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The Monexus
Vol. I · No. 168
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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A White House UFC Card, Drone-Plot Charges, and the Public Stage for Iran Policy

Five suspects are in custody over an alleged drone attack on a UFC event held on the White House lawn. Inside the same news cycle, the president claimed 99.9% of what he wants from an Iran deal — and fighters were paid in Trump-family stablecoins.

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  • 22:25:39ZPRESSTVIran says defensive capabilities off the table in any negotiations, will receive payment for services
  • 22:23:51ZWFWITNESSIranian official announces immediate lifting of oil sanctions
  • 22:21:28ZCLASHREPORIran FM spokesman claims Iran defeated two nuclear powers backed by other countries
  • 22:20:58ZTHECANARYULabour MP Afzal Khan unable to name single Andy Burnham policy in interview
  • 22:20:03ZDDGEOPOLITIranian spokesperson says lifting of oil sanctions begins today
  • 22:19:33ZJAHANTASNIIran foreign ministry spokesman says Iran has defeated two nuclear powers
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