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13.06.2025

The Day Israel Struck Iran's Nuclear Heart

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 13.06.2025.

It displays 302 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.06.2025 โ‡ข The Day Israel Struck Iran's Nuclear Heart
โŒจIsrael launched unprecedented strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities and military targets shortly after midnight, killing top Iranian commanders including IRGC chief Hossein Salami and nuclear scientists. The operation, dubbed "Rising Lion," targeted Tehran's nuclear infrastructure with sophisticated Mossad infiltration preceding the attacksโ€”agents had planted weapons and tricked Iranian officials into fatal meetings.

Iran responded with waves of ballistic missiles and over 100 drones throughout the day, breaking through Israeli air defenses and causing damage in Tel Aviv. By evening, Iran had launched three separate missile barrages while the US actively assisted Israel's interception efforts.

Trump praised the strikes as "excellent" while warning Iran to "make a deal now or it will get worse," though reports suggested he had initially asked Israel to delay the operation. The escalation overshadowed domestic legal battles over California's National Guard control, which continued ping-ponging between courts as the Padilla detention controversy from the previous day sparked calls for Kristi Noem's resignation.
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00:49โ‡ขIsrael Strikes Tehran

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israel launching preemptive airstrikes against Iran's capital Tehran, with explosions heard across the city as Israel declared a state of emergency (ABC News, CNN, The Epoch Times, Fox News, AP News, USA Today). The strikes came as nuclear program negotiations between Iran and international powers have stalled, throwing further talks into doubt. Meanwhile, domestic tensions continue as Treasury Secretary Bessent dismissed speculation about succeeding Fed Chair Powell, stating he has "the best job in D.C." (Breitbart). Trump signed resolutions blocking California's electric vehicle rules, undoing the state's ban on new gas-powered car sales by 2035 and revoking California's waiver to set its own emissions standards (NBC News). The political confrontation from Senator Padilla's handcuffing at Noem's press conference continues generating debate, with security experts offering mixed assessments of the incident (The Hill, The Blaze).
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01:46โ‡ขIsrael Bombs Iran's Nuclear Sites

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israel launching extensive airstrikes against Iran's nuclear facilities in Tehran, with explosions heard across the capital city (ABC News, Boston Globe, CBS, CNN, Fox News, NY Post, Washington Post, AP News, HuffPost, USA Today). Israel's Defense Minister declared a state of emergency as the military conducted what Netanyahu called Operation "Rising Lion," targeting nuclear infrastructure and ballistic missile factories (Breitbart, The Epoch Times). Secretary of State Rubio emphasized the U.S. was "not involved" in the strikes, while Israeli officials said the operation would continue "as many days as it takes" to dismantle Iran's nuclear program (Breitbart, NY Post). Domestically, a federal judge blocked Trump's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, handing control to Governor Newsom in a setback for the administration's immigration enforcement plans (NPR, Newsweek, The Hill).
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After launching what Israel is labeling โ€œpreemptive strikesโ€ on Iran, the Jewish State has gone into a state of emergency, bracing for retaliation.
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Israel launched an airstrike on Iran overnight. Blasts were heard in the capital Tehran around 3am local time. Israel's defense ministry warned it expects missile and drone retaliation.
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04:19โ‡ขIsrael Kills Iran's Top General

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israel conducting extensive airstrikes against Iran's nuclear facilities and military targets, with multiple sources confirming the death of IRGC commander Major General Hossein Salami and nuclear scientists (Breitbart, CBS, The Epoch Times, Fox News, NPR, NY Post, AP News, One America News Network). Netanyahu's "Operation Rising Lion" targeted Tehran's nuclear infrastructure as Israel braced for potential missile and drone retaliation from Iran. Domestically, legal battles over Trump's National Guard deployment intensified as a federal judge ruled the president exceeded his authority by federalizing California's Guard without Governor Newsom's consent, though an appeals court temporarily blocked this ruling (Boston Globe, LA Times, The Hill, The Daily Beast). The back-and-forth court decisions highlight the ongoing constitutional clash between federal and state authority over military deployment in California.
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09:55โ‡ขIsrael Strikes Iran's Nuclear Program

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israel launching unprecedented strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities and military targets, killing top Iranian military leaders including IRGC commander Major General Hossein Salami and nuclear scientists (ABC News, Boston Globe, CBS, CNN, Fox News, NPR, NY Post, NYTimes, Washington Post, AP News, USA Today). Iran responded with drone strikes against Israel, launching over 100 drones in retaliation according to Israeli military sources (CBS, Boston Globe, NPR, USA Today). Netanyahu's "Operation Rising Lion" targeted Tehran's nuclear infrastructure ahead of planned weekend negotiations on uranium enrichment, with Israeli officials stating they aimed to dismantle Iran's "threat to Israel's very survival" (NPR, NY Post, AP News). Trump reportedly attempted to dissuade Israel from the attacks but was ignored, marking a diplomatic setback for the administration (The Daily Beast). Domestically, the legal battle over National Guard control continues as the 9th Circuit Court paused a judge's order that would have returned California troops to Governor Newsom's authority (LA Times).
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11:45โ‡ขIsrael Bombs Iran's Nuclear Program

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israel conducting an unprecedented attack on Iran's nuclear facilities and military sites, killing top Iranian commanders including IRGC chief Hossein Salami and nuclear scientists (ABC News, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC News, Newsweek, The Hill, Mother Jones, The Atlantic, The Blaze, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, The Epoch Times, LA Times, NPR, NY Post, NYTimes, Washington Post, AP News, The Daily Beast, HuffPost, One America News Network, USA Today). Iran launched over 100 retaliatory drones against Israel in response to the strikes (CBS, Boston Globe, NPR, USA Today). Trump praised the attack as "excellent" with "more to come," while his administration emphasized they were "not involved" in the operation (ABC News, The Blaze). Progressive voices condemned continued US support for what they termed a "rogue genocidal regime" following the unprovoked attack (Common Dreams). House Republicans separately voted to cut $9.4 billion in foreign aid funding for NPR and PBS as part of permanent spending reductions (NBC News).
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Some European leaders have started to rhetorically distance themselves from Israel โ€” but Denmarkโ€™s government hasnโ€™t even gone that far. For all its boasting about its role championing human rights, it turns a blind eye toward Israeli crimes.
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Smartphones are making us unhealthy, miserable, antisocial, and less free. If we canโ€™t yet nationalize the attention economy, maybe itโ€™s time to abolish its primary tool โ€” before it finishes abolishing us.
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14:19โ‡ขIsrael's Spy Network Infiltrates Iran

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israel conducting sophisticated intelligence operations before striking Iran's nuclear facilities, with sources revealing the US provided "exquisite" intelligence while Israeli spies tricked Iranian Air Force leaders into fatal meetings (ABC News, Fox News, NY Post). The strikes killed Iran's top nuclear negotiator and military commanders, prompting criticism that Netanyahu is "sabotaging diplomacy" ahead of potential negotiations (Common Dreams, The Epoch Times). Trump threatened "even more brutal" strikes on Iran while emphasizing his administration was "not involved," though he praised the operation as "excellent" (The Daily Beast, HuffPost, The Blaze). Domestically, Trump's administration announced plans to end a DHS program designed to prevent lone-wolf terrorist attacks, while courts temporarily allowed Trump to maintain control of California's National Guard despite ongoing legal challenges from Governor Newsom (NBC News, NPR).
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Iranโ€™s state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) confirmed in the early hours of Friday morning local time that Israeli airstrikes on targets in the country eliminated Major General Hossein Salami, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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In last nightโ€™s New York City mayoral debate, socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani warded off attacks about โ€œdefunding the policeโ€ by articulating a principled and compelling message on public safety.
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16:28โ‡ขMossad Infiltrates Iran Before Nuclear Strike

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israel conducting unprecedented strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities and military infrastructure, with detailed accounts emerging of sophisticated Mossad operations that preceded the attacks (Fox News, NY Post, AP News, NBC News, The Hill). Sources reveal Israeli spies infiltrated Iran through fake meetings and covert drone networks before Friday's "Operation Rising Lion," which killed top military leaders including terror chief Salami and nuclear scientists (Breitbart, The Epoch Times, Boston Globe). Iran launched over 100 retaliatory drones against Israel, declaring the strikes "a declaration of war" (One America News Network, NBC News). Trump praised the operation as "excellent" while warning Iran to "make a deal now or it will get worse," claiming Iranian officials ignored his 60-day negotiation window (Breitbart, The Daily Beast). Domestically, a CBO analysis confirmed Trump's budget bill "takes from the poor and gives most to the rich," while RFK Jr. faced criticism for sending "medical disinformation" to Congress regarding COVID vaccine schedules (Common Dreams, NPR).
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Contrary to popular belief, many undocumented workers are organized in unions across the US. But ICEโ€™s mass arrests will target these unionized immigrants disproportionately and weaken the hand of labor.
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17:55โ‡ขIsrael's Second Wave Strikes Iran

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israel conducting additional strikes against Iran hours after the initial attacks that decimated nuclear facilities and killed top military leaders (NY Post, ABC News, The Epoch Times). Israeli forces issued an "extreme alert" as new strikes continued, with Fox News revealing Mossad agents had pre-positioned weapons inside Iran before the massive operation. Trump warned Tehran to "make a deal now or it will get worse," claiming Iranian officials ignored his 60-day negotiation window (Breitbart, The Epoch Times). Domestically, lawmakers called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's resignation following her detention of Senator Padilla during a press conference (Common Dreams, MSNBC). Trump suffered a legal setback as an appeals court voted 8-2 to uphold his unsuccessful appeal in the E. Jean Carroll sex abuse case (The Daily Beast). Russian forces expanded fighting into Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time in three years of war (NYTimes).
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18:47โ‡ขIran Retaliates With Missile Barrage

โŒจThe newspapers report on Iran launching waves of ballistic missiles and over 100 drones at Israel in direct retaliation for Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities (ABC News, Boston Globe, CBS, CNN, The Epoch Times, Fox News, NBC News, NY Post, Washington Post, AP News, HuffPost, USA Today). Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as explosions were heard in Jerusalem and smoke rose in Tel Aviv after some Iranian missiles broke through Israeli air defenses (AP News, NY Post, CBS). NBC News reports the Iranian retaliation followed Israeli strikes on a nuclear facility that killed dozens and injured hundreds. Trump called for Iran to make a deal now, stating "there is still time to make this slaughter come to an end" (USA Today).
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20:13โ‡ขIran's Missile Barrage Hits Tel Aviv

โŒจThe newspapers report on Iran launching a massive missile barrage against Israeli cities in direct retaliation for Israel's strikes on nuclear facilities, with Tel Aviv sustaining "significant damage" and the US actively helping Israel intercept incoming projectiles (ABC News, Boston Globe, CNN, Common Dreams, The Epoch Times, Fox News, NY Post, The Hill, HuffPost, CBS, Washington Post, AP News, USA Today). The IDF declared "all of Israel is under fire" as air raid sirens sounded nationwide and explosions rumbled through Jerusalem, while Iranian missiles broke through Israeli defenses hitting Tel Aviv (Common Dreams, NY Post, AP News). Trump called the Iranian retaliation justified while warning of escalation, as analysts questioned whether the US would be drawn into the expanding conflict (Vox, USA Today). Domestically, four detainees escaped from a Newark immigration facility, while controversy erupted over the White House sharing images allegedly created by white nationalists (NBC News, Mother Jones).
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Donald Trump is on the brink of a war with Iran that wouldnโ€™t be good for Israel, the United States, civilians on all sides, or even his own political future. But because of his inability to stand up to Israel, it may not matter.
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21:13โ‡ขIran's Missile Retaliation Strikes Tel Aviv

โŒจThe newspapers report on Iran firing 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities, with most missiles intercepted but some hitting Tel Aviv causing "significant damage" (Breitbart, CBS, CNN, The Epoch Times, Newsweek, AP News). Iran reports 78 dead and over 320 injured from the Israeli attacks, while sirens sounded across Israel as residents were ordered into bomb shelters (AP News, Newsweek). Trump warned Iran to "make dealโ€”or else" while The Atlantic reports he had asked Israel to hold off on the strikes and is now scrambling to negotiate (Breitbart, The Atlantic). Bernie Sanders urged the US not to be "dragged into another Netanyahu war," while critics argue Trump is delivering "an Iran war no one wants" (Common Dreams, Jacobin). Domestically, Missouri's governor declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard ahead of anti-ICE protests, while a federal judge blocked Trump's National Guard takeover in what Slate called "the most sweeping way possible" (One America News Network, Slate).
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22:57โ‡ขIran's Triple Missile Strike

โŒจThe newspapers report on Iran launching multiple waves of missile attacks against Israel, with sources describing a "second wave" and "third wave" of strikes causing explosions over Jerusalem and significant damage (ABC News, Boston Globe, CNN, NY Post, AP News, HuffPost). The US actively assisted Israel in intercepting the Iranian missiles, which were launched in retaliation for Israeli attacks on nuclear facilities that killed 78 people and wounded over 320 (NPR, AP News). One America News Network details how Israeli Mossad agents secretly infiltrated Iran before the nuclear strikes, smuggling missiles and embedding explosive drones within Iranian territory. Domestically, Trump faces criticism over a planned military parade that Reason calls a "big, ugly waste of millions of dollars," while California Governor Newsom receives praise from Democrats beyond his state for becoming "a fighter" against federal policies (Reason, The Hill).
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