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Trump suggests regime change in Iran after Hegseth said that wasn’t the goal of strikes

President Donald Trump on Sunday called into question the future of Iran's ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the countryโ€™s nuclear sites, seemingly contradicting his administration's earlier calls to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Indian Prime Minister calls for de-escalation in phone call with Iranโ€™s president

Indian Prime Minister calls for de-escalation in phone call with Iranโ€™s president Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged calm and dialogue during a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to a statement from Indiaโ€™s foreign ministry. Modi was briefed on the latest developments in the Iran-Israel conflict during the call, the ministry said on Sunday. He โ€œemphasised the need for...

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US strikes Iran in โ€˜Operation Midnight Hammerโ€™

โ€œExtremely severe damage and destruction.โ€ The US military struck the Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites in Iran.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

U.S. isn't at war with Iran, 'we're at war with Iran's nuclear program,' Vance says

Vice President JD Vance's remarks come after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran's "nuclear ambitions have been obliterated" following Saturday's strikes.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Will Iran retaliate or capitulate?

Donald Trump says US bombing attacks he ordered have 'totally obliterated' Iran's key nuclear sites.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Exclusive: Israel blasts EU report accusing it of breaching human rights in Gaza

In a letter seen by Euronews, Israel rejects the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which indicates Israeli violations of human rights in Gaza. The Israeli foreign ministry states that โ€œIsrael is engaged in an existential struggle by defending against the shared enemies of the West."

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel recovers remains of three more hostages from Gaza

The Israeli military identified the remains as those of Yonatan Samerano, 21; Ofra Keidar, 70; and Shay Levinson, 19. Hamas is still holding 50 hostages, less than half of them believed to be alive.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

OIC condemns attacks on Iran

OIC condemns attacks on Iran The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has announced plans to create a ministerial-level contact group aimed at engaging international and regional actors to help ease tensions and halt attacks on Iran. Following a meeting of foreign ministers in Istanbul, the 57-member bloc issued a joint declaration condemning โ€œthe aggression of Israelโ€ and expressing โ€œgreat concern regarding this...

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trumpโ€™s step into the dark

Americaโ€™s gamble in Iran makes the world a more dangerous place

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Gulf markets end higher, shielded from major turmoil after the U.S. strike on Iran

Markets across the Middle East ended mostly higher on Sunday after the U.S. entered the war between Israel and Iran.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Cambodia halts fuel and gas imports from Thailand as crisis simmers

Cambodia's PM Hun Manet announced that the decision would take effect from midnight on Sunday.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What to know after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

The United States has entered the Israel-Iran war with a series of bombings on key Iranian nuclear enrichment sites. It marks a critical escalation in the Middle East.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

In maps: Iranโ€™s three nuclear sites targeted by US bombers

The raids attacked research and centrifuge arrays that Tehran has built up over decades

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

A key week for Nato and defence deals

Military alliance members gather in The Hague, EU leaders meet in Brussels and the Korean war passes a milestone

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Belarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help other prisoners

After his unexpected release, Sergei Tikhanovsky broke down describing his five years in solitary confinement

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Pakistan slams US strikes on Iran after backing Trump for peace prize

Pakistan slams US strikes on Iran after backing Trump for peace prize Pakistan has denounced the US bombardment of Iranian nuclear sites, calling the move a breach of international lawโ€”just a day after Islamabad said it would nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. In a statement issued Sunday, Pakistanโ€™s foreign ministry warned the attacks risk fuelling regional chaos. โ€œThe unprecedented...

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Nations around the world react to U.S. strikes on Iran, with many calling for diplomacy

Several close U.S. allies urged a return to the negotiating table in the wake ofAmerican strikes on Iranthat fueled fears of a wider conflict, while noting the threat posed by Tehranโ€™s nuclear program. Some countries and groups in the region, including those that support Iran, condemned the move while also urging de-escalation.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Iran says no radiation detected after US strikes on nuclear sites

Iran says no radiation detected after US strikes on nuclear sites Iranโ€™s health ministry says those injured in the US attacks on nuclear facilities have not been exposed to radiation. Ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour wrote on X that โ€œnone of the injured individuals who were transferred to these centres following the American bombardment showed any signs of radioactive contaminationโ€. He noted that Iran had long...

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

NATO members agree to increase defense spending to 5%

The deal to increase NATO member countries' defense spending reportedly went through after Spain secured an exemption, following its staunch opposition. Spain called the rise to 5% "disproportionate and unnecessary."

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iran Arrests 53 Mossad Agents Who Operated in The South of the Country

Iranian police announced the arrest of 53 people with ties to Israelโ€™s Mossad intelligence agency, accused of using drones and filming headquarters in Fars province, southern Iran. RELATED: Iran Announces the Arrest of Two Mossad Members Iranian police arrested 35 spies linked to Israel in Hamadan and Masjid Soleiman, in southwest Iran while. In this [โ€ฆ]

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Syria: Deadly blast hits church in Damascus

At least 20 people were killed and 52 injured in an explosion by an apparent "Islamic State" suicide bomber at a church in the Syrian capital.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise': Voices from Iran

People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israel savages EU over โ€˜outrageous and indecentโ€™ human rights reviewย 

Relations between Brussels and Israel hit a new low as European ministers gather to discuss whether to punish Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

WATCH: Hegseth and Caine hold Pentagon news briefing after U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that despite a surprise attack overnight on Iranian nuclear sites, America "does not seek war."

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,214

Here are the key events on day 1,214 of Russiaโ€™s war on Ukraine.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel following US bombing of nuclear sites

Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles at northern and central Israel, just hours after the United States bombed three of its nuclear sites.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US orders Lebanon evacuation amid regional tensions

US orders Lebanon evacuation amid regional tensions The United States has ordered non-essential staff and families of diplomats to leave Lebanon, citing security concerns after Washington carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. A statement posted by the US embassy in Beirut said the decision was made due to โ€œthe volatile and unpredictable security situation in the regionโ€. โ€œOn June 22, 2025, the US Department of...

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

South African engineers freed after two years in Equatorial Guinea jail

Their families say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Latest news bulletin | June 22nd โ€“ Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Senior Trump officials say US attacks on Iran โ€˜not about regime changeโ€™

Trump appears to contradict that later Sunday, questioning the possibility of 'regime change.'

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

West Virginia, Baltimore, Tulsa: 7 U.S. states, cities and towns that will pay you to move there

For years many places across the United States have offered monetary incentives to move there.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

The fab Carlton Centre has fallen

The iconic complex, which drew celebrities and was a commercial hub, is now a shadow of its former self

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Trump gambles his presidency as US enters war with Iran

US president joins Israelโ€™s attacks on Tehran months after vowing to keep America out of new conflicts

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Why has Turkey stopped short of condemning the US strikes on Iran?

Why has Turkey stopped short of condemning the US strikes on Iran? Turkeyhas stopped short of condemning theUSstrikes onIran, despite many of the Islamic Republic's major allies, as well as several regional states, criticising the escalation and viewing it as a risky gambit. US President Donald Trump said in a televised address late on Saturday that Washington hadstruck three of Iran's nuclear sites in an effort to...

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How Germany changed its mind about America, thanks to Donald Trump

The incoming German chancellor campaigned as a debt hawk. Then a source told him about Trumpโ€™s plans for NATO.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe