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Rutte’s praise for Trump sparks discomfort among EU officials

Several European Union officials have expressed unease over what they perceive as excessive flattery by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte toward U.S. President Donald Trump during a recent summit in The Hague. Rutte’s comments, made both privately and publicly, aimed to support Trump’s diplomatic......

White House: Iran Did Not Move Its Stockpile of Enriched Uranium Before U.S. Strikes

The White House has confirmed that Iran did not relocate its stockpile of highly enriched uranium prior to the U.S. military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. President Donald Trump strongly criticized U.S. media outlets after a secret intelligence report questioned the effectiveness of the......

Mossad chief thanks CIA for joint operations against Iran

David Barnea, the director of Mossad Israel’s foreign intelligence agency has publicly expressed his appreciation to the CIA for its collaborative efforts in operations targeting Iran. In a rare public appearance, Barnea acknowledged the success of joint missions carried out alongside the American......

Iran moves to limit ties with UN nuclear watchdog amid rising tensions

On Wednesday, Iran’s parliament voted to halt its cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, a decision pending final approval by the Supreme National Security Council. The initiative comes in the wake of heightened conflict with Israel, which claims its actions aim to block Iran from......

Iran's nuclear ambitions delayed after US strike says Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran is now significantly farther from acquiring a nuclear weapon following a recent U.S. airstrike targeting three of Tehran’s primary nuclear facilities. Speaking during the NATO summit, Rubio emphasized the effectiveness of the strike, asserting......

Fragile ceasefire holds as US and Iran eye long-term peace

A temporary truce between Iran and Israel remains intact following intense 12-day hostilities, with both sides pausing airstrikes after declaring victory. The conflict, which saw the United States enter the fray with air raids targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, has now shifted toward diplomatic negotiations. Steve......

Iran Uses Israel Conflict to Intensify Domestic Crackdown

Amid escalating tensions with Israel, Iran's government is ramping up its internal repression under the pretext of national security. Just one day after Israel launched its "Rising Lion" military operation with missile strikes targeting Iranian territory, authorities in Tehran arrested......

Ceasefire between Israel and Iran uncertain as attacks persist

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration that Israel and Iran had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire," the truce remained uncertain as hostilities continued into Tuesday. His announcement followed a retaliatory missile strike by Iran on a U.S. military base in Qatar, a response......

U.S. strikes Iranian nuclear sites signify new phase in Iran-Israel conflict

In a significant development that could alter the course of the Israel-Iran conflict, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the night of June 22, 2025, the execution of “highly successful” strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities. This move clearly marks Washington’s......

Potential closure of Strait of Hormuz awaits Iran's Supreme Security Council approval

Iran's decision to close the Strait of Hormuz remains pending approval from its Supreme National Security Council, despite reports suggesting parliamentary authorization. The announcement comes amid escalating regional tensions, particularly between Iran and Israel. An Iranian Revolutionary Guard......

Trump's Iran strikes spark division among his allies

The recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, ordered by President Donald Trump, have triggered sharp divisions among his closest allies, exposing a rift within the Republican Party on America’s foreign policy stance. While some back the decision, citing national security concerns, others......

Iran threatens to target military aid to Israel

Iran has warned it will target any military aid shipments sent to Israel amid the ongoing conflict between the two nations, now in its ninth day. A spokesperson for the Iranian army declared that any radar or military equipment sent by air or sea from any country to support Israel would be considered......

American views on military intervention in Iran: A significant majority oppose action

On May 19, Donald Trump announced he would decide on potential U.S. military intervention in Iran within the next two weeks, emphasizing a "substantial possibility of future negotiations" desired by the American populace. A recent poll conducted by Economist/YouGov, released on June 17, revealed......

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