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Iran orders closure of Strait of Hormuz — putting one-fifth of world’s oil supply at risk

Jun 22, 2025 by
New York Post

Iran’s parliament has voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping channel through which around 20% of the world’s daily oil flows.
US steps into war between Israel and Iran, strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites

Jun 22, 2025 by
APNews

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel ’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.

➤ Iran's atomic body condemns American assault on nuclear sites, vows legal action

➤ Yemen’s Houthis Say May Attack US Ships If US Attacks Iran

➤ Iranian state media claims targeted nuclear sites and their uranium stockpiles were previously evacuated
Federal Judge Orders Release of Palestine Defender Mahmoud Khalil

Jun 21, 2025 by
AntiWar.com

A federal judge in New Jersey on Friday ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident and former Columbia University graduate student arrested in March and marked for deportation amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestine activists.
Tulsi Gabbard now says Iran could produce nuclear weapon 'within weeks'

Jun 21, 2025 by
BBC

Tulsi Gabbard says Iran could produce nuclear weapons "within weeks", months after she testified before Congress that the country was not building them.

➤ Gabbard Falls in Line, Claims Iran Close to Nukes
Israel Slaughters 140 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours

Jun 19, 2025 by
AntiWar.com

Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Wednesday that Israeli forces killed at least 140 Palestinians and wounded 560 over the previous 24-hour period as the daily US-backed massacres continue while the world is focused on the Israel-Iran war.
Trump to make a decision on Iran within two weeks

Jun 19, 2025 by
Politico

“Iran has all that it needs to achieve a nuclear weapon,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. “All they need is a decision from the supreme leader to do that.”
IAEA chief confirms agency has 'no proof' Iran building nuclear bomb

Jun 19, 2025 by
Cradle.co

Israel has been pushing the US to join its war against Iran and take part in strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities
As Israel Targets Iran’s Nuclear Program, It Has a Secret One of Its Own

Jun 18, 2025 by
New York Times

Since shortly after it was founded in 1948, Israel has been intent on building a nuclear program to ensure its survival.
Israel Is Running Low on Defensive Interceptors, Official Says

Jun 18, 2025 by
WSJ

Israel is running low on defensive Arrow interceptors, according to a U.S. official, raising concern about the country’s ability to counter long-range ballistic missiles from Iran if the conflict isn’t resolved soon.
Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel-Iran air war rages on

Jun 18, 2025 by
Reuters

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/JERUSALEM, June 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump called on Tuesday for Iran's unconditional surrender and warned U.S. patience was wearing thin, but said there was no intention to kill Iran's leader "for now", as the Israel-Iran air war entered a sixth day.

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