General Flynn provided today’s update on Global Responses to the Middle East
Below is General Flynn’s two part message for today (emphasis added):
ATTENTION!
Today’s SITREP focuses on regional and global responses (thread 1 of 2).
The ongoing conflict between Iran & Israel involves direct military strikes, with both sides exchanging missile & drone attacks, causing significant casualties.
Regional responses include support from groups like the Houthis in Yemen, while Hezbollah & Gaza have limited involvement.
Globally, the U.S. & UK have taken military precautions, & countries like Russia & China focus on diplomacy, with calls for de-escalation from the EU & UN. The situation is complex, with ongoing diplomatic efforts & concerns about regional stability, & opinions vary on responsibility & escalation.
The war between Iran & Israel has seen intense military engagements, with both nations launching strikes against each other. This conflict has drawn varied responses from regional actors & global powers, reflecting a mix of military, diplomatic, & humanitarian concerns.
Israel has targeted Iranian military & nuclear sites, while Iran has retaliated with missile & drone attacks, leading to casualties on both sides. Regional groups like the Houthis in Yemen have supported Iran w/ missile launches, & there have been minor actions from Gaza, though Hezbollah has not actively joined the fray.
Globally, The U.S. has stated it was not involved in Israel’s strikes but has warned Iran against attacking U.S. assets, with the UK deploying additional jets to the region. Russia & China have engaged in diplomatic efforts, while the EU, France, Germany, & others call for de-escalation. The UN condemned the escalation, urging restraint & holding emergency meetings.
The conflict’s complexity is evident, w/ diplomatic talks like those mediated by Oman being canceled, & concerns about nuclear safety & regional stability persist. The INTL community remains divided, w/ varying views on responsibility & the path forward.
Regional & Global Military Responses to the IR-IS Conflict vary & the ongoing conflict has caused an array of regional/global military responses, reflecting the geopolitical stakes & the potential for broader escalation.
The conflict has clearly intensified with Israel launching its initial airstrikes back on 13 June. Targets in Iran include military & nuclear facilities, such as Natanz, Esfahan Nuclear Technology Center, Tabriz Airbase, Hamedan Airbase, Amand Missile Base, Bakhtaran missile base, & energy infrastructure such as South Pars, Fajr-e Jam, and Shahran oil depot, as well as the Farda Motors factor. Israel described these actions as aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities, reporting a 90% interception rate of Iranian munitions. Iran responded with Operation True Promise III, launching 7 waves of ballistic missile attacks & two waves of drones, causing significant casualties, w/ at least 13 deaths & 270 wounded in Israel.
The regional landscape shows a mix of direct involvement & limited engagement. For instance, Israel’s military, the IDF, has been proactive, striking 80 targets in Iran, including oil depots and the defense ministry, as part of its campaign to neutralize Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile threats.
Iran’s retaliation has been robust, w/ missile barrages targeting Israeli cities like Haifa & Tel Aviv, causing residential areas to take direct hits. My assessment at this stage is that the ability for Iran to sustain these type strikes is limited.
The Houthis, aligned w/ Iran, have launched three drones & one ballistic missile at Israel, coordinating with Iran’s efforts, though Israeli officials were unaware of some attacks from Yemen.
Hezbollah has not participated actively, limiting its response to generic condemnation statements, indicating a cautious approach to avoid direct involvement (at this stage they likely know better).
Two rockets were launched from Gaza, falling near Nir Oz, with no group claiming responsibility, suggesting limited and uncoordinated action (likely loner thugs).
2 of 2:
Global powers have responded with a combination of military precautions, diplomatic initiatives, and calls for de-escalation:
1. The U.S. has clarified it was informed but not involved in Israel’s strikes, with President Trump warning Iran against attacking U.S. assets and threatening a full military response if necessary. The U.S. has 2,500 troops in Iraq, and Iraq has asked Iran not to strike U.S. targets there. U.S. officials described the Natanz strikes as “extremely effective” and prioritized protecting U.S. citizens while seeking diplomatic resolution.
2. The UK has deployed additional jets to the Middle East following Iran’s threats to target British, French, and U.S. bases, indicating heightened military readiness.
3. Russia, through President Putin, has engaged in diplomatic efforts, holding calls with U.S., Israeli, and Iranian leaders offering to facilitate nuclear talks and supporting Iran’s uranium enrichment while urging diplomatic resolution (sorry Putin, IR is led by psychotics and can never have a nuclear weapon).
4. China has taken a diplomatic approach, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holding a call with Wang Yi, though no specific military response was reported. This reflects China’s focus on maintaining stability through dialogue (Xi, you cannot have your one belt cake and eat it too).
5. Both France and Germany, along with other EU members, have called for de-escalation to avoid all-out war, with France, the UK, and Germany expressing support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran’s nuclear threat (surprising support and a bit lukewarm). Their position highlights a balance between security concerns and diplomatic restraint.
6. Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israel’s strikes, describing them as a violation of international law, with Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan urging Iran to reject the use of force. Saudi Arabia fears being drawn into the conflict and has called for international intervention, reflecting concerns about regional stability (trust the Saudis DO NOT want Iran to have a NUC).
7. The EU, through High Representative Kaja Kallas, has called on both Israel and Iran to show restraint, voicing deep concern over the escalating conflict (keep in mind, the majority of the EU is in favor of the globalist agenda).
8. Cyprus has been involved in back channel messaging between Iran and Israel, to ensure diplomatic lines of communications remain open.
9. The United Nations pretends to play a central role in addressing the conflict w/ UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemning the escalation, urging “maximum restraint” and recalling the obligation of Member States to act in accordance with the UN Charter (an anti-American and anti-Israeli agenda). The UN Security Council held an emergency session 13 June, requested by Iran and supported by others, where various positions were aired. Russia condemned Israel’s actions, Pakistan supported Iran’s self-defense, the U.S. accused Iran of attacks, Iran held the U.S. complicit, and Israel defended its strikes as preventative.
10. The IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stressed that nuclear sites must never be targeted, offering the IAEA as a neutral platform for dialogue, highlighting concerns about radiological risks (like China, you can’t have your take the money and run cake and eat it too).
Bottom Line: The complexity of the conflict, with a massive & initial number of competing military actions, combined w/ diplomatic efforts & international calls for restraint, reflect the high stakes to attain regional & global stability. This conflict will continue to be waged until Iran’s ability to wage war against [Israel] is eliminated. Israel has had enough.
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Here is today’s message on Twitter:
2 of 2:
Global powers have responded with a combination of military precautions, diplomatic initiatives, and calls for de-escalation:
1. The U.S. has clarified it was informed but not involved in Israel’s strikes, with President Trump warning Iran against attacking U.S. assets…
— General Mike Flynn (@GenFlynn) June 15, 2025
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