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Geopolitics
The geopolitical landscape has been significantly affected by the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Skirmishes have continued, involving an Israeli assassination campaign, air strikes, and an Iranian missile campaign. This ongoing conflict has drawn international attention, with the U.S. military reportedly engaging Iranian drones and missiles. Some Middle Eastern countries have expressed concern about the potential for a wider war.
Simon Dixon has suggested the possibility of a secret deal between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, hinting at a strategic separation between Iran and the IRGC. Meanwhile, the U.S. intelligence community had confirmed that Iran is not currently pursuing nuclear weapons, a statement that contrasts with the heightened military activities in the region. However, some experts argue that Iranâs advancements in missile technology and uranium enrichment could potentially shorten the timeline to weaponization if a decision is made to pursue nuclear weapons.
The conflictâs roots trace back to historical interventions, with Jimmy Dore pointing out the CIAâs role in the 1953 coup in Iran, which led to the establishment of a theocratic government. This historical context adds layers to the current tensions, where Israelâs preemptive strike on Iran, described by Douglas Macgregor as a rapid response, has reportedly caught Iran off-guard, leading to a swift counteraction. Some argue that the strike was a calculated risk to test Iranâs response capabilities and gauge international reactions.
In the U.S. Congress, Bernie Sanders has proposed legislation to block U.S. military involvement in any conflict initiated by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu against Iran.
Energy
The energy sector has been impacted by the Iran-Israel conflict, with an Israeli strike causing a major disruption at an Iranian oil facility, leading to a significant production outage. Analysts suggest that this could lead to a temporary spike in oil prices due to the disruption in supply.
In other news, the EPA has proposed the repeal of the Biden-era Clean Power Plan 2.0, citing legal and technical flaws. This plan, which aimed to reduce carbon emissions from power plants, has been criticized for its potential impact on the electricity grid and costs for consumers. The proposed repeal reflects a shift in policy towards more technologically feasible and economically viable energy solutions. Environmental groups have voiced opposition to the repeal, arguing that it would be a setback for climate action.
US Politics
Vance Luther Boelter, a former appointee of Governor Waltz, allegedly assassinated a state representative and critically injured a senator in Minnesota. Boelter reportedly posed as a police officer and left behind a manifesto targeting politicians. This event has led President Donald Trump to publicly condemn such acts, stating they will not be tolerated. Boelterâs connection to the Governorâs Workforce Development Board has raised questions about the vetting process for political appointees.
Senator Bernie Sanders has reportedly voiced support for the âNo Kingâ protests, which are part of a broader movement against perceived authoritarianism. Some critics argue that Sandersâ rhetoric could be seen as divisive and potentially inciting unrest.
One of the âNo Kingsâ protests encountered its own issues when a shooting at a march in Salt Lake City left one person critically injured. The event, part of a nationwide protest, saw around 10,000 attendees before the violence erupted, leading to the arrest of a suspect and two others. Governor Spencer Cox described the incident as âdeeply troubling.â Some political commentators have criticized the protests as âanarchist gatherings,â suggesting that the violence was an inevitable outcome.
A man from Culpeper, Virginia, identified as Joseph R. Checklick Jr., was arrested for driving into a crowd following a protest. The incident, which occurred on June 14, 2025, resulted in no reported injuries, but Checklick Jr. was charged with reckless driving and held without bond. Local law enforcement has stressed the importance of public safety during protests, while some residents have suggested that the driver might have felt threatened by the crowdâs behavior.
In a related commentary, Jeffrey A. Tucker noted the irony of demonstrators who previously supported stringent lockdown measures now protesting against what they perceive as tyranny.
Sources
Culpeper Man Arrested for Driving into Crowd After Protest
Checklick Jr intentionally accelerated his vehicle into the dispersing crowd, striking at least one person with his vehicle.
Source | Submitted by Shplad
Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates: From One-Day War to Ongoing Skirmishes
âI was hoping it would be known as the One-Day War, but the sides seem to have resumed fire just now.â
Source | Submitted by Chris Martenson
Simon Dixon Suggests Secret Deal Between U.S., Iran, and Israel
I believe we are witnessing the deliberate separation between Iran & IRGC as part of a future deal.
Source | Submitted by pnwdefector
Israeli Strike Causes Major Disruption at Iranian Oil Facility
An Israeli strike on an Iranian oil facility has resulted in a production outage amounting to 12 million cubic meters per day.
Source | Submitted by Chris Martenson
Minnesota Democrat Assassinated by Fake Cop in Politically Motivated Attack
âNo Kingsâ paperwork in the vehicle the suspect used.
Source | Submitted by Mike from Jersey
Bernie Sanders Supports âNo Kingâ Rallies Against Authoritarianism
Americans believe in freedom, not authoritarianism.
Source | Submitted by Chris Martenson
U.S. Military Engages Iranian Drones and Missiles, Escalation Looms
The United States military has now stepped in with fighter jets, destroyers, and ground-based interceptors to engage drones and missiles fired from Iran.
Source | Submitted by Chris Martenson
EPA Proposes Repeal of Bidenâs Clean Power Plan 2.0, Citing Legal and Technical Flaws
The EPA is misusing its authority under the Clean Air Act to pressure states into adopting policies that lie outside its jurisdiction.
Shooting at âNo Kingsâ March in Salt Lake City Leaves One Critically Injured
âThe shooting at tonightâs protest in Salt Lake City is a deeply troubling act of violence and has no place in our public square.â
Iran Not Pursuing Nuclear Weapons, Intelligence Community Confirms
The IC continues to assess that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon, and Supreme Leader Khamenei has not authorized the nuclear weapons program that he suspended in 2003.
From Snitches to Protesters: The Irony of Todayâs Demonstrators
The people who ratted out their neighbors five years ago for holding house parties, disobeying stay-at-home orders, or walking without masks, were out in full force today protesting tyranny.
CIA Coup in Iran: The Roots of Theocracy and Blowback
The fact that Iran is a Theocracy today is of course the fault of the CIA coup that overthrew the democratically elected president so the west could steal their oil.
Israelâs Preemptive Strike on Iran: A Rapid Response and Escalating Tensions
In the last 72 hours, Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran when negotiations between Washington and Tehran were still ongoing.
Sanders Proposes Legislation to Block U.S. Military Involvement in Netanyahuâs Iran Conflict
The United States must not be drawn into Netanyahuâs illegal war against Iran.
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: Al Jazeera, BBC News, Culpeper Chronicles, Culpeper News, Culpeper Police Department, The Culpeper Star-Exponent, The Duran, Foreign Policy, Fox News, The Guardian, The Hill, The Intercept, The Jerusalem Post, Moon of Alabama, The New York Times, The Washington Post.