DEVELOPING: President Trump Cuts G7 Visit Short, Will Return to DC Tonight to Meet with National Security Council Team in Situation Room After Telling Everyone to Evacuate Tehran
Cristina Laila, Gateway Pundit, Jun. 16, 2025
President Trump will be leaving the G7 Summit in Canada early and returning to DC on Monday evening after telling everyone to evacuate Tehran.
The White House said President Trump will be leaving the G7 Summit after he has dinner with Heads of State tonight.
According to Fox News, President Trump will be meeting with the National Security Council tonight in the Situation Room.
I’ve been informed that the President @POTUS will have dinner with the heads of state of the G7 nations and then immediately depart for Washington. He has requested that the National Security Council be prepared in the situation room.
— Lawrence Jones III (@LawrenceBJones3) June 16, 2025
On Monday evening, President Trump issued a terrifying warning to the people in Tehran.
“Iran should have signed the “deal” I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” Trump said on Truth Social.
What Iranian resistance movements in the past have lacked is the ability organize and coordinate. Now Elon Musk hands them that ability.
I consider this a strong piece of evidence of a concerted behind-the-scenes effort to support the Iranian people in divesting themselves of their government. When it comes, and I think its coming is inevitable, I predict there will be great celebration around the world. And a great lightening up.
Elon Musk Turns on Starlink for Iranian Public After Islamic Regime Cuts Off Internet Service
Jim Hoft, Gateway Pundit, Jun. 16, 2025
(https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/06/elon-musk-turns-starlink-iranian-public-after-islamic/)
Elon Musk turning on Starlink for Iran in 2022 was a game changer. Starlink connects directly to SpaceX satellites, bypassing Iran’s ground infrastructure. That means even during government-imposed shutdowns or censorship, users can still get online, and reportedly more than… pic.twitter.com/1Wa94Dl3DV
— Elizabeth MacDonald (@LizMacDonaldFOX) June 14, 2025
The world’s richest man and one of the world’s greatest minds, Elon Musk, turned on Starlink for Iranians after the brutal Islamic regime cut off internet service. This comes following the waves of Israeli attacks on the Islamic regime.
Starlink gives internet service to people where internet is hard to get, like in remote areas or people suffering from a natural disaster or war.
The Jerusalem Post reported:
Musk’s decision to activate Starlink in Iran comes after the Islamic Republic’s Communications Ministry announced temporary limits and disruptions to internet service nationwide.
“In view of the special conditions of the country, temporary restrictions have been imposed on the country’s internet,” a statement from the ministry read.
Elizabeth MacDonald has more on Starlink.
Elon Musk turning on Starlink for Iran in 2022 was a game changer. Starlink connects directly to SpaceX satellites, bypassing Iran’s ground infrastructure. That means even during government-imposed shutdowns or censorship, users can still get online, and reportedly more than 100,000 inside Iran are doing that.
During the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests, Starlink let Iranians communicate, share footage, and connect with the world when Iranian networks were shut amid blackouts.
Also, Starlink is testing “direct-to-cell” capabilities, which would let Iranians’ smartphones connect without a dish. This could dramatically expand reach and avoid visibility issues. Starlink supports free expression, protest coordination, and access to global information.
Israel’s Decapitation Strike on Iran Reverberates Across Global Flashpoints
Vice President J.D. Vance predicted in 2024 that a war between Israel and Iran could spiral, complicating the Pentagon’s pivot to Taiwan defense
Sam Cooper, The Bureau, Jun 13, 2025, by email
WASHINGTON — Israel launched a sweeping series of coordinated airstrikes early Friday morning against key Iranian nuclear and military assets, delivering what Israeli officials described as a preemptive blow to prevent the advancement of Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
The assault marked an explosive turning point in the long-running shadow conflict between the two states, potentially introducing worst-case scenarios of expanding regional conflict that could draw in global powers. This risk, which complicates Washington’s highest-level strategies of pivoting its military focus to counter the increasing risk of China invading Taiwan, was anticipated in a September 2024 interview with Vice President J.D. Vance, recorded shortly before the Trump administration’s surprising return to the White House.
The ongoing aerial, ground, and cyber assaults represent the first time Israel has successfully struck Iran’s nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz and assassinated multiple top Iranian security leaders in a single operation.
According to initial battlefield assessments and official statements, Israel’s campaign struck at least six military installations in and around Tehran, targeted missile bases and aerial defense systems, and penetrated deeply buried infrastructure at the Natanz uranium enrichment site.
Iran confirmed that residential buildings and secure housing used by senior commanders were also hit. The operation was described by Western intelligence analysts as a long-prepared precision offensive combining cyber, signals intelligence, and advanced aerial munitions, including deep-penetration bombs.
The strikes killed at least three of Iran’s most senior security officials, including Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s armed forces chief of staff and second only to the Supreme Leader in military command hierarchy. Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the IRGC’s Aerospace Force and widely seen as the architect of Iran’s missile and drone doctrine, was also reported killed by Israeli officials with direct knowledge of the operation. Several senior nuclear scientists and other members of Iran’s strategic command structure were believed to be among the casualties, according to Israeli assessments and Iranian government-linked media outlets.
Israeli officials with knowledge of the operation reportedly indicated that a key element of the strike relied on real-time signals intelligence, including the tracking of encrypted communications and location pings from senior Iranian officials. In some areas, Mossad operatives were believed to be active on the ground, identifying targets and, in at least two instances, directing portable guided missile systems at convoy vehicles or secured compounds.
These small, high-precision strike platforms—similar to man-portable air-delivered munitions—enabled Israeli forces to hit leadership figures with minimal collateral damage. The integration of live surveillance feeds, cyber disruption, and embedded human assets represented a new level of Israeli operational reach deep inside Iran’s urban and military zones.
Within hours, Iran launched approximately 100 drones in retaliation toward Israeli territory. Most were intercepted by Israeli air defenses, and damage assessments were ongoing as of Friday afternoon. The drone response, while immediate, was viewed by analysts as limited relative to the scope of the Israeli attack.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed retaliation and ordered national security forces on heightened alert. Internally, Iran moved quickly to reassert military continuity, appointing Maj. Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi as the new chief of staff of the armed forces, replacing Bagheri.
The broader regional and diplomatic implications began to unfold rapidly. In the days preceding the strike, the Trump administration had been engaged in indirect nuclear negotiations with Iran via intermediaries. President Trump publicly cautioned against a premature military strike, suggesting as recently as Thursday evening that such a move might derail diplomatic progress.
“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement last night.
“Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel,” Rubio said.
As of Friday morning, Trump had not issued a public statement, though reports confirmed his national security cabinet was preparing to meet in the White House Situation Room to assess the developments.
Global markets responded sharply to the escalating crisis. Oil prices jumped nearly eight percent on concerns of broader conflict across the Gulf, while gold surged to multi-month highs.
Israel’s stunning strike complicates the other two geopolitical flashpoints—surrounding Taiwan and Ukraine.
In September 2024, prior to the U.S. election, Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance had warned during a podcast interview that confrontation between Iran and Israel represented the most dangerous geopolitical flashpoint. He predicted that such a war could spiral into a region-wide conflict or potentially even a global one involving multiple powers.
“I think the most likely and most dangerous flashpoint right now is Iran and Israel,” Vance told former CIA operator Shaun Ryan, a popular podcaster in U.S. military and intelligence veteran communities.
“Obviously, the Israelis are on high alert. They just experienced a terrorist attack and are dealing with Hamas,” Vance said, while identifying a Chinese invasion of Taiwan and nuclear escalation in Russia’s war against Ukraine as the two other most dangerous global war scenarios.
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BREAKING MILITARY INTEL: U.S. FORCES MOBILIZE IN THE GULF – TRUMP COMMANDS SILENT WITHDRAWALS AS STRIKE OPERATIONS TARGET IRANIAN ARSENALS [VIDEO]
Medeea Greere, AMG News, June 12, 2025
(https://amg-news.com/breaking-military-intel-u-s-forces-mobilize-in-the-gulf-trump-commands-silent-withdrawals-as-strike-operations-target-iranian-arsenals-video/)
Under total media silence, U.S. military personnel are evacuating strategic bases across the Middle East. Trump initiates command-phase maneuvers while Iranian aggression escalates and regional war appears imminent. This is not a drill – this is active deployment.
Zero Orders, Full Execution – The Quiet Mobilization Has Begun
Military readiness is no longer a forecast. It is active. Silent. Live.
U.S. military assets across the Gulf region — including bases in Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE — have been elevated to high alert status, with immediate evacuation orders for non-essential personnel and diplomats.
But there is no official press release from the Pentagon. No televised address. No emergency session of Congress. Why? Because this operation doesn’t go through bureaucrats.
This comes directly from Commander-in-Chief Trump’s war room.
“Move first. Speak never. Prepare to strike. Protect the people.” – Unconfirmed strategic directive, presumed issued from top-level Trump command
U.S. Fleets on the Move – Shield Positioning in the Strait
Carrier strike groups and amphibious units are repositioning across the Persian Gulf with surgical discipline. Satellite imagery reveals formation shifts consistent with anti-air and missile defense alignment.
No public statements. No UN coordination. No Biden briefing. Instead, what we see is classic silent deterrence doctrine:
Position without provocation
Evacuate without chaos
Deter without warning
The Strait of Hormuz is now under quiet watch. Any signal from Tehran could trigger a retaliatory strike chain spanning multiple national assets. And Israel is reportedly on standby for independent surgical hits on Iranian enrichment sites.
Field Intelligence Confirms – Iran Is Preparing for Escalation
Open-source recon and deep intel from forward agents confirm:
Iran has activated rapid-mobilization units in proximity to American bases
High-level weapons transfers to proxy forces in Iraq and Syria have been intercepted
A top-level threat has been issued by Iran’s defense minister:
“We will strike U.S. military bases in the region without hesitation if provoked.”
Diplomatic backchannels indicate that the scheduled nuclear talks in Oman on June 15 may collapse — a signal Tehran may have already accepted war as inevitable.
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— Steve Beckow (@unity2299) June 17, 2025
🚨BREAKING: According to NYP, almost 1 million illegals have “self-deported” under Trump. pic.twitter.com/WN0PcHfLs6
— Morse News (@MorseNewsTV) June 16, 2025
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— Morse News (@MorseNewsTV) June 16, 2025
FBI gives Congress intel on alleged Chinese plot to create fake mail-in ballots in 2020
John Solomon, Just the News,
(https://justthenews.com/accountability/political-ethics/fbi-gives-congress-intel-alleged-chinese-plot-create-fake-mail)
FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday evening turned over to Congress an intelligence report raising concerns that China had mass-produced fake U.S. driver’s licenses to carry out a scheme to hijack the 2020 election with fake mail-in ballots for Democrat Joe Biden.
The newly declassified intelligence reports from August 2020 weren’t corroborated or fully investigated and instead were recalled from intelligence agencies at about the time that then-FBI Director Chris Wray testified there were no known plots of foreign interference ahead of the 2020 election in which Biden defeated Donald Trump, officials told Just the News.
The new documents were turned over to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, who had first raised concerns to the bureau that the intelligence hadn’t been fully vetted, and instead was just dismissed even though there was evidence of the fake licenses.
“Thanks to the oversight work and partnership of Chairman Grassley, the FBI continues to provide unprecedented transparency at the people’s Bureau,” Patel told Just the News in a statement. “To that end, we have located documents Chairman Grassley requested, which detail alarming allegations related to the 2020 U.S. election.
“Specifically, these include allegations of plans from the CCP to manufacture fake driver’s licenses and ship them into the United States for the purpose of facilitating fraudulent mail-in ballots – allegations which, while substantiated, were abruptly recalled and never disclosed to the public,” Patel also said.
“In accordance with Chairman Grassley’s request for documents, I have immediately declassified the material and turned the document over to the Chairman for further review.”
Officials who have seen the documents told Just the News the FBI had a relatively new confidential source who provided information in summer 2020 that the Chinese government was manufacturing and exporting fake U.S. driver’s licenses as part of a plot to create voter identities for Chinese residents living in the United States so they could vote with fake mail-in ballots.
The intelligence source claimed the plot was specifically designed to benefit Biden, officials said.
They also said the intelligence report was recalled within a few weeks and the allegations never fully investigated, on the grounds that the source needed to be re-interviewed.
But, in fact, another agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, had intercepted nearly 20,000 fake licenses around the time the intelligence came in a possible corroboration of the report, officials said.
Free Ride Ends: Illegals Self-Deport as Trump Cracks Down
Antonio Graceffo, Gateway Pundit, Jun. 16, 2025
(https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/06/free-ride-ends-illegals-self-deport-as-trump/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2245)
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has delivered on his core campaign promise of restoring America’s immigration system, but perhaps the most ingenious strategy has been his administration’s unprecedented self-deportation initiative, a cost-effective approach that’s already showing results while saving taxpayers millions of dollars.
Thousands of illegal immigrants have already used the new CBP Home app to self-deport, while border crossings and encounters have dropped by 95% compared to Biden-era peaks.
ICE arrests have more than doubled in 2025, with over 158,000 illegal aliens taken into custody, 75% of them criminal offenders, including more than 600 members of the violent Tren de Aragua gang.
ICE detention capacity has expanded from 41,500 to 54,500 beds, and the strategic use of military assets for deportation flights has increased efficiency while signaling a serious commitment to enforcement.
And as successful as the Trump administration has been with forced deportations, self-deportation costs taxpayers 70% less than traditional deportation methods.
The CBP One app, once used under the Biden administration as a tool to facilitate illegal entry, has been transformed under Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem into a platform for facilitating self-deportation.
The app now offers illegal immigrants a $1,000 cash incentive upon confirmed departure, free travel assistance and documentation, forgiveness of failure-to-depart fines, potential future legal immigration opportunities, and de-prioritization for ICE enforcement actions.
The total cost of each self-deportation falls well below the $17,121 average cost of traditional deportations.
Secretary Noem explained the choice facing illegal immigrants clearly:
“The CBP Home app gives aliens the option to leave now and self-deport, so they may still have the opportunity to return legally in the future and live the American dream. If they don’t, we will find them, we will deport them, and they will never return.”
Trump’s approach goes beyond just offering incentives, it includes meaningful consequences through a comprehensive strategy.
The administration has launched a $200 million “Stay Out and Leave Now” campaign, making clear that voluntary departure is preferable to forced removal.
Project Homecoming represents a nationwide strategic effort that includes targeted enforcement through high-profile raids and deportations, legal pathway removal—such as the elimination of Temporary Protected Status for 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela—and international cooperation through a partnership with the UN’s International Organization for Migration to facilitate returns.
Even immigration policy experts acknowledge the unprecedented scale and innovation of Trump’s approach.
Muzaffar Chishti, a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, noted that Trump’s self-deportation campaign operates “at a scale which probably has not been detected in our history.”
The deportations are already having a positive impact on the U.S. labor market.
According to recent labor data, the number of foreign-born workers in the workforce dropped by over one million from March to May 2025, coinciding with rising wages and a shrinking labor force in key sectors.
Perhaps most importantly, the campaign is changing behavior throughout immigrant communities.
Reports show families considering departure rather than living in fear of enforcement, exactly the deterrent effect the administration intended.
This behavioral shift marks a clean break from the Biden-era’s catch-and-release policies that encouraged illegal entry.