Our Scans · United States Of America (USA) · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Trump Organization unveiled its new wireless phone service, Trump Mobile, which will offer cellphones made in the United States with unlimited service plans for $47.45 per month. Wake Up Right | Newsletter
• [New] Russia continues to set conditions to pose a long-term strategic threat to the United States and its Western allies even after the end to Russia's war in Ukraine. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] As a close ally of the United States, any military action taken by Iran could have direct consequences for Israeli security. Breaking News Now
• [New] Iran likely does not want to draw the United States into war, but Israel might have other incentives. The Atlantic
• [New] If Netanyahu was purely motivated by Iran's proliferation risk, Israel would likely have shared that intelligence with the United States and the initial attack would likely have targeted all of Iran's key nuclear facilities. BBC News
• [New] While the world focuses on the military possibility of an imminent Israeli strike on Iran, the United States may be unprepared for the diplomatic aftermath and opportunities that could follow. Middle East Forum
• [New] Trump has vowed that Iran will not get a bomb and that only the United States has the military capabilities to reach the deeply buried facilities at the Fordow nuclear site. The Atlantic
• [New] A military relationship with the United States directed against China has many risks for New Zealand. The Guardian
• [New] Uncertainty around the status of ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and its trading partners could greatly affect oil prices. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] There is definitely a chance that a sixth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will not take place. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] Iran warned the United States, United Kingdom, and France that any assistance to Israel will result in their regional bases and ships being targeted, and one of the Iranian missiles has caused damage to the US consulate in Tael aviv. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
• [New] Military action could complicate ongoing diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program. Breaking News Now
• [New] The United States has received indications that Iran will reject the recent US proposal while signaling interest in continuing the US-Iran nuclear negotiations. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Iran may calculate that reaching an interim deal with the United States will delay or prevent snapback sanctions or potential US or Israeli strikes on Iran. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] By moving production back to the United States, companies can reduce their reliance on volatile international markets and protect themselves against future trade disruptions. Oliver Wight
• [New] CVS customers across the United States may soon find their neighborhood pharmacy closing its doors, as the retail giant confirmed it will shutter 270 locations in 2025. RetailBoss
• [New] As part of the recent Inflation Reduction Act, US EV manufacturers must source at least 40% of their rare earths from within the United States or from its allies, rising to 80% by 2027. Resilience
• [New] Ticks pose a grave risk to public health, with nearly half a million cases of the tick-borne Lyme disease treated every year in the United States. Harvard Gazette
• [New] In a sharp pivot from last week's announcement by Rubio, the United States will allow Chinese students into its colleges and universities. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] The United States will allow Chinese college students to attend American universities after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last month a plan to aggressively revoke some Chinese students' visas. CNN
• [New] In the United States, franchising is projected to account for more than $936 billion in economic output (total revenue from goods and services sold) in 2025, a 4.4% increase over its $896.9 billion in 2024. FranchiseWire
• [New] China continues to be identified as the greatest cyber threat to the United States, with Russia, Iran, and North Korea named. National Law Review
• [New] Trade policies between the United States and China continue to seesaw, creating an environment of unpredictable costs. Unicargo

Last updated: 19 June 2025