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June 16, 2025
‘We Need a Face-Saving Solution’: Iran Reportedly Seeks to End Conflict and Resume Talks
Iran Pursues De-Escalation: Tehran has reportedly said it seeks to end hostilities with Israel and resume negotiations, Middle Eastern and Western diplomats told The Wall Street...
June 16, 2025
Iranian State Broadcaster Dubbed ‘Torture TV’ Struck by IDF
IDF Strikes Iran’s State Media: The Israeli Air Force struck the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) building in Tehran on June 16, stating that the structure was being...
June 16, 2025
Natanz ‘May Have Imploded’: Israel Inflicts Damage on Key Iranian Nuclear Facilities
IAEA Confirms Significant Damage at Natanz Enrichment Site: Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), confirmed that Israel inflicted significant damage on Iran’s main uranium enrichment facility at Natanz.
June 16, 2025
Israelis Rally Around Iran Strikes, According to New Poll
Rising Lion Backed: Israel’s surprise launch of air strikes on June 13 against the Iranian regime’s nuclear and missile programs, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, is supported...
June 16, 2025
‘Topple This Bloodthirsty Government’: Despite Censorship, Some Iranians Express Support for Israel’s Strikes
Iranians Seen Supporting Israeli Strikes: As Israeli forces continue to conduct airstrikes on military and infrastructure targets belonging to the Iranian regime, a steady stream...
June 16, 2025
At Least 8 Killed, 100 Injured in Overnight Iranian Missile Barrage on Israeli Civilians
Several Casualties in Iranian Attack: Iran launched a fresh barrage of ballistic missiles at Israeli population centers in the early hours of June 16. Four people were killed from...
June 15, 2025
‘We Are Not Pausing for a Moment’: Israel Strikes Iranian Ballistic Missile Infrastructure
Latest Developments Targeting Missiles: The IDF announced on June 15 that it had begun a wave of strikes against dozens of ballistic missile launchers in western Iran during the third day of Operation...
June 15, 2025
Iran Appeals to Qatar, Oman to Revive Nuclear Talks
Iran Asked Qatar, Oman to Mediate With the U.S.: Amidst ongoing Israeli strikes in Iran, Tehran approached Qatar and Oman, requesting their diplomatic services. According to June 15 reports, Iran’s...
June 15, 2025
Israel’s Mossad Smuggled Drone Parts Ahead of ‘Operation Rising Lion’
Latest Developments Mossad’s Drone Buildup: Ahead of its strikes on Iran, Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency reportedly spent months smuggling parts into Iran for the construction of hundreds...
June 15, 2025
Israel’s Air Defenses Stand Firm Under Iranian Fire
Over 90 Percent Interception Rate: Iran has fired over 270 missiles targeting Israeli population centers since Israel began its systematic strikes against the regime’s nuclear,...
June 14, 2025
‘Hit Every Site and Every Target’: IDF Strikes Iran’s Critical Energy Sector
Israel Begins Striking Iranian Oil Industry: Israeli planes began targeting Iran’s critical energy infrastructure in response to Iran’s continued deadly ballistic missile barrages...
June 14, 2025
At Least Eight Dead, Dozens Injured After Iranian Missile Barrage on Israeli Civilians
Family Killed in Tamra: Iran launched several waves of ballistic missile attacks against civilian targets in Israel in the early hours of June 15. Earlier in the evening, at five...
June 14, 2025
Israel Confirms Mossad Teams Operating Inside Iran
Iran Leans on Citizens to Report “Suspicious” Activity: Iran’s Intelligence Ministry on June 14 reportedly urged citizens to report any vehicles that might be used “to transport...
June 14, 2025
‘From Western Iran To Tehran:’ Israel Claims Air Superiority Over Iranian Skies as it Braces For Further Retaliation
Israel Claims Control of Iranian Airspace: The IDF announced on June 14 that it had established air superiority “from western Iran to Tehran,” after an overnight operation...
June 13, 2025
Iran Launches Dozens of Ballistic Missiles at Israel
Missile Attack on Israel: Retaliating against the extensive Israeli airstrikes on key targets in the Islamic Republic, Iran launched salvos of ballistic missiles toward Israel on...
June 13, 2025
‘Before There Is Nothing Left’: Trump Warns of Devastation in Iran if Nuclear Deal Not Reached as World Leaders Caution Against Escalation
Trump Calls for Deal: President Donald Trump urged Iran to reach a deal with the United States “before there is nothing left,” as Israel continued with its devastating strikes...
June 13, 2025
At Least 20 High-Level Commanders, Nuclear Scientists Killed in Israeli Strikes on Iran
IRGC Commanders Killed: The Israeli Air Force’s strikes against Iran in the early hours of June 13 pummeled Iran’s top brass, with at least 20 high-level Iranian commanders killed in the operation, dubbed by Israel as “Rising Lion.” Iranian media reported that four prominent generals were killed, including Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces and second-highest commander after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel also eliminated Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami, the commander in chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); Maj. Gen. Gholam Ali Rashid, the deputy commander in chief of the armed forces, and Brig. Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the head of the IRGC aerospace forces.
June 13, 2025
‘This Is Not Diplomacy, It Is Surrender’: UN General Assembly Demands Unconditional Ceasefire in Gaza
Resolution Against Israel Passed: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) voted 149 to 12, with 19 abstentions, to pass a resolution demanding “an immediate, unconditional and permanent...
June 12, 2025
‘Rising Lion’: Israel Targets Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program, Prepares for Retaliation
IDF Strikes Targets Across Iran: Israel launched multiple waves of strikes against Iranian targets associated with the regime’s nuclear program in the early hours of June 13....
June 12, 2025
‘Much-Needed Closure’: IDF Recovers Two Hostages’ Bodies in Gaza Operation
Recovered Hostage Bodies: The IDF announced on June 11 that it had recovered the bodies of two Israeli hostages: Yair Yaakov, who was 59 at the time of his murder, and an additional...
June 12, 2025
IAEA Declares Iran in Breach of Nuclear Nonproliferation Obligations
IAEA Censures Iran: The 35-member board of the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), adopted a resolution declaring that Iran is in breach of its non-proliferation...
June 12, 2025
‘This Attack Did Not Happen in a Vacuum’: Hamas Murders GHF Aid Workers in Gaza, Reportedly Takes Hostages
Latest Developments Late Night Shooting: At least eight people were murdered and several others injured after Hamas terrorists attacked a bus carrying two dozen Palestinian Gaza Humanitarian Foundation...
June 12, 2025
‘Unprecedented Commitments’: France Claims PA President Mahmoud Abbas Agrees That Hamas Will No Longer Rule Gaza
Abbas Condemns October 7 Massacre: Ahead of a June 17-20 UN summit on Palestinian statehood convened by France and Saudi Arabia, the French foreign ministry announced that it had...
June 11, 2025
‘We Reject Any Notion of Equivalence’: Rubio Condemns Sanctions on Controversial Israeli Ministers by U.S. Allies
Two Right-Wing Ministers Sanctioned: Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement strongly condemning five U.S. allies for jointly sanctioning two right-wing Israeli cabinet...
June 11, 2025
India Orders New Fighter Jets Equipped With Israeli Technology
Indian Fighter Jets Modernized With Israeli Tech: The Indian Air Force will take delivery of dozens of new fighter jets fitted with Israeli defense technology as it seeks to modernize...
June 10, 2025
Pro-Hamas ‘Resilience Convoy’ Heads Across North Africa to Egyptian Border With Gaza
Activists Head to Gaza via Land Convoy: More than 7,000 pro-Hamas activists drawn from several North African countries crossed from Tunisia into Libya on June 10, traveling in a...
June 10, 2025
‘Israel’s Long Arm’: Israel Conducts First Naval Strike Against Houthis in Yemen
Hodeidah Port Struck: Israel responded to repeated missile and drone attacks launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen by conducting its first naval strike on Hodeidah port. Two missiles...
June 9, 2025
‘Not Acceptable to Us’: Iran Rejects U.S. Nuclear Proposal; IAEA Prepares to Censure the Regime
Iran Working on Counteroffer: The Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected the Trump administration’s proposal regarding a new nuclear deal on June 9 while stating that it would soon...
June 9, 2025
‘The Show Is Over’: Gaza-Bound Activist Vessel Redirected to Israel, GHF Pilots New Aid Delivery Initiative
IDF Redirects Vessel Set for Gaza: Israeli naval forces intercepted and redirected a Gaza-bound vessel called the “Madleen” on June 9, which was carrying several international...
June 7, 2025
Body of Thai Hostage Recovered from Gaza, IDF Eliminates Head of Mujahideen Movement
Body of Thai Hostage Returned: The IDF recovered the body of murdered Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta, who was kidnapped by the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement terrorists during the...
June 6, 2025
Iran Purchases Missile Fuel Materials From China
Iran Orders Missile Fuel Ingredient: Iran has ordered thousands of tons of a key ingredient in ballistic missile fuel from China as it seeks to rebuild its missile arsenal and those...
June 6, 2025
IDF Strikes Hezbollah UAV Factories and Storage in Beirut and Southern Lebanon
Latest Developments Israel Strikes Hezbollah Positions: The Israeli Air Force on June 5 struck multiple Hezbollah unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV or drone) production and storage facilities embedded in...
June 5, 2025
Israel Reportedly Arms Anti-Hamas Palestinians in Gaza
Palestinian Militia Reportedly Receives Weapons From Israel: A nascent Palestinian militia called the Popular Forces (PF), led by Gazan clan leader Yasser Abu Shabab, has received...
June 5, 2025
‘They Cannot Do Anything About This’: Khamenei Belittles U.S. Nuclear Proposal
Khamenei Calls U.S. Plan ‘Nonsense’: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called a U.S.-proposed outline for a nuclear deal “nonsense,” again rejecting the key...
June 5, 2025
IDF Recovers Bodies of 2 Israeli Americans Murdered by Hamas on October 7
Hostage Bodies Recovered: The IDF announced on June 5 that it had recovered the bodies of two Israeli Americans, Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gad Haggai, who were murdered during the...
June 4, 2025
‘Total Disconnection From Israeli Technology’: Spain Cancels Major Defense Contract With Israeli Subsidiary
Spain Cancels Weapons Contract: Spain canceled a $325 million contract for anti-tank missiles with a subsidiary of the Israeli defense company Rafael, the Spanish Defense Ministry...
June 4, 2025
Sharaa ‘Responsible for Every Threat’: Terrorists in Syria Launch Rockets Into Israel
Syrian Rockets Hit Israel: The IDF reported that two rockets crossed into Israeli territory from Syria on June 3 for the first time in over a year. The projectiles triggered alarms...
June 3, 2025
‘Hamas Wants to Control the Food’: Israel Again Accused of Shooting Gazans Near Aid Site as Three Israeli Soldiers Killed in Jabalia
Three Israeli Soldiers Killed: A roadside bomb killed three Israeli soldiers and wounded two others on June 2 during IDF operations in northern Gaza. The casualties were named as...
June 2, 2025
‘Brilliant Operation’: Ukraine Hammers Russian Bomber Fleet With Ambitious Drone Operation
Ukraine’s Surprise Drone Strike: Ukraine claimed to have destroyed or damaged nearly a third of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet on June 1 in its largest drone operation within...
June 2, 2025
‘False Reporting’: GHF Counters Widespread Media Claims of Israeli Attack on Palestinians Seeking Aid in Gaza
Aid Group Counters Media Reports: The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) rejected reports of civilian casualties at the organization’s Safe Distribution Sites after CNN, the BBC,...
June 2, 2025
‘Targeted Terror Attack’: Egyptian National Firebombs Pro-Israel Group in Boulder, Co., Advocating for Hostages in Gaza
Boulder Attack: A man using a “makeshift flamethrower” and “incendiary device” attacked members of a Boulder, Colorado-based pro-Israel group advocating for the release...
May 31, 2025
Amid New IAEA Reports, U.S. and E3 to Push Resolution Declaring Iran in Breach of Non-Proliferation Obligations
U.S. to Draft Resolution with E3 Partners: The United States, along with allies Britain, France, and Germany — known as the E3 — plans to submit a resolution to the International...
May 30, 2025
‘Stop Suppression and Plundering’: Escalating Iranian Trucker Strikes Garner Support
Support From Unions and Celebrities: Anti-government strikes by truckers across Iran have begun to garner support from prominent Iranian celebrities and other domestic labor unions....
May 30, 2025
Iranian, Russian Defense Companies Collaborating on Drone Production
Latest Developments Increased Russian Drone Production With Iranian Help: Iran is assisting Russia extensively with its domestic production of drones, according to a new report by a Washington, DC-based...
May 30, 2025
‘Crusade Against the Jewish State’: Israel Counters Macron’s Call for Hardened Stance on Israel
Israel Hits Back at Macron: Israel has countered French President Emmanuel Macron’s accusation that the Jewish state has imposed a “humanitarian blockade” in Gaza that is...
May 29, 2025
Israel Accepts Witkoff-Proposed Gaza Truce While Hamas Hedges
White House Hopes: Israel has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release plan proposed by President Donald Trump and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, the White House said...
May 29, 2025
Israeli Intelligence Reportedly Aiding Lebanese Army in Dismantling Hezbollah
LAF Destroying Hezbollah Infrastructure: The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) is reportedly using Israeli intelligence to locate and destroy Hezbollah’s weapons stockpiles and military...
May 29, 2025
Deaths Reported as Chaos Engulfs WFP Warehouse in Gaza
2 Palestinians Killed at WFP Warehouse: Two people were reportedly killed and several others injured when thousands of Gazans stormed one of the United Nations World Food Programme...
May 28, 2025
Iran Mulling Proposal For Stopgap Agreement to Pause Nuclear Enrichment
Demand for Unfrozen Funds: Iranian negotiators may propose a temporary agreement that pauses Iran’s nuclear enrichment in return for the United States unfreezing Iranian funds....
May 28, 2025
Weathering International Criticism, GHF Continues Aid Distribution Operation in Gaza
Thousands of Food Boxes Distributed to Gazans: The U.S.-Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) announced on May 28 the opening of a new secured site for humanitarian...
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