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22:50

US & Iran to Meet Sunday in Oman + IDF Ready for...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2025/06/13

For review: 1. Hamas and Abu Shabab Group clash in Gaza. Gaza’s Hamas-run police force said Thursday that it killed 12 members of the Abu Shabab militia in Gaza, which said its fighters had killed five Hamas operatives. 2. On Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas Has New Leader in Gaza (Az al-Din Haddad). 3. US & Iran to Meet Sunday in Oman. A US official told Reuters that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oma...

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26:42

IAEA Chief Statement Concerning Iran's Claim of...

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2025/06/11

1. After repeated warnings, the activist vessel (Madleen) intercepted by Israeli Navy. Four activists have been deported (voluntarily), and the remaining eight will appear before an Israeli tribunal- to authorize their deportation. 2. For the first time, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Hamas’s October 7 attack on Tuesday, while reiterating his call for the terror group to release the remaining hostages in Gaza. “What Hamas did in October 2023 in kill...

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19:00

Iran Claims "Treasure Trove" of Israeli Sensitive...

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2025/06/08

For review: 1. As of Sunday AM, the activist humanitarian aid vessel (Madleen) is roughly 160 nautical miles from Gaza. Israeli Defense Minister Katz said Sunday that he had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to “prevent the ‘Madelaine’ hate flotilla from reaching the shores of Gaza.” 2. Israeli outlet Channel 12 reports that documents found during IDF operations in Gaza show a close effort between Qatar and Hamas to thwart US President Donald Trump’s “deal of the century” peace plan ...

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23:26

Report: Iran Ordered Solid-Fuel Material From China...

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2025/06/07

For review: 1. Wall Street Journal Report: Iran Ordered Solid-Fuel Material From China for Missile Production. The Journal report, which cited people familiar with the transaction, said Tehran had ordered enough ammonium perchlorate to potentially manufacture up to 800 missiles. 2. Israel has been arming the Abu Shabab Clan in the Gaza Strip as part of an effort to strengthen opposition to Hamas in the enclave, defense sources confirmed on Thursday. 3. The Israeli Navy is expected to bl...

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23:13

US Vetoes UNSC Gaza Ceasefire Resolution + Iran...

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2025/06/05

For review: 1. US Vetoes UNSC Gaza Ceasefire Resolution. “The United States has been clear we would not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas and does not call for Hamas to disarm and leave Gaza,” Acting US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea told the council before the vote. 2. Iran Rejects US Nuclear Deal Proposal. The supreme leader insisted Iran would not abandon its uranium enrichment program. 3. IDF responds with artillery barrage to rocket fire ta...

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21:15

Russia & Ukraine Meet Again in Istanbul: Agree to...

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2025/06/03

For review: 1. Ukrainian negotiators said Russia had again rejected an "unconditional ceasefire - but the two committed to return the bodies of 12,000 Soldiers. The two sides agreed to exchange all sick and heavily wounded prisoners of war, as well those aged under 25. 2. During talks in Istanbul, the Russian delegation handed Ukraine a "peace memorandum" with its proposals for a ceasefire, Russian-state media outlet TASS reported on June 2, publishing the alleged document. According to the d...

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20:42

Ukraine's Drone Strikes on Russian Airfields Target...

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2025/06/02

For review: 1. The foreign ministers of Arab countries who had planned to visit the West Bank over the weekend condemned on Saturday Israel’s decision to block their trip. Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates had been expected to take part alongside Turkey. 2. Ukraine's Drone Strikes on Russian Airfields Target Bombers. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reported that the 01 June “Spider Web” drone operation caused approximately $7 bi...

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22:48

Text of US Envoy Witkoff's Israel - Hamas Ceasefire...

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2025/05/31

For review: 1. Houthi rebels threaten to target Israeli civilian aircraft after latest IDF strike on Sanaa International Airport. 2. Israel to block a delegation of Middle Eastern foreign ministers from making a visit to the West Bank. The foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Turkey were slated to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Sunday. 3. In April, Saudi Arabia Advised Iran to Negotiate with Washi...

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18:28

US Initiative Begins Aid Distribution in Gaza +...

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2025/05/28

For review: 1. A senior Israeli official said Monday that a Hostage release and Ceasefire deal with Hamas has been rejected. The proposal- as reported by Lebanese outlet Al-Mayadeen- called for a ceasefire of about 70 days during which 10 living hostages would be released in two phases, modifying the so-called Witkoff outline, which laid out a shorter ceasefire for the release of about 10 living hostages. 2. US Initiative Begins Aid Distribution in Gaza. The Gaza Humanitaria...

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20:54

Russia & Ukraine Complete Largest Prisoner Exchange...

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2025/05/26

For review: 1. Houthis continue missile attacks on Israel. A ballistic missile launched at Israel by the Houthis was successfully intercepted by air defenses, the military said Sunday. It was the third attack in four days, and the fifth since last Sunday. 2. IDF Prepares for Ground Offensive in Gaza with 5 Divisions. When the major ground offensive is launched, the Palestinian population will be pushed into three small zones in Gaza. The IDF will then capture the rest of Gaza, clear it of Ham...

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30:05

Russia & Ukraine Swap 390 Prisoners; More Expected in...

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2025/05/24

For review: 1. Updated Info on Strike that Targeted Hamas Leader. The strike that targeted and possibly eliminated Hamas leader Muhammad Sinwar in Gaza earlier this month was made possible when the terror chief made the rare mistake of moving without a defensive “hostage belt” protecting him, according to a Friday report. 2. Israel will receive a “devastating and decisive response” if it attacks Iran, the IRGC said on Thursday as Tehran vowed to defend its nuclear site...

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29:24

US & Iran to Meet Friday in Rome for 5th Round of...

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2025/05/22

For review: 1. US & Iran to Meet Friday in Rome for 5th Round of Talks. 2. Report: Israel Ready to Strike Iran if Nuclear Talks with US Break Down. Israel is getting ready to quickly strike Iran if ongoing talks between the United States and the Islamic Republic over the latter’s nuclear program break down, Axios reports, citing a pair of Israeli sources. 3. Israel and Turkey have reached an agreement in principle aimed at preventing any unwanted incidents between both countries’ mi...

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23:19

President Trump Phone Call with Russian President +...

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2025/05/20

For review: 1. President Trump Phone Call with Russian President. President Trump sought to emphasize what he described as an excellent “tone and spirit” shared with the Kremlin leader. President Putin, meanwhile, described the call as “meaningful and frank.” 2. EU Preparing Sanctions Package. The EU is preparing an important sanctions package against Russia as Moscow continues to refuse a ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a press conference on May 19...

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23:56

Istanbul Talks Last Under 2 Hours with Large Prisoner...

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2025/05/17

For review: 1. Russia and Ukraine Istanbul Talks Last Under 2 Hours with Large Prisoner Exchange Agreement and Consensus to Meet Again. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called the POW swap as a “confidence-building measure” and said the parties had agreed in principle to meet again. 2. US President Donald Trump says he will be speaking to Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Monday about ending the war in Ukraine, saying the call would be about "stopping the 'bloodbath'". The President said t...

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20:48

Despite No President Putin- Russia & Ukraine...

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2025/05/16

For review: 1. President Trump on Last Leg of Middle East Visit. 2. Despite No President Putin- Russia & Ukraine Delegations Still to Meet on16 May. 3. US Army's First Unit Fielded with FLRAA will be 101st Airborne Division. 4. US Army High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) aircraft procurement down to 6 systems instead of 12, as originally thought. Last year, the Sierra Nevada Corporation won an Army contract to integrate a suite of capabilities onto the Bombardier...

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23:31

Russia - Ukraine Talks in Istanbul Thursday: Will...

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2025/05/13

For review: 1. Russia - Ukraine Talks in Istanbul Thursday: Will Russian President Attend? In what may have been a surprise for the Russian leader, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy responded by accepting the invitation, saying he was ready to meet Putin in Turkey on 15 May. 2. President Trump said he might take a detour during his Mideast trip to visit Turkey for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on 15 May. 3. Calm in Kashmir Border Region as Ceasefire Holds. Indian and Pakista...

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26:15

Ukraine Agrees to Direct Talks with Russia in...

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2025/05/12

For review: 1. Ukraine Agrees to Direct Talks with Russia in Istanbul. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would agree to meet Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump told him immediately to accept Putin's proposal of direct talks. 2. India & Pakistan Ceasefire. India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after US-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades, but t...

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26:24

IRGC General Threatens to "open the gates of hell" if...

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2025/05/10

For review: 1. Israeli Defense Minister (Israel Katz) warned Iran of consequences for sponsorship of Houthi Rebels. Defense Minster Katz: “I also warn the Iranian leadership that funds, arms and operates the Houthi terror organization… You are directly responsible. What we did to Hezbollah in Beirut, Hamas in Gaza, to Assad in Damascus and the Houthis in Yemen, will also be done to you in Tehran.” 2. IRGC General Threatens to "open the gates of hell" if US & Israel Attack Ira...

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23:39

UAE Facilitates Indirect Security Talks Between...

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2025/05/09

For review: 1. US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday that he is seeking to “blow up” Iran’s nuclear centrifuges through an agreement with Tehran, but is also prepared to blow them up in an attack if necessary. 2. UAE Facilitates Indirect Security Talks Between Israel & Syria. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday confirmed that his country was currently taking part in indirect talks with Israel. Reports earlier in the day said that the United Arab Emirates had facilitated ...

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24:59

IDF Airstrikes Disable Sanaa International Airport +...

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2025/05/07

1. IDF Airstrikes Disable Sanaa International Airport. Dozens of Israeli Air Force aircraft were involved in the strikes on Yemen on Tuesday, including fighter jets, refuelers, and spy planes. The IDF said the fighter jets dropped 50 munitions on the targets. 2. President Trump Announces Truce with Houthis; Halts Bombing in Yemen. Oman revealed that it had mediated the ceasefire deal under which neither side will target the other, including US vessels in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab St...

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