2025-06-23: Iran Roundup

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aljazeera (2025-06-23). Sounds familiar: Was this said about Iraq in 2003, or Iran in 2025? aljazeera.com Read these 10 statements and decide: were they made in the lead-up to the 2003 war or in 2025?>

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-06-23). Iran Reserves 'Complete and Lawful Right' To Respond to US Aggression: UN Envoy. orinocotribune.com Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations, speaking at an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Monday, strongly condemned the US military aggression on Iranian soil, saying Tehran reserves the complete and lawful right to defend itself under international law. | In a fiery speech, Amir Saeid Iravani said today marks yet another "shameful chapter in the political history of the United States," referring to the early Sunday attacks on three peaceful Iranian nuclear facilities in Isfahan, Natanz and Fordow. | He said US President Donald Trump "personally carried out the most disgraceful part o…

Hadi Kahalzadeh (2025-06-23). Israel and US have chosen war, unleashing fresh economic pain. responsiblestatecraft.org

eadaily (2025-06-23). Pashinyan's complicity in the murder of Iran and the Islamic Crescent over St. Echmiadzin: opinions. eadaily.com Against the background of the recent visit of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to Turkey, documents of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation were adopted in Istanbul, increasing international pressure on Yerevan and consolidating the Azerbaijani interpretation of territorial claims…

Staff (2025-06-23). Conflicto entre EE.UU., Israel e Irán: reacciones y consecuencias. cubadebate.cu La Fuerza Aérea israelí atacó blancos militares en Kermanshah, según confirmó el Ejército israelí. Los Guardianes de la Revolución iraní reportaron diez bajas en los bombardeos sobre Yazd. Ambos bandos mantienen su postura mientras escalan las tensiones en la región. Donald Trump mencionó la posibilidad de un "cambio de régimen".

Editor (2025-06-23). Juan Cole: The Current Iran War Will Likely End Soon, But the Arms Race Will Heat Up. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment 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 …

Dave DeCamp (2025-06-23). Trump Thanks Iran for Early Notice on Retaliatory Attack on US Base in Qatar. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Monday thanked Iran for giving the US notice of its plans to launch a retaliatory attack on the US's Al Udeid base in Qatar, saying it prevented casualties. Iran's military launched the attack on the US base in response to the US bombing of three of its nuclear facilities. Trump called the …

Saeed Minhas (2025-06-23). Middle East Tensions Soar: The New Normal in World Security? thinktank.pk The United States launched unprecedented airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, marking its first direct military intervention in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. This audacious move has sent shockwaves through the international community, raising critical questions about the future of global security and the stability of the world order. With the Middle East already teetering on …

Democracy Now! (2025-06-23). Democracy Now! 2025-06-23 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 23, 2025; Report from Tehran: Iranians View U.S. Strikes on Key Nuclear Sites as "Act of War"; Stop the War on Iran: 1,000+ Sign Petition Saying Iran War Deflects Attention from Gaza Genocide; Ex-Israeli Peace Negotiator Slams U.S. Bombing of Iran, Says Israel Seeks Chaos in Middle East; Mahmoud Khalil Is Free: Follow His Journey from ICE Jail to Newark Airport to Gates of Columbia University | Headlines for June 23, 2025; Report from Tehran: Iranians View U.S. Strikes on Key Nuclear Sites as "Act of War"; Stop the War on Iran: 1,000+ Sign Petition Saying Iran War Deflects…

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). US military aggression on Iran's nuclear sites marks a 'perilous turn': UN chief. presstv.ir The UN chief has warned that the bombing of Iran's peaceful nuclear sites by the United States marks a "perilous turn."

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Is dropping bombs the answer to Iran's nuclear programme? aljazeera.com Tehran says its nuclear technical know-how can't be destroyed.

Dave DeCamp (2025-06-23). Israel Says It Fired 200 Munitions at Iran in Strikes on Monday. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military said on Monday that its air force fired 200 munitions into Iran after a day of heavy attacks across the country, as the death toll in the Israeli bombing campaign is nearing 1,000, according to numbers from a US-based rights group. The Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRAI), which is very critical …

Orly Noy (2025-06-23). The greatest threat to Israel. indybay.org Looking at Israel, one can be amazed at how infallible and confident of victory this country considers itself to be. Not because of Iran's nuclear program or Palestinian resistance, but because of the blind, arrogant hubris that has gripped an entire nation.

Aseel Saleh (2025-06-23). Israel's war crimes further exposed following Soroka Hospital propaganda against Iran. peoplesdispatch.org Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( The strike, which IRGC described as one of Iran's biggest missile attacks on Israel, seems to have startled Netanyahu's government, pushing it to produce propaganda to cover up the damage it suffered. | Israeli officials and media outlets claimed that the strike targeted…

Moon Of Alabama. (2025-06-23). Is The United States' Story Of Its Attack On Iran Accurate? popularresistance.org The Pentagon claims that 30 cruise missiles were fired from submarines against Iranian nuclear sites near Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow. The main strike was allegedly by three B-2 heavy bomber which dropped six bunker buster bombs on the buried enrichment facility in Fordow. There are doubts that this indeed has happened. What we do know for sure is that the U.S. has launched an unprovoked, illegitimate attack against another country. The attack was also in breach of the Non-Nuclear Proliferation Treaty. Iran could, and now maybe should, resign from that treaty and reject inspections by IAEA personnel.

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). US aggression gives Iranian armed forces 'free hand' for any retaliatory action: Top general. presstv.ir Iran's top general says the US aggression on Iranian nuclear sites has given the country's armed forces a free hand for any retaliatory action…

The Independent (2025-06-23). Uganda condemns Israeli attacks on Iran. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has condemned recent Israeli attacks on Iran, describing them as a violation of international law and calling for an immediate halt to hostilities. Jeje Odongo, Uganda's minister of foreign affairs, made the remarks while attending the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic …

Editor (2025-06-23). Trump Suggests He Wants Regime Change in Iran. scheerpost.com

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). Iran slams US for 'betrayal of diplomacy' after aggression on peaceful nuclear sites. presstv.ir Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the US actions are unprecedentedly dangerous and a betrayal of diplomacy after attacks on nuclear sites.

aljazeera (2025-06-23). What to know about the US's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar after Iran's attack. aljazeera.com Prior to attack on biggest US military base in Middle East, US had already started taking 'force protection' measures.

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). True Promise III: Iran unleashes several new-generation missiles in fresh wave. presstv.ir Iranian armed forces carried out the new phase of Operation True Promise III with a barrage of new-generation missiles on Monday.

Dr. Ofer Israeli (2025-06-23). Striking Complexity: The 2025 Israel-Iran War, Nuclear Deterrence, and the Reconfiguration of Regional Order. moderndiplomacy.eu For over two decades, Israel and Iran have been locked in a shadow conflict over the Islamic Republic's nuclear ambitions and regional influence. From Israel's 1981 Osirak precedent to its covert sabotage campaigns, and from Iran's entrenchment in Syria to its support for Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, the rivalry has steadily escalated. The October …

aljazeera (2025-06-23). After Donald Trump bombs Iran, what comes next? aljazeera.com The US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites raises fears of wider regional war.

Nick Turse (2025-06-23). Trump Says Iran's Nuke Sites Are "Obliterated." The Military Isn't So Sure. theintercept.com President Donald Trump took to social media to crow over his bombing of Iran on Saturday night. "Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated," he wrote. | Current and former Pentagon officials question Trump's certainty that three of Iran's nuclear sites were "totally obliterated" by U.S. attacks. One current official called…

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Trump's budget demands, Iran to split NATO summit focus. aljazeera.com NATO leaders gather Tuesday in The Hague for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions.

Medea Benjamin (2025-06-23). How the US Israel used Rafael Grossi to hijack the IAEA and start a war on Iran. peoplesdispatch.org CODEPINK activists argue that Rafael Grossi should resign as IAEA Director before he further undermines nuclear non-proliferation and drags the world any closer to nuclear war.

Medjool (2025-06-23). Condemn Carney's support for US attack on Iran. justpeaceadvocates.ca Denounce Mark Carney's support for Donald Trump's aggression against Iran. Please take a minute to write to the Prime Minister to condemn US war crimes that could plunge the region and world into ever greater violence.

Peter Cronau, Consortium News. (2025-06-23). The United States' Plan To Bomb Iran. popularresistance.org A plan was developed for the United States to use diplomacy to entice Iran into negotiations that then fail, so Iran can be attacked while the U.S. is pushing a false narrative saying the Iranians "brought it on themselves." | The plan also urged the U.S. to encourage or assist the Israelis, as a direct U.S. proxy, to conduct the strikes on Iran so as to deflect criticism and retaliation onto Israel, as Declassified Australia reports. | The audacious plan for a "plausibly deniable" war is detailed in an analysis flippantly titled "Leave It To Bibi: Allowing or Encouraging an Israeli Military Strike," published in…

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Explosions seen in sky over Doha, Qatar. aljazeera.com Explosions have been seen in the sky over Qatar's capital, Doha after Iran warned of a missile attack.

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Tehran attacks US base in Qatar, hours later Trump states Israel-Iran truce. aljazeera.com The Iranian attack on Al Udeid airbase caused no injuries, with Qatar saying missiles were intercepted.

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

eadaily (2025-06-23). How Iran can get out of the aggravated situation: Putin encouraged Araqchi. eadaily.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met today, June 23, in the Kremlin with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to discuss the sharp aggravation of the situation in the Middle East and find ways out for Tehran.

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). Pezeshkian: Iran seeks peace but will make aggressors regret their actions. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic does not seek war but it will make aggressors regret their actions.

Yaniv Kubovich (2025-06-23). Iran launches 10 missiles at Israel; power facility struck in southern Israel. haaretz.com Following the strike on the Israel Electricity Corporation's strategic infrastructure facility, power outages were reported in the area. A fire also broke out in an open area in northern Israel after one of the missiles landed nearby…

aljazeera (2025-06-23). What have countries said about Iran's strike on a US base in Qatar? aljazeera.com Iran's attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base draws sharp rebukes from several states in the Gulf region.

Staff (2025-06-23). Progressive Democrats of America Condemns Trump's Bombing of Iran. commondreams.org Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) today issued the following statement: Progressive Democrats of America condemns Trump's unconstitutional bombing of Iran. We're outraged by these reckless, lawless, aggressive actions. We support the Khanna/Massie War Powers Resolution to curtail the abuse of war powers. Donald Trump ordered a surprise bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities, including sites under …

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). Mossad-affiliated network dismantled in Iran amid imposed war; a spy executed. presstv.ir Iranian security agencies have dismantled a network affiliated with the Israeli spy agency Mossad amid the ongoing war imposed on the Islamic Republic.

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.

SKWAWKBOX (2025-06-23). Video: Israel continues to bomb, burn, maim and starve Gaza's children. skwawkbox.org Warning: footage is horrific but we must not look away or be distracted With the world's attention on the US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Iran's successful retaliation, Israel continues — even as its politicians complain that their cities are being hit by Iranian missiles that actually target military installations — to bomb, burn, …

Paul Craig Roberts (2025-06-23). World War is on the Horizon. thealtworld.com Have you noticed how the Trump-hating media is praising Trump to the high heavens for his gratuitous, reckless, military aggression against Iran, an act of war without a declaration? This tells us something. Trump has deserted MAGA-America and joined the ruling establishment. In return the establishment is presenting their man as a great success. | The establishment now has Trump at war. The power and profit of the military/security complex is secured. Trump's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities was no more successful than Israel's. If Iran continues to hold together, Iran, if its government is competent, will us…

aljazeera (2025-06-23). History of US-Iran relations: From the 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.

Stavroula Pabst (2025-06-23). Iran's retaliatory attacks today limited, but not insignificant. responsiblestatecraft.org Iran launched missiles at U.S. bases

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

Bárbara Gómez (2025-06-23). Distribuirán nuevo lote de 100 microbuses en seis provincias cubanas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 jun (RHC) Un nuevo lote de 100 microbuses para la transportación pública de pasajeros se distribuirá entre las seis provincias del país con mayor tráfico urbano, informó hoy el ministro cubano de Transporte Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila.

SKWAWKBOX (2025-06-23). Iran gave US, Qatar advance warning of retaliatory strike Trump threatens Russia with nuclear subs. skwawkbox.org US, Qatar suffered no casualties as Iran exercised exemplary caution and allowed US personnel and equipment to evacuate Iran gave the US and Qatar advance warning of its retaliatory airstrikes on a US base in Doha this evening, to ensure that the US could move aircraft and vulnerable equipment away from Qatar's Al-Udeid base to …

_____ (2025-06-23). Persia, Iran, and the Great Arab Mix-up: A Sarcastic Stroll through History to Today's Messy War. transcend.org Iranians are not Arabs. They are Persians, predominantly, with a rich history that stretches back to when most of the world was still figuring out how to make fire.

aljazeera (2025-06-23). US-Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 23, 2025. aljazeera.com Here are the key events on day 11 of the US-Israel-Iran conflict.

geo.tv (2025-06-23). Pakistan, China, Russia urge immediate end to Israeli aggression against Iran. geo.tv

Eldar Mamedov (2025-06-23). The EU's pathetic response to Trump's Iran attack. responsiblestatecraft.org The European Union's response to the U.S. strikes on Iran Saturday has exposed more than just hypocrisy — it has revealed a vassalization so profound that the European capitals now willingly undermine both international law and their own strategic interests.The

Mark Gruenberg (2025-06-23). Trump illegally bombs Iran, sparking condemnation and Congressional opposition. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Republican President Donald Trump jumped the U.S. into Israel's war on Iran, pre-empting lawmakers who are trying to stop his aggression. Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, striking at the most vital of them with 30,000-pound "bunker-buster" bombs the size of small missiles. Trump exulted at what he called …

Staff (2025-06-23). Clash of two world orders: hegemony vs. sovereignty. peoplesdispatch.org US President Donald Trump ordered a direct military strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility early on Sunday. Since then, the world stands on the edge of a dangerous precipice. This unprecedented attack, marks a significant escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran, and has once again ignited fears of a broader regional — if …

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Iran attacks US military base in Qatar. aljazeera.com Iran fired missiles at a US base in Qatar, saying it was retaliation for recent US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Mikel López (2025-06-23). Trump is close to scoring his first big foreign policy win in his second term, and it is not what you might think. moderndiplomacy.eu We live in Trump's world right now, even if we may not like it, as the world is anxiously trying to figure out any phrase, any leak, or any body language cue to figure out the president's intentions towards Iran. If the US does enter the conflict, all bets are off, but hopefully this might …

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Dashcam captures huge blast in Ashdod in Israel. aljazeera.com Dashcam video captured a huge explosion next to a road in Ashdod in Israel, as Iran launched a new wave of strikes.

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Iran vows response to US strikes as it hits back at Israel. aljazeera.com Tehran is weighing its military options as it follows up internationally on the US and Israeli strikes.

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.

SKWAWKBOX (2025-06-23). Lammy says he told Iran it would be 'catastrophic mistake' for it to retaliate for unprovoked US attack. skwawkbox.org But decision to attack Iran was only Trump's to make — arrogance of 'poodle' UK government ought to be shocking UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said he told his Iranian counterpart that it would be a "'"catastrophic mistake" for Iran to retaliate for the — unprovoked and almost two weeks before a Trump deadline …

Studio 2 staff (2025-06-23). US strikes Iranian nuclear sites. whyy.org The U.S. entered the war between Israel and Iran Saturday night with airstrikes against three Iranian nuclear sites. We ask: "What's your reaction to the attack?"

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Trump claims ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran. aljazeera.com US president congratulates Iran and Israel on truce deal, but neither country has confirmed agreement to end war.

eadaily (2025-06-23). TNY forecast: Moscow will not support Iran, limiting itself to the role of mediator. eadaily.com The Iranian-Israeli conflict may bring benefits to Russia in the short term, and it will not interfere in it. As for the actions of the United States, the Kremlin will limit itself only to diplomatic rhetoric…

eadaily (2025-06-23). Japanese Prime Minister refuses to participate in NATO summit — mass media. eadaily.com Japanese media today reported on the refusal of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to participate in the NATO summit in The Hague. The reason was the US strike on Iran and the possible absence of US President Donald Trump.

krish-rad_ind (2025-06-23). "A New Line Crossed" : The U.S. Provokes Iran With Attacks on Nuclear Sites. dropsitenews.com

aljazeera (2025-06-23). US, Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites: How big are radiation risks? aljazeera.com The attacks on Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities have not increased radioactivity so far.

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). 'Time not on your side': Iran warns US of 'unpredictable' consequences of its aggression. presstv.ir Iran's highest operational command unit has warned the United States about imminent retaliation following aggression on the country's nuclear sites.

Max Blumenthal, Anya Parampil, The Grayzone. (2025-06-23). Trump Official: CIA's Ratcliffe Acts As 'Mossad Stenographer' On Iran. popularresistance.org An official in the administration of President Donald Trump has told The Grayzone that CIA Director John Ratcliffe and US CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Kurilla have become vehicles for Israel's Mossad and military as they seek to manipulate the US into attacking Iran. The Trump official referred to Ratcliffe as "Mossad's stenographer." | According to the official, Ratcliffe and Kurilla have pressured Trump to join Israel's war more directly by regurgitating overblown briefings they received from the Israeli military and Mossad director David Barnea — but without informing the president that the intelligenc…

news.un (2025-06-23). Iran-Israel crisis: IAEA chief calls for access to damaged nuclear sites. news.un.org After surprise US bombing raids on Iranian uranium enrichment facilities over the weekend, the head of the UN-backed nuclear watchdog on Monday appealed for immediate access to the targeted sites to assess the damage that is likely "very significant".

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). Iran: Moot Court Competition Memorial of Henry Dunant. icrc.org

SKWAWKBOX (2025-06-23). Video: Iran strikes US base in Qatar in retaliation for Trump's failed attack on civilian nuclear facilities. skwawkbox.org Iran clearly isn't short of missiles — and hasn't delayed the start of its retaliation Iranian short and medium range ballistic missiles have struck a US base in Qatar, as the Iranian government retaliates for the Trump regime's illegal — under US and international law — and failed bombing of three civilian nuclear facilities. The …

Hudhaifa Ebrahim (2025-06-23). Iran Strikes US Base in Qatar, Iraq, as Gulf States Brace for Potential Escalation. themedialine.org

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…

Yaniv Kubovich (2025-06-23). Four Israeli drones downed: Two by Iran, two shot down by IDF, U.S. forces. haaretz.com Iran's Tasnim News Agency released footage allegedly showing the downing of a Hermes 900 drone on Monday, following similar footage last week. Two more drones were downed by IDF and U.S. forces in friendly-fire incidents…

The Media Line Staff (2025-06-23). IAEA Says Iran's Fordo Site Likely Suffered Major Damage. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2025-06-23). UN Security Council Divided Over US Strikes on Iran. themedialine.org

aljazeera (2025-06-23). US bombs Iran: Are airlines stopping flights to Middle East? aljazeera.com Many airlines have suspended flights to some Middle Eastern destinations, but others are adapting and using new routes.

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Iran attacks US air base in Qatar: What we know so far. aljazeera.com Iran says it has responded to the US attacks on its nuclear facilities by targeting the US military base in Qatar.

Yoav Haifawi (2025-06-23). From Gaza to Iran—Israel is fighting to maintain Western empire. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Violence has a paralyzing power. What is the power of the word in the face of the planes that sow destruction and death, and the flying ballistic missiles? When I see people around me paralyzed or going crazy with fear in the face of the destruction that the Iranian missiles have sown, I cannot help but think of the resilience of the residents of Gaza, who go through seven c…

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Global protests over US strikes on Iran. aljazeera.com Video shows protests across the world in response to US air strikes on Iran.

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-06-23). George Dubya Trump Seeks Regime Change In Iran. thealtworld.com President Trump has a new Lots to unpack here. | First of all, I love how he opens with "It's not politically correct" to support US regime change interventionism. Right away he's trying to frame support for longstanding neoconservative war agendas as part of the American right's culture war against pro…

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…

Dave DeCamp (2025-06-23). Marco Rubio Says It's 'Irrelevant' Whether Iran Decided To Build a Nuclear Weapon. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that whether Iran has decided to build a nuclear weapon is "irrelevant," as he was pressed on the lack of evidence that Tehran has taken steps to weaponize its nuclear program. Rubio made the comment in an interview with CBS News when asked about the fact that US …

eadaily (2025-06-23). The world on pause, the "rat holes" of Syrsky, the monument to Zelensky: morning coffee with EADaily. eadaily.com The situation in the Middle East has come to a pause. At 5.00 Moscow time, only one rocket was fired at Israel, shot down on approach. So far, neither Iran nor its proxies have hit US military bases. There is only meaningless rhetoric from Israel…

Jason Ditz (2025-06-23). US Evacuates Embassy in Lebanon as Israel Steps Up Strikes. news.antiwar.com The US has ordered all non-essential personal and families to leave Lebanon, with the State Department saying the decision was based on the increasingly uncertain stability in the region. The concern with Lebanon is the risk of it getting dragged into the ongoing Israeli and US war against Iran, and given the ever-growing number of …

A A (2025-06-23). Trump has bombed Iran. What happens next is his fault. strategic-culture.su

Staff (2025-06-23). Israel strikes key Iranian regime sites in Tehran, including notorious prison; IDF hits Fordow nuclear facility. haaretz.com

Norman Solomon (2025-06-23). Bombing Iran is part of the USA's repetition compulsion for war war war. nationofchange.org "People who shut their eyes to reality simply invite their own destruction."

United World International (2025-06-23). "The US attacked not only Iran but also multipolarity…" unitedworldint.com The countries around Iran have a critical responsibility. 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? …

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

Felix Feistel (2025-06-23). The Middle East in flames. indybay.org The situation in the Middle East is escalating once again. With an attack on Iran that violates international law, Israel has lit the fuse on a powder keg that now seems ready to explode. Since then, the countries have been at war. However, this conflict has been in the making for some time and ultimately serves the geopolitical and economic interests of the US.

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Qatar says it has 'right to respond' to Iranian missile attack. aljazeera.com Qatar was the "obvious choice" for Iranian retaliation against the US, Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari explains.

_____ (2025-06-23). NY Times and Roger Cohen Promote War Again. transcend.org The NYT has been a major promoter of US "regime change" operations for decades. Today, regarding a US attack on Iran, it is again performing this role despite many readers being skeptical or opposed.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-06-23). Iran Warns of NPT Withdrawal, Strait of Hormuz Closure After US Attack. orinocotribune.com

Steven Ganot (2025-06-23). Experts Warn Iran Still Holds Enough Uranium for a Nuclear Bomb. themedialine.org

Yaniv Kubovich (2025-06-23). Israel hits Evin Prison amid IDF strikes on. haaretz.com Israel's defense chief said that the IDF also targeted the Basij HQ, the 'Israel Destruction' clock, Revolutionary Guards' security centers, and other regime sites…

Amiad Horowitz (2025-06-23). Trump's war: Thinking Israel controls U.S. imperialism would be a mistake. peoplesworld.org In times of horrific violence and illegal warfare—especially the kind we're seeing now with the U.S. officially entering the war against Iran—it's understandable that people search for explanations. They want to know why the bombs keep falling, why ceasefires are sabotaged, and why the most powerful country in the world enables it all. In that …

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

Editor (2025-06-23). War With Iran: Made in Britain? scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg / Substack On June 14th, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer bragged he was moving the country's military assets and fighter jets to West Asia, to provide "contingency support in the region" in response to Iran's counterattack on the Zionist entity. Asked by Sky News if he ruled out direct military involvement, he evasively responded, "I'm …

A a (2025-06-23). The Long-Awaited Moment Arrives: What Does the U.S. Attack on Iran Mean and What Do We Know? strategic-culture.su

María Candela (2025-06-23). Irán responde a EEUU con ataque a base militar en Qatar. radiohc.cu Teherán, 23 jun (RHC) Las Fuerzas Armadas de Irán lanzaron este lunes una andanada de misiles contra la base militar de Estados Unidos en Qatar en una operación de represalia tras la agresión a sus instalaciones nucleares.

eadaily (2025-06-23). Iran is sending signals to the United States, which seriously worried the Trump team — expert. eadaily.com Washington is seriously concerned about the prospect of blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is not in a hurry with this, sending signals to the team of President Donald Trump that it is possible to climb the ladder of escalation gradually.

aljazeera (2025-06-23). How extensive are Israel's intelligence operations inside Iran? aljazeera.com Israeli and international media all speak of an intelligence operation years in the making.

Dave DeCamp (2025-06-23). Trump Says Iran and Israel Have Agreed to a Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com Updated on June 23, 2025, at 10: 30 pm EST President Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Monday that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, ending what he called "The 12 Day War," an announcement that came amid heavy Israeli attacks on Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said in a …

Dave DeCamp (2025-06-23). Israeli Forces Kill 43 Palestinians in Gaza, Including 20 Aid Seekers. news.antiwar.com Medical sources have told Al Jazeera that Israeli forces have at least 43 more Palestinians in Gaza on Monday as the daily massacres continue, while much of the world's attention is on the Israeli-US war against Iran. Among those killed on Monday were at least 20 Palestinians who were seeking aid. Since the US and …

Binoy Kampmark (2025-06-23). Directive to Iran: Retaliation Bad; De-Escalation Good. dissidentvoice.org De-escalation has become one of those coarse words in severe need of banishment, best kept in an index used by unredeemable hypocrites. It is used by the living dead in human resources, management worthies and war criminals. It's almost always used to target the person or entity that exerts retribution or seeks to avenge (dramatic) …

thecommunists (2025-06-23). The wall of silence on the Gaza genocide is finally starting to crack. thecommunists.org Editors' note: Since this article was written, the imperialists have launched a criminal, unprovoked, aggressive war against Iran. In this context, there has been a rush to whitewash Israeli crimes, to bury once again the truth about the Gaza genocide, and to present the zionist leaders as rational and principled actors. How long this narrative …

Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright, Black Agenda Report. (2025-06-23). The Only Weapons Of Mass Destruction In The Middle East Are Zionism, Israel's Nukes And US/Western Imperialism. popularresistance.org The zionist ethnostate has been spoiling for a war with Iran for decades. Who can forget the comedic, cartoonish, yet dark presentation of Benjamin Netanyahu to the United Nations in 2012 when he suggested that Iran was on the brink of developing a nuclear weapon. Netanyahu and other neocons have been peddling the false narrative about Iran's nuclear timeline for decades, but this time is much different because it was acted upon, which has resulted in more death, more illegal acts that are egregious violations of international law and more global instability at the hands of the zionist ethnostate and its willing…

Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian (2025-06-23). Trump says Iran and Israel to have a phased-in ceasefire over 24 hours. whyy.org President "It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE," Trump posted on social media, althou…

Dr. John Calabrese (2025-06-23). China's Gulf Strategy Tested by the Israel-Iran Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu Since becoming a net oil importer in 1993, China has deepened its ties with the Gulf, transforming the region from a peripheral energy supplier into a central pillar of its geopolitical strategy. Under Xi Jinping, this engagement has intensified, with the Gulf elevated as a testing ground for China's vision of a multipolar order shaped …

Dave DeCamp (2025-06-23). Iran Fires Missiles at US Base in Qatar. news.antiwar.com The Iranian military announced on Monday that it launched an attack on the US's Al Udeid base in Qatar in response to the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities. The attack was first reported by Axios reporter Barak Ravid, who cited Israeli sources that said Iran fired at least 10 missiles at the US base. …

aljazeera (2025-06-23). What the US and Israel really want from Iran. aljazeera.com The joint attacks against Iran aim to sow chaos and instability in order to secure regional domination.

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies (2025-06-23). How the US and Israel Used Rafael Grossi to Hijack the IAEA and Start a War on Iran. dissidentvoice.org IAEA Director General Grossi discusses Iran with former Israeli PM Bennett, June 3, 2022 (GPO) Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), allowed the IAEA to be used by the United States and Israel—an undeclared nuclear weapons state in long-term violation of IAEA rules—to manufacture a pretext for war on Iran, …

The Canary (2025-06-23). Starmer slammed for 'humiliating' response to Trump's illegal Iran strikes. thecanary.co On Saturday 21 June, US president Donald Trump launched massive and illegal missile attacks on the sovereign nation of Iran, following on from an unprovoked Israeli assault on the country a week before. He did so in total violation of international law, and without the consent of the US congress or the support of the […] | By

aljazeera (2025-06-23). Israel bombs southern Lebanon amid conflict with Iran and assault on Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel has carried out near-daily violations of the November ceasefire that ended its 14-month war with Hezbollah.

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.

presstv.ir (2025-06-23). Israeli aggression against Iran includes attacks on hospitals, ambulances. presstv.ir Israel continues its aggression on Iran, targeting civilian sites like hospitals and ambulances, mirroring what has been witnessed in Gaza since Oct. 2023.

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

Bryce Greene (2025-06-23). NYT Gave Green Light to Trump's Iran Attack by Treating It as a Question of When. fair.org

commondreams (2025-06-23). After Obliterating Gaza's Healthcare System, Israel Calls Iran Hospital Attack a 'War Crime'. commondreams.org Israeli leaders furiously condemned Iran on Thursday over a single missile attack that damaged a hospital.

Steven Ganot (2025-06-23). 'We Won't Let Aggression Go Unanswered': Iran Fires Missiles at US Bases. themedialine.org

SKWAWKBOX (2025-06-23). Video: Germany says international law cannot be applied to Israel, but can to Iran and Starmer agrees. skwawkbox.org Journalist puts German foreign ministry official on the spot and UK PM parrots Israeli talking points A German foreign ministry official has said that international law banning attacks on nuclear facilities cannot be applied to Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities — because Israel claims it attacked them in order to defend itself. Christian Wagner's …

Rayyan Ahmed (2025-06-23). Hormuz Crisis: Europe's Economy Under Fire from Iran-US Clash. thinktank.pk As of June 23, 2025, the escalating Iran-US conflict has taken a dramatic turn with the US launching airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting fears of a retaliatory closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway, a lifeline for global energy, channels nearly a fifth of the world's oil and a significant chunk of …

David Rising, Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman (2025-06-23). Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar and Iraq. whyy.org Iran launched missile attacks Monday on U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. | Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. It said its airspace was now safe. | Iran said the attack in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites this weekend, signaling its likely desire to de-escalate. | Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas. | Iran ann…

Liza Rozovsky (2025-06-23). Strikes on Iran unlikely to advance Gaza hostage talks, Israeli official says. haaretz.com Meanwhile, Hamas remains wary of U.S. intentions after Sunday's strike on Iran but continues engaging in talks to restore contact with Israel…

The Media Line Staff (2025-06-23). Israel Strikes Deep Into Tehran, Targeting Evin Prison and Israel Destruction Clock. themedialine.org

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

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