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Far more Americans oppose US strikes on Iran than support them: Poll

Far more Americans oppose US strikes on Iran than support them: Poll Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/19/2025 - 16:14 Nearly half of all respondents also said they believe Iran's nuclear potential could pose a threat to the US People march in a 'No War on Iran' rally in New York City, on 18 June 2025 (David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters) Off Fewer than half of Americans surveyed oppose US strikes on Iran, with that figure...

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How does Israel restrict its media from reporting on the Iran conflict?

The military censor has introduced a slew of new restrictions on journalists covering the unfolding war.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 19, 2025

Here are the key events on day seven of the Israel-Iran conflict.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Why US troops are concerned about Trump’s deployment

As President Trump deploys troops to guard against protesters in Los Angeles, service members share concern over orders.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How close are Iran and Israel to full-scale war?

As Tehran evacuates, an unpopular Iranian government must win over a panicked public facing an all-out war.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel demands condemnation from World Health Organisation after hospital strike

Israel demands condemnation from World Health Organisation after hospital strike Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Iran's supreme leader "can no longer be allowed to exist" after a hospital in Israel was hit by an Iranian missileon Thursday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran would "pay a heavy price" for the strike. Soroka Hospital in the southern city of Beersheba was left in flames by a...

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Khamenei assassination could draw Hezbollah into Israel-Iran hostilities, say sources

Khamenei assassination could draw Hezbollah into Israel-Iran hostilities, say sources Submitted by Josephine Deeb on Thu, 06/19/2025 - 15:16 Killing supreme leader could spark 'existential battle' for Iran's allies, sources close to Lebanese group tell MEE Demonstrators wave the flags of Iran and Hezbollah, and pictures of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, at a rally in Tehran on 24...

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iran is tackling hostile targets in north Iran, says Iranian media

Iran is tackling hostile targets in north Iran, says Iranian media Iranian media says that the country's air defences are engaging with hostile targets in north Tehran, Reuters reported on Thursday.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'I was lying in bed... The ceiling fell in': At the scene of Israeli hospital hit by Iran strike

A hospital in the Israeli town of Beersheba was hit as Iran fired a barrage of missiles at the country.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

What is the War Powers Act, and can it stop Trump from attacking Iran?

While the US Constitution gives Congress power to declare war, the reality is far more complicated.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel massacres in Gaza, locks down West Bank as attention shifts to Iran

As the world focuses on Israel's war with Iran, violence against Palestinians has scaled up in the occupied territories.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Video shows SpaceX Starship explode at test site

Eyewitness video shows SpaceX’s Starship 36 erupting in a huge fireball during a ground test in Texas.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 12 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza, say medics

It is the latest in almost daily shootings near aid sites in Gaza, which have left hundreds dead overall.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, reports say

US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

β€˜Nobody knows what I’m going to do’: Trump embraces ambiguity towards Iran

The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel's fight against Iran but has not made a final decision.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli military carries out demolition of 95 homes in Jenin refugee camp

Israeli military carries out demolition of 95 homes in Jenin refugee camp The Israeli military continued demolishing homes in Jenin refugee camp on Wednesday - home to more than 11,00o people, Wafa news agency reported on Wednesday Israeli bulldozers demolished houses in the Al-Damaj neighborhood and the eastern part of the camp in the West Bank. Video footage showed bulldozers razing multiple homes in Al-Damaj, with...

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iranian TV shows downing of Israel’s Hermes 900 drone

Iranian TV has aired footage of what it says is Iran’s air defences shooting down an Israeli Hermes 900 drone.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Arms Control Association says that consensus among US intelligence is that Iran was not building a bomb

Arms Control Association says that consensus among US intelligence is that Iran was not building a bomb Three top officials at the Arms Control Association, said US involvement in Israel's "illegal attacks" on Iran would set back U.S. and global security and increase the risk of nuclear proliferation in a statement on Wednesday. The US-based nonpartisan membership organisation said military involvement would"set back...

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli military closes entrance to Palestinian village near Bethlehem in West Bank again

Israeli military closes entrance to Palestinian village near Bethlehem in West Bank again The Israeli military closed the entrance again to the village of al-Manshiya, southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank, on Wednesday evening, reported Wafa news agency. Khadr Abu Diyeh, head of the al-Manshiya village council, told Wafa that Israeli forces shut the village’s entrance with an iron gate just one day after briefly...

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Petro’s labour reform referendum suspended by Colombia’s Council of State

President Gustavo Petro has sought to call a referendum, in a move opposition say violates the constitution.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Inter Miami vs Porto: FIFA Club World Cup – team news, start time, lineups

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami seek first win against two-time Champions League winners Porto at FIFA Club World Cup.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

As Trump weighs bombing Iran's Fordow, 'mission creep' lurks behind US attack

As Trump weighs bombing Iran's Fordow, 'mission creep' lurks behind US attack Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 06/18/2025 - 21:58 Bombing fordow is more likely to mark the beginning of US activity in Iran, not the end, history shows from Libya to Iraq The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz leaving Southeast Asia after cancelling plans to dock in Vietnam, amid reports it is headed to the Middle East to boost the US presence,...

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

North Korea denounces Israel's attacks on Iran

North Korea denounces Israel's attacks on Iran North Korea slammed Israel for launching strikes on Iran, and warned US and European powers against "fanning up the flames of war", according to a foreign ministry spokesperson, AFP reported on Wednesday. "The Democratic People's Republic of Korea expresses serious concern over Israel's military attack and resolutely denounces it," the spokesperson said in a statement...

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Real Madrid draw 1-1 with Al Hilal at FIFA Club World Cup

Real Madrid draw 1-1 with Al Hilal in lively FIFA Club World Cup opener for the Spanish and Saudi giants in Miami.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UN urges β€˜immediate’ ceasefire in Israel-Iran war

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned against escalating Iran-Israel conflict.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump promised not to go to war. His most ardent supporters want him to keep his word

Trump promised not to go to war. His most ardent supporters want him to keep his word Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 06/18/2025 - 19:46 The Make America Great Again branch of the Republican Party is mounting an anti-war campaign that aligns with the left Former Fox News pundit Tucker Carlson interviews former White House strategist Steve Bannon on The Tucker Carlson Show, on 17 June 2025 (Screengrab) Off "This...

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Putin saysΒ an Iran Israel deal that works for both sides is possible

Putin saysan Iran Israel deal that works for both sides is possible Russian President Vladimir Putin saysan Iran-Israel deal that suits both sides is possible.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

PA prime minister asks Arab League for financial support as Israel continues to withold $2.2bn

PA prime minister asks Arab League for financial support as Israel continues to withold $2.2bn Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa asked the Arab League for financial support since the Israeli government is withholding approximately $2.2bn in Palestinian tax revenues, Wafa news agency reported on Wednesday. Mustafa told the secretary general of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, that their support is...

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Digital solidarity: How Iran’s Gen Z is dealing with war online

Online spaces dominate the lives of young Iranians, and have provided opportunities to support each other during war.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UN Security Council will meet on Friday to discuss Iran-Israel conflict

UN Security Council will meet on Friday to discuss Iran-Israel conflict Guyana, which assumed the rotating presidency of theUnited Nations Security Council for June, said the Council will convene on Friday to discuss the ongoing hostilities between Israel andIran. The council held a first, urgent meeting after Israel attacked Iran last Friday. The second session was requested byIran, with support from Russia, China and...

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Kneecap rapper in UK court on β€œterrorism” charge over flag

Hundreds of supporters gathered as a Kneecap member faced court over a β€œterrorism” charge for waving a Hezbollah flag.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Your questions answered on the Israel-Iran conflict

A panel of BBC experts answer your questions on what is happening in Iran - and what could happen if the conflict escalates.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

German, French and British foreign ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran

German, French and British foreign ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran Foreign ministers of Germany, France, the UK and a top EU diplomat are to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterparts on Friday in Geneva, according to a German diplomatic source, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

What Trump & Khamenei said as threat of US action in Iran grows

President Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader have traded threats over US military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Eleven killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid in Gaza, rescuers say

Israel's military says troops in central Gaza fired warning shots at a group posing a potential threat, but that it was unaware of injuries.

Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East