#UPDATE: Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'- an umbrella term which refers to a range of militia groups which are located throughout the region and maintained by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force- the external operations branch of the Iranian armed forces.
🤡 Welcome to the world's "energy superpower!" A Russian mayor urged residents to stop driving unless absolutely necessary as fuel shortages hit the Irkutsk region
"Imagine a whole week without gasoline anywhere in the city. Then we'll truly understand how serious the situation is," said Pavel Berezovsky, head of Russia's Nizhneilimsky District
REPORT: Chinese Transport Planes Secretly Deliver Cargo to Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
The Daily Telegraph has revealed that a series of mysterious Chinese cargo flights landed in Iran over the weekend, after deviating from flight plans,turning off transponders, and raising international alarm over possible weapons transfers to Tehran.
According to the report, three Chinese-operated Boeing 747 freighters took off from mainland China two from Shanghai and one from another eastern city on June 14, 15, and 16. All flights filed plans listing Luxembourg as their final destination. However, radar data shows each flight diverted west over Central Asia and dropped off radar near Iranian airspace, never arriving in Europe.
The aircraft involved are known to be used by Chinese military contractors and have the capacity to carry heavy military equipment. Given the timing just days after intense Israeli strikes crippled key Iranian missile and air defense infrastructure analysts suggest this could be a covert effort by China to resupply Iran with advanced munitions, spare parts, or surveillance equipment.
The exact contents remain unknown, and the Chinese and Iranian governments have made no comment. However, the use of high-capacity Boeing 747 freighters, coupled with the secretive flight path and radar silence, suggests military equipment or systems.
While unconfirmed, the covert nature of these cargo deliveries raises serious questions about China’s involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. If confirmed to be military aid, it would mark a dangerous escalation and further internationalize the war.
There is absolutely NO Boom in Europe Defence Tech fundraising - there is only boom investing in Helsing+Quantum Systems+Stark - as these 3 companies alone have 50%+ from ALL fundraising in the last few years!
By Dealroom info - real defence tech companies fundraised ca $1B in 2024, ca 2.5B in 2025 in Europe. So German megarounds have taken even ca 60% from it.
And let's be super clear - we are facing an absolutely opposite situation. Real Defence Tech with a lethal component, having very difficulty fundraising A & B rounds. Especially if they are from Ukraine. As far as I can count, all Ukraine's defence tech companies have fundraised ca $150M in the last few years. That is roughly what Quantum raised in a single round extension.
There are a lot of empty talks, but in reality, Europe capital have been moving way too slowly. So if you have heard anyone talking about boom - then ask them real numbers - reality is very different.
A Russian driver spent 39 hours waiting in line for gas. He blames the Russian authorities for the fuel crisis — not because they started the war with Ukraine, but because he thinks they're being "too soft" on Kyiv.
https://t.co/rDRfDC5vG7
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard has departed Ceiba, Puerto Rico to lead and oversee earthquake relief efforts by the U.S. Department of War in Venezuela.
Overnight, multiple Ukrainian attack drones successfully struck Russia's AZOT chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, setting it ablaze.
The plant is/was a major producer of nitrate products used in Russian explosives.
Ukrainian attack drones hit a major Russian oil depot in Rybinsk this morning, setting multiple tanks ablaze.
Seen here, a Ukrainian attack drone flies towards the already burning Russian depot, descends, and then smashes into another oil tank.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says that the 60 day nuclear negotiation period will start after the US releases frozen Iranian funds.
Additionally, Iran will see sanctions relief if a final agreement is reached, and the two sides will negotiate Iran’s economic redevelopment.
Per Iran’s Mehr, peace agreement sweeteners include:
- Lifting sanctions on Iran’s oil and petroleum products
- $12 bn in funds unfrozen before talks start
- Talks will not involve Iran’s proxies, missiles
- US and allies to present reconstruction plans worth $300+ bn at talks
Trump tells the NYT that if a US-Iran nuclear deal isn’t reached, he would restart military attacks on Tehran or make the United States “the guardian of the Middle East” in return for 20 percent of the region’s revenues.
The number of Ukrainian cultural sites hit in Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv continues to rise, with the Mystetskyi Arsenal on fire this morning.
The complex is one of Ukraine’s flagship museums.
Iranian state outlet Mehr reports multiple explosions in the Strait of Hormuz overnight.
Mehr reports the explosions were related to “traffic management” in the Strait.
Ukrainian attack drones successfully hit a major Russian fuel depot in Krasnodar Krai overnight, setting it ablaze.
The Poltavskaya fuel distribution hub continues to burn this morning.