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The Egyptian Ambassador to India Kamel Galal has said that his country "will give all assistance'" to India over any evacuation of Indians from Israel from the Eilat-Taba border crossing.&nbsp;The border crossing also known as the Menachem Begin Crossing is a land border crossing between Eilat, Israel, and Taba, Egypt and is one of the way to exit Israel. Another way is by Allenby Bridge/King Hussein Bridge to Jordan. In both the cases Indians have to&nbsp;apply for eVisas for the respective countries. &nbsp;Speaking at an ORF event in Delhi, the Ambassador Kamel Galal pointed out that the Indian&nbsp;embassy in Cairo "must be in touch" with Egyptian Foreign ministry over any plans. Approximately 25000-30000 Indian nationals are believed to be in Israel, and just last week the Indian embassy in Tel Aviv issued an advisory asking Indians to remain "vigilant" and follow local security protocols as the West Asia conflict widens. On Wednesday, the Indian embassy issued a new advisory asking Indians to register with the embassy, and suggesting them to avail the land border crossing option, in case they plan to leave the country. &nbsp;Meanwhile as India, Egypt firm up ties, the Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty is all set to visit Delhi next week. Terming the ties between the 2 countries historic, Egypt Ambassador said that among the many areas of focus defence is a "low hanging fruit". He said, "joint production, this is the opportunity, our defence attaches plan to discuss with Indian counterparts, Indian companies, that we can have joint programs of joint production". &nbsp;In September 2022, during Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Cairo, India and Egypt signed an MoU to enhance defence cooperation that focuses on joint military exercises, training, co-production, and equipment maintenance. Indian and Egyptian special forces conducted their first joint drill, Exercise Cyclone, in Rajasthan in January 2023, aimed at counter-terrorism operations. Indian Navy’s INS Kochi participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Egyptian Navy ships in June 2022. &nbsp;Last few years have seen a number of high level visits. PM Modi visited the country in June 2023, the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister since 1997. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was the Chief Guest at India’s 2023 Republic Day. It was during Sisi's 2023 visit that bilateral relationship was elevated to a “Strategic Partnership,” focusing on political, defense, economic, scientific, and cultural cooperation. &nbsp;Both sides are focusing on upping the trade ties. Ambassador Kamel Galal pointed out that his country has offered India a special zone in the Suez&nbsp;Economic Zone. Over 50 Indian companies have invested approximately US$3.15–3.25 billion in Egypt across sectors like chemicals, energy, IT, Pharma. In FY 2021-22, bilateral trade reached a record US$7.26 billion, a 75% increase from US$4.15 billion in FY 2020-21. &nbsp;Egypt also condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that occurred on April 22, 2025, Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs issued a statement expressing heartfelt condolences to the Indian government over the terror attack.&nbsp;

The Egyptian Ambassador to India Kamel Galal has said that his country "will give all assistance'" to India over any evacuation of Indians from Israel from the Eilat-Taba border crossing

The Egyptian Ambassador to India Kamel Galal has said that his country "will give all assistance'" to India over any evacuation of Indians from Israel from the Eilat-Taba border crossing. The border crossing also known as the Menachem Begin Crossing is a land border crossing between Eilat, Israel, and Taba, Egypt and is one of the way to exit Israel. Another way is by Allenby Bridge/King Hussein Bridge to Jordan. In both the cases Indians have to apply for eVisas for the respective countries. Speaking at an ORF event in Delhi, the Ambassador Kamel Galal pointed out that the Indian embassy in Cairo "must be in touch" with Egyptian Foreign ministry over any plans. Approximately 25000-30000 Indian nationals are believed to be in Israel, and just last week the Indian embassy in Tel Aviv issued an advisory asking Indians to remain "vigilant" and follow local security protocols as the West Asia conflict widens. On Wednesday, the Indian embassy issued a new advisory asking Indians to register with the embassy, and suggesting them to avail the land border crossing option, in case they plan to leave the country. Meanwhile as India, Egypt firm up ties, the Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty is all set to visit Delhi next week. Terming the ties between the 2 countries historic, Egypt Ambassador said that among the many areas of focus defence is a "low hanging fruit". He said, "joint production, this is the opportunity, our defence attaches plan to discuss with Indian counterparts, Indian companies, that we can have joint programs of joint production". In September 2022, during Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Cairo, India and Egypt signed an MoU to enhance defence cooperation that focuses on joint military exercises, training, co-production, and equipment maintenance. Indian and Egyptian special forces conducted their first joint drill, Exercise Cyclone, in Rajasthan in January 2023, aimed at counter-terrorism operations. Indian Navy’s INS Kochi participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Egyptian Navy ships in June 2022. Last few years have seen a number of high level visits. PM Modi visited the country in June 2023, the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister since 1997. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was the Chief Guest at India’s 2023 Republic Day. It was during Sisi's 2023 visit that bilateral relationship was elevated to a “Strategic Partnership,” focusing on political, defense, economic, scientific, and cultural cooperation. Both sides are focusing on upping the trade ties. Ambassador Kamel Galal pointed out that his country has offered India a special zone in the Suez Economic Zone. Over 50 Indian companies have invested approximately US$3.15–3.25 billion in Egypt across sectors like chemicals, energy, IT, Pharma. In FY 2021-22, bilateral trade reached a record US$7.26 billion, a 75% increase from US$4.15 billion in FY 2020-21. Egypt also condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that occurred on April 22, 2025, Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs issued a statement expressing heartfelt condolences to the Indian government over the terror attack.

The Egyptian Ambassador to India Kamel Galal has said that his country "will give all assistance'" to India over any evacuation of Indians from Israel from the Eilat-Taba border crossing

Egypt to give assistance to India over evacuation from Israel amid heightened tensions with Iran

Iran's Mission to the UN on Wednesday (June 18) said that no Iranian official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House, calling Trump's claims "despicable lies".In a post on X, Iran's Mission to the UN stressed that Iran does not negotiate under duress and shall not accept peace under duress."No Iranian official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House," the post read.On Trump's statement about the Iranian Supreme Leader, Iran stated, "The only thing more despicable than his lies is his cowardly threat to “take out” Iran’s Supreme Leader.""Iran does NOT negotiate under duress, shall NOT accept peace under duress, and certainly NOT with a has-been warmonger clinging to relevance," it added.Further, it stated that Iran shall respond to any threat with a counter-threat, and to any action with reciprocal measures.Hours after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a direct threat to America and said that Iran won't surrender, US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Islamic Republic wants to “negotiate.”Speaking to reporters at new flag pole installation event in the White House, Trump said that patience has already run out with Iran.Calling Iran “schoolyard bullies', Trump said that it is very late to talk and that Iran should have approached the US within 60 days period that he had given.Trump's statements comes hours after Khamenei in a televised address issued a grave warning to the US, telling the country it would suffer “irreparable damage” if it engages in military action against Iran amid its conflict with Israel.Trump also hinted that he might join Israel in striking Iran, or might not do it, adding that nobody knows what he's going to do.When asked about joining Israeli strikes on Iran in the air, the US president said, "I may do it, I may not do it.""I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do," Trump told reporters as he supervised the installation of a new flagpole on the White House South Lawn.

Iran's Mission to the UN stressed that Iran does not negotiate under duress and shall not accept peace under duress.

Iran's Mission to the UN on Wednesday (June 18) said that no Iranian official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House, calling Trump's claims "despicable lies". In a post on X, Iran's Mission to the UN stressed that Iran does not negotiate under duress and shall not accept peace under duress. "No Iranian official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House," the post read. On Trump's statement about the Iranian Supreme Leader, Iran stated, "The only thing more despicable than his lies is his cowardly threat to “take out” Iran’s Supreme Leader." "Iran does NOT negotiate under duress, shall NOT accept peace under duress, and certainly NOT with a has-been warmonger clinging to relevance," it added. Further, it stated that Iran shall respond to any threat with a counter-threat, and to any action with reciprocal measures. Hours after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a direct threat to America and said that Iran won't surrender, US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Islamic Republic wants to “negotiate.” Speaking to reporters at new flag pole installation event in the White House, Trump said that patience has already run out with Iran. Calling Iran “schoolyard bullies', Trump said that it is very late to talk and that Iran should have approached the US within 60 days period that he had given. Trump's statements comes hours after Khamenei in a televised address issued a grave warning to the US, telling the country it would suffer “irreparable damage” if it engages in military action against Iran amid its conflict with Israel. Trump also hinted that he might join Israel in striking Iran, or might not do it, adding that nobody knows what he's going to do. When asked about joining Israeli strikes on Iran in the air, the US president said, "I may do it, I may not do it." "I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do," Trump told reporters as he supervised the installation of a new flagpole on the White House South Lawn.

Iran's Mission to the UN stressed that Iran does not negotiate under duress and shall not accept peace under duress.

'Cowardly threat, we don't grovel': Iran denies Trump's claims of Tehran reaching out to White House for negotiations

On Wednesday, Iran claimed it had launched hypersonic missiles at Israel as part of a fresh round of overnight attacks. The country’s top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urged Iranians to show “no mercy” toward Israel. Iran’s powerful military wing, the Revolutionary Guard Corps, said this was the 11th round of attacks under what they call “Operation Honest Promise 3.” They stated that the strike involved Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles and boldly claimed that Iranian forces now have full control of the airspace over Israeli-occupied areas.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-how-much-time-does-it-take-for-iran-s-ballistic-missiles-to-reach-israel-less-than-what-you-think-1750266248709">Israel-Iran war: How much time does it take for Iran's ballistic missiles to reach Israel?&nbsp;Less than what you think</a>This isn’t the first time Iran has fired hypersonic missiles at Israel. Back on October 1, 2024, during its Operation True Promise II, Iran had launched several Fattah-1 missiles targeting Jerusalem. However, this appears to be the first time these missiles have been used in the current round of fighting between the two countries.<h2>What Is a Hypersonic Missile?</h2>A hypersonic missile is a very advanced type of weapon that can travel at extremely high speeds, more than five times the speed of sound, while flying within the Earth's atmosphere. There are two main types: hypersonic glide vehicles and hypersonic cruise missiles. What makes them especially dangerous is their ability to change direction during flight, making it very difficult for air defence systems to detect or stop them in time.Hypersonic missiles fly at speeds of Mach 5 or more, which means they travel at least five times faster than the speed of sound, around 3,800 miles (6,100 kilometers) per hour. However, as reported by CNN, many regular ballistic missiles also reach hypersonic speeds, especially when they are falling toward their targets. The key difference is that hypersonic missiles can maneuver while flying at these extreme speeds, making them harder to track or shoot down.<h2>How are hypersonic weapons different from ballistic missiles?</h2>Ballistic missiles can also reach hypersonic speeds, that is, five times the speed of sound or more. However, they follow a fixed, arch-like path after being launched and can't change direction easily. In contrast, hypersonic weapons are specially designed to move at extremely high speeds and can change direction mid-flight, making them much harder to track and stop.<h2>Israel’s Missile Defence and the Iron Dome – Explained</h2>Israel is known for having one of the world’s most advanced and proven air defence systems. Many people refer to the entire system as the “Iron Dome,” but that’s only one part of it.In reality, Israel’s air defence has multiple layers. Each layer is designed to stop threats coming from different distances, some from nearby, some from far away.The Iron Dome is just the first layer. It is specially built to stop short-range rockets, mortars, and artillery shells, the kind that might be fired from close by.Here’s how it works:<ul><li>Radar units detect rockets the moment they are launched.</li><li>Then, command and control centres quickly figure out which rockets are dangerous and need to be stopped.</li><li>Finally, interceptor missiles are launched to blow up the incoming threats in the air—before they can reach people or buildings.</li><li>In simple terms, Iron Dome is like a protective shield that guards cities from small rockets and shells fired from a short distance.</li></ul>Israel’s Ballistic Missile DefenceBesides the Iron Dome, Israel also uses other advanced defence systems to protect itself from long-range ballistic missiles—these are missiles that travel very fast and cover large distances.These systems include:<ul><li>David’s Sling</li><li>Arrow 2</li><li>Arrow 3</li></ul>Each of these is designed to destroy missiles coming from far away, depending on how high and fast they travel.David’s Sling deals with medium- to long-range threats.Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 target ballistic missiles at very high altitudes.There are two main areas where these missiles can be intercepted:Within the atmosphere – This means the missile is destroyed below 100 km from sea level, inside the Earth’s sky.Outside the atmosphere (exoatmospheric) – This means the missile is intercepted above 100 km, in outer space, before it re-enters Earth's atmosphere.Some recent videos from ongoing conflicts have shown missiles being blown up in space, proving how advanced and powerful Israel’s defence technology is.<h2>The US Has Similar Missile Defence Systems</h2>The United States also has powerful missile defence systems that are similar to Israel’s multi-layered setup.The US Army uses the Patriot PAC-3 system, which works like Israel’s David’s Sling to stop medium-range threats.It also uses THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense), which is similar to Israel’s Arrow 2, designed to shoot down missiles at high altitudes.The US Navy uses a system called Aegis, which is installed on special warships. These ships carry missiles like:SM-3, which is similar to Israel’s Arrow 3 and can shoot down missiles in space (outside Earth’s atmosphere).SM-6, which works more like Arrow 2, hitting targets within the atmosphere.In 2024, the US had already sent warships equipped with Aegis systems to help protect Israel from missile attacks. And now, it seems the US is once again moving similar ships and resources to the Middle East to support Israel if needed.<h2>Can Missile Defences Work Forever?</h2>Missile defence systems don’t last forever, they have limits.Every country only has a certain number of interceptor missiles available to shoot down incoming threats. These interceptors can run out if too many missiles are launched at once.The country launching the attack also has a limited number of missiles. But attackers have an advantage: defenders often need to use more than one interceptor per missile to make sure the threat is destroyed, just in case the first one misses.Attackers also expect that some of their missiles may get destroyed or fail to work. So, they often launch a large number of missiles at the same time to overwhelm the defence system. Their goal is to make sure at least a few missiles get through and hit their targets.In short, missile defences are powerful but not endless. If enough missiles are launched at once, even the best defence system can be pushed to its limit.When it comes to ballistic missiles, the attacker usually has the upper hand.These missiles can carry very powerful explosives, and sometimes even nuclear warheads. So even if just a few missiles manage to get past the defence system, they can still cause massive destruction.That’s why, in these situations, stopping every single missile is so important, because even one or two getting through can lead to serious damage or loss of life.<h2>About the Fattah-1 Hypersonic Missile – Explained Simply</h2>The Fattah-1 is Iran’s first hypersonic missile, officially revealed in 2023, and was named by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.This missile is designed to defeat even the most advanced defence systems like Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow missiles. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has even called it the “Israel-striker” because of its intended purpose.<h2>Here are some key features of the Fattah-1:</h2><ul><li>It is about 12 metres long.</li><li>It can strike targets up to 1,400 kilometres away, making it a medium-range missile.</li><li>It uses solid fuel and is powered by a single-stage engine.</li><li>It can carry a 200 kg explosive warhead, based on a report from Iran Watch.</li></ul>What makes Fattah-1 different is its hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) warhead. This allows the missile to fly at extremely high speeds, up to 17,900 km per hour, and still change direction mid-flight. This quick manoeuvring makes it very difficult for enemy defences to detect and shoot it down.According to CNN, missile expert Fabian Hinz from the International Institute for Strategic Studies said the warhead is placed on a “manoeuvrable reentry vehicle.” That means when the missile is falling back toward Earth, it can slightly shift its path, making it harder for interceptors to catch.

A hypersonic missile is a very advanced type of weapon that can travel at extremely high speeds, more than five times the speed of sound, while flying within the Earth's atmosphere.

On Wednesday, Iran claimed it had launched hypersonic missiles at Israel as part of a fresh round of overnight attacks. The country’s top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urged Iranians to show “no mercy” toward Israel. Iran’s powerful military wing, the Revolutionary Guard Corps, said this was the 11th round of attacks under what they call “Operation Honest Promise 3.” They stated that the strike involved Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles and boldly claimed that Iranian forces now have full control of the airspace over Israeli-occupied areas. Also read: Israel-Iran war: How much time does it take for Iran's ballistic missiles to reach Israel? Less than what you think This isn’t the first time Iran has fired hypersonic missiles at Israel. Back on October 1, 2024, during its Operation True Promise II, Iran had launched several Fattah-1 missiles targeting Jerusalem. However, this appears to be the first time these missiles have been used in the current round of fighting between the two countries. What Is a Hypersonic Missile? A hypersonic missile is a very advanced type of weapon that can travel at extremely high speeds, more than five times the speed of sound, while flying within the Earth's atmosphere. There are two main types: hypersonic glide vehicles and hypersonic cruise missiles. What makes them especially dangerous is their ability to change direction during flight, making it very difficult for air defence systems to detect or stop them in time. Hypersonic missiles fly at speeds of Mach 5 or more, which means they travel at least five times faster than the speed of sound, around 3,800 miles (6,100 kilometers) per hour. However, as reported by CNN, many regular ballistic missiles also reach hypersonic speeds, especially when they are falling toward their targets. The key difference is that hypersonic missiles can maneuver while flying at these extreme speeds, making them harder to track or shoot down. How are hypersonic weapons different from ballistic missiles? Ballistic missiles can also reach hypersonic speeds, that is, five times the speed of sound or more. However, they follow a fixed, arch-like path after being launched and can't change direction easily. In contrast, hypersonic weapons are specially designed to move at extremely high speeds and can change direction mid-flight, making them much harder to track and stop. Israel’s Missile Defence and the Iron Dome – Explained Israel is known for having one of the world’s most advanced and proven air defence systems. Many people refer to the entire system as the “Iron Dome,” but that’s only one part of it. In reality, Israel’s air defence has multiple layers. Each layer is designed to stop threats coming from different distances, some from nearby, some from far away. The Iron Dome is just the first layer. It is specially built to stop short-range rockets, mortars, and artillery shells, the kind that might be fired from close by. Here’s how it works: Radar units detect rockets the moment they are launched. Then, command and control centres quickly figure out which rockets are dangerous and need to be stopped. Finally, interceptor missiles are launched to blow up the incoming threats in the air—before they can reach people or buildings. In simple terms, Iron Dome is like a protective shield that guards cities from small rockets and shells fired from a short distance. Israel’s Ballistic Missile Defence Besides the Iron Dome, Israel also uses other advanced defence systems to protect itself from long-range ballistic missiles—these are missiles that travel very fast and cover large distances. These systems include: David’s Sling Arrow 2 Arrow 3 Each of these is designed to destroy missiles coming from far away, depending on how high and fast they travel. David’s Sling deals with medium- to long-range threats. Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 target ballistic missiles at very high altitudes. There are two main areas where these missiles can be intercepted: Within the atmosphere – This means the missile is destroyed below 100 km from sea level, inside the Earth’s sky. Outside the atmosphere (exoatmospheric) – This means the missile is intercepted above 100 km, in outer space, before it re-enters Earth's atmosphere. Some recent videos from ongoing conflicts have shown missiles being blown up in space, proving how advanced and powerful Israel’s defence technology is. The US Has Similar Missile Defence Systems The United States also has powerful missile defence systems that are similar to Israel’s multi-layered setup. The US Army uses the Patriot PAC-3 system, which works like Israel’s David’s Sling to stop medium-range threats. It also uses THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense), which is similar to Israel’s Arrow 2, designed to shoot down missiles at high altitudes. The US Navy uses a system called Aegis, which is installed on special warships. These ships carry missiles like: SM-3, which is similar to Israel’s Arrow 3 and can shoot down missiles in space (outside Earth’s atmosphere). SM-6, which works more like Arrow 2, hitting targets within the atmosphere. In 2024, the US had already sent warships equipped with Aegis systems to help protect Israel from missile attacks. And now, it seems the US is once again moving similar ships and resources to the Middle East to support Israel if needed. Can Missile Defences Work Forever? Missile defence systems don’t last forever, they have limits. Every country only has a certain number of interceptor missiles available to shoot down incoming threats. These interceptors can run out if too many missiles are launched at once. The country launching the attack also has a limited number of missiles. But attackers have an advantage: defenders often need to use more than one interceptor per missile to make sure the threat is destroyed, just in case the first one misses. Attackers also expect that some of their missiles may get destroyed or fail to work. So, they often launch a large number of missiles at the same time to overwhelm the defence system. Their goal is to make sure at least a few missiles get through and hit their targets. In short, missile defences are powerful but not endless. If enough missiles are launched at once, even the best defence system can be pushed to its limit. When it comes to ballistic missiles, the attacker usually has the upper hand. These missiles can carry very powerful explosives, and sometimes even nuclear warheads. So even if just a few missiles manage to get past the defence system, they can still cause massive destruction. That’s why, in these situations, stopping every single missile is so important, because even one or two getting through can lead to serious damage or loss of life. About the Fattah-1 Hypersonic Missile – Explained Simply The Fattah-1 is Iran’s first hypersonic missile, officially revealed in 2023, and was named by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This missile is designed to defeat even the most advanced defence systems like Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow missiles. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has even called it the “Israel-striker” because of its intended purpose. Here are some key features of the Fattah-1: It is about 12 metres long. It can strike targets up to 1,400 kilometres away, making it a medium-range missile. It uses solid fuel and is powered by a single-stage engine. It can carry a 200 kg explosive warhead, based on a report from Iran Watch. What makes Fattah-1 different is its hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) warhead. This allows the missile to fly at extremely high speeds, up to 17,900 km per hour, and still change direction mid-flight. This quick manoeuvring makes it very difficult for enemy defences to detect and shoot it down. According to CNN, missile expert Fabian Hinz from the International Institute for Strategic Studies said the warhead is placed on a “manoeuvrable reentry vehicle.” That means when the missile is falling back toward Earth, it can slightly shift its path, making it harder for interceptors to catch.

A hypersonic missile is a very advanced type of weapon that can travel at extremely high speeds, more than five times the speed of sound, while flying within the Earth's atmosphere.

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One of the world's most expensive and advanced combat aircraft, the British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet has been stranded in India's Kerala Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for four days after making an emergency landing.According to reports, the jet suffered a "technical snag", due to which it was grounded. The jet, which is believed to have taken off from an aircraft carrier, landed safely at around 9.30 pm. Airport authorities declared an emergency to ensure a smooth and safe landing, said a source.The fighter jet is worth over $100 million and was part of the UK's HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group.The short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) jet is currently operating in the Indo-Pacific following a series of joint exercises with the Indian Navy.<h2>Jet grounded at Kerala Airport</h2>The jet took from the HMS Prince of Wales which is the UK's flagship aircraft carrier and is currently grounded approximately 100 nautical miles off the Kerala coast.The technicians were airlifted by a Royal Navy helicopter to begin repairs the same night, but according to sources, the aircraft remains grounded due to technical issues.The Indian Air Force (IAF) is handling the issue, however an official update on the F35 jet is still awaited, as per the Indian Defence PRO and Thiruvananthapuram airport officials.“The IAF is fully aware and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. All assistance is being given, and the IAF is in coordination with all agencies,” said an IAF spokesperson.Earlier, the F-35 was expected to depart by Tuesday morning, however, it got delayed again.The Royal Navy personnel, including the pilot and two technicians, are still in Kerala to finish the repair. Meanwhile, six other technicians returned to HMS Prince of Wales by helicopter on Tuesday afternoon.For safety, an armed detachment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is guarding the jet, which is parked in Bay 4 of the airport.

The short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) jet is currently operating in the Indo-Pacific following a series of joint exercises with the Indian Navy.

One of the world's most expensive and advanced combat aircraft, the British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet has been stranded in India's Kerala Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for four days after making an emergency landing. According to reports, the jet suffered a "technical snag", due to which it was grounded. The jet, which is believed to have taken off from an aircraft carrier, landed safely at around 9.30 pm. Airport authorities declared an emergency to ensure a smooth and safe landing, said a source. The fighter jet is worth over $100 million and was part of the UK's HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group. The short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) jet is currently operating in the Indo-Pacific following a series of joint exercises with the Indian Navy. Jet grounded at Kerala Airport The jet took from the HMS Prince of Wales which is the UK's flagship aircraft carrier and is currently grounded approximately 100 nautical miles off the Kerala coast. The technicians were airlifted by a Royal Navy helicopter to begin repairs the same night, but according to sources, the aircraft remains grounded due to technical issues. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is handling the issue, however an official update on the F35 jet is still awaited, as per the Indian Defence PRO and Thiruvananthapuram airport officials. “The IAF is fully aware and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. All assistance is being given, and the IAF is in coordination with all agencies,” said an IAF spokesperson. Earlier, the F-35 was expected to depart by Tuesday morning, however, it got delayed again. The Royal Navy personnel, including the pilot and two technicians, are still in Kerala to finish the repair. Meanwhile, six other technicians returned to HMS Prince of Wales by helicopter on Tuesday afternoon. For safety, an armed detachment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is guarding the jet, which is parked in Bay 4 of the airport.

The short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) jet is currently operating in the Indo-Pacific following a series of joint exercises with the Indian Navy.

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US President Donald Trump, while speaking to reporters during a flag pole event at the White House on Wednesday (Jun 18) reiterated his claim of stopping military conflict between India and Pakistan and praised both Pakistan's Asim Munir and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Well, I stopped the war…. I love Pakistan. I think Modi is a fantastic man. I spoke to him last night. We're going to make a trade deal with Modi of India. But I stopped the war between Pakistan and India,” Trump said.&nbsp;On being asked about his meeting with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch at White House, US President Trump said, "This man (Asim Munir) was extremely influential in stopping war from the Pakistani side and PM Modi from the Indian side. Both are nuclear countries; they got to stop. I stopped a war between two major nuclear nations..." Going on a rant and reiterating that he never gets credit, Trump added, "I don't think I had one story. Did I have one story written…You know what the people know. Anybody write that story about the war…Did you write…” he asked reporters.&nbsp;Trump's remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the US president about his mediation claims, stating clearly that the hostilities between India and Pakistan was stopped after DGMOs of both the nations spoke.<h2>PM Modi and Trump phone call</h2>Earlier today, setting the record straight, PM Modi in a phone call with US President Trump told him that India had never accepted any mediation role between India and Pakistan and there was no discussion on a US-India trade deal during the hostilities. PM Modi also declined Trump's invite for a stop-over visit to Washington DC on his way back from the G7 Summit in Canada, citing his scheduled visit to Croatia on June 18.<h2>PM Modi's ‘double standards’ remark at G7 Summit</h2>In a jibe of sorts, PM Modi while addressing the G7 Outreach Session called out the “double standards” of countries on the issue of terrorism. He said, “There should be no place for double standards on terrorism,” urging the global community to adopt a consistent and firm stance against terror networks. “For global peace and prosperity, our thought and policy must be clear — if any country supports terrorism, it will have to pay the price for it. On one hand, we are quick to impose all kinds of sanctions based on our own preferences. On the other hand, countries that openly support terrorism are rewarded,” PM Modi added.

Despite PM Modi's phone call, Trump repeats his claims about stopping India, Pakistan hostilities

US President Donald Trump, while speaking to reporters during a flag pole event at the White House on Wednesday (Jun 18) reiterated his claim of stopping military conflict between India and Pakistan and praised both Pakistan's Asim Munir and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Well, I stopped the war…. I love Pakistan. I think Modi is a fantastic man. I spoke to him last night. We're going to make a trade deal with Modi of India. But I stopped the war between Pakistan and India,” Trump said. On being asked about his meeting with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch at White House, US President Trump said, "This man (Asim Munir) was extremely influential in stopping war from the Pakistani side and PM Modi from the Indian side. Both are nuclear countries; they got to stop. I stopped a war between two major nuclear nations..." Going on a rant and reiterating that he never gets credit, Trump added, "I don't think I had one story. Did I have one story written…You know what the people know. Anybody write that story about the war…Did you write…” he asked reporters. Trump's remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the US president about his mediation claims, stating clearly that the hostilities between India and Pakistan was stopped after DGMOs of both the nations spoke. PM Modi and Trump phone call Earlier today, setting the record straight, PM Modi in a phone call with US President Trump told him that India had never accepted any mediation role between India and Pakistan and there was no discussion on a US-India trade deal during the hostilities. PM Modi also declined Trump's invite for a stop-over visit to Washington DC on his way back from the G7 Summit in Canada, citing his scheduled visit to Croatia on June 18. PM Modi's ‘double standards’ remark at G7 Summit In a jibe of sorts, PM Modi while addressing the G7 Outreach Session called out the “double standards” of countries on the issue of terrorism. He said, “There should be no place for double standards on terrorism,” urging the global community to adopt a consistent and firm stance against terror networks. “For global peace and prosperity, our thought and policy must be clear — if any country supports terrorism, it will have to pay the price for it. On one hand, we are quick to impose all kinds of sanctions based on our own preferences. On the other hand, countries that openly support terrorism are rewarded,” PM Modi added.

Despite PM Modi's phone call, Trump repeats his claims about stopping India, Pakistan hostilities

‘I love Pakistan...Modi a fantastic man’: Trump claims stopping India-Pak conflict when asked about lunch with Asim Munir, then praises Pak army chief

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As Israel and Iran enter the sixth day of war after Israel's Operation Rising Lion, there has been widespread attention on American "bunker buster bombs". These bombs can destroy deeply buried and heavily fortified targets.Israel has been targeting Iran's nuclear facilities as it intensified the attack. However, Iran's Fordow facility cannot be easily attacked as it is built inside a mountain and is a heavily guarded complex. &nbsp;GBU-57 A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs are designed to penetrate deep below the surface before exploding.<h2>Can US use them on Iran nuclear facility?</h2>Only the US possesses both the GBU-57 and the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, which is the only aircraft capable of carrying the bomb.The B-2 stealth bomber is based at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The US has been tested carrying two GBU-57 bombs, which together make up a 60,000-pound payload.Hypothetically, a mission to Iran would take around 15 hours, that too depending on the flight path and aerial refuelling logistics.Israel lacks both this specific munition and the required delivery platform. However, it has the military expertise and aerial capabilities to conduct such strikes.But, if the US intervenes and provides this bomb, it would call for a serious escalation, which might put Washington into a wider conflict.Notably, US President Donald Trump has raised support for Israel's operations against Iran and has also been warning Iran, saying it cannot have nuclear weapons.<h2>What are bunker-buster bombs?</h2>The weapon is the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), a bomb six metres in length and weighing 13.6 tonnes, whose dense casings enable it to remain unharmed while it goes through rock and concrete before detonating deep inside underground.Roughly, it is a 30000-pound precision-guided bomb and is guided to attack deeply buried and hardened bunkers and tunnels, according to the US Air Force.The bomb is believed to be able to penetrate about 200 feet below the surface before exploding and these bombs can be dropped one after another, which can effectively drill deeper and deeper with successive blasts.<h2>Has it ever been used in war?</h2>The development of GBU-57 started in 2004 and has been successfully tested later. But, it has never been used in an actual combat mission.Former US Marine Corps Colonel and defence analyst Steve Ganyard said that the bomb is intended for large-scale destruction.“It wouldn’t be a massive blast," he said. “It would penetrate the ground and shoot up some debris, but it won’t be a massive cloud."He added that the weapon was built for strategic deterrence and not everyday battlefield use. And, because of that, its stockpile is relatively small.&nbsp;

Fordow facility in Iran cannot be easily attacked as it is built inside a mountain and is a heavily guarded complex.

As Israel and Iran enter the sixth day of war after Israel's Operation Rising Lion, there has been widespread attention on American "bunker buster bombs". These bombs can destroy deeply buried and heavily fortified targets. Israel has been targeting Iran's nuclear facilities as it intensified the attack. However, Iran's Fordow facility cannot be easily attacked as it is built inside a mountain and is a heavily guarded complex. GBU-57 A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs are designed to penetrate deep below the surface before exploding. Can US use them on Iran nuclear facility? Only the US possesses both the GBU-57 and the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, which is the only aircraft capable of carrying the bomb. The B-2 stealth bomber is based at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The US has been tested carrying two GBU-57 bombs, which together make up a 60,000-pound payload. Hypothetically, a mission to Iran would take around 15 hours, that too depending on the flight path and aerial refuelling logistics. Israel lacks both this specific munition and the required delivery platform. However, it has the military expertise and aerial capabilities to conduct such strikes. But, if the US intervenes and provides this bomb, it would call for a serious escalation, which might put Washington into a wider conflict. Notably, US President Donald Trump has raised support for Israel's operations against Iran and has also been warning Iran, saying it cannot have nuclear weapons. What are bunker-buster bombs? The weapon is the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), a bomb six metres in length and weighing 13.6 tonnes, whose dense casings enable it to remain unharmed while it goes through rock and concrete before detonating deep inside underground. Roughly, it is a 30000-pound precision-guided bomb and is guided to attack deeply buried and hardened bunkers and tunnels, according to the US Air Force. The bomb is believed to be able to penetrate about 200 feet below the surface before exploding and these bombs can be dropped one after another, which can effectively drill deeper and deeper with successive blasts. Has it ever been used in war? The development of GBU-57 started in 2004 and has been successfully tested later. But, it has never been used in an actual combat mission. Former US Marine Corps Colonel and defence analyst Steve Ganyard said that the bomb is intended for large-scale destruction. “It wouldn’t be a massive blast," he said. “It would penetrate the ground and shoot up some debris, but it won’t be a massive cloud." He added that the weapon was built for strategic deterrence and not everyday battlefield use. And, because of that, its stockpile is relatively small.

Iran's Fordow facility cannot be easily attacked as it is built inside a mountain and is a heavily guarded complex.

Could US use 'bunker buster bomb' on Tehran's nuclear facilities amid Israel-Iran war? Has it ever been used in a war before?

As Iran launched a coordinated missile barrage towards Israel on June 13 at midnight, the Israel Defence Forces launched the "Arrow 3" Hypersonic Surface-to-Air Missile System, intercepting an incoming Iranian missile in space.A video captured the stunning view of how Israel intercepted the ballistic missile while it was even out of the Earth.This spectacular technique is called exoatmospheric interception. As Israel destroyed the Iranian missile by a Boeing Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system, let's go deeper into what exoatmospheric interception is.

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<h2>What is exoatmospheric interception?</h2>The out of Earth interception of missiles that happens in space, was used by Israeli defence forces as it continues the war with Iran.Exoatmospheric interception, also known as anti-ballistic missiles (ABMs), operate beyond Earth's atmosphere.They employ advanced sensors and guidance systems to detect, track and destroy missiles in space.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-not-have-happened-without-us-permission-iran-again-accuses-america-of-supporting-israeli-attacks-says-talks-with-us-meaningless-1749873699154">Also read: &nbsp;'Not have happened without US permission': Iran AGAIN accuses America of supporting Israeli attacks, says talks with US 'meaningless'</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Arrow 3 is designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles as they travel at the top of their arc, outside the Earth's atmosphere.The system was developed by state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries, while it also took help from the US-based Boeing.It was designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside the Earth's atmosphere, using a detachable warhead that collides with the target.The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are currently operating to intercept the threat, asking people to enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert.Millions of Israelis keep running for shelter as Iran keeps shooting more missiles at Israel.Alerts were activated a short time ago in several areas across Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward their region.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-completes-attack-on-nuclear-site-in-isfahan-stopped-them-from-producing-nuclear-weapon-here-s-what-military-official-said-1749871940417">Also read: Israel completes attack on nuclear site in Isfahan, stopped them from producing nuclear weapon - Here's what military official said</a>

A video captured the stunning view of how Israel intercepted the ballistic missile while it was even out of the Earth.

As Iran launched a coordinated missile barrage towards Israel on June 13 at midnight, the Israel Defence Forces launched the "Arrow 3" Hypersonic Surface-to-Air Missile System, intercepting an incoming Iranian missile in space. A video captured the stunning view of how Israel intercepted the ballistic missile while it was even out of the Earth. This spectacular technique is called exoatmospheric interception. As Israel destroyed the Iranian missile by a Boeing Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system, let's go deeper into what exoatmospheric interception is.

A video captured the stunning view of how Israel intercepted the ballistic missile while it was even out of the Earth.

Out of Earth defence: Israel intercepts Iranian ballistic missile in space - What is exoatmospheric interception? WATCH

As Israel and Iran continued to launch missiles across the region, the Israeli defence army completed the attack on nuclear site in the Isfahan region. A process of reprocessing enriched uranium was being conducted at the facility.This process is the next stage after uranium enrichment in the process of producing nuclear weapons.During the attack, a building for producing metallic uranium was destroyed, along with infrastructure for reprocessing enriched uranium, laboratories, and additional infrastructure, the IDF spokesperson said.<h2>What is Uranium enrichment?</h2>Uranium enrichment is a process of increasing the concentration of fissile isotope uranium-235 (U-235) in uranium.The process is done to make uranium suitable for use in nuclear reactors or weapons, as U-235 is the isotope that undergoes nuclear fission.U-235 can be used in warheads because its nucleus can easily be split. The International Atomic Energy Agency uses 25 kilograms of contained U-235 as the benchmark amount as it is considered sufficient for a first-generation implosion bomb.Enrichment is a slow process, on which the Iranian government has been working for years and it already holds 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 per cent U-235.However, it is still short of the 90 per cent required for nuclear weapons.<h2>Was Iran close to building nuclear weapon?</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said that he launched Operation Rising Lion to pre-empt a secret Iranian program to build a nuclear bomb, claiming that Iran had the capacity to build nuclear bombs.While the Israeli officials also presented information to the US about the same.US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the US &nbsp;intelligence committee had assessed that Iran was not actively pursuing a nuclear weapon.She stressed that there would appear to have been "an erosion of a decades-long taboo in Iran on discussing nuclear weapons in public, likely emboldening nuclear weapons advocates within Iran’s decision-making apparatus”.“Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile is at its highest levels and is unprecedented for a state without nuclear weapons," Gabbard said.The IAEA declassified a 22-page report this week but did not mention that Iran was so close to a nuclear weapon.However, it said that it had been unable to see aspects of Iran's civil nuclear programme, adding that Tehran had been failing to cooperate, especially over its past secret nuclear program.The IAEA noted that it could not verify that Iran’s civil nuclear programme was exclusively civilian.“Unfortunately, Iran has repeatedly either not answered, or not provided technically credible answers to, the agency’s questions. It has also sought to sanitise the locations, which has impeded agency verification activities," IAEA director, Rafael Grossi, told the board.&nbsp;

Enrichment is a slow process, on which the Iranian government has been working for years and it already holds 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 per cent U-235.

As Israel and Iran continued to launch missiles across the region, the Israeli defence army completed the attack on nuclear site in the Isfahan region. A process of reprocessing enriched uranium was being conducted at the facility. This process is the next stage after uranium enrichment in the process of producing nuclear weapons. During the attack, a building for producing metallic uranium was destroyed, along with infrastructure for reprocessing enriched uranium, laboratories, and additional infrastructure, the IDF spokesperson said. What is Uranium enrichment? Uranium enrichment is a process of increasing the concentration of fissile isotope uranium-235 (U-235) in uranium. The process is done to make uranium suitable for use in nuclear reactors or weapons, as U-235 is the isotope that undergoes nuclear fission. U-235 can be used in warheads because its nucleus can easily be split. The International Atomic Energy Agency uses 25 kilograms of contained U-235 as the benchmark amount as it is considered sufficient for a first-generation implosion bomb. Enrichment is a slow process, on which the Iranian government has been working for years and it already holds 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 per cent U-235. However, it is still short of the 90 per cent required for nuclear weapons. Was Iran close to building nuclear weapon? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said that he launched Operation Rising Lion to pre-empt a secret Iranian program to build a nuclear bomb, claiming that Iran had the capacity to build nuclear bombs. While the Israeli officials also presented information to the US about the same. US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the US intelligence committee had assessed that Iran was not actively pursuing a nuclear weapon. She stressed that there would appear to have been "an erosion of a decades-long taboo in Iran on discussing nuclear weapons in public, likely emboldening nuclear weapons advocates within Iran’s decision-making apparatus”. “Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile is at its highest levels and is unprecedented for a state without nuclear weapons," Gabbard said. The IAEA declassified a 22-page report this week but did not mention that Iran was so close to a nuclear weapon. However, it said that it had been unable to see aspects of Iran's civil nuclear programme, adding that Tehran had been failing to cooperate, especially over its past secret nuclear program. The IAEA noted that it could not verify that Iran’s civil nuclear programme was exclusively civilian. “Unfortunately, Iran has repeatedly either not answered, or not provided technically credible answers to, the agency’s questions. It has also sought to sanitise the locations, which has impeded agency verification activities," IAEA director, Rafael Grossi, told the board.

Enrichment is a slow process, on which the Iranian government has been working for years and it already holds 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 per cent U-235.

What is Uranium Enrichment? Was Iran close to building a nuclear weapon as Trump and Netanyahu claim? EXPLAINED

US President Donald Trump has publicly dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to mediate in the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday (June 18), Trump said he urged Putin to focus on his own country’s actions before getting involved elsewhere.“He actually offered to help mediate, I said ‘Do me a favour, mediate your own. Let’s mediate Russia first, okay?’” Trump said, adding, “I said ‘Vladimir, let’s mediate Russia first, you can worry about this later.’”<h2>Trump had earlier said he was open to Putin’s help</h2>Trump’s comments come just days after he suggested he was open to the idea of Putin mediating between the two countries. On Sunday, he told ABC reporter Rachel Scott, “Yeah, I would be open to it. He is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it. We talked about this more than his situation. This is something I believe is going to get resolved.”<h2>Russia says Israel not ready for peace talks</h2>Meanwhile, the Kremlin has reiterated Russia’s willingness to mediate. Speaking at a briefing, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, “President Putin has said that Russia is ready to provide mediation services if necessary.”But he added that Israel seemed unwilling to accept outside help. “At present, we see a reluctance, at least on the part of Israel, to resort to any mediation services or to embark on a peaceful path towards a settlement,” Peskov said.<h2>Israel-Iran war intensifies, enters sixth day</h2>The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its sixth day on Wednesday, with both sides continuing to exchange heavy fire. The Israeli military said it had struck a centrifuge facility in Tehran overnight, a site linked to uranium enrichment.According to the UN’s nuclear watchdog, two centrifuge production facilities in Karaj, near Tehran, were destroyed in the attacks.Centrifuges are used to enrich uranium, which can be utilised for nuclear energy or weapons, depending on the level of refinement.Since the war began last week, at least 224 people have died in Iran and 24 people in Israel, according to official figures.

Trump’s comments come just days after he suggested he was open to the idea of Putin mediating between the two countries. 

US President Donald Trump has publicly dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to mediate in the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday (June 18), Trump said he urged Putin to focus on his own country’s actions before getting involved elsewhere. “He actually offered to help mediate, I said ‘Do me a favour, mediate your own. Let’s mediate Russia first, okay?’” Trump said, adding, “I said ‘Vladimir, let’s mediate Russia first, you can worry about this later.’” Trump had earlier said he was open to Putin’s help Trump’s comments come just days after he suggested he was open to the idea of Putin mediating between the two countries. On Sunday, he told ABC reporter Rachel Scott, “Yeah, I would be open to it. He is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it. We talked about this more than his situation. This is something I believe is going to get resolved.” Russia says Israel not ready for peace talks Meanwhile, the Kremlin has reiterated Russia’s willingness to mediate. Speaking at a briefing, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, “President Putin has said that Russia is ready to provide mediation services if necessary.” But he added that Israel seemed unwilling to accept outside help. “At present, we see a reluctance, at least on the part of Israel, to resort to any mediation services or to embark on a peaceful path towards a settlement,” Peskov said. Israel-Iran war intensifies, enters sixth day The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its sixth day on Wednesday, with both sides continuing to exchange heavy fire. The Israeli military said it had struck a centrifuge facility in Tehran overnight, a site linked to uranium enrichment. According to the UN’s nuclear watchdog, two centrifuge production facilities in Karaj, near Tehran, were destroyed in the attacks. Centrifuges are used to enrich uranium, which can be utilised for nuclear energy or weapons, depending on the level of refinement. Since the war began last week, at least 224 people have died in Iran and 24 people in Israel, according to official figures.

Trump’s comments come just days after he suggested he was open to the idea of Putin mediating between the two countries.&nbsp;

‘Vladimir, let’s mediate Russia first’: Trump shuts down Putin’s offer to mediate Israel-Iran war

In a development that is proof of global realignments amid the ongoing Iran-Israel war and raging global crises, viral posts on social media suggest that Pakistan may have betrayed Iran despite putting its support behind the country in its fight against Israel.&nbsp;Some social media posts that have gone viral show ‘proof’ of Pakistan assisting the US in spying on Iran.The viral posts say Pakistan has “backstabbed” Iran after initially voicing support for it over Israeli strikes. &nbsp;A user said in a post on X, “Pakistan is allowing Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) of the United States to spy on Iran.”&nbsp;The viral posts also share a ‘screenshot’ of BACN 11-9001 being spotted on Flightradar24.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sunni Pakistan continues to backstab Shia Iran. <a href="https://t.co/0qnqL2HXbR">https://t.co/0qnqL2HXbR</a>&mdash; Pakistan Untold (@pakistan_untold) <a href="https://twitter.com/pakistan_untold/status/1935182249806442968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

They further suggest that the coordinates for the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster IRIC in Tehran for the Israeli strike on Monday were provided to the Israelis with the help of Pakistan.&nbsp;There are no official confirmations on the subject as of now.&nbsp;The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) is deemed a “flying gateway.” An archived report on Forecast International says that the BACN is a “forward-deployed airborne communications relay and network-centric information among many military, federal and commercial communications systems.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇵🇰Pakistan is allowing Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) of 🇺🇸 US to spy on 🇮🇷 Iran It&#39;s a specialised aircraft to enhance communication, situational awareness &amp; surveillance on strategic assets. 🇵🇰Pakistani backstabbed Iran🇮🇷 again <a href="https://t.co/5JiMs4gKfX">pic.twitter.com/5JiMs4gKfX</a>&mdash; Ajay Kashyap (@EverythingAjay) <a href="https://twitter.com/EverythingAjay/status/1935058657148026890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The viral posts alleging Pakistan’s potential betrayal of Iran came to light just ahead of US President Donald Trump meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir in Washington, DC.&nbsp;Munir is in America for a five-day visit with a focus on strengthening military and strategic ties between the two countries.&nbsp;However, he had to face the ire of some protesters in the US who slammed him for being the “criminal dictator of Pakistan,” and supporting “fascism.”&nbsp;“Pakistani-Americans in Washington, DC, are protesting outside the Four Seasons hotel, reminding General Asim Munir of the crimes he’s committed against the people of Pakistan,” said a post on PTI’s official X account.&nbsp;<h2>Pak refuted Iran’s claim of assuring to drop N-bomb on Israel if it nukes Iran</h2>&nbsp;Earlier this week, top Iranian officer General Mohsen Rezaei said in an interview that Pakistan would launch a nuclear attack on Israel if it started an N-bomb onslaught on Iran.“Pakistan has assured us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, they will attack Israel with a nuclear bomb,” said the senior officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s National Security Council member.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Islamabad declined the claim, and Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif denied having made any such commitment.&nbsp;“Our nuclear capability is for the benefit of our people and defence of our country against the hostile designs of our enemies. We do not pursue hegemonic policies against our neighbours which are being amply demonstrated by Israel these days,” he wrote on X.

The viral posts alleging Pakistan’s potential betrayal of Iran came to light just ahead of US President Donald Trump meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir in Washington, DC. 

In a development that is proof of global realignments amid the ongoing Iran-Israel war and raging global crises, viral posts on social media suggest that Pakistan may have betrayed Iran despite putting its support behind the country in its fight against Israel. Some social media posts that have gone viral show ‘proof’ of Pakistan assisting the US in spying on Iran. The viral posts say Pakistan has “backstabbed” Iran after initially voicing support for it over Israeli strikes. A user said in a post on X, “Pakistan is allowing Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) of the United States to spy on Iran.” The viral posts also share a ‘screenshot’ of BACN 11-9001 being spotted on Flightradar24.

The viral posts alleging Pakistan’s potential betrayal of Iran came to light just ahead of US President Donald Trump meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir in Washington, DC.&nbsp;

Pakistan ‘backstabbed’ Iran, assisted US in ‘spying’ on Tehran, claim viral posts

The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its seventh day on Thursday (June 18), with both sides continuing to launch intense air strikes. It all began last Friday when Israel struck targets in Iran, including nuclear sites in Tehran. Israel accuses Iran of secretly trying to build nuclear weapons, a claim Iran has repeatedly denied.Since then, at least 224 people have been killed in Iran and 24 in Israel, according to government figures. However, the true toll in Iran may be higher. Human Rights Activists, a group based in Washington, says over 580 people may have died so far.Amid this, Iran has done something that few expected, it managed to breach Israel’s heavily praised Iron Dome defence system.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-khamenei-s-four-word-reply-to-trump-s-unconditional-surrender-warning-what-did-iran-s-supreme-leader-say-1750245401352">Israel-Iran war: Khamenei's four-word reply to Trump's 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER'&nbsp;warning - What did Iran's Supreme Leader say?</a><h2>What is the Iron Dome?</h2>Israel’s Iron Dome is a surface-to-air missile defence system designed to intercept incoming rockets and missiles aimed at populated areas. It has successfully blocked numerous attacks over the years and is seen by many in Israel as a reliable shield.But no air defence system is perfect. And in recent days, the cracks in the Iron Dome have been exposed.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-tankers-moving-closer-warships-deployed-is-us-military-ready-to-enter-israel-iran-war-here-s-what-the-weapon-movement-suggest-1750184582699">'Tankers moving closer, warships deployed': Is US military ready to enter Israel-Iran war? Here's what the weapon movement suggest</a><h2>Why did Iran’s latest attacks get through?</h2>Experts say Iran’s recent missile barrage was different from previous attacks. The scale and intensity of the strikes were far greater, and that sheer volume played a crucial role.By launching a large number of missiles and drones at once, Iran likely aimed to overwhelm the Iron Dome. The idea is simple, the more projectiles fired, the harder it is for interceptors to shoot them all down.An Israeli official admitted, “No system in the world can claim 100% interception.” According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), the system had a 5–10% failure rate during this wave of attacks.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-iran-test-israel-s-limits-israel-deploys-barak-magen-air-defence-system-for-the-first-time-1750077787485">Did Iran test Israel’s limits? Israel deploys Barak Magen air&nbsp;defence&nbsp;system for the first time</a><h2>Did Iran use new missile technology?</h2>Analysts believe Iran may have used hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs), which are faster and more manoeuvrable than traditional missiles. These are difficult to intercept because they can change course during flight, making them unpredictable targets.Additionally, ballistic missiles, a core part of Iran’s arsenal, follow steep, high-speed trajectories. They exit the atmosphere and then return at hypersonic speeds, giving defence systems just seconds to respond. Some even carry decoys or use manoeuvrable re-entry vehicles to confuse interceptors.Cruise missiles and drones were also reportedly used. Though slower, they fly at low altitudes and can navigate around radar systems, adding further strain on Israel’s defences.<h2>Iran’s drone trick: Making Israeli missiles hit each other?</h2>Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed they used tactics that caused Israel’s defence systems to misfire or clash with one another.Decoy drones may have been used to confuse Israeli interceptors, potentially triggering them to target each other or waste ammunition.Iran tried to force Israel's multi-layered defence systems to target each other, a move that would have allowed other missiles to slip through.<h2>What does this breach really mean?</h2>While Israel’s Iron Dome remains highly effective, the latest round of attacks has shown its limits. Iran’s strategy of overwhelming the system, combined with advanced missile and drone tactics, has exposed vulnerabilities in what was once seen as an unbreakable shield.

Israel’s Iron Dome is a surface-to-air missile defence system designed to intercept incoming rockets and missiles aimed at populated areas. It has successfully blocked numerous attacks over the years and is seen by many in Israel as a reliable shield.

The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its seventh day on Thursday (June 18), with both sides continuing to launch intense air strikes. It all began last Friday when Israel struck targets in Iran, including nuclear sites in Tehran. Israel accuses Iran of secretly trying to build nuclear weapons, a claim Iran has repeatedly denied. Since then, at least 224 people have been killed in Iran and 24 in Israel, according to government figures. However, the true toll in Iran may be higher. Human Rights Activists, a group based in Washington, says over 580 people may have died so far. Amid this, Iran has done something that few expected, it managed to breach Israel’s heavily praised Iron Dome defence system. Also read | Israel-Iran war: Khamenei's four-word reply to Trump's 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER' warning - What did Iran's Supreme Leader say? What is the Iron Dome? Israel’s Iron Dome is a surface-to-air missile defence system designed to intercept incoming rockets and missiles aimed at populated areas. It has successfully blocked numerous attacks over the years and is seen by many in Israel as a reliable shield. But no air defence system is perfect. And in recent days, the cracks in the Iron Dome have been exposed. Also read: 'Tankers moving closer, warships deployed': Is US military ready to enter Israel-Iran war? Here's what the weapon movement suggest Why did Iran’s latest attacks get through? Experts say Iran’s recent missile barrage was different from previous attacks. The scale and intensity of the strikes were far greater, and that sheer volume played a crucial role. By launching a large number of missiles and drones at once, Iran likely aimed to overwhelm the Iron Dome. The idea is simple, the more projectiles fired, the harder it is for interceptors to shoot them all down. An Israeli official admitted, “No system in the world can claim 100% interception.” According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), the system had a 5–10% failure rate during this wave of attacks. Also read: Did Iran test Israel’s limits? Israel deploys Barak Magen air defence system for the first time Did Iran use new missile technology? Analysts believe Iran may have used hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs), which are faster and more manoeuvrable than traditional missiles. These are difficult to intercept because they can change course during flight, making them unpredictable targets. Additionally, ballistic missiles, a core part of Iran’s arsenal, follow steep, high-speed trajectories. They exit the atmosphere and then return at hypersonic speeds, giving defence systems just seconds to respond. Some even carry decoys or use manoeuvrable re-entry vehicles to confuse interceptors. Cruise missiles and drones were also reportedly used. Though slower, they fly at low altitudes and can navigate around radar systems, adding further strain on Israel’s defences. Iran’s drone trick: Making Israeli missiles hit each other? Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed they used tactics that caused Israel’s defence systems to misfire or clash with one another. Decoy drones may have been used to confuse Israeli interceptors, potentially triggering them to target each other or waste ammunition. Iran tried to force Israel's multi-layered defence systems to target each other, a move that would have allowed other missiles to slip through. What does this breach really mean? While Israel’s Iron Dome remains highly effective, the latest round of attacks has shown its limits. Iran’s strategy of overwhelming the system, combined with advanced missile and drone tactics, has exposed vulnerabilities in what was once seen as an unbreakable shield.

Israel’s Iron Dome is a surface-to-air missile defence system designed to intercept incoming rockets and missiles aimed at populated areas. It has successfully blocked numerous attacks over the years and is seen by many in Israel as a reliable shield.

Israel-Iran war: How did Iran breach Israel’s Iron Dome? Tel Aviv’s air defence shield has cracks and Tehran is exploiting them

As war between Israel and Iran intensifies, India on Wednesday (June 18) launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran to ensure their safety amid continuous attacks.The Indian government has been taking various steps over the last several days for the safety and security of Indian nationals.Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, striking nuclear facilities on Friday, following which Iran also retaliated.<h2>110 Indians evacuated</h2>As a first step, the Indian Embassy has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on June 17, 2025.The students travelled by road to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, under the supervision of Indian Missions in Iran and Armenia, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated."These students departed Yerevan on a special flight at 1455 hrs on 18th June 2025," the ministry added.They will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of June 19, 2025, as part of the initial stages of Operation Sindhu."The Government of India is grateful to the Governments of Iran and Armenia for the smooth facilitation of the evacuation process," the ministry wrote.As part of the ongoing operation, the Indian Embassy in Iran has been assisting large numbers of Indian nationals in moving from areas seeing increased hostilities to relatively safer areas within the country.In a press statement, the ministry also mentioned the emergency helpline numbers of the Indian Embassy in Tehran.<ul><li>For call only : +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109</li><li>For WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709</li></ul>Helpline numbers of 24 X 7 Control Room set up by Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi&nbsp;<ul><li>800118797 (Toll free) , +91-11-23012113 , +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905</li><li>WhatsApp: +91-9968291988 ; Email- situationroom@mea.gov.in</li></ul>Indian nationals in Iran are advised to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Tehran through its emergency helpline and with the 24x7 Control Room established by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.&nbsp;

The Indian government has been taking various steps over the last several days for the safety and security of Indian nationals.

As war between Israel and Iran intensifies, India on Wednesday (June 18) launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran to ensure their safety amid continuous attacks. The Indian government has been taking various steps over the last several days for the safety and security of Indian nationals. Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, striking nuclear facilities on Friday, following which Iran also retaliated. 110 Indians evacuated As a first step, the Indian Embassy has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on June 17, 2025. The students travelled by road to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, under the supervision of Indian Missions in Iran and Armenia, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated. "These students departed Yerevan on a special flight at 1455 hrs on 18th June 2025," the ministry added. They will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of June 19, 2025, as part of the initial stages of Operation Sindhu. "The Government of India is grateful to the Governments of Iran and Armenia for the smooth facilitation of the evacuation process," the ministry wrote. As part of the ongoing operation, the Indian Embassy in Iran has been assisting large numbers of Indian nationals in moving from areas seeing increased hostilities to relatively safer areas within the country. In a press statement, the ministry also mentioned the emergency helpline numbers of the Indian Embassy in Tehran. For call only : +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109 For WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709 Helpline numbers of 24 X 7 Control Room set up by Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi 800118797 (Toll free) , +91-11-23012113 , +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905 WhatsApp: +91-9968291988 ; Email- situationroom@mea.gov.in Indian nationals in Iran are advised to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Tehran through its emergency helpline and with the 24x7 Control Room established by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.

The Indian government has been taking various steps over the last several days for the safety and security of Indian nationals.

Israel-Iran war: What is Operation Sindhu? India launches op to evacuate citizens from Iran - Here's all you need to know

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 18) hinted that he might join Israel in striking Iran, or might not do it, adding that nobody knows what he's going to do.When asked about joining Israeli strikes on Iran in the air, the US president said, "I may do it, I may not do it.""I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do," Trump told reporters as he supervised the installation of a new flagpole on the White House South Lawn.He further said that Iran has reached out to the White House and wants to negotiate, stressing that the country has "a lot of trouble".“I can tell you this, Iran’s got a lot of trouble and they want to negotiate. And I said, why didn’t you negotiate with me before all this death and destruction.”<h2>Trump encouraged Netanyahu to attack Iran</h2>Trump said that he encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue his campaign in Iran.“I said: Keep going,” Trump told CNN when questioned about his message to the Israeli leader. "I speak to him every day,” Trump continued. “He’s a good man, doing a lot.”“No. So far, he’s done a good job. He has been treated very unfairly,” Trump said. “He’s a wartime president, and he’s going through this nonsense, it’s ridiculous.”While talking about the war situation, he further said there's a big difference between now and a week ago.“Nothing’s finished until it’s finished. You know, war is very complex. A lot of bad things can happen. A lot of turns are made. So I don’t know. I wouldn’t say that we won anything yet. I would say that we sure as hell made a lot of progress,” he said.He added, “The next week is going to be very big. Maybe less.”

When asked about joining Israeli strikes on Iran in the air, the US president said, "I may do it, I may not do it."

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 18) hinted that he might join Israel in striking Iran, or might not do it, adding that nobody knows what he's going to do. When asked about joining Israeli strikes on Iran in the air, the US president said, "I may do it, I may not do it." "I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do," Trump told reporters as he supervised the installation of a new flagpole on the White House South Lawn. He further said that Iran has reached out to the White House and wants to negotiate, stressing that the country has "a lot of trouble". “I can tell you this, Iran’s got a lot of trouble and they want to negotiate. And I said, why didn’t you negotiate with me before all this death and destruction.” Trump encouraged Netanyahu to attack Iran Trump said that he encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue his campaign in Iran. “I said: Keep going,” Trump told CNN when questioned about his message to the Israeli leader. "I speak to him every day,” Trump continued. “He’s a good man, doing a lot.” “No. So far, he’s done a good job. He has been treated very unfairly,” Trump said. “He’s a wartime president, and he’s going through this nonsense, it’s ridiculous.” While talking about the war situation, he further said there's a big difference between now and a week ago. “Nothing’s finished until it’s finished. You know, war is very complex. A lot of bad things can happen. A lot of turns are made. So I don’t know. I wouldn’t say that we won anything yet. I would say that we sure as hell made a lot of progress,” he said. He added, “The next week is going to be very big. Maybe less.”

When asked about joining Israeli strikes on Iran in the air, the US president said, "I may do it, I may not do it."

'Patience running out, I may do it or...': Trump hints at joining Israel in attacking Iran amid escalating war

Hours after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a direct threat to America and said that Iran won't surrender, US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Islamic Republic wants to “negotiate.” Speaking to reporters at new flag pole installation event in the White House, Trump said that patience has already run out with Iran. Calling Iran “schoolyard bullies', Trump said that it is very late to talk and Iran should have approached the US within 60 days period that he had given. The US president did not answer clearly if America will strike Iran, saying that ”he may or may not, nobody knows."&nbsp;Trump's statements comes hours after Khamenei in a televised address issued a grave warning to the US, telling the country it would suffer “irreparable damage” if it engages in military action against Iran amid its conflict with Israel.&nbsp;Calling out Trump directly, Khamenei added, “The US President threatens us. With his absurd rhetoric, he demands that the Iranian people surrender to him. They should make threats against those who are afraid of being threatened. The Iranian nation isn’t frightened by such threats.”<h2>Iran-US war imminent?</h2>&nbsp;Slamming Iran, Trump said, "Iran is in a lot of trouble. And now they want to negotiate. I said, why didn’t you negotiate with me before all this war, death, and destruction? Why didn’t you negotiate two weeks ago? You could have done fine. You would still have a country." On questions if US would join Israel and strike Iran, he added, "I may do it, I may not do it—nobody knows what I’m going to do."&nbsp;&nbsp;When asked about ‘unconditional surrender’ post, Trump explained, "Very simple -- unconditional surrender. That means I've had it. I've had it. I give up, no more. Then we go blow up all the nuclear stuff that's all over the place there. They had bad intentions. You know, for 40 years they've been saying, death to America, death to Israel, death to anybody else that they didn't like. They were bullies. They were schoolyard bullies, and now they're not bullies anymore."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;Too late now&quot;: Trump says Iran has reached out, but &#39;no decision on US intervention yet&#39; . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IranIsraelWar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IranIsraelWar</a> <a href="https://t.co/2kBUyLYBJD">pic.twitter.com/2kBUyLYBJD</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1935338709525909809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking to reporters, Trump said that patience has already run out with Iran and that the Iranian regime has reached out to negotiate amid intensifying war with Israel

Hours after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a direct threat to America and said that Iran won't surrender, US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Islamic Republic wants to “negotiate.” Speaking to reporters at new flag pole installation event in the White House, Trump said that patience has already run out with Iran. Calling Iran “schoolyard bullies', Trump said that it is very late to talk and Iran should have approached the US within 60 days period that he had given. The US president did not answer clearly if America will strike Iran, saying that ”he may or may not, nobody knows." Trump's statements comes hours after Khamenei in a televised address issued a grave warning to the US, telling the country it would suffer “irreparable damage” if it engages in military action against Iran amid its conflict with Israel. Calling out Trump directly, Khamenei added, “The US President threatens us. With his absurd rhetoric, he demands that the Iranian people surrender to him. They should make threats against those who are afraid of being threatened. The Iranian nation isn’t frightened by such threats.” Iran-US war imminent? Slamming Iran, Trump said, "Iran is in a lot of trouble. And now they want to negotiate. I said, why didn’t you negotiate with me before all this war, death, and destruction? Why didn’t you negotiate two weeks ago? You could have done fine. You would still have a country." On questions if US would join Israel and strike Iran, he added, "I may do it, I may not do it—nobody knows what I’m going to do." When asked about ‘unconditional surrender’ post, Trump explained, "Very simple -- unconditional surrender. That means I've had it. I've had it. I give up, no more. Then we go blow up all the nuclear stuff that's all over the place there. They had bad intentions. You know, for 40 years they've been saying, death to America, death to Israel, death to anybody else that they didn't like. They were bullies. They were schoolyard bullies, and now they're not bullies anymore."

Speaking to reporters, Trump said that patience has already run out with Iran and that the Iranian regime has reached out to negotiate amid intensifying war with Israel

Iran-US war imminent? Trump says 'I GIVE UP' after claiming Tehran 'wants to negotiate' amid intensifying conflict with Israel

Canada seems to be coming out of the shadows of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. At least, the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney hints at it. The two leaders met at the sidelines of G7 Summit in Kananaskis and “agreed to take calibrated steps to restore stability to the relationship.” They also decided to restore High Commissioners to each other’s capitals, in a big diplomatic makeover, months after tensions in the relationship.<h2>Modi-Carney meeting and the diplomatic reset of ties</h2>Prime Minister Modi and Canadian PM Carney also agreed to resume senior-level dialogues on trade, people-to-people contact, and connectivity. They also decided that the trade negotiations — that were paused — will be taken up soon. During the bilateral meeting, Carney said it was “a great honour” to host Prime Minister Modi at the G7. “It’s a testament to the importance of your country, to your leadership, and to the importance of the issues that we look to tackle together,” Carney said. Canadian PM also raised the issue of “transnational crime and repression”, security, and the rules-based order, in conversation with the Indian PM.&nbsp;Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that both leaders had a “very positive and constructive” discussion, which highlighted shared democratic values, people-to-people connections, and mutual economic interests. India in its statement after the meeting also specified that both leaders respects the rule of law and are committed to upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.&nbsp;The Canadian Prime Minister’s Office said that both leaders “reaffirmed the importance of Canada-India ties, based upon mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to the principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity,” and that they would “return to regular services to citizens and businesses in both countries.”&nbsp;Carney’s decision to invite PM Modi to the G7 drew criticism from some Sikh organisations in Canada. However, he clearly stated that India is important to Canada. Earlier, he had also said that he wanted to improve ties with ‘like-minded nations’ like India.&nbsp;India and Canada are significant trading and investment partners, and both sides have now agreed to reinvigorate economic engagement. The leaders discussed opportunities for future collaboration in areas such as clean energy, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, LNG, food security, critical minerals, higher education, mobility, and supply chain resilience. They reaffirmed their shared interest in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. The leaders also discussed the importance of restarting the stalled negotiations on the Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA), with a view to paving the way for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). They agreed to task their respective officials to engage further in this regard.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250618/image-1750255398703.png"></figure><h3>Diplomatic fallout during Trudeau's tenure</h3>Former PM Justin Trudeau had said that there was evidence linking agents of the Indian government to the murder of Canadian Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in June 2023. In October 2024, Canada announced it had expelled six Indian diplomats — including the high commissioner, who refused to waive their diplomatic immunity in order to participate in investigation. New Delhi, in response, expelled the acting Canadian high commissioner and five other Canadian diplomats, and the posts have remained vacant since then.&nbsp;Though, Carney has not called out the Khalistanis for their anti-India propaganda on Canadian soil, he has also not signalled out India over investigations on Nijjar's killing. When asked about it a few days ago, he had said, “There is a legal process that is literally underway and quite advanced in Canada… It’s never appropriate to make comments with respect to those legal processes."&nbsp; &nbsp;

PM Modi and Mark Carney decided to restore High Commissioners, in a big diplomatic makeover, months after tensions between India and Canada

Canada seems to be coming out of the shadows of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. At least, the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney hints at it. The two leaders met at the sidelines of G7 Summit in Kananaskis and “agreed to take calibrated steps to restore stability to the relationship.” They also decided to restore High Commissioners to each other’s capitals, in a big diplomatic makeover, months after tensions in the relationship. Modi-Carney meeting and the diplomatic reset of ties Prime Minister Modi and Canadian PM Carney also agreed to resume senior-level dialogues on trade, people-to-people contact, and connectivity. They also decided that the trade negotiations — that were paused — will be taken up soon. During the bilateral meeting, Carney said it was “a great honour” to host Prime Minister Modi at the G7. “It’s a testament to the importance of your country, to your leadership, and to the importance of the issues that we look to tackle together,” Carney said. Canadian PM also raised the issue of “transnational crime and repression”, security, and the rules-based order, in conversation with the Indian PM. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that both leaders had a “very positive and constructive” discussion, which highlighted shared democratic values, people-to-people connections, and mutual economic interests. India in its statement after the meeting also specified that both leaders respects the rule of law and are committed to upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Canadian Prime Minister’s Office said that both leaders “reaffirmed the importance of Canada-India ties, based upon mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to the principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity,” and that they would “return to regular services to citizens and businesses in both countries.” Carney’s decision to invite PM Modi to the G7 drew criticism from some Sikh organisations in Canada. However, he clearly stated that India is important to Canada. Earlier, he had also said that he wanted to improve ties with ‘like-minded nations’ like India. India and Canada are significant trading and investment partners, and both sides have now agreed to reinvigorate economic engagement. The leaders discussed opportunities for future collaboration in areas such as clean energy, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, LNG, food security, critical minerals, higher education, mobility, and supply chain resilience. They reaffirmed their shared interest in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. The leaders also discussed the importance of restarting the stalled negotiations on the Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA), with a view to paving the way for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). They agreed to task their respective officials to engage further in this regard. Diplomatic fallout during Trudeau's tenure Former PM Justin Trudeau had said that there was evidence linking agents of the Indian government to the murder of Canadian Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in June 2023. In October 2024, Canada announced it had expelled six Indian diplomats — including the high commissioner, who refused to waive their diplomatic immunity in order to participate in investigation. New Delhi, in response, expelled the acting Canadian high commissioner and five other Canadian diplomats, and the posts have remained vacant since then. Though, Carney has not called out the Khalistanis for their anti-India propaganda on Canadian soil, he has also not signalled out India over investigations on Nijjar's killing. When asked about it a few days ago, he had said, “There is a legal process that is literally underway and quite advanced in Canada… It’s never appropriate to make comments with respect to those legal processes."

PM Modi and Canada's Mark Carney decided to restore High Commissioners to each other’s capitals, in a big diplomatic makeover, months after tensions between India and Canada

Diplomacy on track, Canada out of Trudeau's shadows: New Delhi, Ottawa to reinstate high commissioners after PM Modi, Carney meet

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has presented a complex challenge before Pakistan, which is treading with extreme caution to safeguard its own security, stability, and longstanding relations with key ally nations.&nbsp;The start of a full-fledged war across the border (Pakistan shares a 905 km-long border with Iran) has created a big dilemma for Islamabad, as on one hand, it has to speak for Iran being a Muslim nation, but on the other, it cannot afford to upset the United States, which has been its great benefactor for decades.&nbsp;Expectedly, when Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and killed many Iranian generals and nuclear scientists, Pakistan was quick to condemn the Israeli action and stand in support of Iran, with which it had exchanged missile strikes in January 2024.&nbsp;Islamabad called the Israeli strikes “blatant provocations” and violations of Iran’s territorial sovereignty.As the conflict is intensifying, Islamabad is worried about its complex ties with Tehran and the prospect of the Israeli military’s aerial influence extending close to its border.&nbsp;<h2>Pak-Iran ties marked by complexities</h2> Pakistan and Iran accuse each other of harbouring armed groups responsible for cross-border attacks on their territories, and, in January 2024, Tehran launched missiles into Pakistan’s Balochistan province, claiming to target the separatist group Jaish al-Adl.Pakistan retaliated within 24 hours, striking what it said were hideouts of Baloch separatists inside Iranian territory.The brief escalation died down quickly, but Iran avoided taking the side of Pakistan during its military conflict with India last month.&nbsp;Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has offered to help broker an end to the military hostilities between Iran and Israel.&nbsp;However, Pakistan would not risk getting itself too involved when it is eager to rebuild bridges with the US, Israel’s closest ally.&nbsp;<h2>Balochistan worries perturb Islamabad</h2> Pakistan’s biggest concern is the likely fallout of the Iran-Israel conflict in its resource-rich, restive province of Balochistan, which also hosts the Gwadar port, central to the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), linking western China to the Arabian Sea.Pakistan is worried that if the war escalates further, members of armed secessionist groups, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLA), who live in Iran’s border areas, might sneak into Pakistan through the porous border.&nbsp;Another prospect roiling Islamabad is the fear of the influx of refugees from Iran with which it shared a long border.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Fears of growing Israeli aerial prowess in close vicinity&nbsp;</h2> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim of the Israeli Air Force having control over Tehran’s skies has bothered Islamabad as much as it did Iran.&nbsp;Pakistan will never want Israeli influence over the Iranian airspace to grow and creep towards its border, as it does not recognise Israel and considers it to be a sworn enemy.

The start of a full-fledged war across the border (Pakistan shares a 905 km-long border with Iran) has created a big dilemma for Islamabad, as on one hand, it has to speak for Iran being a Muslim nation, but on the other, it cannot afford to upset the US, its biggest benefactor for decades.

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has presented a complex challenge before Pakistan, which is treading with extreme caution to safeguard its own security, stability, and longstanding relations with key ally nations. The start of a full-fledged war across the border (Pakistan shares a 905 km-long border with Iran) has created a big dilemma for Islamabad, as on one hand, it has to speak for Iran being a Muslim nation, but on the other, it cannot afford to upset the United States, which has been its great benefactor for decades. Expectedly, when Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and killed many Iranian generals and nuclear scientists, Pakistan was quick to condemn the Israeli action and stand in support of Iran, with which it had exchanged missile strikes in January 2024. Islamabad called the Israeli strikes “blatant provocations” and violations of Iran’s territorial sovereignty. As the conflict is intensifying, Islamabad is worried about its complex ties with Tehran and the prospect of the Israeli military’s aerial influence extending close to its border. Pak-Iran ties marked by complexities Pakistan and Iran accuse each other of harbouring armed groups responsible for cross-border attacks on their territories, and, in January 2024, Tehran launched missiles into Pakistan’s Balochistan province, claiming to target the separatist group Jaish al-Adl. Pakistan retaliated within 24 hours, striking what it said were hideouts of Baloch separatists inside Iranian territory. The brief escalation died down quickly, but Iran avoided taking the side of Pakistan during its military conflict with India last month. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has offered to help broker an end to the military hostilities between Iran and Israel. However, Pakistan would not risk getting itself too involved when it is eager to rebuild bridges with the US, Israel’s closest ally. Balochistan worries perturb Islamabad Pakistan’s biggest concern is the likely fallout of the Iran-Israel conflict in its resource-rich, restive province of Balochistan, which also hosts the Gwadar port, central to the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), linking western China to the Arabian Sea. Pakistan is worried that if the war escalates further, members of armed secessionist groups, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLA), who live in Iran’s border areas, might sneak into Pakistan through the porous border. Another prospect roiling Islamabad is the fear of the influx of refugees from Iran with which it shared a long border. Fears of growing Israeli aerial prowess in close vicinity Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim of the Israeli Air Force having control over Tehran’s skies has bothered Islamabad as much as it did Iran. Pakistan will never want Israeli influence over the Iranian airspace to grow and creep towards its border, as it does not recognise Israel and considers it to be a sworn enemy.

The start of a full-fledged war across the border (Pakistan shares a 905 km-long border with Iran) has created a big dilemma for Islamabad, as on one hand, it has to speak for Iran being a Muslim nation, but on the other, it cannot afford to upset the US, its biggest benefactor for decades.

Iran-Israel war plunges Pakistan into a quagmire, poses a diplomatic challenge

The Israel-Iran war is also one of propaganda and mis/disinformation, with both sides claiming victories. At the core of this is the propaganda machinery of Iran, which has a vast network of state-run TV channels, official and semi-official newspapers, wire agencies, and social media handles. Countering this is a group of media based outside, run by exiles, dissidents and activists, as well as international broadcasters. Covertly or publicly, many of these groups get support from the adversaries of the Islamic Republic. &nbsp;<h2>Iran regime controls most of media landscape</h2>The regime controls all broadcasting in Iran, with the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting or IRIB reflecting its official ideology. That was one of the reasons that IRIB building was a target of Israeli bombardment that started on June 13. IRIB holds the monopoly of both TV and radio broadcasting, and its chief is appointed by the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.&nbsp;While the Iranian Constitution allows for freedom of expression, its media is strictly controlled by the state. Censorship and restrictions prevail even as independent media groups continue to operate inside Iran.&nbsp; Both the print and online media are subject to control, and anything seen as detrimental to Islam could face consequences. The regime also monitors social media and the internet. Iranian authorities have in the past targeted groups and individuals for anti-regime posts, by constant monitoring of internet service providers and mobile companies. Foreign media can only have a limited presence in Iran, where satellite dishes are deemed illegal.&nbsp;<h2>Iran's exile media networks offer a different perspective</h2>In spite of all the controls, many Iranians manage to watch or read Persian and English-language channels and online media. They use VPN and social media platforms like Telegram and Instagram for accessing such information. The media networks in exile offer a different perspective on Iran, and are known to support dissident movements, with tacit or overt support from Israel, the US, and the West. From the Iranian regime's perspective, these are seen as troublemakers, fomenting dissent and exhorting and amplifying disruptive activities in the nation. &nbsp;Iran frequently claims that these media groups are backed by foreign intelligence. Several of these groups are thought to be funded by countries like the US and Saudi. Below are the top networks, either run by Iranians abroad or global channels: &nbsp;<h2>Iran International</h2>Iran International, a London-based Persian news channel, was launched in 2017. Opposed to the Islamic Republic regime, the channel and its website have covered and amplified protests like the 2022 Mahsa Amini movement against the hijab. The regime accuses Iran International of being funded by Saudi Arabia, and inciting unrest in the country.<h2>Manoto TV</h2>Based in the UK, this Persian channel gives both political and entertainment content and is popular with the youth and monarchists. The Iranian regime accuses this network of having received Western funding to destabilise it. &nbsp;<h2>Radio Farda</h2>Funded by the US, this Persian news service is based in Prague and offers uncensored reporting on Iran. Its coverage often amplifies reporting on human rights violations in Iran and anti-regime protests. It is accused by Iran of being a front of the US intel agency CIA, but Radio Farda is largely a journalistic operation with not much evidence of any espionage links. &nbsp;<h2>BBC Persian</h2>The British Broadcasting Corporation operates the BBC Persian service. It is known to report on Iranian politics and protests. The Iranian regime, over the years, have put various pressures on BBC Persian, including on its journalists.&nbsp;<h2>Simay Azadi (INTV)</h2>INTV network is linked to the opposition group MEK. The network promotes activities of MEK and its political fronts, and advocates regime change in Iran. It is mainly a propaganda outlet for MEK and Iran has alleged that it has ties to Israel and US. &nbsp;<h2>Kayhan Life</h2>Based out of the US, Kayhan Life is known to support the voices of Iranian dissidents and monarchists, as well as the causes of MEK. Iran sees it as part of Western propaganda against the Islamic Republic.&nbsp; Besides these, there are several outlets on social media platforms, run by individuals or groups, that are opposed to the regime. One such outlet was the ‘Amadnews’ channel on the Telegram platform run by journalist Roohollah Zam, who was executed by Iran. Zam was known for anti-regime leaks and for supporting the protests. He was accused by Iran of colluding with foreign nations. &nbsp;

Media groups based abroad, several of them run by exiles, dissidents and activists, as well as international broadcasters, are countering Iranian propaganda. 

The Israel-Iran war is also one of propaganda and mis/disinformation, with both sides claiming victories. At the core of this is the propaganda machinery of Iran, which has a vast network of state-run TV channels, official and semi-official newspapers, wire agencies, and social media handles. Countering this is a group of media based outside, run by exiles, dissidents and activists, as well as international broadcasters. Covertly or publicly, many of these groups get support from the adversaries of the Islamic Republic. Iran regime controls most of media landscape The regime controls all broadcasting in Iran, with the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting or IRIB reflecting its official ideology. That was one of the reasons that IRIB building was a target of Israeli bombardment that started on June 13. IRIB holds the monopoly of both TV and radio broadcasting, and its chief is appointed by the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. While the Iranian Constitution allows for freedom of expression, its media is strictly controlled by the state. Censorship and restrictions prevail even as independent media groups continue to operate inside Iran. Both the print and online media are subject to control, and anything seen as detrimental to Islam could face consequences. The regime also monitors social media and the internet. Iranian authorities have in the past targeted groups and individuals for anti-regime posts, by constant monitoring of internet service providers and mobile companies. Foreign media can only have a limited presence in Iran, where satellite dishes are deemed illegal. Iran's exile media networks offer a different perspective In spite of all the controls, many Iranians manage to watch or read Persian and English-language channels and online media. They use VPN and social media platforms like Telegram and Instagram for accessing such information. The media networks in exile offer a different perspective on Iran, and are known to support dissident movements, with tacit or overt support from Israel, the US, and the West. From the Iranian regime's perspective, these are seen as troublemakers, fomenting dissent and exhorting and amplifying disruptive activities in the nation. Iran frequently claims that these media groups are backed by foreign intelligence. Several of these groups are thought to be funded by countries like the US and Saudi. Below are the top networks, either run by Iranians abroad or global channels: Iran International Iran International, a London-based Persian news channel, was launched in 2017. Opposed to the Islamic Republic regime, the channel and its website have covered and amplified protests like the 2022 Mahsa Amini movement against the hijab. The regime accuses Iran International of being funded by Saudi Arabia, and inciting unrest in the country. Manoto TV Based in the UK, this Persian channel gives both political and entertainment content and is popular with the youth and monarchists. The Iranian regime accuses this network of having received Western funding to destabilise it. Radio Farda Funded by the US, this Persian news service is based in Prague and offers uncensored reporting on Iran. Its coverage often amplifies reporting on human rights violations in Iran and anti-regime protests. It is accused by Iran of being a front of the US intel agency CIA, but Radio Farda is largely a journalistic operation with not much evidence of any espionage links. BBC Persian The British Broadcasting Corporation operates the BBC Persian service. It is known to report on Iranian politics and protests. The Iranian regime, over the years, have put various pressures on BBC Persian, including on its journalists. Simay Azadi (INTV) INTV network is linked to the opposition group MEK. The network promotes activities of MEK and its political fronts, and advocates regime change in Iran. It is mainly a propaganda outlet for MEK and Iran has alleged that it has ties to Israel and US. Kayhan Life Based out of the US, Kayhan Life is known to support the voices of Iranian dissidents and monarchists, as well as the causes of MEK. Iran sees it as part of Western propaganda against the Islamic Republic. Besides these, there are several outlets on social media platforms, run by individuals or groups, that are opposed to the regime. One such outlet was the ‘Amadnews’ channel on the Telegram platform run by journalist Roohollah Zam, who was executed by Iran. Zam was known for anti-regime leaks and for supporting the protests. He was accused by Iran of colluding with foreign nations.

Media groups based abroad, several of them run by exiles, dissidents and activists, as well as international broadcasters, are countering Iranian propaganda.&nbsp;

Propaganda war: How foreign-backed Iranian media fight against Iran, which virtually controls its press

A scientist has uncovered a secret river that might have helped Egyptians build the pyramids. An ancient branch of the River Nile might have been used to transport material to build the mammoth structures that have defied logical explanation. Dr Eman Ghoneim suggests in a study that the part of the Nile that once ran through Giza. This also explains why there are a bunch of pyramids in that part of Cairo.&nbsp;Ghoneim relied on technology in the outer world to discover the river branch that no longer exists. He used radar satellite data from space to study the Nile Valley. The data showed an "invisible world of information beneath the surface." She detailed the research to the 13th Congress of Egyptologists earlier this year.&nbsp;What solidifies the belief that Egyptians relied on this river branch to build the pyramids is the fact that it passed through 38 different pyramid sites. Dubbed the Ahramat Branch, it ran from Giza to Faiyum.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/another-lost-city-detected-under-egyptian-pyramid-by-scientists-bu-it-says-expert-1749609642375">Another city detected under Egyptian pyramid by scientists who found Khafre towers. 'Bu****it', says expert</a>&nbsp;Ghoneim says the river was by no means tiny. It was "really, really long," Ghoneim told IFL Science. "Its width was equivalent to today's Nile course width," running about half a kilometre or more, she added.&nbsp;However, it is merely an assumption that the river branch was used to transport material to build the pyramids. Besides, it is hard to tell whether the river was active during the Old and Middle Kingdoms, around 4,700 years ago,&nbsp;But Ghoneim says that the "pyramids were located exactly at the bank of the branch." So they had something to do with each other.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/20000-year-old-labyrinth-with-3000-rooms-lies-under-egypt-pyramid-9012892">20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;Ghoneim has also proposed what the pyramids might have originally signified. She thinks the massive structures were "valley temples" and could have served as ports in ancient times.&nbsp;Egypt remains a mystery to the world. The River Nile does not run its usual course as it did thousands of years ago. It has shifted, and with it, several towns are also believed to have vanished.&nbsp;Ghoneim said, "As branches disappeared, Ancient Egyptian cities and towns also silted up and disappeared, and we have no clue actually where to find them."&nbsp;What Ghoneim proposes is merely the tip of the iceberg, which might remain for a long, long time. But lately, claims have been made about underground cities lying deep under the Giza pyramids. If a river ran near them, it means some towns and cities might have also existed there, as claimed by Ghoneim. Could the underground structures recently detected under the pyramids be the same cities that vanished?&nbsp;

An ancient branch of the Nile is believed to have flowed through Giza, where several pyramids were constructed. It does not exist anymore, but could have been a crucial link in transporting material for the pyramids.

A scientist has uncovered a secret river that might have helped Egyptians build the pyramids. An ancient branch of the River Nile might have been used to transport material to build the mammoth structures that have defied logical explanation. Dr Eman Ghoneim suggests in a study that the part of the Nile that once ran through Giza. This also explains why there are a bunch of pyramids in that part of Cairo. Ghoneim relied on technology in the outer world to discover the river branch that no longer exists. He used radar satellite data from space to study the Nile Valley. The data showed an "invisible world of information beneath the surface." She detailed the research to the 13th Congress of Egyptologists earlier this year. What solidifies the belief that Egyptians relied on this river branch to build the pyramids is the fact that it passed through 38 different pyramid sites. Dubbed the Ahramat Branch, it ran from Giza to Faiyum. Also Read: Another city detected under Egyptian pyramid by scientists who found Khafre towers. 'Bu****it', says expert Ghoneim says the river was by no means tiny. It was "really, really long," Ghoneim told IFL Science. "Its width was equivalent to today's Nile course width," running about half a kilometre or more, she added. However, it is merely an assumption that the river branch was used to transport material to build the pyramids. Besides, it is hard to tell whether the river was active during the Old and Middle Kingdoms, around 4,700 years ago, But Ghoneim says that the "pyramids were located exactly at the bank of the branch." So they had something to do with each other. Also Read: 20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces Ghoneim has also proposed what the pyramids might have originally signified. She thinks the massive structures were "valley temples" and could have served as ports in ancient times. Egypt remains a mystery to the world. The River Nile does not run its usual course as it did thousands of years ago. It has shifted, and with it, several towns are also believed to have vanished. Ghoneim said, "As branches disappeared, Ancient Egyptian cities and towns also silted up and disappeared, and we have no clue actually where to find them." What Ghoneim proposes is merely the tip of the iceberg, which might remain for a long, long time. But lately, claims have been made about underground cities lying deep under the Giza pyramids. If a river ran near them, it means some towns and cities might have also existed there, as claimed by Ghoneim. Could the underground structures recently detected under the pyramids be the same cities that vanished?

An ancient branch of the Nile is believed to have flowed through Giza, where several pyramids were constructed. It does not exist anymore, but could have been a crucial link in transporting material for the pyramids.

Scientist suggests Egyptian pyramids were 'ancient ports', built near a Nile branch that disappeared

Israel might be running low on its stock of Arrow missile interceptors, which are specifically used to defend against long-range ballistic missiles amid war with Iran, a Wall Street Journal report cited a senior US official.According to the report, the US has been aware of this for months now and has been quietly providing Israel with defence and additional ground, sea, and air-based systems.The Pentagon has deployed assets including the Patriot and THAAD missile defence systems. Meanwhile, US Navy destroyers are assisting in intercept operations as Iran attacks.This comes amid Israel and Iran continuing to launch missiles on the sixth day of the war, attacking Iranian nuclear facilities and military officials.The source said that according to "some assessments", Israel can maintain its air defences or 10-12 days at the current rate of Iranian attacks, before it will need the US to provide more stocks or get directly involved in the war.Israel will also need to select what they want to intercept, the source said according to report, adding that, "The system is already overwhelmed".However, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has not confirmed any shortage of interceptors, and have maintained that its air defence systems are successfully intercepting most incoming missiles.“The IDF is prepared and ready to handle any scenario. Unfortunately, we are unable to comment on matters related to munitions,” the military said in a statement.Since Israel launched its operation on Friday to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons, Iran has retaliated by launching more than 370 missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel.<h2>'US, Israel cannot intercept missiles forever'</h2>According to the report, Tom Karako, director of the Missile Defence Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies said that neither the US nor Israel can continue to intercept missiles indefinitely.Karako also urged prompt action to address the escalating situation between Israel and Iran, saying that it is not sustainable to keep responding to the ongoing Iranian missile attacks.&nbsp;

According to the report, the US has been aware of this for months now and has been quietly providing Israel with defence and additional ground, sea, and air-based systems.

Israel might be running low on its stock of Arrow missile interceptors, which are specifically used to defend against long-range ballistic missiles amid war with Iran, a Wall Street Journal report cited a senior US official. According to the report, the US has been aware of this for months now and has been quietly providing Israel with defence and additional ground, sea, and air-based systems. The Pentagon has deployed assets including the Patriot and THAAD missile defence systems. Meanwhile, US Navy destroyers are assisting in intercept operations as Iran attacks. This comes amid Israel and Iran continuing to launch missiles on the sixth day of the war, attacking Iranian nuclear facilities and military officials. The source said that according to "some assessments", Israel can maintain its air defences or 10-12 days at the current rate of Iranian attacks, before it will need the US to provide more stocks or get directly involved in the war. Israel will also need to select what they want to intercept, the source said according to report, adding that, "The system is already overwhelmed". However, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has not confirmed any shortage of interceptors, and have maintained that its air defence systems are successfully intercepting most incoming missiles. “The IDF is prepared and ready to handle any scenario. Unfortunately, we are unable to comment on matters related to munitions,” the military said in a statement. Since Israel launched its operation on Friday to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons, Iran has retaliated by launching more than 370 missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel. 'US, Israel cannot intercept missiles forever' According to the report, Tom Karako, director of the Missile Defence Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies said that neither the US nor Israel can continue to intercept missiles indefinitely. Karako also urged prompt action to address the escalating situation between Israel and Iran, saying that it is not sustainable to keep responding to the ongoing Iranian missile attacks.

According to the report, the US has been aware of this for months now and has been quietly providing Israel with defence and additional ground, sea, and air-based systems.

'US, Israel cannot intercept Iranian missiles forever': US report makes BIG CLAIM amid intensifying war with Iran - REVEALED

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with world leaders on Day 2 of the G7 summit in Kananaskis on Wednesday (Jun18) and issued a statement on terrorism - which is being seen as a jibe at the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism and called for unified global action. He also said that sanctions are being imposed as per preferences and those promoting terrorism are being rewarded. Prime Minister's Modi remark comes as US President Donald Trump is all set to meet Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir over lunch today.&nbsp;Apart from terrorism, PM Modi emphasised that affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy remains India’s top priority in an increasingly technology-driven world. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted key takeaways from the Prime Minister’s address.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> participated in the Outreach Session on Energy Security at the 51st <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/G7Summit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#G7Summit</a> in Kananaskis, Canada. In his address, PM highlighted the need to ensure energy security for all through a sustainable &amp; green pathway and elaborated upon 🇮🇳’s global initiatives such… <a href="https://t.co/t73x0Qvpj5">pic.twitter.com/t73x0Qvpj5</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1935135946711674998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>PM Modi's comment on terrorism: Jibe on US?</h2>PM Modi's G7 remark is being viewed as a jibe on United States as it is hosting Pakistani Army chief Munir in the White House. This comes after India gave substantial proof to the world about the involvement of Pakistani Army with terror group in Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;The Indian Prime Minister strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam in April this year, describing it as an attack on humanity and democratic values. “There should be no place for double standards on terrorism,” he said, urging the global community to adopt a consistent and firm stance against terror networks. “For global peace and prosperity, our thought and policy must be clear — if any country supports terrorism, it will have to pay the price for it. On one hand, we are quick to impose all kinds of sanctions based on our own preferences. On the other hand, countries that openly support terrorism are rewarded,” PM Modi added.&nbsp;<h2>PM Modi and Trump phone call</h2>&nbsp;Earlier today, setting the record straight, PM Modi in a phone call with US President Trump told him that India had never accepted any mediation role between India and Pakistan and there was no discussion on a US-India trade deal during the hostilities. PM Modi also declined Trump's invite for a stop-over visit to Washington DC on his way back from the G7 Summit in Canada, citing his scheduled visit to Croatia on June 18.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">POTUS <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> called PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a>. 🎥 Listen to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s statement on the telephone conversation. <a href="https://t.co/7TcZHDzXDd">pic.twitter.com/7TcZHDzXDd</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1935191636809761216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism in what is seen as a jibe against United States ahead of Pakistan Asim Munir's luncheon in White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with world leaders on Day 2 of the G7 summit in Kananaskis on Wednesday (Jun18) and issued a statement on terrorism - which is being seen as a jibe at the United States. Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism and called for unified global action. He also said that sanctions are being imposed as per preferences and those promoting terrorism are being rewarded. Prime Minister's Modi remark comes as US President Donald Trump is all set to meet Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir over lunch today. Apart from terrorism, PM Modi emphasised that affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy remains India’s top priority in an increasingly technology-driven world. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted key takeaways from the Prime Minister’s address.

Addressing the G7 Outreach Session, PM Modi warned against double standards on terrorism in what is seen as a jibe against United States ahead of Pakistan's Asim Munir's luncheon in White House

Jibe at US? PM Modi calls out 'double standards on terrorism' at G7 ahead of Trump's luncheon with Pak's Asim Munir

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has issued a strong response to recent threats from the United States, saying, "Iran will not surrender," after US President Donald Trump demanded, "unconditional surrender." His comments, aired on state television on Wednesday (18 June), come amid rising tensions following deadly airstrikes between Iran and Israel.“Intelligent people who know Iran, the Iranian nation, and its history will never speak to this nation in threatening language because the Iranian nation will not surrender,” Khamenei said in a message read aloud on national TV.This was his first public statement since Israel carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and killed several senior Iranian commanders on 12 June.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-speech-donald-trump-1750240765362">'US strike will have serious consequences': Khamenei says 'Iran will not surrender' in first address after Israel's strike - Here what he said</a><h2>Khamenei warns of ‘irreparable damage’ if US intervenes</h2>The Iranian leader issued a clear warning to the United States, stating that any military action would have serious consequences.“The Americans should know that any US military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage,” he warned.Khamenei’s statement appeared to be in direct response to comments made by US President Donald Trump a day earlier.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-tankers-moving-closer-warships-deployed-is-us-military-ready-to-enter-israel-iran-war-here-s-what-the-weapon-movement-suggest-1750184582699">'Tankers moving closer, warships deployed': Is US military ready to enter Israel-Iran war? Here's what the weapon movement suggest</a><h2>Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran</h2>On Tuesday (17 June), President Trump demanded that Iran surrender without conditions. He also revealed that the US intelligence community knows Khamenei’s exact location.“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there. We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump wrote.His comments have heightened fears that the US could become directly involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel, something Tehran has repeatedly cautioned against.<h2>Israel-Iran war enters day six</h2>The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has now entered its sixth day, with both sides exchanging continuous air strikes. The hostilities began on Friday when Israel launched attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, claiming Tehran was secretly working on a nuclear weapon, an allegation Iran firmly denies.So far, at least 224 people have been killed in Iran and 24 in Israel, according to official figures.

This was his first public statement since Israel carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and killed several senior Iranian commanders and scientists on 12 June.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has issued a strong response to recent threats from the United States, saying, "Iran will not surrender," after US President Donald Trump demanded, "unconditional surrender." His comments, aired on state television on Wednesday (18 June), come amid rising tensions following deadly airstrikes between Iran and Israel. “Intelligent people who know Iran, the Iranian nation, and its history will never speak to this nation in threatening language because the Iranian nation will not surrender,” Khamenei said in a message read aloud on national TV. This was his first public statement since Israel carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and killed several senior Iranian commanders on 12 June. Also read: 'US strike will have serious consequences': Khamenei says 'Iran will not surrender' in first address after Israel's strike - Here what he said Khamenei warns of ‘irreparable damage’ if US intervenes The Iranian leader issued a clear warning to the United States, stating that any military action would have serious consequences. “The Americans should know that any US military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage,” he warned. Khamenei’s statement appeared to be in direct response to comments made by US President Donald Trump a day earlier. Also read: 'Tankers moving closer, warships deployed': Is US military ready to enter Israel-Iran war? Here's what the weapon movement suggest Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran On Tuesday (17 June), President Trump demanded that Iran surrender without conditions. He also revealed that the US intelligence community knows Khamenei’s exact location. “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there. We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump wrote. His comments have heightened fears that the US could become directly involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel, something Tehran has repeatedly cautioned against. Israel-Iran war enters day six The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has now entered its sixth day, with both sides exchanging continuous air strikes. The hostilities began on Friday when Israel launched attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, claiming Tehran was secretly working on a nuclear weapon, an allegation Iran firmly denies. So far, at least 224 people have been killed in Iran and 24 in Israel, according to official figures.

This was his first public statement since Israel carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and killed several senior Iranian commanders and scientists on 12 June.

Israel-Iran war: Khamenei's four-word reply to Trump's 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER' warning - What did Iran's Supreme Leader say?

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (June 18) warned Israel that it would be punished for making a "huge mistake".In a televised address, the Iranian leader vowed that Israel will be punished amid heightened tensions as the Israel-Iran war escalates.However, Khamenei did not mention the nature of the "mistake" he was talking about, he definitely signalled a strong response from Iran as Israel continues to launch strikes.<h2>'Era of hit and run over'</h2>Khamenei further stressed that the era of hit-and-run is over and "the Zionist regime" will be punished for the crime they committed.“The Zionist regime must know that the era of hit-and-run is over,” Khamenei said. “They will be punished for the crime they have committed.”This comes just hours after his televised address, in which he warned the US against military intervention and asserted that Iran would not surrender to "imposed peace or war".&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-speech-donald-trump-1750240765362">Also read: 'US strike will have serious consequences': Khamenei says 'Iran will not surrender' in first address after Israel's strike - Here's what he said</a><h2>'Iran will never surrender'</h2>The Iranian leader slammed the "threatening and ridiculous statements" made by US President Donald Trump, and warned that any US military intervention will undoubtedly cause "irreparable damage."He said that "wise people who know Iran, its people, and its history never speak to this nation in the language of threats, because Iranians are not those who surrender".He then praised the "steadfast, courageous, and timely behaviour" of the Iranian nation' as Israel continued to attack the Iranian region.“The Iranian nation will stand firm against an imposed war, just as it will stand firm against an imposed peace, and this nation will not surrender to anyone in the face of imposition,” Tasnim news agency quotes him as saying.&nbsp;

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (June 18) warned Israel that it would be punished for making a huge mistake. 

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (June 18) warned Israel that it would be punished for making a "huge mistake". In a televised address, the Iranian leader vowed that Israel will be punished amid heightened tensions as the Israel-Iran war escalates. However, Khamenei did not mention the nature of the "mistake" he was talking about, he definitely signalled a strong response from Iran as Israel continues to launch strikes. 'Era of hit and run over' Khamenei further stressed that the era of hit-and-run is over and "the Zionist regime" will be punished for the crime they committed. “The Zionist regime must know that the era of hit-and-run is over,” Khamenei said. “They will be punished for the crime they have committed.” This comes just hours after his televised address, in which he warned the US against military intervention and asserted that Iran would not surrender to "imposed peace or war". Also read: 'US strike will have serious consequences': Khamenei says 'Iran will not surrender' in first address after Israel's strike - Here's what he said 'Iran will never surrender' The Iranian leader slammed the "threatening and ridiculous statements" made by US President Donald Trump, and warned that any US military intervention will undoubtedly cause "irreparable damage." He said that "wise people who know Iran, its people, and its history never speak to this nation in the language of threats, because Iranians are not those who surrender". He then praised the "steadfast, courageous, and timely behaviour" of the Iranian nation' as Israel continued to attack the Iranian region. “The Iranian nation will stand firm against an imposed war, just as it will stand firm against an imposed peace, and this nation will not surrender to anyone in the face of imposition,” Tasnim news agency quotes him as saying.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (June 18) warned Israel that it would be punished for making a "huge mistake".

'Israel will be PUNISHED for making huge mistake': Khamenei warns Israel, says 'era of hit-and-run is over'

Israel-Iran War: Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave multiple threats to Iran, including the assassination of its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In his recent interview with ABC News, Netanyahu said that if Israel were to kill Khamenei, the ongoing war could end.&nbsp;Just a day later, Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, issued a more direct warning, saying Khamenei could meet the same fate as former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.&nbsp;Since then, the question around who can succeed Khamenei for the role of Iran's next Ayatollah has picked a pace.&nbsp;Here are some top contenders who can lead the Islamic Republic after Khamenei.&nbsp;Mojtaba Khamenei&nbsp;After Ali Khamenei, his son Mojtaba Khamenei can take the position. Mojataba was first in the spotlight after the assassination of Iranian President Ismail Haniyeh. &nbsp;&nbsp;In any situation where Khamenei would not be able to take the lead, Mojatab is the topmost contender for the highest role in the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;Mojtaba was born in &nbsp;1969 and has strong ties with both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s clerical establishment. He served in the final phase of the Iran-Iraq war and is now a mid-ranking cleric.&nbsp;Alireza Arafi&nbsp;Another key contender is Alireza Arafi, a trusted aide of Khamenei. &nbsp;He holds multiple key positions in the Islamic Republic - including deputy chairman of the Assembly of Experts, member of the Guardian Council, and Friday prayer leader in Qom.&nbsp;Ali Asghar Hejazi&nbsp;Hejazi is responsible for overseeing political security affairs at the Supreme Leader’s office. He is well-known for his behind-the-scenes influence.&nbsp;Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei&nbsp;Mohseni Ejei is third in line, having spent decades in the judiciary and intelligence circles of Iran. He previously served as Iran’s intelligence minister under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and has held various senior legal posts, including attorney general and judiciary spokesperson.&nbsp;Others in line&nbsp;In addition, some other contenders for the role are: Mohammad Golpayegani, the long-serving chief of Khamenei’s office; former foreign ministers Ali Akbar Velayati and Kamal Kharazi, and former parliament speaker Ali Larijani.&nbsp;

If not Ali Khamenei, then who? Top contenders who can replace Iran Supreme Leader

Israel-Iran War: Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave multiple threats to Iran, including the assassination of its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In his recent interview with ABC News, Netanyahu said that if Israel were to kill Khamenei, the ongoing war could end. Just a day later, Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, issued a more direct warning, saying Khamenei could meet the same fate as former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Since then, the question around who can succeed Khamenei for the role of Iran's next Ayatollah has picked a pace. Here are some top contenders who can lead the Islamic Republic after Khamenei. Mojtaba Khamenei After Ali Khamenei, his son Mojtaba Khamenei can take the position. Mojataba was first in the spotlight after the assassination of Iranian President Ismail Haniyeh. In any situation where Khamenei would not be able to take the lead, Mojatab is the topmost contender for the highest role in the Islamic Republic. Mojtaba was born in 1969 and has strong ties with both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s clerical establishment. He served in the final phase of the Iran-Iraq war and is now a mid-ranking cleric. Alireza Arafi Another key contender is Alireza Arafi, a trusted aide of Khamenei. He holds multiple key positions in the Islamic Republic - including deputy chairman of the Assembly of Experts, member of the Guardian Council, and Friday prayer leader in Qom. Ali Asghar Hejazi Hejazi is responsible for overseeing political security affairs at the Supreme Leader’s office. He is well-known for his behind-the-scenes influence. Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei Mohseni Ejei is third in line, having spent decades in the judiciary and intelligence circles of Iran. He previously served as Iran’s intelligence minister under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and has held various senior legal posts, including attorney general and judiciary spokesperson. Others in line In addition, some other contenders for the role are: Mohammad Golpayegani, the long-serving chief of Khamenei’s office; former foreign ministers Ali Akbar Velayati and Kamal Kharazi, and former parliament speaker Ali Larijani.

Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave multiple threats to Iran, including the assassination of its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In his recent interview with ABC News, Netanyahu said that if Israel were to kill Khamenei, the ongoing war could end.

If not Ali Khamenei then who? Top contenders who can replace Iran's Supreme Leader

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday (June 18) addressed the nation via a televised address, first after Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear facilities on Friday.Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said, “The Zionist regime has committed a serious mistake and must prepare to face the consequences. Iran will neither forgive the breach of its airspace nor forget the blood of its martyrs.”"They should know that Iran will not surrender and any US strike will have serious, irreparable consequences," he said.He said that "wise people who know Iran, its people, and its history never speak to this nation in the language of threats, because Iranians are not those who surrender".“The Iranian nation will stand firm against an imposed war, just as it will stand firm against an imposed peace, and this nation will not surrender to anyone in the face of imposition,” Tasnim news agency quotes him as saying.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-not-going-to-kill-khamenei-at-least-for-now-trump-warns-us-knows-where-iran-s-supreme-leader-is-hiding-but-rules-out-strike-1750178340493">'Not going to kill Khamenei, for now': Trump warns US knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader is hiding</a>Khamenei's statement comes after US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (17 June) demanded a 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER' and claimed that the United States knows the exact location of Khamenei but will not kill him, at least for now.“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.Multiple media reports circulating online claimed that Trump had recently turned down an Israeli proposal to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei.When asked about these reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News on Monday that taking out Khamenei would not make the situation worse, but would end the conflict.“It’s not going to escalate the conflict, it’s going to end the conflict,” he said, hinting that Israel has not ruled out taking out Iran's Supreme Leader.<h2>Israel-Iran war enters day six</h2>The latest round of hostilities between Israel and Iran entered its sixth day on Wednesday, as both countries continued exchanging heavy air strikes.The conflict began when Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites on Friday. Israel claimed Iran is secretly developing a nuclear weapon, something which Tehran has consistently denied.At least 224 people have been killed in Iran and 24 people killed in Israel since the conflict started.

Khamenei's statement comes after US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (17 June) demanded a 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER' and claimed that the United States knows the exact location of Khamenei but will not kill him, at least for now.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday (June 18) addressed the nation via a televised address, first after Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear facilities on Friday. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said, “The Zionist regime has committed a serious mistake and must prepare to face the consequences. Iran will neither forgive the breach of its airspace nor forget the blood of its martyrs.” "They should know that Iran will not surrender and any US strike will have serious, irreparable consequences," he said. He said that "wise people who know Iran, its people, and its history never speak to this nation in the language of threats, because Iranians are not those who surrender". “The Iranian nation will stand firm against an imposed war, just as it will stand firm against an imposed peace, and this nation will not surrender to anyone in the face of imposition,” Tasnim news agency quotes him as saying. Also read: 'Not going to kill Khamenei, for now': Trump warns US knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader is hiding Khamenei's statement comes after US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (17 June) demanded a 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER' and claimed that the United States knows the exact location of Khamenei but will not kill him, at least for now. “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. Multiple media reports circulating online claimed that Trump had recently turned down an Israeli proposal to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei. When asked about these reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News on Monday that taking out Khamenei would not make the situation worse, but would end the conflict. “It’s not going to escalate the conflict, it’s going to end the conflict,” he said, hinting that Israel has not ruled out taking out Iran's Supreme Leader. Israel-Iran war enters day six The latest round of hostilities between Israel and Iran entered its sixth day on Wednesday, as both countries continued exchanging heavy air strikes. The conflict began when Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites on Friday. Israel claimed Iran is secretly developing a nuclear weapon, something which Tehran has consistently denied. At least 224 people have been killed in Iran and 24 people killed in Israel since the conflict started.

Khamenei's statement comes after US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (17 June) demanded a 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER' and claimed that the United States knows the exact location of Khamenei but will not kill him, at least for now.

'US strike will have serious consequences': Khamenei says 'Iran will not surrender' in first address after Israel's strike - Here's what he said

As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, Iran issued a threat to United States and said that if it becomes directly involved in Israel's military campaign, it will face the same response like Israel. The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Ali Bahreini, in Geneva said on Wednesday (Jun18) spoke to reporters and repeated Islamic nation's claims that it sees the US as "complicit in what Israel is doing." His comments came minutes before the televised address of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.&nbsp;On nuclear programme, Bahreini said that Iran will not give up on nuclear facilities, as it sees it as its “right.” He reiterated that Iran is not using nuclear energy for any military purposes. He also said that Iranian regime has no hopes from any international organization or any other country, and they will act independently.<h2>What more the Iranian ambassador said?</h2><ol><li>“We are ready to give appropriate response, we will follow the action of US and at any time any point if we come to the conclusion that US is directly involved in attacks against Iran, we will start responding to US,” he said.</li><li>"We will not show any reluctance in defending our people, security and land - we will respond seriously and strongly, without restraint," Ali Bahreini said.</li></ol>3. “For us this is our right to use nuclear for peaceful purposes. There are two things: Iran is not going to give up to use nuclear energy for peaceful purpose and Iran is not using nuclear programme for any military purpose,” he added. &nbsp;4. Bahreini slammed Trump and said that his remarks were "completely unwarranted and very hostile. We cannot ignore them. We are vigilant about what Trump is saying. We will put it in our calculations and assessments." 5. “IAEA even stated that there is no evidence that Iran is following any kind of military activity, we have abided by all international norms. There is no evidence that there is violation by Iran.”&nbsp;6. “Israel is attacking humanity, Iran is fighting not only for Iranians but for the rights of everyone,” he said.&nbsp;

The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Ali Bahreini said that US will see the same response as Israel if it gets directly involved in the conflict

As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, Iran issued a threat to United States and said that if it becomes directly involved in Israel's military campaign, it will face the same response like Israel. The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Ali Bahreini, in Geneva said on Wednesday (Jun18) spoke to reporters and repeated Islamic nation's claims that it sees the US as "complicit in what Israel is doing." His comments came minutes before the televised address of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. On nuclear programme, Bahreini said that Iran will not give up on nuclear facilities, as it sees it as its “right.” He reiterated that Iran is not using nuclear energy for any military purposes. He also said that Iranian regime has no hopes from any international organization or any other country, and they will act independently. What more the Iranian ambassador said? “We are ready to give appropriate response, we will follow the action of US and at any time any point if we come to the conclusion that US is directly involved in attacks against Iran, we will start responding to US,” he said. "We will not show any reluctance in defending our people, security and land - we will respond seriously and strongly, without restraint," Ali Bahreini said. 3. “For us this is our right to use nuclear for peaceful purposes. There are two things: Iran is not going to give up to use nuclear energy for peaceful purpose and Iran is not using nuclear programme for any military purpose,” he added. 4. Bahreini slammed Trump and said that his remarks were "completely unwarranted and very hostile. We cannot ignore them. We are vigilant about what Trump is saying. We will put it in our calculations and assessments." 5. “IAEA even stated that there is no evidence that Iran is following any kind of military activity, we have abided by all international norms. There is no evidence that there is violation by Iran.” 6. “Israel is attacking humanity, Iran is fighting not only for Iranians but for the rights of everyone,” he said.

The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Ali Bahreini said that US will see the same response as Israel if it gets directly involved in the conflict

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