Disjointed US Intelligence Systems Led to Deadly Iran School Strike: Report

An analyst determined the building that US struck in Minab was an elementary school in 2019. That warning never reached military commanders, resulting in death of 120 children.

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Israel and Lebanon Reach US-Brokered Framework Deal to End Conflict

Negotiated in Washington, the deal establishes a coordination group and pilot zones for the Lebanese army, though Hezbollah has rejected the ongoing negotiations.

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Apple Pushing to Buy Memory Chips From Blacklisted Chinese Supplier

Amid rising component costs, Apple is lobbying the Trump administration for permission to purchase memory chips from CXMT, a Chinese semiconductor firm blacklisted by the Pentagon.

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A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile, damaging the bridge.

All crew are safe, with no environmental damage reported.

Bahrain said several Iranian drones targeted its territory early Saturday, calling the attack a "blatant violation" of its sovereignty and international law.

The attack followed US strikes on Iranian missile, drone, and radar sites late Friday.

Germany May Reinstate Compulsory Military Service by July 2027

Facing recruitment shortfalls and a looming threat from Russia, Germany will decide by mid-2027 whether to reinstate compulsory military service to meet its target of 260,000 troops by 2035.

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Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee:

America, by supporting the actions of its proxy forces in the region, has violated the first article of the memorandum of understanding, and by continuing to create tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, has violated the fifth article.

The response to the violation of any article of the memorandum of understanding will be swift and decisive.

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski on UK's defense spending:

You're spending something like £65 billion on defense and £360 billion on welfare.

Lucky you, you must not feel any danger...

Tehran–Dubai flights will resume on July 1, initially operated by Iranian airlines.

Other airlines and additional routes may be added later, pending approvals.

Source: Tasnim

Keir Starmer is expected to increase defence spending by at least £1bn more than previously planned, bringing the total funding increase to around £14.5–15bn over the next four years.

The move follows the resignation of former Defence Secretary John Healey, who argued the original funding package was insufficient.

The government aims to finalise the plan before the upcoming NATO summit, as the UK faces pressure from allies to increase defence spending.

Source: FT

Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed overnight in the Poltava region.

The pilot safely ejected.

Ukrainian MiG-29 jet was destroyed at Voznesensk airfield (Mykolaiv region) by Russian Geran-4 seeker loitering munition.

Another MiG-29 was struck while refueling inside a hardened shelter — damage unclear.

A third MiG-29 was reportedly lost in Poltava region; the pilot ejected.

Total claim: 2 MiG-29s destroyed, 1 unconfirmed.

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on EU Countries Over Digital Services Tax

US president has threatened European nations with immediate 100 percent tariffs on all goods if they implement digital services taxes on American technology firms.

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Europe is heating up but still treats air conditioning like a luxury.

Lee Kuan Yew saw it as infrastructure.
As heatwaves turn deadly, Europe may need to rethink that.

Texas Mandates Bible Passages in Public School Reading Curriculums

Republican-dominated Texas Board of Education has approved a mandated reading list for over five million public school students that includes Bible passages.

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US Judge Orders Justice Department to Unredact Jeffrey Epstein Files

The Justice Department has to either release unredacted Jeffrey Epstein documents, including those naming alleged co-conspirators, or legally justify the ongoing secrecy by July 2.

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Mark Levin is now lashing out at Piers Morgan after Morgan criticized Israel over the killing of civilians in Gaza.

Pentagon Probes Data Leak at Peter Thiel's Dialog Exposing Senior US Officials

Pentagon is investigating a data exposure at Peter Thiel's secretive Dialog group after senior US intelligence officials were listed among its members.

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Hezbollah Leader Naim Qassem:

The agreement reached in Washington is a humiliating, disgraceful, and illegitimate agreement.

Instead, the provisions of the Iran–U.S. understanding regarding a ceasefire in Lebanon should be implemented.

Hezbollah Leader Naim Qassem:

Linking Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon to the disarmament of the resistance crosses every red line and turns Lebanon into a pawn in the hands of the enemy.

Hezbollah Leader Naim Qassem:

Legitimizing the presence of occupiers in southern Lebanon could lead to prolonged occupation and even annexation of these territories to the Zionist regime.