NEW: Lebanese channel LBCI reports dozens of U.S. Embassy staff were evacuated from Lebanon via Beirut airport as a precautionary measure amid fears of regional escalation.

Trump posts about the Supreme Court and tariffs.

French President Macron:

We must work toward a total ban on maritime services for Russian oil exports.

We need the highest level of coordination against Russia’s so-called shadow fleet.

Finnish President Stubb:

You, Emmanuel, have long pushed the idea of European strategic autonomy. Now we see why.

Europe is never perfect — but it advances.

We usually move forward in three phases: first crisis, then chaos, and finally a sub-optimal solution — but it is still Europe.

Democrats’ secret 2024 election review found that the Biden administration’s handling of the Gaza War cost Kamala Harris support.

Top Democratic National Committee officials concluded the issue was a “net negative,” particularly among young voters and progressives critical of U.S. backing of Israel.

Source: Axios

President of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock:

How is it that in 80 years a woman has never served as Secretary-General?

Iranian opposition sources claim the SMS system of a mobile operator in Iran was hacked, and subscribers received messages stating:

“To the oppressed people of Iran — the U.S. President is a man of action.”

Russian Army's brigade-level underground headquarters in a rear area, described as having “kilometers of tunnels.”

Footage shows long reinforced corridors, command rooms, living quarters, and ventilation/communications systems, designed to protect from drones and airstrikes.

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft has been spotted in the vicinity of Crete, Greece.

It arrived at Souda Bay on Crete for a port visit.

Five major Iranian Kurdish groups — many with armed wings — announced a new unified coalition called the Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan.

The alliance says its goals are to:
— Overthrow the Islamic Republic of Iran.
— Advance Kurdish self-determination.
— Establish a democratic political framework in Iranian Kurdistan.

The groups are mostly based in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region and frame the move as political coordination.

Rob Jetten Becomes Youngest Dutch PM

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BIG: The Kaleikino oil pumping station in Russia’s Tatarstan — a key hub feeding the Druzhba pipeline — was hit and caught fire.

Russian officials said drone debris caused the blaze, while Ukrainian-linked sources described it as a targeted drone strike.

Damage appears significant.

The incident could further complicate Druzhba oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia.

Israeli Settlers Torch West Bank Mosque During Ramadan

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Türkiye is moving forward with a multi-step plan to acquire Eurofighter Typhoons jets to quickly strengthen its air force.

— 20 new jets ordered from the UK (deliveries around 2030).

— 24 second-hand jets reportedly secured from Qatar and Oman to arrive sooner.

Total confirmed so far: at least 44 aircraft, with up to 56 possible if additional talks succeed.

Used jets are meant to enter service within a few years, bridging the gap until new builds arrive and Türkiye’s indigenous KAAN fighter is ready.

Source: Milliyet

Marco Rubio has postponed his Israel visit from Saturday night to Monday.

Source: ynet

Trump:

Mexico must step up their effort on Cartels and Drugs!

Trump:

Any Country that wants to “play games” with the ridiculous supreme court decision, especially those that have “Ripped Off” the U.S.A. for years, and even decades, will be met with a much higher Tariff, and worse, than that which they just recently agreed to. BUYER BEWARE!!!

Mexican President Sheinbaum:

We woke up without any blockades on any of the highways, and practically all activity has been restored.

Today, there is already more tranquility, and there is government, and there are armed forces.

Mexican President Sheinbaum:

All operations are conducted by federal forces. There is no involvement from U.S. forces in the operations.

As we've mentioned several times here, there is a significant exchange of information. Our understanding with the United States is primarily based on the sharing of intelligence and information.

In this instance, information was shared by the U.S. government, and they even issued a statement about it.

However, the entire operation, from its planning onward, is the responsibility of our federal forces, specifically the Secretariat of National Defense.

Trump:

As President, I do not have to go back to Congress to get approval of Tariffs. It has already been gotten, in many forms, a long time ago!

They were also just reaffirmed by the ridiculous and poorly crafted supreme court decision!

BREAKING: The European Parliament has postponed a vote on the EU–U.S. trade deal after President Trump imposed a blanket 15% import tariff.

Source: Reuters