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REPORT: Chinese Transport Planes Secretly Deliver Cargo to Iran Amid Escalating Conflict The Daily Telegraph has revealed that a series of mysterious Chinese cargo flights landed in Iran over the weekend, after deviating from flight plans,turning off transponders, and raising international alarm over possible weapons transfers to Tehran. According to the report, three Chinese-operated Boeing 747 freighters took off from mainland China two from Shanghai and one from another eastern city on June 14, 15, and 16. All flights filed plans listing Luxembourg as their final destination. However, radar data shows each flight diverted west over Central Asia and dropped off radar near Iranian airspace, never arriving in Europe. The aircraft involved are known to be used by Chinese military contractors and have the capacity to carry heavy military equipment. Given the timing just days after intense Israeli strikes crippled key Iranian missile and air defense infrastructure analysts suggest this could be a covert effort by China to resupply Iran with advanced munitions, spare parts, or surveillance equipment. The exact contents remain unknown, and the Chinese and Iranian governments have made no comment. However, the use of high-capacity Boeing 747 freighters, coupled with the secretive flight path and radar silence, suggests military equipment or systems. While unconfirmed, the covert nature of these cargo deliveries raises serious questions about China’s involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. If confirmed to be military aid, it would mark a dangerous escalation and further internationalize the war.

3 new Iranian ballistic missiles shot down heading for Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. 7 missiles heading for the city shot down in the last 30 minutes

Kuwait's Petroleum Corporation says that Iranian forces attacked the oil tanker Al-Salmi in the Persian Gulf tonight. The strike set the vessel on fire, damaging the hull, with a "possibility of an oil spill in the surrounding waters."

BREAKING: The UAE is pushing hard for Trump to order a US ground invasion of Iran, a Gulf diplomat tells AP, with Kuwait and Bahrain also supporting such an operation

Large secondary explosions seen following US/Israeli airstrikes in Isfahan, central Iran

BREAKING: President Trump warns if a deal isn’t reached or the Strait of Hormuz isn’t open, the U.S. may target Iran’s power plants, oil wells, Kharg Island, and possibly desalination facilities.

Israel’s Haifa oil refinery was hit moments ago in Iran/Hezbollah’s latest missile attack.

Thanks to today's satellite imagery by @planet along with AIS data from @Kpler's @MarineTraffic, we now have a confirmed visual of the Russian-flagged Aframax tanker ANATOLY KOLODKIN (9610808), nearing #Cuba. She'll reach #Matanzas in about 30 hours from now. #OOTT

Footage of smoke rising from Sharjah in the UAE following an Iranian attack. Iran is conducting a large attack, launching missiles and drones at the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity says Iran attacked one of its water distillation facilities overnight.

A bulldozer ran over people at a market in Beijing, causing an unknown number of casualties, according to witnesses. The incident is being censored on Chinese social media apps. Local officials have not commented on the incident.

UPDATE: Homeland Security shutdown reaches 44 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. With Congress now on a 2-week break, the shutdown is expected to reach at least 75 days, according to @Kalshi.

Israeli forces reportedly struck Iran’s Tabriz Petrochemical Plant tonight, setting the facility ablaze.

WTI crude futures open up over $100/barrel as the Iran War continues.

Iranian state media reports that several areas of the capital, Tehran, and the city of Karaj are without power. US/Israeli strikes hit the areas a short while ago.

BREAKING: Power cut in Tehran and elsewhere following attacks on energy facilities in Tehran province, Iran's Ministry of Energy says - IRIB t.me/iribnews/327256

Iran says that US/Israeli forces bombed electric infrastructure in Tehran a short while ago, leading to major power outages.

Kuwaiti air defenses have monitored 14 ballistic missiles and 12 one-way attack drones from Iran in the last 24 hours. An attack on a Kuwaiti military base injured 10 personnel.

Britain is preparing to deploy the RFA Lyme Bay, an amphibious landing vessel, to the Strait of Hormuz retrofitted with a fleet of autonomous mine-hunting drones, according to The Times thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

New image reportedly showing the USAF E-3 Sentry destroyed in an Iranian attack at Prince Sultan Airbase on Friday. Matches 81-0005, an E-3C seen deployed to the base in recent weeks.

Footage of a British air defense team shooting down an Iranian attack drone over the Middle East with an LMM Martlet SAM. At least four RAF Regiment gunners have received ace status, shooting down 5 or more drones, while UK forces have shot down dozens of drones in the region.