"...bombers and submarine-launched cruise missiles struck three sites in the early hours of June 22: The Fordow, Natanaz, and Isfahan facilities. ..."
Reference: www.airandspaceforces.com .
"...several Iranian missiles struck populated areas in Israel in an early morning onslaught, including the Soroka Medical Center in Beer Sheba, the main hospital in southern Israel. ..."
Reference: nypost.com .
"...President Donald Trump said early on Sunday that if Iran attacks the United States in any way, it would face the might of the U.S. military "at levels never seen before."..."
Reference: www.newsmax.com .
Article Excerpt: "Tim Kaine of Virginia...A Democratic senator introduced legislation on Monday to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress's authorization, as an escalating battle between Israel and Iran raised fears of broader conflict. ..."
Reference Source: www.reuters.com
Snippet of Article: "...U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv has sustained "minor damage" after an Iranian missile landed close to the building in the early hours of Monday, said the U.S. ambassador to Israel. ..."
Source: www.newsweek.com
"Iran deliberately targets Israeli civilians with missiles. ...The overnight toll of Iranian ballistic missile barrages Sunday was ten Israelis dead — including members of an Arab family — and 200 wounded. None of the missiles was aimed at an Israeli military target; one destroyed a cancer research center.
Overall, according to Israel’s Government Press Office, by Sunday, after 48 hours of war, Iran had launched 270 missiles, most of which were intercepted. Of these, 22 broke through Israel’s missile defense shield, killing 13 people, three of whom were children. The total number of injured is 390, most with light injuries; nine are in serious condition and 30 in moderate condition...."
"Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz explained that Iran had “crossed a red line” by launching missiles at civilian populated areas, according to the outlet. ...Iran has issued a warning to Israel that the strikes on its military and nuclear sites are a “declaration of war.”..."
Reference: www.breitbart.com .
“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel.”
Reference: www.whitehouse.gov .
"...Israel launched air strikes inside Iran late Thursday in its latest effort to destroy Tehran’s nuclear program – an operation military leaders said they had “no choice” but to carry out.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Operation “Rising Lion” targeted several sites across the Iranian capital to dismantle the country’s nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories and military – in a mission to “roll back” Iran’s threat to Israel’s “very survival.”..."
"Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh announcing the successful testing of a ballistic missile equipped with a two-tonne warhead, an achievement he said is a sign of the country’s commitment to strengthening its national security. ...He then warned that aggression against the country would be met with a swift and devastating response. The announcement comes in the shadow of Iran-US nuclear negotiations and Washington’s simultaneous threats of military action. ..."
Reference: www.tehrantimes.com .
"...On June 6, 2025, Ukraine unveiled a new domestically developed ballistic missile system capable of striking targets nearly 300 kilometers away with devastating impact, marking a pivotal milestone in the country’s defense posture. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions and persistent Russian missile assaults across Ukrainian territory. The missile’s successful combat-tested strike on a Russian command post in May demonstrates a turning point in Kyiv’s strategic reach and operational autonomy. ..."
Reference: armyrecognition.com .
"...budget request instead puts emphasis on investing in the private space industry...The White House previewed the cuts in a budget outline released last month. In that document, the administration called for the elimination of the Space Launch System and its Orion crew capsule, dismissing them as, “grossly expensive and delayed.” ..."
Reference: www.al.com .
"...Iran is poised to reject a U.S. proposal to end a decades-long nuclear dispute, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, slamming it as a "non-starter" that fails to address Tehran's interests and leaves Washington's stance on uranium enrichment unchanged. "Iran is drafting a negative response to the U.S. proposal, which could be interpreted as a rejection of the U.S. offer..."
Reference: www.newsmax.com .
"...The IDF identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory. IAF aerial defense systems intercepted the threat, the army confirmed on Sunday. Sirens sounded in the Jerusalem area and across central Israel. ..."
Reference: www.jpost.com .
"...IAEA report sent to member states on Saturday said Iran's stock of uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, close to the roughly 90% of weapons grade, had grown by roughly half to 408.6 kg. ... “The Agency concludes that Iran did not declare nuclear material and nuclear-related activities at three undeclared locations in Iran, specifically, Lavisan-Shian, Varamin, and Turquzabad,” the report said. At Lavisan-Shian in Tehran, a disc made of uranium metal was “used in the production of explosively-driven neutron sources”"
Reference: www.cnn.com .
"Ukrainian forces have wiped out dozens of Russian military aircraft, including nuclear bombers, in a massive drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s air bases deep inside the country, Kyiv sources are claiming. ...TU-95 “Bear” nuclear bombers, TU-22 “Backfire” fast-attack strike bombers and A-50 “Mainstay” command-and-control jets were among the aircraft that were destroyed in the strike, according to reports. ..."
Reference: nypost.com nypost.com .
Article Title: Russian Strike on Ukraine Training Unit Leaves at Least 12 Dead, 60 Injured
Snippet of Article: "...KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – At least 12 Ukrainian service members were killed and more than 60 were injured in a Russian missile strike on the location of a Ukrainian army training unit Sunday, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Ground Forces. ..."
"...multiple evaluations carried out by the U.S. Air Force over three years – all of which found that Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal was the preferred choice for U.S. Space Command headquarters – former President Joe Biden used his presidential discretion to select Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the location, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office. ...Between mid-2022 and July 2023, when Biden made his announcement, the Air Force’s new evaluation process found on multiple occasions that Huntsville remained its preferred choice due to a variety of factors. The most notable was the cost, which would save taxpayers nearly half a billion dollars over the next 10 years. ..."
Reference: www.alreporter.com .
"...ERUSALEM, May 28 (Reuters) - Israel on Thursday rejected a report in the New York Times that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been threatening to disrupt talks on a nuclear deal between the United States and Iran by striking Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities. Netanyahu's office issued a statement in response to the article which said simply: "Fake news". ...Trump bypassed Israel on his trip to the Middle East this month and has made policy announcements that have shaken Israel's assumptions about its relations with the U.S. Netanyahu has dismissed speculation about a falling out with the U.S. administration, while Trump has also brushed off any suggestion of a break."
Reference: www.reuters.com .
"...The fact that they have been able to maintain a daily attack on Israel using ballistic missiles for a year showcases their dangerous capabilities and threat to the region...."
Reference: www.jpost.com .
"...U.S. President Donald Trump purported on Tuesday that Canada was "considering" giving up its statehood in exchange for protection by the proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system at no cost, despite Canadian officials repeatedly stating that the country is not for sale.
"I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
"They are considering the offer!" he claimed. ..."
"...Every President since the 9/11 attack on the United States has said defense of the homeland is the number one national security priority, yet the only U.S. airspace defended from cruise missile threats is a small portion of Washington, DC, and the entire country is increasingly vulnerable to conventional missile threats from China and Russia. That puts Americans at risk and increases the chances of adversary aggression abroad.
The good news is that President Donald Trump has initiated an effort to build a broad defense against these threats — nicknamed "Golden Dome" — and many in Congress are seeking to support his vision with significant "one-time" funding. But this ambitious missile defense effort will not succeed unless Congress and the Pentagon take additional steps. ..."
"...Raytheon, Tucson, Arizona is being awarded a $2,134,000,000 modification (P00043) to a previously awarded contract (HQ0851-21-D-00001). The value of this contract is increased from $1,197,726,000 to $3,331,830,000. Under this modification, the contractor will provide the management, material, and services associated with the sustaining engineering and product support services of the Standard Missile-3 Block missile variants for the U.S. and Foreign Military Sales partners. The work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona; and Huntsville, Alabama. The performance period is from Oct. 30, 2020, through Oct. 29, 2029. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity. ..."
Reference: clearancejobs.com .
"...contract awarded to Raytheon Technologies for the production and delivery of up to 55 Standard Missile-3 [SM-3] Block IB All-Up Rounds, a cornerstone of the U.S. Navy’s ballistic missile defense capabilities. ...Huntsville, known as the “Rocket City,” hosts Raytheon’s missile integration and testing operations, leveraging Alabama’s deep aerospace expertise. The $1 billion contract will sustain hundreds of high-skill jobs across these locations, contributing to the economic vitality of both regions."
Reference: bulgarianmilitary.com .
"...The German Navy is evaluating the integration of BGM-109 Tomahawk land-attack missiles onto its vessels, as revealed by Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack. Speaking to reporters, he clarified that the missiles would not be intended for the future F127 frigates but rather for the three F124 (Sachsen class) and the four F123 (Brandenburg class) frigates. ...In addition to the Tomahawk missiles, the US plans to station SM-6 air defence missiles and hypersonic weapons in Germany, the latter still being under development."
Reference: defence-industry.eu .
