June 22, 2025
US
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
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Shortly after midnight, Trump announced that American forces had struck three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking direct US entry into the Israel-Iran conflict. The president declared the facilities "completely and totally obliterated" following what Pentagon officials later designated "Operation Midnight Hammer," involving seven B-2 bombers on a 37-hour mission carrying 14 bunker-buster bombs.
Trump addressed the nation at 10 PM, warning Iran to choose between "peace and tragedy" while suggesting more targets remained available. The strikes contradicted his earlier two-week diplomatic timeline and represented the largest B-2 bomber operation in history.
Iran's Parliament responded by voting to close the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies. Trump later posted "MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN," hinting at regime change despite administration claims otherwise. Democrats condemned the strikes as unconstitutional, while Trump banished Republican Thomas Massie from MAGA for questioning their legality. Russia claimed multiple nations were prepared to supply Iran with nuclear weapons.
Trump addressed the nation at 10 PM, warning Iran to choose between "peace and tragedy" while suggesting more targets remained available. The strikes contradicted his earlier two-week diplomatic timeline and represented the largest B-2 bomber operation in history.
Iran's Parliament responded by voting to close the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies. Trump later posted "MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN," hinting at regime change despite administration claims otherwise. Democrats condemned the strikes as unconstitutional, while Trump banished Republican Thomas Massie from MAGA for questioning their legality. Russia claimed multiple nations were prepared to supply Iran with nuclear weapons.
Israel
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
•⌨
After days of Israeli threats to act independently, Trump announced at midnight that American forces had struck three Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using B-2 bombers and 182 tons of ordnance. The operation, codenamed "Midnight Hammer," represented the largest B-2 attack in US history.
Iran retaliated within hours, firing 30 missiles across Israel that wounded 86 people in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Nes Ziona. The strikes marked Iran's first major response to direct American involvement.
By noon, Defense Secretary Hegseth declared Iran's nuclear program "destroyed," though Israeli sources suggested Iran had evacuated uranium from Fordow beforehand. Assessment reports conflicted on the actual damage to the underground facilities.
Netanyahu signaled the war's potential conclusion, stating Israel was "close to completing objectives" and would not continue beyond requirements. Trump directly challenged Iran's leadership, asking why the regime shouldn't be replaced if it cannot make the country "great again."
Iran retaliated within hours, firing 30 missiles across Israel that wounded 86 people in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Nes Ziona. The strikes marked Iran's first major response to direct American involvement.
By noon, Defense Secretary Hegseth declared Iran's nuclear program "destroyed," though Israeli sources suggested Iran had evacuated uranium from Fordow beforehand. Assessment reports conflicted on the actual damage to the underground facilities.
Netanyahu signaled the war's potential conclusion, stating Israel was "close to completing objectives" and would not continue beyond requirements. Trump directly challenged Iran's leadership, asking why the regime shouldn't be replaced if it cannot make the country "great again."
Germany
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
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After days of postponed deadlines and diplomatic positioning, Trump ordered Operation Midnight Hammer against three Iranian nuclear facilities shortly after midnight. German outlets tracked the strikes in real-time as B-2 stealth bombers deployed bunker-busting GBU-57 bombs against Fordo, Isfahan, and Natans installations.
The operation concluded within 25 minutes, with Trump declaring Iran's nuclear program destroyed by dawn. Iran retaliated with rocket attacks on Israel while Foreign Minister Araghtschi announced plans to meet Putin on Monday. German Chancellor Merz, reportedly uninformed beforehand, convened a security cabinet as European leaders found themselves sidelined.
Editorial positions split sharply. Zeit and others defended the strikes as preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, while TAZ and SPD politicians criticized the escalation. By afternoon, impeachment discussions emerged as domestic opposition questioned Trump's congressional authority. NATO simultaneously agreed to raise defense spending targets to five percent of GDP, linking the Iran crisis to broader military preparedness against multiple threats.
The operation concluded within 25 minutes, with Trump declaring Iran's nuclear program destroyed by dawn. Iran retaliated with rocket attacks on Israel while Foreign Minister Araghtschi announced plans to meet Putin on Monday. German Chancellor Merz, reportedly uninformed beforehand, convened a security cabinet as European leaders found themselves sidelined.
Editorial positions split sharply. Zeit and others defended the strikes as preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, while TAZ and SPD politicians criticized the escalation. By afternoon, impeachment discussions emerged as domestic opposition questioned Trump's congressional authority. NATO simultaneously agreed to raise defense spending targets to five percent of GDP, linking the Iran crisis to broader military preparedness against multiple threats.
France
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
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Trump announced before dawn that American B-2 bombers had conducted "very successful" strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, claiming Iran's enrichment capabilities were "completely and totally destroyed." The Pentagon later detailed Operation "Midnight Hammer," confirming fourteen bunker-buster bombs had been deployed in what officials called the largest B-2 strike in history.
Iran responded by launching dozens of missiles at Israel, injuring twenty-seven Israelis, while promising "eternal consequences" for the attacks. By afternoon, Iranian officials vowed to defend themselves "by all necessary means," as Supreme Leader Khamenei reportedly remained isolated in a bunker with limited retaliation options.
European allies distanced themselves from the American action, with Macron convening an emergency defense council and declaring that "strictly military responses" could not resolve the conflict. France, Germany, and Britain jointly urged Iran against further destabilization.
Domestically, authorities arrested a seventeen-year-old planning ISIS-inspired attacks on synagogues, while 145 women reported being drugged during Music Day celebrations nationwide.
Iran responded by launching dozens of missiles at Israel, injuring twenty-seven Israelis, while promising "eternal consequences" for the attacks. By afternoon, Iranian officials vowed to defend themselves "by all necessary means," as Supreme Leader Khamenei reportedly remained isolated in a bunker with limited retaliation options.
European allies distanced themselves from the American action, with Macron convening an emergency defense council and declaring that "strictly military responses" could not resolve the conflict. France, Germany, and Britain jointly urged Iran against further destabilization.
Domestically, authorities arrested a seventeen-year-old planning ISIS-inspired attacks on synagogues, while 145 women reported being drugged during Music Day celebrations nationwide.
Lebanon
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
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Trump announced successful strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including the Fordow enrichment site, which he declared "finished." Netanyahu thanked Trump for the "bold decision" that would "change history," claiming his promise to destroy Iran's nuclear program was fulfilled. Iran responded with scattered missile launches toward Israel and warned of "permanent consequences," while denying radiation contamination from the strikes.
Lebanese officials intensified neutrality appeals as regional alignment pressures reached Beirut. President Aoun declared Lebanon "unwilling to pay more" after costly regional wars, while Prime Minister Salam urged avoiding entanglement in the confrontation. Reports emerged of high-level Iranian figures planning Khamenei's removal following the nuclear strikes.
A suicide bomber killed 20 people at a Damascus church, prompting Lebanese condemnation. Congress accused Trump of constitutional violations over the Iran strikes. By evening, Lebanon mobilized diplomatic efforts to avoid regional spillover as Iran reportedly threatened closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Lebanese officials intensified neutrality appeals as regional alignment pressures reached Beirut. President Aoun declared Lebanon "unwilling to pay more" after costly regional wars, while Prime Minister Salam urged avoiding entanglement in the confrontation. Reports emerged of high-level Iranian figures planning Khamenei's removal following the nuclear strikes.
A suicide bomber killed 20 people at a Damascus church, prompting Lebanese condemnation. Congress accused Trump of constitutional violations over the Iran strikes. By evening, Lebanon mobilized diplomatic efforts to avoid regional spillover as Iran reportedly threatened closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
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Trump announced overnight that US forces had bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities, calling the strikes a "stunning military success" and warning Iran against retaliation. Ukrainian media tracked the story through multiple headline revisions, with Radio Svoboda publishing before-and-after satellite images of the Fordo uranium enrichment facility by evening.
The strike followed the escalating Middle East tensions from previous weeks, with Yemen declaring entry into the regional war and world leaders warning of "catastrophic consequences." The Pentagon issued its first statement defending the action while the UN Security Council convened an emergency session.
Meanwhile, Russian forces struck a Ukrainian military training ground, killing three and wounding 14. Commander-in-Chief Syrsky revealed Ukraine controls 90 square kilometers in Kursk region, contradicting Russian claims of having expelled Ukrainian forces. He also disclosed that interceptor drones prove nearly twice as effective against Shaheds compared to mobile fire groups. The frontline recorded 171 engagements, concentrated in Pokrovsk sector.
The strike followed the escalating Middle East tensions from previous weeks, with Yemen declaring entry into the regional war and world leaders warning of "catastrophic consequences." The Pentagon issued its first statement defending the action while the UN Security Council convened an emergency session.
Meanwhile, Russian forces struck a Ukrainian military training ground, killing three and wounding 14. Commander-in-Chief Syrsky revealed Ukraine controls 90 square kilometers in Kursk region, contradicting Russian claims of having expelled Ukrainian forces. He also disclosed that interceptor drones prove nearly twice as effective against Shaheds compared to mobile fire groups. The frontline recorded 171 engagements, concentrated in Pokrovsk sector.
Palestine
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
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Trump executed his two-week Iran deadline from June 19th, claiming strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—using seven B-2 stealth bombers and bunker-buster bombs. Iran retaliated within hours, deploying the "Kheibar" missile system for the first time and striking Tel Aviv and Haifa with 40 missiles, causing 24 deaths and over 1,200 injuries.
Iranian officials revealed most enriched uranium had been evacuated from Fordow before the American attack, while satellite imagery showed "unusual activity" around the facility. Iran's parliament recommended closing the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatened to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Netanyahu claimed Israel approached victory against Iran, studying a new prisoner exchange proposal from Witkoff. Gaza's death toll reached 55,959 as the humanitarian crisis deepened, with infant deaths rising due to milk shortages and medical supply depletion on day 625 of operations.
Iranian officials revealed most enriched uranium had been evacuated from Fordow before the American attack, while satellite imagery showed "unusual activity" around the facility. Iran's parliament recommended closing the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatened to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Netanyahu claimed Israel approached victory against Iran, studying a new prisoner exchange proposal from Witkoff. Gaza's death toll reached 55,959 as the humanitarian crisis deepened, with infant deaths rising due to milk shortages and medical supply depletion on day 625 of operations.
UK
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
•⌨
Trump executed his threatened strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities after midnight, announcing the "complete obliteration" of three sites including Fordow using bunker buster bombs and Tomahawks in "Operation Midnight Hammer." The attack followed his two-week deadline from the previous day's Security Council meeting.
Tehran responded by warning a "dangerous war" had begun and launching retaliatory missiles at Tel Aviv, with Iran's foreign minister branding Trump a "lawless bully." British media split sharply, with Conservative outlets calling the strikes "bold and brilliant" while Labour-leaning papers condemned Trump's "reckless lurch to war."
Starmer held crisis talks with Trump by evening as Iran threatened revenge, while terror alerts were raised across Britain. Pakistan announced it would nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump escalated by calling for regime change in Iran by night, declaring he had "taken the bomb right out of their hands."
Tehran responded by warning a "dangerous war" had begun and launching retaliatory missiles at Tel Aviv, with Iran's foreign minister branding Trump a "lawless bully." British media split sharply, with Conservative outlets calling the strikes "bold and brilliant" while Labour-leaning papers condemned Trump's "reckless lurch to war."
Starmer held crisis talks with Trump by evening as Iran threatened revenge, while terror alerts were raised across Britain. Pakistan announced it would nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump escalated by calling for regime change in Iran by night, declaring he had "taken the bomb right out of their hands."
Iran
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
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Trump announced shortly after midnight that US forces successfully struck Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, using B-2 bombers according to CNN reports. The strikes represented the escalation Iranian officials had warned against after severing American contact two days earlier and losing three commanders the previous day.
Iran responded with what it described as its twentieth wave of missile attacks against Israeli targets, deploying the multi-warhead Khaybarshekan missile for the first time. The Revolutionary Guards threatened "regret-inducing" retaliation against America, while Foreign Minister Araghchi declared Iran would no longer negotiate with Washington.
By afternoon, Defense Secretary Hegseth warned that any Iranian response would face harsh consequences, while the UN Security Council convened emergency sessions. Iranian officials claimed they had transferred uranium from Fordow before the American attack, suggesting advance warning. Regional allies Pakistan and China condemned the strikes as violations of sovereignty.
Iran responded with what it described as its twentieth wave of missile attacks against Israeli targets, deploying the multi-warhead Khaybarshekan missile for the first time. The Revolutionary Guards threatened "regret-inducing" retaliation against America, while Foreign Minister Araghchi declared Iran would no longer negotiate with Washington.
By afternoon, Defense Secretary Hegseth warned that any Iranian response would face harsh consequences, while the UN Security Council convened emergency sessions. Iranian officials claimed they had transferred uranium from Fordow before the American attack, suggesting advance warning. Regional allies Pakistan and China condemned the strikes as violations of sovereignty.
Russia
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
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Trump executed the Iran ultimatum threatened over recent days, ordering strikes on three nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. Russian outlets reported the attacks throughout the night, with Trump claiming "complete destruction" of Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities using "a full set of bombs." The Pentagon later declared Iran's nuclear program eliminated.
Iran's diplomatic response emerged by morning - requesting an emergency UN Security Council session while confirming no radioactive leaks. By afternoon, Iran's Foreign Minister flew urgently to Moscow for direct talks with Putin, marking Russia's positioning as Iran's primary diplomatic backstop.
Russia condemned the strikes as violations of international law, with UN representative Nebenzya warning of opening "Pandora's box." The coverage shifted from Iran's UN appeals to military escalation as Tehran deployed new Kheibar ballistic missiles against Israel and threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned of additional strikes if Iran retaliates.
Iran's diplomatic response emerged by morning - requesting an emergency UN Security Council session while confirming no radioactive leaks. By afternoon, Iran's Foreign Minister flew urgently to Moscow for direct talks with Putin, marking Russia's positioning as Iran's primary diplomatic backstop.
Russia condemned the strikes as violations of international law, with UN representative Nebenzya warning of opening "Pandora's box." The coverage shifted from Iran's UN appeals to military escalation as Tehran deployed new Kheibar ballistic missiles against Israel and threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned of additional strikes if Iran retaliates.
Italy
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
•⌨
Trump announced at 2 AM Italian time that US B-2 bombers had struck three Iranian nuclear sites in Operation "Midnight Hammer," marking the first direct American military action against Iran's atomic program. The Pentagon described it as their largest B-2 mission, claiming to have "devastated" Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared "the war has begun" and launched retaliatory missiles against Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, wounding 86 people. Tehran's parliament demanded closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with Vice President Vance calling such action "suicide."
Italian Prime Minister Meloni convened emergency meetings with ministers and intelligence officials, with Defense Minister Crosetto stating Italy was "not informed" of the American strikes. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi scheduled meetings with Putin as Tehran claimed its uranium stockpiles remained "intact" despite the bombing.
By evening, Trump declared "monumental damage" to Iranian sites while opening discussions about regime change, as crowds in Tehran demanded "vendetta."
Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared "the war has begun" and launched retaliatory missiles against Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, wounding 86 people. Tehran's parliament demanded closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with Vice President Vance calling such action "suicide."
Italian Prime Minister Meloni convened emergency meetings with ministers and intelligence officials, with Defense Minister Crosetto stating Italy was "not informed" of the American strikes. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi scheduled meetings with Putin as Tehran claimed its uranium stockpiles remained "intact" despite the bombing.
By evening, Trump declared "monumental damage" to Iranian sites while opening discussions about regime change, as crowds in Tehran demanded "vendetta."
Japan
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
•⌨
Trump announced overnight that US forces had "successfully attacked" three Iranian nuclear facilities, escalating the Middle East crisis that had dominated Japanese coverage for days. By early morning, he declared the sites "obliterated" and stated America had entered war with Iran. Iran responded by launching missiles at Israel, marking a shift from Israeli-Iranian exchanges to direct US-Iran conflict.
Japanese media reported 83.7% of citizens worried about daily life impacts from the Middle East war, reflecting concerns about oil supplies. Prime Minister Ishiba avoided explicitly supporting the US attacks when questioned.
Domestically, the Liberal Democratic Party suffered a major defeat in Tokyo assembly elections, with Tomin First reclaiming its position as the largest party. Exit polls showed record-low results for Ishiba's party, signaling trouble ahead of July's House of Councillors race where his minority government seeks to regain majority control.
Japanese media reported 83.7% of citizens worried about daily life impacts from the Middle East war, reflecting concerns about oil supplies. Prime Minister Ishiba avoided explicitly supporting the US attacks when questioned.
Domestically, the Liberal Democratic Party suffered a major defeat in Tokyo assembly elections, with Tomin First reclaiming its position as the largest party. Exit polls showed record-low results for Ishiba's party, signaling trouble ahead of July's House of Councillors race where his minority government seeks to regain majority control.
Netherlands
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
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Trump announced overnight that American forces had struck three Iranian nuclear facilities, declaring the attacks "spectacularly successful" and calling for peace. The operation, designated "Midnight Hammer," involved B-2 bombers flying 37 hours non-stop to drop bunker-buster weapons on underground installations.
Coverage emphasized the contradiction between Trump's campaign promise of "no endless wars" and his direct entry into the Israel-Iran conflict. Analysts noted Netanyahu's success in drawing America into the regional war, describing this as "gigantic and not to be underestimated."
By afternoon, Iran threatened retaliation and declared diplomacy finished, though uncertainty remained about closing the Strait of Hormuz. Oil markets reacted sharply to the escalation. The IAEA reported that underground damage from the strikes could not be assessed.
The strikes represented Trump's abandonment of isolationist policies and his emergence as the primary actor in Middle Eastern conflicts, following days of previous Israeli operations against Iranian facilities.
Coverage emphasized the contradiction between Trump's campaign promise of "no endless wars" and his direct entry into the Israel-Iran conflict. Analysts noted Netanyahu's success in drawing America into the regional war, describing this as "gigantic and not to be underestimated."
By afternoon, Iran threatened retaliation and declared diplomacy finished, though uncertainty remained about closing the Strait of Hormuz. Oil markets reacted sharply to the escalation. The IAEA reported that underground damage from the strikes could not be assessed.
The strikes represented Trump's abandonment of isolationist policies and his emergence as the primary actor in Middle Eastern conflicts, following days of previous Israeli operations against Iranian facilities.
India
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
•⌨
Trump announced "Operation Midnight Hammer" after midnight, confirming US forces bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using B-2 stealth bombers and bunker-buster weapons. The Pentagon revealed 125 aircraft participated in the 25-minute operation, with bombers flying 37 hours from Guam.
Iran retaliated within hours, firing ballistic missiles at 14 Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, injuring 86 people. Tehran's parliament approved closing the Strait of Hormuz oil corridor, threatening global energy supplies. Prime Minister Modi called Iranian President Pezeshkian urging de-escalation.
Iran's Foreign Minister traveled to Moscow seeking nuclear weapons support, while former Russian President Medvedev suggested providing atomic weapons to Tehran. The US House Speaker accused Trump of conducting strikes without Congressional approval.
India's NIA arrested two men for harboring Pahalgam attackers, identifying three LeT terrorists involved. Operation Sindhu evacuated 290 more Indian students from Iran's war zones, with flights returning to Delhi carrying "Hindustan Zindabad" chants.
Iran retaliated within hours, firing ballistic missiles at 14 Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, injuring 86 people. Tehran's parliament approved closing the Strait of Hormuz oil corridor, threatening global energy supplies. Prime Minister Modi called Iranian President Pezeshkian urging de-escalation.
Iran's Foreign Minister traveled to Moscow seeking nuclear weapons support, while former Russian President Medvedev suggested providing atomic weapons to Tehran. The US House Speaker accused Trump of conducting strikes without Congressional approval.
India's NIA arrested two men for harboring Pahalgam attackers, identifying three LeT terrorists involved. Operation Sindhu evacuated 290 more Indian students from Iran's war zones, with flights returning to Delhi carrying "Hindustan Zindabad" chants.
Poland
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
•⌨
Trump announced successful strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities in the early hours, targeting three atomic sites including Fordo in what he called "an operation the world hasn't seen in decades." The Pentagon later declared Iran's nuclear program destroyed, though conflicting reports suggested uranium had been evacuated beforehand.
Iran retaliated with ballistic missile strikes on Israel, injuring 27 people in two waves of attacks. Tehran warned of "eternal consequences" and threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz while seeking Russian support.
A church bombing in Damascus killed at least 15 people as regional violence spread. Polish media analyzed rising fuel prices and strategic implications for NATO allies.
Domestically, Nawrocki told Tusk to "abandon hysteria" and promised to deliver on campaign pledges by August 7th. Kaczyński declared the start of "the road to a second victory" following the presidential inauguration while warning against election theft.
Iran retaliated with ballistic missile strikes on Israel, injuring 27 people in two waves of attacks. Tehran warned of "eternal consequences" and threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz while seeking Russian support.
A church bombing in Damascus killed at least 15 people as regional violence spread. Polish media analyzed rising fuel prices and strategic implications for NATO allies.
Domestically, Nawrocki told Tusk to "abandon hysteria" and promised to deliver on campaign pledges by August 7th. Kaczyński declared the start of "the road to a second victory" following the presidential inauguration while warning against election theft.
Spain
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
•⌨
Trump launched what he called "Operation Midnight Hammer" against three Iranian nuclear facilities at Isfahan, Natanz and Fordo, using B-2 stealth bombers and previously unused MOP bunker-buster weapons. The strikes dominated Spanish media from midnight onwards, with Trump declaring the U.S. had "destroyed Iran's three main nuclear bases" while warning of either "peace or tragedy."
Iran's parliament voted to consider closing the Strait of Hormuz while promising "eternal consequences," and Tehran dispatched its foreign minister to Moscow for emergency talks with Putin. Netanyahu celebrated Trump's escalation, stating "first comes force, then comes peace."
Sánchez leveraged the international crisis to secure NATO concessions, negotiating Spanish defense spending at 2.1% of GDP rather than the demanded 5%, claiming this would save 350 billion euros. The agreement provided political relief from the ongoing corruption scandal, as Koldo changed lawyers after being advised to cooperate with prosecutors. Spanish officials called for diplomatic de-escalation while avoiding direct criticism of the American strikes.
Iran's parliament voted to consider closing the Strait of Hormuz while promising "eternal consequences," and Tehran dispatched its foreign minister to Moscow for emergency talks with Putin. Netanyahu celebrated Trump's escalation, stating "first comes force, then comes peace."
Sánchez leveraged the international crisis to secure NATO concessions, negotiating Spanish defense spending at 2.1% of GDP rather than the demanded 5%, claiming this would save 350 billion euros. The agreement provided political relief from the ongoing corruption scandal, as Koldo changed lawyers after being advised to cooperate with prosecutors. Spanish officials called for diplomatic de-escalation while avoiding direct criticism of the American strikes.
Turkey
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
•⌨
The United States struck three Iranian nuclear facilities including Fordo, marking direct American entry into the Iran-Israel conflict that had been escalating since June 13. Turkish media reported Trump's announcement of the attacks, with Iran characterizing them as "inhumane" and retaliating against Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Iran's Foreign Minister spoke from Istanbul, threatening response while seeking parliamentary approval to close the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon issued its first statement following the strikes, with Secretary of State Rubio later claiming readiness for negotiations despite calling it "not a war against Iran."
Turkey warned the attacks could trigger global conflict, with officials calling for return to negotiation tables. The Foreign Ministry declared global security at risk.
Domestically, journalist Fatih Altaylı was arrested on charges of threatening President Erdoğan, extending the media crackdown that began with his detention the previous day. Police detained at least 60 activists during Istanbul's Trans Pride March, while a Syrian student drowned at Şile beach.
Iran's Foreign Minister spoke from Istanbul, threatening response while seeking parliamentary approval to close the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon issued its first statement following the strikes, with Secretary of State Rubio later claiming readiness for negotiations despite calling it "not a war against Iran."
Turkey warned the attacks could trigger global conflict, with officials calling for return to negotiation tables. The Foreign Ministry declared global security at risk.
Domestically, journalist Fatih Altaylı was arrested on charges of threatening President Erdoğan, extending the media crackdown that began with his detention the previous day. Police detained at least 60 activists during Istanbul's Trans Pride March, while a Syrian student drowned at Şile beach.
China
•22.06.2025
•Sunday
•63 days ago
•⌨
Trump announced successful strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities - Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan - with state media immediately coordinating China's condemnation response. The strikes dominated coverage from early morning through afternoon, with Iranian Revolutionary Guard launching 40 missiles at Israel in retaliation.
The domestic messaging apparatus resumed coordinated operations after the previous day's fragmentation, with five outlets delivering identical "People's Leader" headlines about Xi by noon. This represented a shift from the concluded Central Asia summit documentation to routine leadership narrative synchronization.
The China-Central Asia diplomatic messaging continued but with reduced intensity - six outlets maintained the "spirit" promotion compared to previous days' stronger coordination. UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the strikes as "dangerous escalation" while Pentagon claimed "overwhelming success" and "severe damage" to nuclear infrastructure.
The domestic messaging apparatus resumed coordinated operations after the previous day's fragmentation, with five outlets delivering identical "People's Leader" headlines about Xi by noon. This represented a shift from the concluded Central Asia summit documentation to routine leadership narrative synchronization.
The China-Central Asia diplomatic messaging continued but with reduced intensity - six outlets maintained the "spirit" promotion compared to previous days' stronger coordination. UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the strikes as "dangerous escalation" while Pentagon claimed "overwhelming success" and "severe damage" to nuclear infrastructure.
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