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ISW is a policy research organization focused on U.S. national security. Email: [email protected]. linktr.ee/understandingw…
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    NEW: Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps-affiliated media has made Iranian implementation of the US-Iran agreement, particularly provisions concerning the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on an end to Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran is likely connecting these two
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    ICYMI: Jack Keane warns against Iran deal, Hezbollah's threat to Israel foxnews.com/video/63988550… #FoxNews
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    Jack Keane warns against Iran deal, Hezbollah's threat to Israel | Fox News Video
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    Applications for ISW's Fall 2026 Internship Program are open! Click to explore all of the internship tracks available this fall. Interns will gain hands-on experience in research, open-source analysis, geospatial technology, and communications while contributing directly to our
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    2/ Apply before July 24: isw.pub/FallInternship… For FAQs, scroll to the bottom of this page: understandingwar.org/education/inte…
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    NEW: US officials announced that Israel and Hezbollah will implement a ceasefire at 16:00 local time on June 19. Iran has made the start of US-Iran nuclear negotiations contingent upon Israel ceasing operations against Hezbollah and withdrawing from Lebanese territory. Israel has
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    MORE: Reuters reported on June 17, citing four industry sources, that Russia will import gasoline from Asia by sea in June 2026 to manage the gasoline shortages throughout Russia. Russia’s decision to import gasoline from Asia in 2026 after not doing so in 2025 suggests that the
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    NEW: Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale strike against Russia on the night of June 17 to 18, heavily targeting Moscow City and striking the Moscow Oil Refinery for the second time in two days. Russian milbloggers responded to the strikes on Moscow City by remarking on the
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    China & Taiwan Update, June 18, 2026: The PRC welcomed the US-Iran preliminary peace agreement and called on the UN to do more to support the peace process. The PRC presents itself as a defender of international peace, but may have provided military equipment to Iran in
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    MORE: Repeated Ukrainian strikes against heavily defended Russian deep rear areas like Moscow City continue to expose Russia’s weaknesses and inability to defend its domestic populace. ISW continues to assess that the increasing frequency, size, and depth of Ukraine’s long-range
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    NEW: Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale strike against Russia on the night of June 17 to 18, heavily targeting Moscow City and striking the Moscow Oil Refinery for the second time in two days. Russian milbloggers responded to the strikes on Moscow City by remarking on the
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    Critical Threats
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    The RSF is setting conditions for an offensive on the SAF–controlled city of el Obeid in North Kordofan, which is a major operational objective for both sides, as it is key to control of central Sudan and breaking the current stalemate. Emirati support received through
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    MORE: Iran, under the current MoU, retains the ability to use the Strait of Hormuz as a tool to secure concessions and advance its strategic objectives. ⬇️ Iranian officials have repeatedly identified control over the strait as a core strategic objective and a key component of
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    MORE: Iran’s threats to collapse the agreement unless Israel ceases operations and withdraws from Lebanon likely reflect a deliberate effort to compel the United States to pressure Israel to end operations. Iran has surely observed reports in Western media that President Donald
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    MORE: Iran’s threats to collapse the agreement unless Israel ceases operations and withdraws from Lebanon likely reflect a deliberate effort to compel the United States to pressure Israel to end operations. Iran has surely observed reports in Western media that President Donald
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    Jun 18
    NEW: Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps-affiliated media has made Iranian implementation of the US-Iran agreement, particularly provisions concerning the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on an end to Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran is likely connecting these two
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    Jun 18
    NEW: Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps-affiliated media has made Iranian implementation of the US-Iran agreement, particularly provisions concerning the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on an end to Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran is likely connecting these two
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    NEW: Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale strike against Russia on the night of June 17 to 18, heavily targeting Moscow City and striking the Moscow Oil Refinery for the second time in two days. Russian milbloggers responded to the strikes on Moscow City by remarking on the
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    NEW: Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale strike against Russia on the night of June 17 to 18, heavily targeting Moscow City and striking the Moscow Oil Refinery for the second time in two days. Russian milbloggers responded to the strikes on Moscow City by remarking on the
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    2/ Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 18, 2026:
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    Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 18, 2026
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