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18.06.2025 โ€” The Day Trump Approved Iran War Plans

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 18.06.2025.

It displays 264 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.06.2025 โ‡ข The Day Trump Approved Iran War Plans
โŒจTrump escalated the Iran crisis by approving military attack plans while maintaining strategic ambiguity, telling reporters "I may do it, I may not do it" and "nobody knows what I'm going to do." Sources revealed he had agreed to strike Iranian nuclear facilities but was waiting to see if Tehran would abandon its nuclear program. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei rejected Trump's surrender demands, warning that US involvement would bring "irreparable damage" and trigger "all-out war."

The military buildup intensified with the USS Gerald Ford deploying to the Mediterranean and evacuation flights prepared for Americans in Israel. Congressional lawmakers from both parties expressed unease about potential US involvement in the conflict.

The Supreme Court delivered a 6-3 decision upholding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, affecting similar restrictions across half the states. Karen Read was acquitted of murder charges but found guilty of drunk driving in her police officer boyfriend's death, ending a high-profile retrial.
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01:15โ‡ขTrump's Iran War Choice

โŒจThe newspapers report that Trump faces a critical decision between diplomatic engagement and military action against Iran, with the G7 issuing a joint statement that "Iran can never have a nuclear weapon" (ABC News, Breitbart). Iran's Supreme Leader warned "the battle begins" as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran, prompting Trump to demand Iran's "unconditional surrender" (CNN, The Epoch Times). The conflict has created unusual political divisions, with over half of Trump voters opposing a US war on Iran according to polling (Common Dreams). Technical military analysis reveals Israel cannot deliver the 15-ton "mega bomb" needed to destroy Iran's final nuclear facility, raising questions about whether the goal is destroying Iran's nuclear program or toppling its government entirely (NY Post, Vox). The US Embassy in Jerusalem closed for the remainder of the week as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fifth day with panic gripping Tehran (Fox News, NPR).
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OnMorning Edition, former Secret Service agent Bill Gage and Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., assess how elected officials will protect themselves from political attacks after a shooter killed a Minnesota state lawmaker and wounded another.
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07:55โ‡ขTrump Weighs Iran Bombing

โŒจThe newspapers report that Trump faces a critical decision on military action against Iran as tensions reach a breaking point. Israel struck Iranian nuclear facilities and uranium centrifuge production sites in Tehran overnight, while Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei warned "the battle begins" and promised a "surprise" the world will remember (Fox News, CNN, AP News, NY Post). Trump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" and threatened Khamenei directly, as the US positioned warplanes and military assets to potentially join the conflict (The Hill, HuffPost, Boston Globe). Multiple sources indicate Trump is actively debating bombing Iran in what analysts describe as a pivotal presidential moment (Boston Globe, Washington Post). Meanwhile, Trump's border enforcement showed results with Border Patrol releasing zero illegal migrants in May, down from over 60,000 the previous year (Breitbart). Political violence concerns escalated after a shooter killed a Minnesota state lawmaker, prompting discussions about protecting elected officials from attacks (NPR).
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11:14โ‡ขTrump Plans Iran Nuclear Strike

โŒจThe newspapers report that Trump is actively considering US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with multiple sources indicating the administration is specifically targeting Iran's uranium enrichment facility at Fordo (CBS, CNN, Fox News). Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei responded by warning of "irreparable damage" if the US joins the conflict and threatened that American intervention would be a "recipe for all-out war" (NYTimes, Common Dreams, AP News). Reports suggest Iran is readying missiles to strike US bases as Israeli airstrikes continue hitting Tehran, with explosions heard in the capital early Wednesday (Newsweek, AP News, NPR). The escalation represents a shift from Trump's previous threats to actual military planning, as Senate GOP leadership faces pushback after members were blindsided by Trump's legislative proposals on the matter (The Hill). Domestically, California's wildfire preparedness has been compromised by recent changes at FEMA, NOAA and the US Forest Service under Trump's administration (LA Times).
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13:07โ‡ขIran Rejects Surrender

โŒจThe newspapers report that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei definitively rejected Trump's demands for surrender, declaring Iran will "never surrender" and show "no mercy" towards Israel's leadership (Breitbart, Fox News, Newsweek). Iran escalated threats against potential US involvement, warning that American military intervention would trigger "all-out war" and cause "irreparable damage," with reports suggesting Tehran is preparing missiles to strike US military bases (CBS, NY Post, NPR, Washington Post). Israel continues destroying Iranian nuclear infrastructure, with Day 6 strikes targeting buildings that manufacture centrifuge components near Tehran, though no IRGC missiles reached Tel Aviv (Breitbart, The Epoch Times). The standoff intensifies as Trump weighs direct US involvement while Iran positions the conflict as existential, rejecting any calls for capitulation (CNN, HuffPost). Domestically, Los Angeles deployed 2,000 additional National Guard troops amid ongoing legal battles over the deployment, while the mayor lifted nighttime curfews imposed during recent protests (NBC News).
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14:45โ‡ขSupreme Court Bans Trans Youth Care

โŒจThe newspapers report that the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, with outlets describing it as a "stunning setback" and "knockdown" to transgender rights (ABC News, MSNBC, AP News, HuffPost, Mother Jones, USA Today). The decision affects similar bans in approximately half the states and covers restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Meanwhile, Trump addressed the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, stating it's "really late" for Iran to begin talks after "getting the hell beaten out of them" and discussing the US role as new flagpoles were raised at the White House (Fox News, NY Post). Intelligence disagreements emerged between Israel and the US regarding Iran's nuclear program status, with Netanyahu claiming Iran is "marching very quickly" toward nuclear weapons while US intelligence maintains Iran suspended its weapons program in 2003 (NPR).
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16:13โ‡ขTrump Keeps Iran War Decision Secret

โŒจThe newspapers report that Trump remains deliberately ambiguous about potential US military strikes on Iran, stating "I may do it, I may not do it" and "nobody knows what I'm going to do" while encouraging Netanyahu to "keep going" with Israeli attacks (Breitbart, CBS, CNN, The Daily Beast). Iran rejected any notion of seeking negotiations, denying it ever asked to "grovel" at the White House gate as Israel continues striking Iranian targets (ABC News). The US is preparing evacuation flights for Americans in Israel as the conflict escalates, with military deployments pointing toward potential war (Fox News, Newsweek). Meanwhile, the Supreme Court delivered a 6-3 decision upholding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, affecting similar restrictions in approximately half the states (AP News, Mother Jones, USA Today). Anti-war activists are mobilizing against what they term "Iraq War 2.0" as Trump keeps the world guessing about American military involvement (Common Dreams).
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Many Democrats continue to believe that the racism of average Americans โ€” many of whom voted for Barack Obama twice โ€” explains why Donald Trump won. This moralism suits party elites who would rather demonize the public than address growing inequality.
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19:02โ‡ขKaren Read Jury Delivers Verdict

โŒจThe newspapers report that a jury reached a verdict in Karen Read's retrial for murder, with multiple outlets covering the announcement Wednesday afternoon (ABC News, Boston Globe, Fox News, NY Post). The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors in a 6-3 decision, with advocates warning of "untold harm" and legal experts questioning the impact on equal protection law (Common Dreams, NPR, Vox). The Trump administration announced it will end LGBTQ suicide prevention services while a government agency displayed the same "Appeal to Heaven" flag previously flown by Justice Alito's wife (NYTimes, The Daily Beast). Food Network star Anne Burrell died of cardiac arrest at age 55 at her home (NBC News). Trump continues deliberating potential strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities while Iran's leader warns America will "never surrender" (Breitbart, USA Today).
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19:53โ‡ขKaren Read Cleared of Murder

โŒจThe newspapers report that Karen Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges in her retrial but found guilty of operating under the influence in the death of her police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe (ABC News, Boston Globe, Fox News, NPR, NY Post, One America News Network). Read had claimed she was the victim of a cover-up by O'Keefe's fellow officers after her first trial ended in a hung jury. Meanwhile, Trump continues weighing potential strikes on Iran while stating the administration is "not looking for a long-term war" but keeping military action "on the table" (Breitbart, Common Dreams, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, HuffPost, Jacobin). Anti-war opponents are mobilizing against what they term "Iraq War 2.0" as Iran restricts internet access amid the escalating conflict with Israel.
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21:04โ‡ขTrump Weighs Iran War Decision

โŒจThe newspapers report that Trump has not reached a final decision on whether the US will join Israel's strikes against Iran, with experts warning that American involvement could "open a Pandora's box" in the Middle East (CNN, Trump says he hasn't made final decision about US striking Iran). The US has evacuated diplomats as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, while Iran boasts of firing hypersonic missiles at Israeli targets (Newsweek, AP News). Vice President Vance indicated Trump may take "further action to end Iranian enrichment" to neutralize Iran's nuclear program (One America News Network). NPR examines the potential radiological hazards if US "bunker buster" bombs hit Iranian nuclear facilities, though experts suggest limited chemical release. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's decision upholding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors has drawn sharp criticism, with Slate calling Chief Justice Roberts' opinion "borderline gibberish" and "an utterly illogical travesty" while conservative outlet The Blaze praised the ruling as protecting children from "gender mutilation" (Slate, The Blaze). Karen Read was acquitted of murder charges but found guilty of drunk driving in the death of police officer John O'Keefe (NY Post, USA Today).
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Today, as we celebrate Juneteenth, we should remember not only the struggle against chattel slavery but the struggle for radical freedom during Reconstruction โ€” snuffed out by the reactionary forces of property and white supremacy.
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23:33โ‡ขTrump Approves Iran Attack Plans

โŒจThe newspapers report that Trump has approved attack plans against Iran but has not made a final decision to strike, with sources indicating he is waiting to see if Tehran abandons its nuclear program (CBS, ABC News, The Epoch Times). Congressional lawmakers from both parties express unease about Trump's potential involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict, while NPR details how the US could deploy 30,000-pound "bunker buster" bombs capable of reaching Iran's fortified Fordo nuclear facility buried inside a mountain. Internal tensions emerge within Trump's administration, with The Atlantic reporting the MAGA coalition has "turned on itself" over Iran policy, while Trump claims Tucker Carlson "groveled" to him after their disagreement (The Daily Beast). Meanwhile, Karen Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges but found guilty of operating under the influence in her Boston police officer boyfriend's death, with Read claiming in her first post-verdict statement that "no one has fought harder" to find the truth (Boston Globe, NY Post). A break-in was reported at the home of slain Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman, adding another development to that ongoing case (NBC News).
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