Month: June 2025
Iranian missile convoy destroyed while escaping Tehran
Israeli Air Force (IAF) warplanes have reportedly struck and destroyed surface-to-air missile (SAM) launchers being transported on trailers near Tehran. According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces, the IAF identified multiple trucks transporting weapons, including mobile SAM launchers, moving west of Iran’s capital. “This morning, the Air Force identified several trucks carrying weapons,…
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Senator armored vehicle moves on three wheels
A Roshel Senator MRAP armored vehicle, badly damaged and missing a wheel after a blast, was filmed evacuating Ukrainian troops from the front lines. The Canadian-built Senator, now one of the most widely deployed armored vehicles in Ukraine, continues to extract soldiers under direct fire, even after sustaining heavy damage. In the latest footage shared…
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Israel claims air supremacy over Tehran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Monday it has achieved full operational control of the skies above Tehran, deepening its air campaign inside Iranian territory on the fourth consecutive day of conflict between the two regional rivals. “We have achieved full aerial operational control above Tehran,” said IDF Chief Spokesperson Effie Defrin in a statement,…
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Israel destroys third of Iran’s missile launchers
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its Air Force has destroyed over one-third of Iran’s missile launcher infrastructure, following a series of coordinated overnight airstrikes. According to the IDF, the strikes targeted around 100 military sites in central Iran, particularly in the Isfahan region. “Approximately 50 fighter aircraft and support planes participated in several…
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Kremlin demands destruction of Western arms in Ukraine
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that Ukraine must dismantle and dispose of all Western-supplied weapons as a precondition for further negotiations, Russian state media reported. “Of course, all of these surplus weapons must be destroyed. All international protocols are well known. They must be reduced and disposed of — and this must be…
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China emerges as new nuclear rival to U.S.
China is expanding its nuclear arsenal at a faster pace than any other nuclear-armed state, according to a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The independent think tank warned that by the 2030s, China could reach nuclear parity with the United States, fundamentally altering global strategic stability. SIPRI’s 2025 Yearbook states…
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SIPRI warns of growing nuclear threat
A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warns that global nuclear weapons stockpiles are growing once again, reversing decades of gradual reductions. The SIPRI Yearbook 2025, released this week, finds that nearly all nine nuclear-armed states are expanding or upgrading their arsenals, with China’s rapid buildup drawing particular attention. According to…
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Iran claims MQ-9 down, photos show Shahed debris
Iranian state media on Sunday published photographs claiming to show the wreckage of a U.S.-made MQ-9 Reaper drone shot down by Iranian air defenses. However, technical analysis of the debris suggests that the downed aircraft was an Iranian Shahed-136 long-range one-way attack drone. The released images show a drone with a delta-shaped wing, similar in…
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Israeli warships shoot down dozens of Iranian drones
The Israel Defense Forces said that its Air Force and Navy units have intercepted more than 100 drones launched from Iran toward Israeli territory since the beginning of the current operation. The interceptions were carried out by a combination of fighter aircraft, attack helicopters, and missile boats. According to a statement from Israel’s Ministry of…
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Dozens of U.S. refuelers cross Atlantic
An unusually large group of 28 U.S. military aerial refueling aircraft was observed flying east across the Atlantic Ocean in recent hours, according to open-source flight tracking data. The aircraft were not seen accompanying fighters or bombers, and no official statement has been issued regarding their destination or mission. The coordinated movement of such a…
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