Ready Report – June 26: Taiwan Drills, U.S. Heat, DHS Alerts

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Ready Report – June 26: Taiwan Drills, U.S. Heat, DHS Alerts

Ready Report — June 26, 2025

Headlines & Summary

Global Risk Briefing

Taiwan’s Civil Defense Moves Under Quiet Strait

Taiwan will release public air-raid survival guidance next week while ramping drills ahead of July's Han Kuang war games. The sea state in the Taiwan Strait is notably calm—ideal for amphibious invasion. No alerts have been issued by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. No new Chinese commodity hoarding or defense mobilization reported.

Sources: Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-release-civil-defense-guidelines-amid-china-threats-2025-06-26/, Windy: https://www.windy.com/24.0/121.0?waves,24.0,121.0,5, IntelFrog: https://x.com/intelfrog

Iran Tensions Simmer Post-Ceasefire

After 12 days of strikes, a ceasefire between Iran and Israel holds. Khamenei claims Iran struck a U.S. base in retaliation. Cyberattacks linked to Iran hit U.S. networks. Iran’s nuclear program reportedly only partially damaged.

Sources: AP: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-base-khamenei-remarks-2025-06-26, Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-israel-us-ceasefire-2025-06-26/, Cipher Brief: https://www.thecipherbrief.com/article/middle-east/iranian-cyber-retaliation-risks

Russia Hardens Stance on Europe

Medvedev labeled the EU a hostile military bloc. This shift aligns EU membership with NATO threats. NATO remains committed to Ukraine defense; EU braces for potential hybrid actions.

Sources: Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/medvedev-eu-threat-russia-2025-06-26/, CSIS: https://www.csis.org/analysis/russia-eu-narrative-weaponization

U.S. Risk Briefing

Domestic Threats: DHS Bulletin

DHS bulletin warns Iran-linked actors or inspired individuals may attempt attacks on U.S. soil. Hacktivists are probing American networks. Police forces in major cities are on heightened alert.

Sources: DHS: https://www.dhs.gov/ntas/advisory/iran-threat-june-2025, ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/US/dhs-warns-iran-domestic-threats/story?id=10563293, RageIntel: https://x.com/rageintel

Heat Dome Strains Grid, Public Health

Heat dome breaks records in 19 states. Roads buckle. Emergency power orders issued. Fatalities reported in several metro areas.

Sources: Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/us-heatwave-energy-emergency-2025-06-26/, Fox Weather: https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/heat-wave-us-power-outages, NWS: https://www.weather.gov/, DOE: https://www.energy.gov/articles/heatwave-energy-grid-authorization-june-2025

Space Weather Alert

NOAA reports G2 geomagnetic storm. Auroras visible as far south as Oregon. Minor power and radio impacts observed. Larger events expected within the next year.

Sources: NOAA SWPC: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g2-geomagnetic-storm-alert-june-2025, NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/solarcycle25

Preparedness Tip

With extreme heat intensifying across the U.S., know your local cooling centers and never leave people or pets in vehicles. Practice load-lightening: unplug non-essential electronics and keep portable power charged. Backup comms and water mist fans are low-cost tools to beat power loss during heat emergencies.

Due to elevated terror threat warnings, now is also the time to stay vigilant. Report any suspicious behavior, unattended packages, or concerning social media content to authorities. Use the DHS See Something, Say Something portal (https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something) or contact local law enforcement. Situational awareness saves lives.

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