Trump’s Iran Strike: Why America Had to Hit Hard and What Comes Next for the Terror Regime
You don’t build nuclear bunkers for TED Talks—Trump knew it, Tehran knew it, and now the crater where a centrifuge used to be says the quiet part out loud.
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Morning Brief: US Bombs Iran Nuclear Sites, Iranian Reaction to the Bombings, Israel and Iran Exchange Missile Fire
After the U.S. dropped bunker busters on Iran’s nuclear sites, Tehran fired off missile barrages at Israel, kicking off a brutal exchange that’s drawn in Washington, rattled the region, and made clear this fight is only getting hotter. Welcome to Sunday, June 22, 2025. This is your SOFREP Morning Brief.
Evening Brief: Khamenei Plans for the Possibility of His Assassination, Pakistan To Nominate Trump for Peace Prize
As Khamenei retreats to a bunker, Israel picks off his generals one by one, Trump lands a Nobel nod from Pakistan for stopping a nuclear standoff, and U.S. B-2s loaded with bunker busters are quietly headed for Guam—because nothing says peace quite like preparing for war. Welcome to your Saturday Evening Brief for June 21, 2025.
Meanwhile, in Ukraine: Musings From Day 1,213 of the War
While the world’s eyes are fixed on the Middle East, Ukraine is slugging it out in a no-holds-barred brawl with Russia, trading drones, artillery, and defiance in a fight that’s shaping the future far beyond its borders.
Evening Brief: Iran to Hold Crisis Talks with Europe as Trump Mulls Military Strike, US Aircraft Withdrawn from Qatar Base
Iran eyes EU talks as Trump weighs strike, Houthis threaten more attacks, Russia hits Ukraine, and China faces US-led drills at sea.
Does Israel Have Nuclear Weapons? Here’s Why it Matters
Israel’s nuclear strategy is like a loaded pistol tucked under the table of a poker game—never acknowledged, always implied, and pointed squarely at anyone thinking about cheating.
The Bolduc Brief: Lionizing American Generals – A Critical Examination
We’ve gone from commanders who kept their names out of the headlines to a generation of brass who seem more concerned with book deals and legacy than battlefield results.
A Navy SEAL Explains the History of the Teams and How Hell Week Came To Be
The men of the NCDUs who stormed Normandy’s beaches faced certain death but fought with relentless courage, clearing the way for Allied forces in what would become the deadliest day in Naval Special Warfare history.
Iran Drops Cluster Munitions on Israeli Civilians: A Legal and Strategic Flashpoint
Iran did more than fire a missile on June 19th—they sent a message in shrapnel, aimed squarely at civilians, and dared the world to look the other way.
Command Sergeant Major Andrew Krogman Tapped as New Top Enlisted Leader for U.S. Special Operations Command
When it comes to leading the most elite warriors in America’s arsenal, Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Krogman is doing more than stepping up—he’s been preparing for this position his entire career.
SOFREP War Stories: Origins, History and Operational Relevancy of the Green Berets
Established on June 19, 1952 under the leadership of Colonel Aaron Bank, the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) marked the beginning of the Green Berets’ distinguished service.
Col (Ret.) Nate Slate: Cleptocracy – Rule by Thieves
Under Saddam, theft wasn’t a crime—it was the national business model, sanctified by fear, filmed for posterity, and sold back to the people like a bad memory on repeat.
