2025-06-23: Iran Roundup

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presstv.ir (2025-06-23). True Promise III: Iran launches multi-warhead Kheibar Shekan missile for first time. presstv.ir Iran announced the first-ever launch of its multi-warhead Kheibar Shekan missile during the twentieth wave of Op. True Promise III on Sunday morning.

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). US attacks on Iran's nuclear sites to have 'disastrous consequences': FM to UN chief. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has written to the United Nations secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, strongly condemning the US aggression against Iranian nuclear facilities and warning about its potential catastrophic consequences.

newarab (2025-06-23). Iran mulls Hormuz closure after parliament approval. newarab.com Iran's Supreme National Security Council must make the final decision on whether to close the The decision to close the strait, through which around 20% of global oil and gas demand flows, is not yet final. | But lawmaker and Revolutionary Guards Commander Esmail Kosari told the Young Journalist Club on Sunday that doing so is on the agenda and "will be done whenever necessary." | During Iran's foreign ministe…

vigil4gaza (2025-06-23). Sunday 6/22: No Bombs on Iran! End War Now! indybay.org 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto | Intersection of El Camino Real and Embarcadero/Galvez…

Yossi Melman (2025-06-23). Israel is waging war on Iran, while the IDF is waging spin on the public. haaretz.com In its war with Iran, Israel has racked up some impressive military achievements and also suffered heavy blows. But the goals of the war, which change daily, indicate that Israel doesn't know where it's heading…

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). Iranian parliament moves to close Strait of Hormuz after US aggression: Lawmaker. presstv.ir In a decisive response to the US aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities, the Iranian parliament has moved to close the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

aljazeera (2025-06-23). A brief history of US-Iran ties: From 1953 regime change to Trump strikes. aljazeera.com Iran remains the US's adversary in the Middle East since the 1979 Islamic revolution led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

newarab (2025-06-23). US, Israel cross 'big red line', Iran FM says as heads to Moscow. newarab.com The United States and Israel crossed a major red line in "They crossed a very big red line by attacking (Iran's) nuclear facilities," Foreign Minister He was speaking just hours after President Do…

newarab (2025-06-23). Which Iranian nuclear facilities did the US strike. newarab.com In a public address, "Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace," Trump said i…

newarab (2025-06-23). Investors brace for oil price spike after US bombs Iran sites. newarab.com A The reaction in Middle East stock markets, which trade on Sunday, suggested investors were assuming a benign scenario, even as Iran intensified its missile attacks on Israel in response to the sudden, deep U.S. involvement in the conflict. | Trump called the attack "a spectacular military success" in…

newarab (2025-06-23). US lawmakers call for Congress to review Trump's Iran actions. newarab.com Some Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Sunday called on Congress to rein in President With Republican leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives strongly backing the U.S. attacks on key Iranian nuclear sites, it seemed unlikely any resolution that asserts the power of Congress to declare war a…

newarab (2025-06-23). US assured Iran that nuclear site strikes were 'one-off': report. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). IRGC vows response to US aggression on nuclear sites in ways beyond enemy's calculations. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the American "unprecedented and blatant act of aggression" against the Islamic Republic of Iran by attacking the country's peaceful nuclear energy facilities.

Editor (2025-06-23). Bob's Newswire: June 22, 2025. scheerpost.com

newarab (2025-06-23). Trump's Iran strikes win GOP praise, stir debate. newarab.com President Donald Trump's The instant divisions in the U.S. Congress reflected an already swirling debate over the president's ability to conduct such a consequential action on his own, without authorization from the House and Senate on the use of military force. | While Trump is…

newarab (2025-06-23). Israel raises alert on Lebanon border after US strikes on Iran. newarab.com

newarab (2025-06-23). What might Iran do after US strikes on nuclear sites. newarab.com After the While President Trump has framed the attack as a "decisive act of peace through strength", Iran has called it a "grotesque violation of inter…

Ed Newman (2025-06-23). Israeli aggression against Iran includes attacks on hospitals and ambulances. radiohc.cu The unbridled Israeli aggression against Iran has extended to the healthcare system as well, with airstrikes targeting at least three hospitals and six ambulances in one week.

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-06-23). George Dubya Trump Seeks Regime Change In Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au President Trump has a new "It's not politically correct to use the term, 'Regime Change,' but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn't there be a Regime change? MIGA!!!" | Lots to unpack here. | First of all, I love how he opens with "It's not politically correct" to support…

eadaily (2025-06-23). By striking at Iran, Trump could aim at Russia — "ZeRada" eadaily.com US President Donald Trump, having struck at Iran's nuclear facilities, clumsily and unceremoniously almost started a new war, which he so zealously promised to avoid, perhaps with an eye on Russia. This is reported by the Ukrainian telegram channel Zerada.

Staff (2025-06-23). Venezuela Condemns US Bombing of Iranian Nuclear Facilities (+Additional Reactions From Latin America). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Ad…

Staff (2025-06-23). Iran downs Israeli drone, IDF says; senior Iranian diplomat vows to continue uranium enrichment. haaretz.com

The Conversation (2025-06-23). US joins Israel in Attack on Iran, ushering in a New Era of Impunity. juancole.com By Simon Mabon, Lancaster University (The Conversation) — When US B-2 bombers hit Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, Donald Trump declared the strikes a success and urged the Islamic Republic to make peace or face even more devastating strikes. The US president proclaimed the might of the US military, operating in full …

hindustantimes (2025-06-23). Russia demands answers, fumes at US' operation against Iran's nuclear facilities. hindustantimes.com The Kremlin has issued a fierce condemnation of the U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling the attacks a "blatant violation" of international law and the United Nations Charter. Russia's Foreign Ministry demanded that the UN Security Council respond to what it described as "confrontational actions" by the U.S. and Israel, warning that the strikes have sharply raised the risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Watch for more…

ICRC (2025-06-23). Iran: Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement partners' advanced workshop for Iranian Red Crescent Society's management. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-23). Iran: Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-23). Iran: Photo exhibition on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org

WSWS (2025-06-23). This week in history: June 23-29. wsws.org Supreme Court rejects challenge to Miranda ruling; State of emergency in India; Korean War begins; French and British troops massacre Chinese protesters.

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). US 'primary force' behind Israel's acts of aggression against Iran: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir Iran's president says Tehran's decisive response to the Israeli regime's acts of aggression forced US to "step in" and attack the peaceful nuclear sites.

United World International (2025-06-23). "The US attacked not only Iran but also multipolarity…" uwidata.com By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan The US joined Israel's attacks on Iran, and the war grew. Political Scientist and UWI expert Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan answered our questions about the latest developments in the war. The US targeted nuclear facilities in Iran. What are your views on this issue? The US attacked Iran, ignoring international law and …

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). Iran holds 'war-mongering' US responsible for consequences of its aggression. presstv.ir Iran's foreign ministry has condemned the brutal military aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities, calling it a grave and unprecedented violation of the fundamental principles of the Charter of the United Nations.

newarab (2025-06-23). Iran officials condemn 'heinous' US attacks on nuclear sites. newarab.com US attacks on key Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday were met with harsh condemnation from senior Iranian officials who vowed retaliation. |

newarab (2025-06-23). US strikes against Iran not aimed at regime change: Pentagon. newarab.com The U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites were not a preamble to regime change, Officials kept operation "Midnight Hammer" highly secret, limiting knowledge of the mission to a small number of people in Washington and at the U.S. military's Middle East headquarters in Tampa, Florida. | Seven B-2 bombers flew for 18 hours from the United States into Iran to drop 14 bunker-bus…

newarab (2025-06-23). Iran threatens US bases in response to strikes on nuclear sites. newarab.com Iran on Sunday threatened US bases in the Middle East after massive air strikes that Washington said had destroyed Tehran's nuclear program, though some officials cautioned that the extent of damage was unclear. | International concern focused on fears that the unprecedented US attacks would deepen conflict in the volatile region after Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran earlier this month. | Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's supreme leader

hindustantimes (2025-06-23). Iran FM Goes Nuclear on Trump's 'End to Forever War' Prophecy After Attacks. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a blistering condemnation of the United States and President Donald Trump following the recent U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. In an address from Istanbul, Araghchi called the attacks "an outrageous, grave, and unprecedented violation of the fundamental principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law." He accused the "warmongering and lawless" U.S. administration of being solely and fully responsible for the escalation in the region. Watch for more…

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). FM Araghchi arrives in Moscow, says will hold 'crucial meeting' with Putin. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who arrived in Moscow early on Monday, said he will hold a crucial meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

ICRC (2025-06-23). Iran: Moot Court Competition Memorial of Henry Dunant. icrc.org

newarab (2025-06-23). US issues 'worldwide caution' for Americans after attacking Iran. newarab.com The US State Department issued a "worldwide caution" for Americans on Sunday, saying the conflict in the Middle East could put those traveling or living abroad at an increased security risk. | "The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East. There is the potential for demonstrations against US citizens and interests abroad," the State Department's security alert said. | "The Department of State advises US citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution." | The statement made no mention of the United States intervening in the c…

ANSWER (2025-06-23). Sunday 6/22: EMERGENCY PROTEST re War on IRAN. indybay.org Meet at Embarcadero Plaza, San Fran. Stay there or march?>

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). Iran calls for emergency UNSC session over American attacks on nuclear sites. presstv.ir Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has held the US and Israel responsible for attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, calling for a UNSC emergency session on it.

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). At least 32 young athletes martyred in Israeli aggression against Iran: Reports. presstv.ir Since the onset of Israeli regime's aggression against Iran on June 13, at least 32 athletes have been martyred across Iran, according to reports.

newarab (2025-06-23). Which 'unique' weapons did the US use in its strikes on Iran? newarab.com The decision to directly involve the US comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that have moved to eradicate the country's air defences and missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities. | US and Israeli officials have said that only American stealth bombers and the massive GBU-57 bun…

Editor (2025-06-23). Why The US Strikes On Iran Are Illegal And Can Set A Troubling Precedent. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | After the United States bombed Iran's three nuclear facilities on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said its objective was a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the …

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). Iran's atomic body condemns American assault on nuclear sites, vows legal action. presstv.ir The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) condemns the illegal US aggression on the country's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). International community must take a stand, says Iran FM after US aggression. presstv.ir In the wake of the US aggression against peaceful Iranian nuclear sites, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday called on the international community to take a clear stand, warning that the United Nations Charter itself is under attack.

Ed Newman (2025-06-23). Official says surprises will come, as Iran's nuclear power program is far from over. radiohc.cu Tehran, June 23 (RHC) ⚪ Admiral Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, said Sunday that despite the fallout of the American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, the game is far from over.

Pressenza New York (2025-06-23). Statement by H.E. Mr. Amir Saeid Iravani Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Before the United Nations Security Council Emergency Meeting. pressenza.com We thank Anthony Donovan for providing Pressenza in NYC with the transcript of the statement delivered today, June 22, 2025, by Iran's Ambassador to the U.N. during the Security Council Emergency Meeting. | Thank you, Madam President, for your valuable efforts in promptly convening this emergency meeting in your capacity as the President of the Security Council. We welcome the presence of the Secretary-General at this meeting. | We also listened to the statement made by ASG Mr. Miroslav Jenca. Weappreciate all those members who have chosen to stand on the right side of history, and thus strongly condemned the act…

newarab (2025-06-23). US carriers at risk as flights divert from MidEast after attacks. newarab.com An organisation that monitors flight risks warned on Sunday that Airlines continued to avoid large parts of the Middle East due to ongoing missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, the latest upheaval to travel in the region. | Singapore Airlines said it cancelled scheduled flights from Singapore to Dubai following a security assessment and British A…

newarab (2025-06-23). World reaction to US attacks on Iran nuclear sites. newarab.com US forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, and reactions from around the world ranged from Israel lauding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: | "Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history… History will record that President Trump act…

eadaily (2025-06-23). Washington Post: Trump managed to deceive Iran. eadaily.com The statement by US President Donald Trump that the United States is ready to give Iran two weeks to conclude a deal was made in order to deceive Tehran's vigilance, the Washington Post newspaper writes…

ICRC (2025-06-23). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran. icrc.org

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). Iran reserves 'complete and lawful right' to respond to US aggression: UN envoy. presstv.ir Iranian envoy to the UN has strongly condemned the US military aggression on Iranian soil, saying Tehran reserves complete and lawful right to respond under international law.

Norman Solomon (2025-06-23). Bombing Iran Is Part of the USA's Repetition Compulsion for War War War. indybay.org

WSWS (2025-06-23). American imperialism's bombardment of Iran: A day that will live in infamy. wsws.org In a massive and unprovoked assault, the United States launched a sneak attack on Iran, dropping the most powerful non-nuclear bunker-buster bombs ever used in combat on Iranian nuclear energy facilities.

newarab (2025-06-23). Iran never had a nuclear bomb. Thanks to Trump, it may build one. newarab.com On June 21 2025, the United States None of the justifications pass the smell test. As for the status of these attacks under international law, any such analysis is irrelevant: international law as we once knew it no longer exists. For good measure, Israel and the United States have most likely also dealt a fatal blo…

Juan Cole (2025-06-23). The Current Iran War will Likely end Soon, but the Arms Race will Heat Up. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Al Jazeera bureau chief in Tehran, Abdul Qader Fayez, reports from "informed sources" in Tehran that Iran's clerical Leader, Ali Khamenei, and his National Security Council have still not decided how to respond to the US attack on Iranian civilian nuclear facilities, though they want the response to be …

Ed Newman (2025-06-23). foreign minister tells UN secretary-general that U.S. attacks on the nuclear sites to have disastrous consequences. radiohc.cu United Nations, June 23 (RHC) ⚪ Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has written to the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, strongly condemning Washington's aggression against Iranian nuclear facilities and warning about its potential catastrophic consequences.

WSWS (2025-06-23). As Democrats back war drive against Iran, Sanders seeks to contain mass anti-war sentiment on "Fighting Oligarchy" tour. wsws.org Speaking in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday, Bernie Sanders did not call for strikes or mass action to stop the long-planned US-led imperialist war against Iran, which he blamed solely on Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Raviv Drucker (2025-06-23). bet on drama-loving Trump has paid off with Iran. haaretz.com The next big question for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is whether Trump has had enough when it comes to Iran, or whether the Israeli American campaign is going to be long-term…

ICRC (2025-06-23). Tehran: The first International Conference on Disability and Physical Rehabilitation in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was held. icrc.org

Ed Newman (2025-06-22). Iranian envoy to UN says Tehran reserves complete and lawful right to respond to U.S. aggression. radiohc.cu United Nations, June 23 (RHC) ⚪ Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations, speaking at an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Sunday, strongly condemned the U.S. military aggression on Iranian soil, saying Tehran reserves the complete and lawful right to defend itself under international law.

Ed Newman (2025-06-22). Satellite images show damage from U.S. strikes on Iran's Fordow nuclear site. radiohc.cu Tehran, June 23 (RHC) ⚪ U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States has "totally obliterated" three Iranian nuclear sites in what he called "spectacularly successful" strikes. The military used so-called "bunker buster" bombs and missiles to target the heavily fortified Fordow facility as well as Natanz and Isfahan sites.

Ed Newman (2025-06-22). Massive protests shake the U.S. against bombing of Iran. radiohc.cu New York, June 23 (RHC) ⚪ Tens of thousands of activists took to the streets of numerous U.S. cities this Sunday to condemn the bombings ordered by President Donald Trump against Iranian nuclear facilities, in a national day of protests that highlighted the growing public rejection of the escalating war in the Middle East.

Ed Newman (2025-06-22). Iranian president: U.S. is primary force behind Israel's acts of aggression against Iran. radiohc.cu Tehran, June 23 (RHC) ⚪ Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the United States is the primary driving force behind the Israeli regime's acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic. The Israeli regime launched an unprovoked aggression on the Islamic Republic last Friday, with American backing, assassinating many top-ranking military commanders, scientists and other ordinary civilians, including women and children.

Ed Newman (2025-06-22). Hundreds protest in The Hague against NATO summit and Israel-Iran conflict. radiohc.cu The Hague, June 23 (RHC) ⚪ Hundreds of people have protested in The Hague, in the Netherlands, against NATO and increased military spending in advance of a summit, as Iran's conflict with Israel and the United States intensifies by the day.

Ed Newman (2025-06-22). UN Security Council holds emergency session on U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran. radiohc.cu United Nations, June 23 (RHC) ⚪ The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session following U.S.-led strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, prompting sharp rebukes from several member states and renewed calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East, as allies Israel and the U.S. praised the attack.

Ed Newman (2025-06-22). IRGC vows response to U.S. aggression on nuclear sites in ways beyond enemy's calculations. radiohc.cu Tehran, June 23 (RHC) ⚪ The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the American "unprecedented and blatant act of aggression" against the Islamic Republic of Iran, vowing to respond in ways beyond the calculations of the aggressor.

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