Ted Postol, MIT physicist emeritus and erstwhile senior aide to Chief of Naval Operations, briefed me on the Iranian uranium that “nevertheless persisted” before Friday’s Roundtable; told me “Now you know much more than Hegseth.” Damning with faint praise!
The Latest with Glen Diesen
Iran-Israel and Russia-NATO-Ukraine: Discussed in some detail with Glen Diesen yesterday.
Israel-Iran-US-Russia-NATO-Ukraine
John Helmer and I with Nima on Israel-Iran-US-Russia-NATO-Ukraine. The official NATO summit communique today, unlike last year, says nothing about Ukraine’s “irreversible path” to NATO membership. My guess is that today may mark the very last NATO summit
Pathetically Petulant Rubio
A pathetically petulant Marco Rubio tells CBS it is “irrelevant” that there is no evidence Iran is working on a nuclear bomb. “Nevertheless, she persisted”. Kudo to Margaret Brennan who did her homework and exposed the clown now heading State Dept and NSC.
Perspective on Putin, For a Change
PERSPECTIVE, for a change. Putin’s views on Ukraine. A nice wrap-up.
https://korybko.substack.com/p/putins-clarification-of-russian-policy
Debating and Discussing Iran with Scott Ritter
Scott Ritter and I early this morning debated/discussed the U.S. bombing of Iran, its impact, and its future implications for the region and for the world.
https://consortiumnews.com/2025/06/22/watch-cn-live-us-bombs-iran-what-next/
War Profiteers in Congress
Avaricious war profiteers run Congress. Article 1 of the Constitution, gives Congress the exclusive right to declare war. Trump is simply the latest president to ignore that and make war without so much as a by your leave. It has become BIPARTISAN practice.
No Guts Gabbard
NOTE to Tulsi Gabbard: Have you no sense of decency? At long last, have you left no sense of decency? Will you continue to snivel, or will you quit – if only to preserve what little is left of your honor?
https://caitlinjohnstone.com.au/2025/06/21/tulsi-gabbard-is-a-warmongering-asshole/