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Israel Defense Forces conducted a significant overnight military operation against Iran, deploying 40 fighter jets that struck dozens of military targets using over 100 munitions, according to official IDF statements. 
What Happened: The strikes targeted critical infrastructure in Tehran and other Iranian regions, marking a major escalation in regional tensions.
The operation specifically targeted an inactive nuclear reactor in Iran&#8217;s Arak region, including its reactor shielding structure essential for plutonium production. The facility, under construction since 1997 but never completed due to international intervention, was originally designed to produce weapons-grade plutonium. 
Iran had deliberately halted conversion efforts that would have prevented weaponization capabilities, using the reactor as leverage against Western powers.
Israeli forces also struck the Natanz nuclear weapons development site, which houses specialized equipment and components that accelerate Iran&#8217;s nuclear weapons program. The IDF stated the strikes were designed to undermine Iran&#8217;s nuclear weapons capabilities permanently.
Additional targets included Iranian military production facilities manufacturing ballistic missile components, air-defense systems, and missile assembly materials. Air defense batteries, missile storage sites, radars, and related military infrastructure were destroyed during the operation.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">תקיפות חיל האוויר הלילה באיראן: 40 מטוסי קרב תקפו עשרות מטרות צבאיות עם יותר מ-100 חימושים צה״ל תקף כור גרעיני שאינו פעיל במרחב אראכ שבאיראן 40 מטוסי קרב של חיל האוויר תקפו במהלך הלילה, בהכוונה מודיעינית מדויקת של אגף המודיעין, עם יותר מ-100 חימושים, עשרות מטרות צבאיות בטהראן… <a href="https://t.co/llhYbkFXIF">pic.twitter.com/llhYbkFXIF</a>
&mdash; צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) <a href="https://twitter.com/idfonline/status/1935574764862492767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/46011237/trump-was-confronted-at-g7-by-canadas-indigenous-honor-guard-who-said-he-was-filled-with-rage-but-delivered-a-message-of-peace">Trump Was Confronted At G7 By Canada&#8217;s Indigenous Honor Guard Who Said He Was &#8216;Filled With Rage,&#8217; But Delivered A Message Of &#8216;Peace&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: U.S. markets responded with cautious trading as investors weighed geopolitical implications. S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.32% to 6,014.75, while Nasdaq futures dropped 0.48% to 21,840.50. 
President Donald Trump remained noncommittal about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/46010350/as-trump-weighs-options-on-iran-dow-futures-slip-defense-stocks-tick-up-in-after-hours-session">potential U.S. military support for Israel</a>, telling reporters &#8220;I may do it, I may not do it&#8221; when asked about striking Iran. A White House Situation Room meeting addressed the conflict, though details remain classified.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei characterized the strikes as evidence of Israeli weakness, stating that American involvement demonstrates &#8220;that regime&#8217;s weakness and inability.&#8221;
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&mdash; Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) <a href="https://twitter.com/khamenei_ir/status/1935367026479960399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The Federal Reserve left its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/46004338/no-rate-cuts-yet-fed-flags-slower-growth-sticky-inflation">benchmark rate unchanged</a> at 4.25%-4.50% for a sixth straight meeting and Chair Jerome Powell signaled no near-term cuts despite mounting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45999380/trump-powell-again-markets-breathe-iran-rejects-demands">White House pressure</a>. While traders still price in two quarter-point reductions later this year, the Fed's pause keeps borrowing costs and deposit payouts locked near current levels across the economy.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What It Means For Savers?</h3>
Checking and savings: The average interest on basic checking remains 0.07%, according to the FDIC and standard savings pay just 0.38%, leaving everyday depositors with microscopic earnings. High-yield online accounts still offer about 4–4.7% according to NerdWallet, so shopping around matters more than ever.
Money markets: Traditional money-market accounts average 0.59%, but top high-yield versions also skirt the 4% line, offering a better parking spot for large cash cushions.
Certificates of deposit: The typical 12-month CD yields 1.62% as <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/banking/cds/cd-calculator/">per</a> Forbes, yet national leaders advertise yields of more than 4%. Savers willing to open an online account or lock up funds longer can quadruple that rate.
See also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46010639/elizabeth-warren-says-americans-deserve-lower-interest-rates-but-trumps-reckless-tariffs-stand-in-the-way-the-fed-is-getting-boxed-out">Elizabeth Warren Says Americans &#8216;Deserve&#8217; Lower Interest Rates, But Trump&#8217;s &#8216;Reckless&#8217; Tariffs Stand In The Way: &#8216;The Fed Is Getting Boxed Out&#8217;</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What It Means For Borrowers?</h3>
Mortgages: Thirty-year fixed home-loan rates hover near 6.8% according to an AP <a href="https://apnews.com/article/mortgage-rates-housing-interest-financing-home-d16e61390390d6b96a75c1c98e91276f">report</a>, down slightly but still double pandemic lows. Forecasts from Realtor.com <a href="https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/mortgage-rates-experts-predict-fed-rate-cut">suggest</a> rates will stay in the 6–7% corridor into 2026 unless growth stalls.
Personal loans: Average APRs sit at 12.65%, up three points from pre-2023 levels as per Bankrate. Analysts say meaningful relief will lag any eventual Fed cuts by months.
Credit cards: Credit-card APRs have climbed with every Fed move since 2022. The average rate sits above 21%, Investopedia <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/average-credit-card-interest-rate-5076674?">reports</a>.
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111 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YI#NASDAQ">YI</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.20) per share. This is unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported $486.35 million in sales this quarter. This is a 0.48 percent decrease over sales of $488.68 million the same period last year.

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President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;has reportedly given the go-ahead for potential military action against Iran, with the final decision contingent on Tehran&#8217;s response to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
What Happened:  Trump has privately authorized plans for a potential attack on Iran, but has not yet issued the final order, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-israel-conflict-news">reported</a> on Wednesday. The President is waiting to see if Iran will comply with his demands to abandon its nuclear program.
Trump has publicly acknowledged the possibility of an attack, stating, &#8220;I&nbsp;have ideas on what to&nbsp;do but I haven't made&nbsp;a final—I like to make&nbsp;the final decision one second&nbsp;before it's due.&#8221;
The Pentagon is preparing for any eventuality, ensuring maximum force protection. Trump hopes that the threat of joining Israel&#8217;s ongoing strikes on Iran will force Tehran to meet his demands. However, he acknowledged that he might still decide against a U.S. attack.
As Trump deliberates his next move, the U.S. military continues deploying forces to Europe and the Middle East. Meanwhile, Iran has declared it will not enter negotiations under the threat of military force and has vowed to retaliate if attacked.
Hegseth said Wednesday that the U.S. is bolstering its defenses in the Middle East—a key move given that any strike on Iran's Fordow facility could provoke retaliation from Tehran against American troops and bases in the area.
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Why It Matters: The potential for military action against Iran comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has been escalating, with Israel launching airstrikes against Iran&#8217;s nuclear infrastructure and military leadership.
Trump&#8217;s consideration of a U.S. attack on Iran has implications for global security and geopolitical stability. The situation is further complicated by the recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46010064/ayatollah-assassination-discussion-rejected-by-putin-i-do-not-even-want-to-discuss-this-possibility">rejection of discussions</a> about the potential assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei&nbsp;by Russian President Vladimir Putin. This indicates a strong stance in support of Iran&#8217;s leadership, potentially complicating any U.S. military action.
The possibility of military action against Iran has also impacted financial markets, with U.S. stock futures slipping as Trump weighs his options. The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/46010350/as-trump-weighs-options-on-iran-dow-futures-slip-defense-stocks-tick-up-in-after-hours-session"> defense sector </a>is seeing a slight uptick in after-hours trading, reflecting investor uncertainty and the potential for increased defense spending.
Trump&#8217;s comments on Iran also come in the wake of Federal Reserve Chair&nbsp;Jerome Powell&#8217;s&nbsp;decision to&nbsp;keep <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/06/46006680/powell-holds-line-on-interest-rates-blames-tariff-uncertainty-for-delay-in-cuts">interest rates </a>unchanged, citing trade and geopolitical risks as factors affecting the economic outlook.
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Trump Greenlights Iran Attack Plans, Awaits Tehran's Next Move For Final Order: Report

Nvidia Corporation's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) venture capital arm, NVentures, has joined a $650 million funding round for TerraPower, a nuclear energy company founded by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) co-founder Bill Gates.
What Happened: The investment also includes participation from HD Hyundai and aims to bring TerraPower's Natrium reactor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39263769/bill-gates-terrapower-ventures-into-advanced-nuclear-plant-construction-aiming-to-combat-climate-cri">online in Wyoming by 2030</a>.
TerraPower's reactor design, developed with the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Project, features a 345-megawatt small modular reactor (SMR) coupled with a molten salt energy storage system that can scale up to 1 gigawatt.
Construction has begun on non-nuclear parts of the facility, but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39263769/bill-gates-terrapower-ventures-into-advanced-nuclear-plant-construction-aiming-to-combat-climate-cri">full regulatory approval</a> from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is not expected until 2026, <a href="https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/18/nvidia_ai_smr_investment/">reported</a> The Register.
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The company originally planned to launch in 2028, but delays followed the loss of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/12/30104492/bill-gates-backed-terrapowers-nuclear-plant-delayed-amid-limited-fuel-supply-from-russia">Russian fuel supply after</a> the Ukraine invasion.
Why It's Important: With generative AI models demanding massive computing power, data centers are struggling to find clean, scalable and reliable energy sources. Nuclear energy—particularly small modular reactors—is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/45335750/google-is-betting-big-on-nuclear-reactors-should-you">increasingly viewed by tech giants</a> as a long-term solution.
Head of NVentures, Mohamed Siddeek, said nuclear will be essential "as AI continues to transform industries."
TerraPower has already signed an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44438883/bill-gates-says-nuclear-energy-can-solve-ais-power-crisis-terrapowers-bold-deal-marks-a-new-era-for-u-s-data-centers">agreement to supply nuclear power</a> to Sabey Data Centers and joins a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36201383/microsofts-nuclear-power-play-can-ai-revolutionize-energy-for-tech-giants">growing list of nuclear efforts</a> across the tech sector. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Microsoft and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google have all <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41358363/nuclear-stocks-soar-as-amazon-becomes-latest-tech-giant-to-invest-in-nuclear-power">announced partnerships</a> or projects involving nuclear energy.
Price Action: Nvidia shares have risen 5.18% since the start of the year and are up 11.24% over the past 12 months. On Wednesday, the stock advanced 0.94% to close at $145.48, per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate consistent upward momentum for Nvidia across short-, medium and long-term timeframes. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound'">Additional performance insights are available here</a>.
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Bill Gates Lands Nvidia As Partner In $650 Million Nuclear Push To Power AI Revolution

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works&#xAE; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4452676-1&amp;h=1128739475&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.electra.aero%2F&amp;a=Electra.aero%2C+Inc.">Electra.aero, Inc.</a> ("Electra") signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities for Electra's EL9 ultra-short takeoff and landing (Ultra-STOL) aircraft.
Lockheed Martin, a global defense technology company, will collaborate with Electra to explore ways to accelerate the development of the EL9 in areas including digital engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainment, and global business development.
Additionally, the Skunk Works and Electra teams will assess opportunities for potential programs of record with the U.S. Department of Defense and global customers.
The Electra EL9 will transform commercial and military aviation for applications including last mile logistics, mobile power generation and emergency response. The Ultra-STOL EL9 can quietly take off and land in 150 feet and from unimproved surfaces, enabling operations in austere areas while retaining the safety, cost and range benefits of a fixed-wing aircraft. The EL9's ability to carry 1,000 lbs. over 1,000 miles enables an array of novel use cases for commercial and defense users.
The agreement deepens the strategic relationship between Lockheed Martin and Electra. In 2022, Lockheed Martin Ventures signed a strategic cooperation agreement to invest in Electra's Series A funding round.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works And Electra.aero Sign MOU To Accelerate Development Of EL9 Ultra-STOL Aircraft For Defense And Commercial Applications

During the Paris Air Show, Textron Aviation Defense LLC., a <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.textron.com%2F&amp;esheet=54278008&amp;newsitemid=20250618711147&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=fb94da89109dfde196e2fef11daa8c23">Textron Inc.</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) company, and <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.taithailand.com%2FEN%2Fhome&amp;esheet=54278008&amp;newsitemid=20250618711147&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Thai+Aviation+Industries+Co.%2C+Ltd.&amp;index=2&amp;md5=392a27b6f128a20f5f9efb0116a35f6a">Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd.</a> signed a Memorandum of Agreement to work together on a sustainment program for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). This program will support RTAF's fleets of Beechcraft T-6TH and AT-6TH aircraft.
The <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdefense.txtav.com%2Fen%2Ft-6c&amp;esheet=54278008&amp;newsitemid=20250618711147&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Beechcraft+T-6TH&amp;index=3&amp;md5=20e6ecbd7088577f7b76784d438c92a6">Beechcraft T-6TH</a> trainer and <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdefense.txtav.com%2Fen%2Fat-6&amp;esheet=54278008&amp;newsitemid=20250618711147&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=AT-6TH&amp;index=4&amp;md5=f441984abdd2e546873446069d7d552d">AT-6TH</a> light attack aircraft are designed and manufactured by <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdefense.txtav.com%2F&amp;esheet=54278008&amp;newsitemid=20250618711147&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Aviation+Defense+LLC&amp;index=5&amp;md5=ce0632406b13c618d1d3e096f4a67fa4">Textron Aviation Defense LLC</a>., a wholly owned subsidiary of <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftxtav.com%2F&amp;esheet=54278008&amp;newsitemid=20250618711147&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Aviation+Inc.&amp;index=6&amp;md5=0d8933d54285b3e2e453faf7b4a262c8">Textron Aviation Inc.</a>
Textron Aviation Defense, based in Wichita, Kansas, USA, is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for these aircraft. Thai Aviation Industries, located in Bangkok, Thailand, is the prime contractor for this program and has a long history of providing support for RTAF.
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Textron Aviation Defense And Thai Aviation Industries Sign Memorandum Of Agreement At Paris Air Show To Sustain Royal Thai Air Force's T-6TH And AT-6TH Fleets

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<li>The companies will work together to design the passenger experience, deploy charging infrastructure and integrate Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft into daily operations across Jetex's international portfolio of 40 private aircraft terminals in more than 30 countries.</li>
<li>This strategic alliance builds on Archer's growing infrastructure network and partnerships with other leaders in the industry, establishing a vertiport network that can support the growth of Archer's air taxi operations globally.</li>
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<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.archer.com&amp;esheet=54278578&amp;newsitemid=20250618354819&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Archer&amp;index=1&amp;md5=77f8e27d7a3ea370de1e1480dc3eb69e">Archer</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) today announced a strategic partnership with <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jetex.com%2F&amp;esheet=54278578&amp;newsitemid=20250618354819&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Jetex&amp;index=2&amp;md5=cc0f9f6a4f46daec65d4d87243e9e695">Jetex</a>, a leading global aviation services provider, focused on developing infrastructure across Jetex's international portfolio of private terminals to support Archer's planned commercial air taxi network1.
This collaboration, planned to focus initially on infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, is expected to expand to additional sites around the world across Jetex's global portfolio, which includes 40 private aircraft terminals in more than 30 countries.
Building upon Archer's prior partnerships with other leading infrastructure providers, this approach advances Archer's plans to scale a vertiport network that can support the growth plans for Archer's air taxi operations globally.
Under this partnership, the two companies plan to enhance Jetex's strategically located fixed base operator (FBOs) locations to better suit Archer's <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.archer.com%2Fmidnight&amp;esheet=54278578&amp;newsitemid=20250618354819&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Midnight+aircraft&amp;index=3&amp;md5=46bcfc43eefa1e0a20353c3b6e96cd36">Midnight aircraft</a>. Archer plans to work with Jetex to design the passenger experience and integrate eVTOL aircraft into daily operations. These upgrades will be paired with Jetex's luxury service standards to deliver an efficient, tech-enabled customer journey.

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Archer And Jetex Announce Strategic Global Partnership To Launch Air Taxi Charging Infrastructure And Integrate Archer's Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Into Daily Operations Across Jetex's International Portfolio Of 40 Private Aircraft Terminals In More Than 30 Countries

Economic sentiments among some of America&#8217;s top corporate leaders have taken a sharp dip during the second quarter, reaching their lowest level since 2020.
What Happened: On Wednesday, the Business Roundtable, a non-profit lobbyist association, released its second quarter of 2025 CEO Economic Outlook Survey, a composite index that tracks the plans and predictions of leading CEOs and their organizations for the next 6 months.
This time around, the reading showed a 15-point decline in sentiments to 69, marking its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, based on a survey conducted from June 2 to June 13.
The decline places the index well below its historical average of 83, but it is still above the 50-point threshold, a sign that the economy continues to expand despite the uncertainties. 
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Subindices for hiring, capital expenditure and sales growth witnessed similar declines, dropping 19, 15, and 11 points, from the prior quarter, respectively.
According to Business Roundtable&#8217;s CEO, Joshua Bolten, &#8220;Driving this quarter's decline in the Index is broad-based uncertainty, arising substantially from an unpredictable trade policy environment.&#8221;
He also said that &#8220;extending and enhancing tax reform is critical, but it is not sufficient,&#8221; since the country&#8217;s businesses need the administration to pursue and close trade deals, which can help provide much-needed certainty for investment decisions. 
Why It Matters: A recent CFO survey, taken a couple of months ago by Duke University and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44492183/cfos-increasingly-alarmed-over-tariffs-as-business-confidence-wavers-15-say-they-are-concerned-about-duties-in-q1">indicated similar trends</a>, with most CFOs expressing concerns regarding President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs and duties.
The Employee Confidence Index, a survey conducted by Glassdoor in March, plunged to 44.4%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/03/44461799/employee-confidence-hits-new-low-as-economic-anxiety-grows">its lowest level</a> since the study first began in 2016, with employees becoming more concerned regarding inflation and recessions than they were a couple of months ago. 
According to the survey, public sector employees were the least confident about the future, with a score of just 38.1%, due to the changes brought about by the Elon Musk-led Department of Governmental Efficiency. 
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is advocating for direct U.S. military intervention in Gaza, proposing the deployment of Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) B-2 Spirit bombers equipped with Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs to help Israel conclude its military campaign.
What Happened: Writing on X Wednesday, the Pershing Square Capital Management CEO outlined a comprehensive Middle East peace plan that would position President Donald Trump for a &#8220;Nobel Peace Prize.&#8221; 
&#8220;How about the following? The United States helps Israel finish the job with some B-2s and some GBU-57s,&#8221; Ackman wrote, calling for Israel to end the Gaza conflict in exchange for hostage returns and Saudi-funded reconstruction.
Ackman&#8217;s proposal specifically references advanced U.S. military hardware designed for precision strikes on fortified targets. 
The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator is a precision-guided bunker buster designed to strike deep underground targets. It can be carried by the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
The comments <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/45966450/bill-ackman-warns-iran-an-existential-threat-to-america-says-it-is-time-to-finish-the-job">escalate Ackman&#8217;s previous statements</a> calling Iran &#8220;an existential threat to Israel, America and the world.&#8221; Earlier this month, he argued against negotiations with Tehran, stating &#8220;it is time to finish the job&#8221; regarding Iran&#8217;s nuclear program.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">How about the following? The United States helps Israel finish the job with some B-2s and some GBU-57s. Israel ends the Gaza war in exchange for the return of the hostages, a commitment for a new civilian government in Gaza, and reconstruction overseen and funded by the Saudis…
&mdash; Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillAckman/status/1935421336157053172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Defense stocks have shown volatility amid Middle East tensions. After-hours trading Wednesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/46010350/as-trump-weighs-options-on-iran-dow-futures-slip-defense-stocks-tick-up-in-after-hours-session">showed gains for major contractors</a>: Northrop Grumman up 0.88%, RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) up 0.60%, and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) up 0.30%. The Global X Defense Tech ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NASDAQ">SHLD</a>) has surged 56.80% year-to-date.
Trump has maintained strategic ambiguity <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/46010350/as-trump-weighs-options-on-iran-dow-futures-slip-defense-stocks-tick-up-in-after-hours-session">regarding potential U.S. involvement</a>, telling reporters Wednesday, &#8220;I may do it, I may not do it&#8221; when asked about striking Iran. The president warned Tehran residents to evacuate &#8220;immediately&#8221; earlier this week, stating &#8220;Iran can not have a nuclear weapon.&#8221;
Ackman&#8217;s vision extends beyond <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45414969/trump-attempts-to-make-good-on-his-proposal-for-a-middle-eastern-riviera-but-in-dubai-jeddah-and-riy">military action to economic transformation</a>. He proposes expanding the Abraham Accords to include Saudi Arabia, predicting &#8220;an economic boom emerges in the Middle East&#8221; with Gaza becoming &#8220;a beautiful place to live and work.&#8221;
The investor&#8217;s peace plan reflects former President Barack Obama&#8216;s 2009 Nobel Peace Prize recognition. 
Both defense contractors, Northrop Grumman and Boeing, show strong momentum but rank poorly on valuation, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. NOC also maintains a positive price trend across short-, medium-, and long-term timeframes. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here to view the full breakdown</a> of BA.
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Bill Ackman Calls For Northrop's B-2 Bombers, Boeing's GBU-57s To Help Israel 'Finish The Job' In Gaza, Pave Way For Trump's 'Nobel Peace Prize'

The National Transport Safety Board, or NTSB, has issued a safety warning over engines used in aircraft manufactured by Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and Airbus SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSF#OTC">EADSF</a>).
What Happened: The agency warned that the CFM International Leap 1B engine could potentially let in smoke into the aircraft's cabin or cockpit when damaged, the agency said in a statement issued on Wednesday.
"The NTSB found that the engine load reduction device, or LRD, a safety feature designed to reduce the severity of vibrations transmitted from a damaged engine to the airframe, can result in damage to the engine oil system." the agency said in the statement before adding that such a condition "can allow smoke" to enter aircraft's the ventilation system.
The agency also recommended evaluating other engines from CFM, like Leap 1A and Leap 1C. The recommendations stem from two separate incidents in 2023 when a bird was ingested into the engines, leading to smoke in the aircraft's cabin.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as the aviation industry has been dealing with the aftermath of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/06/45911791/boeing-dreamliner-carrying-over-200-passengers-crashes-shortly-after-takeoff-near-indias-ahmedabad-b">Air India Flight 171 </a>crashed in India's Ahmedabad. The crash resulted in over 241 lives lost.
Another Air India 787 Dreamliner returned to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45945153/air-india-boeing-787-8-returns-to-hong-kong-mid-flight-due-to-technical-issue-prompting-fresh-scrutiny-of-airlines-safety-protocols">Hong Kong mid-flight</a> due to a technical glitch, which prompted safety concerns. "AI315 returned to Hong Kong shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The flight landed safely … and is undergoing checks as a matter of abundant precaution," the company stated.
Elsewhere, Boeing is also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45973965/boeing-lockheed-martin-compete-for-key-role-in-trumps-175-billion-golden-dome-project">vying for defense contracts</a> as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system. Interim Defense and Space CEO Steve Parker noted that the aerospace giant has &#8220;done a lot of work&#8221; on the project.
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) could see a 120% price increase in 2025 if it sticks to a consistent pattern tied to its four-year growth cycle, on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant said Wednesday.
What happened: CryptoQuant analyst Carmelo Aleman drew attention to the Bitcoin Yearly Percentage Trend, a metric that tracks Bitcoin's annual price performance since 2011.&nbsp; The indicator reveals a recurring cycle of three years of growth followed by one of consolidation, matching Bitcoin&#8217;s four-year halving cycle.&nbsp;
"The importance of this growth cycle is that, based on this metric, if Bitcoin maintains the pace typical of the third year in the cycle, it could grow about 120% during 2025," Aleman wrote.&nbsp;
If this trend holds, Bitcoin could rise from $93,226 at the start of 2025 to about $205,097 by year-end, marking a cycle top.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Metric That Reveals Bitcoin&#39;s Direction "The importance of this growth cycle is that, based on this metric, if Bitcoin maintains the pace typical of the third year in the cycle, it could grow about 120% during 2025." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/oro_crypto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@oro_crypto</a> <a href="https://t.co/MevnEKPIru">pic.twitter.com/MevnEKPIru</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1935221187514093804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"This places us in the final phase of the current cycle, with important strategic implications for investors aiming to align their positioning with Bitcoin&#8217;s multi-year structure," the analysis read.
Why It Matters: Bitcoin growth cycles have been a subject of great interest in the cryptocurrency community.&nbsp;
Typically, the apex cryptocurrency <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-the-bitcoin-4-year-market-cycle-real">experiences halvings in the first half of the market cycle</a>. This event could be the catalyst for growth toward new highs, which usually occur around 18 months after the halving.
However, with changing investor dynamics caused by the launch of spot exchange-traded funds and rising institutional interest, some have begun to question the accuracy of these cycles.
Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader Justin Bennett said in September of last year that Bitcoin's four-year cycles won't last for long due to its correlation with broader business cycles.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Warning: This will piss people off, but it needs to be said. Since its inception, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> has followed mostly perfect 3-4 year cycles: 1-2 years of a bear market followed by 1-2 years of a bull market. But that won't last! Bitcoin was created at the start of a short-term… <a href="https://t.co/VkEf7RyyhV">pic.twitter.com/VkEf7RyyhV</a>
&mdash; Justin Bennett (@JustinBennettFX) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinBennettFX/status/1833867138131492990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin veteran and trader Fred Krueger argued that the four-year cycle is based on limited data points and questioned its continuation, given that mining rewards, a key driver of past cycles, have dropped considerably.
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&mdash; Fred Krueger (@dotkrueger) <a href="https://twitter.com/dotkrueger/status/1854732918679110075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $104,910.24<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;segoe ui&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: collapse; background-color: rgb(13, 20, 33);">, down 0.65% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
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Steven Crowchild says he nearly walked off the G7 tarmac rather than greet a man he believes has "caused much pain and suffering in the world," but the Tsuut'ina First Nation leader stayed, prayed and delivered an impromptu plea for peace and clean water directly to President Donald Trump.
What Happened: According to a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-g7-first-nation-crowchild-rage-canada-a0af79321cd4b4f4b6d2a66319206137">report</a> by the Associated Press, Crowchild, wearing a feathered headdress and clutching treaty medals older than Canada itself, told Trump on Sunday night that First Nations need leaders who protect &#8220;water for future generations."
The meeting came as heads of state arrived for the summit outside Calgary. Crowchild was part of an Indigenous honor guard because "no Indigenous representation was there at the time."
&#8220;I was filled with rage&#8221;, he recalled as he considered leaving, but stayed, conceding &#8220;visibility is key and diplomacy is important.&#8221; After consulting elders, he decided to confront Trump face-to-face. "Instead of war, I choose peace," he said, describing the encounter as "really intense."
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Trump, wearing a white "Make America Great Again" cap, listened for several minutes before Crowchild greeted other leaders with the same message.
Why It Matters: The exchange unfolded as the summit grappled with widening Israel-Iran hostilities and as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45965629/trump-exits-g7-summit-early-citing-obvious-reasons-amid-escalating-iran-israel-conflict-gold-oil-etfs-spike-in-after-hours-trading">Trump prepared to leave early</a>, a move that roiled agendas on Ukraine and trade. Ottawa and Washington nevertheless <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45992119/trump-cuts-g7-visit-short-calls-canada-deal-achievable">vowed to finish</a> a new bilateral deal within 30 days.
Crowchild, an elected Tsuut'ina councillor, said he will judge the outcome by actions, not photo-ops: "Whether he listened or not, time will tell." For now, he added, the U.S. president remains "just another person," and he stood "taller than him as proud Tsuut'ina Isgiya."
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Trump Was Confronted At G7 By Canada's Indigenous Honor Guard Who Said He Was 'Filled With Rage,' But Delivered A Message Of 'Peace'

YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45560919/everyones-losing-their-minds-over-googles-veo-3-ai-videos-and-everyones-also-annoyed-they-cant-actually-use-it-yet-here-are-some-wild-examples-of-the-magic-this-model-can-create">preparing to integrate</a> Veo 3 AI video generation model into Shorts.
What Happened: During a keynote at the Cannes Lions Festival posted on Tuesday, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that the company will roll out Veo 3, Google's latest generative AI video model, to YouTube Shorts later this summer.
Mohan noted that Veo 3 offers higher video quality and audio integration, suggesting Shorts could soon support richer, AI-powered content creation.
However, it remains unclear whether the Veo 3 features will be free for Shorts creators. Currently, Veo 3 access requires a paid subscription to Google's AI Pro or AI Ultra plans. YouTube has not confirmed whether that requirement will apply within Shorts.
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Why It's Important: The move comes as YouTube Shorts surpasses 200 billion daily views, underscoring the platform's rapid growth and its battle for short-form dominance against TikTok and Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Instagram Reels.
Google unveiled Veo 3 at its annual developer conference last month. The new version now features realistic audio, including sound effects, ambient noise, and spoken dialogue, setting it apart from competitors like OpenAI&#8217;s Sora, Runway ML Gen-4, Meta's MovieGen, Pika Labs and Stability AI's Stable Video 4D 2.0, none of which currently offer audio support.
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Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) robotaxi company, Zoox, has announced its first serial production facility in Hayward, California.
What Happened: The facility can produce over 10,000 Robotaxis annually and spans an area of 220,000 square feet, Zoox said in a statement released on Wednesday. This is the company's second production facility after Fremont in California.
Zoox's robotaxis lack a steering wheel as well as any pedals and feature a pod-like design, which can autonomously transport up to 4 passengers at a time. Zoox rivals Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) robotaxi service Waymo.
Zoox is currently operating in a limited capacity in Las Vegas, San Francisco and Foster City in California for company employees.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as the self-driving taxi sector in the U.S. is growing with multiple players in the mix. Recently, Waymo announced it was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45988738/tesla-robotaxi-rival-waymo-expands-services-in-california-amid-us-autonomous-vehicle-push">expanding its services</a> in California and will now operate across more neighborhoods in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and the SF Bay Area.
This comes days after the company had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45853688/tesla-robotaxi-rival-waymo-suspends-services-in-downtown-la-following-vandalism-during-anti-ice-protests">halted operations</a> in Downtown Los Angeles over bouts of vandalism against its fleet during the Anti-ICE protests in the city.
Tesla, on the other hand, is gearing up to launch its Robotaxi service in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45876375/elon-musk-says-tesla-robotaxi-rides-begin-june-22-in-austin-full-self-driving-to-enable-home-delivery-by-june-28-were-being-super-paranoid">Austin on June 22. </a>However, Elon Musk's EV giant has been called upon by lawmakers in Texas to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010756/texas-lawmakers-urge-elon-musks-tesla-to-delay-june-22-robotaxi-launch-till-september-report">delay the launch</a>, citing updated regulations.
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Vice President JD Vance&#8216;s debut on the social media platform Bluesky lasted less than 30 minutes before automated systems suspended his account Wednesday, marking another high-profile content moderation incident for the X alternative.
What Happened: Vance posted his first message at 4:50 p.m. ET, writing: &#8220;Hello Bluesky, I&#8217;ve been told this app has become the place to go for common sense political discussion and analysis. So I&#8217;m thrilled to be here to engage with all of you.&#8221;
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&mdash; <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tkspefzlu72575kljanhe3uj?ref_src=embed">JD Vance (@jd-vance-1.bsky.social)</a> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tkspefzlu72575kljanhe3uj/post/3lrvv4sv2sc24?ref_src=embed">2025-06-18T20:49:56.916Z</a></blockquote>
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The platform&#8217;s automated impersonation detection system flagged the account as potentially fraudulent, according to a Bluesky spokesperson. &#8220;Vice President Vance&#8217;s account was briefly flagged by our automated systems that try to detect impersonation attempts which have targeted public figures like him in the past,&#8221; the company <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/bluesky-explains-jd-vance-suspension-2087685">told</a> Newsweek.
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Bluesky restored the account within 20 minutes and added a verification badge. &#8220;We welcome the Vice President to join the conversation on Bluesky,&#8221; the company said.
Why It Matters: The incident highlights ongoing challenges facing social media platforms as they balance automated content moderation with user experience. Bluesky, launched in February 2023, has attracted over 36 million users as an alternative to Elon Musk&#8216;s X platform.
The platform faces pressure to maintain user growth amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/social-media/25/06/45941107/mark-cuban-criticizes-bluesky-gets-welcome-back-on-x-by-ceo-yaccarino-welcome-home-to-the-true-global-town-square">criticism from prominent users</a>, including Mark Cuban, who recently said Bluesky has &#8220;grown ruder and more hateful&#8221; and lacks &#8220;diversity of thought.&#8221;
In February, Jack Dorsey attributed Bluesky's growth to users fleeing X (formerly Twitter), calling it "not a great way to build a product." He emphasized that Bluesky's appeal lies in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43757119/jack-dorsey-says-blueskys-rapid-expansion-fueled-by-x-exodus-not-a-great-way-to-build-a-product">user-controlled algorithms</a>, a feature he believes will attract users over time. 
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JD Vance Gets Suspended On BlueSky After First Post, Platform Says It Was A Mistake: 'We Welcome The Vice President'

Mike Gallagher, Head of Defense at Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), warned that Chinese President Xi Jinping is actively decoupling from the United States and that America risks losing negotiating leverage by ignoring this strategic shift.
What Happened: &#8220;Xi Jinping is decoupling from us. If we ignore it, our own attempts at selective decoupling will happen on much less favorable terms,&#8221; Gallagher wrote on X Wednesday.
Gallagher, who represented Wisconsin&#8217;s Eighth District from 2017 to 2024 before joining Palantir, made the comments during an interview with popular Palantir investor Amit Kukreja. He emphasized that China has never adhered to promised trade rules since Xi&#8217;s rise to power in 2013, particularly regarding the &#8220;Made in China 2025&#8221; initiative.
The former congressman cited China&#8217;s $300 billion annual effort to steal critical technology as evidence of systematic decoupling. He advocated for a strategic U.S. response through selective decoupling coordinated with allies, particularly Japan.
Gallagher referenced former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe&#8216;s vision of &#8220;free flow data with trust&#8221; as a framework for enhanced digital trade agreements that could strengthen U.S.-allied relationships while challenging China&#8217;s technological ambitions.
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&mdash; Mike Gallagher (@RepGallagher) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepGallagher/status/1935341558624145487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The warning comes amid renewed U.S.-China trade tensions. President Donald Trump recently described Xi as &#8220;very tough&#8221; and &#8220;extremely hard to make a deal with&#8221; on Truth Social, though he maintains <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45764844/trump-says-he-likes-xi-jinping-of-china-but-calls-him-very-tough-and-extremely-hard-to-make-a-deal-with">personal rapport with the Chinese leader</a>.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced this month that both nations reached a framework to implement the Geneva consensus following Trump-Xi discussions in London. The agreement includes a 90-day tariff pause and addresses <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/macro-notification/25/06/45876366/howard-lutnick-says-us-and-china-reached-a-framework-to-implement-geneva-consensus-following-trump-xi-call-csi-300-index-gains">rare-earth exports and advanced technology restrictions</a>.
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Gallagher previously authored legislation forcing TikTok&#8216;s divestment from Chinese ownership and investigated Chinese Communist Party involvement in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40523523/former-gop-congressman-mike-gallagher-who-joined-palantir-says-true-divide-on-national-security-is-b">fentanyl crisis while serving in Congress</a>.
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A group of Texas lawmakers has urged Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) to delay its Robotaxi launch in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45876375/elon-musk-says-tesla-robotaxi-rides-begin-june-22-in-austin-full-self-driving-to-enable-home-delivery-by-june-28-were-being-super-paranoid">Austin, scheduled for June 22</a>.
What Happened: In a letter addressed to Elon Musk's electric vehicle giant, lawmakers state that the state's legislature updated its regulations on autonomous vehicles in 2017, which will take effect in September of this year, KXAN reported <a href="https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/texas-lawmakers-send-letter-to-tesla-asking-to-delay-robotaxi-rollout-in-austin/">on</a> Wednesday.
"As members of the Austin delegation in the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives, we are formally requesting that Tesla delay autonomous robotaxi operations until the new law takes effect on September 1, 2025," the lawmakers said in the letter.
New regulations state that all AV operators transporting passengers or property "must receive prior authorization from the Department of Motor Vehicles before operating on public streets without a human driver," the report suggests.
Regulations suggest that compliance requires all AVs must obey state traffic laws, have registered and titled insurance under Texas law, have recording devices and "a minimal risk condition if the automated driving system is rendered inoperable."
Additionally, AV operators are also required to have a first responder interaction plan in place, highlighting how first responders interact with AVs.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as Tesla was officially named as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45854273/elon-musks-tesla-officially-named-av-operator-in-austin-ahead-of-robotaxi-launch">an AV operator</a> in Austin, ahead of June 22's Robotaxi launch, which Musk says will have over 10 Tesla Model Ys initially.
The automaker also recently received a major boost for its Cybercab ambitions as the NHTSA announced it would be updating its regulatory framework to provide <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45942936/elon-musks-cybercab-ambitions-just-got-a-boost-as-nhtsa-eases-regulations-for-autonomous-vehicles">exemptions to AVs </a>from safety standards.
However, questions are being raised about the company's FSD tech, a crucial element in the Robotaxi plan, after incidents involving Tesla vehicles driving in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45991698/tesla-cybertruck-caught-driving-in-wrong-lane-on-fsd-just-days-before-robotaxi-launch">the wrong lane</a>, as well as getting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45945298/tesla-model-3-on-fsd-mode-struck-by-train-after-getting-trapped-on-railroad-tracks-report">struck by a train</a> after getting stuck on railroad tracks, while in self-driving mode.&nbsp;
Robotaxis are steadily growing in the U.S., as Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Waymo announced it will be further <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45988738/tesla-robotaxi-rival-waymo-expands-services-in-california-amid-us-autonomous-vehicle-push">expanding its presence</a> in California.
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Iranian cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, was hacked for nearly $90 million on Wednesday, with an Israel-linked group claiming responsibility for the cyberattack.
What Happened: A group called Gonjeshke Darande, or "Predatory Sparrow," announced the attack on X, calling Nobitex &#8220;a tool for financing terrorism and violating sanctions.&#8221;
&#8220;In the next 24 hours, we will publish the Nobitex source code and internal information from its internal network. Any assets left there after that will be at risk,&#8221; the group said in an X post in Persian.
This marks the second operation by the hacking group in two days, following their claim of data destruction&nbsp;at Iran's state-owned Bank Sepah&nbsp;on Tuesday, a Reuters report said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">پس از بانک سپه، نوبت Nobitex شد هشدار! در 24 ساعت آینده، کد منبع نوبیتکس و اطلاعات داخلی از شبکه داخلی آن را منتشر خواهیم کرد. هر دارایی که پس از آن در آنجا باقی بماند در معرض خطر خواهد بود! صرافی نوبیتکس در قلب تلاش های رژیم برای تامین مالی ترور در سراسر جهان قرار دارد. این… <a href="https://t.co/IXoFrQBlAK">pic.twitter.com/IXoFrQBlAK</a>
&mdash; Gonjeshke Darande (@GonjeshkeDarand) <a href="https://twitter.com/GonjeshkeDarand/status/1935231054249435607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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While Israel has never officially acknowledged its association with Gonjeshke Darande, Israeli news outlets such as the Jerusalem Post have <a href="https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-858131">reported</a> the group as &#8220;Israel-linked&#8221;.
Why It Matters: Nobitex, Iran&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency trading platform, was exploited for more than $90 million in assets across a range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), <a href="https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/nobitex-iranian-exchange-exploit-june-2025/">according </a>to on-chain analytics firm Chainalysis.&nbsp;
Chainlaysis said the exchange is involved in &#8220;illicit&#8221; activities, having wallets affiliated with ransomware operators, and entities&nbsp;tied to militant groups such as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/10/35159368/israel-seizes-hamas-crypto-accounts-with-help-from-binance">Hamas </a>and the Houthis.
This cyberattack on Nobitex comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/06/45983526/trump-wants-an-end-not-a-ceasefire-for-the-israel-iran-war-what-that-means-for-etfs"> two rivals carrying out missile attacks against each other</a> since last week. 
Iran&#8217;s state-run news agency IRIB warned citizens against using WhatsApp, Telegram, and other &#8220;location-based applications,&#8221; claiming they are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45988833/iran-says-whatsapp-a-tool-for-israeli-surveillance-meta-hits-back-calling-it-false-reports">tools for Israeli surveillance</a>. Israel has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45965846/israel-is-pounding-irans-energy-infrastructure-and-its-sending-these-oil-etfs-soaring-but-it-maybe-bad-news-at-the-gas-pump">launched attacks</a> on Iran's energy infrastructure, causing a surge in global energy prices.
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