Heads up. Saturday I don’t expect to have the time to produce a report.
CW2 / Domestic violence - Threat Level - ADVISORY - up dated May 5, 2025
National Day of Action scheduled for Saturday, 14 June.
(aka President Donald Trump on his 79th birthday )
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Efforts are increasing to rally leftists and anarchists to Washington DC to interrupt the military parade and other activities on June 14th. This is set to be one of those big, juicy targets violent agitators look for. Large crowds and a bonus being Trump’s birthday. I would expect many attempts to disrupt the parade with growing violence as night falls. This is developing.
(SPECIAL NOTE - My plans are to be camping that weekend, I’ll have limited posting ability that week)
Terrorism - Threat Level - WATCH as of Apr 21, 2025
- Potential for soon direct conflict with Iran could activate cells in the US.
Federal authorities in Detroit on Tuesday announced charges against a Chinese scholar at the University of Michigan and her boyfriend, a scientific researcher, for allegedly conspiring to smuggle a dangerous biological pathogen into the U.S.—a pathogen capable of damaging agricultural crops and causing illness in humans and livestock.
University of Michigan scholar Yunqing Jian, 33, and her boyfriend, Zunyong Liu, 34, both Chinese citizens, were charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the U.S., making false statements, and visa fraud, interim Detroit U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. announced.
“The alleged actions of these Chinese nationals— including a loyal member of the Chinese Communist Party—are of the gravest national security concerns,” U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. said in his statement. “These two aliens have been charged with smuggling a fungus that has been described as a ‘potential agroterrorism weapon’ into the heartland of America, where they apparently intended to use a University of Michigan laboratory to further their scheme.”
It is further alleged that Jian’s boyfriend, Liu, works at a Chinese university where he conducts research on the same pathogen and that he first lied but then admitted to smuggling Fusarium graminearum through Detroit Metropolitan Airport so that he could conduct research on it at the laboratory at the University of Michigan where Jian worked.
FBI Director Kash Patel:
I can confirm that the FBI arrested a Chinese national within the United States who allegedly smuggled a dangerous biological pathogen into the country.
The individual, Yunqing Jian, is alleged to have smuggled a dangerous fungus called “Fusarium graminearum,” which is an agroterrorism agent, into the U.S. to research at the University of Michigan, where she works.
Evidence also indicates Jian had expressed loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party and had received funding from the Chinese government for similar work on this pathogen in China.
OBSERVATION - Irregular warfare by the author of such - China. This is a nasty fungus in asia and these CCP affiliates were wanting to share it with us. This is the tip of the iceberg as to why Trump is ordering the revocation of education visas for Chinese nationals here in the US.
RELATED VIEW - “The Chinese have been amping up their gray zone war against the United States, infiltrating our telecommunications system, futzing around with our civilian infrastructure control systems, harassing our allies, and now, apparently, preparing for a bioterrorist attack on the United States which, I assume, would be hard to prove was their doing if it came off. Fungi, after all, are natural.”
https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/06/04/chinese-bioterrorism-n3803435
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Islamist Hassan Chokr, 35, from Dearborn, Michigan, plotted a mas*acre at a Jewish daycare and tried to illegally obtain assault weapons after threatening preschoolers. While out on bail, he drove through the parking lot of Temple Beth El near Detroit, shouting threats at families.
On May 28, he pleaded guilty to federal gun charges. Prosecutors say his attempted gun purchase was part of a broader plan to carry out his threats against Jewish children and their parents. Authorities believe he was preparing to follow through with a targeted terror attack.
(New York Post)
OBSERVATION - Another lone wolf style of an attack. His behavior noted above would not be expected from an islamic terror cell, who’d keep their OPSEC and strike in a more organized manner.
Dearborn MI has essentially been taken over by islamists.
Military / Strategic Activity / Deployments –
The U.S. Army has met its recruiting goal 4 months ahead of schedule—with 61,000 contracts signed.
POLITICAL FRONT –
Elon Musk on X -
“I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore.
This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.”
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1929954109689606359
OBSERVATION - As analysis of this bill comes out, it becomes apparent that way too many of the DOGE identified wasteful spending and recommended cuts were NOT incorporated into this bill. It is appearing that more lipstick has been put on the pig to pass it off as some kind of republican victory. USAID, NPR, PBS, etc are still being funded for example.
China -
China is undergoing an unprecedented series of economic, demographic and medical disasters. In the last three years there’s been a 20 percent drop in American imports from China. The Chinese economy is producing less because the population is declining and the national health system is trying to cope with continued covid19 deaths, some of it from a botched Covid vaccine that is not working and often killing people. The government denies this and threatens any Chinese reporters or health officials who speak out on what is happening.
https://www.strategypage.com/qnd/china/articles/2025060401759.aspx#google_vignette
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China’s manufacturing sector contracted in May for the first time in eight months, to its lowest level since September 2022. The drop was driven by the sharpest decline in new orders in over two years and continued weakness in export orders, and reflects the ongoing pressure from U.S. tariffs—despite a temporary trade truce.
OBSERVATIONS - I’ve been noting for quite a while that China’s economy has been hurting since wuhan came to town. The two pieces above bring that out again. Xi is having to deal with an economic crisis, trade war and expensive build up in an effort to seize Taiwan as well as islands in the S China Sea region.
Some say the best remedy for a poor economy is a war. Just hope Xi doesn’t take that to heart.
ADDITIONALLY - These woes may go to solidify a blockade of Taiwan as the preferred means to gain submission, versus a massive amphibious assault. To China, seizing Taiwan’s high tech sector with out being destroyed would outweigh the potential impacts of global sanctions in response as well as likely naval skirmishes to break the blockade. China may see this as less ‘expensive’ than a direct assault.
North/South Korea –
With leftist winning the SK presidency, the expectation is that the country will greatly soften its stance towards NK, China and Russia, in particular falling more into China’s influence. This is key for China as potential action against Taiwan looms on the horizon and SK’s previous govt was hostile towards Chinese aggression in the region. They hope SK will back down from regional pushback to China.
Russia -
Threat Level WATCH, Ongoing - into the fourth year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Feb 24th, 2022
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Latest round of talks with Ukraine continue to be nothing burgers.
Kerch Bridge update –
Following yesterdays attack on the bridge, it was closed for several hours as debris was removed from the road deck. Russian reports that the structural integrity of the targeted bridge pylon was intact and traffic resumed.
Ukraine –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing Apr 24, 2025
WEATHER FORECAST – Temps 50 - 90s mostly clear with widely scattered thunderstorms.
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
Ukraine’s Air Force shot down 61 Russian Shahed drones overnight (June 3–4), out of 95 launched by Russia from multiple directions
Russian losses per 04/06/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff
+1020 men
+3 tanks
+7 AFVs
+88 artillery
Sumy -
Russian Ministry of Defense claims full occupation of Kindrativka of Sumy region and Ridkodub in Donetsk region of Ukraine
Summary —
Much of Ukraine is on edge waiting for Russia’s response to the attacks this week. Some speculate the use of the Oreshnik, along with other ballistic missiles is pending.
A significant Russian response is even more expected following the attempt to take down the Kersch Strait bridge yesterday. No apparent damage to the bridge pylon, but the fact that Ukraine could get so much explosive that close to the bridge should be causing Russian planners to worry greatly. Hunch is that the explosives were placed on a semi-submersible drone, judging on the fact that the explosion was exclusively water based. If this is the case, the Black Sea Fleet is no longer safe in its Russia harbors, since Russia had surrounded the bridge with significant air and sea surveillance system to prevent what just happened.
Should Ukraine finally get its hands on the larger, German cruise missiles designed for these types of targets, expect another attempt on the bridge.
More gaines in the Sumy sector. Ukraine likely conducting a delaying action while forces form up on the first line of defense closer to the city. Evidence is that Russia is having to fight to gain the ground, so Ukraine isn’t backing down on the present defense.
Russian Shahed attacks continues with fewer droned, yet better penetration results, largely due to tactics and drone modifications. Recent attacks are also focusing more on eastern areas of Ukraine, with less dense ADA coverage.
Talks between Ukraine and Russia continue to be a joke, as it is evident Russia just playing in a game to frustrate and demoralize Ukraine and Trump.
Europe / NATO General –
Conservative politician Geert Wilders pulled his party from the ruling coalition in the Netherlands.
Wilders’ Party (PVV) left the coalition in a dispute over the government’s position on asylum.
Wilders’ move will likely bring new elections in a few months, leaving the Dutch with a caretaker government.
OBSERVATIONS - Locked in a struggle with the globalist left, Wilder may see this as an opportunity to swing more of the parliament to the right, given recent violence by immigrants on citizens.
ISRAEL –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing - Apr 24, 2025
Key overnight developments -
- Israel strikes Syrian targets following rocket attack.
- Gaza action continues to be intense.
——— GAZA FRONT / HAMAS ———————————
IDF ordered more areas to be evacuated as the offensive progresses.
Reports that clan warlords have issued a statement to Hamas to surrender, give up the hostages and remove themselves. They say the war has disproportionately hurt the people in their clans.
OBSERVATION - Clans in Gaza have played a key role in Hamas’s keeping control over the civilian population - primarily due to financial incentives to the clan leadership. Growing clan discontentment is evidence that Hamas’ controls are eroding. Israel had early on in the war reached out to clan heads to push back against Hamas. Perhaps the fruit of this outreach is starting to be seen.
——— LEBANON / HEZBOLLAH——————————-
Saudi Al-Hadath Channel:
The Lebanese Foreign Minister informed the Iranian Foreign Minister, during his visit to Beirut today, that there will be no reconstruction of Lebanon before Hezbollah is disarmed.
OBSERVATION - Pretty bold, but could only be done given the collapse of Hezbollah / Iran in the region.
——— SYRIA / HEZBOLLAH / IRAN———————————-
Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes on military sites in southern Syria on Tuesday night, hours after two rockets were fired towards Israeli positions in the occupied Golan Heights in an attack claimed by an armed group called the Martyr Muhammad al-Deif Brigades IAF carried out two airstrikes on Tal al-Mal in Syria’s southern Daraa Governorate. Additionally, airstrikes have targeted the 175th Artillery Regiment in the town of Azraa Israeli artillery also targeted the vicinity of the village of Koya in the Daraa countryside.
———“ISLAMIC RESISTANCE” ———————————
Houthis fired a ballistic missile towards central Israel which was successfully intercepted.
NOTE - There have been no attacks on shipping in the Red Sea region since the US pullout. Shippers remain skeptical over the lack of attacks and continue to route ships around Africa.
———INTERNATIONAL ——————————-
Reports that the US warned France and Saudi Arabia against recognizing Palestinian state at UN conference scheduled for later this month.
——— ASSESSMENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS ————————-
Operations in Gaza continue unabated. Hamas is struggling to pull together a united leadership corps again. All of the senior leaders - about a dozen - at the start of the war are now dead, and hamas is having to reach back to the deep bench for replacement. Combine leadership confusing with greatly degraded combat leaders and comms and you have a situation where not only is Hamas unable to address hostage releases and cease fire, but unable to effective fight the IDF.
IDF strikes on Syria are a warning that Israel will not tolerate terror in that country directed against Israel, especially coming from S Syria. Syrian supporters bleat that Israel can’t hold Syria’s feet to the fire because their military capabilities have been denigrated and armed presence in S Syria been rebuffed. I suspect Syria got the message though and will make efforts to put further growth of these newbie terror groups down. They can see how Israel handles Hezbollah, they can see that Israel will do the same with them.
Iran - see below.
Iran –
Threat Level - WARNING Apr 24, 2025
- May 16th - due to Trump visit to the region. Current status of window unknown.
Iran is strengthening its air defense systems amid preparations for the possibility of an American or Israeli attack on the country’s nuclear infrastructure should nuclear negotiations fail, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
“We are witnessing an impressive improvement in the capabilities and competence of the country’s air defense system,” Iran’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri reportedly said in May, adding that Iran’s military has seen a “multi-fold increase in investments.”
According to Western intelligence assessments and security analysts’ investigation of satellite imagery, Iran appears to have relocated several anti-aircraft missile launchers to positions close to key nuclear sites like Natanz and Fordow, the report says.
A significant portion of Iran’s most advanced anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems - including its long-range Russian S-300 systems - were destroyed or damaged during Israeli air strikes on the country in October and April 2024, the FT states.
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-856332#google_vignette
OBSERVATION - As warned, Iran’s delay tactics on the nuclear talks was designed, in part, to permit it to try to rebuild defenses for a follow on attack. Israel’s Oct 2024 air strikes showed how vulnerable Iran’s ADA network is. Iran pulling together bits and pieces of what was left from that attack is not surprising. How effective this new patchwork will be is another matter.
NOTE - JPost has been relatively pro-Iran of late, participating in a misinformation effort to try to force a split between Netanyahu and Trump. By hurrahing Irans efforts to restore air defense is likely a follow on, to deter favorable public opinion for a strike.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian says Tehran will not yield to U.S. pressure to dismantle its nuclear program.
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Khamenei:
“Who are you to tell Tehran whether we should have a nuclear program or not?
The US nuclear proposal is 100% against the principle of our power.
U.S. will not be able to weaken our nuclear programme.
Tehran will not abandon its uranium enrichment work.”
OVERALL OBSERVATION - Iran’s rejection of US terms and hard line by Khamenei should pretty well wrap up any further negotiations and things should progress to the ‘unpleasant’ side of negotiations. Even Witkoff is noting that further negotiations will be unproductive.
Iran’s military continues to talk tough towards the US and Israel and threatens massive retaliation for any strike. These threats are viewed by some in the light of the generally unsuccessful attacks by Iran against Israel. The involvement of the US opens up a new can of worms, in that Iran may see itself justified in striking US friendly gulf nations, closing the Straits of Hormuz and attempting attacks out side of the middle east.
A combined US/Israel strike would likely be seen as a threat to the existence of the Islamic regime, causing them to activate a much larger response - especially against the US.
Iran’s chest beating is not unlike previous episodes before and after attacking Israel. A key element is Iran still has the capability to try to pullout a preemptive strike. Most likely towards Israel. I think if such a strike is conducted, it will stay away from US assets unless it thinks it can get away with it due to Trump inaction. That would be a very dangerous assumption on Iran’s part.
CURRENTLY, I’m not seeing any open source indicators of an impending spike against Iran, such as deployment of more assets to the region, like the USS Nimitz CSG. However, most of the assets deployed to the region are still pretty much in place. Key drawdowns that need to be addressed is the return of the Truman and the B2s back to the US. US strategic bomber assets can attack from the US if necessary and have in the past, but the turn around times are horrendous. The Nimitz is nearly 1 - 2 weeks away from CENTCOM. So some strategic assets better be moved IMHO back into the region.
Heads up. Saturday I don’t expect to have the time to produce a report.
CW2 / Domestic violence - Threat Level - ADVISORY - up dated May 5, 2025
National Day of Action scheduled for Saturday, 14 June.
(aka President Donald Trump on his 79th birthday )
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Thursday again and the weekend out look for protests has changed little from previous weeks. Add to the mix a lot more LGBT related events. Anti-Israel / pro-hamas themes are heating up and could locally generated acts of violence. As with previous posts - keep situationally aware.
Terrorism - Threat Level - WATCH as of Apr 21, 2025
- Potential for soon direct conflict with Iran could activate cells in the US.
This week, President Donald Trump’s border czar said that he is “convinced” there will be a major terrorist attack in the United States as a direct result of former President Joe Biden’s open border policies.
“It’s coming,” Homan said in an interview on Fox News, adding that there were 2 million “got aways” who crossed the border during Biden’s tenure.
“Why did 2 million illegal aliens pay more to get away?” Homan told Hannity. “They could have paid half of what they paid to cross the border, turn themselves in to Border Patrol agents, get released that same day, get a free airline ticket to the city of their choice, get a free hotel room, get three meals a day, plus free medical care and work authorization.”
“Two million people paid more to get away,” he added. “They didn’t want to be vetted. They didn’t want to be fingerprinted. Why?”
“This scares the hell out of me and I’ve been doing this for 40 years. It should have scared the hell out of every American what the Biden administration did,” he continued.
OBSERVATION - This has been the great concern over the past years. Even smaller cells/groups could create massive mayhem, let alone 2 million. This concern in the post 9/11 world is in part what drove the development of the Threat Matrix thread. So far we’ve been lucky - mostly lone wolf style attacks. However, the burner is getting hotter and should things really fire up against Iran I expect IRGC affiliated cells get activated.
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A suspected accomplice in the bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, CA last month was arrested yesterday at Kennedy airport in New York.
The man was identified as Daniel Park of Washington state, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News.
The FBI and Port Authority police arrested Park on a federal warrant out of California, two sources said. He is expected to make his initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn federal court.
Park is accused of shipping approximately 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate to the bomber, who was identified by officials as 25-year-old Guy Bartkus, Essayli said. Ammonium nitrate is commonly used as a precursor to construct homemade bombs. The U.S. attorney said Park shares Bartkus’ extremist beliefs…
OBSERVATION - Again, this was focused around a fringe ideology called pro-Mortalism or Efiliism (life spelled backwards) which essentially believes all life on earth should go extinct.
POLITICAL FRONT –
Conservatives and MAGA elements recoiling at the funding bill moving thru congress, trying to find any kind of silver lining. Musk’s rejection of it has hit a nerve and the do nothing congress is facing heat.
Illegal Immigration –
Trump tonight signed a proclamation banning entrance into the United States for individuals from over a dozen countries, citing concerns related to national security, with the countries including:
- Afghanistan
- Burma
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Iran
- Libya
- Somalia
- Sudan
Yemen
With travel and visa access being restricted for several other countries, which include:
- Burundi
- Cuba
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
OBSERVATION - Similar to the restriction he put in place during his first term.
North/South Korea –
North Korea will continue to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, said Kim Jong-un during a meeting with Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s Secretary of the Security Council.
Russia -
Threat Level WATCH, Ongoing - into the fourth year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Feb 24th, 2022
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Putin rejects high-level meeting with Zelensky, calls Ukrainian authorities “terrorists” and says “no one talking to terrorists”. Rejects ceasefire for 30 days
Ukraine –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing Apr 24, 2025
WEATHER FORECAST – Temps 50 - 90s mostly clear with widely scattered thunderstorms.
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
Russia launched 103 attack drones and a ballistic missile targeting Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions. Ukrainian defenses downed 74 drones; 28 shot down, 46 jammed. Strikes hit 16 locations.
Russian losses per 05/06/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff
+930 men
+3 tanks
+2 AFVs
+39 artillery
+4 MLRS
+1 AD system
Drone strike follow up.
OSINT elements have pretty much confirmed the following losses (destroyed/damaged)
Tu-95 Bear bomber: 14
Tu-22 Backfire bomber: 16 (+- 1)
An-12 Cub transport: 1
A-50 Mainstay AWACS: 2 (though suspected of being out of service already)
Il-78 Tanker: 1
Summary —
Discussion and analysis on the drone strike continue, but growing consensus is Russia sustained a serious hit.
Ukraine is on edge wondering how Russia will retaliate for the recent successful attacks.
Russian drones did more damage to civilian areas overnight as Ukraine ADA struggles to adjust to newer tactics and modifications.
Ground combat numbers indicate much lighter levels of fighting, but observed losses of terrain by Ukraine suggest that these numbers cold be questionable. Russia continues to press the Sumy axis as well as Ukraine forces doggedly holding out in Kursk.
Continued rumors on the build up of a Russian offensive force, and if these lowered casualties numbers are indeed valid, could permit Russia to build up some sort of force, rather than throw them at the front.
ISRAEL –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing - Apr 24, 2025
Key overnight developments -
- Hostage bodies recovered
- Israel increases control of Gaza to 40%
- US vetos UNSC resolution to demand Israel stop operations in Gaza.
——— GENERAL ——————————-
The bodies of the late hostages Gadi Hagai and Judy Weinstein Hagai were brought home Israel in a military operation tonight. Gadi (72) and Judy (70) were murdered at their kibbutz Nir Oz by terrorists on October 7th and then were kidnapped dead. The bodies were recovered from the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.
There are currently 56 hostages in captivity in Gaza, 33 of whom have been declared dead, 23 others are said to be alive, but there is serious concern for the lives of three
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Israel has blocked Greta Thunberg’s boat from reaching Gaza, rejecting the move to avoid setting a dangerous precedent.
Defense Minister Katz may order the vessel to be left at sea—or escorted to Ashdod for the arrest of those on board.
——— GAZA FRONT / HAMAS ———————————
In a direct challenge to Hamas, Yasser Abu Shabab’s Popular Forces militia has declared that large parts of Eastern Rafah have been cleared (assuming of Hamas presence). Shabab calls on residents to return to the area for water, food, medicine, and shelter.
Senior Israeli security officials confirm: local Gazan militias unaffiliated with Hamxs or Fatah are cooperating with Israel, fighting Hamxs and helping secure aid distribution sites.
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Latest Updates (Week-over-Week Progress):
- Israel Defense officials claim that the IDF now has controls of 50% of the Gaza Strip.
- Division 162: Dominating northern Gaza with intensified operations.
- Divisions 36 & 98: Leading operations in Khan Yunis, targeting Hamas infrastructure.
- Division 252: Securing control over the central Gaza Strip.
- Division 143: Maintaining operations in Rafah, the buffer zone, and the Gaza envelope.
———“ISLAMIC RESISTANCE” ———————————
The IDF reports intercepting a drone launched from the east—likely from Yemen, over the Western Negev. No injuries were reported.
———INTERNATIONAL ——————————-
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza; 14 of 15 members voted in favor, Ynet reports.
Hxmas condemned the United States for vetoing the UN Security Council ceasefire resolution, calling it proof of Washington’s “blind bias toward Israel” and support for “crimes against humanity” in Gaza.
——— ASSESSMENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS ————————-
More evidence that Hamas is losing control over Gaza. Unaffiliated militias are cooperating with IDF to provide security for US food distribution points as well as apparently clearing Hamas out of sectors. Remember - STRENGTH is a key factor in arab actions, and Israel is acting very strong in its Gaza operations, while Hamas is viewed as losing badly and grasping at straws. New groups being able to form up to challenge Hamas in a post war Gaza. These militias are positioning themselves to be seen favorably by Israel when that happens. Rest assured they have a significant anti-Israeli element as well.
Lebanon and Syria continued as stable but can be energized at a moment’s notice.
Iran - see below.
Iran –
Threat Level - WARNING Apr 24, 2025
- May 16th - due to Trump visit to the region. Current status of window unknown.
On Saturday, June 1, Reuters reported that it had seen the latest confidential and comprehensive report by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency on the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.
The report, prepared at the request of the IAEA’s 35-member Board of Governors last November, paves the way for Western powers, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, to issue a resolution against Iran that would identify the Islamic Republic of Iran as violating its non-proliferation obligations.
According to some diplomats, a draft of the resolution is expected to be presented at the next meeting of the Board of Governors in the week ending June 9. This would be the first time in about 20 years that Iran could be officially designated as a “non-compliant state.”
OBSERVATION - Iran is being documented as an agreement violator and being set up for major blow back sanctions by Europe. That alone would be a significant blow to the country’s economy, but not necessarily to its nuclear goals.
All of these things are building an international foundation for the justified strike by the US / Israel IMHO. Iran recognizes this, so the race is on. Will Iran’s nuclear program be hit before it can produce a bomb?
Unanswered question is has the word been given to initiate final planning for a strike and are there any other trigger elements waiting to be seen? Iran thinks it sees weakness in Trump’s actions and responses and is acting ‘strong’. This trend is dangerous.
On another note, Tucker Carlson has gone online recently denouncing the claims that Iran desires a nuclear weapon and that they are essentially a peaceful nation. I don’t know what he has been drinking lately, but such statements show a great deal of ignorance of the situation - or - he’s getting paid off to produce anti-Israel propaganda. I hope its only the first and not the last.