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22.06.2025The night America bombed Iran's nuclear program

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Italy for 22.06.2025.

It displays 175 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.06.2025The night America bombed Iran's nuclear program
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."
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00:18US Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites

The newspapers report Trump announced early Sunday morning that the US "successfully attacked three nuclear sites in Iran," declaring "now is the time for peace" on Truth Social around 2 AM Italian time (ANSA, Corriere Della Sera, La Repubblica). The strike follows escalating pressure, with Vice President Vance stating "you are dragging us into war" regarding Israel's influence on US military action (Adnkronos, La Stampa). Italian media report Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei remains "introvabile" (untraceable), with kamikaze drones launched toward Israel as explosions continue in Tehran (La Stampa, Sky TG24). The attack represents a significant escalation from previous Israeli-only strikes to direct US military involvement against Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Le notizie di domenica 22 giugno sul conflitto tra Israele e Iran, in diretta. L'annuncio del presdente degli Stati Uniti su Truth, poco prima delle 2 del mattino italiane
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03:07America Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites

The newspapers report Trump announced via Truth Social around 2 AM Italian time that the US "successfully attacked three nuclear sites in Iran" using B-2 bombers, declaring "now is the time for peace or we will strike again" (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere Della Sera, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Netanyahu called it "a decision that will change history," while Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared "the war begins now" (Corriere Della Sera, La Stampa). This marks the first direct US military action against Iranian nuclear facilities, escalating beyond previous Israeli-only strikes to full American involvement in targeting Tehran's atomic program.
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Il presidente parla di "momento storico" e afferma che per l'Iran il futuro è "pace o tragedia". Netanyahu: "Cambia la storia". Teheran: "Aperte tutte le opzioni, conseguenze eterne. Ogni americano è obiettivo legittimo". Esplosioni a Gerusalemme e a Tel Aviv
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05:51America Bombs Iran's Nuclear Program

The newspapers report Trump announced US B-2 bombers successfully destroyed three Iranian nuclear sites, with the president declaring on Truth Social it was a "historic moment" offering Iran a choice between "peace or tragedy" (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere Della Sera, HuffPost Italia, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Iran's leadership responded by declaring "it is war" and stating "every American is a legitimate target," while launching retaliatory missiles against Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa (HuffPost Italia, La Repubblica, La Stampa). Netanyahu called the American strike "a decision that changes history," as Israel closed its airspace following the escalation (Corriere Della Sera, HuffPost Italia).
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In mattinata vertice a Palazzo Chigi. "Si apre una crisi molto più grande" dice il ministro della Difesa, "non ci sono segnali di coinvolgimento di Russia e Cina, ma nessuno può fare previsioni". Tajani auspica che ora si arrivi a "una de-escalation: l'Iran si sieda a un tavolo di trattative". Messi in sicurezza i contingenti italiani
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08:18Italy Left Out of US War Plans

The newspapers report Italian Prime Minister Meloni convened an emergency meeting with ministers and intelligence officials following the US nuclear strikes on Iran, with Defense Minister Crosetto stating Italy was "not informed" and warning "this opens a much larger crisis" (HuffPost Italia, La Stampa). Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared "the war has begun" and launched retaliatory missiles targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, with reports of 86 wounded in Israel (Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, La Stampa). Trump maintained his ultimatum declaring "peace or there will be a tragedy" while claiming three Iranian nuclear sites were "completely destroyed," though Tehran reports the Fordow facility "did not suffer serious damage" (ANSA, La Repubblica, Sky TG24).
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La risposta da parte di Teheran non si è fatta attendere: “La guerra è iniziata”, si legge in un messaggio pubblicato dai Guardiani della Rivoluzione
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La linea vitale, da difendere, è la linea delle democrazie. Come spiega Ladan Boroumand, l'Occidente dovrebbe condividere la battaglia col popolo iraniano represso dalla teocrazia islamica. Trump dovrà rispondere della strategia sclerotica, Netanyahu degli inutili massacri di palestinesi, ma chi oggi moltiplica e reitera le piazze contro Israele non ha capito quanto sta succedendo nel mondo
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La risposta da parte di Teheran non si è fatta attendere: “La guerra è iniziata”, si legge in un messaggio pubblicato dai Guardiani della Rivoluzione
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11:17Iran declares war on America

The newspapers report Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared "the war has begun" following Trump's nuclear strikes, with Tehran launching retaliatory missiles that wounded 86 people in Israel (La Stampa, La Repubblica, Sky TG24). Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi is scheduled to meet Putin tomorrow as Tehran warns of "eternal consequences" and states America has "crossed the red line" (La Repubblica, ANSA). Pope Francis issued an urgent appeal during the Angelus, calling to "stop the war before it becomes an irreparable abyss" (Avvenire, La Stampa). HuffPost Italia frames the crisis as defining "the right trench" for Western democracies, arguing the battle line should be drawn between democratic nations and Iran's Islamic theocracy rather than focusing solely on Israel-Palestine dynamics.
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Il pacchetto di impegni sull'aumento delle spese per la difesa e la sicurezza nei prossimi anni è definito e concordato, ma serve l'unanimità e si lavora a ricucire sul possibile veto di Pedro Sánchez, che teme per la stabilità del suo governo. Difficile che possa resistere a lungo in un contesto che rilancia i rapporti transatlantici al tempo di Trump e delle guerre
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13:06Pentagon Claims Nuclear Program Devastated

The newspapers report Operation "Midnight Hammer" devastated Iran's nuclear program, with the Pentagon describing it as "the largest mission with B-2 bombers" (Corriere Della Sera, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Trump announced on Truth Social that nuclear sites were "cancelled," while Defense Secretary Hegseth stated the Iranian nuclear program was "devastated" (Corriere Della Sera, La Stampa). Iran retaliated with missiles targeting Israel as Tehran's Foreign Minister prepares to meet Putin tomorrow (La Repubblica, La Stampa). China and Russia condemned the American strike, with Beijing and Moscow issuing formal protests (La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Meanwhile, HuffPost Italia reports Spain threatens to veto NATO's new defense spending package, with Pedro Sánchez fearing for his government's stability despite pressure to maintain transatlantic unity under Trump.
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La premier riunisce d'urgenza ministri e intelligence. Sente Starmer e Merz, atteso un colloquio con Trump. Si confronta anche con Schlein, con cui condivide l'impegno a non inasprire i toni; già previsto lunedì pomeriggio il suo intervento in Parlamento. Sulle basi militari la convinzione è che gli Usa non ce le chiederanno
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14:59Iran Threatens Hormuz Closure

The newspapers report Iran's parliament is demanding closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Operation "Midnight Hammer," with US Vice President Vance calling such action "suicide" (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere Della Sera, La Repubblica). Trump announced on Truth Social that Iranian nuclear sites were "cancelled," while the Pentagon describes the mission as involving B-2 bombers striking three nuclear facilities (Corriere Della Sera, ANSA, Sky TG24). Israel has closed its airspace as tensions escalate, with Italy's Foreign Ministry posting emergency contact numbers for embassies in Tehran, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem (Corriere Della Sera). The UN Security Council has called an emergency meeting to address the American strikes (Sky TG24). HuffPost Italia examines the role of Mossad operations and Israeli intelligence in the long campaign against Iran's nuclear program, highlighting infiltration tactics and the legendary Stuxnet cyber attack.
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Colloquio con Nicola Pedde, direttore dell'Institute for Global Studies (Igs), sulla scommessa americana che “sta riducendo le opzioni di Teheran e incentiva la linea dura” e sulla transizione in atto nella politica iraniana: “Se dovesse prevalere l'apparato militare, il conflitto può prolungarsi ed allargarsi”
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16:52Iran Calls Trump Strike "Bullying"

The newspapers report Iran calls the US strike "Trump's bullying" while threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran stating it will "defend itself by all means" (Adnkronos, Sky TG24, Il Sole 24 Ore). US Secretary of State Rubio indicates America is prepared to discuss civilian nuclear programs with Iran, as Tehran reports "several wounded from attacks but not contaminated" (Il Sole 24 Ore). HuffPost Italia analyzes how Trump's strategy is "pushing Iran into the arms of the Revolutionary Guards," with experts warning this "reduces Tehran's options and incentivizes the hardline" approach, potentially prolonging and expanding the conflict if military apparatus prevails. Netanyahu was seen praying at the Western Wall for Trump while Tehran's streets echo calls for "vendetta" (La Repubblica, La Stampa).
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Una spallata senza strategia politica, con l'Iran che minaccia “conseguenze eterne”, si dice convinto di rilanciare il programma atomico e cerca le braccia di Putin e Xi. L'arma più potente resta la chiusura dello stretto di Hormuz, con Rubio che minaccia ritorsioni e invita la Cina a dissuadere Teheran. Mentre il mondo si blinda e si riarma
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21:02Trump Claims Monumental Nuclear Damage

The newspapers report Trump announced "monumental damage to nuclear sites" on Truth Social early this morning, with Operation "Midnight Hammer" targeting Iranian facilities as Israel closes its airspace (Corriere Della Sera, La Repubblica). Tehran's streets echo calls for "vendetta" while Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation (Adnkronos, La Stampa). Secretary of State Rubio indicates the US remains "ready to discuss civilian nuclear programs" with Iran, while Tehran claims its uranium enrichment stockpiles remain "intact" despite the strikes (Il Sole 24 Ore). Netanyahu calls for "peace through strength" and potential agreements, while Iran vows to "defend itself by all means" (Sky TG24).
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