(2025-06-17). How Trump Launched His Own War In The Middle East. levernews.com Just when it seemed the geopolitical horrors in the Middle East couldn't get worse, Israel went from leveling Gaza to launching a war against Iran. The offensive started while President Donald Trump was pressing for an Iran nuclear deal that would limit the country's capacity to build nuclear weapons — and yet still Trump
(2025-06-17). Democracy Now! 2025-06-17 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 17, 2025; Preemptive Strike or Act of War? Israel Attacked Iran Amid Sinking Global Support for Assault on Gaza; "We Loved Her": MN AG Keith Ellison Mourns His Friend Melissa Hortman, Slams Republican Rhetoric; Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister on U.S. Embargo, Trump's Deportations, Israel's War on Iran & Gaza | Headlines for June 17, 2025; Preemptive Strike or Act of War? Israel Attacked Iran Amid Sinking Global Support for Assault on Gaza; "We Loved Her": MN AG Keith Ellison Mourns His Friend Melissa Hortman, Slams Republican Rhetoric; Cuban Deputy Foreign Minist…
(2025-06-17). Israeli Airstrikes Blunt Iranian Long-Range Ballistic Missile Threat (Updated). twz.com 
Israel's campaign against Iranian ballistic missiles and their launchers appears to be having an effect. On Tuesday,
(2025-06-17). Inspired By Ukraine War, Europe Is Developing Shahed-Style One-Way Attack Drones. twz.com 
The Iranian-designed
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2025-06-17). IRIB Attack Reveals Israel's Frustration: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned the Israeli airstrike on the Iranian state broadcaster's buildings as a cowardly move that indicated the Zionist regime's frustration.
(2025-06-17). Yemen Strongly Condemns Israeli Terror Attack on Iran's State Media. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen strongly condemned the Israeli regime's brutal terrorist attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran's state broadcaster, vowing solidarity with Iran against Zionist aggression.
(2025-06-17). Turkey Condemns Israeli Strike on Iranian State Media Building as 'Barbaric'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The head of Turkey's Presidential Communications Directorate has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's deadly airstrike on Iran's state broadcaster building, calling the attack a blatant massacre of journalists and civilians.
(2025-06-17). Hybrid Offense in Progress against Iran: IRGC Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Iran is facing an act of aggression that includes a combination of all components of power.
(2025-06-17). Iran Hails PGCC Statement in Condemnation of Israeli Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson welcomed a communiqué issued by the foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council which has condemned the Israeli violation of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2025-06-17). Israel Confronts Harsh Reality of War As Iranian Retaliation Shatters Illusions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli analysts and military officials admit the regime miscalculated in launching aggression against Iran, acknowledging the Islamic Republic's deep-rooted strength, strategic deterrence, and ability to inflict unprecedented damage on the Zionist entity's core.
(2025-06-17). Mossad Center Hit in Iran's Strike: IRGC. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced that it has launched a successful missile attack on a major center of the Zionist regime's Mossad spy agency in Tel Aviv.
(2025-06-17). New Iranian Missile Used against Israeli Regime: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Armed Forces employed a new missile in the latest round of retaliatory strikes against the Zionist regime on Tuesday, the spokesperson for the Defense Ministry of Iran said.
(2025-06-17). Families of Iranian Terror Victims Condemn Israeli Attack, Call for Retaliation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Families of Iranian terror victims have condemned Israel for committing a war crime following a "barbaric" airstrike in the early hours of Friday that killed top Iranian commanders, scientists and civilians, calling for swift retaliation.
(2025-06-17). Iran Condemns G7's Biased Statement. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson hit back at the leaders of the G7 who have expressed support for the Israeli regime and accused Iran of being a source of regional instability while the Zionists have started a flagrant act of aggression against the Iranian people.
(2025-06-17). Sponsors of Israel Accountable for Spread of War, Iran Warns EU3. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned the European troika that the supporters and apologists for the Israeli regime's war of aggression against Iran will be responsible for the consequences of any escalation of the war.
(2025-06-17). All Border Crossings Open: Iranian Official. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — None of the land border crossings around Iran is closed, an official said.
(2025-06-17). Top Commander: Iran to Embark on Punitive Action against Israeli Regime. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces unveiled plans for "punitive operations" against the Zionist regime, saying the counterattacks that Iran has carried out so far were merely aimed at deterrence.
(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 …
(2025-06-17). Video: former Israeli negotiator warns of Israeli 'false flag' attacks to bring US into direct war on Iran. skwawkbox.org 
Netanyahu is shaken at Iran's retaliation and already trying to manipulate US into bailing out genocidal Israel again Former Israeli negotiator Daniel Levi has told Al Jazeera that the world needs to be "on the lookout for false flag operations" in which Israel attacks US interests and pretends Iran was the perpetrator, to try to …
(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 …
(2025-06-17). Cuba condena en Ginebra ataques de Israel contra Irán. radiohc.cu Ginebra, 17 jun (RHC) Cuba condenó hoy aquí ante la Conferencia de Desarme de las Naciones Unidas los ataques israelíes contra Irán y denunció el apoyo de Estados Unidos a una conducta que tildó de repudiable e irresponsable.
(2025-06-17). We must oppose war with Iran at the top of our lungs. strategic-culture.su Anyone who supports this war is an enemy of the human species. | By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Presi…
(2025-06-17). G7 leaders should demonstrate to Iran they respect democracy and the will of the people. pressenza.com Earlier Today, on the Truth Social network, President Trump issued a serious warning to the nearly 10 million residents of the Iranian capital. "Everyone should evacuate Tehran immediately," he warned. | CNN reported that the President had summoned national security personnel to the Situation Room, the White House crisis management room. The President abruptly left the G7 meeting. | Shortly after Trump's statement, the G7 leaders issued a joint statement affirming that "Israel has the right to defend itself" and "the importance of protecting civilians." | Clearly, civilians must be protected. Moreover, this idea…
(2025-06-17). Jordan advocates halting escalation between Iran and Israel. plenglish.com Amman, June 17 (Prensa Latina) Jordanian King Abdullah II called for intensified efforts to contain the escalating conflict between Iran and the Israeli regime and achieve general calm in the Middle East.
(2025-06-17). Iran confirms use of new missile in retaliation against Israel. plenglish.com Tehran, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Iran's Armed Forces today employed a new missile in the latest round of retaliatory strikes against Israel, Defense Ministry spokesman Alireza Talaee Nik confirmed.
(2025-06-17). Iran Now First Line of Defense of BRICS and the Global South. thealtworld.com This is as serious as it gets. Let's survey the chessboard — from micro to macro. | The crying shadow in the funeral dance,
| The loud lament of the disconsolate chimera.
| T. S. Eliot, Burnt Norton | Israel's shock'n awe on Iran — straight from the trademark US playbook — essentially failed, despite the initial combination of speed, meticulous military planning and the element of surprise, including hacking the Iranian electronic communications within the military grid; decapitation of the vertical IRGC nomenklatura; the spiderweb drone attack playbook; and bombing — ultimately…
(2025-06-17). Trump on the brink of Iran war w/ Brian Berletic (Live). thealtworld.com Trump on the brink of Iran war w/ Brian Berletic (Live) | @AXChristoforou & @AMercouris of @TheDuranReal…
(2025-06-17). After Iraq There's No Excuse For Buying The War Lies About Iran: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com There is absolutely no excuse for buying into the war propaganda about Iran after what we all …
(2025-06-17). Lawmakers move to block Trump from dragging US into war with Iran amid Israeli escalation. nationofchange.org As Israel intensifies strikes on Iran, Democratic and Republican lawmakers introduce legislation to restrain Trump from launching unauthorized military action.
(2025-06-17). An Iranian-American View: Tehran will Never Surrender. juancole.com 
Out beyond the ideas of wrongdoing and right doing, there is a field. I'll meet you there. —Rumi Like the rest of the world, I got up on Friday morning June 13 to hear the shocking news. It was truly Friday the 13th. When asked sometimes before where I am originally from, I used to …
(2025-06-17). U.S. Intel Says Iran Isn't a Nuclear Threat. Israel Wants the U.S. to Bomb It Anyway. theintercept.com 
The U.S. is helping Israel wage war on Iran over its nuclear program. But U.S. intelligence says Iran is not building a bomb.
(2025-06-17). Trump Cuts G7 Summit Short as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-17). Kurdish-American Faces Trial Orchestrated by Iran-Backed Forces in Iraq. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-17). What's Behind Syria's Silence on the Iran-Israel War? themedialine.org 
(2025-06-17). Going at It Alone: Can Israel Complete Its Mission in Iran Without US Assistance? themedialine.org 
(2025-06-17). Iron Dome Faces Real Test as Iran Fires Hundreds of Missiles. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-17). Israel Targets Iran's Elite as Civilians Face the Fallout. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-17). Israel Kills Iran's Top War Planner in Targeted Strike. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-17). Iran will never yield to US pressure, says ambassador amid escalating tensions. geo.tv 
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam gestures during an event at the National Defence University in Islamabad in this image released on September 11, 2023. — NDU websiteISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri on Tuesday categorically ruled…
(2025-06-17). Trump says US won't kill Iran's supreme leader, 'at least not for now'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. — Reuters/FilePresident Donald Trump dramatically stepped up his rhetoric against Iran's supreme leader Tuesday, saying on social media that the United States knows where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is located…
(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 …
(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
(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
(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
(2025-06-17). The US Must Not be Dragged Into Netanyahu's War on Iran. counterpunch.org Netanyahu started this war with a surprise unilateral attack against Iran, which has already killed hundreds of people and wounded many more. This attack was specifically designed to sabotage American diplomatic efforts: Israel assassinated the man overseeing Iran's nuclear negotiating team, despite the fact that further talks with the United States were scheduled for Sunday.
(2025-06-17). Escalation of Israeli attacks on Iran risks causing serious radioactive contamination. commondreams.org The Nobel Peace Prize-winning International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, ICAN, has responded to the escalation in Israel's air strikes on Iran, including on its nuclear programme, by calling for an immediate end to attacks on nuclear facilities.ICAN's Executive Director, Melissa Parke, said: "The escalation in the conflict following nuclear-armed Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities has to stop before it is too late. Attacking nuclear facilities is illegal and threatens to release radiation, causing a long term threat to people's health and the environment. The conflict is also a threat to inte…
(2025-06-17). Tell Congress ⚪ NO war on Iran! answercoalition.org 
(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
(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…
(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…
(2025-06-17). Trump Urges Tehran Evacuation as Explosions Rock Iranian Capital. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-17). Iranians 'told to evacuate' as Israel steps up attacks on Tehran. aljazeera.com Israel appears to be expanding strikes on the Iranian capital after US president calls for 10 million to leave the city.
(2025-06-17). Israel and Iran trade further strikes as hostilities extend into fifth day. aljazeera.com Concerns grow that the conflict could spark a wider regional war.
(2025-06-17). Mapping Iran's oil and gas sites and those attacked by Israel. aljazeera.com Iran is a top 10 oil and gas producer, making its energy sites crucial to both regional and global markets.
(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.
(2025-06-17). Trump seeks 'real end, not ceasefire' as Israel-Iran conflict heats up. aljazeera.com US president's comments come after he warns Tehran residents to leave 'immediately'.
(2025-06-17). What is the NPT, and why has Iran threatened to pull out of the treaty? aljazeera.com The NPT bars members that don't have nuclear weapons from acquiring them. But critics call the treaty discriminatory.
(2025-06-17). Air strikes hit Tehran as Israel says it killed Iranian military commander. aljazeera.com Israeli air strikes hit targets in Iran with explosions seen in the capital Tehran.
(2025-06-17). Can Israel really destroy Iran's nuclear facilities? aljazeera.com Israel's strikes on Iran have attacked several key nuclear sites but analysts believe Iran's nuclear capabilities are fa…
(2025-06-17). Israeli intelligence buildings targeted as Iran claims direct hit. aljazeera.com Video of an Iranian attack on and near Israeli intelligence buildings near Tel Aviv has been circulating online.
(2025-06-17). Israel's strike on Iran state media part of wider strategy. aljazeera.com Israel's strike on Iran's state TV comes as part of a wider policy to mute journalists, media outlets and information.
(2025-06-17). Trump says he's seeking a "real end" to Iran-Israel conflict. aljazeera.com Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One he's looking for a "real end" to the Iran-Israel conflict,…
(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.
(2025-06-17). As Israeli attacks draw tit-for-tat missile responses from Iran and shuts Haifa refinery, Gaza genocide continues. asiapacificreport.nz 
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2025-06-17). Israelis quietly flee to Europe by yacht to escape Iran missiles. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Israelis are quietly fleeing the country by yacht after the government ordered airlines not to let citizens leave as Yachts are Israeli daily Haaretz reported that groups online had formed to coordinate alternative escape routes by sea just days afte…
(2025-06-17). For the first time ever, Israel is asking America to fight alongside it — or for it. haaretz.com Breaking the longest taboo, Israel is requesting not defensive support but direct military involvement: U.S. pilots and planes, to bomb Iran's uranium enrichment facility in Fordow. It is an unprecedented peak in Israel's reliance on the U.S.
(2025-06-17). combative rhetoric forces Iran into a fateful, high-stakes decision. haaretz.com As American involvement in Israel's war appears imminent, Tehran faces an urgent choice: strike first while it can, or risk being wrong about Trump's intentions — again…
(2025-06-17). Tree of life: How a ficus saved a Tel Aviv street from missile. haaretz.com Iran's strike on Tel Aviv Monday night left behind a neighborhood of ruined buildings and a shattered sense of security — but one tree became an unlikely symbol of hope…
(2025-06-17). Israel shortens missile alert system as Iranian barrages continue targeting Israelis. haaretz.com Under the new guidelines, a preliminary warning will be sent about 10 minutes before a missile alarm sounds, when the missiles appear on radar…
(2025-06-17). moment chose Huckabee urges Trump to listen to God as he weighs U.S. role in Israel-Iran war. haaretz.com Israel's ambassador to the U.S., an evangelical pastor, said Trump is perhaps 'the most consequential president' in history, as Vice President Vance noted the president may decide he needs to take 'further action to end Iranian enrichment'…
(2025-06-17). Trump dismisses U.S. intelligence assessments as White House rift widens over nuclear threat. haaretz.com Echoing Netanyahu, Trump insists Iran is nearing a nuclear weapon, sidelining U.S. intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard — even as prominent MAGA voices grow louder in opposing American military action in Iran…
(2025-06-17). Trump leaves G7 summit early due to Iran-Israel war, White House says. haaretz.com Before leaving the G7 summit, the U.S. president made an offer for a cease-fire between Israel and Iran, France's Macron said. Trump later said he wanted the vice president and Middle East envoy Steven Witkoff to negotiate with Iran…
(2025-06-17). of work down the Iranian missile tore through leading science institute. haaretz.com When the Iranians targeted the Weizmann Institute early Sunday morning, they destroyed labs that will have to be rebuilt from scratch and set back research by many years…
(2025-06-17). 2025 Maccabiah Games scheduled for July postponed by year over Israel-Iran war. haaretz.com The last round of the so-called 'Jewish Olympics,' meant to take place in the summer of 2021, was also postponed by a year — that time because of the global pandemic…
(2025-06-17). why despite pleas Iranians rising up. haaretz.com In the aftermath of the recent Israeli strikes in Iran, aside from state-orchestrated anti-Israel rallies, no comparable popular uprising has occurred. Will Iranians really rise up against their government the way Israeli leaders hope?
(2025-06-17). Israel to help coordinate exit from country when Ben-Gurion Airport reopens. haaretz.com Amid the Israel-Iran war, a new initiative aims to coordinate tourists' departure once airports reopen, with some tourists already seeking exits via neighboring countries and Cyprus. Land crossings with Jordan and Egypt are still operational…
(2025-06-17). Predatory Sparrow: Pro-Israeli hackers claim attack on Revolutionary Guards bank. haaretz.com Called Predatory Sparrow, the group claims that it has paralyzed a bank that has helped to channel funds to Iran's nuclear program…
(2025-06-17). Iranians seek temporary refuge in neighboring Turkey as conflict with Israel escalates. haaretz.com Turkish officials dismissed social media reports of a large-scale influx of Iranians fleeing Israeli strikes, but witnesses say there is a rise in refugees. 'Hopefully, it is over in one or two months so we can return,' one says…
(2025-06-17). Israeli army estimates: Iran is unable to launch as many missiles as it wants. haaretz.com Since Thursday night, the IDF destroyed over 200 missile launchers, which constitute around half of Iran's total launchers, the IDF said: 'These actions are thwarting large parts of the attacks against Israel'…
(2025-06-17). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Egypt feels the heat from Israel's war on Iran. newarab.com 
(2025-06-17). How Kurdish groups in Iran are reacting to Israel's war. newarab.com 
(2025-06-17). G7 expresses support for Israel, says Iran source of instability. newarab.com 
The The air war between Iran and Israel – which began on Friday when Israel attacked Iran with air strikes – has raised alarms in a region that had already been on edge since the start of…
(2025-06-17). How has Israel's opposition responded to the Iran conflict. newarab.com 
As Israel wages its most The New Arab takes a look at how opponents of Centre: | The political centre, represented by opposition leader…
(2025-06-17). How Israel's defence system is built to exclude Palestinians. newarab.com 
(2025-06-17). Iran missile arsenal: What's been fired at Israel, what hasn't. newarab.com 
(2025-06-17). Iran newsreader lauded after Israeli attack on state broadcaster. newarab.com 
An Iranian state news anchor has become one of the defining images of the first four days of the Sahar Emami – one of the country's most prominent newsreaders — was presenting live on-air on Monday when Israeli warplanes bombed the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster IRIB. | Footage captured the sound of the blasts as missiles struck the building and showed smoke filling the studio as the lights went out. | Emami, who was shown leaving the studio following the explosions, resumed her broadcast shortly after…
(2025-06-17). Israel confirms 'Rising Lion' name linked to Iran's Shah flag. newarab.com 
Israel has confirmed that its In an X post on Tuesday by Israel's official Persian-language account, Tel Aviv appeared to reference the imperial Lion and Sun emblem associated with the Pahlavi dynasty. The caption, in Persian, read: "The rise of the lions for the victory of light over darkness." | While Israel has not officially exp…
(2025-06-17). Israel says killed top Iran commander and aide to supreme leader. newarab.com 
(2025-06-17). Israeli attacks on Iran trigger panic and exodus from Tehran. newarab.com 
It was on the fourth day of Israeli bombing that the elderly couple made They had initially planned to stay in their home, believing
(2025-06-17). Oil prices rally, stocks slide as traders track Israel-Iran war. newarab.com 
Oil prices jumped and stocks mostly fell Tuesday after US President Investors' optimism the previous day that the
(2025-06-17). One by one, Iran's allies fall silent in Israel's new war. newarab.com 
(2025-06-17). Which airlines cut flights in Mideast amid Israel—Iran conflict. newarab.com 
Airlines across the Middle East, North Africa and beyond are cancelling or restricting flights to Iran, Israel and neighbouring countries as The wave of suspensions follows Israel's decision to ramp up air defences amid fears of Iranian retaliation for recent covert attacks. In response, airports in Iran and Iraq have imposed shutdowns, while Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv remains closed to commercial traffic. | With airspace closures spreading and airports under pressure, carriers are grounding flig…
(2025-06-17). Why only US bunker-buster bombs can strike Iran's Fordow site. newarab.com 
As Buried beneath 80 to 90 metres of rock inside a mountain near the city of Qom, the site is effectively shielded from any known Israeli air-launched munitions. | The F…
(2025-06-17). Is Israel's favorite US general helping to push us into war? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-06-17). Trump's demand for Iran's surrender will only guarantee war. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Something happened yesterday, and Trump is now determined to take the country to a war of choice. He can change his mind at the last minute, as he did in 2019, but short of that, there will be war.It is important to understand that capitulation is most likely not an option for Iran for a variety of reasons.First, Trump's conduct in the past 10 days has destroyed any confidence Tehran has in him and his desire for a peaceful outcome. For the Iranians to ever back down from their long-standing position to never give up enrichment, they must have confidence that backing down ends the conflict. They have no such…
(2025-06-17). House joins Senate in push against war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org 
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers wants to limit President Trump's ability to go to war with Iran. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky)
(2025-06-17). Poll: Trump voters don't want US involved in Israel's war on Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org 
More than half of those Americans who supported Donald Trump for president in 2024 don't think the U.S. military should get involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel. A new The Economist/YouGov poll conducted on June 13-16
(2025-06-17). Markets on Edge as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates. thinktank.pk As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East enter a volatile new chapter, global financial markets are caught in a storm of conflicting signals, panic reactions, and cautious recalibration. The latest back-and-forth between Israel and Iran, with whispers of nuclear negotiations one moment and oil tankers aflame in the Gulf of Oman the next, has introduced …
(2025-06-17). Iranian Experts Analyze the Ongoing Iran-Israel War. unitedworldint.com 
Tactics, Strategies, and Future Scenarios By Masoud Sadrmohammadi The conflict that began in recent days, coinciding with Israel's aggression against Iran and the assassination of the country's high-ranking commanders, is still ongoing. It appears that as time passes, the scale of these clashes is increasing, and Iran and Israel may be heading toward a full-scale …
(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!"
(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.
(2025-06-17). Oppose Starmer's plans for war against Iran! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party calls for the broadest industrial and political mobilisation of the working class to stop Keir Starmer's Labour government dragging Britain into war with Iran.
(2025-06-17). Trump warns Tehran residents to 'evacuate immediately'. But can they? aljazeera.com Tehran, home to 10 million people, suffers from severe traffic congestion making a speedy evacuation impossible.
(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.