How fast can the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet really fly?

Did China ask its people 'not to respond to aliens'? Origin of bizarre claim on social media

MS Dhoni-CSK Fallout? Report claims failed stake sale talks triggered rift

Japan to go nuclear? Russia warns Tokyo could get nukes within a year

Scientists reveal the SAFEST COUNTRY when catastrophe strikes the planet

Serial killer on the loose in South Korea's Jeju Island? Fourth body found in three days as more than a dozen people go missing

2/3rd of glacier detached, collapsed: ISRO satellite images reveal what triggered Nepal floods

'If he is dead, they're putting on a pretty good show': Trump casts fresh doubt over Mojtaba Khamenei's fate

Trump once again claims without him there would be ‘no Israel right now’

Foreign espionage attacks against German companies surge to 37%, Bitkom report reveals

Blake Lively wins partial legal fee from Justin Baldoni after $8M request

Why is Pakistan deploying Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones near India border?

'OH MY GOD! We've found other agents!': Investigators discover not one or two, almost 700 OpenAI AI agents went rogue, hacked Hugging Face

Lunar eclipse 2026: India timings, places to see and more. August Blood moon factsheet

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on global outreach tour 

16-year-old charged with preparing terror attack on kindergarten in Norway

Nepal floods: Over 165 dead, 400 missing; US, India, China, World Bank mobilise aid

India's multi-layered watch: The new surveillance war

5 doomsday planes spotted in US skies hours after CIA director's secret trip to Russia

9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to finally face trial in 2028, nearly 27 years after horrific attacks

Islamabad hospital fire: What we know about one of the biggest facility that housed Imran Khan

Workers run for life while filming Nepal flash flood: Scary new visuals emerge from Rasuwa

Russian military planes enter South Korean air defence zone amid rising tensions with North Korea: What's happening

WATCH | ‘Orange snake’ in the hills: Vande Bharat’s stunning Western Ghats journey goes viral

400-year-old 'vampire' grave in Poland reveals non-existent genetic lineage

Dolly Parton, global icon and queen of country music, dies at 80

Nepal flash floods: Kailash Mansarovar yatra affected, close to 400 pilgrims out of contact

Ron Weasley Is Back! Rupert Grint set to return to Harry Potter universe on Broadway

Man arrested near US Capitol with guillotine in pickup truck: What happened?

Why the Su-30MKI cockpit is painted bright turquoise green

Former governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, as he had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.The vote takes place after four years following the resignation of the 67-year-old Andrew Cuomo as governor after his alleged involvement in a sexual harassment scandal. Cuomo’s concession came as a ranked-choice count will decide the race’s outcome after neither Democrat got a clear majority in the vote. Mamdani began to pull ahead with over an estimated 80 per cent of ballots counted.In a speech to supporters, Cuomo said, "Mamdani 'won' and we are going to take a look and make some decisions." Tonight is his night,” Cuomo said, Associated Press reported.A ranked-choice voting system is being used in New York City, and if no candidate reaches 50 per cent of the vote, the board will tally the second-choice candidates of the people. Mamdani is expected to benefit more than Cuomo from the count as he cross-endorsed with Lander last week, according to a report in the Guardian.<h3>Who is Zohran Mamdani?</h3>Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, he became an American citizen in 2018. Zohran worked as a foreclosure prevention housing counsellor before representing the 36th Assembly District and its neighbourhoods of Astoria, Ditmars-Steinway, and Astoria Heights. While working as a counsellor, he used to assist low-income homeowners of color across Queens fight off eviction and live in their homes; as a result, this job led him to run for office, as per his profile report on the government website of the New York Assembly.After spending countless days negotiating with banks that prioritised profits over people, Zohran came to recognise that the housing crisis, one that existed long before the pandemic, was not a natural occurrence but the result of deliberate choices. These choices stemmed from decades of pro-corporate policies implemented both nationwide and in his state. Still, like all choices, there’s always room for change, and Zohran is eager to help drive that transformation.It wasn’t just his professional background that shaped his political journey—it was his experience with grassroots organising that truly set it in motion. In high school, Zohran co-founded his school’s first cricket team, which later participated in the inaugural season of the Public School Athletic League’s cricket tournament.Prior to this, his political expressions were largely confined to lengthy Facebook posts, which, he jokes, were about as impactful as the Yankees’ championship wins in the past decade. Carrying the spirit of organising forward, Zohran later co-founded his college’s first Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and went on to work with progressive groups nationwide, campaigning for national candidates and pushing for expanded healthcare access. Though his path also included stints in film, music, and writing, it was always activism that grounded him, transforming disillusionment with the world into purposeful action.Now, as a member of the State Assembly, Zohran works daily to build a future in which all New Yorkers can live with dignity—a dignity not dictated by market forces. With nearly a quarter of his Astoria constituents spending half their income on rent, grappling with the most polluted air in Queens, and facing the highest rates of police profiling in the borough, Zohran envisions a future where housing, energy, and justice truly serve the many, not just the privileged few.He is the first South Asian man to work in the NYS Assembly, as well as the first person from Uganda and only the third Muslim to ever be a member of this body.Mamdani's impressive ascension will rebuke the Democratic establishment and inspire other progressive candidates nationwide. Despite Cuomo's backing from wealthy donors and centrist endorsements, including Bill Clinton, the campaign of the people thrived on grassroots support, particularly among young voters.&nbsp;

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.

Former governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, as he had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor. The vote takes place after four years following the resignation of the 67-year-old Andrew Cuomo as governor after his alleged involvement in a sexual harassment scandal. Cuomo’s concession came as a ranked-choice count will decide the race’s outcome after neither Democrat got a clear majority in the vote. Mamdani began to pull ahead with over an estimated 80 per cent of ballots counted. In a speech to supporters, Cuomo said, "Mamdani 'won' and we are going to take a look and make some decisions." Tonight is his night,” Cuomo said, Associated Press reported. A ranked-choice voting system is being used in New York City, and if no candidate reaches 50 per cent of the vote, the board will tally the second-choice candidates of the people. Mamdani is expected to benefit more than Cuomo from the count as he cross-endorsed with Lander last week, according to a report in the Guardian. Who is Zohran Mamdani? Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, he became an American citizen in 2018. Zohran worked as a foreclosure prevention housing counsellor before representing the 36th Assembly District and its neighbourhoods of Astoria, Ditmars-Steinway, and Astoria Heights. While working as a counsellor, he used to assist low-income homeowners of color across Queens fight off eviction and live in their homes; as a result, this job led him to run for office, as per his profile report on the government website of the New York Assembly. After spending countless days negotiating with banks that prioritised profits over people, Zohran came to recognise that the housing crisis, one that existed long before the pandemic, was not a natural occurrence but the result of deliberate choices. These choices stemmed from decades of pro-corporate policies implemented both nationwide and in his state. Still, like all choices, there’s always room for change, and Zohran is eager to help drive that transformation. It wasn’t just his professional background that shaped his political journey—it was his experience with grassroots organising that truly set it in motion. In high school, Zohran co-founded his school’s first cricket team, which later participated in the inaugural season of the Public School Athletic League’s cricket tournament. Prior to this, his political expressions were largely confined to lengthy Facebook posts, which, he jokes, were about as impactful as the Yankees’ championship wins in the past decade. Carrying the spirit of organising forward, Zohran later co-founded his college’s first Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and went on to work with progressive groups nationwide, campaigning for national candidates and pushing for expanded healthcare access. Though his path also included stints in film, music, and writing, it was always activism that grounded him, transforming disillusionment with the world into purposeful action. Now, as a member of the State Assembly, Zohran works daily to build a future in which all New Yorkers can live with dignity—a dignity not dictated by market forces. With nearly a quarter of his Astoria constituents spending half their income on rent, grappling with the most polluted air in Queens, and facing the highest rates of police profiling in the borough, Zohran envisions a future where housing, energy, and justice truly serve the many, not just the privileged few. He is the first South Asian man to work in the NYS Assembly, as well as the first person from Uganda and only the third Muslim to ever be a member of this body. Mamdani's impressive ascension will rebuke the Democratic establishment and inspire other progressive candidates nationwide. Despite Cuomo's backing from wealthy donors and centrist endorsements, including Bill Clinton, the campaign of the people thrived on grassroots support, particularly among young voters.

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.

India-origin Zohran Mamdani likely to win New York City democratic mayoral primary. Who is he?

A Brazilian tourist who fell into an active volcano during a hike in Indonesia was found dead by rescue workers. Juliana, a 26-year-old pole dancer, was on a trip to Southeast Asia and had already traversed through Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. In Indonesia, she joined a hiking group and went up Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second-largest volcano. Here she got separated from the group and plunged hundreds of feet into the abyss. Videos showing Juliana alive and moving were released, giving hope to her family members. However, it took the rescue teams almost four days to reach her, and by that time, it was too late. Her parents are accusing the authorities in Brazil and Indonesia of not doing enough on time. Juliana's family was reportedly shown videos of rescue teams taking food, water and warm clothing to her, which were fake and AI-generated."After four days of work, hindered by adverse weather, terrain and visibility conditions in the region, teams from Indonesia's Search and Rescue Agency found the body of the Brazilian tourist," a statement from the Brazilian government read.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-and-their-jaws-drop-first-neuralink-patient-shares-how-he-draws-using-just-his-mind-1750767712176">'And their jaws drop...': First Neuralink patient shares how he draws using just his mind</a>&nbsp;The family says they urged rescue officials to work faster to save Juliana. Her sister said officials misled them with fake videos of rescue teams reaching Juliana. "All the videos that were made are lies, including the one of the rescue arriving at her. The video was forged to look like that, along with this message associated with it. We even celebrated. It was a shock to find out that it was a lie," Mariana said.Her father, Manoel Marins, told Brazil's TV Globo before leaving for Indonesia that there has been a lack of communication between Indonesian and Brazilian authorities. He alleged at the time that officials don't know where she is and they haven't reached her. "She hasn't received water, she hasn't received food. She's been alone for more than 36 hours, and it seems like they don't even know where she is now," he said.&nbsp;<h2>Juliana got separated from a group of hikers</h2>&nbsp;Juliana had paid $150 to join six tourists and a tour guide on the active volcano located on Lombok Island. She faced problems on the hike and was left behind by the tour guide, her sister Mariana told Brazilian news magazine Fantastico. Mariana said the park told them about what had happened. "We found out about this after contacting people who work at the park. Juliana was in this group, but she got very tired and asked to stop for a while. They kept going, and the guide didn't stay with her," she said.Her sister further said that she was lost and didn't know where to go, what to do. The guide returned when he saw Juliana had still not joined them back, and found that she had fallen into the abyss. However, the guide, identified as Ali Musthofa, told Brazilian outlet O Globo that he never left Juliana, but waited for her."I looked for her at the last resting place, but I couldn't find her. I told her I would wait for her ahead. I told her to rest," he said. He then saw the light of a flashlight in a ravine about 150 meters deep and heard Juliana's voice calling for help. Musthofa told Juliana to wait for help.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Julianas family was reportedly shown videos of rescue teams taking food, water and warm clothing to her, which were fake and AI-generated. Why did the officials trick them into believing she had been saved

A Brazilian tourist who fell into an active volcano during a hike in Indonesia was found dead by rescue workers. Juliana, a 26-year-old pole dancer, was on a trip to Southeast Asia and had already traversed through Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. In Indonesia, she joined a hiking group and went up Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second-largest volcano. Here she got separated from the group and plunged hundreds of feet into the abyss. Videos showing Juliana alive and moving were released, giving hope to her family members. However, it took the rescue teams almost four days to reach her, and by that time, it was too late. Her parents are accusing the authorities in Brazil and Indonesia of not doing enough on time. Juliana's family was reportedly shown videos of rescue teams taking food, water and warm clothing to her, which were fake and AI-generated. "After four days of work, hindered by adverse weather, terrain and visibility conditions in the region, teams from Indonesia's Search and Rescue Agency found the body of the Brazilian tourist," a statement from the Brazilian government read. Also Read: 'And their jaws drop...': First Neuralink patient shares how he draws using just his mind The family says they urged rescue officials to work faster to save Juliana. Her sister said officials misled them with fake videos of rescue teams reaching Juliana. "All the videos that were made are lies, including the one of the rescue arriving at her. The video was forged to look like that, along with this message associated with it. We even celebrated. It was a shock to find out that it was a lie," Mariana said. Her father, Manoel Marins, told Brazil's TV Globo before leaving for Indonesia that there has been a lack of communication between Indonesian and Brazilian authorities. He alleged at the time that officials don't know where she is and they haven't reached her. "She hasn't received water, she hasn't received food. She's been alone for more than 36 hours, and it seems like they don't even know where she is now," he said. Juliana got separated from a group of hikers Juliana had paid $150 to join six tourists and a tour guide on the active volcano located on Lombok Island. She faced problems on the hike and was left behind by the tour guide, her sister Mariana told Brazilian news magazine Fantastico. Mariana said the park told them about what had happened. "We found out about this after contacting people who work at the park. Juliana was in this group, but she got very tired and asked to stop for a while. They kept going, and the guide didn't stay with her," she said. Her sister further said that she was lost and didn't know where to go, what to do. The guide returned when he saw Juliana had still not joined them back, and found that she had fallen into the abyss. However, the guide, identified as Ali Musthofa, told Brazilian outlet O Globo that he never left Juliana, but waited for her. "I looked for her at the last resting place, but I couldn't find her. I told her I would wait for her ahead. I told her to rest," he said. He then saw the light of a flashlight in a ravine about 150 meters deep and heard Juliana's voice calling for help. Musthofa told Juliana to wait for help.

Juliana's family was reportedly shown videos of rescue teams taking food, water and warm clothing to her, which were fake and AI-generated. Why did the officials trick them into believing she had been saved?&nbsp;

'All videos were lie': Family of Brazilian woman who died inside active volcano says they were tricked with AI videos

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his claim that American strikes “completely destroyed” Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, rejecting leaked intelligence that disputes the extent of the damage. Backing Trump’s stance, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff revealed details of the strike involving 12 bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles, and demanded a probe into the leaks, labelling them “treasonous.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, in a major strategic shift, the UK has announced plans to acquire US-made F-35A jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons, marking the biggest overhaul of its nuclear posture in a generation.&nbsp;On the sports front, India’s Neeraj Chopra claimed the title at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet with a throw of 85.29 metres — the only athlete in the event to cross the 85-metre mark. &nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-insists-iran-nuclear-sites-completely-destroyed-denies-leaked-us-intel-report-1750824123756">Trump insists Iran nuclear sites 'completely&nbsp;destroyed'; denies leaked US intel</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250625/image-1750824388338.jpg?rect=(0,58,908,682)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump insists Iran nuclear sites 'completely&nbsp;destroyed'; denies leaked US intel report"></figure>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 24) doubled down on his claims that the Iranian nuclear sites were "obliterated" in US strikes. In a post on Truth Social, the US President insisted that the three nuclear facilities were "completely destroyed" as he ridiculed media houses that published reports casting doubt on his claims of the destruction of three nuclear sites in Iran -Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-12-bunker-buster-bombs-dozen-tomahawk-missiles-witkoff-explains-how-us-struck-iran-nuclear-sites-calls-for-probe-into-leaked-documents-1750822314120">'12 bunker-buster bombs, dozen Tomahawk missiles': Witkoff explains how US struck Iran nuclear sites, calls for probe into leaked documents</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250625/image-1750824700869.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'12 bunker-buster bombs, dozen Tomahawk missiles': Witkoff explains how US struck Iran nuclear sites, calls for probe into leaked documents"></figure>As a leaked US intelligence assessment claimed that American strikes on Iran did not destroy the nuclear sites, US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, explained how the strikes were done and insisted that they were destroyed. Witkoff also called for a probe into the leaked documents and said that whoever is responsible for the leak should be held accountable, calling the act 'treasonous.' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-acquire-f-35a-jets-from-us-revive-airborne-nuclear-capability-in-major-nato-shift-1750813140968">UK to acquire F-35A jets from US, revive airborne nuclear capability in major NATO shift</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250625/image-1750813269708.jpg?rect=(0,58,908,682)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="UK to acquire F-35A jets from US, revive airborne nuclear capability in major NATO shift">Britain on Tuesday (Jun 24) announced that it would reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons. Calling it the "biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation," Downing Street said that the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer would announce the plan at a NATO summit on Wednesday.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/neeraj-chopra-clinches-title-with-85-29-metre-javelin-throw-at-ostrava-golden-spike-1750813770367">Neeraj Chopra clinches title with 85.29-metre throw at Ostrava Golden Spike</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250625/image-1750814298629.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Neeraj Chopra clinches title with 85.29-metre throw at Ostrava Golden Spike">Neeraj Chopra is on a winning streak, clinches the title at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic on Tuesday (June 24). The 27-year-old athlete began with a foul and then upped the ante with his 85.29-metre throw. This also made him the only one in the event to cross the 85-meter mark.Watch | India: new covid variant 'XFG' detected in India, 28 sample test positive <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-new-covid-variant-xfg-detected-in-india-28-sample-test-positive-1750823731006/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-new-covid-variant-xfg-detected-in-india-28-sample-test-positive-1750823731006/embed</a>&nbsp;

Morning news brief: US intel report on Iranian nuclear site bombing; Neeraj Chopra clinches title at Ostrava Golden Spike, and more

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his claim that American strikes “completely destroyed” Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, rejecting leaked intelligence that disputes the extent of the damage. Backing Trump’s stance, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff revealed details of the strike involving 12 bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles, and demanded a probe into the leaks, labelling them “treasonous.” Meanwhile, in a major strategic shift, the UK has announced plans to acquire US-made F-35A jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons, marking the biggest overhaul of its nuclear posture in a generation. On the sports front, India’s Neeraj Chopra claimed the title at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet with a throw of 85.29 metres — the only athlete in the event to cross the 85-metre mark. Click on the headlines to read more Trump insists Iran nuclear sites 'completely destroyed'; denies leaked US intel US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 24) doubled down on his claims that the Iranian nuclear sites were "obliterated" in US strikes. In a post on Truth Social, the US President insisted that the three nuclear facilities were "completely destroyed" as he ridiculed media houses that published reports casting doubt on his claims of the destruction of three nuclear sites in Iran -Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. '12 bunker-buster bombs, dozen Tomahawk missiles': Witkoff explains how US struck Iran nuclear sites, calls for probe into leaked documents As a leaked US intelligence assessment claimed that American strikes on Iran did not destroy the nuclear sites, US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, explained how the strikes were done and insisted that they were destroyed. Witkoff also called for a probe into the leaked documents and said that whoever is responsible for the leak should be held accountable, calling the act 'treasonous.' UK to acquire F-35A jets from US, revive airborne nuclear capability in major NATO shift Britain on Tuesday (Jun 24) announced that it would reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons. Calling it the "biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation," Downing Street said that the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer would announce the plan at a NATO summit on Wednesday. Neeraj Chopra clinches title with 85.29-metre throw at Ostrava Golden Spike Neeraj Chopra is on a winning streak, clinches the title at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic on Tuesday (June 24). The 27-year-old athlete began with a foul and then upped the ante with his 85.29-metre throw. This also made him the only one in the event to cross the 85-meter mark. Watch | India: new covid variant 'XFG' detected in India, 28 sample test positive https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-new-covid-variant-xfg-detected-in-india-28-sample-test-positive-1750823731006/embed

Stay ahead of the day's events with WION's morning news brief, providing a quick yet comprehensive overview of the most important news from around the world.

As a leaked US intelligence assessment claimed that American strikes on Iran did not destroy the nuclear sites, US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, explained how the strikes were done and insisted that they were destroyed. Witkoff also called for a probe into the leaked documents and said that whoever is responsible for the leak should be held accountable, calling the act 'treasonous.' The US targeted three nuclear sites - Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz - as part of Operation Midnight Hammer with B2 bombers and &nbsp;12 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and said that it has 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program. &nbsp;“It ought to be investigated, and whoever did it — whoever's responsible for it — should be held accountable. It could hurt lives in the future. Leaking is a completely unacceptable thing.” Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump also came down heavily on those asking him about the leaked reports. Terming the strikes 'ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MILITARY STRIKES IN HISTORY', Trump said that Iran's nuclear sites are completely destroyed. Earlier, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said Sunday that initial assessments indicate that all three sites “sustained extremely severe damage and destruction.”<h2>Witkoff's proof of strikes</h2>Giving proof of sorts, Witkoff said, "Fordow is the last enrichment reactor that was operating there, and we put 12 bunker-buster bombs on Fordow. There's no doubt that it breached the canopy. There's no doubt that it was well within reach of the depth that these bunker-buster bombs go to, and there's no doubt that it was obliterated." He also added that he believes the conversion facility at Isfahan was "completely destroyed," adding that two dozen Tomahawk missiles were also launched at Isfahan. "The impact of those bombs is buried under a mountain of rubble in Iran; so anyone who says the bombs were not devastating is just trying to undermine the President and the successful mission," he said.<h2>What is in the leaked Pentagon report</h2>The report also revealed that Iran relocated a significant portion of its highly enriched uranium – used to make a nuclear weapon – ahead of the strikes, transferring them to other secret nuclear sites. The report was produced by Defense Intelligence Agency – a military intelligence agency of the United States Department of Defense. US media also quoted people in Defense Intelligence Agency saying that Iran's stockpile of nuclear enriched uranium was not fully destroyed and the attack may rather just have sealed off the entrances to some nuclear facilities without destroying underground buildings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff called for a probe into the leaked documents and said that whoever is responsible for the leak should be held accountable, calling the act treasonous.

As a leaked US intelligence assessment claimed that American strikes on Iran did not destroy the nuclear sites, US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, explained how the strikes were done and insisted that they were destroyed. Witkoff also called for a probe into the leaked documents and said that whoever is responsible for the leak should be held accountable, calling the act 'treasonous.' The US targeted three nuclear sites - Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz - as part of Operation Midnight Hammer with B2 bombers and 12 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and said that it has 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program. “It ought to be investigated, and whoever did it — whoever's responsible for it — should be held accountable. It could hurt lives in the future. Leaking is a completely unacceptable thing.” Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump also came down heavily on those asking him about the leaked reports. Terming the strikes 'ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MILITARY STRIKES IN HISTORY', Trump said that Iran's nuclear sites are completely destroyed. Earlier, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said Sunday that initial assessments indicate that all three sites “sustained extremely severe damage and destruction.” Witkoff's proof of strikes Giving proof of sorts, Witkoff said, "Fordow is the last enrichment reactor that was operating there, and we put 12 bunker-buster bombs on Fordow. There's no doubt that it breached the canopy. There's no doubt that it was well within reach of the depth that these bunker-buster bombs go to, and there's no doubt that it was obliterated." He also added that he believes the conversion facility at Isfahan was "completely destroyed," adding that two dozen Tomahawk missiles were also launched at Isfahan. "The impact of those bombs is buried under a mountain of rubble in Iran; so anyone who says the bombs were not devastating is just trying to undermine the President and the successful mission," he said. What is in the leaked Pentagon report The report also revealed that Iran relocated a significant portion of its highly enriched uranium – used to make a nuclear weapon – ahead of the strikes, transferring them to other secret nuclear sites. The report was produced by Defense Intelligence Agency – a military intelligence agency of the United States Department of Defense. US media also quoted people in Defense Intelligence Agency saying that Iran's stockpile of nuclear enriched uranium was not fully destroyed and the attack may rather just have sealed off the entrances to some nuclear facilities without destroying underground buildings.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff called for a probe into the leaked documents and said that whoever is responsible for the leak should be held accountable, calling the act treasonous.

'12 bunker-buster bombs, dozen Tomahawk missiles': Witkoff explains how US struck Iran nuclear sites, calls for probe into leaked documents

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 24) doubled down on his claims that the Iranian nuclear sites were "obliterated" in US strikes. In a post on Truth Social, the US President insisted that the three nuclear facilities were "completely destroyed" as he ridiculed media houses that published reports casting doubt on his claims of the destruction of three nuclear sites in Iran -Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. His statement comes after a leaked US intel report claimed that America was not successful in the destruction of the said plants, and the attack only set back Tehran's nuclear programme by about three months.<h2>Trump slams CNN, New York Times</h2>In a Truth Social post, Trump named and shamed CNN and the New York Times for publishing reports on the leaked intel. The two publishers had posted exclusives on the news. Labelling CNN "fake news" and the New York Times as "failing", Trump claimed that the two sites "have teamed up in an attempt to demean one of the most successful military strikes in history". He then insisted that the "nuclear sites in Iran are destroyed!," before claiming that "both the Times and CNN are getting slammed by the public" for their reports.

<h2>US intel report</h2>The report in question is a leaked preliminary, classified report from the United States Defence Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon's intelligence arm. It suggests that the recent American bombing campaign on Iran's nuclear facilities — touted by President Donald Trump as a mission that "obliterated" Tehran's capabilities — has in fact, only set the programme back by a few months.According to the New York Times report, entrances to two key sites were sealed, but the fortified underground complexes themselves — at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan — remain structurally intact. Based on the battle damage assessment conducted by the US Central Command in the aftermath of the strikes, it concluded that while the mission disrupted operations, it didn't collapse the core infrastructure.Watch | U.S. intelligence says main components of nuke programmme not destroyed<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-intelligence-says-main-components-of-nuke-programmme-not-destroyed-1750819190440/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-intelligence-says-main-components-of-nuke-programmme-not-destroyed-1750819190440/embed</a>“We took the bomb right out of their hands,” he said, referring to Iran’s enriched uranium program. “Total obliteration,” claimed Trump. However, intel reports paint a murkier picture. Earlier, as per US estimation, Iran was just three months away from making a bomb; now, as per the assessment, Tehran's nuclear timeline has been delayed by as little as three months.&nbsp; &nbsp;

 In a post on Truth Social, the US President insisted that the three nuclear facilities were "completely destroyed" as he ridiculed media houses that published reports casting doubt on his claims of the destruction of three nuclear sites in Iran -Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 24) doubled down on his claims that the Iranian nuclear sites were "obliterated" in US strikes. In a post on Truth Social, the US President insisted that the three nuclear facilities were "completely destroyed" as he ridiculed media houses that published reports casting doubt on his claims of the destruction of three nuclear sites in Iran -Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. His statement comes after a leaked US intel report claimed that America was not successful in the destruction of the said plants, and the attack only set back Tehran's nuclear programme by about three months. Trump slams CNN, New York Times In a Truth Social post, Trump named and shamed CNN and the New York Times for publishing reports on the leaked intel. The two publishers had posted exclusives on the news. Labelling CNN "fake news" and the New York Times as "failing", Trump claimed that the two sites "have teamed up in an attempt to demean one of the most successful military strikes in history". He then insisted that the "nuclear sites in Iran are destroyed!," before claiming that "both the Times and CNN are getting slammed by the public" for their reports.

In a post on Truth Social, the US President insisted that the three nuclear facilities were "completely destroyed" as he ridiculed media houses that published reports casting doubt on his claims of the destruction of three nuclear sites in Iran -Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.

Trump insists Iran nuclear sites 'completely destroyed'; denies leaked US intel report

A massive 5-foot-wide jellyfish washed up on a beach in Maine over the weekend, prompting authorities to issue warnings. People have been asked not to touch the jellyfish as its sting can prove dangerous. The giant red lion’s mane jellyfish was seen lurking off the coast of New England. The sea creature has hundreds of tentacles that pack a powerful punch. So swimmers and beachgoers have been asked to stay away from it. City officials have urged people to observe the "pretty" animal from a distance. “Don’t touch it! They sting," the city warned in the post. "Observe it. They’re so interesting to watch, and pretty too."The lion’s mane jellyfish is the largest jellyfish species in the world. According to Oceana, the jellyfish delivers a powerful sting that is very painful to humans. Its name has been derived from the appearance of the tentacles on its underside. It has long, hair-like tentacles hanging from under its bell-shaped body, hence mane is used in its name.&nbsp;

The Weather Channel reported that several lion's mane jellyfish have been washing ashore in Maine this year, which is more than usual. It describes its appearance as a creature "oozing, bloody blobs of goo". These creatures are massive and can cause quite a scare. Jellyfish were also spotted in &nbsp;Massachusetts this week. The Ipswich police have issued a warning for swimmers after receiving multiple reports of jellyfish in their waters. "Multiple reports of jellyfish in the Ipswich waters. &nbsp;Please be alert when entering the waters and swimming," a note on Facebook by the Ipswich Police Department read.In Maine and Massachusetts, people have been told to inform a lifeguard if they see a lion’s mane jellyfish on the shore so they can help it back into the water. The photo of the scary-looking jellyfish creeped people out, who could not believe the size and colour of the giant sea creature. A person wrote, "If that stings you, that's going to need more than pee," referring to the known method of treating a jellyfish bite.

A massive red jellyfish was seen on a beach in Maine over the weekend. It has hundreds of tentacles that can deliver a powerful and painful sting to humans.

A massive 5-foot-wide jellyfish washed up on a beach in Maine over the weekend, prompting authorities to issue warnings. People have been asked not to touch the jellyfish as its sting can prove dangerous. The giant red lion’s mane jellyfish was seen lurking off the coast of New England. The sea creature has hundreds of tentacles that pack a powerful punch. So swimmers and beachgoers have been asked to stay away from it. City officials have urged people to observe the "pretty" animal from a distance. “Don’t touch it! They sting," the city warned in the post. "Observe it. They’re so interesting to watch, and pretty too." The lion’s mane jellyfish is the largest jellyfish species in the world. According to Oceana, the jellyfish delivers a powerful sting that is very painful to humans. Its name has been derived from the appearance of the tentacles on its underside. It has long, hair-like tentacles hanging from under its bell-shaped body, hence mane is used in its name.

A massive red jellyfish was seen on a beach in Maine over the weekend. It has hundreds of tentacles that can deliver a powerful and painful sting to humans.

'Don’t touch it!' Massive sea creature that appears to be 'oozing, bloody blobs of goo' washes up in Maine

US President Donald Trump's ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were bold, and the visuals were dramatic, but it turns out the early assessment is far less than explosive. A leaked preliminary, classified report from the United States Defense Intelligence Agency, Pentagon's intelligence arm, suggests that the recent American bombing campaign on Iran's nuclear facilities — touted by President Donald Trump as a mission that "obliterated" Tehran's capabilities — has in fact only set the programme back by a few months.<h2>What damage did the US do?</h2>According to the New York Times report, entrances to two key sites were sealed, but the fortified underground complexes themselves — at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan — remain structurally intact. Based on the battle damage assessment conducted by the US Central Command in the aftermath of the strikes, it concluded that while the mission disrupted operations, it didn't collapse the core infrastructure.Watch | Iran's unstoppable missiles: Iran's new missile a 'multi-headed monster'<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-s-unstoppable-missiles-iran-s-new-missile-a-multi-headed-monster-1750809280601/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-s-unstoppable-missiles-iran-s-new-missile-a-multi-headed-monster-1750809280601/embed</a><h2>Trump's version vs reality</h2>While President Trump was quick to declare a resounding victory, Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been more careful in describing the attack’s effects. At a press conference on Sunday, a day after the strikes, he said that the "operation was designed to severely degrade Iran's nuclear weapons infrastructure".He said that while the final damage assessment was to come, initial battle damage assessments indicate that all three sites "sustained severe damage and destruction". However, he stopped short of saying that the mission "obliterated" nuclear facilities.Meanwhile soon after the strikes, at a late night address to the public, Trump called the strikes a 'spectacular military success,' and said that “Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.”Labelling Tehran the world's number one state sponsor of terror, Trump said that the US's objective with these strikes was the "destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat" posed by the nation.“We took the bomb right out of their hands,” he said, referring to Iran’s enriched uranium program. “Total obliteration,” he claimed. However, intel reports paint a murkier picture. Earlier, as per US estimation, Iran was just three months away from making a bomb; now, as per the assessment, Tehran's nuclear timeline has been delayed by as little as three months.&nbsp;

A leaked preliminary, classified report from the US Defense Intelligence Agency suggests that the recent bombing campaign on Iran's nuclear facilities — touted by President Donald Trump as a mission that "obliterated" Tehran's capabilities — has only set the programme back by a few months.

US President Donald Trump's ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were bold, and the visuals were dramatic, but it turns out the early assessment is far less than explosive. A leaked preliminary, classified report from the United States Defense Intelligence Agency, Pentagon's intelligence arm, suggests that the recent American bombing campaign on Iran's nuclear facilities — touted by President Donald Trump as a mission that "obliterated" Tehran's capabilities — has in fact only set the programme back by a few months. What damage did the US do? According to the New York Times report, entrances to two key sites were sealed, but the fortified underground complexes themselves — at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan — remain structurally intact. Based on the battle damage assessment conducted by the US Central Command in the aftermath of the strikes, it concluded that while the mission disrupted operations, it didn't collapse the core infrastructure. Watch | Iran's unstoppable missiles: Iran's new missile a 'multi-headed monster' https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-s-unstoppable-missiles-iran-s-new-missile-a-multi-headed-monster-1750809280601/embed Trump's version vs reality While President Trump was quick to declare a resounding victory, Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been more careful in describing the attack’s effects. At a press conference on Sunday, a day after the strikes, he said that the "operation was designed to severely degrade Iran's nuclear weapons infrastructure". He said that while the final damage assessment was to come, initial battle damage assessments indicate that all three sites "sustained severe damage and destruction". However, he stopped short of saying that the mission "obliterated" nuclear facilities. Meanwhile soon after the strikes, at a late night address to the public, Trump called the strikes a 'spectacular military success,' and said that “Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.” Labelling Tehran the world's number one state sponsor of terror, Trump said that the US's objective with these strikes was the "destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat" posed by the nation. “We took the bomb right out of their hands,” he said, referring to Iran’s enriched uranium program. “Total obliteration,” he claimed. However, intel reports paint a murkier picture. Earlier, as per US estimation, Iran was just three months away from making a bomb; now, as per the assessment, Tehran's nuclear timeline has been delayed by as little as three months.

A leaked preliminary, classified report from the US Defense Intelligence Agency suggests that the recent bombing campaign on Iran's nuclear facilities — touted by President Donald Trump as a mission that "obliterated" Tehran's capabilities — has only set the programme back by a few months.

Spoke too soon? Preliminary US intel report ridicules Trump's 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear programme claims

US President Donald Trump has been nominated by Republican leader Buddy Carter for Nobel Peace Prize for brokering the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. He credited Trump for ‘preventing the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.’ Earlier, Pakistan said that the US president deserved a Nobel Peace Prize because of “his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis”. Trump has repeatedly expressed his disappointment, saying he won't receive the prize, ‘no matter what he does.’ Trump and his obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize is a story that's not new. From 2018 to the present, he has been nominated for the prize six times by several individuals, yet he has not yet received one.&nbsp;“They should give me the Nobel Prize for Rwanda, Congo, Serbia…the big one is India-Pakistan. I should have gotten it 4-5 times. Abraham Accords would have been a good one. They won’t give me. They only give it to liberals,” Trump bemoaned.<h2>Who is the decision maker for the peace prize?</h2>The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by Alfred Nobel’s will in 1895. It is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to peace. National politicians, university professors in history, social sciences, law, philosophy, theology, previous Nobel laureates, members of international courts, directors of peace research institutes, etc can nominate people or organisations for the peace prize. Nominations must be submitted by January 31 each year. So in this case, Pakistan's nomination of Trump is for next year i.e 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. &nbsp;The Norwegian Nobel Committee, a 5-member body appointed by the Norwegian Parliament, reviews all valid nominations. A shortlist is created—only a handful of candidates are seriously considered. Committee members and advisers analyze the shortlisted nominees’ actual impact on peace.The Nobel Committee meets to deliberate and a majority vote is required. If no candidate meets the standard, no prize is awarded.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Nobel Peace Prize winner is officially announced in early October. The announcement is made in Oslo, Norway, unlike other Nobel Prizes, which are announced in Sweden.<h2>Why has Trump not received the Nobel Prize yet?</h2>Despite multiple nominations, Donald Trump has not been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize due to several key factors considered by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. While he played a role in diplomatic efforts such as the Abraham Accords and initial talks with North Korea, these initiatives were often viewed as incomplete or lacking long-term impact. Critics argue that many of his foreign policy actions were transactional rather than transformative and did not resolve underlying conflicts. Additionally, Trump’s domestic and international human rights record—marked by policies like family separations at the US border and travel bans—ran counter to the Nobel Peace Prize's emphasis on humanitarian values and dignity. His presidency also saw continued military actions, including drone strikes and targeted killings, which conflicted with the Nobel’s focus on disarmament and peaceful conflict resolution. &nbsp;Furthermore, Trump’s highly polarising political style contrasted with the unifying image typical of past laureates. While some supporters claim ideological bias within the committee—given its ties to Norway’s parliament and perceived liberal leanings—the Nobel Committee has never confirmed such influence.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump’s public and frequent promotion of his candidacy for the prize is unusual. Furthermore, Trump has criticized the Nobel committee for awarding the prize to former President Barack Obama. Just a few months into his presidency in 2009, Obama was honoured for his push to curb nuclear weapons and improve relations with the Muslim world. Stating that he shoudl definately get one, Trump in 2019 criticised Obama saying, "They gave one to Obama immediately upon his ascent to the presidency, and he had no idea why he got it. &nbsp;... That was the only thing I agreed with him on." &nbsp;"I deserve it, but they would never give me", remains Trump's bottom line on Nobel Peace Prize. Whether or not this would change in future, only time can tell.

Trump and his obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize is a story that's not new. From 2018 to the present, he has been nominated for the prize six times by several individuals, yet he has not yet received one.

US President Donald Trump has been nominated by Republican leader Buddy Carter for Nobel Peace Prize for brokering the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. He credited Trump for ‘preventing the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.’ Earlier, Pakistan said that the US president deserved a Nobel Peace Prize because of “his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis”. Trump has repeatedly expressed his disappointment, saying he won't receive the prize, ‘no matter what he does.’ Trump and his obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize is a story that's not new. From 2018 to the present, he has been nominated for the prize six times by several individuals, yet he has not yet received one. “They should give me the Nobel Prize for Rwanda, Congo, Serbia…the big one is India-Pakistan. I should have gotten it 4-5 times. Abraham Accords would have been a good one. They won’t give me. They only give it to liberals,” Trump bemoaned. Who is the decision maker for the peace prize? The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by Alfred Nobel’s will in 1895. It is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to peace. National politicians, university professors in history, social sciences, law, philosophy, theology, previous Nobel laureates, members of international courts, directors of peace research institutes, etc can nominate people or organisations for the peace prize. Nominations must be submitted by January 31 each year. So in this case, Pakistan's nomination of Trump is for next year i.e 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, a 5-member body appointed by the Norwegian Parliament, reviews all valid nominations. A shortlist is created—only a handful of candidates are seriously considered. Committee members and advisers analyze the shortlisted nominees’ actual impact on peace. The Nobel Committee meets to deliberate and a majority vote is required. If no candidate meets the standard, no prize is awarded. The Nobel Peace Prize winner is officially announced in early October. The announcement is made in Oslo, Norway, unlike other Nobel Prizes, which are announced in Sweden. Why has Trump not received the Nobel Prize yet? Despite multiple nominations, Donald Trump has not been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize due to several key factors considered by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. While he played a role in diplomatic efforts such as the Abraham Accords and initial talks with North Korea, these initiatives were often viewed as incomplete or lacking long-term impact. Critics argue that many of his foreign policy actions were transactional rather than transformative and did not resolve underlying conflicts. Additionally, Trump’s domestic and international human rights record—marked by policies like family separations at the US border and travel bans—ran counter to the Nobel Peace Prize's emphasis on humanitarian values and dignity. His presidency also saw continued military actions, including drone strikes and targeted killings, which conflicted with the Nobel’s focus on disarmament and peaceful conflict resolution. Furthermore, Trump’s highly polarising political style contrasted with the unifying image typical of past laureates. While some supporters claim ideological bias within the committee—given its ties to Norway’s parliament and perceived liberal leanings—the Nobel Committee has never confirmed such influence. Trump’s public and frequent promotion of his candidacy for the prize is unusual. Furthermore, Trump has criticized the Nobel committee for awarding the prize to former President Barack Obama. Just a few months into his presidency in 2009, Obama was honoured for his push to curb nuclear weapons and improve relations with the Muslim world. Stating that he shoudl definately get one, Trump in 2019 criticised Obama saying, "They gave one to Obama immediately upon his ascent to the presidency, and he had no idea why he got it. ... That was the only thing I agreed with him on." "I deserve it, but they would never give me", remains Trump's bottom line on Nobel Peace Prize. Whether or not this would change in future, only time can tell.

Trump and his obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize is a story that's not new. From 2018 to the present, he has been nominated for the prize six times by several individuals, yet he has not yet received one.

Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize again: Who selects the winners? Why has US president not been able to win it so far

Republican leader Buddy Carter nominates US President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize for brokering the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. He credited Trump for ‘preventing the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.’ A couple of days ago, Pakistan also nominated Trump for establishing peace between New Delhi and Islamabad when the two nuclear-armed countries were embroiled in cross-border fighting following the dastardly Pahalgam attack on April 22. An attack that claimed 26 innocent lives in the Baisaran Valley.&nbsp;Carter in his letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, wrote, “In recent weeks, the world stood on the precipice of a dangerous and potentially region- destabilising war. Yet in the face of this crisis, President Trump took bold action to ultimately champion peace through strength and facilitate a ceasefire framework that brought hostilities to a halt. In a statement that has since reverberated around the globe, President Trump announced the terms of a complete and total ceasefire agreement, commending both Israel and Iran for their courage to end the war.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/day-after-nominating-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-pakistan-condemns-strikes-on-iran-nuclear-sites-1750643817253">Day after nominating Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, Pakistan condemns US strikes on Iran nuclear sites</a>&nbsp;He added, “His message of mutual respect and peace will now result in a full cessation of military activity, no further escalation, and the preservation of thousands, if not millions, of lives throughout the Middle East and around the globe.”&nbsp;Further elaborating on the reason for nominating Trump, he wrote, “President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed to be impossible. President Trump also took bold, decisive actions to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and ensure that the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism remains incapable of acquiring a nuclear weapon. His leadership at this moment exemplifies the very ideals that the Nobel Peace Prize seeks to recognize: the pursuit of peace, the prevention of war, and the advancement of international harmony.”This comes at a time when Trump announced ceasefire, but first he struck Iranian nuclear sites of &nbsp;Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Both Israel and Iran are now practicing restraint after initial ceasefire violations.

Republican leader Buddy Carter nominates US President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize for brokering the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. 

Republican leader Buddy Carter nominates US President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize for brokering the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. He credited Trump for ‘preventing the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.’ A couple of days ago, Pakistan also nominated Trump for establishing peace between New Delhi and Islamabad when the two nuclear-armed countries were embroiled in cross-border fighting following the dastardly Pahalgam attack on April 22. An attack that claimed 26 innocent lives in the Baisaran Valley. Carter in his letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, wrote, “In recent weeks, the world stood on the precipice of a dangerous and potentially region- destabilising war. Yet in the face of this crisis, President Trump took bold action to ultimately champion peace through strength and facilitate a ceasefire framework that brought hostilities to a halt. In a statement that has since reverberated around the globe, President Trump announced the terms of a complete and total ceasefire agreement, commending both Israel and Iran for their courage to end the war.” Also read: Day after nominating Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, Pakistan condemns US strikes on Iran nuclear sites He added, “His message of mutual respect and peace will now result in a full cessation of military activity, no further escalation, and the preservation of thousands, if not millions, of lives throughout the Middle East and around the globe.” Further elaborating on the reason for nominating Trump, he wrote, “President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed to be impossible. President Trump also took bold, decisive actions to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and ensure that the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism remains incapable of acquiring a nuclear weapon. His leadership at this moment exemplifies the very ideals that the Nobel Peace Prize seeks to recognize: the pursuit of peace, the prevention of war, and the advancement of international harmony.” This comes at a time when Trump announced ceasefire, but first he struck Iranian nuclear sites of Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Both Israel and Iran are now practicing restraint after initial ceasefire violations.

Republican leader Buddy Carter nominates US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering the ceasefire between Israel and Iran.&nbsp;

Donald Trump gets second nomination for Nobel Peace Prize. Who did, and why?

Britain on Tuesday (Jun 24) announced that it would reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons. Calling it the "biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation," Downing Street said that the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer would announce the plan at a NATO summit on Wednesday. The UK PM, meanwhile, in a statement, said that the country will acquire 12 F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons from the United States. The move marks a dramatic shift in Britain’s nuclear doctrine, which for decades has relied solely on submarine-launched ballistic missiles for deterrence.<h2>A new era</h2>Keir Starmer, in a statement, said that the "These F35 dual capable aircraft will herald a new era for our world-leading Royal Air Force and deter hostile threats that threaten the UK and our Allies". Praising the announcement, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, "I strongly welcome today's announcement" and praised the move as "yet another robust British contribution to NATO."The F-35A jets, built by Lockheed Martin, differ from the F-35Bs currently used by the UK in one key way: they can be armed with nuclear warheads.Watch | High stakes at NATO summit: 5% defense push, Trump-Zelensky meeting, Iran tensions<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/high-stakes-at-nato-summit-5-defense-push-trump-zelensky-meeting-iran-tensions-1750812878060/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/high-stakes-at-nato-summit-5-defense-push-trump-zelensky-meeting-iran-tensions-1750812878060/embed</a>As per reports, they'll be based at Marham Air Force Base in eastern England and are set to bolster NATO’s nuclear sharing strategy — a Cold War-era mission that has gained new relevance with Russia's continued war in Ukraine.<h2>From under the sea to back in the skies</h2>Since the Cold War's end, the UK's nuclear deterrent has lived beneath the waves — carried aboard Royal Navy submarines. Tactical, air-delivered nukes were largely seen as relics of a bygone era.Talking to AFP, Heloise Fayet, a nuclear expert at France's Institute of International Relations (Ifri) said that at the time, "there was no longer any real interest in tactical nuclear weapons in Europe, because the threat had disappeared".That, she added, has changed. Fayet said that the UK's announcement illustrates "the continued re-nuclearisation of Europe, the renewed need for nuclear weapons, and the strengthening of NATO's deterrence, in the face of an adversary, Russia", which has been at war with Ukraine for three years.&nbsp;

UK PM Keir Starmer, in a statement, said that the country will acquire 12 F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons from the United States. 

Britain on Tuesday (Jun 24) announced that it would reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons. Calling it the "biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation," Downing Street said that the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer would announce the plan at a NATO summit on Wednesday. The UK PM, meanwhile, in a statement, said that the country will acquire 12 F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons from the United States. The move marks a dramatic shift in Britain’s nuclear doctrine, which for decades has relied solely on submarine-launched ballistic missiles for deterrence. A new era Keir Starmer, in a statement, said that the "These F35 dual capable aircraft will herald a new era for our world-leading Royal Air Force and deter hostile threats that threaten the UK and our Allies". Praising the announcement, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, "I strongly welcome today's announcement" and praised the move as "yet another robust British contribution to NATO." The F-35A jets, built by Lockheed Martin, differ from the F-35Bs currently used by the UK in one key way: they can be armed with nuclear warheads. Watch | High stakes at NATO summit: 5% defense push, Trump-Zelensky meeting, Iran tensions https://www.wionews.com/videos/high-stakes-at-nato-summit-5-defense-push-trump-zelensky-meeting-iran-tensions-1750812878060/embed As per reports, they'll be based at Marham Air Force Base in eastern England and are set to bolster NATO’s nuclear sharing strategy — a Cold War-era mission that has gained new relevance with Russia's continued war in Ukraine. From under the sea to back in the skies Since the Cold War's end, the UK's nuclear deterrent has lived beneath the waves — carried aboard Royal Navy submarines. Tactical, air-delivered nukes were largely seen as relics of a bygone era. Talking to AFP, Heloise Fayet, a nuclear expert at France's Institute of International Relations (Ifri) said that at the time, "there was no longer any real interest in tactical nuclear weapons in Europe, because the threat had disappeared". That, she added, has changed. Fayet said that the UK's announcement illustrates "the continued re-nuclearisation of Europe, the renewed need for nuclear weapons, and the strengthening of NATO's deterrence, in the face of an adversary, Russia", which has been at war with Ukraine for three years.

UK PM Keir Starmer, in a statement, said that the country will acquire 12 F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons from the United States.&nbsp;

UK to acquire F-35A jets from US, revive airborne nuclear capability in major NATO shift

En route to the NATO summit in the Netherlands, Donald Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One. In just two days after suggesting a regime change in Iran, the US President now says, ‘I don't want it’; in addition, he emphasised ‘regime change takes chaos’. These comments could be viewed as a U-turn as he had proposed an ambitious plan to ‘Make Iran Great Again’ a campaign mirroring his own back home in America.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters, who asked, ‘Do you want a regime change in Iran?’, in his prompt response, he said, "No. If there was, there was, but no I don't want it," the US President said. "I'd like to see everything calm down as quickly as possible. Regime change takes chaos, and ideally we don't want to see so much chaos "&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/day-after-attacking-iran-nuclear-sites-trump-talks-peace-announces-ceasefire-here-s-a-timeline-1750734084159">Day after US attacks Iran nuclear sites, Trump talks peace, announces ceasefire: Here's a timeline</a>&nbsp;“Iranians are very good traders and business people, they got a lot of oil, they should be fine and be able to rebuild and do a good job. They are never going to have nuclear but other than that they should do a good job,” he added.&nbsp;And on June 23, he had posted on Truth Social, “It’s not politically correct to use the term, “Regime Change,” but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!”&nbsp;His thoughts on regime change come only a couple of hours after his address, announcing the success of the attack on Iran nuclear sites, which he called a horribly destructive enterprise. “Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity, a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror.”&nbsp;This change in stance comes after both Israel and Iran have now abided by the ceasefire after initial violations from both sides.&nbsp;&nbsp;

En route to the NATO summit in the Netherlands, Donald Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One. In just two days after suggesting a regime change in Iran, the US President now says, ‘I don't want it’; in addition, he emphasised ‘regime change takes chaos’.

En route to the NATO summit in the Netherlands, Donald Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One. In just two days after suggesting a regime change in Iran, the US President now says, ‘I don't want it’; in addition, he emphasised ‘regime change takes chaos’. These comments could be viewed as a U-turn as he had proposed an ambitious plan to ‘Make Iran Great Again’ a campaign mirroring his own back home in America. Speaking to reporters, who asked, ‘Do you want a regime change in Iran?’, in his prompt response, he said, "No. If there was, there was, but no I don't want it," the US President said. "I'd like to see everything calm down as quickly as possible. Regime change takes chaos, and ideally we don't want to see so much chaos " Also read: Day after US attacks Iran nuclear sites, Trump talks peace, announces ceasefire: Here's a timeline “Iranians are very good traders and business people, they got a lot of oil, they should be fine and be able to rebuild and do a good job. They are never going to have nuclear but other than that they should do a good job,” he added. And on June 23, he had posted on Truth Social, “It’s not politically correct to use the term, “Regime Change,” but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!” His thoughts on regime change come only a couple of hours after his address, announcing the success of the attack on Iran nuclear sites, which he called a horribly destructive enterprise. “Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity, a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror.” This change in stance comes after both Israel and Iran have now abided by the ceasefire after initial violations from both sides.

En route to the NATO summit in the Netherlands, Donald Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One. In just two days after suggesting a regime change in Iran, the US President now says, ‘I don't want it’; in addition, he emphasised ‘regime change takes chaos’.

No 'Make Iran Great Again': Trump's U-turn in less than 48 hours, says doesn't want regime change in Iran

In a telephonic conversation between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the former said the country is ‘prepared to settle matters’. Middle Eastern countries Israel and Iran were embroiled in cross-border fighting after Tel Aviv launched aerial strikes on June 13. The situation further escalated as Tehran also fired a barrage of drones and missiles.&nbsp;Before calling for peace, the US had also entered the conflict by attacking Iran's nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. An announcement of a ceasefire came after the Iranian regime struck America’s Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which is the largest US military installation in the Middle East.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/day-after-attacking-iran-nuclear-sites-trump-talks-peace-announces-ceasefire-here-s-a-timeline-1750734084159">Day after US attacks Iran nuclear sites, Trump talks peace, announces ceasefire: Here's a timeline</a>&nbsp;In the phone call with Saudi Crown Prince, Pezeshkian said, “We are prepared to settle matters between Iran and the United States based on international frameworks, and we never make demands beyond our legitimate rights.” Details of the conversation were shared by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇮🇷| In a phone conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, the President stated: &#39;We are prepared to settle matters between Iran and the United States based on international frameworks, and we never make demands beyond our legitimate rights.&#39; <a href="https://t.co/nftOLYlqPL">pic.twitter.com/nftOLYlqPL</a>&mdash; Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran🇮🇷 (@Iran_GOV) <a href="https://twitter.com/Iran_GOV/status/1937553328877207625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After US struck Iranian nuclear facility, Pezeshkian was seen joining protests, he also took to his social media handle to share a picture from the protest and wrote, “We walk this path together; we keep Iran together, and we will show the world that this is a great nation. Our being together is victory…”&nbsp;Shortly after the American strikes and Trump comments on destroying nuclear programmes, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s adviser Ali Shamkhani, reacted, he said ‘surprises will continue’. Taking to his social media handle, Shamkhani wrote, “Even if nuclear sites are destroyed, game isn’t over, enriched materials, indigenous knowledge, political will remain,” said Ali Shamkhani in a post on X.&nbsp;Now, a ceasefire is in place, both Israel and Iran have resorted to calm after initial violations.&nbsp;

In a telephonic conversation between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the former said the country is ‘prepared to settle matters’. 

In a telephonic conversation between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the former said the country is ‘prepared to settle matters’. Middle Eastern countries Israel and Iran were embroiled in cross-border fighting after Tel Aviv launched aerial strikes on June 13. The situation further escalated as Tehran also fired a barrage of drones and missiles. Before calling for peace, the US had also entered the conflict by attacking Iran's nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. An announcement of a ceasefire came after the Iranian regime struck America’s Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which is the largest US military installation in the Middle East. Also read: Day after US attacks Iran nuclear sites, Trump talks peace, announces ceasefire: Here's a timeline In the phone call with Saudi Crown Prince, Pezeshkian said, “We are prepared to settle matters between Iran and the United States based on international frameworks, and we never make demands beyond our legitimate rights.” Details of the conversation were shared by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In a telephonic conversation between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the former said the country is ‘prepared to settle matters’.&nbsp;

'Prepared to settle matters': Iranian President Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince discuss ceasefire

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague. During the dinner hosted by King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife, the two leaders emphasised on the importance of strengthening the deterrent power of the NATO alliance.&nbsp;Erdogan hailed the Israel-Iran ceasefire and urged for ‘close dialogue’ to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The former "expressed his satisfaction with the ceasefire achieved between Israel and Iran through President Trump's efforts, hoping it would be permanent, and emphasised the importance of close dialogue... in peacefully resolving the Russia-Ukraine war", a statement from the Turkish President’s office said.&nbsp;On June 24, Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, countries that were embroiled in cross-border fighting. The announcement came a day after America struck nuclear facilities in Iran.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a complete and total ceasefire (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ended!”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-official-end-to-12-day-war-donald-trump-announces-ceasefire-between-israel-and-iran-1750719301651">'Official end to 12-day war': Donald Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran</a>&nbsp;He continued, "Officially, Iran will start the ceasefire and, upon the 12th hour, Israel will start the ceasefire and, upon the 24th hour, an official end to the 12-day war will be saluted by the world."&nbsp;Erdogan also took to his X account to share, “Both at the summit and in bilateral meetings, we will draw attention to the massacres perpetrated by the Netanyahu government against the Palestinian people. We appreciate and sincerely support any effort that will secure a ceasefire in the region and pave the way for lasting tranquility.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NATO Devlet ve Hükûmet Başkanları Zirvesi’ne katılmak üzere Hollanda’nın Lahey şehrine hareket ettik. Zirvede İttifakın caydırıcılık ve savunmasını pekiştirecek adımları değerlendireceğiz. Müttefiklerin savunma harcamalarının artırılması konusunda yeni hedefler belirleyeceğiz.… <a href="https://t.co/g1oCbjPbsy">pic.twitter.com/g1oCbjPbsy</a>&mdash; Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) <a href="https://twitter.com/RTErdogan/status/1937502575923765705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He added, “Indeed, we welcomed with satisfaction the news received late last night that an agreement has been reached for a ceasefire between the parties. We call on all parties to fully adhere to the ceasefire. Our region cannot bear the burden of a war whose effects would be felt worldwide. Pulling hands off the trigger and giving diplomacy a chance to resolve conflicts is the most correct, beneficial, and rational approach.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Israel and Iran have now agreed upon a ceasefire, which was initially violated by both sides. This comes after US President Trump claimed to have brokered peace, and now, calm prevails.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit. During the dinner hosted by King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife, the two leaders emphasised on the importance of strengthening the deterrent power of the NATO alliance.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague. During the dinner hosted by King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife, the two leaders emphasised on the importance of strengthening the deterrent power of the NATO alliance. Erdogan hailed the Israel-Iran ceasefire and urged for ‘close dialogue’ to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The former "expressed his satisfaction with the ceasefire achieved between Israel and Iran through President Trump's efforts, hoping it would be permanent, and emphasised the importance of close dialogue... in peacefully resolving the Russia-Ukraine war", a statement from the Turkish President’s office said. On June 24, Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, countries that were embroiled in cross-border fighting. The announcement came a day after America struck nuclear facilities in Iran. "It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a complete and total ceasefire (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ended!” Also read: 'Official end to 12-day war': Donald Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran He continued, "Officially, Iran will start the ceasefire and, upon the 12th hour, Israel will start the ceasefire and, upon the 24th hour, an official end to the 12-day war will be saluted by the world." Erdogan also took to his X account to share, “Both at the summit and in bilateral meetings, we will draw attention to the massacres perpetrated by the Netanyahu government against the Palestinian people. We appreciate and sincerely support any effort that will secure a ceasefire in the region and pave the way for lasting tranquility.”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit. During the dinner hosted by King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife, the two leaders emphasised on the importance of strengthening the deterrent power of the NATO alliance.

Turkish President Erdogan meets Trump on sidelines of NATO summit, hails Iran-Israel ceasefire

Axiom-4 space mission has been delayed multiple times, after the initial postponement due to an oxygen leak, NASA is now targeting a launch on Wednesday (June 25) at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12:01 pm IST). Group Captain Shukla will script history for the country and will be the first Indian astronaut to fly to NASA’s International Space Station under a private mission.&nbsp;Former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, Peggy Whitson, will command the mission, and ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will be the mission pilot.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">With <a href="https://twitter.com/Axiom_Space?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Axiom_Space</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceX</a>, we&#39;re now targeting Wednesday, June 25, to launch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ax4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ax4</a> to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Space_Station</a>. The four-member crew, including astronauts from <a href="https://twitter.com/esa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESA</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ISRO</a>, is scheduled to lift off at 2:31am ET (0631 UTC). Learn more about the launch: <a href="https://t.co/P3QzvdE4vZ">https://t.co/P3QzvdE4vZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/AoWb5zTgXn">pic.twitter.com/AoWb5zTgXn</a>&mdash; NASA (@NASA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA/status/1937571929663177205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

According to NASA statement, “This launch opportunity comes after NASA and Roscosmos officials discussed the status of the recent repair work in the transfer tunnel at the aft (back) most segment of the orbital laboratory’s Zvezda service module. Based on the evaluations, NASA and Roscosmos agreed to further lower the pressure in the transfer tunnel to 100 millimeters of mercury, and teams will continue to evaluate going forward. Safety remains a top priority for NASA and Roscosmos.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liftoff-on-june-22-will-7th-time-be-lucky-for-axiom-4-spaceflight-1750313401785">Liftoff on June 22; will 7th time be lucky for Axiom-4 spaceflight?</a>&nbsp;Further added, “As part of a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, Axiom Mission 4 delivers on a commitment highlighted by President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to send the first ISRO astronaut to the station. The space agencies are participating in five joint science investigations and two in-orbit STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) demonstrations. NASA and ISRO have a long-standing relationship built on a shared vision to advance scientific knowledge and expand space collaboration.”&nbsp;The Indian Air Force officer Shukla was selected under ISRO’s Human Spaceflight Program (HSP), and he is also one of the leading contenders for the country’s maiden Ganganyaan mission.

Axiom-4 space mission has been delayed multiple times, after the initial postponement due to an oxygen leak, NASA is now targeting a launch on Wednesday (June 25) at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12:01 pm IST). 

Axiom-4 space mission has been delayed multiple times, after the initial postponement due to an oxygen leak, NASA is now targeting a launch on Wednesday (June 25) at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12:01 pm IST). Group Captain Shukla will script history for the country and will be the first Indian astronaut to fly to NASA’s International Space Station under a private mission. Former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, Peggy Whitson, will command the mission, and ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will be the mission pilot.

Axiom-4 space mission has been delayed multiple times, after the initial postponement due to an oxygen leak, NASA is now targeting a launch on Wednesday (June 25) at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12:01 pm IST).&nbsp;

'Scheduled to lift off...': NASA shares status ahead of Axiom-4 launch after multiple delays

The head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said on Tuesday that Iran will not pause its nuclear programme and arrangements have been made to prevent any disruption to the country’s nuclear activities. Eslami also condemned the Israeli and American military attacks on Iran’s ‘peaceful’ nuclear facilities and said that the AEOI has taken all necessary measures and is assessing damages at the sites that have been attacked. Iran had made a series of arrangements in advance to restore the nuclear activities, Eslami said while emphasising that plans have been devised to prevent any hiatus in the process of production and services in the nuclear industry.&nbsp;In separate comments, AEOI spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi told Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Tuesday that the nuclear industry is deeply embedded in Iran and it is impossible for the enemies to uproot this technology.Iran has capacities and capabilities that allow it to continue progress in the nuclear industry uninterrupted, he added.&nbsp;<h2>Three major facilities, several minor nuclear sites hit&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Israel and the US have destroyed or badly damaged Iran’s three major nuclear facilities and dozens of minor nuclear sites and killed around a dozen nuclear scientists.&nbsp;Iran is assessing damage to its nuclear sites after a series of Israeli and US strikes targeted Tehran’s main nuclear facilities and is planning for their restoration, reported Mehr news, citing Iran’s nuclear chief, Eslami.&nbsp;At 7:00 a.m., a ceasefire between Israel and Iran came into effect after 12 days of war between the two countries.&nbsp;Israel and the US have destroyed Iran’s three major nuclear sites, but it is not fully known whether the Fordow nuclear site struck by Washington was destroyed completely or partially.The IDF also destroyed close to two-thirds of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers and its missile production ecosystem.&nbsp;In the June 13 attack, the IDF killed nine out of 13 primary Iranian military and intelligence chiefs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>IAEA chief seeks meeting with Iran’s foreign minister</h2>&nbsp;UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday that he had written to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to propose a meeting and urged cooperation after the ceasefire.Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said in a post on X that Iran resuming cooperation with the agency could lead to a diplomatic solution to the long-standing controversy over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I welcome announcements on Iran situation. Resuming cooperation with <a href="https://twitter.com/iaeaorg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAEAorg</a> is key to a successful agreement. I’ve written to <a href="https://twitter.com/araghchi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@araghchi</a> stressing this step can lead to a diplomatic solution to the long-standing controversy over 🇮🇷 nuclear program and proposed to meet soon.&mdash; Rafael Mariano Grossi (@rafaelmgrossi) <a href="https://twitter.com/rafaelmgrossi/status/1937426770862489806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

AEOI spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi told Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Tuesday that the nuclear industry is deeply embedded in Iran and it is impossible for the enemies to uproot this technology. 

The head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said on Tuesday that Iran will not pause its nuclear programme and arrangements have been made to prevent any disruption to the country’s nuclear activities. Eslami also condemned the Israeli and American military attacks on Iran’s ‘peaceful’ nuclear facilities and said that the AEOI has taken all necessary measures and is assessing damages at the sites that have been attacked. Iran had made a series of arrangements in advance to restore the nuclear activities, Eslami said while emphasising that plans have been devised to prevent any hiatus in the process of production and services in the nuclear industry. In separate comments, AEOI spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi told Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Tuesday that the nuclear industry is deeply embedded in Iran and it is impossible for the enemies to uproot this technology. Iran has capacities and capabilities that allow it to continue progress in the nuclear industry uninterrupted, he added. Three major facilities, several minor nuclear sites hit Israel and the US have destroyed or badly damaged Iran’s three major nuclear facilities and dozens of minor nuclear sites and killed around a dozen nuclear scientists. Iran is assessing damage to its nuclear sites after a series of Israeli and US strikes targeted Tehran’s main nuclear facilities and is planning for their restoration, reported Mehr news, citing Iran’s nuclear chief, Eslami. At 7:00 a.m., a ceasefire between Israel and Iran came into effect after 12 days of war between the two countries. Israel and the US have destroyed Iran’s three major nuclear sites, but it is not fully known whether the Fordow nuclear site struck by Washington was destroyed completely or partially. The IDF also destroyed close to two-thirds of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers and its missile production ecosystem. In the June 13 attack, the IDF killed nine out of 13 primary Iranian military and intelligence chiefs. IAEA chief seeks meeting with Iran’s foreign minister UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday that he had written to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to propose a meeting and urged cooperation after the ceasefire. Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said in a post on X that Iran resuming cooperation with the agency could lead to a diplomatic solution to the long-standing controversy over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

AEOI spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi told Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Tuesday that the nuclear industry is deeply embedded in Iran and it is impossible for the enemies to uproot this technology.&nbsp;

No pause, Iran will restore its nuclear programme, says AEOI chief Eslami

Assessing the extent of damage, Israeli intelligence has said the US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have set back the nuclear programme by ‘several years,’ but have not destroyed or dismantled it completely. These are contrary to the claims made by US President Donald Trump after the June 22 strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites. The senior Israeli official confirmed this to news outlet The Times of Israel.&nbsp;According to the official, the assessment is constantly being monitored and updated and in the coming weeks, more inputs will ascertain the extent of damage and the status of Iran’s nuclear program in question. The Israeli official says the strikes have done damage, but not enough to call it destroyed. These military strikes on the nuclear facilities will serve as a deterrent against the Islamic Republic that is trying to enrich uranium.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-make-iran-great-again-trump-s-u-turn-in-less-than-48-hours-says-doesn-t-want-regime-change-in-iran-1750806128691">No 'Make Iran Great Again': Trump's U-turn in less than 48 hours, says doesn't want regime change in Iran</a>&nbsp;“We have set Iran’s nuclear project back by years, and the same goes for its missile program," IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir While Trump has been saying, "Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity, a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror. Iran’s key nuclear facilities have been completed and totally obliterated. Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace.” En route Netherlands on Wednesday (June 25), while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “Iranians are very good traders and business people, they got a lot of oil, they should be fine and be able to rebuild and do a good job. They are never going to have nuclear but other than that they should do a good job."

Assessing the extent of damage, Israeli intelligence has said the US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have set back the nuclear programme by ‘several years,’ but have not destroyed or dismantled it completely.

Assessing the extent of damage, Israeli intelligence has said the US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have set back the nuclear programme by ‘several years,’ but have not destroyed or dismantled it completely. These are contrary to the claims made by US President Donald Trump after the June 22 strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites. The senior Israeli official confirmed this to news outlet The Times of Israel. According to the official, the assessment is constantly being monitored and updated and in the coming weeks, more inputs will ascertain the extent of damage and the status of Iran’s nuclear program in question. The Israeli official says the strikes have done damage, but not enough to call it destroyed. These military strikes on the nuclear facilities will serve as a deterrent against the Islamic Republic that is trying to enrich uranium. Also read: No 'Make Iran Great Again': Trump's U-turn in less than 48 hours, says doesn't want regime change in Iran “We have set Iran’s nuclear project back by years, and the same goes for its missile program," IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir While Trump has been saying, "Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity, a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror. Iran’s key nuclear facilities have been completed and totally obliterated. Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace.” En route Netherlands on Wednesday (June 25), while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “Iranians are very good traders and business people, they got a lot of oil, they should be fine and be able to rebuild and do a good job. They are never going to have nuclear but other than that they should do a good job."

Assessing the extent of damage, Israeli intelligence has said the US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have set back the nuclear programme by ‘several years,’ but have not destroyed or dismantled it completely.

Iran’s nuclear programme not destroyed, but set back ‘several years,’ says Israeli intel official

Israel was reportedly planning to strike 15 “important regime targets” in retaliation to Iran’s violation of the fresh ceasefire through missile launches on Tuesday morning, when US President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to carry out the attack. Trump told Netanyahu to halt the attack when they spoke by phone, following which the Israeli PM ordered the IAF pilots to return. The Israeli leadership then looked for a site that could be targeted without any collateral damage, and so a radar installation was struck, said a Channel 12 report.Trump made it clear to Netanyahu in the call that he had to follow what he was saying, the report adds.&nbsp;As per a Jerusalem Post report, Trump viewed the ceasefire as a personal achievement and made it clear that no one—absolutely no one—would undermine it.&nbsp;<h2>Israel will respect the ceasefire, Katz tells Hegseth</h2>&nbsp;Later in the day, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz spoke with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and told him that “Israel will respect the ceasefire—as long as the other side does.”Katz said in a post on X that he thanked his American counterpart for Trump’s “bold decision to act with Israel against the Iranian nuclear threat.”Katz also said that Hegseth “praised Israel and the IDF for the historic achievements made.”&nbsp;<h2>‘No nonsense, no further attacks,’ US conveyed to Iran</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, media reports said that the US also sent a message to Iran via Qatar, urging them to cease firing. A senior US official relayed through Qatari intermediaries: “No nonsense, no further attacks.”&nbsp;Qatar is working to revive nuclear talks between the US and Iran, and Qatari officials, along with Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff have been holding extensive discussions on the matter.&nbsp;<h2>‘Iran has no intention of confrontation with brothers’</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran’s missile attack on an American airbase in Qatar was just a “response to the US military aggression”, and highlighted that Tehran has no intention whatsoever of confronting its brothers in neighbouring, regional and Muslim countries.In a telephone conversation with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said on Tuesday, Pezeshkian described the division of Islamic countries as a sinister plot hatched by the Zionist regime and the United States.

President Donald Trump viewed the ceasefire as a personal achievement and made it clear that no one—absolutely no one—would undermine it. Trump made it clear to Netanyahu in the call that he had to follow what he was saying.

Israel was reportedly planning to strike 15 “important regime targets” in retaliation to Iran’s violation of the fresh ceasefire through missile launches on Tuesday morning, when US President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to carry out the attack. Trump told Netanyahu to halt the attack when they spoke by phone, following which the Israeli PM ordered the IAF pilots to return. The Israeli leadership then looked for a site that could be targeted without any collateral damage, and so a radar installation was struck, said a Channel 12 report. Trump made it clear to Netanyahu in the call that he had to follow what he was saying, the report adds. As per a Jerusalem Post report, Trump viewed the ceasefire as a personal achievement and made it clear that no one—absolutely no one—would undermine it. Israel will respect the ceasefire, Katz tells Hegseth Later in the day, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz spoke with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and told him that “Israel will respect the ceasefire—as long as the other side does.” Katz said in a post on X that he thanked his American counterpart for Trump’s “bold decision to act with Israel against the Iranian nuclear threat.” Katz also said that Hegseth “praised Israel and the IDF for the historic achievements made.” ‘No nonsense, no further attacks,’ US conveyed to Iran Meanwhile, media reports said that the US also sent a message to Iran via Qatar, urging them to cease firing. A senior US official relayed through Qatari intermediaries: “No nonsense, no further attacks.” Qatar is working to revive nuclear talks between the US and Iran, and Qatari officials, along with Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff have been holding extensive discussions on the matter. ‘Iran has no intention of confrontation with brothers’ Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran’s missile attack on an American airbase in Qatar was just a “response to the US military aggression”, and highlighted that Tehran has no intention whatsoever of confronting its brothers in neighbouring, regional and Muslim countries. In a telephone conversation with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said on Tuesday, Pezeshkian described the division of Islamic countries as a sinister plot hatched by the Zionist regime and the United States.

President Donald Trump viewed the ceasefire as a personal achievement and made it clear that no one—absolutely no one—would undermine it. Trump made it clear to Netanyahu in the call that he had to follow what he was saying.

Israel was going to strike 15 targets in Iran when Trump stopped Netanyahu: Report

Before flying a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, US Air Force pilots spend weeks preparing, not just for the route, but for what goes into their stomachs. The B-2, built by Northrop Grumman and priced at around $2 billion per unit, recently featured in strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Its two-person crew faces intense conditions that require more than technical training, they need to master sleep patterns and diet, too.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-many-times-has-the-us-used-the-b-2-bomber-every-mission-explained-1750676422903">How many times has the US used the B-2 bomber? Every mission&nbsp;explained</a><h2>Diet planning is part of the job</h2>“We go through sleep studies, we actually go through nutritional education to be able to teach each one of us: one, what wakes us up and then what helps us go to sleep,” explained retired Lt. Gen. Steve Basham, who spent nine years flying the B-2 before retiring in 2024.Pilots are trained to choose foods that help digestion and maintain alertness since the aircraft only has a single chemical toilet. Basham’s go-to inflight meal? “Turkey sandwiches on wheat bread, no cheese… as bland as you possibly can,” he said.The B-2 can fly 6,000 nautical miles without stopping, but most missions still need several mid-air refuellings. Fatigue makes these operations even harder.“Adrenaline kept you going before you went into country,” he said. “The adrenaline goes away. You try to get a little bit of rest and you still got that one last refuelling,” he added.<h2>Small breaks and sunflower seeds</h2>Behind the cockpit seats is a small area where pilots can stretch out on a cot. While that offers some rest, staying alert for nearly two days is a different challenge altogether.Despite its advanced stealth features, designed to evade radar, infrared, and acoustic detection, the B-2 relies heavily on its crew’s performance. Unlike older bombers like the B-1B and B-52, the B-2 only carries two pilots, meaning each one carries more responsibility.<h2>It’s not as easy as it looks</h2>“Our pilots make it look easy, but it’s far from easy,” Basham said. “You can’t do this without a massive, massive array of planners on the ground throughout the world and maintainers that make sure you’ve always got a&nbsp;good&nbsp;aircraft,” he added.

The B-2 can fly 6,000 nautical miles without stopping, but most missions still need several mid-air refuellings. Fatigue makes these operations even harder.

Before flying a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, US Air Force pilots spend weeks preparing, not just for the route, but for what goes into their stomachs. The B-2, built by Northrop Grumman and priced at around $2 billion per unit, recently featured in strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Its two-person crew faces intense conditions that require more than technical training, they need to master sleep patterns and diet, too. Also read: How many times has the US used the B-2 bomber? Every mission explained Diet planning is part of the job “We go through sleep studies, we actually go through nutritional education to be able to teach each one of us: one, what wakes us up and then what helps us go to sleep,” explained retired Lt. Gen. Steve Basham, who spent nine years flying the B-2 before retiring in 2024. Pilots are trained to choose foods that help digestion and maintain alertness since the aircraft only has a single chemical toilet. Basham’s go-to inflight meal? “Turkey sandwiches on wheat bread, no cheese… as bland as you possibly can,” he said. The B-2 can fly 6,000 nautical miles without stopping, but most missions still need several mid-air refuellings. Fatigue makes these operations even harder. “Adrenaline kept you going before you went into country,” he said. “The adrenaline goes away. You try to get a little bit of rest and you still got that one last refuelling,” he added. Small breaks and sunflower seeds Behind the cockpit seats is a small area where pilots can stretch out on a cot. While that offers some rest, staying alert for nearly two days is a different challenge altogether. Despite its advanced stealth features, designed to evade radar, infrared, and acoustic detection, the B-2 relies heavily on its crew’s performance. Unlike older bombers like the B-1B and B-52, the B-2 only carries two pilots, meaning each one carries more responsibility. It’s not as easy as it looks “Our pilots make it look easy, but it’s far from easy,” Basham said. “You can’t do this without a massive, massive array of planners on the ground throughout the world and maintainers that make sure you’ve always got a good aircraft,” he added.

The B-2 can fly 6,000 nautical miles without stopping, but most missions still need several mid-air refuellings. Fatigue makes these operations even harder.

'Sleep studies, nutritional education': What B-2 Bomber pilots eat and do before flying for long missions?

Iran was ruled by King Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the Shah from 1941 to 1979. Later on February 11, 1979, the Islamic Revolution swept the country, changing everything.

Iran before 1979 Islamic Revolution: Here's how Iranian women lived before Pahlavi downfall - In photos

The B-2, designed by Northrop Grumman and costing around $2 billion each, played a vital role in recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. 

Stamina and sunflower seeds: What it takes to fly B-2 bomber for 40 hours straight?

The US has shared a video of its B-2 Spirit stealth bombers taking off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri to carry out Operation Midnight Hammer, a mission to strike Iran’s nuclear infrastructure last week.

How B-2 bombers took flight to attack Iran's nuclear sites - THESE 5 pictures reveal

US President Donald Trump will be meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (June 24) on the sidelines of the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague. He said that he'll meet him and ask him "How you doing?"Meanwhile, Iran and Israel attacked each other within hours of a ceasefire, however, later Iran said that it would follow the ceasefire only if it is not attacked further. While Israeli PM Netanyahu said that it "refrained" from launching further attacks after Trump spoke to him.Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-zelensky-meeting-i-ll-say-how-you-doing-trump-says-zelensky-is-in-tough-situation-ahead-of-meet-at-nato-summit-1750779583357">'I’ll say ‘how you doing?': Trump says Zelensky is in 'tough situation' ahead of meet at NATO summit</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250624/image-1750779781813.png?rect=(0,168,1440,1080)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'I’ll say ‘how you doing?': Trump says Zelensky is in 'tough situation' ahead of meet at NATO summit"></figure>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-will-respect-truce-if-israel-refrained-from-further-strikes-after-trump-call-1750777563676">Iran says will respect truce if…; Israel ‘refrained from further strikes’ after Trump call</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250624/image-1750778565987.jpg?rect=(2,0,1210,907)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Iran says will respect truce if…; Israel ‘refrained from further strikes’ after Trump call"></figure>Iran and Israel attacked each other within hours of US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire, but later Tehran came up with the proposition that it would follow the truce only if it is not attacked further. On the other hand, Israel said that it “refrained” from launching further attacks after Trump spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that it will respect a ceasefire announced by President Trump provided that Israel also upholds its terms. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-turned-your-leaders-into-dust-israeli-agents-threatened-iranian-general-to-flee-or-get-killed-here-s-what-leaked-audio-reveal-1750777258793">'Turned your leaders into dust': Israeli agents THREATENED Iranian general to flee or get killed - Here's what leaked audio reveal</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250624/image-1750777570377.jpg?rect=(0,232,3655,2742)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Turned your leaders into dust': Israeli agents THREATENED Iranian general to flee or get killed - Here's what leaked audio reveal"></figure>As Israel-Iran engulfed in a full-blown war earlier this month, Israeli intelligence agents launched a covert intimidation campaign against Iranian generals, giving them a deadline to flee with their families, according to an audio recording obtained by The Washington Post. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-europe-going-to-pay-in-big-way-nato-chief-rutte-lauds-trump-for-israel-iran-ceasefire-after-12-days-of-war-1750775540413">'Europe going to pay in BIG way': NATO Chief Rutte lauds Trump for Israel-Iran ceasefire after 12-days of war</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250624/image-1750775845918.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Europe going to pay in BIG way': NATO Chief Rutte lauds Trump for Israel-Iran ceasefire after 12-days of war"></figure>As US President Donald Trump announced the Israel-Iran ceasefire on Tuesday morning (June 24), NATO Chief Mark Rutte lauded Trump for the decisive and extraordinary action and for ending the Israel-Iran war in 12 days. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/b-2-bomber-or-a-flying-hotel-stealth-bombers-us-used-to-attack-iran-has-bunk-beds-noodles-candies-and-more-1750768557548">B-2 Bomber or a flying hotel? Stealth bombers US used to attack Iran has bunk beds, noodles, candies and more</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250624/image-1750769143312.jpg?rect=(0,80,640,480)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="B-2 Bomber or a flying hotel? Stealth bombers US used to attack Iran has bunk beds, noodles, candies and more"></figure>The night when the US hit Iranian nuclear facilities with the B-2 Spirit, no one could imagine that the two American pilots who were executing the operation might be eating noodles made in the microwave, having candy bars and energy drinks and catching short naps on fold-out beds, all while steering the $2 billion stealth bomber. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-ceasefire-donald-trump-unhappy-with-israel-for-attacking-iran-says-both-nations-violated-ceasefire-1750763243428">'DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS': Trump 'unhappy' with Israel for attacking Iran; says both nations 'violated ceasefire'</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250624/image-1750763528661.png?rect=(0,192,1440,1080)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS': Trump 'unhappy' with Israel for attacking Iran; says both nations 'violated ceasefire'"></figure>US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised both Israel and Iran for breaching a ceasefire he claimed to have brokered, singling out Israel for striking targets after the truce deadline had passed. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-after-making-peace-abroad-trump-turns-focus-to-next-big-agenda-what-is-one-big-beautiful-bill-1750777288546">'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION': After making 'peace abroad,' Trump turns focus to NEXT BIG agenda: What is One Big Beautiful Bill?</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250624/image-1750777645195.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION': After making 'peace abroad,' Trump turns focus to NEXT BIG agenda: What is One Big Beautiful Bill?"></figure>Fresh from announcing a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, US President Donald Trump is now calling on Congress to act swiftly on what he’s dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, a massive legislative package that forms the centrepiece of his second-term agenda. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-don-t-want-to-see-chaos-trump-says-no-to-regime-change-in-iran-despite-calling-for-it-days-earlier-1750775567192">'Don’t want to see chaos': Trump says ‘no’ to regime change in Iran, despite calling for it days earlier</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250624/image-1750775720735.jpg?rect=(16,84,379,284)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Don’t want to see chaos': Trump says ‘no’ to regime change in Iran, despite calling for it days earlier"></figure>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is not seeking regime change in Iran, days after appearing to suggest otherwise on social media. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-duckett-becomes-first-england-opener-to-score-4th-innings-ton-vs-india-in-england-1750772789424">IND vs ENG: Duckett achieves RARE feat with fourth innings ton vs India at Headingley</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250611/image-1749639987028.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="IND vs ENG: Duckett achieves RARE feat with fourth innings ton vs India at Headingley"></figure>England batter Ben Duckett has become the first English opener to score a Test hundred in the fourth innings against India in England. Duckett achieved the feat during on day 5 (Jun 24) of the first Test at Headingley in Leeds. By the time rain stopped play on the final day, Duckett was batting at 105 not out with his partner Zak Crawley at 59. Duckett is also only the fifth England batter overall to score a fourth innings Test ton against India in England. He was eventually dismissed for 149. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thug-life-ott-release-date-netflix-kamal-haasan-mani-ratnam-1750774282182">Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life to break the 8 weeks rule and release on OTT sooner?</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250624/image-1750774802465.jfif?rect=(0,149,902,675)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life to break the 8 weeks rule and release on OTT sooner?"></figure>Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life might break the eight-week window and release sooner on the OTT platform Netflix. Ratnam and Haasan’s collaboration-a first in nearly four decades- was marred with controversy before the theatrical release. The film opened to mostly negative reviews, and reports state that the makers have decided to take the film to a digital platform before the scheduled date. Thug Life was released in theatres on June 5.&nbsp;

Here are the top 10 stories from across the world.

US President Donald Trump will be meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (June 24) on the sidelines of the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague. He said that he'll meet him and ask him "How you doing?" Meanwhile, Iran and Israel attacked each other within hours of a ceasefire, however, later Iran said that it would follow the ceasefire only if it is not attacked further. While Israeli PM Netanyahu said that it "refrained" from launching further attacks after Trump spoke to him. Click on the headlines to read more 'I’ll say ‘how you doing?': Trump says Zelensky is in 'tough situation' ahead of meet at NATO summit

Here are the top 10 stories from across the world.

Top 10 world news: Trump to meet Zelensky at NATO Summit; Israel-Iran ceasefire updates, and more

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that Israel and the United States “cannot impose unjust aspirations by force”, as a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel was announced after 12 days of fighting.“The Islamic Republic of Iran was forced into the military conflict to defend itself, and I hope that we will never be forced to fight again,” Pezeshkian told United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed said during a phone call, according to the official IRNA news agency.&nbsp;<h2>‘Iran ready to resolve issues at negotiating table’</h2>&nbsp;The Iranian president also signalled Tehran’s readiness for diplomacy. Citing Pezeshkian, Iran’s state-affiliated outlet Noor News reported that “Tehran is prepared to talk and defend the rights of the Iranian people at the negotiating table.”&nbsp;Pezeshkian also said that his country was not seeking nuclear weapons but will continue to defend its “legitimate rights”.“We expect you to explain to them, in your dealings with the United States, that the Islamic Republic of Iran is only seeking to assert its legitimate rights,” Pezeshkian said during the call with the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed.&nbsp;<h2>‘Israel and Iran wanted to stop the war, equally,’ says Trump</h2>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump has said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social that both Iran and Israel wanted the war to end.&nbsp;“Both Israel and Iran wanted to stop the War, equally!” he said in his post, adding, “It was my great honor to Destroy All Nuclear facilities &amp; capability, and then, STOP THE WAR!”&nbsp;The president earlier lashed out at both countries, saying that they had violated a ceasefire announced by him.&nbsp;<h2>Don’t want regime change in Iran: Trump</h2>&nbsp;Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while travelling to the Netherlands for a Nato summit, Trump said he does not want a regime change in Iran.&nbsp;Asked if he wants a regime change in Iran, Trump said, “No. If there was, there was, but no I don’t want it. I’d like to see everything calm down as quickly as possible.”&nbsp;“Regime change takes chaos, and ideally we don’t want to see so much chaos,” he added.

The Iranian president also signalled Tehran’s readiness for diplomacy. Citing Pezeshkian, Iran’s state-affiliated outlet Noor News reported that “Tehran is prepared to talk and defend the rights of the Iranian people at the negotiating table.”

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that Israel and the United States “cannot impose unjust aspirations by force”, as a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel was announced after 12 days of fighting. “The Islamic Republic of Iran was forced into the military conflict to defend itself, and I hope that we will never be forced to fight again,” Pezeshkian told United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed said during a phone call, according to the official IRNA news agency. ‘Iran ready to resolve issues at negotiating table’ The Iranian president also signalled Tehran’s readiness for diplomacy. Citing Pezeshkian, Iran’s state-affiliated outlet Noor News reported that “Tehran is prepared to talk and defend the rights of the Iranian people at the negotiating table.” Pezeshkian also said that his country was not seeking nuclear weapons but will continue to defend its “legitimate rights”. “We expect you to explain to them, in your dealings with the United States, that the Islamic Republic of Iran is only seeking to assert its legitimate rights,” Pezeshkian said during the call with the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed. ‘Israel and Iran wanted to stop the war, equally,’ says Trump US President Donald Trump has said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social that both Iran and Israel wanted the war to end. “Both Israel and Iran wanted to stop the War, equally!” he said in his post, adding, “It was my great honor to Destroy All Nuclear facilities & capability, and then, STOP THE WAR!” The president earlier lashed out at both countries, saying that they had violated a ceasefire announced by him. Don’t want regime change in Iran: Trump Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while travelling to the Netherlands for a Nato summit, Trump said he does not want a regime change in Iran. Asked if he wants a regime change in Iran, Trump said, “No. If there was, there was, but no I don’t want it. I’d like to see everything calm down as quickly as possible.” “Regime change takes chaos, and ideally we don’t want to see so much chaos,” he added.

The Iranian president also signalled Tehran’s readiness for diplomacy. Citing Pezeshkian, Iran’s state-affiliated outlet Noor News reported that “Tehran is prepared to talk and defend the rights of the Iranian people at the negotiating table.”

Iran president says Israel and US ‘cannot impose unjust aspirations by force’

The United States launched airstrikes on three key nuclear facilities in Iran, Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow. President Donald Trump confirmed that the strike was “very successful” and involved the use of B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs to target Iran’s nuclear sites.

In Pics: How much damage did US strikes cause to Iran’s Fordow nuclear site? Here's what satellite images reveal

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (June 24) that he would “probably” meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed the possibility when asked about a meeting. “Yeah probably I’ll see him,” he said. When asked what he intended to say to the Ukrainian leader, Trump replied, “I’ll say ‘how you doing?’ He’s in a tough situation, should never have been there.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-after-making-peace-abroad-trump-turns-focus-to-next-big-agenda-what-is-one-big-beautiful-bill-1750777288546">'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION': After making 'peace abroad,' Trump turns focus to NEXT BIG agenda: What is One Big Beautiful Bill?</a><h2>Zelensky team confirms meeting preparations</h2>Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, also confirmed that talks were under way to prepare for the meeting. He said he had spoken with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday about the upcoming discussion.“The United States reaffirmed its unwavering support for a ceasefire,” Yermak wrote on social media platform X. A source close to the Ukrainian delegation told AFP that the meeting was scheduled for the “early afternoon” in the Netherlands and that both sides were finalising details.According to the AFP report, the focus of the meeting would be Ukraine’s plans to purchase a new defence package, particularly air defence systems, as Russian missile and drone strikes continue to threaten cities across Ukraine. The leaders are also expected to discuss stronger sanctions against Russia and a proposed reduction in the oil price cap.Ukraine and its allies are pushing for the current $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil to be lowered to $45 in a bid to further limit Moscow’s war funding.<h2>Trump reluctant to impose fresh sanctions</h2>So far, President Trump has resisted calls to introduce additional sanctions on Russia. This has caused frustration among Western allies, particularly after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rejection of a US-backed ceasefire plan in Ukraine.

When asked what he intended to say to the Ukrainian leader, Trump replied, “I’ll say ‘how you doing?’ He’s in a tough situation, should have never been there.”

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (June 24) that he would “probably” meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed the possibility when asked about a meeting. “Yeah probably I’ll see him,” he said. When asked what he intended to say to the Ukrainian leader, Trump replied, “I’ll say ‘how you doing?’ He’s in a tough situation, should never have been there.” Also read: 'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION': After making 'peace abroad,' Trump turns focus to NEXT BIG agenda: What is One Big Beautiful Bill? Zelensky team confirms meeting preparations Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, also confirmed that talks were under way to prepare for the meeting. He said he had spoken with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday about the upcoming discussion. “The United States reaffirmed its unwavering support for a ceasefire,” Yermak wrote on social media platform X. A source close to the Ukrainian delegation told AFP that the meeting was scheduled for the “early afternoon” in the Netherlands and that both sides were finalising details. According to the AFP report, the focus of the meeting would be Ukraine’s plans to purchase a new defence package, particularly air defence systems, as Russian missile and drone strikes continue to threaten cities across Ukraine. The leaders are also expected to discuss stronger sanctions against Russia and a proposed reduction in the oil price cap. Ukraine and its allies are pushing for the current $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil to be lowered to $45 in a bid to further limit Moscow’s war funding. Trump reluctant to impose fresh sanctions So far, President Trump has resisted calls to introduce additional sanctions on Russia. This has caused frustration among Western allies, particularly after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rejection of a US-backed ceasefire plan in Ukraine.

When asked what he intended to say to the Ukrainian leader, Trump replied, “I’ll say ‘how you doing?’ He’s in a tough situation, should have never been there.”

'I’ll say ‘how you doing?': Trump says Zelensky is in 'tough situation' ahead of meet at NATO summit

After Israel and the US attacked Iran's nuclear facilities, Iran has still stocks of enriched uranium left, which is used to make nuclear weapons, sources close to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told AFP, adding that the "game is not over".According to satellite images, Israeli intel suggested that Iran shifted near-weapons-grade fuel ahead of the US attack on its nuclear facilities.The US used bunker-buster bombs to hit Iranian nuclear facilities, saying that it attacked Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow nuclear facilities.Iran may have moved 400 kilograms of enriched uranium, which is quite enough to produce up to ten nuclear bombs, according to a report by The New York Times.All this happened before the US deployed B-2 bombers into Iran's nuclear sites, US and Israeli officials said, according to NYT.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/b-2-bomber-or-a-flying-hotel-stealth-bombers-us-used-to-attack-iran-has-bunk-beds-noodles-candies-and-more-1750768557548">Also read: B-2 Bomber or a flying hotel? Stealth bombers US used to attack Iran has bunk beds, noodles, candies and more</a>&nbsp;Moreover, experts also warned that Iran has more underground sites that they have converted into uranium enrichment facilities. "I bet they dug a lot of facilities and didn't put anything in them," Jeffrey Lewis, professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, told The New York Post."Then they have opportunities to move different things around [like the materials from Fordow] and to bring different facilities into operation," he added."We don't know what was taken away but, obviously, it was something important," said David Albright, president of the Institute for Science and International Security. "They had stocks [of enriched uranium] and they had centrifuges. So, those are things they could have removed."He further said that Iran is unlikely to resume enrichment immediately, saying that the regime is too destabilised and risk-averse in the short term.Albright further warned that this pause might not last. Within "six months", Iran could regroup and begin operating centrifuges to enrich uranium to 60 per cent.&nbsp;

 Israeli intel suggested that Iran shifted near-weapons-grade fuel ahead of the US attack on its nuclear facilities.

After Israel and the US attacked Iran's nuclear facilities, Iran has still stocks of enriched uranium left, which is used to make nuclear weapons, sources close to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told AFP, adding that the "game is not over". According to satellite images, Israeli intel suggested that Iran shifted near-weapons-grade fuel ahead of the US attack on its nuclear facilities. The US used bunker-buster bombs to hit Iranian nuclear facilities, saying that it attacked Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow nuclear facilities. Iran may have moved 400 kilograms of enriched uranium, which is quite enough to produce up to ten nuclear bombs, according to a report by The New York Times. All this happened before the US deployed B-2 bombers into Iran's nuclear sites, US and Israeli officials said, according to NYT. Also read: B-2 Bomber or a flying hotel? Stealth bombers US used to attack Iran has bunk beds, noodles, candies and more Moreover, experts also warned that Iran has more underground sites that they have converted into uranium enrichment facilities. "I bet they dug a lot of facilities and didn't put anything in them," Jeffrey Lewis, professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, told The New York Post. "Then they have opportunities to move different things around [like the materials from Fordow] and to bring different facilities into operation," he added. "We don't know what was taken away but, obviously, it was something important," said David Albright, president of the Institute for Science and International Security. "They had stocks [of enriched uranium] and they had centrifuges. So, those are things they could have removed." He further said that Iran is unlikely to resume enrichment immediately, saying that the regime is too destabilised and risk-averse in the short term. Albright further warned that this pause might not last. Within "six months", Iran could regroup and begin operating centrifuges to enrich uranium to 60 per cent.

&nbsp;Israeli intel suggested that Iran shifted near-weapons-grade fuel ahead of the US attack on its nuclear facilities.

'Enough to make 10 nuclear bombs': Did Iran hide 400 kg of Uranium before B-2 Bomber hit? Here's what we know

world

World, News on World, stories on World, articles on World, World stories at Wion, World news, World latest news

world news

India-origin Zohran Mamdani likely to win New York City democratic mayoral primary. Who is he?

Brazilian woman dies inside active volcano, family claims trickery via AI videos

Morning news brief: US intel report on Iranian nuclear site bombing, and more

Witkoff explains how US struck Iran, calls for probe into leaked documents

Trump insists Iran nuclear sites 'completely destroyed'; denies leaked US intel

Massive creature that appears to be 'oozing, bloody blobs of goo' seen in Maine

US intel report ridicules Trump's 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program claims

Trump nominated for Nobel peace prize by Pakistan: Who selects the winners?

Donald Trump gets second nomination for Nobel Peace Prize. Who did, and why?

UK to acquire F-35A jets from US, revive airborne nuclear capability

Trump's U-turn in less than 48 hours, says doesn't want regime change in Iran

Iranian President Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince discuss ceasefire

Erdogan meets Trump on sidelines of NATO summit, hails Iran-Israel ceasefire

'Scheduled to lift off...': NASA shares status ahead of Axiom-4 launch after multiple delays

No pause, Iran will restore its nuclear programme, says AEOI chief Eslami

Iran nuclear programme set back ‘several years,’ but not destroyed: Israel intel

Israel was going to strike 15 targets in Iran when Trump call stopped Netanyahu

What B-2 Bomber pilots eat and do before flying for long missions?

Here's how Iranian women lived before Pahlavi downfall - In photos

Stamina and sunflower seeds: What it takes to fly B-2 bomber?

How B-2 bombers took flight to attack Iran's nuclear sites - In pictures

Top 10 world news: Trump to meet Zelensky at NATO Summit, and more

Iran president says Israel and US ‘cannot impose unjust aspirations by force’

In Pics: How much damage did US strikes cause to Iran’s Fordow nuclear site?

'I’ll say ‘how you doing?': Trump says Zelensky is in 'tough situation'

Did Iran hide 400 kg of Uranium before B-2 Bomber hit? Here's what we know