2025-06-15: Iran Roundup

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Mehmet Perinàßek (2025-06-15). Time to draw lessons on how to stop Israel. uwidata.com Israel has launched a wave of air strikes on Iran, hitting military leaders, nuclear and military sites overnight on 13th June. Iran retaliated by striking Tel Aviv, Haifa and several military and strategic targets in Israel. The war is tending to escalate further, with no sign of compromise in sight for now. UWI author, historian …

Abdaljawad Omar, Mondoweiss. (2025-06-15). Israel Started A War With Iran, But It Doesn't Know How It Ends. popularresistance.org The war between Israel and Iran marks the culmination of decades of shadow-boxing between Tehran and Tel Aviv. This is a war that has long worn the mask of deniability, played out in assassinations, cyber operations, and various forms of entanglements from Damascus to the Red Sea. Its rules were unwritten but widely understood: escalation without full rupture. But now it's unfolding in a surprise Israeli intelligence and military attack, which was met with a subsequent Iranian retaliation against Israeli military installations and strategic infrastructure. | While Israel's capacity for precise targeting — i…

Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch. (2025-06-15). Iran Announces Imminent Retaliation To Israeli Aggression. popularresistance.org Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei issued a statement on Friday morning calling Israeli aggression against the country a crime which will invite severe punishment from the Islamic Republic. | "With this crime, the Zionist regime has prepared for itself a bitter, painful fate, which it will definitely see," Khamenei said in a brief statement hours after the early morning strikes by Israel on several Iranian cities including the capital Tehran. | Large scale protests were reported in different parts of Iran on Friday demanding Iranian retaliation against Israeli aggression.

hindustantimes (2025-06-15). Netanyahu panics after Iran attack? Israeli PM admits fatalities, then warns of… hindustantimes.com In his first address after Iranian retaliation, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu declares all-out war on Iran's nuclear and missile sites. Calling the offensive "With All My Might," he vows to strike deeper into Tehran—warning that Israeli planes will soon dominate Iran's skies. Netanyahu claims major damage has already been done to Iran's enrichment sites and missile programs.

geo.tv (2025-06-15). Does Iran have nuclear weapons. geo.tv Iranian ballistic missiles are displayed during the ceremony of joining the Armed Forces, in Tehran, Iran on August 22, 2023. — Reuters | This handout photograph taken on June 15, 2025 and released by the State Disaster Response Force of India's Uttarakhand state shows smoke billowing from the site of a chopper crash near Gaurikund. — Reuters | Rhyanon Demery, Bonhams Head of Sale for Travel and Exploration, points out the spot wh…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2025-06-15). Israel's War On Iran Was Made In USA. popularresistance.org 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 cynical ruse. | As US officials met with their Iranian counterparts to discuss a new nuclear deal (after Trump unilaterally tore up the previo…

geo.tv (2025-06-15). Saudi crown prince strongly condemns Israel's attack on Iran. geo.tv Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends the Arab League summit, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023 and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2024. — Reuters/FileSaudi Arabia's Crown Prince…

geo.tv (2025-06-15). Iran missiles kill at least 10 in Israel in night of mutual attacks. geo.tv People stand next to a damaged vehicle after missiles fired from Iran impacted a residential building, in Tamra, northern Israel June 15, 2025. — Reuters

tn.ai (2025-06-15). 200 Zionists Killed, Wounded in Iran's Missile Attacks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — More than 200 Zionists were killed or wounded in teh second wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes on occupied territories on Saturday night and early Sunday.

Steven Ganot (2025-06-15). Nuclear Sites, Cities, and Refineries Hit as Israel and Iran Escalate. themedialine.org

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-06-15). This Was All So Very Avoidable: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com This was all so, so avoidable. The US and Israel sprinted straight at this war, cruising past off-ramp after off-ramp. The Iran nuclear deal was working as intended. Israel could have negotiated an agreement with the Palestinians, thereby cooling things off with both the Palestinian resistance and with Hezbollah long before October 7. The US empire didn't have to insist on hegemonic control over the entire region. | There was no good reason there couldn't have been peace. It was right there, ripe for the picking. Begging to be picked. Practically leaping into our hands. It was only by the most tenacious of effort…

Editor (2025-06-15). Juan Cole: Iran's Hypersonic Missiles Hit Israeli Refinery, Military Sites, as Israel does the same to Tehran. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Israel and Iran continued to trade airstrikes on each other on Saturday. Israel struck the Iranian Ministry of Defense, petroleum and gas sites, and, it said, further nuclear-related sites. So writes the Israeli newspaper Arab 48. Iran for its part hit military and intelligence sites …

Editor (2025-06-15). "Satanic acts" : Iran's Dr. Foad Izadi on Israel's new Regime Change War. scheerpost.com The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal interviews Dr. Foad Izadi, professor of world politics at the University of Tehran, amid Israeli airstrikes on Iran which assassinated nuclear scientists and military officials while killing many civilians. As one of his country's most prolific political commentators, Izadi critiques the Iranian president's diplomacy with the US, Trump's perfidious actions, and the mood of Iranian society.

Editor (2025-06-15). UN Security Council on Israel's War With Iran. scheerpost.com By Vibhu Mishra / UN News Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities mark a dangerous new escalation in the Middle East, a top U.N. official told the Security Council during an emergency session convened on Friday. The Council cleared its original schedule to address the rapidly evolving crisis, also hearing from the head …

Vibhu Mishra, Consortium News. (2025-06-15). Watch: United Nations Security Council On Israel's War. popularresistance.org Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities mark a dangerous new escalation in the Middle East, a top U.N. official told the Security Council during an emergency session convened on Friday. | The Council cleared its original schedule to address the rapidly evolving crisis, also hearing from the head of the U.N.-backed international nuclear watchdog, who warned of the grave risks to regional stability and nuclear safety. | Overnight from Thursday into Friday, Israeli military strikes targeted nuclear facilities across Iran, including the Natanz enrichment site. Media reports indicate that Hossein S…

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-06-15). This Was All So Very Avoidable. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | This was all so, so avoidable. The US and Israel sprinted straight at this war, cruising past off-ramp after off-ramp. The Iran nuclear deal was working as intended. Israel could have negotiated an agreement with the Palestinians, thereby cooling things off with both the Palestinian resistance and with Hezbollah long before October 7. The US empire didn't have to insist on hegemonic…

presstv.ir (2025-06-15). A massive barrage of Iranian missiles hits Zionist entity as Yemen strikes Tel Aviv. presstv.ir The fresh wave of Iranian missile strikes targeted the heart of the Zionist entity in the early hours of Sunday, as the Yemeni military struck the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

presstv.ir (2025-06-15). Embattled Netanyahu urges US to join Israeli regime's war against Iran: Report. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has urged the US to join its war against Iran to achieve the "elimination" of the country's nuclear energy program, according to a report.

Steven Ganot (2025-06-15). Missiles, Fire, and Fallout: A Weekend of War Between Israel and Iran. themedialine.org

Steven Ganot (2025-06-15). Iranian Opposition Leader Calls on Netanyahu To Back Regime Change. themedialine.org

A a (2025-06-15). L'intero pianeta è tenuto in ostaggio da un culto della morte. strategic-culture.su Andiamo al sodo. Il devastante attacco all'Iran da parte del gruppo psicopatologico e genocida di etno-supremazisti "prescelti" con sede a Tel Aviv — una dichiarazione di guerra di fatto | Segue nostro Andiamo al sodo. Il devastante attacco all'Iran da parte del gruppo psicopatologico e genocida di etno-supremazisti "prescelti" con sede a Tel Aviv — una dichiarazione di guerra di fatto — è stato coordinato nei minimi de…

geo.tv (2025-06-15). IAEA confirms no damage to Iran's Fordow and Khondab nuclear sites. geo.tv The logo of the International Atomic Energy Agency is seen at their headquarters during a board of governors meeting, amid the coronavirus disease outbreak in Vienna, Austria, June 7, 2021. — Reuters No damage was seen at Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant or the Khondab…

geo.tv (2025-06-15). Iran-Israel conflict led to cancellation of 6,000 flights globally in past two days. geo.tv

aljazeera (2025-06-15). Iran defends its second barrage of missiles at Israel as self-defence. aljazeera.com Iran's government has defended its retaliatory attacks on Israel as 'self-defence'.

aljazeera (2025-06-15). 'Solid evidence': Iran says US bears responsibility for Israel's aggression. aljazeera.com Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says US President Donald Trump publicly and explicitly confirmed he knew about attacks.

aljazeera (2025-06-15). Why has Israel put West Bank under lockdown as it bombs Iran? aljazeera.com Israeli forces seal entrances of several cities and villages in occupied Palestinian territory amid conflict with Iran.

aljazeera (2025-06-15). Iran, Israel trade strikes for a third day. aljazeera.com Israel hits key energy sites and residential areas while Iranian attacks kill 10, escalating fears of a bigger conflict.

aljazeera (2025-06-15). The real reason Israel attacked Iran. aljazeera.com There was nothing preemptive about the Israeli assault on Iranian military and civilian infrastructure and officials.

aljazeera (2025-06-15). Israel-Iran attacks: Mehdi Taremi unable to join Inter for Club World Cup. aljazeera.com The forward, set to link up with Inter Milan in LA, is stranded in Iran amid his home country's airspace closure.

aljazeera (2025-06-15). Which Iranian oil and gas facilities has Israel hit? Why do they matter? aljazeera.com Israel hit the world's largest natural gasfield and other key Iranian energy facilities on Saturday night.

aljazeera (2025-06-15). Huge oil depot fire rages in Tehran after Israeli strike. aljazeera.com Video shows flames engulfing Iran's Shahran oil depot in northern Tehran after an Israeli strike.

aljazeera (2025-06-15). Second wave of Iranian missiles hits Israel. aljazeera.com Video shows a barrage of Iranian missiles making impact in Tel Aviv and other sites in Israel.

aljazeera (2025-06-15). Netanyahu visits site of Iranian missile strike in Israel. aljazeera.com Benjamin Netanyahu visited the site of the Iranian missile strike that targeted a residential block in Bat Yam, Israel.

aljazeera (2025-06-15). What is Iran's IRGC and who has Israel killed? aljazeera.com Israeli strikes have killed at least four senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, including Hossein Salami.

APR editor (2025-06-15). Is genocide the new normal? Could Israel and the US destroy Iran? asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle "Just do it, before it is too late," US President Donald Trump said. The Western media described Trump's and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's threats after the first wave of attacks on Iran as "warnings". They were, in fact, expressions of genocidal intent. "The United States makes the best and most…

APR editor (2025-06-15). NZ's Islamic Council calls on Luxon to condemn Israel over 'unprovoked' military strikes. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Islamic Council of New Zealand (ICONZ) has protested over Israel's "unprovoked military strikes" against Iran, killing at least 80 people — 20 of them children, and called on the NZ government to publicly condemn Israeli's actions. An open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, read out to a Palestine rally in…

Staff (2025-06-15). Trump says Iran would face U.S. might levels never seen if it attacks U.S. haaretz.com IDF says it targeted defense headquarters fuel depots in Tehran ‚ñ Israeli airstrike targets Houthi military chief ‚ñ First victims of Iranian missile barrages named as Israel Aloni, Eti Cohen Angel ‚ñ Oman says U.S.-Iran talks will 'not take place now,' U.S. official says White House still committed to talks…

Adi Hashmonai (2025-06-15). Mother, two daughters among four killed in Iranian strike in north. haaretz.com The four victims were identified as Manar Khatib, 45, and her two daughters — Shada, 20, and Hala, 13 — as well as their relative Manal Khatib, 41. Ten people were lightly wounded…

Arash Azizi (2025-06-15). Netanyahu and Khamenei want this war. Yet Iranians and Israelis have no reason to fight. haaretz.com If we know one thing about the leadership in Tehran and in Jerusalem, it is that they put their own political fortunes first, with little regard for durable peaceful solutions…

Bar Peleg (2025-06-15). Six killed, three missing in direct Iranian missile hit overnight in central Israel. haaretz.com Four of the fatalities, caused by a missile that fell between two buildings in central Israel, were a 10-year-old boy, a young girl, a 69-year-old woman, and an 80-year-old woman. Two additional bodies were recovered from the rubble later in the morning…

Yossi Verter (2025-06-15). Netanyahu knew what kind of war Israel was facing and still chose division. haaretz.com The prime minister's decision to strike Iran may be "historic," but the IDF chief felt compelled to reassure the public it was a professional one. Netanyahu now has a chance to begin repairing the damage he's done…

The Independent (2025-06-15). Iran hesitates on participation in 6th round of talks with U.S. independent.co.ug TEHRAN | Xinhua | Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Saturday that the country has not yet decided whether to take part in the sixth round of indirect talks with the United States scheduled to be held in Oman on Sunday. In an interview with state-run IRIB TV, Baghaei stressed that Iran finds …

The Independent (2025-06-15). Trump, Putin agree "war in Israel-Iran should end" independent.co.ug WASHINGTON, D.C. | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday over the tensions in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and both of them agreed that "this war in Israel-Iran should end." "He feels, as do I, this war in Israel-Iran …

newarab (2025-06-15). Iran-Israel strikes: What we know about the damage so far. newarab.com Israel continued its strikes on Iran on Saturday, pressing on with an offensive it began a day earlier that targeted Iranian nuclear and military facilities, prompting counterattacks by Iran. | Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that "Tehran will burn" if Iran continued its retaliation. | In a televised address Friday night, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed to bring Israel "to ruin". | International calls for restraint are multiplying, as fears grow the Middle East could be on the threshold of a broader conflict. | Here is what we know about the attacks so far. | Iranian casualties…

newarab (2025-06-15). Iran confronts US at UNSC emergency meeting over Israeli strikes. newarab.com Tensions intensified during a UN Security Council emergency meeting on Friday, as Iran accused the US of being fully complicit in Prior to Iran's military response late on Friday, the 15-member UN Security Council held the meeting at Tehran's request and was joined by Israeli and Iranian representatives. | Iran argued that the US's complicity in the unprecedented Israeli attacks was "beyond doubt", while…

newarab (2025-06-15). Pope Leo appeals for 'reason' amid Israel-Iran airstrikes. newarab.com Leo, in one of the strongest peace appeals yet of his five-week papacy, told an audience in St. Peter's Basilica he was following the situation with "great concern" and called on the nations to pursue dialogue. | "In such a delicate moment, I strongly wish to renew an appeal to responsibility and to reason," said the pope. | "The commitment…

newarab (2025-06-15). Why Iran targeted the Kirya, 'Israel's Pentagon', in Tel Aviv. newarab.com On Friday, Israel At least 320 people were reported wounded. | Israel claimed the strikes were "pre-emptive", but Iran called them an unprovoked act of war. | In response, Iran launc…

newarab (2025-06-15). Could the US get dragged into an Israeli war with Iran. newarab.com When Israel began bombing Iran on Friday morning local time, it was clear that it was different from previous attacks. | The scale of the airstrikes was beyond those in the past, making US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was quick to announce that Israel had taken unilateral action against Iran, suggesting that the US did…

newarab (2025-06-15). Iran launches missiles against Israel. newarab.com Iran fired a fresh barrage of missiles at Israel, state television announced early Sunday, as the rivals exchanged fire for a third day. | "A new wave of Operation Honest Promise 3 began a few minutes ago," Iranian state TV reported at around 03: 10 am (2340 GMT Saturday), while broadcasting live images of Israel. | This comes after Iran's official news agency says Iranian forces are carrying out an attack targeting Israel late Saturday, saying they have targeted military targets. The missiles have reportedly hit he northern coastal city of Haifa and neighbouring town of Tamra, Israel's Channel 13 reports. | Th…

newarab (2025-06-15). Iran says US nuclear talks 'meaningless' after Israel attack. newarab.com Iran said on Friday the dialogue with the US over Tehran's nuclear programme is "meaningless" after "The other side [the US] acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing the Zionist regime [Israel] to target Iran's territory," the semi-official Tasnim news ag…

newarab (2025-06-15). Iran 'downs F-35 jet' as Israeli strikes continue. newarab.com According to a statement published by Iran's Fars News Agency on Saturday, Iranian air defence forces brought down an

newarab (2025-06-15). Iraq in contact with Iran, US in bid to stay out of conflict. newarab.com

newarab (2025-06-15). Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' after wave of missile fire. newarab.com "The Iranian dictator is turning the citizens of Iran into hostages and bringing about a reality in which they – especially the residents of Tehran – will pay a heavy price because of the criminal harm to Israeli civilians," said Defence Minister Israel Katz. | "If [Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali] Khamenei continues to fire missiles toward the Israeli home front – Tehran wil…

newarab (2025-06-15). Qatar Emir stresses need for de-escalation between Iran, Israel. newarab.com Tamim and Trump discussed the…

newarab (2025-06-15). Trump says 'war in Israel-Iran should end' after call with Putin. newarab.com

newarab (2025-06-15). US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman cancelled. newarab.com

Editor (2025-06-15). Netanyahu: Israeli Jets Will Hit Every Target, Every Site in Tehran. scheerpost.com

albawaba (2025-06-15). Video: Israel targets Tehran's Mehrabad Airport. albawaba.com

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