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Expectations of an Israeli attack on Iran details later in the summary but first...
LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
In Northern Ireland a third night of rioting centered in the town of Ballymena.
But there were disturbances elsewhere with a leisure center in Larne torched.
The protests follow an alleged sexual assault with suspects from the Romanian migrant community in Northern Ireland...BBC News
FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS AT TWO MOSCOW AIRPORTS LATE TONIGHT AN APPARENT SIGN OF UKRAINIAN DRONE ATTACKS...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
IN NEW YORK MOVIE MOGUL HARVEY WEINSTEIN CONVICTED AT HIS RETRIAL ON SEX-CRIMES.
A SPLIT DECISION FROM THE JURY WITH A GUILTY VERDICT ON ONE TOP CHARGE AND ACQUITTAL ON ANOTHER.
THERE WERE REPORTS OF INFIGHTING AMONG JURORS DURING THEIR DELIBERATIONS...NY POST
IRAN TENSIONS RISE DRAMATICALLY
"HIGH ALERT" FOR UNAUTHORIZED ISRAELI ATTACK ON IRAN
TRUMP SAYS 'IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON'
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(COMMENT IS INCLUDED)
"WE ARE READY"
That is a social media post from Iran's government tonight...Islamic Republic Of Iran "X"
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Plenty of dramatic news leaking out of Washington a tactic to pressure Iran or a sign that the US expects or anticipates an Israeli attack on Iran.
Some suggest a US attack on Iran but it does not seem consistent with signals that came from the Trump Administration in recent days leading to this moment...
"Iran can not have a nuclear weapon, we will not allow it"
US President Donald Trump commenting in Washington DC tonight when asked about US evacuations in the Middle East...
VIDEO LINK TO TRUMP COMMENTS
"You'll have to see, thank you"
That was the earlier reaction of US President Donald Trump this evening when asked about the evacuation of US diplomats and military families from the Middle East...
PRESIDENT TRUMP RESPONDING TO QUESTION AT :33 INTO VIDEO
The Washington Post reporting that the US believes Israel may attack Iran without the consent of the US.
US diplomatic missions near Iran taking actions to increase safety.
US military bases near Iran on high alert...Washington Post (Paywall-Limited Access)...
"UKMTO has been made aware of increased tensions within the region which could lead to an escalation of military activity having a direct impact on mariners.
Vessels are advised to transit the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Straits of Hormuz with caution and are to report incidents of suspicious activity to UKMTO..."
BRITISH ROYAL NAVY "UKMTO" WARNING ISSUED TONIGHT REGARDING WATERS NEAR IRAN...LINK...
The operative phrase coming out of Washington DC and other places tonight is of 'rising tensions' related to the Middle East in general and Iran in particular.
The next round of talks between the US and Iran on its nuclear program said less and less likely due to 'rising tension'...(Washington Post)...OSINTdefender "X"...
Outgoing chief of US Central Command General Michael Kurilla postponing testimony before a Senate committee tomorrow.
Two sources cite 'rising tensions' in the Middle East...Times of Israel...
Also a talking point in Washington Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas a supporter of military action in general using Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's comments given some time ago to state the notion that Iran is moving towards development of a nuclear weapon.
AT LEAST 49 PEOPLE DEAD IN FLOODING IN SOUTH AFRICA. TORRENTIAL RAINS, STRONG WINDS AND SNOW IN RECENT DAYS.
THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE MOST SERIOUSLY AFFECTED....NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
(Updated) Political tensions in Israel tonight with religious parties moving away from providing votes to support the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The opposition seeking a vote of confidence in the government with religious parties strongly objecting to the drafting of young religious men for military service...Israel National News...
Late tonight in Israel the talk is of a weeklong postponement in the any vote of confidence in the government...(Times Of Israel)
PALESTINIAN SOURCES SAY 25 MORE PALESTINIANS HAVE BEEN SHOT AND KILLED AROUND THE US-ISRAELI 'GAZA HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION' FOOD AID SITE.
ISRAEL SAYING ITS SOLDIERS IN THE AREA ARE FIRING 'WARNING SHOTS' IN RESPONSE TO PERCEIVED THREATS.
THIS IS THE LATEST IN A SERIES OF DEADLY SHOOTING INCIDENTS AT THE 'GHF' AID SITES...TIMES OF ISRAEL
On the battlefield in Gaza an Israeli officer shot and seriously wounded Sunday in a 'friendly fire' incident.
Other Israeli soldiers mistakenly identified him as a terrorist...ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS
The markets today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 1.10 points.
The NASDAQ fell 99.11 points or .5 percent.
The price of oil in New York in a steep rise to 68 dollars 30 cents a barrel up three dollars 32 cents or 5.11 percent...Marketwatch
INFLATION IN THE US AT 2.4 PERCENT LAST MONTH UP FROM 2.3 PERCENT IN APRIL.
PRICES OF MAJOR APPLIANCES ROSE 4.3 PERCENT LAST MONTH.
CONCERN IS FOCUSED ON HOW TARIFFS IMPOSED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP WILL IMPACT PRICES...BBC NEWS
In Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his Center-Left government winning a vote of confidence.
The 243-210 vote in parliament setting the stage for Tusk to face the newly elected "Right" President Karol Nawrocki.
Nawrocki has the power to veto legislation and is likely to use it against the Tusk government which will need a 3/5 vote to override any vetoes...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
SPEAKERS BROADCASTING PROPAGANDA INTO NORTH KOREA FROM SOUTH KOREA HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF.
THIS HAPPENING AFTER THE NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE LEFT, LEE JAE-MYUNG, TOOK OFFICE IN SOUTH KOREA.
LEE IS AN ADVOCATE OF IMPROVED TIES BETWEEN THE TWO KOREAS...BBC NEWS
US-China trade talks in London have reached an agreement.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaking of agreement on a 'trade framework and implementation plan'.
It appears that China will allow rare earths to be exported to the US and the US will lift some existing export restriction involving China...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
Two South Korean air force pilots said to be safe after they ejected from a KF-16 fighter jet during a multinational military exercise in Alaska.
They found themselves in an emergency situation as their plane took off from Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
The pilots taken to a hospital with the aircraft damaged. An investigation underway...Yonhap News Agency South Korea
BEING TRIED ON CHARGES OF PLOTTING A COUP, FORMER BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT JAIR BOLSONARO SAYING THERE WAS 'NEVER EVEN THE POSSIBILITY OF A COUP IN MY GOVERNMENT'.
BOLSONARO AND OTHER DEFENDANTS ACCUSED IN CONNECTION WITH DISTURBANCES AT GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS IN THE CAPITAL CITY OF BRASILIA IN JANUARY OF 2023.
THOSE DISTURBANCES DESCRIBED AS A COUP AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF PRESIDENT LULA DA SILVA.
THE TRIAL BEING HELD BEFORE CONTROVERSIAL BRAZILIAN SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ALEXANDRE DE MORAES.
MORAES RESPONSIBLE FOR INTERNET CENSORSHIP IN BRAZIL WITH US SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO CONSIDERING SANCTIONS AGAINST HIM IN CONNECTION WITH THAT CENSORSHIP...BBC NEWS
THE UKRAINE WAR AGAINST RUSSIA
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