Good evening—welcome to SOFREP’s Evening Brief for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. From deepening crises in Gaza and Syria to major moves on the global tech and defense fronts, today’s headlines span war zones, courtrooms, and boardrooms. We’re tracking Gaza’s worsening humanitarian emergency,… [Read more…]
Good evening—welcome to SOFREP’s Evening Brief for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. From deepening crises in Gaza and Syria to major moves on the global tech and defense fronts, today’s headlines span war zones, courtrooms, and boardrooms. We’re tracking Gaza’s worsening humanitarian emergency, rare earth deals reshaping US supply chains, and political shake-ups in Ukraine. Let’s get … [Read more…]
Good evening. Today’s headlines span rising tensions in the Middle East, shifts in US military posture, and regional security updates. A drone was intercepted near a US base in Iraq, Israel carried out strikes in Syria amid sectarian unrest, and the Army is investigating a politically charged training video. The US and Panama kicked off joint drills near the canal, Trump … [Read more…]
The conversations in Warsaw, Berlin, and Prague have shifted. Where once European military and government officials spoke with confidence about American commitment to European security, there is now a palpable sense of uncertainty and self-reliance. The war in Ukraine has served as a stark wake-up call, revealing that European allies increasingly view themselves as the primary … [Read more…]
Good Morning! It's Monday, July 14, 2025, and the week begins with no shortage of flashpoints. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza push the death toll past 58,000 as ceasefire talks stall. Houthi attacks have ended in tragedy at sea, while Ukraine escalates drone strikes deep inside Russia. From North Korea tightening its alliance with Moscow to India’s reported cross-border drone … [Read more…]
You don’t bring a knife to a gunfight, and you sure as hell don’t roll up soft when it’s Putin on the other end pulling the trigger. Yet that’s exactly what America and Europe have been doing—dragging their feet, wringing their hands like a suburban HOA board deciding on a new mailbox color. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s out there bleeding and fighting like modern-day Spartans … [Read more…]
The recent visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House has generated significant dialogue regarding the changing dynamics within the Middle East. This visit signifies a recognition by the Trump administration of Netanyahu’s military and political maneuvers, particularly regarding Gaza and Iran. While there may be an appearance of a strategic alignment, … [Read more…]
The United States has significantly expanded its military collaboration with Taiwan, marking a historic shift in defense posture. Under the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), U.S. Army Special Forces—specifically Green Berets from the 1st Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion, Alpha Company—have been stationed at Taiwanese Army amphibious command centers in Kinmen … [Read more…]
Good morning, and welcome to your SOFREP Morning Brief for Friday, July 11, 2025. Overnight developments point to growing tensions and shifting alliances across key theaters. Iran may have struck a critical US comms hub in Qatar, Netanyahu leaves Washington without a truce, and the PKK ends its decades-long insurgency. Meanwhile, rare earths are back in the spotlight as the … [Read more…]
Good evening! As the day winds down, the headlines remain heavy this Thursday, July 10, 2025. Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza just as a new European Union aid deal takes shape, while peace talks stall. In Ukraine, a major Russian assault coincides with a $12 billion international aid pledge. Across Africa and Asia, security forces respond to mounting threats, and the US Navy faces … [Read more…]
From hostage talks in Gaza showing signs of life to high-stakes naval deployments in the Arctic, today’s headlines cut across flashpoints old and new. Maritime tensions flare in the Red Sea, Ukraine rebuilds under fire, and Taiwan flexes its defenses amid growing pressure from Beijing. Meanwhile, families demand answers from the US Army months after a tragic midair collision, … [Read more…]
The battlefields stretch from Gaza to the Red Sea, where Israeli troops take fresh losses and Houthi rebels sink ships. Ceasefire talks grind on in Washington, but rockets keep flying. Iran revises its war toll upward, Los Angeles sees a military-style immigration raid, and Trump flips on Ukraine aid as Russian strikes intensify. Meanwhile, Canada surges in military … [Read more…]
As the sun sets, global flashpoints heat up. Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington, touting their Iran strikes but grappling with the unfinished Gaza war. The US drops Syria’s HTS from the terror list, Kenya erupts in deadly protests, and Russia rains missiles and drones on Ukraine. Meanwhile, Secretary Rubio heads to Asia to steady alliances as Pakistan and India trade fresh … [Read more…]
