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Today:
Posted on 02/24/2024 5:59:01 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas
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“The Israeli Air Force today launched major strikes against the Iranian capital of Tehran, targeting sites and operations considered critical to the stability of the Iranian Regime”
Glorious!
De oppresso liber!
Before:
Today:
Kyiv Independent:
“After 40 months of waging full-scale war on Ukraine, Putin condemns ‘unprovoked aggression against Iran’.”
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group will probably arrive into the Area of Operations tomorrow (24 June). Carl Vinson CSG is already on station.
I don’t know when the Gerald Ford CSG will arrive - maybe a week or more later, but they are also preparing to deploy.
I was surprised that no mention has been listed here of today’s attack by Iran on US military areas in Qatar and Bariene (at least I think that is what I heard). I turned on Bloombergs Business reporting in the middle, and they were talking about Iran’s retaliation for US bombing of their Nuclear sites. General opinion was that this was a measured Iran response to avoid war escallation with the US. Threat to close Hormuz is still just a threat, and could hurt Iran economically. Also nobody has been bothering the key oil business sites. Destroying wells, refineries, and ports would not make Trump happy as it would raise oil prices in the US, and make Russia more money. Some minds think oil will settle at around $65/barrel. There is also concern that neather we nor Israel have gotten all the important nuclear sites. Will this be a long war, probably not?
U.S. Intel Confirms Iran Failed to Move Nuclear Materials Before Trump Strikes, Senator Reveals
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4324882/posts
“Iran’s possible decision to close the Strait of Hormuz will cause a significant spike in global oil prices, which would greatly economically and financially benefit Russia by reversing months of declining Russian oil revenue and allowing Russia to continue to finance its war against Ukraine in the medium term. Brent crude oil futures prices closed at $77.27 on June 20, marking an 11.4 percent rise from June 12 just prior to the Israeli strikes against Iran.
Volatility in the oil markets is likely to continue, but so far, so good (WTI below $66 just now, Brent under $72 - big spread):
OilPrice.com reports (23 June):
Oil Prices Crash After Iran Strikes U.S. Bases
“On Monday afternoon, U.S. Eastern time, Iran launched six missiles at U.S. military bases in Qatar, with explosions reported over Doha, according to Axios. In response, Qatar had closed its airspace “until further notice”, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has also shut its airspace.
Despite the attacks, oil prices are down more than seven percent, with WTI crude falling below $70 per barrel. According to Bloomberg’s Javier Blas, the market views Iran’s missile strike as a “perfunctory counterattack”. The Strait of Hormuz remains open and oil is still flowing—including from Iran’s Kharg Island.”
Not a war, just a beating - like NATO would give Russia.
Poor guy can’t handle that his boy’s equipment is shit😂
What little is left of it.
Tomorrow (24 June) starts the 2025 NATO Summit at the Hague.
More bad news in store for Putin.
The UK announced first, that it will commit to 5% of GDP (by 2035). The UK alone has twice the GDP of Russia.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 23, 2025
Russian officials are attempting to influence conversations about increasing NATO defense spending by misrepresenting Russia’s ongoing efforts to restructure and expand Russia’s military capabilities as a defensive reaction to NATO. Russian President Vladimir Putin met with graduates of Russia’s military academies on June 23 and acknowledged that NATO member states will likely announce a significant increase in defense spending and efforts to increase NATO military capabilities at the upcoming summit on June 24 and 25.[4] Putin claimed that this meeting would clarify that NATO is the party provoking “global militarization” - not Russia. Putin stated that Russia will continue to take steps to strengthen Russia’s security and develop the Russian Armed Forces to guarantee Russia’s sovereignty. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti on June 23 in an article ahead of the upcoming NATO summit that the European Union (EU) is accelerating its militarization and that Russia will take all necessary measures and countermeasures, “including preemptive ones,” to ensure Russia’s security.[5] Grushko reiterated that Russia considers the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO to be a “direct threat” to Russia’s security and stated that Russia is seeking “ironclad” guarantees that Ukraine will not join NATO, which Grushko stated includes repealing the 2008 Bucharest Summit Declaration that welcomed Ukraine’s and Georgia’s intention to join NATO.[6] ISW has previously reported that Russian officials leverage escalatory rhetoric and threats during key moments of Western debates on military assistance for Ukraine in order to scare Western leaders into inaction, and Russian officials are likely again attempting to leverage threats to dissuade NATO member states from supporting increased defense spending.[7]
Putin announced during his speech to the graduates on June 23 that Russia will complete some of its ongoing force restructuring efforts in 2025.[8] Putin stated that Russia is urgently working to increase the Russian Armed Forces’ combat capabilities and reiterated that Russia is standing up the Unmanned Systems Forces as a new branch of the Russian military. Putin stated that Russia will complete the formation of the Moscow and Leningrad military districts (MMD/LMD) and will reorganize Russia’s naval infantry brigades into divisions in 2025. Putin stated that Russia is also undertaking a long-term technical modernization effort in the army and navy, modernizing its Strategic Missile Forces, beginning serial production of Oreshnik ballistic missiles, and producing new ships and submarines for the Russian Navy. Former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced Russia’s intention to form the MMD and LMD and reorganize Russia’s naval infantry brigades into divisions in the medium-term in December 2022.[9] Russian officials had not previously provided a firm date for the completion of these efforts. ISW continues to assess that Russia’s military reforms, particularly in the MMD and LMD in western Russia along its border with NATO, demonstrate Russia’s longer-term preparation for a possible future conflict with NATO.[10] These military reforms come after Kremlin officials have repeatedly threatened NATO states, including the Baltic states and Finland.[11]
Putin also acknowledged his ongoing efforts to empower Russia’s internal security services in order to safeguard regime stability and internal security. Putin stated during his speech to the graduates that the Russian government understands that protecting Russia from internal and external threats requires coordination between Russia’s law enforcement agencies, special services, and other security agencies.[12] ISW reported in 2023 and early 2024 that the Kremlin was working to expand Rosgvardia’s capabilities by allowing Rosgvardia to operate military equipment and subordinating special Russian units and some irregular units under Rosgvardia, particularly after the Wagner Group’s armed rebellion in June 2023.[13] The Kremlin has been similarly expanding the Federal Security Service (FSB) force generation capabilities.[14]
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-june-23-2025
What did Iran ask from Russia?
Vladimir Putin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abass Araqchi on Monday. The latter brought back from Tehran a letter from Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which not only expressed hope for deepening cooperation between the countries, but also listed what Iran would like to receive from Russia now.
First, we are talking about intelligence. The letter did not explicitly say so, but the current Iranian authorities indicate the need to be informed about serious threats, if any. This probably refers to data about U.S. preparations for a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, which we (apparently) have not passed on to Iran.
Second, Iran wants to see Russia not as a negotiator but as an ally. Khamenei said he very much appreciates the Kremlin's attempts to resolve the situation, but emphasized that in difficult moments it is important to show strength and unity.
Third, in addition to intelligence, they want to see Russia supply air defense systems, as well as drones and even aircraft. The last element should equalize the situation in the air.
Vladimir Putin has promised to think about it. Here it is worth remembering that earlier Iran criticized the latest air defense systems supplied there by Russia.
BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the renaming of a ship named after Harvey Milk, a "gay rights icon."
I love that Hegseth waited until "Pride Month" to get this done. That makes my soul happy. pic.twitter.com/DB7y0OMlXW— George (@BehizyTweets) June 3, 2025
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