The Morning Sixpack - June 23, 2025
U.S. launches war on Iran, DDoS attack breaks records, courts overturn wrongful deportation, and OKC wins historic NBA title
U.S. at War with Iran
President Donald Trump announced Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 7pm Eastern, that American forces had carried out a “very successful” strike on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear facilities earlier in the day, claiming they were “completely and totally obliterated.” That’s Trumpspeak for “We have no fucking idea, but we probably missed.”
This stupid move directly joins Israel’s campaign to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program without congressional approval. But let’s face it: Congress would approve this war. They would.
Using advanced bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles launched from submarines, the strikes targeted deeply fortified underground sites—something Israel alone couldn’t achieve. Trump warned Iran, “There will be peace, or there will be tragedy,” making clear that more strikes are on the table if Tehran refuses to end the conflict.
Iran swiftly condemned the attack, vowing retaliation and calling the U.S. action illegal. The United Nations expressed grave concern about the escalating violence and urged all parties to seek diplomatic solutions before the situation spirals further out of control.
This attack changes the game, with the U.S. and Israel intensifying their pressure on Iran—potentially reshaping regional dynamics and dragging the world closer to a wider war.
Source: Rolling Stone
More news on the Iran-US war:
What satellite images reveal about damage to Iran’s nuclear sites
US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
Putin meets top Iranian minister in Moscow after US strikes
Khamenei’s Grip Loosens as Tehran Insiders Plot His Removal Amid U.S. Strikes
A secret faction of Iranian elites—businessmen, military leaders, and clerical relatives—has been scheming to sideline the 86-year-old Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, either through his death or a quiet power shift. While the constitution demands a formal vote by the Assembly of Experts to remove Khamenei, insiders expect a more informal sidelining, with a leadership committee stepping in to negotiate peace with the U.S. and halt the Israeli strikes.
Among the names floated for this committee is former President Hassan Rouhani, though he’s not currently involved in the talks. Contacts reveal military officials have even reached out to Gulf state counterparts for support in reshaping Iran’s leadership and future course.
One insider admitted, “Everybody knows Khamenei’s days are numbered. Even if he stays in office, he won’t have actual power.” The recent U.S. airstrikes have only increased hopes of pushing Khamenei aside, though there’s equal fear things could spiral in the opposite direction.
Iran faces a brutal choice: Escalate the conflict and risk alienating regional allies, or break decades of hostility by seeking a historic deal with the U.S. Either way, Khamenei’s reign appears fragile—caught between defiance and cowardice—as those around him prepare for the inevitable power shuffle.
Source: The Atlantic
A cornered adversary often doesn’t go out peacefully. Just remember that. Regime change is something the U.S. really has NO BUSINESS in. Frankly, we royally suck at it.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads OKC to First NBA Title After Grueling Game 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder finally broke through, capturing their first-ever NBA title with a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in a grueling seven-game series. Gilgeous-Alexander, the season and Finals MVP (and scoring champ), looked wiped out by the end—barely able to raise a smile—but his 29 points and 12 assists, especially a crucial third-quarter stretch, sealed the deal.
It wasn’t a pretty or efficient shooting night for Shai (8-for-27), but championships aren’t won on stats alone—they’re won on pure will and heart. “So much weight off my shoulders. So much stress relieved,” he said, reflecting the emotional rollercoaster of a long season and a hard-fought final.
The finals also came at a heavy cost—Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a serious injury early in Game 7, a grim reminder that the toll of basketball greatness often comes with lasting scars. Gilgeous-Alexander showed class by checking on Haliburton, calling it “not fair,” but acknowledging that “competition isn’t fair sometimes.”
This title is the culmination of years of tough rebuilds, smart management by GM Sam Presti, and relentless determination by players and coaches alike. As Gilgeous-Alexander put it, the franchise let them “be us,” and they responded by becoming champions, etched now in NBA history.
Source: Yahoo Sports
As a now-Washington resident, losing the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma is a little bitter.
Record 37.4 Tbps DDoS Attack Floods Single IP with Data Equal to 10,000 HD Movies in 45 Seconds
Cloudflare revealed it successfully blocked this record-breaking cyber assault, flooding one client’s IP with a staggering 37.4 terabytes of data at lightning speed. That’s roughly 9.3k HD movies, 9 million songs, or over 12 million photos unleashed in less than a minute.
The attackers exploited UDP floods, which don’t bother with the usual “handshake” internet traffic requires, making this a favored tool for real-time applications like gaming and streaming. By bombarding every port and forcing the target to respond nonstop, the victim’s resources quickly max out.
They also used reflection attacks, spoofing the target’s IP to trick third parties into amplifying the flood—making the assault even harder to fend off without robust defenses. This kind of botnet-driven attack remains a cheap, effective weapon for criminals, sometimes wielded to extort businesses by threatening nonstop digital chaos.
Cloudflare’s record crushes previous DDoS highs, including a 6.5 Tbps attack just two months ago. Despite growing protections, these cyber onslaughts underscore how vulnerable online infrastructure still is—and how relentless attackers can be.
Source: Tom's Hardware
I realize this may not be “news” to y’all, but watch this topic. I believe DDoS attacks will increase. Look for “players” from Iran, Russia, and North Korea to lead the charge. It’s the best weapon they have. They’ve used it in the past and they’ll escalate after what’s just happened.
Mahmoud Khalil Freed After 104 Days in ICE Detention; Legal Battle Continues
After being snatched from his New York home and held in a Louisiana detention center over his pro-Palestinian activism, Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate student, finally secured bail.
He missed the birth of his first child while shackled and isolated, describing the ordeal as “like kidnapping,” with inedible food, freezing conditions, and zero privacy among 70 other detainees.
Khalil insists the government targeted him not for any crime, but to silence his protests against U.S. support for the Gaza war. “They weaponized the immigration system to chill speech,” he said, pointing out that no concrete evidence of wrongdoing was ever shown despite over 100 days of detention.
His release is only the beginning of a long legal battle, with the administration appealing the bail decision and accusing him of lying on immigration forms—a claim Khalil disputes. “I want to make sure everyone who contributed to my arrest will be held accountable,” he said, now able to speak freely after ICE blocked his media access while detained.
Khalil’s story exposes a harsh crackdown on dissent disguised as immigration enforcement, raising urgent questions about civil liberties in America’s political climate.
Source: NPR
It won’t be long before natural-born WHITE citizens get detained for no reason other than speaking out. “First they came for the…” You know how the story ends.
Judge Orders Release of Deportee, Slams Government’s Weak Case
Kilmar Abrego García, wrongfully deported to El Salvador despite winning protection from persecution, is now eligible for release after a judge slammed the government’s claims as “defy[ing] common sense.” The judge questioned the credibility of the evidence, highlighting that Abrego García has no criminal record, despite allegations with zero evidence except for Photoshopped “MS13” knuckles tying him to the MS-13 gang and migrant smuggling.
The government’s case leaned heavily on questionable witness testimony from cooperating criminals looking to avoid deportation or prison time. One witness’s claims, like Abrego García allegedly driving smuggling runs with his children along for the ride multiple times a week, simply didn’t add up.
While Abrego García faces ongoing immigration proceedings, the ruling marks a blow to the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on immigrants. The judge’s skepticism undercuts the administration’s narrative of public danger used to justify harsh detention.
This case exposes the dangerous overreach of immigration enforcement used to cover up unlawful deportations—and the real human toll on families caught in the crossfire.
Source: The Washington Post
Make no mistake: The Trump regime will learn from this event. Step One, NEVER admit error. Step Two, read Step One.