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The latest on the Iran-Israel conflict
Trump leaves G7 early (and cryptically): Trump peaced out of the G7 summit in Canada, telling people to “Stay Tuned!” and denying his departure was ceasefire-related (Macron says otherwise). Trump also told Iranians to evacuate Tehran - like, all 10 million of them.
Tehran and Tel Aviv keep trading fire: We're now five days into direct exchanges between Iran and Israel. Iran launched two waves of missiles overnight, lighting up the skies over Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran. Not a fun way to start the morning.
Civilians are scrambling: Tehran is gridlocked as people try to flee. Evacuation orders are flying left, right and centre (from Israel, Iran, and now Trump).
State media hit, deaths confirmed: An Israeli airstrike on Iran’s state broadcaster killed at least two. The broadcast literally cut to black mid-show.
The US is not joining in (for now): Trump’s White House insists it won’t enter the fray directly, but he has asked the National Security Council to get ready. A meeting with Iran to talk nuclear stuff might happen this week.
G7 unity? Kinda: Leaders signed a statement backing Israel’s right to defend itself and calling Iran the “principal source of terror”. No formal call for a ceasefire, just a vague hope for “de-escalation….”
Introducing… the Trump phone
Remember Trump Vodka? Trump Steaks? Trump Ice? Even Trump: The Game? Well, Trump’s latest business move is loud, gold, and etched with an American flag. He just launched Trump Mobile, a new cell service and a $499 Android smartphone called the T1. It’s being sold as a phone “for real Americans,” and yep, the monthly plan costs exactly $47.45 - a nod to Trump being the 45th and 47th president.
The service promises unlimited everything, plus roadside assistance and free calls to U.S. military bases. And it’s being billed as “Made in America,” though experts are already raising eyebrows at how much of it actually is.
Cringe.
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Unreal that Israel’s right to defend itself gives it a pass to do anything it wants, while no one else seems to have the right to defend themselves against Israel.
Trump phone! 😢