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Richard Grenell has urged SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to provide free Starlink access across Iran

Richard Grenell, a former US ambassador to Germany and acting Director of National Intelligence, now serves as the Presidential Envoy for Special Missions under Donald Trump.

In this role, he has handled a wide range of diplomatic crises and international back-channel efforts.

The Times of Israel

Trump considering ex-intelligence chief Richard Grenell to handle Iran file

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX (the company behind Starlink), has confirmed that Starlink service has been activated in Iran, and that the "beams are on". This provides a potential alternative for internet access in the country, especially given the government's attempts to control information flow during the current crisis. However, accessing Starlink service requires a physical terminal. These terminals have reportedly been smuggled into Iran and are being sold on the black market at a high price, raising concerns about affordability and accessibility for the wider population.

When Israel launched a surprise "pre-emptive" attack against Iranian nuclear facilities last week, its intelligence agency Mossad reportedly activated sleeper cells who had smuggled drones into Iran to strike defensive infrastructure from within.

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A $250 bill and ‘WMAGA’: GOP lawmakers push legislation honoring Trump | WaPo

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Political experts say the bills, which include renaming Dulles Airport and Washington’s Metro after Trump, are unprecedented because they honor a sitting president.

By Joe Heim

DRUDGE REPORT: Day 9 Israeli-Iran War

DAY 9 STEALTH BOMBERS ON THE MOVE TEHRAN PLAYING TRUMP? IRAN ISSUES NEW WARNING KHAMENEI NAMES SUCCESSORS FROM BUNKER

U.S. Deploys Aircraft Carriers and Stealth Jets: Is Iran in the Crosshairs?

B-2 Bombers Head West Across Pacific Amidst Iran Crisis

A major B-2 deployment was the key piece missing from the rapid U.S. military buildup ahead of possible strikes on Iran.

Joseph Trevithick

Updated Jun 21, 2025 1:26 PM EDT

It should be stressed here that there are no clear indications one way or the other at this time that the B-2s are actively headed to conduct strikes on Iran, although they have the capability to do so without forward basing. This was demonstrated last October when a group of them flew straight from Whiteman to strike targets in Yemen. At that time, TWZ also highlighted the clear signal that the marathon mission had sent to Iran. . .

There are reports that the stealth bombers are currently heading to Andersen Air Force Base on Guam. If that is true, some or all of the bombers could still continue on to Diego Garcia or other forward locations. Diego Garcia is one of a very limited number of locations outside of the United States with existing infrastructure to support sustained B-2 operations.

Senior Iranian and European officials did meet in Geneva, Switzerland yesterday about a possible diplomatic resolution to the fighting, but the only clear outcome was a readiness for further talks. A new ultimatum from the Trump administration demanding Iran abandon domestic enrichment activities and dismantle other elements of its nuclear program, as well as accept new restrictions on its missile capabilities, was reportedly conveyed to Iran at that time. Even just a forward deployment of B-2s would be in line with a maximum pressure campaign to push the regime in Tehran to accept these terms.

The Iranian government has already pushed back on the possibility of any negotiations while Israeli strikes continue. Israeli officials, for their part, have also expressed disinterest in diplomatic engagement with Iran.

As the force of B-2 bombers continues to head west across the Pacific, their ultimate destination at least may become clearer.

UPDATE: 1:25 pm eastern

Reuters, NBC News, and The Wall Street Journal are now reporting that the B-2s are headed for Andersen Air Force Base on Guam, all citing unnamed U.S. officials. The possibility remains that some or all of the stealth bombers could continue onward to a location like Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.

Breaking News: U.S. Navy USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier deployed to Europe may reinforce Middle East due to Iran tensions.

The USS Gerald R Ford, the U.S. Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, is set to depart from Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025, for a planned deployment to Europe.

However, this movement occurs in the midst of rising military tension between Israel and Iran, transforming what was intended as a routine mission into a significant strategic deployment.

With its arrival, the U.S. Navy will field three aircraft carriers in proximity to the Middle East, alongside the USS Carl Vinson and USS Nimitz, marking one of the most concentrated naval postures in recent U.S. history.

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According to this article the navy might also deploy the USS George Washington from Japan to the CENTCOM AOR making 4 CSG in the region 🤔

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US Sends USS Gerald R. Ford to Mediterranean Amid Iran Tensions

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NATO's Defeat In Ukraine Has Exposed The PAPER TIGER

Donald Trump has criticized Spain for not wanting to increase their NATO defence spending to 5% of their GDP.

He also criticized Canada for the same exact reason.

The Bundeswehr has written a document stating that Russia presents an “existential risk” to Europe and Germany and that Germany is ready to defend every square inch of NATO territory.

Johann Wadephul has warned about the Russian aggression in the Baltic region and has also reinforced Germany’s commitment to defending the region.

Friedrich Merz is facing pressure from both the AfD and the Left Party to resume dialogue with Vladimir Putin.

The EU will no longer pursue the lowering of the price cap for Russian oil because of the Israel Iran conflict in the Middle East, which has led to an increase of oil prices.

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