Watch now   BREAKING: Iran Threatened to Unleash Sleeper Cells in the United States if Trump Attacked Aaron Parnas Jun 22 Good evening everyone. Right now, the primary thing dominating the headlines is the United States strikes in Iran and Iran’s response. As a result, this update will list everything you missed over the past several hours. I am going to try to go live later tonight as well. If you believe in independent journalism that speaks truth to power, now’s the time to support it. A subscription helps keep this work going—unfiltered, relentless, and accountable. With that, here’s the news: Iran Threatens Terror Attacks Inside U.S. Iran sent a communiqué to Trump before last night’s attacks, threatening to activate sleeper-cell terror inside the U.S. if Iran were attacked (NBC News sources). State Department Issues Worldwide Security Alert U.S. citizens advised to exercise increased caution globally. Iran-Backed Militias Preparing to Attack U.S. Bases American military and intelligence officials detect signs that Iran-backed militias are preparing attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and possibly Syria (NYT source). Trump Endorses Regime Change in Iran Trump: “If the current Iranian regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn't there be a regime change?" Israeli Air Force Strikes Iranian Air Defenses at U.S. Request Israeli Air Force targeted multiple Iranian air defense systems in the 48 hours prior to U.S. strike on Fordow nuclear facility (per Trump administration request). France Sends Evacuation Aircraft to Israel France dispatches A400M military aircraft to Israel to fly out French citizens to Cyprus (AFP). UK, France, Germany Issue Joint Statement Call for Iran to engage in negotiations on its nuclear program. Urge Iran to avoid further destabilizing actions. Reiterate that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon or threaten regional security. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Comments No planned military operations against Iran at this time. States “no one will know for days” whether Iran moved nuclear materials before the strikes (CBS interview). IAEA Confirms Damage to Isfahan Nuclear Complex Entrances to underground tunnels at Iran’s Isfahan nuclear complex were hit in U.S. strikes (IAEA statement via Reuters). Oil Markets React to Escalation Oil markets respond sharply to Washington’s surprise attack on Iranian nuclear sites, escalating Iran-Israel tensions and raising concerns over global crude supply. Iran produced ~3.3 million barrels per day in May (OPEC report, independent estimates). Risk to broader Middle East oil shipments if Iran or its proxies attempt to block the critical Strait of Hormuz. Abrego Garcia Ruling Magistrate judge rules Abrego Garcia should not be detained on his criminal charges. Despite the ruling, he is still likely to remain in ICE custody. Florida Abortion Law Controversy One month into Florida’s six-week abortion ban, Rep. Kat Cammack says she struggled to obtain ER care for an ectopic pregnancy. Cammack blames the political left for the healthcare difficulties (WSJ). See you this evening again probably. — Aaron