2025-06-17: Iran Roundup

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english.almanar.com.lb (2025-06-17). Trump Rejects to Back G7 Call for ME De-escalation, Returns to Washington with Fiery Posts. english.almanar.com.lb In the context of the US indisputable support for the criminal occupation entity, President Donald Trump rejected to back a G7 call for de-escalation in the Middle East, showing more signs of Washington's involvement in the ongoing Israeli war on Iran, at least politically so far. The French President Emanuel Macron said that Trump proposed …

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-06-17). Israelis Rush into Shelter Whenever Iranian Missile Force Decides: Hard Night of Blares. english.almanar.com.lb The Iranian Armed Forces continued their courageous confrontation with the Zionist entity and its war on the Islamic Republic, firing several missile salvos at the occupied Palestinian territories. A hard night of repeated blare of sirens exhausted the Israelis who rushed several times to take shelter in light of the occupation Army warnings. Heavy explosions …

tn.ai (2025-06-17). Sirens Sound across Occupied Territories As Iran Launches Fresh Missile, Drone Strikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Sirens sounded across the northern, central, and southern regions of the occupied Palestinian territories after Iran a massive barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli targets.

tn.ai (2025-06-17). Voice of Truth Cannot Be Silenced, IRGC Says after Israeli Bombing of IRIB. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) condemned the Israeli regime's attack on Iran's state television, stressing that such cowardly and terrorist acts will not silence the truth.

tn.ai (2025-06-17). Iran, Japan FMs Discuss Regional Developments amid Israeli Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Japan exchanged views on the latest regional developments as the Israeli regime continues its aggression on Iran.

Editor (2025-06-17). Israel Bombs Iranian State TV, Devastating Building During Live Broadcast. scheerpost.com An IAI Nimrod anti-tank laser homing missile. Jastrow, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | By Sharon Zhang / Israel bombed the Iranian state TV building in Tehran during a live broadcast on Monday, seemingly devastating the building as Israeli military officials falsely touted attacks on military targets. | A recording of

Editor (2025-06-17). Israel's War on Iran Was Made in USA: Trump Supported Attacks, While Faking Peace Talks. scheerpost.com By Ben Norton / Israel has launched a major attack on Iran, which could escalate into a larger war. | The United States is not just sitting on the sidelines, watching what is happening; the Donald Trump administration is directly involved. | The US government oversaw the attack. Washington provided Tel Aviv with crucial intelligence, to help it kill top Iranian officials, with US weapons. | Trump provided Israel with cover, by overseeing fake peace talks with Iran, which in reality were a…

Editor (2025-06-17). The Illegal Attack on Iran. scheerpost.com PM of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu visits US President Donald Trump April 7. Photo: X | By Vijay Prashad / Israel's consistent attacks on Iran since 2023 have all been illegal, violations of the United Nations Charter (1945). Iran is a member state of the United Nations and is therefore a sovereign state in the international order. If Israel had a problem with Iran, there are many mechanisms mandated by international law that permit Israel to bring complaints against Iran. | Thus far, Israel has avoided these inter…

SKWAWKBOX (2025-06-17). Despite Israel's attempt at complete info lockdown, footage of massive strikes on Tel Aviv leaks out. skwawkbox.org Video: Iranian missiles rain down on Israeli capital With Iran continuing mass retaliatory missile launches on Monday evening, the Israeli regime has ordered a complete block on media coverage of Iranian airstrikes on Israeli territory to try to mask the effectiveness of the strikes: The regime has reportedly begun arrests of anyone even trying to …

SKWAWKBOX (2025-06-17). Video: Iran 'hits Mossad, Unit 8200 HQs' in retaliation for attack on Iranian TV studio. skwawkbox.org Images of buildings in flames deleted from Israeli media but not before they leaked out Iran has responded to yesterday's Israeli attack on Iranian TV news studios by hitting both Israeli intelligence service Mossad's HQ and the Israeli military's notorious 'Unit 8200' spy unit HQ in daytime strikes, according to local reports quickly deleted under …

Answer Coalition (2025-06-17). Tell Congress ⚪ NO war on Iran! answercoalition.org

Binoy Kampmark (2025-06-17). Condemning the Right to Self Defence: Iran's Retaliation and Israel's Privilege. counterpunch.org There is a throbbing complaint among Western powers, including those in the European Union and the United States. Iran is not playing by the rules. Instead of accepting with dutiful meekness the slaughter of its military leadership and scientific personnel, Tehran decided, promptly, to respond to Israel's pre-emptive strikes launched on June 13. Instead of considering the dubious

Grant Inskeep (2025-06-17). Why America Won't Launch a War On Iran. counterpunch.org First off, where are they going to invade from? Iraq has US troops stationed in the country, but they have solid relations with the Iranians at this point. There is basically no chance the Iraqis allow the US military to stage an invasion from there and neither Iraq or Afghanistan are under direct US occupation any

Ron Jacobs (2025-06-17). Once Again, the Stupidity of War. counterpunch.org The attack that most of the world had been anticipating finally took place. Israel's expanding role as the world's leading aggressor nation added another brutal chapter to its growing legacy of destruction, death and disruption on June 13, 2025 when it attacked some of Iran's cities and military bases from the air. Despite the fact

Staff (2025-06-17). Trump urges Tehran evacuation, leaves G7 early. defenddemocracy.press US President Donald Trump leaves the G7 summit in Canada amid the escalating war between Israel and Iran, warning Tehran's residents to evacuate and hinting at imminent US action. US President Donald Trump abruptly cut short his attendance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada on Monday, citing the escalating Israeli war on …

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-06-17). We Must Oppose War With Iran At The Top Of Our Lungs. caitlinjohnstone.com.au

Medea Benjamin (2025-06-17). Israel's Strikes on Iran Spark Growing Dissent in Congress. counterpunch.org

Mike Walter (2025-06-17). The Heat: Israel-Iran Conflict. america.cgtn.com

MPower Action (2025-06-17). Wednesday 6/18: Emergency Iran Webinar. indybay.org Zoom | mpoweraction.org/urgentiran

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). True Promise III: Iran's new missile barrage sends Israeli settlers fleeing and hits key targets. presstv.ir IRGC carried out the eighth wave of missile strikes against the occupied territories as part of the 'Operation True Promise III' early on Monday.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Pezeshkian: We must stand united against genocidal Israeli regime's aggression. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian people need unity and solidarity more than ever and must join hands and stand firmly against the aggression of the Israeli regime.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Qalibaf: We'll give you hell; savage enemy's disrespect for red lines 'knows no bounds'. presstv.ir Iran's Parliament speaker says the Iranian armed forces will render the savage enemy helpless.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Iran's Parliament approves Madanizadeh as economy minister with overwhelming majority. presstv.ir Iran's Parliament gives a vote of confidence to Ali Madanizadeh as the new minister of economy.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Iran downs another American-made Israeli drone. presstv.ir Iran's military downs an advanced American-made Israeli drone.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Iran executes Mossad spy as it inflicts heavy blow to Israeli espionage network. presstv.ir Iran has executed a man convicted of collaborating with Israel's Mossad spy agency.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Tehran: Israel targets Iranian civilians with US-supplied weapons; negotiations 'meaningless'. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the Israeli regime attacked Iran using US-supplied weapons.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Israel asks Iran, through intermediaries, to stop attacks, return to nuclear talks: US media. presstv.ir A senior Iranian source in Tehran tells NBC that Israel asked Iran to stop attacks and return to the nuclear talks with the US.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Iran says 45 children, women killed by Israel, condemns attack on hospital as 'war crime'. presstv.ir Iran's government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says at least 45 women and children have been martyred and another 75 injured in Israel's acts of aggression on the country over the past few days.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Iran's decision on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty hinges on war developments: Envoy. presstv.ir Iran's ambassador to the IAEA says the country's decision to withdraw from the Treaty on the NPT will depend on future developments regarding Israel's acts of aggression on the Islamic Republic.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Attack on Iran's media: Israeli regime bombs IRIB building in new war crime. presstv.ir Israeli regime carried out a fresh act of aggression on Monday by targeting the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting in Tehran.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Iran launches fresh phase of Op. True Promise III with new surprises for regime. presstv.ir In a new phase of Operation True Promise III, Iran launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones at the occupied Palestinian territories on Monday.

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Blackout: Israel bans live aerial feeds as Iranian missiles pound occupied territories. presstv.ir As soon as Iran launched the ninth phase of its retaliatory operation, True Promise III, on Monday, Israeli regime imposed a sweeping media blackout.

San José Against War (2025-06-17). Tuesday 6/17: Hands off Iran Emergency Protest. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library | Corner of East San Fernando Street & South 4th Street | San José, CA 95112…

presstv.ir (2025-06-17). Hamas praises 'pivotal' role of martyred Iranian cmdrs. in supporting Palestinian cause. presstv.ir Hamas praises the "pivotal and historic" role of martyred high-ranking Iranian commanders in supporting the Palestinian cause.

Aseel Saleh (2025-06-17). Iran calls on US to restrain Israel as its attacks face global condemnation. peoplesdispatch.org Israel has killed over 200 people in Iran since it initiated its unprovoked aggression last Friday. Since then, it has deliberately targeted civilian facilities, including a TV office and a hospital.

Claudia Aranda (2025-06-17). ISRAEL — June 16, 2025. pressenza.com Clear intensification of the conflict: 24 dead and nearly 600 wounded after waves of Iranian missiles | The conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated sharply over the past 72 hours, with a confirmed toll of 24 dead and 592 wounded, according to Israel's Ministry of Health on Monday. This marks the highest casualty point since the start of Iran's so‚Äëcalled "True Promise III" offensive, launched in retaliation for recent Israeli bombings on nuclear facilities within Iranian territory. | The Iranian attacks, comprising three large waves of ballistic missiles, struck at least 30 locations in Is…

aljazeera (2025-06-17). Israel and Iran trade strikes as hostilities extend into fifth day. aljazeera.com Concerns grow that the conflict could spark a wider regional war.

aljazeera (2025-06-17). Israel strikes Iran: Is the world close to a nuclear radiation incident? aljazeera.com Israel's attacks on Iran's atomic facilities have increased risks of nuclear and chemical contamination, experts say.

aljazeera (2025-06-17). Ships collide in Hormuz Strait in shadow of Israel-Iran war. aljazeera.com Incident in strategic waterway said to be 'not security related' despite potential effects of conflict.

aljazeera (2025-06-17). Israeli's "not ready for " this level of destruction" in Iran war. aljazeera.com "I think it's going to continue escalating, the war that Israel has declared on Iran."

aljazeera (2025-06-17). Only the US can get Israel to "stop the attacks" on Iran. aljazeera.com Barbara Slavin says Israel can't destroy Iran's nuclear programme without help from the US.

Pacific Media Watch (2025-06-17). Attack on Iran's state media Israel bombs IRIB building in new war crime. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Israel targeted one of the buildings of the state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran on the fourth day of attacks on Iran, interrupting a live news broadcast, reports Press TV. The attack, involving at least four bombs, struck the central building housing IRIB's news department, while a live news…

ecns.cn (2025-06-17). IAEA chief confirms radiological contamination within Iran's atomic energy facilities. ecns.cn Radiological and chemical contamination has been confirmed within the Natanz nuclear energy facility in central Iran, the chief of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2025-06-17). China begins evacuating citizens from Iran, Israel amid rising regional tensions. ecns.cn China has begun evacuating its citizens from Iran and Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Tuesday, as tensions in the region continue to escalate following recent cross-border strikes and rising instability. Some citizens have already been safely relocated, and diplomatic missions are working with other agencies to ensure further evacuations.

ecns.cn (2025-06-17). Israeli strikes on Iran slammed as unlawful. ecns.cn Israel's "preemptive" strikes on Iran violate key principles of international law, and the deliberate targeting of nuclear scientists covered by humanitarian law could amount to unlawful killing, experts said.

ecns.cn (2025-06-17). Arab and Muslim nations condemn Israeli strike on Iran, calling de-escalation. ecns.cn They also called for the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and the principles of good neighborliness, urging all parties to settle their disputes by peaceful means.

ecns.cn (2025-06-17). China urges all parties to take measures to ease Iran-Israel tensions. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun speaks at a press conference in Beijing, June 16, 2025.China's Foreign Ministry on Monday urged relevant parties to defuse tensions between Iran and Israel and prevent the region from spiraling into greater turmoil.

Staff (2025-06-17). Five lightly wounded after Iranian missile barrage hits central Israel. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Five lightly wounded in Iranian missile barrage Tuesday morning; eight killed Monday morning, one still missing ‚ñ Emergency services report 21 dead, 631 wounded in Israel since Friday ‚ñ IRAN: 45 women and children killed in Iran on Monday, 75 wounded, Iran gov't says ‚ñ GAZA: 45 Palestinians killed in shootings near food distribution centers on Tuesday, Hamas-run Health Ministry says…

Yaniv Kubovich (2025-06-17). IDF says it killed new Iranian wartime army chief after predecessor killed days ago. haaretz.com Ali Shadmani oversaw joint operations between Iranian defense organizations, including the army and the Revolutionary Guards, the army said. His predecessor, Gholam Ali Rashid, was pivotal to Iran's regional military expansion…

Adi Hashmonai (2025-06-17). Daniel Avraham identified as one of three killed in Iranian missile strike on Haifa oil refinery. haaretz.com Rescue teams struggled to reach them due to a fire blocking access and recovered their bodies the next morning. The blaze disrupted operations at the refinery and caused air pollution, though current levels pose no health risk…

Amos Harel (2025-06-17). With its goals in Iran out of reach and its endgame unclear, next for Israel? haaretz.com Despite a dazzling start to its campaign against, Israel's military moves are far from over. A war of attrition is a dangerous scenario, but Trump still has the ability to completely change the balance of power…

Zvi Bar'el (2025-06-17). dream of taking down the Iranian regime could quickly become a nightmare. haaretz.com While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers toppling Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, he must first consider the many alternative leaders in Tehran who will do anything to survive…

Chaim Levinson (2025-06-17). true goal in the war with Iran is the one he openly admitting. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister often speaks of 'historical changes that will be talked about for generations' — and his real ambitions for this war against Iran certainly fit the description…

Chuck Freilich (2025-06-17). Three endgame scenarios for Iran War — and why none of them add up. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu understandably wishes to be remembered as the savior who realized his decades-long promise to deliver the people of Israel from the existential Iranian threat. But it seems he has spun an Iranian roulette wheel, and we are just along for the ride…

The Independent (2025-06-17). Iranian missile hits Israel's largest oil refinery. independent.co.ug JERUSALEM | Xinhua | An Iranian missile struck Israel's largest oil refinery complex in the northern port city of Haifa early on Monday, killing three workers and sparking a fire at the facility, Israel's military censor said in a statement. The missile hit the Bazan oil refinery before dawn, igniting a blaze that continued into …

The Independent (2025-06-17). Trump, Iran and trade leave G7 divided. independent.co.ug CALGARY, Canada | Xinhua | The Group of Seven (G7) leaders met for the first day of the two-day summit in Kananaskis in the province of Alberta, Canada, on Monday with emerging disagreements. According to CNN, U.S. President Donald Trump does not intend to sign a joint statement calling for de-escalation between Israel and Iran. …

newarab (2025-06-17). Airports close across the Mideast amid Israel-Iran conflict. newarab.com After He fled to Tehran after the strike Sunday, but no taxi would take him to the border as the conflict between Iran and Israel intensified. | "Flights, markets, everyth…

newarab (2025-06-17). Explainer: How do Israel and Iran compare in military strength. newarab.com The war between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, with both sides vowing to use maximum pressure on their enemy following days of violence triggered by Decades of preparations for this conflict, a years-long shadow war and brewing regional tensions blew up on Friday 13 June when Israel bombarded Iran, hitting key nuclear and military sites and Iran has since fired s…

newarab (2025-06-17). Iran-linked hackers launch wave of cyberattacks on Israel. newarab.com There has been a surge in cyber threats against Israel-based cybersecurity firm Radware said on Sunday it had recorded a 700 percent increase in attacks since 13 June, when Israel began its unprecedented attack against Iranian nuclear and military sites. | The data indicate a "significant escalation in malicious network activity…

newarab (2025-06-17). Iran: Preparing bill to leave nuclear non-proliferation treaty. newarab.com Iranian parliamentarians are preparing a bill that could push Tehran toward exiting the "In light of recent developments, we will take an appropriate decision. Government has to enforce parliament bills but such a proposal is just being prepared and we will coordinate in the later stages with parliament," the ministry's spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei…

newarab (2025-06-17). Mossad's reach inside Iran exposed as Tehran arrests 28 'agents'. newarab.com In the outskirts of Rey, south of Tehran, Iranian authorities announced the dismantlement of a "clandestine drone-bomb factory" To Iranian officials, the discovery was hailed as a sign of vigilance. But to analysts, it pointed to something more alarming. They see it as evidence of a sustained intelligence offensive…

newarab (2025-06-17). Netanyahu claims Iran strikes 'changing face of Middle East'. newarab.com The remarks came hours after a dramatic Israeli attack on an Iranian state TV building that forced a presenter to flee mid-broadcast under a shower of dust and debris – prompting a threat of retaliation against Israeli news channels by Tehran. | After decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel on…

newarab (2025-06-17). Trump to leave G7 early after warning of Iran attack. newarab.com US President Donald Trump was leaving After a day of speaking with G7 leaders at a Canada summit about the need for a negotiated deal, Trump took to social media to back Israel and issue "Eve…

newarab (2025-06-17). US military boosts Mideast 'capabilities' amid Israel-Iran conflict. newarab.com The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was leaving Southeast Asia on Monday after canceling a Vietnam visit, as the Pentagon announced it was sending "additional capabilities" to the Middle East amid At 13: 45 GMT, the carrier was traveling through the Malacca Strait toward the Indian Ocean, according to Marine Traffic, a ship-tracking site. | A Vietnamese government official confirmed to AFP that a planned reception aboard the USS Nimitz on June 20, as part of the ship's expected June…

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos (2025-06-17). Is Israel's favorite US general helping to push us into war? responsiblestatecraft.org

WSWS (2025-06-17). US surges warships and aircraft to Middle East, as Trump says "evacuate Tehran" wsws.org On Sunday, US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, "IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON … Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!"

WSWS (2025-06-17). German government supports Israeli war of aggression. wsws.org The German government's support for Israel's assault on Iran shows that it is willing to stop at nothing in the pursuit of its geopolitical interests.

aljazeera (2025-06-17). Trump leaves G7 summit early warning Tehran to evacuate. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Canada early, warning people in Tehran they should evacuate immediately.

ecns.cn (2025-06-17). Netanyahu says Israel 'in control' of Teheran skies. ecns.cn But the IAEA says that underneath the halls and chambers of the facility, it expects there to be some kind of radiological or chemical contamination in the form of vapors or gases.

Dr.Nadia Helmy (2025-06-16). China Mediates Between Iran and Israel in Bid to Halt War Under Xi's Global Security Initiative. moderndiplomacy.eu China's response was to strongly condemn Israel's actions, which violate all basic norms governing international relations. The Chinese Foreign Ministry considered the attacks on Tehran's nuclear facilities to set a dangerous precedent, the repercussions of which could be disastrous for international peace and stability. In response to this direct military confrontation between Israel and Iran, …

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