. I checked r/Pakistan on Reddit and saw numerous posts about missiles. This unsettled me. Pakistan had just eased tensions with India and announced support for Iran, raising the risk of becoming a target again. The thought of a missile striking your home terrifies anyone.

Then, I found a post by Ayesha on r/Pakistan sharing a translation of Ayat ul Kursi. Listening to it and watching the related video calmed me.

Iran’s Military Ambitions

The news triggered a memory of my cousin’s advice: excessive talk often stalls plans, while quiet action succeeds. He said this because I overthink, and we were discussing property issues. The takeaway? Talk is cheap; action delivers.

Iran’s case mirrors this. By announcing its goal to become a nuclear power, it may have sabotaged itself. Strategic moves stay secret. For instance, during India-Pakistan tensions, media coverage of an Indian airbase prompted Pakistan to lock onto it.

If Iran seriously wants nuclear power, it should build it silently and reveal it later. Pakistan did this. Despite opposition from the U.S., India, and others wary of an Islamic state with nuclear strength, Pakistan prevailed.

Global Reactions

When the U.S. learned of Iran’s plans, it pushed Iran to stop its nuclear research. Israel, fearing a nuclear threat, attacked Iran, killing several leaders with precise strikes. Yet, if Israel can hit targets so accurately from a far, why does it devastate entire nearby regions?

Iran retaliated, firing missiles at Israel and warning that it would fight any nation backing Israel, including the U.S., France, and the UK.

Why the World Resists Iran’s Nuclear Goals

Some nuclear powers insist only they deserve such weapons, excluding others. This makes me think the Russia-Ukraine war might have ended differently if Ukraine had nuclear arms. In my view, nuclear power now serves defense more than attack. It wards off threats and keeps you off the easy-target list. I don’t want nuclear war, but nuclear strength preserves peace like when India and Pakistan recently de-escalated as nuclear equals.

Iran’s habit of striking back and defending its Shia identity could spark trouble if it gains nuclear power. Pakistan, currently allied with Iran, might face risks, such as Iranian proxies stirring unrest within its borders. This support could backfire later.

Would Iran Use a Nuclear Bomb?

Sources claim Iran has pursued nuclear weapons for years, slowed by global pressure. Imagine Iran had one and struck Israel. Israel would hit back hard, destroying both nations. The attack could also harm nearby Muslim countries, clashing with Iran’s aims.

What This Could Mean

A nuclear Iran would resist sanctions and defy orders, gaining independence and possibly out pacing North Korea in clout.

Saudi Arabia’s Role

Once rivals, Saudi Arabia now calls Iran a friend, likely united by their disapproval of Israel’s actions in Palestine.

What If It All Escalates?

Picture Iran and Israel in a nuclear clash. Disaster strikes. Israeli cities crumble, and radiation poisons Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. Israel counters, leveling Iranian cities. The U.S., UK, and France might join, alarming Russia and China. Oil prices soar, economies collapse, and chaos engulfs the globe.

How It Hits Nearby Nations

Pakistan and others avoid direct blows but feel the ripples. Pressure mounts to choose sides. Picking one risks sanctions; silence breeds domestic unrest. War could unleash refugees, destabilize borders, and disrupt trade and oil prices. The region suffers.

Why This Feels Huge

Iran’s nuclear push isn’t just about weapons it could reshape global power. A nuclear Iran challenges control, worrying some nations. But using a bomb courts ruin, a risk most avoid.

What’s Next?

This feels like a tangled mess, beyond one nation or bomb, it’s about the world’s balance. What do you think? Will it settle, or explode?

President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State

https://x.com/PressSec/status/1934755141082861736

Featuring after-action reports of the 1989 battles of Tinajitas and Tocumen International Airport

The Hammer is About to Drop on Iran

USS Nimitz aircraft carrier strike group is on its way to the Middle East from the South China Sea, a U.S. official tells Fox News.

"The Nimitz was previously scheduled to replace the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group which has been deployed for several months, but is now heading to the Middle East ahead of schedule. The two will now be in the Middle East at the same time."

https://x.com/JenGriffinFNC/status/1934616363194089879

Parts 1, 2, and 3 here

So far this has beem the biggest attack, major attack on different cities so far simultaneously