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The IDF publishes footage showing the aftermath of its strike earlier today on the Thar-Allah Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in Tehran.

A Jew finding a way out of Israel attempts to hide his identity at the airport in Amman, Jordan.

As Iranian and Russian officials convened Monday to revisit prior defense and security arrangements, President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning regarding any attempts by Russia to provide Iran with nuclear weapons.

“Did I hear Former President Medvedev, from Russia, casually throwing around the ‘N word’ (Nuclear!), and saying that he and other countries would supply Nuclear Warheads to Iran?” Trump asked in a Truth Social post on Monday. “Did he really say that or, is it just a figment of my imagination? If he did say that, and, if confirmed, please let me know, IMMEDIATELY.”

Dmitry Medvedev, who held the Russian presidency from 2008 to 2012 during the interim between Vladimir Putin’s terms, now serves as deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council and remains closely aligned with Putin.

In recent years, Russia, China, and North Korea have increasingly aligned themselves in a geopolitical bloc. Medvedev reportedly stated on Sunday that “a number of countries” are “ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads.”

“The ‘N word’ should not be treated so casually,” Trump’s post continued, criticizing the remarks and pointing to Putin’s ultimate authority. “I guess that’s why Putin’s ‘THE BOSS.’”

Trump also issued a caution to any actors considering the transfer of nuclear weapons to Iran, noting the unmatched capability and readiness of American military technology stationed in strategic zones.

“By the way, if anyone thinks our ‘hardware’ was great over the weekend, far and away the strongest and best equipment we have, 20 years advanced over the pack, is our nuclear submarines,” Trump’s statement concluded.

“They are the most powerful and lethal weapons ever built, and just launched the 30 Tomahawks — all 30 hit their mark perfectly. So, in addition to our Great Fighter Pilots, thank you to the Captain and Crew!”

Though Iran has threatened retaliation against U.S. troops, interests, and even civilians worldwide, those threats have not materialized into concrete actions so far.

Following the Trump administration’s targeted elimination of Qassem Soleimani, commander of Iran’s QUDs Force, Iran mistakenly shot down a commercial airliner within its own borders — a misstep that led to international outrage but no significant Iranian response against Trump at the time.

In the aftermath, Tehran publicly called for Trump and members of his administration to be assassinated.

Just prior to his recent order for strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, Trump was overheard at a White House flag-raising event saying, “I was the hunted, now I am the hunter.”

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Footage of what appears to be a section of the Duel Pulse Solid Rocket Motor on a “Patriot” PAC-3 MSE Surface-to-Air Missile found in Qatar, following tonight’s Iranian ballistic missile attack against Al Udeid Air Base.

Iran retaliated on Monday for the United States’ recent strike on its nuclear infrastructure by launching a wave of missiles at American military installations across the Middle East.

An Israeli official reported that Iran fired over ten missiles targeting locations in Qatar, while at least one missile was directed at a site in Iraq.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed the launch in an official announcement, asserting that the number of missiles fired matched the number of bombs dropped by the U.S. during Saturday’s operation.

“The base that was targeted in the attack by the powerful Iranian forces was far from urban facilities and residential areas in Qatar,” the statement said.

“This action did not pose any threat to our friendly and brotherly country, Qatar, and its noble people.”

In a separate declaration, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated it had carried out a “devastating and powerful missile attack” against the Al Udeid Air Base, located in Qatar.

“This base is the headquarters of the Air Force and the largest strategic asset of the US terrorist army in the West Asia region,” the IRGC statement said.

Iran “will not leave any attack on its territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national security unanswered under any circumstances,” the statement stressed.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry responded by confirming that its air defense systems had intercepted the incoming missiles, and thankfully, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Qatar, which often serves as a diplomatic go-between in the region, issued a strong condemnation of Iran’s missile barrage and urged all parties to return to the negotiating table.

The detailed response from Qatar was issued within minutes of the attack, indicating it may have been written ahead of time in anticipation of the event.

The intensity of Iran’s response—particularly whether any American personnel were harmed—will play a key role in determining President Trump’s next steps and whether the United States becomes more deeply involved in the broader conflict between Israel and Iran.

As the missile attack was taking place, President Trump was in a strategy meeting at the White House with senior national security officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine.

The president had previously cautioned that any counterattack would be answered with a level of force “far greater than what was witnessed” during the strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.

“The White House and the Department of Defense are aware of, and closely monitoring, potential threats to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar,” a senior White House official told Axios.

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When President Trump authorized a series of airstrikes over the weekend on Iran’s nuclear facilities—unilaterally and without a vote from Congress—Democrats erupted in fury, accusing him of recklessness, abuse of power, and even calling for impeachment. But the outrage rings hollow. Back in 2016, under President Obama, the United States dropped 26,172 bombs across seven countries in a single year—without a single new authorization from Congress. That averages out to three bombs every hour, around the clock, for twelve straight months. Here’s the breakdown from Obama’s final year in office: Syria: 12,192 bombs Iraq: 12,095 bombs Libya: 496 bombs Yemen: 35 bombs Somalia: 14 bombs Pakistan: 3 bombs Afghanistan: 1,337 bombs These operations, like Trump’s recent Iran strikes, were justified using post-9/11 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) originally passed to target Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Those justifications were already stretched thin under Obama—but Congress stayed largely silent, and few Democrats raised objections about executive overreach. Fast forward to 2025. Trump orders precision strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, citing imminent threats to U.S. national security and global stability. Once again, no new vote in Congress. Once again, war powers used with minimal oversight. But this time, the political fallout is thunderous. Democrats are decrying the move as unconstitutional, dangerous, and grounds for impeachment. “The President has launched unauthorized war against a sovereign nation,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “This is not a monarchy.” Republicans are firing back, accusing the opposition of hypocrisy. “President Obama bombed half the Middle East with less scrutiny,” said Sen. Josh Hawley. “Now Trump neutralizes a nuclear threat, and suddenly it’s a constitutional crisis?” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Qatar condemns Iran’s missile attack, but signals that it won’t actually do anything about it.

BREAKING UPDATE: The NY Times reports that Iran informed the Qatari government in advance of the missile strikes on the US air base in Qatar. Advance warning given to minimize casualties.

The Ministry of Defense says Qatar successfully intercepted Iranian missile attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base; no casualties reported.

Footage appears to show an impact site in Qatar. Officials say there have been no reports of significant damage or injuries from the Iranian strikes in their country.

Meanwhile, Israel continues to heavily strike Iran. Watch as the Israeli Air Force bombs missile & drone storage site in western Iran.

Firefighters had to rescue a man who got stuck in the chimney of a Connecticut parks building while trying to retrieve his dog from a bathroom when the doors automatically locked for the night. Police were called Sunday morning to Rockwell Park in Bristol for a burglary complaint and were told by parks employees that someone was in the chimney. Firefighters responded to the scene and got the man out after having to remove parts of the chimney and building, causing $5,000 to $10,000 worth of damage, police said. The Bristol man, who was not injured, was arrested and charged with burglary, trespassing and criminal mischief. He was released on bond and ordered to appear in court on July 7. A message seeking comment was sent to an email address listed in public records for the man. Phone numbers listed for him were not in service. Online court records did not list a lawyer for him. The man got stuck near the flue of the chimney of Mrs. Rockwell’s Pavilion, a building named after a beneficiary of the park. Locks on the doors to the bathrooms are on new timers and automatically lock at 10 p.m. every night, said Erica Benoit, community engagement coordinator for Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services. It’s not clear how the dog got stuck in the bathroom or how long the man was in the chimney. The doors can be opened from the inside after they are locked for the night. The dog was unharmed, police said. “It is a bit of a crazy scenario,” Benoit said. “Our parks staff is working with the police department and the fire department to make sure that doesn’t happen again. If he had just contacted police in the first place, we might have been able to avoid the situation.” (AP)

Iran’s state television, IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting), confirms the launch of “Operation Basharat al-Fath,” a military campaign targeting U.S. bases across the Gulf region in Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Reports say at least 10 ballistic missiles have been fired.

The Israeli military has struck the gates of Iran’s notorious Evin prison and damaged parts of the facility as Tel Aviv continues to target Tehran with missile strikes. Iranian state media claims the situation on the ground is “under control” following the attack, which Israel’s defense minister claimed sought to hit “regime targets and agencies of government repression.”

Evin prison has been used for decades to house political prisoners and opponents of the Iranian regime as well as acting as the headquarters of the country’s powerful Basij militia and its Revolutionary Guard Corps. Family members of those imprisoned at Evin say the strike puts their loved ones in “mortal danger.”

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“This strike is completely irresponsible. … This is really the worst thing that could have happened,” French national Noemie Kohler, whose sister is jailed there, told Agence France-Presse. “We have no news, we don’t know if they are still alive, we’re panicking.” Power infrastructure in northern Tehran was also damaged by the strikes. Read more at BBC.

Israel’s Defense Minister, Yisroel Katz, responded Monday to a series of missile attacks launched toward Israel by announcing that the Israeli Air Force had initiated major strikes on high-level targets within Tehran.

“The IDF is now striking with unprecedented force at regime and suppression entities deep in Tehran,” Katz stated. “At the command center, I watched the impressive performance of the Air Force closely, along with the Chief of Staff. Soon, images will be released illustrating the depth of the damage.”

He went on to stress that any attack on Israeli civilians would come at a steep cost for Iran’s leadership. “For every missile fired at the Israeli home front, the Iranian dictator will be severely punished, and the strikes will continue with full force. We will keep working to protect the home front and defeat the enemy until we achieve all our war objectives,” he said.

One of the locations reportedly hit during the strikes was the front entrance of Evin Prison, a notorious penitentiary in Tehran known for imprisoning political dissidents, academics, dual nationals, and members of the press. The facility has long been a symbol of the regime’s repressive tactics and has drawn international condemnation for its treatment of detainees.

According to reports from Iran International, a dissident media outlet, the objective of the strike might have been to damage the prison’s perimeter and potentially enable prisoners to escape. Both the United States and the European Union have sanctioned the facility for its involvement in widespread human rights abuses.

In a broader campaign to establish air dominance over Iran, the IDF also launched overnight strikes on six separate airports located in the western, eastern, and central regions of the country.

These coordinated attacks led to the destruction of key infrastructure, including airport runways, underground hangars, a refueling aircraft, and multiple warplanes—specifically F-14s, F-5s, and AH-1s—that were operated by the Iranian regime.

According to intelligence briefings, these aircraft had been designated for countering Israeli incursions. The Air Force’s offensive reportedly crippled Iran’s ability to launch aircraft from those bases, significantly impairing the country’s military response capabilities.

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The city of Bat Yam raised a massive banner on the building hit by an Iranian missile, declaring: “Bat Yam is strong – Israel is winning!”

In a sign that an Iranian attack may be imminent, Qatar has completely closed its airspace. The US has a large military base in the country.

Iran is likely to target U.S. military facilities in the coming hours, according to Iranian media reports.

Pakistan condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for bombing Iran, less than 24 hours after saying he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for defusing a recent crisis with India. Relations between the two South Asian countries plummeted after a massacre of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir in April. The nuclear-armed rivals stepped closer to war in the weeks that followed, attacking each other until intense diplomatic efforts, led by the U.S., resulted in a truce for which Trump took credit. It was this “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” that Pakistan praised in an effusive message Saturday night on the X platform when it announced its formal recommendation for him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Less than 24 hours later, however, it condemned the U.S. for attacking Iran, saying the strikes “constituted a serious violation of international law” and the statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a phone call Sunday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressed his concern that the bombings had targeted facilities that were under the safeguards of the IAEA. Pakistan has close ties with Iran and supports its attacks on Israel, saying it has the right to self-defense. There was no immediate comment on Monday from Islamabad about the Trump Nobel recommendation, which also followed a high-profile White House lunch meeting between the president and Pakistan’s powerful army chief, Asim Munir. Thursday’s meeting, which lasted more than two hours, was also attended by the Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Representative for Middle Eastern Affairs. According to a Pakistani military statement, a detailed exchange of views took place on the “prevailing tensions between Iran and Israel, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of the resolution of the conflict.” While Pakistan was quick to thank Trump for his intervention in its crisis with India, New Delhi played it down and said there was no need for external mediation on the Kashmir issue. The Himalayan region of Kashmir is divided between Pakistan and India but claimed by both in its entirety. India accuses Pakistan of backing militant groups in the region, which Pakistan denies. (AP)

New York is moving ahead with plans to construct a new nuclear power plant — the first large-scale project of its kind in the U.S. in over a decade and a half — with the capacity to supply electricity to a million households, Governor Kathy Hochul announced.

In a Monday interview with the Wall Street Journal, Hochul disclosed that she had instructed the New York Power Authority to expand the state’s nuclear generation by at least 1 gigawatt.

According to Hochul, the Power Authority will take the lead in identifying a suitable location in upstate New York and will oversee the development of a new nuclear reactor design.

She also noted that the agency could choose to move forward independently or bring in private-sector partners for the project.

“I’m going to lean into making sure that every company that wants to come to New York and everyone who wants to live here will never have to worry about reliability and affordability when it comes to their utility costs,” Hochul told the outlet.

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