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Israel-Iran War: The Middle East is in chaos after Israel and Iran landed into a massive war since Friday (June 13). It all started when Israel launched a barrage of missiles at Iran on Friday and killed its top officials. It's the fifth day into the war, and the dramatic exchange of aerial strikes is still ongoing between the two nations.&nbsp;Amid this chaos, one question has passed everyone's mind - how long can these countries keep up with this war?&nbsp;An unnamed US official has told The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that Israel is already running low on defensive “Arrow” missile interceptors, and it's just the fifth day into the war. The situation has raised concerns that Israel may not last longer in the ongoing conflict with the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;Since the war was launched by Israel to remove the “existential threat” of the Iranian nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities, Tehran has launched 370 missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel. So far, around two dozen people have been killed and over 500 have been wounded in Israel. Donald Trump-led America is well aware of the shortage of Arrow and is working to support Israel with weapons, the reports said.&nbsp;But the American stocks are also limited.&nbsp;The US newspaper said that having dispatched many to Israel, “there is now concern about the US burning through interceptors as well."&nbsp;Meanwhile, a report was published in The Washington Post saying that Israel can maintain its air defence for only 10-12 days at the current rate of Iranian attacks. After this, the cited source said, Israel would need the US to enter the war against Iran.&nbsp;Moreover, Israel “will need to select what they want to intercept” later this week, the source told the American newspaper.&nbsp;“The system is already overwhelmed," they added.&nbsp;How is Israel handling the situation?&nbsp;&nbsp;Now, as Israeli media claimed, the Netanyahu-led regime deliberately lets some missiles fall, knowing that they will end up in open areas. But when it faces a large barrage of missiles from the Islamic Republic, Israel has been unable to shoot down all missiles that were headed towards populated areas.&nbsp;In the recent conflict, Iran has focused on dense population centres, meaning the few missiles that are not intercepted are more likely to cause harm.&nbsp;

Israel running low on missile interceptors? Can last only 10-12 days in war with Iran. Here is what is ahead for Netanyahu

Israel-Iran War: The Middle East is in chaos after Israel and Iran landed into a massive war since Friday (June 13). It all started when Israel launched a barrage of missiles at Iran on Friday and killed its top officials. It's the fifth day into the war, and the dramatic exchange of aerial strikes is still ongoing between the two nations. Amid this chaos, one question has passed everyone's mind - how long can these countries keep up with this war? An unnamed US official has told The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that Israel is already running low on defensive “Arrow” missile interceptors, and it's just the fifth day into the war. The situation has raised concerns that Israel may not last longer in the ongoing conflict with the Islamic Republic. Since the war was launched by Israel to remove the “existential threat” of the Iranian nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities, Tehran has launched 370 missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel. So far, around two dozen people have been killed and over 500 have been wounded in Israel. Donald Trump-led America is well aware of the shortage of Arrow and is working to support Israel with weapons, the reports said. But the American stocks are also limited. The US newspaper said that having dispatched many to Israel, “there is now concern about the US burning through interceptors as well." Meanwhile, a report was published in The Washington Post saying that Israel can maintain its air defence for only 10-12 days at the current rate of Iranian attacks. After this, the cited source said, Israel would need the US to enter the war against Iran. Moreover, Israel “will need to select what they want to intercept” later this week, the source told the American newspaper. “The system is already overwhelmed," they added. How is Israel handling the situation? Now, as Israeli media claimed, the Netanyahu-led regime deliberately lets some missiles fall, knowing that they will end up in open areas. But when it faces a large barrage of missiles from the Islamic Republic, Israel has been unable to shoot down all missiles that were headed towards populated areas. In the recent conflict, Iran has focused on dense population centres, meaning the few missiles that are not intercepted are more likely to cause harm.

Amid the ongoing war with Iran, reports said that Israel is running low on missiles and weapons and can last only 10-12 days into the conflict. Sources have said that Netanyahu would need the US to jump in against Khamenei.&nbsp;

Israel running low on missile interceptors? Can last only '10-12 days' in war with Iran. Here's what's ahead for Netanyahu

The Israel-Iran war has seen some of the most high-profile assassinations in recent years, including top aides of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, commanders of the regular army and parallel military force IRGC, as well as several nuclear scientists. But in the blood-stained history of modern Iran, such assassinations and targeted killings are nothing new. Those killed include presidents and prime ministers, as well as military chiefs. The murders were carried out by the Iran regime, Iran's foreign enemies like Israel, or by groups opposed to the Islamic Republic. Here is a look at major assassinations in Iran since it achieved nationhood.<h2>Political assassinations linked to the Pahlavi Dynasty (1925–1979)</h2>Prime Minister Abdolhossein Hazhir was shot dead in Tehran on 4 November 1948 by a member of the Fada’iyan-e Islam, a radical Islamist group. The pro-West politician was killed for backing the monarchy and alleged foreign influence.&nbsp; Another Prime Minister Haj Ali Razmara was assassinated on 7 March 1951 outside the Baharestan Mosque in Tehran.&nbsp;The assassin was a member of the Fada’iyan-e Islam. The PM was killed for his secular policies and for holding talks with the British on nationalisation of Iran's oil. Prime Minister Amir-Abbas Hoveida,&nbsp;who had already faced an assassination attempt, was executed on 7 April 1979. Hoveida was a long-serving prime minister under the Shah regime, having been in the post from 1965 to 1977. After the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Hoveida was executed at the end of a summary trial by the Islamic Revolutionary Court. He was one of the many Pahlavi-era elites eliminated by the Islamic Republic regime. &nbsp;Shahriar Shafiq, a nephew of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Naval officer, was shot dead in Paris on 7 December 1979. Later, an Iranian official claimed responsibility. This was an instance of how the Islamic Republic regime targeted loyalists of the Shah regime abroad. Shapour Bakhtiar, the last prime minister under the Shah, who was opposed to the Islamic Revolution, was also killed abroad. While living in exile, Baktiar was stabbed to death in Paris by Iranian intelligence operatives posing as businessmen, on 6 August 1991.<h2>Killings of key figures associated with Islamic Republic: The 1981 mayhem</h2>The killings of top leaders associated with the 1979 Islamic Revolution started as early as 1981. That year saw assassinations of at least four major figures, including a prime minister, a president and a chief justice. Notably, &nbsp;the same year saw an assassination attempt on Ali Khamenei, then a presidential candidate, but he survived. &nbsp;Mohammad Beheshti, the Chief Justice under the Islamic Republic, was killed in a bombing on 28 June 1981 at the Islamic Republic Party headquarters in Tehran. The People’s Mujahedin of Iran or MEK was behind the attack that also killed 70 other high-ranking officials. Beheshti was a key figure in establishing the judiciary of the Islamic Republic.<h2>A single bombing that wiped out the political leaders of Iran</h2>One of the most high-profile attacks that caused multiple assassinations was a bombing of the presidential office in Tehran on 30 August 1981. The blast killed President Mohammad Ali Rajai,&nbsp;Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar and Colonel Vahid Dastjardi, the head of the national police. The MEK was responsible for the attack that targeted the regime’s leadership. Bahonar, a cleric, was a key ideologue of the Islamic Republic, while Dastjardi was a senior security official, making him among the first military-related targets of the Islamic Republic. Ali Sayad Shirazi, Chief Commander of the Army was shot dead on 10 April 1999 outside his home in Tehran by an MEK operative. Shirazi was a key military figure during the Iran-Iraq War, serving as the deputy chief of the General Staff when he was killed.<h2>Iranian regime's ‘chain murders’ targeting intellectuals and secularists</h2>The Islamic Republic regime targeted many dissidents and intellectuals opposed to the regime in the 1980s and 90s. Most prominent among these was the ‘chain murders’ of 1998. These were targeted killings of secular activists orchestrated by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence. &nbsp;Among the victims was Dariush Forouhar, Minister of Labor under Pahlavi era, &nbsp;killed on 22 November 1998 along with his wife. The couple was stabbed to death at their home in Tehran.<h2> The military chiefs taken out from 2020 to 2024</h2>The killings of military leaders of Iran were among the top priorities of its enemies, particularly Israel and the US. The most prominent among these is Qasem Soleimani, the commander of IRGC's Quds Force. On 3 January 2020, he was assassinated in a US drone strike near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. Soleimani was not just another military official: he was an awe-inspiring leader of Iran who played a major role in regional operations that included training and arming anti-Israel militant groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. Soleimani was targeted by the US administration of Donald Trump during his first term in office, with reported help from Israel.&nbsp; &nbsp;On 1 April, 2024, Israel conducted an air strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, killing Mohammad Reza Zahedi, the commander of IRGC's Quds Force. Zahedi was a senior commander overseeing IRGC operations in Syria and Lebanon, and the highest-ranking IRGC officer killed since Soleimani.<h2> Wiped out: Top leaders and military officials killed in the June 2025 Israeli strikes on Iran</h2>Numerous senior officials, both political and military chiefs, were killed during the first days of Israel's military offensive against Iran. They were killed between June 13, when the operation started, and June 15. Among the political figures, the most prominent to have been killed was Ali Shamkhani, senior Adviser to Supreme Leader. Shamkhani was a former IRGC Navy commander who served as national security chief in 2013–2023. He was also a top nuclear negotiator of Iran. Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran during the ongoing Operation Rising Lion. Bagheri was the highest-ranking military official under Supreme Leader Khamenei, and had coordinated operations of Iran’s regular armed forces and the IRGC. The same Israeli attack also killed Hossein Salami, the IRGC Commander-in-Chief. Salami was a &nbsp;major general leading the IRGC since 2019. Gholamali Rashid, Commander of Khatam-al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, was another military leader killed in the Israeli offensive in Tehran. The major general used to coordinate joint military operations between the IRGC and the regular army. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, IRGC Aerospace Force Commander who oversaw Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programmes, was also killed in the Israeli airstrike. &nbsp;He was among the architects of Iranian attacks on Israel in 2024, in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Mohammad Kazemi, IRGC Intelligence Chief was killed in the Israeli airstrike in Tehran on June 15, along with Hassan Mohaqiq, IRGC Intelligence Deputy Chief.&nbsp;Mohsen Bagheri, IRGC Intelligence Officer,&nbsp; was also killed in the same airstrike.&nbsp;Gholamreza Mehrabi, Deputy Intelligence Chief of Armed Forces , Mehdi Rabbani, Deputy Commander of Operations for Armed Forces, Davood Sheikhian, Air Defense Commander, and Khosro Hassani, Deputy Intelligence Chief of IRGC Aerospace Unit were all killed in Israeli air strikes on 13 June.&nbsp; Those killed by Israel this month were key figures of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's inner circle. There is talk in the international media that Khamenei himself might soon become a target of assassination. That, if it happens, would be the most high-profile assassination in the blood-stained history of modern-day Iran.

Story of modern Iran is pockmarked by assassinations of political and military leaders, intellectuals, activists and dissidents inside the country and abroad. 

The Israel-Iran war has seen some of the most high-profile assassinations in recent years, including top aides of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, commanders of the regular army and parallel military force IRGC, as well as several nuclear scientists. But in the blood-stained history of modern Iran, such assassinations and targeted killings are nothing new. Those killed include presidents and prime ministers, as well as military chiefs. The murders were carried out by the Iran regime, Iran's foreign enemies like Israel, or by groups opposed to the Islamic Republic. Here is a look at major assassinations in Iran since it achieved nationhood. Political assassinations linked to the Pahlavi Dynasty (1925–1979) Prime Minister Abdolhossein Hazhir was shot dead in Tehran on 4 November 1948 by a member of the Fada’iyan-e Islam, a radical Islamist group. The pro-West politician was killed for backing the monarchy and alleged foreign influence. Another Prime Minister Haj Ali Razmara was assassinated on 7 March 1951 outside the Baharestan Mosque in Tehran. The assassin was a member of the Fada’iyan-e Islam. The PM was killed for his secular policies and for holding talks with the British on nationalisation of Iran's oil. Prime Minister Amir-Abbas Hoveida, who had already faced an assassination attempt, was executed on 7 April 1979. Hoveida was a long-serving prime minister under the Shah regime, having been in the post from 1965 to 1977. After the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Hoveida was executed at the end of a summary trial by the Islamic Revolutionary Court. He was one of the many Pahlavi-era elites eliminated by the Islamic Republic regime. Shahriar Shafiq, a nephew of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Naval officer, was shot dead in Paris on 7 December 1979. Later, an Iranian official claimed responsibility. This was an instance of how the Islamic Republic regime targeted loyalists of the Shah regime abroad. Shapour Bakhtiar, the last prime minister under the Shah, who was opposed to the Islamic Revolution, was also killed abroad. While living in exile, Baktiar was stabbed to death in Paris by Iranian intelligence operatives posing as businessmen, on 6 August 1991. Killings of key figures associated with Islamic Republic: The 1981 mayhem The killings of top leaders associated with the 1979 Islamic Revolution started as early as 1981. That year saw assassinations of at least four major figures, including a prime minister, a president and a chief justice. Notably, the same year saw an assassination attempt on Ali Khamenei, then a presidential candidate, but he survived. Mohammad Beheshti, the Chief Justice under the Islamic Republic, was killed in a bombing on 28 June 1981 at the Islamic Republic Party headquarters in Tehran. The People’s Mujahedin of Iran or MEK was behind the attack that also killed 70 other high-ranking officials. Beheshti was a key figure in establishing the judiciary of the Islamic Republic. A single bombing that wiped out the political leaders of Iran One of the most high-profile attacks that caused multiple assassinations was a bombing of the presidential office in Tehran on 30 August 1981. The blast killed President Mohammad Ali Rajai, Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar and Colonel Vahid Dastjardi, the head of the national police. The MEK was responsible for the attack that targeted the regime’s leadership. Bahonar, a cleric, was a key ideologue of the Islamic Republic, while Dastjardi was a senior security official, making him among the first military-related targets of the Islamic Republic. Ali Sayad Shirazi, Chief Commander of the Army was shot dead on 10 April 1999 outside his home in Tehran by an MEK operative. Shirazi was a key military figure during the Iran-Iraq War, serving as the deputy chief of the General Staff when he was killed. Iranian regime's ‘chain murders’ targeting intellectuals and secularists The Islamic Republic regime targeted many dissidents and intellectuals opposed to the regime in the 1980s and 90s. Most prominent among these was the ‘chain murders’ of 1998. These were targeted killings of secular activists orchestrated by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence. Among the victims was Dariush Forouhar, Minister of Labor under Pahlavi era, killed on 22 November 1998 along with his wife. The couple was stabbed to death at their home in Tehran. The military chiefs taken out from 2020 to 2024 The killings of military leaders of Iran were among the top priorities of its enemies, particularly Israel and the US. The most prominent among these is Qasem Soleimani, the commander of IRGC's Quds Force. On 3 January 2020, he was assassinated in a US drone strike near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. Soleimani was not just another military official: he was an awe-inspiring leader of Iran who played a major role in regional operations that included training and arming anti-Israel militant groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. Soleimani was targeted by the US administration of Donald Trump during his first term in office, with reported help from Israel. On 1 April, 2024, Israel conducted an air strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, killing Mohammad Reza Zahedi, the commander of IRGC's Quds Force. Zahedi was a senior commander overseeing IRGC operations in Syria and Lebanon, and the highest-ranking IRGC officer killed since Soleimani. Wiped out: Top leaders and military officials killed in the June 2025 Israeli strikes on Iran Numerous senior officials, both political and military chiefs, were killed during the first days of Israel's military offensive against Iran. They were killed between June 13, when the operation started, and June 15. Among the political figures, the most prominent to have been killed was Ali Shamkhani, senior Adviser to Supreme Leader. Shamkhani was a former IRGC Navy commander who served as national security chief in 2013–2023. He was also a top nuclear negotiator of Iran. Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran during the ongoing Operation Rising Lion. Bagheri was the highest-ranking military official under Supreme Leader Khamenei, and had coordinated operations of Iran’s regular armed forces and the IRGC. The same Israeli attack also killed Hossein Salami, the IRGC Commander-in-Chief. Salami was a major general leading the IRGC since 2019. Gholamali Rashid, Commander of Khatam-al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, was another military leader killed in the Israeli offensive in Tehran. The major general used to coordinate joint military operations between the IRGC and the regular army. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, IRGC Aerospace Force Commander who oversaw Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programmes, was also killed in the Israeli airstrike. He was among the architects of Iranian attacks on Israel in 2024, in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Mohammad Kazemi, IRGC Intelligence Chief was killed in the Israeli airstrike in Tehran on June 15, along with Hassan Mohaqiq, IRGC Intelligence Deputy Chief. Mohsen Bagheri, IRGC Intelligence Officer, was also killed in the same airstrike. Gholamreza Mehrabi, Deputy Intelligence Chief of Armed Forces , Mehdi Rabbani, Deputy Commander of Operations for Armed Forces, Davood Sheikhian, Air Defense Commander, and Khosro Hassani, Deputy Intelligence Chief of IRGC Aerospace Unit were all killed in Israeli air strikes on 13 June. Those killed by Israel this month were key figures of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's inner circle. There is talk in the international media that Khamenei himself might soon become a target of assassination. That, if it happens, would be the most high-profile assassination in the blood-stained history of modern-day Iran.

Modern Iran's history is pockmarked by assassinations of political and military leaders, intellectuals, activists and dissidents inside the country and abroad.&nbsp;

Assassination Nation: From PMs and presidents to military chiefs, modern Iran's story is marked by murders of its top leaders

On Wednesday (June 18), Iran claimed it fired hypersonic missiles at Israel. This is the latest attack as Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged no mercy. Earlier, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a statement said they have full control of Israeli skies in the recent attack as reported by IRNA news agency. "Today’s attack made it clear that we have gained full control of the sky over the occupied territories (Israel - TASS), and that their residents are entirely defenseless against Iranian missile strikes," the IRGC stated.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-iran-identified-monitored-and-executed-mossad-spy-esmail-fekri-wion-explains-1750058632770">How Iran identified, monitored, and executed Mossad spy Esmail Fekri | WION Explains</a> As Iran carries of Operation Honest Promise III, in the 11th round of strikes Fattah-1 missiles were used. These missiles were also used Operation True Promise II against Jerusalem in 2024. As the Israel-Iran tension intensify, Khamenei took to X to post, “We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy.” Also wrote, “The Iranian people are with us. They support the Armed Forces, and the Islamic Republic will triumph over the Zionist regime, by the will of God. This is a certainty that the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces will deal heavy blows to this evil Zionist enemy.”<h2>All you need to know about Fattah-1 Hypersonic Missile</h2><ul><li>&nbsp;Fattah is Iran’s first hypersonic missile and was named by the Supreme leader Khamenei. The hypersonic missile was first unveiled in 2023.</li><li>This was christened ‘Israel striker’, that’s how IRGC describes it, a response to Israel’s most touted missile interceptors, Iron Dome and Arrow.</li><li>The missile has a range of up to 1,400 kilometres and can carry 200 kilograms of explosives. Fattah-1 can travel at a speed of 17,900/Kmph.&nbsp;</li><li>It is also equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle warhead. The length of the missile is 12 meters is and it is said to be designed to evade enemy defences. &nbsp;</li></ul>

On Wednesday (June 18), Iran claimed it fired hypersonic missiles at Israel. This is the latest attack as Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged no mercy. 

On Wednesday (June 18), Iran claimed it fired hypersonic missiles at Israel. This is the latest attack as Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged no mercy. Earlier, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a statement said they have full control of Israeli skies in the recent attack as reported by IRNA news agency. "Today’s attack made it clear that we have gained full control of the sky over the occupied territories (Israel - TASS), and that their residents are entirely defenseless against Iranian missile strikes," the IRGC stated. Also read: How Iran identified, monitored, and executed Mossad spy Esmail Fekri | WION Explains As Iran carries of Operation Honest Promise III, in the 11th round of strikes Fattah-1 missiles were used. These missiles were also used Operation True Promise II against Jerusalem in 2024. As the Israel-Iran tension intensify, Khamenei took to X to post, “We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy.” Also wrote, “The Iranian people are with us. They support the Armed Forces, and the Islamic Republic will triumph over the Zionist regime, by the will of God. This is a certainty that the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces will deal heavy blows to this evil Zionist enemy.” All you need to know about Fattah-1 Hypersonic Missile Fattah is Iran’s first hypersonic missile and was named by the Supreme leader Khamenei. The hypersonic missile was first unveiled in 2023. This was christened ‘Israel striker’, that’s how IRGC describes it, a response to Israel’s most touted missile interceptors, Iron Dome and Arrow. The missile has a range of up to 1,400 kilometres and can carry 200 kilograms of explosives. Fattah-1 can travel at a speed of 17,900/Kmph. It is also equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle warhead. The length of the missile is 12 meters is and it is said to be designed to evade enemy defences.

On Wednesday (June 18), Iran claimed it fired hypersonic missiles at Israel. This is the latest attack as Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged no mercy.&nbsp;

Iran calls Fattah-1 hypersonic missile 'Israel striker'. All you need to know

Israel-Iran War: Amid the ongoing tensions with Iran, the Israeli military claimed that on Wednesday (June 18), it launched an extensive airstrike on Iran's military infrastructure using 50 fighter jets. The IDF also said that the Iranian centrifuge production site in Tehran was also targeted in the overnight strike. The strikes came as one of the most significant attacks in the ongoing war between the Israeli Republic and Netanyahu's regime.&nbsp;Taking to the social media platform X, the IDF said it had attacked a "centrifuge production site and several weapons production sites of the Iranian regime last night."&nbsp;The Israeli Army said, "More than 50 Air Force fighter jets, under precise intelligence guidance from the Intelligence Branch, have completed a series of attacks on military targets in the Tehran area in recent hours."The IDF said that the site in Tehran attacked was responsible for expanding the scope and rate of Iran's uranium enrichment to develop nuclear weapons.&nbsp;Moreover, Israel also claimed of attacked several weapons production sites of the Islamic Republic.The Israeli Army said that among the attacked plants, "a site for the production of raw materials and components for assembling the surface-to-surface missiles that the Iranian regime has launched and continues to launch towards the State of Israel," was also included.&nbsp;Israel said the attack was aimed at the IDF's effort to damage the Iranian regime's nuclear weapons program. &nbsp;&nbsp;Why is it a big deal?&nbsp;Centrifuges are essential to uranium enrichment. It is a process to refine uranium for civilian energy use - and for nuclear weapons production.&nbsp;Centrifuges are very delicate machines and are used to spin uranium hexafluoride gas at extremely high speeds. Hence, even a minor disruption like a power cut can collapse the entire process.&nbsp;How bad is the situation for Iran?&nbsp;&nbsp;This came after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that there is a strong possibility that all the 15,000 centrifuges (roughly), operating at Iran's biggest uranium enrichment plant at Natanz, were badly damaged or destroyed in the ongoing war, either by Israeli strikes or a power cut.&nbsp;Previously, Israel targeted the Isfahan uranium conversion facility, which turns raw mined uranium into uranium hexafluoride (UF6), a feed gas for centrifuges.&nbsp;&nbsp;IAEA chief Rafael Grossi elaborated on the damage to four buildings at Isfahan - “The central chemical laboratory, a uranium conversion plant, the Tehran reactor fuel manufacturing plant and the UF4 [uranium tetrafluoride] to EU [enriched uranium] metal processing facility, which was under construction.”&nbsp;In addition, an unnamed Israeli official told the news agency Reuters that the Fordo plant, built into a mountain near the holy central city of Qom, has not been attacked yet, but it might happen.&nbsp;This was days after Israel’s ambassador in Washington, Yechiel Leiter, told Fox News that this entire war between Israel and Iran will have to be "completed with the elimination of Fordo."&nbsp;He said there was no point in this entire war if Israel left an infrastructure like &nbsp;Fordo in place.&nbsp;

Israel strikes Iran centrifuge production and weapons manufacturing sites - why it is a big blow to Khamenei nuke desire | WION Explains 

Israel-Iran War: Amid the ongoing tensions with Iran, the Israeli military claimed that on Wednesday (June 18), it launched an extensive airstrike on Iran's military infrastructure using 50 fighter jets. The IDF also said that the Iranian centrifuge production site in Tehran was also targeted in the overnight strike. The strikes came as one of the most significant attacks in the ongoing war between the Israeli Republic and Netanyahu's regime. Taking to the social media platform X, the IDF said it had attacked a "centrifuge production site and several weapons production sites of the Iranian regime last night." The Israeli Army said, "More than 50 Air Force fighter jets, under precise intelligence guidance from the Intelligence Branch, have completed a series of attacks on military targets in the Tehran area in recent hours." The IDF said that the site in Tehran attacked was responsible for expanding the scope and rate of Iran's uranium enrichment to develop nuclear weapons. Moreover, Israel also claimed of attacked several weapons production sites of the Islamic Republic. The Israeli Army said that among the attacked plants, "a site for the production of raw materials and components for assembling the surface-to-surface missiles that the Iranian regime has launched and continues to launch towards the State of Israel," was also included. Israel said the attack was aimed at the IDF's effort to damage the Iranian regime's nuclear weapons program. Why is it a big deal? Centrifuges are essential to uranium enrichment. It is a process to refine uranium for civilian energy use - and for nuclear weapons production. Centrifuges are very delicate machines and are used to spin uranium hexafluoride gas at extremely high speeds. Hence, even a minor disruption like a power cut can collapse the entire process. How bad is the situation for Iran? This came after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that there is a strong possibility that all the 15,000 centrifuges (roughly), operating at Iran's biggest uranium enrichment plant at Natanz, were badly damaged or destroyed in the ongoing war, either by Israeli strikes or a power cut. Previously, Israel targeted the Isfahan uranium conversion facility, which turns raw mined uranium into uranium hexafluoride (UF6), a feed gas for centrifuges. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi elaborated on the damage to four buildings at Isfahan - “The central chemical laboratory, a uranium conversion plant, the Tehran reactor fuel manufacturing plant and the UF4 [uranium tetrafluoride] to EU [enriched uranium] metal processing facility, which was under construction.” In addition, an unnamed Israeli official told the news agency Reuters that the Fordo plant, built into a mountain near the holy central city of Qom, has not been attacked yet, but it might happen. This was days after Israel’s ambassador in Washington, Yechiel Leiter, told Fox News that this entire war between Israel and Iran will have to be "completed with the elimination of Fordo." He said there was no point in this entire war if Israel left an infrastructure like Fordo in place.

Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, the IDF has claimed of struck Iran's centrifuge production and weapons manufacturing sites. The strike came as one of the most significant attacks in the ongoing war between the Israeli Republic and Netanyahu's regime.

Israel strikes Iran centrifuge production and weapons manufacturing sites - why it's a big blow to Khamenei's nuke desire | WION Explains

Amid the escalating tension with Israel, Iran on Tuesday urged its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices, alleging that the messaging app gathered user information to send to Israel. However, the Iranian government did not provide any evidence in this regard.&nbsp;The claims were immediately denied by WhatsApp which is owned by Meta.&nbsp;"Concerned these false reports will be an excuse for our services to be blocked at a time when people need them the most," said WhatsApp in a statement after Iran made the claims.&nbsp;“We do not track your precise location, we don’t keep logs of who everyone is messaging and we do not track the personal messages people are sending one another.&nbsp;"We do not provide bulk information to any government," the company further added.&nbsp;WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, which means that the messages are scrambled and only the sender and recipient can see them.&nbsp;Status of social media in Iran&nbsp;Several social media platforms have been banned in Iran in the past few years. However many people in the country try to use them through virtual private networks, or VPNs.&nbsp;In 2022, when there was a massive protest in the country over the death of a woman held by the country’s morality police, WhatsApp and Google Play were banned. However, in 2024, the government lifted the embargo.&nbsp;Along with the Instagram and Telegram, WhatsApp is among Iran’s most popular messaging apps.&nbsp;Israel-Iran war&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 17) held a National Security Council meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the White House said. This comes amid reports that the US leader is considering whether to join Israel’s military operations against Tehran.&nbsp;There also reports of US deploying more fighter aircraft and warships into and around the Middle East.&nbsp;Among the deployments are F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter aircraft, reported news agency Reuters, citing US officials. US military tanker aircraft used to re-fuel fighter jets and bombers have also been moved. &nbsp;

In 2022, when there was a massive protest in the country over the death of a woman held by the country’s morality police, WhatsApp and Google Play were banned.

Amid the escalating tension with Israel, Iran on Tuesday urged its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices, alleging that the messaging app gathered user information to send to Israel. However, the Iranian government did not provide any evidence in this regard. The claims were immediately denied by WhatsApp which is owned by Meta. "Concerned these false reports will be an excuse for our services to be blocked at a time when people need them the most," said WhatsApp in a statement after Iran made the claims. “We do not track your precise location, we don’t keep logs of who everyone is messaging and we do not track the personal messages people are sending one another. "We do not provide bulk information to any government," the company further added. WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, which means that the messages are scrambled and only the sender and recipient can see them. Status of social media in Iran Several social media platforms have been banned in Iran in the past few years. However many people in the country try to use them through virtual private networks, or VPNs. In 2022, when there was a massive protest in the country over the death of a woman held by the country’s morality police, WhatsApp and Google Play were banned. However, in 2024, the government lifted the embargo. Along with the Instagram and Telegram, WhatsApp is among Iran’s most popular messaging apps. Israel-Iran war US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 17) held a National Security Council meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the White House said. This comes amid reports that the US leader is considering whether to join Israel’s military operations against Tehran. There also reports of US deploying more fighter aircraft and warships into and around the Middle East. Among the deployments are F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter aircraft, reported news agency Reuters, citing US officials. US military tanker aircraft used to re-fuel fighter jets and bombers have also been moved.

In 2022, when there was a massive protest in the country over the death of a woman held by the country’s morality police, WhatsApp and Google Play were banned.

Iran fears data leak? Citizens asked to delete WhatsApp from their phones

Israel's ongoing war on Iran had a curious element: Many of the attacks were actually launched from inside Iranian territory. And the intelligence agency Mossad was able to pinpoint the location of several leaders, including military chiefs whom the Israeli Defence Forces killed. This is only possible with insider information, and a network of spies in Iran and abroad. Iranian dissidents and exiles allegedly provide much of the information. There is a vast network of Iranians opposed to the Islamic Republic regime. Many of them live within Iran. Others are part of the vast Iranian diaspora population, estimated to number up to 8 million, and living in many Western countries, including the US and Europe. Many of the Iranian diaspora members are exiles who fled the country in the wake of the Islamic Revolution of 1979 that led to the fall of the monarchy led by the Pahlavi dynasty's Shahs.&nbsp; Some of them formed groups abroad that allegedly orchestrated attacks and assassinations in Iran, and helped expose the Iranian secret nuclear weapons programme.&nbsp; While much of their activities are under-reported and unconfirmed, below are some of the most important dissident and exile groups and internal resistance movements that are possibly helping enemies of Iran. &nbsp;<h2>People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (MEK)</h2>MEK, founded in 1965, is a Marxist-Islamist group. It was initially a part of the Islamic Revolution of 1979, but fell out with the regime. Its leadership went into exile in different parts of the world, including in Iraq and Europe, particularly Albania. It is believed that during the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s, MEK collaborated with Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.&nbsp; MEK's structure is allegedly formed like a cult. &nbsp;It has been linked in the past to Western and Israeli intelligence agencies. The group was among those who shared information on the nuclear facilities of Iran in Natanz and Arak to the West. Over the years, there have been accusations that the MEK is receiving Israeli backing for assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists between 2010 and 2012. One of the MEK operatives, Majid Jamali Fashi, had reportedly confessed to having been trained by Mossad for one such killing. The US has, however, officially denied any MEK involvement.&nbsp; Many of the MEK leaders have openly met and received backing from US officials in the past, including diplomats Mike Pompeo and John Bolton. The MEK is thought to be sharing intelligence with Iran's enemies. In 2022, Iran's parallel army, the IRGC, claimed that it had arrested teams affiliated with MEK who were planning attacks in Khuzestan, Fars and Isfahan. &nbsp;<h2>National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)</h2>NCRI is the public face and political front of MEK. Currently led by Maryam Rajavi, NCRI advocates for a secular and democratic Iran. NCRI has a so-called ‘government-in-exile’, and engages in lobbying efforts in the West.&nbsp; NCRI also provided intelligence on Iran’s nuclear programme to the West, helping expose it to the world.&nbsp; Though NCRI is not directly implicated in assassinations inside Iran, it is thought to have provided intelligence to facilitate the killings. The NCRI's main role is to provide information and advocacy for a new Iran among Western institutions and governments.&nbsp; While there have been speculations, it is not clearly established if NCRI has any formal connection to Mossad. But its reports in the 2000s were crucial to Western diplomatic efforts and sanctions against Iran.<h2>The Kingdom Assembly of Iran (Tondar)</h2>Tondar, based in the US, is a monarchist group that seeks the restoration of the Pahlavi dynasty. &nbsp;It also advocates armed resistance against the current regime.&nbsp; While it's not as prominent as the MEK, Iran in the past accused this group of disruptive activities, including the 2008 Shiraz mosque bombing that killed 14 people.&nbsp; Its leader, Jamshid Sharmahd, was executed by Iran in 2024 for what it called ‘US-sponsored terrorism.’&nbsp; Despite Iran's allegations, Tondar’s connection to foreign intelligence agencies like Mossad is not clearly proven.<h2>National Council of Iran and Reza Pahlavi</h2>Led by Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, the exiled son of the last Shah, NCI actively promotes a constitutional monarchy, using peaceful advocacy and public diplomacy.&nbsp;Reza Pahlavi, who lives mostly in the US, also formed a government-in-exile, but lacks an organised movement.&nbsp; However, the crown prince is visible and active among monarchist supporters. He has visited Israel in recent years and has links with Western policymakers. His influence is symbolic and political, not operational, and he has not been openly connected to violence or intelligence operations targeting Iran.<h2>Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahwaz (ASMLA)</h2> Based in Khuzestan, the ASMLA is an Arab separatist group which seeks autonomy. &nbsp;The 2018 Ahvaz military parade attack that killed 25 people was blamed on ASMLA by Iran, which claimed that it got the backing of Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the West.&nbsp; It is not clear if these allegations are true, and no public admission of any links with Mossad exists. &nbsp;It is believed that ASMLA acts on its own, separate from the intelligence networks of Israel or the West.&nbsp;<h2>Many groups want regime change in Iran, and are helping Israel and West</h2>These are only some of the most prominent dissident and exile groups. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals disgruntled with the Iranian regime who are possibly helping its enemies, particularly Israel. &nbsp;While only the MEK is credibly tied to assassinations, it is clear that Mossad has benefited from cooperation by other groups.&nbsp; The 2018 nuclear archive theft and the 2020 killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh were carried out by Israel, allegedly with help from internal networks in Iran.

There is a vast network of Iranians opposed to the Islamic Republic regime. Many of them live within Iran. Others are part of the vast Iranian diaspora population, estimated to number up to 8 million

Israel's ongoing war on Iran had a curious element: Many of the attacks were actually launched from inside Iranian territory. And the intelligence agency Mossad was able to pinpoint the location of several leaders, including military chiefs whom the Israeli Defence Forces killed. This is only possible with insider information, and a network of spies in Iran and abroad. Iranian dissidents and exiles allegedly provide much of the information. There is a vast network of Iranians opposed to the Islamic Republic regime. Many of them live within Iran. Others are part of the vast Iranian diaspora population, estimated to number up to 8 million, and living in many Western countries, including the US and Europe. Many of the Iranian diaspora members are exiles who fled the country in the wake of the Islamic Revolution of 1979 that led to the fall of the monarchy led by the Pahlavi dynasty's Shahs. Some of them formed groups abroad that allegedly orchestrated attacks and assassinations in Iran, and helped expose the Iranian secret nuclear weapons programme. While much of their activities are under-reported and unconfirmed, below are some of the most important dissident and exile groups and internal resistance movements that are possibly helping enemies of Iran. People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (MEK) MEK, founded in 1965, is a Marxist-Islamist group. It was initially a part of the Islamic Revolution of 1979, but fell out with the regime. Its leadership went into exile in different parts of the world, including in Iraq and Europe, particularly Albania. It is believed that during the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s, MEK collaborated with Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. MEK's structure is allegedly formed like a cult. It has been linked in the past to Western and Israeli intelligence agencies. The group was among those who shared information on the nuclear facilities of Iran in Natanz and Arak to the West. Over the years, there have been accusations that the MEK is receiving Israeli backing for assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists between 2010 and 2012. One of the MEK operatives, Majid Jamali Fashi, had reportedly confessed to having been trained by Mossad for one such killing. The US has, however, officially denied any MEK involvement. Many of the MEK leaders have openly met and received backing from US officials in the past, including diplomats Mike Pompeo and John Bolton. The MEK is thought to be sharing intelligence with Iran's enemies. In 2022, Iran's parallel army, the IRGC, claimed that it had arrested teams affiliated with MEK who were planning attacks in Khuzestan, Fars and Isfahan. National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) NCRI is the public face and political front of MEK. Currently led by Maryam Rajavi, NCRI advocates for a secular and democratic Iran. NCRI has a so-called ‘government-in-exile’, and engages in lobbying efforts in the West. NCRI also provided intelligence on Iran’s nuclear programme to the West, helping expose it to the world. Though NCRI is not directly implicated in assassinations inside Iran, it is thought to have provided intelligence to facilitate the killings. The NCRI's main role is to provide information and advocacy for a new Iran among Western institutions and governments. While there have been speculations, it is not clearly established if NCRI has any formal connection to Mossad. But its reports in the 2000s were crucial to Western diplomatic efforts and sanctions against Iran. The Kingdom Assembly of Iran (Tondar) Tondar, based in the US, is a monarchist group that seeks the restoration of the Pahlavi dynasty. It also advocates armed resistance against the current regime. While it's not as prominent as the MEK, Iran in the past accused this group of disruptive activities, including the 2008 Shiraz mosque bombing that killed 14 people. Its leader, Jamshid Sharmahd, was executed by Iran in 2024 for what it called ‘US-sponsored terrorism.’ Despite Iran's allegations, Tondar’s connection to foreign intelligence agencies like Mossad is not clearly proven. National Council of Iran and Reza Pahlavi Led by Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, the exiled son of the last Shah, NCI actively promotes a constitutional monarchy, using peaceful advocacy and public diplomacy. Reza Pahlavi, who lives mostly in the US, also formed a government-in-exile, but lacks an organised movement. However, the crown prince is visible and active among monarchist supporters. He has visited Israel in recent years and has links with Western policymakers. His influence is symbolic and political, not operational, and he has not been openly connected to violence or intelligence operations targeting Iran. Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahwaz (ASMLA) Based in Khuzestan, the ASMLA is an Arab separatist group which seeks autonomy. The 2018 Ahvaz military parade attack that killed 25 people was blamed on ASMLA by Iran, which claimed that it got the backing of Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the West. It is not clear if these allegations are true, and no public admission of any links with Mossad exists. It is believed that ASMLA acts on its own, separate from the intelligence networks of Israel or the West. Many groups want regime change in Iran, and are helping Israel and West These are only some of the most prominent dissident and exile groups. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals disgruntled with the Iranian regime who are possibly helping its enemies, particularly Israel. While only the MEK is credibly tied to assassinations, it is clear that Mossad has benefited from cooperation by other groups. The 2018 nuclear archive theft and the 2020 killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh were carried out by Israel, allegedly with help from internal networks in Iran.

Mossad was able to pinpoint the location of several leaders, including military chiefs whom the Israeli Defence Forces killed. This is only possible with insider information

Who is helping Iran's enemies? Dissidents, exiles, monarchists, Marxists and resistance groups within opposed to the regime, listed

Israel-Iran War: Earlier this year, Donald Trump's national intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard has denied the speculation that Iran was building a nuclear weapon. While testifying to Congress about Iran's nuclear program, Gabbard said the Islamic nation was not building any nuke weapons. She also clarified that the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, had not authorised the dormant program even though it had enriched uranium to higher levels.But the American president, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, has said that he does not care what his intelligence agency said and claimed that Iran was "very close" to having a nuclear bomb.&nbsp;While on his flight to Washington after abruptly leaving the G7 Summit in France, the US president said, "I don't care what she [Gabbard] said." Contrary to his spy agency's clarification, Trump said Khamenei is near to having a nuke weapon soon.&nbsp;Trump's statement was closer to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu than his own intelligence adviser.Moreover, after Trump's statement, the US administration downplayed the inconsistency between the statements of its two officials, saying that enriching uranium can put Iran on track to having a nuclear weapon.Gabbard blamed the media for misconstruing her earlier testimony, asserting that "President Trump was saying the same thing that I said."&nbsp;"We are on the same page," she told CNN.&nbsp;What did Gabbard say?&nbsp;In her March testimony to lawmakers, Gabbard said the intelligence community "continues to assess that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon and Supreme Leader Khamenei has not authorised the nuclear weapons program he suspended in 2003."&nbsp;She had also said that Iran's "enriched uranium stockpile is at its highest levels and is unprecedented for a state without nuclear weapons."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Senator Mark Warner of Virginia, who is the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he had no idea of any latest information that would change the assessment of Iran's nuclear capabilities.&nbsp;"Director Gabbard stated publicly in March that the Iranians were not actively pursuing a bomb," Warner said.&nbsp;"I've seen nothing in recent intelligence that contradicts what Director Gabbard said," he added.&nbsp; &nbsp;

US administration not on same page over Iran nuke capabilities? Trump says he does not care what his spy agency says 


Israel-Iran War: Earlier this year, Donald Trump's national intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard has denied the speculation that Iran was building a nuclear weapon. While testifying to Congress about Iran's nuclear program, Gabbard said the Islamic nation was not building any nuke weapons. She also clarified that the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, had not authorised the dormant program even though it had enriched uranium to higher levels. But the American president, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, has said that he does not care what his intelligence agency said and claimed that Iran was "very close" to having a nuclear bomb. While on his flight to Washington after abruptly leaving the G7 Summit in France, the US president said, "I don't care what she [Gabbard] said." Contrary to his spy agency's clarification, Trump said Khamenei is near to having a nuke weapon soon. Trump's statement was closer to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu than his own intelligence adviser. Moreover, after Trump's statement, the US administration downplayed the inconsistency between the statements of its two officials, saying that enriching uranium can put Iran on track to having a nuclear weapon. Gabbard blamed the media for misconstruing her earlier testimony, asserting that "President Trump was saying the same thing that I said." "We are on the same page," she told CNN. What did Gabbard say? In her March testimony to lawmakers, Gabbard said the intelligence community "continues to assess that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon and Supreme Leader Khamenei has not authorised the nuclear weapons program he suspended in 2003." She had also said that Iran's "enriched uranium stockpile is at its highest levels and is unprecedented for a state without nuclear weapons." Meanwhile, Senator Mark Warner of Virginia, who is the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he had no idea of any latest information that would change the assessment of Iran's nuclear capabilities. "Director Gabbard stated publicly in March that the Iranians were not actively pursuing a bomb," Warner said. "I've seen nothing in recent intelligence that contradicts what Director Gabbard said," he added.

Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, the Trump administration was seen contradicting its own stance on Iran's nuclear capabilities. Earlier, Trump's spy agency chief, Tulsi Gabbard, had said Iran was not preparing any nuke weapons, but now Trump said he doesn't care what she said. &nbsp;

US administration not on same page over Iran's nuke capabilities? Trump says he 'doesn't care' what his spy agency says

Amid the raging Israel-Iran war, US is deploying more fighter aircraft and warships into and around the Middle East, thus increasing its military presence in the region.&nbsp;Among the deployments are F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter aircraft, reported news agency Reuters, citing US officials. US military tanker aircraft used to re-fuel fighter jets and bombers have also been moved.&nbsp;While the BBC reports of at least 30 US military planes being moved from bases in America to strategic locations across Europe, including England, Spain, Germany and Greece.&nbsp;Though it is unclear whether the US movements are directly connected to the conflict, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth without providing any details in an interview to Fox news said that the military movements were to “ensure that our people are safe.'&nbsp;Patience with Iran “wearing thin”&nbsp;This comes after Trump in a social media post said his patience with Iran was "wearing thin" and added, "we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran."&nbsp;Meanwhile, a National Security Council meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, was held at the White House on Tuesday (June 18) amid reports that the US leader is considering whether to join Israel’s military operations against Tehran.&nbsp;The meeting in the White House Situation Room lasted around one hour and 20 minutes, reported AFP, citing a White House official.&nbsp;'We know Khamenei's location'&nbsp;Earlier Trump said that he knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but will not target him, at least for now. Trump has also demanded Tehran’s “unconditional” surrender, as Israel and Iran exchange military actions for a fifth day.&nbsp;Trump had also declared that the US had achieved “complete and total control” of Iranian airspace, suggesting that the US may get directly involved in the ongoing conflict between the two foes, Israel and Iran. &nbsp;

At least 30 US military planes have been moved from bases in America to strategic locations across Europe.

Amid the raging Israel-Iran war, US is deploying more fighter aircraft and warships into and around the Middle East, thus increasing its military presence in the region. Among the deployments are F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter aircraft, reported news agency Reuters, citing US officials. US military tanker aircraft used to re-fuel fighter jets and bombers have also been moved. While the BBC reports of at least 30 US military planes being moved from bases in America to strategic locations across Europe, including England, Spain, Germany and Greece. Though it is unclear whether the US movements are directly connected to the conflict, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth without providing any details in an interview to Fox news said that the military movements were to “ensure that our people are safe.' Patience with Iran “wearing thin” This comes after Trump in a social media post said his patience with Iran was "wearing thin" and added, "we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran." Meanwhile, a National Security Council meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, was held at the White House on Tuesday (June 18) amid reports that the US leader is considering whether to join Israel’s military operations against Tehran. The meeting in the White House Situation Room lasted around one hour and 20 minutes, reported AFP, citing a White House official. 'We know Khamenei's location' Earlier Trump said that he knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but will not target him, at least for now. Trump has also demanded Tehran’s “unconditional” surrender, as Israel and Iran exchange military actions for a fifth day. Trump had also declared that the US had achieved “complete and total control” of Iranian airspace, suggesting that the US may get directly involved in the ongoing conflict between the two foes, Israel and Iran.

At least 30 US military planes have been moved from bases in America to strategic locations across Europe.

Trump gearing to join Israel-Iran war? US moves fighter jets to Middle East, including F-35s

Israel-Iran War: Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei released a threatening message for Israel - but this time, in Hebrew. Taking to the social media platform X, Khamenei wrote a third threatening message of the day against Israel, saying, "We must act with force against the terrorist Zionist entity."&nbsp;"We will not be merciful toward the Zionists,” he added.&nbsp;Earlier, Khamenei had issued two threatening messages for Israel - one in English and the other in Persian.&nbsp;Apparently, Khamenei has three different X accounts for three different languages - English, Persian and Hebrew, and he posts on these accounts based on the people he is aiming at while sharing a message.&nbsp;The threat came amid reports that the US is likely to join Israel in the airstrikes on Iran targeting nuclear sites.After his hint that the US could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war, several American agencies are reporting that President Donald Trump is now considering joining Israel's strikes on Iran. Multiple reports have claimed that the Republican will soon likely join the strikes against the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">יש לפעול בעוצמה נגד הישות הציונית הטרוריסטית. לא ננהג בסלחנות כלפי הציונים.&mdash; Khamenei.ir Hebrew (@Khamenei_Heb) <a href="https://twitter.com/Khamenei_Heb/status/1935137873939796024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This came after the American president held a one-hour-and-20-minute meeting with his national security team in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday (June 17).&nbsp;Trump wants 'real end' to Iran's nuke desires&nbsp;Meanwhile, a senior White House reporter of CBS News, Jennifer Jacobs, posted on the social media platform X, saying that Trump told her that he wants "a real end" to the nuclear problem with Iran.&nbsp;"I didn't say I was looking for a ceasefire," the American president said on AF1. Trump said he wants a "real end" to the conflict by making Iran give up "entirely" on its nuclear aims.&nbsp;Moreover, Trump also hinted that Israel is not planning to slow down its strikes on Iran any time soon. Rather, he predicted that in the coming two days, people will "find out" what's going to happen.&nbsp;Is Iran prepared against US?&nbsp;Meanwhile, a New York Times report said that Iran is prepared with missiles and military equipment to strike US bases if America joins Israel in the ongoing conflict.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Khamenei issues 3rd threatening message of the day to Israel - this time in Hebrew. Here is what he says

Israel-Iran War: Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei released a threatening message for Israel - but this time, in Hebrew. Taking to the social media platform X, Khamenei wrote a third threatening message of the day against Israel, saying, "We must act with force against the terrorist Zionist entity." "We will not be merciful toward the Zionists,” he added. Earlier, Khamenei had issued two threatening messages for Israel - one in English and the other in Persian. Apparently, Khamenei has three different X accounts for three different languages - English, Persian and Hebrew, and he posts on these accounts based on the people he is aiming at while sharing a message. The threat came amid reports that the US is likely to join Israel in the airstrikes on Iran targeting nuclear sites. After his hint that the US could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war, several American agencies are reporting that President Donald Trump is now considering joining Israel's strikes on Iran. Multiple reports have claimed that the Republican will soon likely join the strikes against the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic

Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei released a threatening message for Israel - but this time, in Hebrew. Khamenei said, "We must act with force against the terrorist Zionist entity."

Iran's Khamenei issues 3rd threatening message of the day to Israel - this time in Hebrew. Here's what he says

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, in a telephonic exchange, the latter was briefed on Operation Sindoor. They were scheduled to meet on the sidelines of G7, as Trump returned to US early, the leaders resorted to a phone call that lasted for approximately 35 minutes.&nbsp;This call also took place after Trump called PM Modi to express his condolences after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, he had also assured support against terrorism in the wake of the dastardly attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent people in Kashmir.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-together-for-global-progress-pm-modi-meets-world-leaders-at-g7-in-canada-1750200993549">‘Together for global progress!’ PM Modi meets world leaders at G7 in Canada</a>&nbsp;In his statement, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, PM Modi clearly told President Trump that throughout this entire sequence of events, at no point were topics such as the India-US trade deal or US mediation between India and Pakistan discussed. The discussions regarding pausing military actions took place directly between India and Pakistan through existing military channels, on Pakistan’s request.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;PM Modi told President Trump clearly that during this entire series of incidents, never were talks held at any level on India-America trade deal and mediation between India and Pakistan by America,&quot; says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (Video: ANI/DD News) <a href="https://t.co/HhkYuhwWkR">pic.twitter.com/HhkYuhwWkR</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1935193994398695472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PM Modi emphasised on the fact that India has never accepted mediation, does not accept it now, and will never accept it. &nbsp;And on this matter, there is complete political consensus in the country.&nbsp;President Trump heard through and understood the details provided by PM Modi and expressed support for India’s fight against terrorism. The prime minister was also clear that India no longer views terrorism as a proxy war but as an act of war, and Operation Sindoor is still ongoing.&nbsp;India's stand against terrorism has been clear and undeterred. Operation Sindoor is now a part of the country's fight against terrorism and is now a part of the national defence doctrine. President Trump asked PM Modi if he could stop by the United States on his way back from Canada, where he was attending the G7 Summit. Due to pre-scheduled commitments, the Indian prime minister expressed his inability to do so. Though both leaders then agreed to make efforts to meet in the near future.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, in a telephonic exchange, the latter was briefed on Operation Sindoor. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, in a telephonic exchange, the latter was briefed on Operation Sindoor. They were scheduled to meet on the sidelines of G7, as Trump returned to US early, the leaders resorted to a phone call that lasted for approximately 35 minutes. This call also took place after Trump called PM Modi to express his condolences after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, he had also assured support against terrorism in the wake of the dastardly attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent people in Kashmir. Also read: ‘Together for global progress!’ PM Modi meets world leaders at G7 in Canada In his statement, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, PM Modi clearly told President Trump that throughout this entire sequence of events, at no point were topics such as the India-US trade deal or US mediation between India and Pakistan discussed. The discussions regarding pausing military actions took place directly between India and Pakistan through existing military channels, on Pakistan’s request.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, in a telephonic exchange, the latter was briefed on Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;

'India never accepted mediation': PM Modi and Trump's telephonic exchange lasts 35 minutes

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is truly one of the most remarkable aircraft ever built. This massive bomber has been serving the United States Air Force since 1961 and continues to be one of their most important weapons even today. What makes this aircraft so special that it has remained in service for more than six decades?<h2>A Giant in the Sky</h2> The B-52 is an enormous aircraft that commands respect wherever it flies. With a wingspan of 185 feet, this bomber is so wide that it cannot take off or land normally on runways when there are crosswinds. Boeing engineers had to design special landing gear that could turn and align with the runway, allowing the aircraft to land safely even in challenging conditions.&nbsp;The aircraft stretches 159 feet in length and stands 40 feet tall – roughly the height of a four-story building. When empty, it weighs about 83,250 kg, but when fully loaded for a mission, it can weigh up to 219,600 kg. To put this in perspective, that's heavier than 150 cars combined!<h2>Eight Engines of Power</h2> What keeps this massive aircraft in the air? Eight powerful Pratt &amp; Whitney turbofan engines, each capable of producing up to 17,000 pounds of thrust. These engines allow the B-52 to cruise at speeds of up to 650 mph and reach altitudes of 50,000 feet, high enough to fly above most commercial aircraft.&nbsp;The bomber can carry an incredible 141,670 litres of fuel, which gives it an impressive range of 8,800 miles. This means a B-52 can fly from New Delhi to London and back without refuelling, making it perfect for long-range missions anywhere in the world.<h2>A Weapons Platform Like No Other</h2> The B-52's most impressive feature is its ability to carry up to 31,500 kg of weapons – that's equivalent to the weight of about 20 cars! The aircraft can carry everything from traditional bombs to smart weapons, missiles, and mines. Recent upgrades have made it even more versatile by allowing it to carry GPS-guided "smart" weapons in its internal weapons bay for the first time.The bomber's internal weapons bay has been upgraded with special rotary launchers that can carry and launch eight Joint Direct Attack Munitions at once. These launchers can be moved from one aircraft to another, giving the Air Force flexibility in its operations. Future upgrades will add the ability to carry even more advanced missiles and decoy systems.<h2>Built to Last Generations</h2> Perhaps the most amazing fact about the B-52 is its incredible longevity. Boeing built 744 of these aircraft, with the last one delivered in October 1962 – over 60 years ago! Today, only the H model remains in service, but engineering studies suggest these aircraft could continue flying beyond 2040. This means some B-52s might serve for nearly 80 years – longer than most people live!<h2>Adapting to Modern Warfare</h2> Originally designed during the Cold War as a high-altitude nuclear bomber, the B-52 has continuously evolved to meet changing military needs. The aircraft originally had a gunner positioned in the tail with defensive machine guns, but after the Gulf War in the early 1990s, these defensive systems were removed as they were no longer needed.&nbsp;Today's B-52 is operated by a crew of five: an aircraft commander, pilot, radar navigator, navigator, and electronic warfare officer. Each crew member plays a crucial role in ensuring the aircraft can complete its missions safely and effectively.<h2>A Strategic Asset</h2> The B-52 remains a critical part of America's defense strategy because of its unique combination of capabilities. Its high mission-ready rate means it's almost always available when needed. Its large payload capacity allows it to carry massive amounts of weapons. Its long range means it can strike targets anywhere in the world. Its ability to stay in the air for extended periods makes it perfect for long missions.&nbsp;The aircraft serves with the Air Force Global Strike Command and continues to be one of the most combat-capable bombers in the US military inventory. Whether carrying nuclear weapons for deterrence or conventional weapons for precision strikes, the B-52 provides America with immediate global strike capability.<h2>B-52 in Current Conflicts: The Iran-Israel War of 2025</h2> The B-52 has once again found itself at the center of global military discussions during the ongoing Iran-Israel War that began on June 13, 2025, when Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion" against Iranian nuclear and military facilities. As the conflict enters its fifth day with both sides exchanging deadly missile attacks, President Donald Trump has issued warnings to Iran and is reportedly considering whether to provide direct military support to Israel.&nbsp;One key challenge in this conflict is Iran's Fordow nuclear enrichment facility, which is buried 60 to 90 meters underground in a mountain, making it extremely difficult for conventional Israeli weapons to destroy completely. While the B-52 has been tested with bunker-buster capabilities, only the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is currently configured to carry the GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) – the 13,600 kg "bunker-buster" bomb that could potentially neutralise Fordow.<h2>High-Powered Warhead Composition and Payload</h2> This advanced warhead carries a powerful explosive payload totalling 2,423 kilograms. It includes 2,082 kg of AFX-757, a modern military explosive known for its high energy and thermal stability. AFX stands for "Advanced Fire-resistant Explosive," designed to withstand extreme conditions without accidental detonation. Alongside it is 341 kg of PBXN-114, a type of plastic-bonded explosive (PBX) that combines high performance with improved safety. PBXNs are explosives mixed with polymers to reduce sensitivity to shock and heat. Together, these compounds make the warhead highly effective and stable under combat conditions.&nbsp;The GBU-57/B MOP represents the most powerful non-nuclear bunker-penetrating weapon in the world. This precision-guided bomb weighs approximately 13,600 kg (30,000 pounds), measures 6.2 meters in length with a diameter of 80 cm, and contains about 2,400 kg of explosive warhead. The weapon can penetrate up to 61 meters (200 feet) of reinforced concrete or soil before detonating, and multiple bombs can be dropped successively to drill even deeper with each blast. It uses GPS and inertial navigation systems for precision targeting and features a sophisticated "smart fuze" that can adjust detonation timing based on the target's depth and configuration.&nbsp;The bomb works by using its massive weight and speed gained from high-altitude drops to penetrate through layers of rock and concrete, with advanced fuzing systems that detect when it has reached the optimal depth before exploding.&nbsp;However, while the B-52 has been used in testing of the MOP, currently only the B-2 Spirit is operationally configured to deliver this weapon in combat.<h2>The Flying Legend Lives On</h2> The strategic implications are significant – any use of American bunker-buster bombs would require U.S. aircraft and could jeopardise Trump’s stated desire for diplomatic talks with Iran about its nuclear program. Military experts note that destroying facilities like Fordow represents a unique American capability, as Israel lacks the heavy bunker-busting munitions needed for such deeply buried targets. This situation highlights how the B-52, while incredibly versatile, operates alongside other specialised aircraft like the B-2 Spirit in America’s strategic bombing capability, each platform optimised for specific mission requirements in an increasingly complex global security environment.&nbsp;The B-52 Stratofortress stands as a testament to exceptional engineering and design. Few aircraft have served as long or as effectively as this flying giant. As military technology continues to advance, the B-52 adapts and evolves, proving that sometimes the best designs are truly timeless. For military aviation enthusiasts and general readers alike, the B-52 represents the incredible achievement of human engineering – a machine that has quite literally stood the test of time and continues to soar through the skies as America's trusted guardian.&nbsp;

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is truly one of the most remarkable aircraft ever built. This massive bomber has been serving the United States Air Force since 1961. What makes this aircraft so special that it has remained in service for more than six decades?

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is truly one of the most remarkable aircraft ever built. This massive bomber has been serving the United States Air Force since 1961 and continues to be one of their most important weapons even today. What makes this aircraft so special that it has remained in service for more than six decades? A Giant in the Sky The B-52 is an enormous aircraft that commands respect wherever it flies. With a wingspan of 185 feet, this bomber is so wide that it cannot take off or land normally on runways when there are crosswinds. Boeing engineers had to design special landing gear that could turn and align with the runway, allowing the aircraft to land safely even in challenging conditions. The aircraft stretches 159 feet in length and stands 40 feet tall – roughly the height of a four-story building. When empty, it weighs about 83,250 kg, but when fully loaded for a mission, it can weigh up to 219,600 kg. To put this in perspective, that's heavier than 150 cars combined! Eight Engines of Power What keeps this massive aircraft in the air? Eight powerful Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines, each capable of producing up to 17,000 pounds of thrust. These engines allow the B-52 to cruise at speeds of up to 650 mph and reach altitudes of 50,000 feet, high enough to fly above most commercial aircraft. The bomber can carry an incredible 141,670 litres of fuel, which gives it an impressive range of 8,800 miles. This means a B-52 can fly from New Delhi to London and back without refuelling, making it perfect for long-range missions anywhere in the world. A Weapons Platform Like No Other The B-52's most impressive feature is its ability to carry up to 31,500 kg of weapons – that's equivalent to the weight of about 20 cars! The aircraft can carry everything from traditional bombs to smart weapons, missiles, and mines. Recent upgrades have made it even more versatile by allowing it to carry GPS-guided "smart" weapons in its internal weapons bay for the first time. The bomber's internal weapons bay has been upgraded with special rotary launchers that can carry and launch eight Joint Direct Attack Munitions at once. These launchers can be moved from one aircraft to another, giving the Air Force flexibility in its operations. Future upgrades will add the ability to carry even more advanced missiles and decoy systems. Built to Last Generations Perhaps the most amazing fact about the B-52 is its incredible longevity. Boeing built 744 of these aircraft, with the last one delivered in October 1962 – over 60 years ago! Today, only the H model remains in service, but engineering studies suggest these aircraft could continue flying beyond 2040. This means some B-52s might serve for nearly 80 years – longer than most people live! Adapting to Modern Warfare Originally designed during the Cold War as a high-altitude nuclear bomber, the B-52 has continuously evolved to meet changing military needs. The aircraft originally had a gunner positioned in the tail with defensive machine guns, but after the Gulf War in the early 1990s, these defensive systems were removed as they were no longer needed. Today's B-52 is operated by a crew of five: an aircraft commander, pilot, radar navigator, navigator, and electronic warfare officer. Each crew member plays a crucial role in ensuring the aircraft can complete its missions safely and effectively. A Strategic Asset The B-52 remains a critical part of America's defense strategy because of its unique combination of capabilities. Its high mission-ready rate means it's almost always available when needed. Its large payload capacity allows it to carry massive amounts of weapons. Its long range means it can strike targets anywhere in the world. Its ability to stay in the air for extended periods makes it perfect for long missions. The aircraft serves with the Air Force Global Strike Command and continues to be one of the most combat-capable bombers in the US military inventory. Whether carrying nuclear weapons for deterrence or conventional weapons for precision strikes, the B-52 provides America with immediate global strike capability. B-52 in Current Conflicts: The Iran-Israel War of 2025 The B-52 has once again found itself at the center of global military discussions during the ongoing Iran-Israel War that began on June 13, 2025, when Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion" against Iranian nuclear and military facilities. As the conflict enters its fifth day with both sides exchanging deadly missile attacks, President Donald Trump has issued warnings to Iran and is reportedly considering whether to provide direct military support to Israel. One key challenge in this conflict is Iran's Fordow nuclear enrichment facility, which is buried 60 to 90 meters underground in a mountain, making it extremely difficult for conventional Israeli weapons to destroy completely. While the B-52 has been tested with bunker-buster capabilities, only the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is currently configured to carry the GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) – the 13,600 kg "bunker-buster" bomb that could potentially neutralise Fordow. High-Powered Warhead Composition and Payload This advanced warhead carries a powerful explosive payload totalling 2,423 kilograms. It includes 2,082 kg of AFX-757, a modern military explosive known for its high energy and thermal stability. AFX stands for "Advanced Fire-resistant Explosive," designed to withstand extreme conditions without accidental detonation. Alongside it is 341 kg of PBXN-114, a type of plastic-bonded explosive (PBX) that combines high performance with improved safety. PBXNs are explosives mixed with polymers to reduce sensitivity to shock and heat. Together, these compounds make the warhead highly effective and stable under combat conditions. The GBU-57/B MOP represents the most powerful non-nuclear bunker-penetrating weapon in the world. This precision-guided bomb weighs approximately 13,600 kg (30,000 pounds), measures 6.2 meters in length with a diameter of 80 cm, and contains about 2,400 kg of explosive warhead. The weapon can penetrate up to 61 meters (200 feet) of reinforced concrete or soil before detonating, and multiple bombs can be dropped successively to drill even deeper with each blast. It uses GPS and inertial navigation systems for precision targeting and features a sophisticated "smart fuze" that can adjust detonation timing based on the target's depth and configuration. The bomb works by using its massive weight and speed gained from high-altitude drops to penetrate through layers of rock and concrete, with advanced fuzing systems that detect when it has reached the optimal depth before exploding. However, while the B-52 has been used in testing of the MOP, currently only the B-2 Spirit is operationally configured to deliver this weapon in combat. The Flying Legend Lives On The strategic implications are significant – any use of American bunker-buster bombs would require U.S. aircraft and could jeopardise Trump’s stated desire for diplomatic talks with Iran about its nuclear program. Military experts note that destroying facilities like Fordow represents a unique American capability, as Israel lacks the heavy bunker-busting munitions needed for such deeply buried targets. This situation highlights how the B-52, while incredibly versatile, operates alongside other specialised aircraft like the B-2 Spirit in America’s strategic bombing capability, each platform optimised for specific mission requirements in an increasingly complex global security environment. The B-52 Stratofortress stands as a testament to exceptional engineering and design. Few aircraft have served as long or as effectively as this flying giant. As military technology continues to advance, the B-52 adapts and evolves, proving that sometimes the best designs are truly timeless. For military aviation enthusiasts and general readers alike, the B-52 represents the incredible achievement of human engineering – a machine that has quite literally stood the test of time and continues to soar through the skies as America's trusted guardian.

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is truly one of the most remarkable aircraft ever built. This massive bomber has been serving the United States Air Force since 1961. What makes this aircraft so special that it has remained in service for more than six decades?

B-52 Bomber: America's strategic ace in the Iran-Israel nuclear standoff

In a seemingly endless saga of postponements, the American Axiom-4 human spaceflight mission is now targeting launch "No Earlier than June 22, Sunday". However, the firm has not specified an exact launch time. Last weekend too, the firm has said they were targeting launch on June19, but did not specify at what time the rocket is expected to liftoff. On most occasions, the firm has specified a launch time along with the launch date announcement, which is why there are doubts arising when the firm does not provide a launch time.&nbsp;Originally targeted for a May 29 launch, it was pushed to June 8, June 9, June 10, June 11, June 19, and now to June 22. "The change in a targeted launch date provides NASA time to continue evaluating space station operations after recent repair work in the aft (back) most segment of the International Space Station’s Zvezda service module," Axiom Space said about the latest postponement.&nbsp;So far, this mission has been delayed owing to the replacement of parts on the SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft, technical issues with a Falcon 9 rocket engine, unfavourable weather, a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 rocket, and an anomaly in the Russian Zvezda module on the International Space Station.&nbsp;"The #Ax4 crew remains in quarantine in Florida to maintain all medical and safety protocols. The crew is in good health and high spirits and looks forward to launch," Axiom said in a social media post. In preparation for a spaceflight, astronauts have to maintain peak mental and physical health. A delay would mean that they must sustain that peak for a longer period of time. It must be recalled that the Axiom-4 crew have been in quarantine(technically known as a Health Stabilisation Program) since May 26th and continue to remain in isolation. Pre-launch quarantine is followed to closely monitor the astronauts' health, to avoid exposure to any last-minute illness. Quarantine is also important to ensure that the astronauts flying to the space station don't carry any infection to the closed environment of the orbiting lab.&nbsp;It is known that the astronauts heading on the NASA Apollo Moon missions were kept in quarantine for three weeks. In contrast, contemporary astronauts are required to follow a two-week quarantine. Therefore, it is safe to say that the Axiom-4 crew have spent an unusually long time in isolation, going by contemporary spaceflight norms. Similarly, owing to multiple launch delays Boeing Starliner crew Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are also said to have endured long quarantines, due to their spaceflight getting delayed from May 2024 to June 2024.<h2>Opportunities for launch till June 30th or from mid-July</h2>&nbsp;"In terms of launch opportunities, we have opportunities all the way to June 30th," Dana Weigel, Manager, International Space Station Programme, NASA, had said earlier this month. Typically, every rocket launch mission has a launch window/launch opportunity- an ideal period of a few days or weeks within which the launch can take place. On each of these specific days within the launch window, there are a few minutes when the rocket can blastoff to space. All of these launch times are precisely planned down to the second, based on various technical parameters. Which is why many rocket launch missions happen at odd hours, and no two missions(even of the same type) follow the same launch time or schedule. In case SpaceX and Axiom Space are unable to launch in the month of June, there are opportunities from mid-July, she added.<h2>3 first-timers and a veteran astronaut endure endless wait in quarantine</h2>&nbsp;Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, America's seniormost astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the Axiom-4 mission. while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Apart from Peggy, all those aboard this mission are first-time astronauts. Therefore, the impact of these delays on the first-timers astronauts' families must also be factored in.&nbsp;This Axiom-4 mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Ax-4 crew members will represent their nations in Low Earth Orbit and perform scientific experiments and demonstrations that are of high national importance.&nbsp;Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station, and the second Indian to fly to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who flew on a Soviet Mission in 1984. The Indian Government has paid almost $64 million (Rs.550 crore) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4. As he circles the Earth, Shukla will also be performing experiments in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math), and these will be made available as recorded educational videos, as part of the Axiom-4 mission outreach activity.<h2>How delays affect the science experiments carried by astronauts</h2>&nbsp;India's Shukla will be carrying seven experiments with him to the microgravity environment of the International Space Station. Some of the experiments involve biological material(seeds, bacteria, muscle cells), which are time-sensitive. Ideally, had the launch happened on 8th June, the astronauts would have completed their mission and returned to Earth by the June 22 or so. However, with the sensitive experiments languishing on Earth for over three weeks, they too require replacement, specific care to be maintained in pristine condition. Questions remain over how the endless mission delay could affect the quality of the science experiments that will be conducted by the Axiom-4 crew in space.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a seemingly endless saga of postponements, the American Axiom-4 human spaceflight mission is now targeting launch "No Earlier than June 22, Sunday". 

In a seemingly endless saga of postponements, the American Axiom-4 human spaceflight mission is now targeting launch "No Earlier than June 22, Sunday". However, the firm has not specified an exact launch time. Last weekend too, the firm has said they were targeting launch on June19, but did not specify at what time the rocket is expected to liftoff. On most occasions, the firm has specified a launch time along with the launch date announcement, which is why there are doubts arising when the firm does not provide a launch time. Originally targeted for a May 29 launch, it was pushed to June 8, June 9, June 10, June 11, June 19, and now to June 22. "The change in a targeted launch date provides NASA time to continue evaluating space station operations after recent repair work in the aft (back) most segment of the International Space Station’s Zvezda service module," Axiom Space said about the latest postponement. So far, this mission has been delayed owing to the replacement of parts on the SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft, technical issues with a Falcon 9 rocket engine, unfavourable weather, a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon 9 rocket, and an anomaly in the Russian Zvezda module on the International Space Station. "The #Ax4 crew remains in quarantine in Florida to maintain all medical and safety protocols. The crew is in good health and high spirits and looks forward to launch," Axiom said in a social media post. In preparation for a spaceflight, astronauts have to maintain peak mental and physical health. A delay would mean that they must sustain that peak for a longer period of time. It must be recalled that the Axiom-4 crew have been in quarantine(technically known as a Health Stabilisation Program) since May 26th and continue to remain in isolation. Pre-launch quarantine is followed to closely monitor the astronauts' health, to avoid exposure to any last-minute illness. Quarantine is also important to ensure that the astronauts flying to the space station don't carry any infection to the closed environment of the orbiting lab. It is known that the astronauts heading on the NASA Apollo Moon missions were kept in quarantine for three weeks. In contrast, contemporary astronauts are required to follow a two-week quarantine. Therefore, it is safe to say that the Axiom-4 crew have spent an unusually long time in isolation, going by contemporary spaceflight norms. Similarly, owing to multiple launch delays Boeing Starliner crew Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are also said to have endured long quarantines, due to their spaceflight getting delayed from May 2024 to June 2024. Opportunities for launch till June 30th or from mid-July "In terms of launch opportunities, we have opportunities all the way to June 30th," Dana Weigel, Manager, International Space Station Programme, NASA, had said earlier this month. Typically, every rocket launch mission has a launch window/launch opportunity- an ideal period of a few days or weeks within which the launch can take place. On each of these specific days within the launch window, there are a few minutes when the rocket can blastoff to space. All of these launch times are precisely planned down to the second, based on various technical parameters. Which is why many rocket launch missions happen at odd hours, and no two missions(even of the same type) follow the same launch time or schedule. In case SpaceX and Axiom Space are unable to launch in the month of June, there are opportunities from mid-July, she added. 3 first-timers and a veteran astronaut endure endless wait in quarantine Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, America's seniormost astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the Axiom-4 mission. while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Apart from Peggy, all those aboard this mission are first-time astronauts. Therefore, the impact of these delays on the first-timers astronauts' families must also be factored in. This Axiom-4 mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Ax-4 crew members will represent their nations in Low Earth Orbit and perform scientific experiments and demonstrations that are of high national importance. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station, and the second Indian to fly to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who flew on a Soviet Mission in 1984. The Indian Government has paid almost $64 million (Rs.550 crore) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4. As he circles the Earth, Shukla will also be performing experiments in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math), and these will be made available as recorded educational videos, as part of the Axiom-4 mission outreach activity. How delays affect the science experiments carried by astronauts India's Shukla will be carrying seven experiments with him to the microgravity environment of the International Space Station. Some of the experiments involve biological material(seeds, bacteria, muscle cells), which are time-sensitive. Ideally, had the launch happened on 8th June, the astronauts would have completed their mission and returned to Earth by the June 22 or so. However, with the sensitive experiments languishing on Earth for over three weeks, they too require replacement, specific care to be maintained in pristine condition. Questions remain over how the endless mission delay could affect the quality of the science experiments that will be conducted by the Axiom-4 crew in space.

In a seemingly endless saga of postponements, the American Axiom-4 human spaceflight mission is now targeting launch "No Earlier than June 22, Sunday".&nbsp;

Axiom-4 spaceflight postponed 6th time; now targets June 22 launch

Passengers of a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Toronto were in for a strange surprise when the plane was turned around after being in the air for three hours. The reason shocked them further - the plane wasn't legal to fly.The Airbus A330-300 PH‑AKA was put into service after the AC on the plane, originally meant to travel to Toronto, failed to work. After a delay of 1.5 hours, passengers boarded the above Airbus, according to a passenger who talked to View from the Wing.&nbsp;However, when the plane was over the Atlantic, the passengers were told that this plane was not supposed to fly. It needed maintenance, which could not be done in Toronto. So, the plane was turned back to Amsterdam.&nbsp;Passengers were caught unawares because of the sudden change, and the airline now owes them 600 Euros. The passenger told the publication that even though the pilot and the crew apologised to them, it clearly shows the flaws that exist in their system.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/denied-boarding-for-being-late-man-calls-in-with-fake-bomb-threat-from-own-phone-to-delay-flight-gets-caught-1749619653738">Angry at being turned away from gate, man calls in with fake bomb threat to delay flight</a>&nbsp;He added that the plane was perfectly fine to fly and there were no safety concerns. The only issue was the maintenance, which should have happened before the plane left. No one on the ground noticed this as the plane got ready to fly. When it was flying across the Atlantic and had spent nearly three hours in the air, that is when someone on the ground spotted the error.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/inspired-by-leonardo-man-flies-for-free-over-120-times-in-6-years-by-posing-as-pilots-and-attendants-1749706923172">Inspired by Leonardo? Man flies for free over 120 times in 6 years by posing as pilots and attendants</a>&nbsp;Four hours remained in the journey when the plane was turned back, leaving people arguing why it could not travel another four hours to its destination instead of taking the three-hour trip back. This is because KLM wanted to perform the maintenance in Amsterdam. If the plane had travelled to Toronto, then the airline would have had to fly it back to Amsterdam empty.&nbsp;People are now wondering how an airline could send a plane that required maintenance with people on board.&nbsp;Earlier, American Airlines sent the wrong plane to Naples, Italy, which was too big to land on the runway. It was diverted to Rome because it was too big to land.

A KLM flight that was not supposed to fly was sent to Toronto from Amsterdam. When the ground staff realised the mistake, they called it back after three hours.

Passengers of a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Toronto were in for a strange surprise when the plane was turned around after being in the air for three hours. The reason shocked them further - the plane wasn't legal to fly. The Airbus A330-300 PH‑AKA was put into service after the AC on the plane, originally meant to travel to Toronto, failed to work. After a delay of 1.5 hours, passengers boarded the above Airbus, according to a passenger who talked to View from the Wing. However, when the plane was over the Atlantic, the passengers were told that this plane was not supposed to fly. It needed maintenance, which could not be done in Toronto. So, the plane was turned back to Amsterdam. Passengers were caught unawares because of the sudden change, and the airline now owes them 600 Euros. The passenger told the publication that even though the pilot and the crew apologised to them, it clearly shows the flaws that exist in their system. Also Read: Angry at being turned away from gate, man calls in with fake bomb threat to delay flight He added that the plane was perfectly fine to fly and there were no safety concerns. The only issue was the maintenance, which should have happened before the plane left. No one on the ground noticed this as the plane got ready to fly. When it was flying across the Atlantic and had spent nearly three hours in the air, that is when someone on the ground spotted the error. Also Read: Inspired by Leonardo? Man flies for free over 120 times in 6 years by posing as pilots and attendants Four hours remained in the journey when the plane was turned back, leaving people arguing why it could not travel another four hours to its destination instead of taking the three-hour trip back. This is because KLM wanted to perform the maintenance in Amsterdam. If the plane had travelled to Toronto, then the airline would have had to fly it back to Amsterdam empty. People are now wondering how an airline could send a plane that required maintenance with people on board. Earlier, American Airlines sent the wrong plane to Naples, Italy, which was too big to land on the runway. It was diverted to Rome because it was too big to land.

A KLM flight that was not supposed to fly was sent to Toronto from Amsterdam. When the ground staff realised the mistake, they called it back after three hours.

KLM plane to Toronto that needed maintenance returns to Amsterdam after 3 hours in air

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Morning news brief: US to join Israel-Iran war; PM Modi meets world leaders at G7, and more

After his hint that the US could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war, several American agencies are reporting that President Donald Trump is now considering joining Israel's strikes on Iran. Multiple reports have claimed that the Republican will soon likely join the strikes against the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff and Field Marshal, Asim Munir, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The American president is expected to hold a private lunch meeting with the Pakistani official, the White House said. Indian Prime Minister held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing Group of Seven summit in Canada. Click on the headlines to read more US to join Israel in its war against Iran as Trump wants Ali Khamenei to give up 'entirely': American media After his hint that the US could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war, several American agencies are reporting that President Donald Trump is now considering joining Israel's strikes on Iran. Multiple reports have claimed that the Republican will soon likely join the strikes against the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic. Trump to meet Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir amid Israel-Iran war. What's happening? US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff and Field Marshal, Asim Munir, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The American president is expected to hold a private lunch meeting with the Pakistani official, the White House said. ‘Together for global progress!’ PM Modi meets world leaders at G7 in Canada Indian Prime Minister held a series bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing Group of Seven summit in Canada. Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar in career first US actor and film producer Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organizers said Tuesday, marking a career first for the Hollywood veteran. WATCH | Iran's missile on slaught pierces IDF's irone dome draining Israeli interceptors

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Israel-Iran War: After his hint that the US could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war, several American agencies are reporting that President Donald Trump is now considering joining Israel's strikes on Iran. Multiple reports have claimed that the Republican will soon likely join the strikes against the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic. This came after the American president held a one-hour-and-20-minute meeting with his national security team in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday (June 17).&nbsp;An unnamed senior intelligence official and a Department of Defence official informed CBS News that Trump is considering joining Israel in its war against Iran.&nbsp;News agency Axios reported that the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defence force are under the impression that Trump will join them in the coming days to bomb Israel, targeting its underground enrichment facility.&nbsp;Why did Trump leave the G7 Summit?&nbsp;The speculation around the US joining the Israel-Iran war was fueled by the American president himself when he abruptly departed from Canada in the middle of the G7 Summit.&nbsp;Later on, he posted a short message on his social media - "evacuate Tehran." This created a panic.&nbsp;Moreover, French President Emmanuel Macron, when asked about Trump's sudden departure, said that the US president was headed to work on a ceasefire between the two war-torn nations. However, this claim was strictly rejected by Trump, who called Macron "wrong" and accused him of grabbing public attention.&nbsp;'Much bigger than that'&nbsp;After leaving the G7 Summit in Canada abruptly amid the Israel-Iran war, the US President Donald Trump said that he did not leave to work on the ceasefire.&nbsp;"Publicity-seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a “cease fire” between Israel and Iran. Wrong!" Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.&nbsp;"He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned!" he added. US 'could get involved’&nbsp;Earlier, during an interview with ABC News, the US president said, "We're not involved in it. It's possible we could get involved. But we are not at this moment involved."&nbsp;Although the US president denied commenting on the reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had urged the US to join the war.&nbsp;Trump wants 'real end' to Iran's nuke desires&nbsp;Meanwhile, a senior White House reporter of CBS News, Jennifer Jacobs, posted on the social media platform X, saying that Trump told her that he wants "a real end" to the nuclear problem with Iran.&nbsp;"I didn't say I was looking for a ceasefire," the American president said on AF1. Trump said he wants a "real end" to the conflict by making Iran give up "entirely" on its nuclear aims.&nbsp;Moreover, Trump also hinted that Israel is not planning to slow down its strikes on Iran any time soon. Rather, he predicted that in the coming two days, people will "find out" what's going to happen.&nbsp;Is Iran prepared against US?&nbsp;Meanwhile, a New York Times report said that Iran is prepared with missiles and military equipment to strike US bases if America joins Israel in the ongoing conflict.&nbsp;

US to join Israel in its war against Iran as Trump wants Ali Khamenei to give up entirely: American media

Israel-Iran War: After his hint that the US could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war, several American agencies are reporting that President Donald Trump is now considering joining Israel's strikes on Iran. Multiple reports have claimed that the Republican will soon likely join the strikes against the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic. This came after the American president held a one-hour-and-20-minute meeting with his national security team in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday (June 17). An unnamed senior intelligence official and a Department of Defence official informed CBS News that Trump is considering joining Israel in its war against Iran. News agency Axios reported that the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defence force are under the impression that Trump will join them in the coming days to bomb Israel, targeting its underground enrichment facility. Why did Trump leave the G7 Summit? The speculation around the US joining the Israel-Iran war was fueled by the American president himself when he abruptly departed from Canada in the middle of the G7 Summit. Later on, he posted a short message on his social media - "evacuate Tehran." This created a panic. Moreover, French President Emmanuel Macron, when asked about Trump's sudden departure, said that the US president was headed to work on a ceasefire between the two war-torn nations. However, this claim was strictly rejected by Trump, who called Macron "wrong" and accused him of grabbing public attention. 'Much bigger than that' After leaving the G7 Summit in Canada abruptly amid the Israel-Iran war, the US President Donald Trump said that he did not leave to work on the ceasefire. "Publicity-seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a “cease fire” between Israel and Iran. Wrong!" Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. "He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned!" he added. US 'could get involved’ Earlier, during an interview with ABC News, the US president said, "We're not involved in it. It's possible we could get involved. But we are not at this moment involved." Although the US president denied commenting on the reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had urged the US to join the war. Trump wants 'real end' to Iran's nuke desires Meanwhile, a senior White House reporter of CBS News, Jennifer Jacobs, posted on the social media platform X, saying that Trump told her that he wants "a real end" to the nuclear problem with Iran. "I didn't say I was looking for a ceasefire," the American president said on AF1. Trump said he wants a "real end" to the conflict by making Iran give up "entirely" on its nuclear aims. Moreover, Trump also hinted that Israel is not planning to slow down its strikes on Iran any time soon. Rather, he predicted that in the coming two days, people will "find out" what's going to happen. Is Iran prepared against US? Meanwhile, a New York Times report said that Iran is prepared with missiles and military equipment to strike US bases if America joins Israel in the ongoing conflict.

Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, reports came that Donald Trump will join Israel in its airstrikes against the Islamic Republic targeting its nuclear facilities.&nbsp;

US to join Israel in its war against Iran as Trump wants Ali Khamenei to give up 'entirely': American media

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff and Field Marshal, Asim Munir, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The American president is expected to hold a private lunch meeting with the Pakistani official, the White House said. Munir's meeting with the strongest ally of Israel came just after Iran said Islamabad had assured it would use nuclear weapons against Israel if Netanyahu tries to nuke Iran. Although Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar termed the statement by Iran "fabricated."&nbsp;As per the official schedule of the American president released by the White House, Trump would meet the Pakistani official at 1:00 PM (Washington time) on Wednesday (June 18). This was after the US denied invitation to Munir for the &nbsp;US Army's 250th anniversary celebrations on June 14.&nbsp;Moreover, Munir is also scheduled to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on his US trip, the Pakistani media has reported.&nbsp;The verbal support&nbsp;Talking at a press conference amid the war with Israel, Iranian commander Mohsen Rezaei said Pakistan, which shares the border with Iran, has pledged to stand by Iran and called for unity in the Muslim world. &nbsp;Meanwhile, on June 14, speaking in the national assembly, Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif called on Muslim nations to launch a united initiative against Israel. &nbsp;&nbsp;Pakistan shuts border with Iran amid strikes&nbsp;All this verbal support by Pakistan came amid the fact that the Shehbaz Sharif-led country closed its border with Iran after Israel intensified its aerial attack on Tehran.&nbsp;"Border facilities in all five districts - Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar &nbsp;- have been suspended," Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran, told AFP.&nbsp;The complex ties of Pakistan and Iran Pakistan is the only Muslim-majority nation in the world that possesses nuclear weapons. The country has said that it "stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Iran" against strikes by Israel.&nbsp;Khawaja Asif has warned that the world "should be wary and apprehensive about Israel's nuclear prowess."&nbsp;Although media reports have claimed that Pakistan may support Iran with nuclear weapons, Islamabad has said that it is showing only "moral" and "diplomatic solidarity" with the Khamenei-led nation.&nbsp;The relationship of the two Islamic nations - Pakistan and Iran - has long been complex and diplomatic.&nbsp;Pakistan is often wary of US-led sanctions on Tehran and also stays mindful of its ties with Riyadh since Saudi Arabia and Iran share a proxy conflict. &nbsp;

Trump to meet Asim Munir amid Israel-Iran war. What is happening?

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff and Field Marshal, Asim Munir, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The American president is expected to hold a private lunch meeting with the Pakistani official, the White House said. Munir's meeting with the strongest ally of Israel came just after Iran said Islamabad had assured it would use nuclear weapons against Israel if Netanyahu tries to nuke Iran. Although Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar termed the statement by Iran "fabricated." As per the official schedule of the American president released by the White House, Trump would meet the Pakistani official at 1:00 PM (Washington time) on Wednesday (June 18). This was after the US denied invitation to Munir for the US Army's 250th anniversary celebrations on June 14. Moreover, Munir is also scheduled to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on his US trip, the Pakistani media has reported. The verbal support Talking at a press conference amid the war with Israel, Iranian commander Mohsen Rezaei said Pakistan, which shares the border with Iran, has pledged to stand by Iran and called for unity in the Muslim world. Meanwhile, on June 14, speaking in the national assembly, Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif called on Muslim nations to launch a united initiative against Israel. Pakistan shuts border with Iran amid strikes All this verbal support by Pakistan came amid the fact that the Shehbaz Sharif-led country closed its border with Iran after Israel intensified its aerial attack on Tehran. "Border facilities in all five districts - Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar - have been suspended," Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran, told AFP. The complex ties of Pakistan and Iran Pakistan is the only Muslim-majority nation in the world that possesses nuclear weapons. The country has said that it "stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Iran" against strikes by Israel. Khawaja Asif has warned that the world "should be wary and apprehensive about Israel's nuclear prowess." Although media reports have claimed that Pakistan may support Iran with nuclear weapons, Islamabad has said that it is showing only "moral" and "diplomatic solidarity" with the Khamenei-led nation. The relationship of the two Islamic nations - Pakistan and Iran - has long been complex and diplomatic. Pakistan is often wary of US-led sanctions on Tehran and also stays mindful of its ties with Riyadh since Saudi Arabia and Iran share a proxy conflict.

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff and Field Marshal, Asim Munir, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The American president is expected to hold a private lunch meeting with the Pakistani official, the White House said.

Trump to meet Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir amid Israel-Iran war. What's happening?

US President Donald Trump will this week give TikTok a fresh 90-day extension to find a non-Chinese buyer, the White House said Tuesday, the third time he has put off a threatened ban on the popular app.&nbsp;A federal law requiring TikTok's sale or ban on national security grounds was due to take effect the day before Trump's January inauguration.&nbsp;"President Trump will sign an additional Executive Order this week to keep TikTok up and running. As he has said many times, President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.&nbsp;"This extension will last 90 days, which the administration will spend working to ensure this deal is closed so that the American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure."&nbsp;Trump, whose 2024 election campaign relied heavily on social media, has previously said he is fond of the video sharing app.&nbsp;"I have a little warm spot in my heart for TikTok," Trump said in an NBC News interview in early May. "If it needs an extension, I would be willing to give it an extension."&nbsp;<h2>Digital Cold War?</h2> Trump said at the time that a group of purchasers was ready to pay TikTok owner ByteDance "a lot of money" for the video-clip-sharing sensation's US operations.&nbsp;Trump has repeatedly downplayed risks that TikTok is in danger, saying he remains confident of finding a buyer for the app's US business.&nbsp;The president is "just not motivated to do anything about TikTok," said independent analyst Rob Enderle. "Unless they get on his bad side, TikTok is probably going to be in pretty good shape."&nbsp;Trump had long supported a ban or divestment, but reversed his position and vowed to defend the platform after coming to believe it helped him win young voters' support in the November election.&nbsp;Motivated by national security fears and belief in Washington that TikTok is controlled by the Chinese government, the ban took effect on January 19, one day before Trump's inauguration, with ByteDance having made no attempt to find a suitor.&nbsp;TikTok "has become a symbol of the US-China tech rivalry; a flashpoint in the new Cold War for digital control," said Shweta Singh, an assistant professor of information systems at Warwick Business School in Britain.&nbsp;The Republican president announced an initial 75-day delay of the ban upon taking office. A second extension pushed the deadline to June 19.&nbsp;<h2>Tariff turmoil</h2> Trump said in April that China would have agreed to a deal on the sale of TikTok if it were not for a dispute over his tariffs on Beijing.ByteDance has confirmed talks with the US government, saying key matters needed to be resolved and that any deal would be "subject to approval under Chinese law".&nbsp;Possible solutions reportedly include seeing existing US investors in ByteDance roll over their stakes into a new independent global TikTok company.&nbsp;Additional US investors, including Oracle and private equity firm Blackstone, would be brought on to reduce ByteDance's share in the new TikTok.&nbsp;Much of TikTok's US activity is already housed on Oracle servers, and the company's chairman, Larry Ellison, is a longtime Trump ally.Uncertainty remains, particularly over what would happen to TikTok's valuable algorithm.&nbsp;"TikTok without its algorithm is like Harry Potter without his wand -- it's simply not as powerful," said Forrester Principal Analyst Kelsey Chickering.&nbsp;Meanwhile, it appears TikTok is continuing with business as usual.TikTok on Monday introduced a new "Symphony" suite of generative artificial intelligence tools for advertisers to turn words or photos into video snippets for the platform.

A federal law requiring TikTok's sale or ban on national security grounds was due to take effect the day before Trump's January inauguration.

US President Donald Trump will this week give TikTok a fresh 90-day extension to find a non-Chinese buyer, the White House said Tuesday, the third time he has put off a threatened ban on the popular app. A federal law requiring TikTok's sale or ban on national security grounds was due to take effect the day before Trump's January inauguration. "President Trump will sign an additional Executive Order this week to keep TikTok up and running. As he has said many times, President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. "This extension will last 90 days, which the administration will spend working to ensure this deal is closed so that the American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure." Trump, whose 2024 election campaign relied heavily on social media, has previously said he is fond of the video sharing app. "I have a little warm spot in my heart for TikTok," Trump said in an NBC News interview in early May. "If it needs an extension, I would be willing to give it an extension." Digital Cold War? Trump said at the time that a group of purchasers was ready to pay TikTok owner ByteDance "a lot of money" for the video-clip-sharing sensation's US operations. Trump has repeatedly downplayed risks that TikTok is in danger, saying he remains confident of finding a buyer for the app's US business. The president is "just not motivated to do anything about TikTok," said independent analyst Rob Enderle. "Unless they get on his bad side, TikTok is probably going to be in pretty good shape." Trump had long supported a ban or divestment, but reversed his position and vowed to defend the platform after coming to believe it helped him win young voters' support in the November election. Motivated by national security fears and belief in Washington that TikTok is controlled by the Chinese government, the ban took effect on January 19, one day before Trump's inauguration, with ByteDance having made no attempt to find a suitor. TikTok "has become a symbol of the US-China tech rivalry; a flashpoint in the new Cold War for digital control," said Shweta Singh, an assistant professor of information systems at Warwick Business School in Britain. The Republican president announced an initial 75-day delay of the ban upon taking office. A second extension pushed the deadline to June 19. Tariff turmoil Trump said in April that China would have agreed to a deal on the sale of TikTok if it were not for a dispute over his tariffs on Beijing. ByteDance has confirmed talks with the US government, saying key matters needed to be resolved and that any deal would be "subject to approval under Chinese law". Possible solutions reportedly include seeing existing US investors in ByteDance roll over their stakes into a new independent global TikTok company. Additional US investors, including Oracle and private equity firm Blackstone, would be brought on to reduce ByteDance's share in the new TikTok. Much of TikTok's US activity is already housed on Oracle servers, and the company's chairman, Larry Ellison, is a longtime Trump ally. Uncertainty remains, particularly over what would happen to TikTok's valuable algorithm. "TikTok without its algorithm is like Harry Potter without his wand -- it's simply not as powerful," said Forrester Principal Analyst Kelsey Chickering. Meanwhile, it appears TikTok is continuing with business as usual. TikTok on Monday introduced a new "Symphony" suite of generative artificial intelligence tools for advertisers to turn words or photos into video snippets for the platform.

A federal law requiring TikTok's sale or ban on national security grounds was due to take effect the day before Trump's January inauguration.

Trump extends TikTok deadline by 90 more days, says White House

Group of Seven leaders minus President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed greater support for Ukraine, as the United States blocked a joint call to pressure Russia, which is ramping up attacks on its neighbor.&nbsp;The US president had been due to meet at the G7 summit in Canada with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, with whom he has had a volatile relationship, but flew back to Monday over the Israel-Iran conflict.&nbsp;Zelensky met the other leaders at a remote lodge in the Canadian Rockies hours after Russia hit Kyiv with one of the worst bombardments since it invaded in February 2022, killing at least 10 people in the capital.&nbsp;Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Zelensky and announced Can$2 billion ($1.47bn) of military support, including drones and helicopters, for Ukraine."This underscores the importance of standing in total solidarity with Ukraine," Carney told him, calling for "maximum pressure against Russia."&nbsp;But the Group of Seven summit was unable to issue a joint statement on Ukraine as "the Americans wanted to water it down," a Canadian official said on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;The United States objected to language condemning Russia, saying it wanted to preserve its role as a mediator with President Vladimir Putin, the official said."That is not the position that we take, and the other six countries who have also agreed to put strong language in that declaration," she said.&nbsp;Carney will instead put out a statement on Ukraine as chair of the summit rather than from all the leaders, the official said.&nbsp;In Washington, the State Department separately condemned the Russian strikes and offered condolences to the victims' families.&nbsp;<h2>US waits on pressure</h2> Carney also joined Britain in tightening sanctions on Russia's so-called shadow fleet of ships used to circumvent international sanctions on its oil sales."These sanctions strike right at the heart of Putin's war machine, choking off his ability to continue his barbaric war in Ukraine," Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement.&nbsp;US lawmakers have drafted a package of new sanctions on Russia but Trump has been hesitant to give his support, saying he wants to preserve relations with Putin, whom he spoke to by telephone on the eve of the G7 summit.&nbsp;Trump infamously berated Zelensky in the Oval Office on February 28, saying he was ungrateful for US aid, but has since voiced disappointment that Putin has rebuffed a US proposal for at least a temporary ceasefire.&nbsp;Zelensky, his voice choked with emotion, told Carney that the latest Russian attack was a "big tragedy" and it showed the need for allies' support -- and made clear that he still backed Trump-led calls for negotiations.&nbsp;"It's important for our soldiers to be strong in the battlefield, to stay strong until Russia will be ready for the peace negotiations," Zelensky said.&nbsp;"We are ready for the peace negotiation -- unconditional ceasefire. For this we need pressure."&nbsp;French President Emmanuel Macron accused his Russian counterpart of exploiting global focus on the Middle East to carry out the deadly attack."It shows the complete cynicism of President Putin," Macron told reporters at the summit.&nbsp;<h2>Tough trade talks</h2> The G7 -- Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States -- was holding its first summit since the return to power of Trump, who openly questions longstanding US alliances.&nbsp;Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remained to represent the United States at the summit, where discussions have also concentrated on Trump's attempts to radically overhaul the world's trading system.&nbsp;Trump has vowed to slap sweeping tariffs on friends and foes alike on July 9, although he has postponed them once.&nbsp;The US president, speaking to reporters on his way back from the summit, complained that the European Union was not yet offering a "fair deal" on trade.&nbsp;"We're either going to make a good deal or they'll just pay whatever we say they will pay," he said.&nbsp;European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said she still hoped for a negotiated solution and that talks were "intense and demanding."&nbsp;Trump's negotiators have already sealed a deal with Britain and, outside of the G7, reached an agreement to lower tariffs with rival China.&nbsp;Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he had "frank" discussions with Trump on Monday but made clear the importance of automobile exports to the world's second-largest developed economy.

The US president had been due to meet at the G7 summit in Canada with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, with whom he has had a volatile relationship, but flew back to Monday over the Israel-Iran conflict.

Group of Seven leaders minus President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed greater support for Ukraine, as the United States blocked a joint call to pressure Russia, which is ramping up attacks on its neighbor. The US president had been due to meet at the G7 summit in Canada with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, with whom he has had a volatile relationship, but flew back to Monday over the Israel-Iran conflict. Zelensky met the other leaders at a remote lodge in the Canadian Rockies hours after Russia hit Kyiv with one of the worst bombardments since it invaded in February 2022, killing at least 10 people in the capital. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Zelensky and announced Can$2 billion ($1.47bn) of military support, including drones and helicopters, for Ukraine. "This underscores the importance of standing in total solidarity with Ukraine," Carney told him, calling for "maximum pressure against Russia." But the Group of Seven summit was unable to issue a joint statement on Ukraine as "the Americans wanted to water it down," a Canadian official said on condition of anonymity. The United States objected to language condemning Russia, saying it wanted to preserve its role as a mediator with President Vladimir Putin, the official said. "That is not the position that we take, and the other six countries who have also agreed to put strong language in that declaration," she said. Carney will instead put out a statement on Ukraine as chair of the summit rather than from all the leaders, the official said. In Washington, the State Department separately condemned the Russian strikes and offered condolences to the victims' families. US waits on pressure Carney also joined Britain in tightening sanctions on Russia's so-called shadow fleet of ships used to circumvent international sanctions on its oil sales. "These sanctions strike right at the heart of Putin's war machine, choking off his ability to continue his barbaric war in Ukraine," Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement. US lawmakers have drafted a package of new sanctions on Russia but Trump has been hesitant to give his support, saying he wants to preserve relations with Putin, whom he spoke to by telephone on the eve of the G7 summit. Trump infamously berated Zelensky in the Oval Office on February 28, saying he was ungrateful for US aid, but has since voiced disappointment that Putin has rebuffed a US proposal for at least a temporary ceasefire. Zelensky, his voice choked with emotion, told Carney that the latest Russian attack was a "big tragedy" and it showed the need for allies' support -- and made clear that he still backed Trump-led calls for negotiations. "It's important for our soldiers to be strong in the battlefield, to stay strong until Russia will be ready for the peace negotiations," Zelensky said. "We are ready for the peace negotiation -- unconditional ceasefire. For this we need pressure." French President Emmanuel Macron accused his Russian counterpart of exploiting global focus on the Middle East to carry out the deadly attack. "It shows the complete cynicism of President Putin," Macron told reporters at the summit. Tough trade talks The G7 -- Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States -- was holding its first summit since the return to power of Trump, who openly questions longstanding US alliances. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remained to represent the United States at the summit, where discussions have also concentrated on Trump's attempts to radically overhaul the world's trading system. Trump has vowed to slap sweeping tariffs on friends and foes alike on July 9, although he has postponed them once. The US president, speaking to reporters on his way back from the summit, complained that the European Union was not yet offering a "fair deal" on trade. "We're either going to make a good deal or they'll just pay whatever we say they will pay," he said. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said she still hoped for a negotiated solution and that talks were "intense and demanding." Trump's negotiators have already sealed a deal with Britain and, outside of the G7, reached an agreement to lower tariffs with rival China. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he had "frank" discussions with Trump on Monday but made clear the importance of automobile exports to the world's second-largest developed economy.

The US president had been due to meet at the G7 summit in Canada with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, with whom he has had a volatile relationship, but flew back to Monday over the Israel-Iran conflict.

G7 leaders vow support to Ukraine as Trump blocks joint statement

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (Jun 17) warned that any military actions used in an attempt to force a regime change in Iran would result in “chaos”. This comes after US President Donald Trump made threats against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.&nbsp;Macron made the remarks while talking to reporters at the Group of Seven summit in Canada shortly after Trump said he knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but will not target him, at least for now.&nbsp;The US president has also demanded Tehran’s “unconditional” surrender, as Israel and Iran exchange military actions for a fifth day.&nbsp;Macron said that Trump had a critical role in restarting diplomacy with Tehran, adding that he believed the US president favours a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.&nbsp;“I believe we need the United States of America to bring everyone back around the table,” Macron told reporters at the G7 summit.&nbsp;Trump, who returned from the G7 summit a day earlier, held a National Security Council meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the White House said. The meeting came amid reports that the US leader is considering whether to join Israel’s military operations against Tehran.&nbsp;AFP reported, citing a White House official, that the meeting in the White House Situation Room lasted around one hour and 20 minutes. The official did not add further details.&nbsp;Following the meeting, administration officials told NBC News that Trump is considering various options, including a US strike.&nbsp;“We are waiting for the decision of the president,” a senior Israeli official told CNN.&nbsp;According to US officials, Trump was keeping all options on the table. Although he had insisted that Washington had no involvement in Israel’s military campaign so far.&nbsp;Trump earlier declared that the US had achieved “complete and total control” of Iranian airspace, suggesting that the US may get directly involved in the ongoing conflict between the two foes, Israel and Iran.&nbsp;Some media reports also suggested that Trump had recently turned down a proposal by Israel to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei.

This comes after US President Donald Trump made threats against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (Jun 17) warned that any military actions used in an attempt to force a regime change in Iran would result in “chaos”. This comes after US President Donald Trump made threats against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Macron made the remarks while talking to reporters at the Group of Seven summit in Canada shortly after Trump said he knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but will not target him, at least for now. The US president has also demanded Tehran’s “unconditional” surrender, as Israel and Iran exchange military actions for a fifth day. Macron said that Trump had a critical role in restarting diplomacy with Tehran, adding that he believed the US president favours a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. “I believe we need the United States of America to bring everyone back around the table,” Macron told reporters at the G7 summit. Trump, who returned from the G7 summit a day earlier, held a National Security Council meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the White House said. The meeting came amid reports that the US leader is considering whether to join Israel’s military operations against Tehran. AFP reported, citing a White House official, that the meeting in the White House Situation Room lasted around one hour and 20 minutes. The official did not add further details. Following the meeting, administration officials told NBC News that Trump is considering various options, including a US strike. “We are waiting for the decision of the president,” a senior Israeli official told CNN. According to US officials, Trump was keeping all options on the table. Although he had insisted that Washington had no involvement in Israel’s military campaign so far. Trump earlier declared that the US had achieved “complete and total control” of Iranian airspace, suggesting that the US may get directly involved in the ongoing conflict between the two foes, Israel and Iran. Some media reports also suggested that Trump had recently turned down a proposal by Israel to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei.

This comes after US President Donald Trump made threats against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

‘It would be chaos’: Macron warns against forcing regime change in Iran amid Trump’s threats

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday (Jun 17) that the ongoing conflict with Iran could bring “a different Middle East”. He added that the military confrontation could facilitate the Abraham Accords normalisation agreements between Israel and Arab states.&nbsp;In an interview aired on Channel 14 in Hebrew, Netanyahu was asked whether regime change in Tehran is a goal of his military campaign. He responded by saying that he “sees this through a historical lens…Cyrus freed the Jews, and today the Jewish state might free the Persians. Not in the sense that we’re doing it for them…In the end, they have to rise up themselves, but we are creating the conditions. And that’s why it could be consequential.”&nbsp;He also claimed that “80 per cent” of Iranians “hate” their government, without citing his source for the figure. He called Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a “modern Hitler”, adding that Israel plans to destroy “additional regime facilities” in the operation.&nbsp;Netanyahu added that he believes the conflict will mark a turning point in the region. He said, “We’re going to see a different Middle East, a reality we haven’t seen until now.”&nbsp;He stated he is expecting that the Arab world will further open up to Israel as a result of conflict with Iran, which could ultimately facilitate an expansion of the Abraham Accords, reported the Times of Israel.&nbsp;“The Arab world has opened up to us,” the Israeli prime minister said. “And the threat we face now is Iran. It’s either us or them.”&nbsp;<h2>Khamenei says, ‘The battle begins’</h2>&nbsp;For the first time since assassination threats from US President Donald Trump, Khamenei posted on X, “The battle begins.”&nbsp;Earlier, Trump warned Iran’s Supreme Leader that he knows his exact location but will not target him, at least for now. Trump has also demanded Tehran’s “unconditional” surrender, as Israel and Iran exchange military actions for a fifth day. &nbsp;

Netanyahu said that he believes the conflict will mark a turning point in the region. He said, “We’re going to see a different Middle East, a reality we haven’t seen until now.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday (Jun 17) that the ongoing conflict with Iran could bring “a different Middle East”. He added that the military confrontation could facilitate the Abraham Accords normalisation agreements between Israel and Arab states. In an interview aired on Channel 14 in Hebrew, Netanyahu was asked whether regime change in Tehran is a goal of his military campaign. He responded by saying that he “sees this through a historical lens…Cyrus freed the Jews, and today the Jewish state might free the Persians. Not in the sense that we’re doing it for them…In the end, they have to rise up themselves, but we are creating the conditions. And that’s why it could be consequential.” He also claimed that “80 per cent” of Iranians “hate” their government, without citing his source for the figure. He called Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a “modern Hitler”, adding that Israel plans to destroy “additional regime facilities” in the operation. Netanyahu added that he believes the conflict will mark a turning point in the region. He said, “We’re going to see a different Middle East, a reality we haven’t seen until now.” He stated he is expecting that the Arab world will further open up to Israel as a result of conflict with Iran, which could ultimately facilitate an expansion of the Abraham Accords, reported the Times of Israel. “The Arab world has opened up to us,” the Israeli prime minister said. “And the threat we face now is Iran. It’s either us or them.” Khamenei says, ‘The battle begins’ For the first time since assassination threats from US President Donald Trump, Khamenei posted on X, “The battle begins.” Earlier, Trump warned Iran’s Supreme Leader that he knows his exact location but will not target him, at least for now. Trump has also demanded Tehran’s “unconditional” surrender, as Israel and Iran exchange military actions for a fifth day.

Netanyahu said that he believes the conflict will mark a turning point in the region. He said, “We’re going to see a different Middle East, a reality we haven’t seen until now.”

‘It’s either us or them’: Netanyahu says Israel-Iran conflict will bring ‘a different Middle East’

Indian Prime Minister held a series bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing Group of Seven summit in Canada.&nbsp;At the international summit, PM Modi interacted with leaders of Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, South Korea, and Japan.In a post on X, the prime minister wrote, “Together for global progress!”“Productive exchanges with G7 leaders on key global challenges and shared aspirations for a better planet,” PM Modi added.&nbsp;The visit marks the prime minister’s first visit to Canada since relations with the North American nation turned bitter over the last two years amid controversy over then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s support for separatists against India.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;After meeting his new counterpart, Mark Carney, PM Modi said, “Had an excellent meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Complimented him and the Canadian Government for successfully hosting the G7 Summit. India and Canada are connected by a strong belief in democracy, freedom and rule of law. PM Carney and I look forward to working closely to add momentum to the India-Canada friendship. Areas like trade, energy, space, clean energy, critical minerals, fertilisers and more offer immense potential in this regard.”&nbsp;PM Modi held bilateral talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. Following their meeting, he shared on X, “Delighted to hold talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. India and Germany are close friends, connected by shared values. This year we mark 25 years of our Strategic Partnership. We discussed how to work even more closely in areas like IT, manufacturing, semiconductors, sustainability, research and innovation. Chancellor Merz and I also had discussions on deepening defence and security linkages. We will keep working together in areas like counter terrorism and striking down on terror financing.”&nbsp;PM Modi also met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. He wrote on X, “India’s friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!”&nbsp;The prime minister also interacted with French President Emmanuel Macron. “It’s always a delight to interact with my friend, President Emmanuel Macron and exchange perspectives on a wide range of issues. India and France will keep working closely for the betterment of our planet,” he wrote on X.&nbsp;Following his conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, PM Modi said, “An exceptional conversation with Prime Minister Keir Starmer! India and UK ties are getting stronger, reflecting in the ground we’ve covered in areas like trade and commerce. We will keep working together to add even more momentum to this wonderful friendship.”&nbsp;After meeting Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, PM said, “Had a very good meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. Personally congratulated her on her historic electoral win, becoming the first female Mexican President in two centuries. We both see immense potential in India-Mexico ties growing even stronger in the times to come, especially in sectors like agriculture, semiconductors, critical minerals, healthcare and more. We also talked about ways to enhance people-to-people ties.”&nbsp;PM Modi met with the Japanese Prime Minister at the G7 summit. He wrote, “Insightful deliberations with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during the G7 Summit in Canada. India and Japan remain committed to further deepening bilateral ties across various sectors.”&nbsp;The Prime Minister also met South Korean leader Lee Jae-myung. “President Mr. Lee Jae-myung and I had a very good meeting in Canada. India and the Republic of Korea seek to work together in sectors like commerce, investment, technology, green hydrogen, shipbuilding and more.”&nbsp;Prime Minister Modi also met with Mr. António Costa, President of the European Council and President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. He also had conversations with President Ramaphosa of South Africa and President Lula of Brazil.&nbsp;

At the international summit, PM Modi interacted with leaders of Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, South Korea, and Japan.

Indian Prime Minister held a series bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing Group of Seven summit in Canada. At the international summit, PM Modi interacted with leaders of Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, South Korea, and Japan. In a post on X, the prime minister wrote, “Together for global progress!” “Productive exchanges with G7 leaders on key global challenges and shared aspirations for a better planet,” PM Modi added. The visit marks the prime minister’s first visit to Canada since relations with the North American nation turned bitter over the last two years amid controversy over then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s support for separatists against India.

At the international summit, PM Modi interacted with leaders of Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, South Korea, and Japan.

‘Together for global progress!’ PM Modi meets world leaders at G7 in Canada

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 17) held a National Security Council meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the White House said. This comes amid reports that the US leader is considering whether to join Israel’s military operations against Tehran.&nbsp;AFP reported, citing a White House official, that the meeting in the White House Situation Room lasted around one hour and 20 minutes. The official did not add further details.&nbsp;Following the meeting, administration officials told NBC News that Trump is considering various options, including a US strike.&nbsp;“We are waiting for the decision of the president,” a senior Israeli official told CNN.&nbsp;The development comes after Trump said that he knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but will not target him, at least for now. Trump has also demanded Tehran’s “unconditional” surrender, as Israel and Iran exchange military actions for a fifth day.&nbsp;According to US officials, Trump was keeping all options on the table. Although he had insisted that Washington had no involvement in Israel’s military campaign so far.&nbsp;Trump earlier declared that the US had achieved “complete and total control” of Iranian airspace, suggesting that the US may get directly involved in the ongoing conflict between the two foes, Israel and Iran.&nbsp;Trump’s comments come after media reports suggesting that he had recently turned down a proposal by Israel to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the United States State Department said that Washington is setting up a round-the-clock task force to help Americans in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.&nbsp;“The Department of State has established the Middle East Task Force to help coordinate support for us, citizens, our US diplomatic missions and personnel and diplomatic engagement,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters during a press briefing on Tuesday.&nbsp;“The task force is operating 24 hours a day over the past week to help keep us citizens informed. We have issued more than 30 security alerts to countries in the region and updated travel advisories for Iraq and Israel,” she said.

A White House official said that the meeting in the White House Situation Room lasted around one hour and 20 minutes. The official did not add further details.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 17) held a National Security Council meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the White House said. This comes amid reports that the US leader is considering whether to join Israel’s military operations against Tehran. AFP reported, citing a White House official, that the meeting in the White House Situation Room lasted around one hour and 20 minutes. The official did not add further details. Following the meeting, administration officials told NBC News that Trump is considering various options, including a US strike. “We are waiting for the decision of the president,” a senior Israeli official told CNN. The development comes after Trump said that he knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but will not target him, at least for now. Trump has also demanded Tehran’s “unconditional” surrender, as Israel and Iran exchange military actions for a fifth day. According to US officials, Trump was keeping all options on the table. Although he had insisted that Washington had no involvement in Israel’s military campaign so far. Trump earlier declared that the US had achieved “complete and total control” of Iranian airspace, suggesting that the US may get directly involved in the ongoing conflict between the two foes, Israel and Iran. Trump’s comments come after media reports suggesting that he had recently turned down a proposal by Israel to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei. Meanwhile, the United States State Department said that Washington is setting up a round-the-clock task force to help Americans in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. “The Department of State has established the Middle East Task Force to help coordinate support for us, citizens, our US diplomatic missions and personnel and diplomatic engagement,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters during a press briefing on Tuesday. “The task force is operating 24 hours a day over the past week to help keep us citizens informed. We have issued more than 30 security alerts to countries in the region and updated travel advisories for Iraq and Israel,” she said.

A White House official said that the meeting in the White House Situation Room lasted around one hour and 20 minutes. The official did not add further details.

Trump considering strike on Iran? US President holds national security meeting as tensions rise in Mideast

The United States State Department on Tuesday (Jun 17) said that Washington is setting up a round-the-clock task force to help Americans in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.&nbsp;This comes after US President Donald Trump returned from the Group of Seven summit a day early. He held a National Security Council meeting to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict, a White House official said, reported AFP.&nbsp;“The Department of State has established the Middle East Task Force to help coordinate support for us, citizens, our US diplomatic missions and personnel and diplomatic engagement,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters during a press briefing on Tuesday.&nbsp;“The task force is operating 24 hours a day over the past week to help keep us citizens informed. We have issued more than 30 security alerts to countries in the region and updated travel advisories for Iraq and Israel,” she said.&nbsp;Trump earlier said that he knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but will not target him, at least for now.&nbsp;“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,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.&nbsp;He warned, however, that US patience is wearing thin. “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!”&nbsp;Trump’s remarks came shortly after he declared that the US had achieved “complete and total control” of Iranian airspace, suggesting that the US may get directly involved in the ongoing conflict between the two foes, Israel and Iran.&nbsp;Trump’s post comes after media reports suggesting that he had recently turned down a proposal by Israel to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei.

This comes after US President Donald Trump returned from the Group of Seven summit a day early.

The United States State Department on Tuesday (Jun 17) said that Washington is setting up a round-the-clock task force to help Americans in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. This comes after US President Donald Trump returned from the Group of Seven summit a day early. He held a National Security Council meeting to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict, a White House official said, reported AFP. “The Department of State has established the Middle East Task Force to help coordinate support for us, citizens, our US diplomatic missions and personnel and diplomatic engagement,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters during a press briefing on Tuesday. “The task force is operating 24 hours a day over the past week to help keep us citizens informed. We have issued more than 30 security alerts to countries in the region and updated travel advisories for Iraq and Israel,” she said. Trump earlier said that he knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but will not target 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,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. He warned, however, that US patience is wearing thin. “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’s remarks came shortly after he declared that the US had achieved “complete and total control” of Iranian airspace, suggesting that the US may get directly involved in the ongoing conflict between the two foes, Israel and Iran. Trump’s post comes after media reports suggesting that he had recently turned down a proposal by Israel to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei.

This comes after US President Donald Trump returned from the Group of Seven summit a day early.

‘To keep citizens informed’: US creates Middle East Task Force amid Israel-Iran conflict

Russia launched its deadliest missile and drone attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and wounding around 138 others. Officials said the death toll could rise, as rescue operations continue.&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called it “one of the most horrific attacks” on the Ukrainian capital since the full-scale war began in 2022.&nbsp;A missile hit a nine-storey Soviet-era apartment block in the west of Kyiv and caused a partial collapse of the building.&nbsp;Thirty apartments were destroyed in the strike, said the Kyiv mayor, Vitali Klitschko. “There could be people under the rubble, and the number of dead may rise,” he said.&nbsp;A 62-year-old US citizen was among those killed, Klitschko said. He also accused Russia of firing cluster bomblets filled with ball bearings to kill as many people as possible.&nbsp;The strikes on Kyiv lasted more than nine hours—sending residents fleeing to underground shelters from before midnight until after sunrise. Officials said a total of 27 locations in the city came under fire.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ukraine’s interior minister said the country was hit by 440 drones and 32 missiles.&nbsp;Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said people were still under the rubble and rescue work was going on at two sites.Loud explosions rocked the city along with the rattle of the machine guns used by mobile Ukrainian air defence units to shoot down drones.&nbsp;Russia has intensified its air attacks against Ukrainian cities in recent weeks with a tactic of sending large waves of drones and decoys designed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defences.Kyiv has launched attacks of its own, as direct talks between the warring sides failed to secure a ceasefire or significant breakthrough.&nbsp;Russia accused Ukrainian forces of launching a missile strike on a district in occupied Donetsk in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday.Drone strikes also hit the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa, killing two people and wounding 10 others, officials said.&nbsp;President Zelensky, who is in Canada to attend the G7 summit, called Russia’s wave of strikes “pure terrorism”.He accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of carrying out the large-scale strikes “solely because he can afford to continue this war”.“It is bad when the powerful of this world turn a blind eye to this. It is the terrorists who should feel the pain, not normal, peaceful people,” he said.Zelensky had been hoping to speak with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit on Tuesday, but Trump cut short his visit amid the crisis in the Middle East.

The strikes on Kyiv lasted more than nine hours—sending residents fleeing to underground shelters from before midnight until after sunrise. Officials said a total of 27 locations in the city came under fire. 

Russia launched its deadliest missile and drone attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and wounding around 138 others. Officials said the death toll could rise, as rescue operations continue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called it “one of the most horrific attacks” on the Ukrainian capital since the full-scale war began in 2022. A missile hit a nine-storey Soviet-era apartment block in the west of Kyiv and caused a partial collapse of the building. Thirty apartments were destroyed in the strike, said the Kyiv mayor, Vitali Klitschko. “There could be people under the rubble, and the number of dead may rise,” he said. A 62-year-old US citizen was among those killed, Klitschko said. He also accused Russia of firing cluster bomblets filled with ball bearings to kill as many people as possible. The strikes on Kyiv lasted more than nine hours—sending residents fleeing to underground shelters from before midnight until after sunrise. Officials said a total of 27 locations in the city came under fire. Ukraine’s interior minister said the country was hit by 440 drones and 32 missiles. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said people were still under the rubble and rescue work was going on at two sites. Loud explosions rocked the city along with the rattle of the machine guns used by mobile Ukrainian air defence units to shoot down drones. Russia has intensified its air attacks against Ukrainian cities in recent weeks with a tactic of sending large waves of drones and decoys designed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defences. Kyiv has launched attacks of its own, as direct talks between the warring sides failed to secure a ceasefire or significant breakthrough. Russia accused Ukrainian forces of launching a missile strike on a district in occupied Donetsk in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday. Drone strikes also hit the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa, killing two people and wounding 10 others, officials said. President Zelensky, who is in Canada to attend the G7 summit, called Russia’s wave of strikes “pure terrorism”. He accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of carrying out the large-scale strikes “solely because he can afford to continue this war”. “It is bad when the powerful of this world turn a blind eye to this. It is the terrorists who should feel the pain, not normal, peaceful people,” he said. Zelensky had been hoping to speak with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit on Tuesday, but Trump cut short his visit amid the crisis in the Middle East.

The strikes on Kyiv lasted more than nine hours—sending residents fleeing to underground shelters from before midnight until after sunrise. Officials said a total of 27 locations in the city came under fire.&nbsp;

12 killed, 138 injured in Russia’s deadliest attack on Kyiv, Zelensky calls it ‘horrific’

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his pledge several times during his presidency as well as campaign trail, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.His obsession with this statement is quite evident as the White House released a statement on when Trump said it in the past years.Notably, the US president said this no less than a dozen times while being in office this year.<h2>Here's the timeline of when he said it while being in office</h2>(6/17/25): “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. It’s very simple — you don’t have to go to too deep into it. They just can’t have a nuclear weapon.”6/16/25): “I want to see no nuclear weapon in Iran and we’re well on our way to making sure that happens.”(6/14/25): “You can’t have peace if Iran has a nuclear weapon.”(6/11/25): “They can’t have a nuclear weapon. Very simple. They can’t have a nuclear weapon. We’re not going to allow that.”(5/16/25): “You have to view them as people and I don’t want it to be a violent thing, but they’re not going to have a nuclear weapon.”(5/15/25): “I want them to succeed. I want them to end up being a great country, frankly, but they can’t have a nuclear weapon.”(5/14/25): “I want to make a deal with Iran, I want to do something if it’s possible, but for that to happen, it must stop sponsoring terror, halt its bloody proxy wars, and permanently and verifiably cease its pursuit of nuclear weapons.”(5/13/25): “Iran can have a much brighter future — but we’ll never allow America and its allies to be threatened with terrorism or a nuclear attack. The choice is theirs to make. We really want them to be a successful country … but they cannot have a nuclear weapon.”(5/6/25): “We want it to be a great country. Let it be a tremendously successful, rich country … but they can’t have a nuclear weapon.”(5/4/25): “I want Iran to be really successful, really great, really fantastic — the only thing they can’t have is a nuclear weapon. If they want to be successful, that’s OK. I want them to be so successful and, you know, the Iranian people are incredible — I just don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon because the world will be destroyed.”(4/17/25): “Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon.”(4/14/25): “Iran has to get rid of the concept of a nuclear weapon. They cannot have a nuclear weapon.”(4/11/25): “I want Iran to be a wonderful, great, happy country — but they can’t have a nuclear weapon.”(2/10/25): “You cannot allow [Iran] to have a nuclear weapon.”(2/4/25): “It’s very simple: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, during campaign trails, Trump said this no less than 40 times, showing his great obsession or we can call a pledge to restrain Iran from having a nuclear weapon.&nbsp;(11/3/24): “Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon. Nuclear weapons are the greatest single threat to our country, but to the entire world.” (10/29/24): “I would have been very good to Iran. They — I had to have one thing, no nuclear weapons. You can’t have nuclear weapon. Nuclear weapons are the greatest danger to our country going forward, to the world going forward.”(10/28/24): “And all I wanted was Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon … That’s all I wanted. Very simple. You can’t have a nuclear weapon.”(10/23/24): “We don’t want Iran to have a nuclear weapon.”(10/16/24): “I didn’t want much. I wanted Iran to be very successful. I just don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon.”(10/14/24): “You can’t let them have a nuclear weapon.”(10/10/24): “I just don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon. It’s very simple.”(10/7/24): “I only wanted one thing. You can’t have a nuclear weapon. You cannot let them have a nuclear weapon.”(10/7/24): “No, they can’t have nukes. No, they can’t have nukes.”(10/1/24): "They can’t have a nuclear weapon — and now they’re very close to having one and it’s very dangerous for the world, very dangerous for the world … The biggest problem today, in my opinion, the biggest risk is the nuclear weapons.”(9/30/24): “All I want them to do is not have a nuclear weapon. They can’t have a nuclear weapon.”(9/26/24): “The only thing is [Iran] cannot have nuclear weapons.”(9/19/24): “I wanted one thing from Iran — no nuclear weapon. I didn’t want much — no nuclear weapon. And now they’re very close to getting it, and you can’t let that happen.”(9/17/24): “All we want is we don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon. Very simple. That’s all we want. We don’t want you to have a nuclear weapon.”(8/27/24): “They can’t have a nuclear weapon. We just can’t let them have a nuclear weapon. I’ll say this. If they do have a nuclear weapon, Israel is gone. It’ll be gone.”(8/23/24): “I don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon.”(8/23/24): “I just wanted to have a deal with Iran, very simple deal — can’t have a nuclear weapon. That’s it.”(8/15/24): “They can’t have a nuclear weapon. They can’t have a nuclear weapon. And we were all set to make sure that they don’t have a nuclear weapon. Because once they do, it’s a whole different world, it’s a whole different negotiation.”(8/8/24): “Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon — it’s very simple.”(8/5/24): “They can’t have a nuclear weapon. It’s very simple. They can’t have a nuclear weapon. You cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon.”(7/10/24): “Iran should not have a nuclear weapon … Iran should never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.”(6/20/24): “The main thing is Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon. That was my main thing. The deal was a simple deal. Iran can’t have a nuclear. You know, it can’t have a missile, it can’t have a nuclear missile. It cannot have that nuclear capability.”(5/15/24): “We have a very hostile country that wants nuclear weapons. You can’t let that happen.” (6/15/24) “Iran should not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. They would never have had even close to a nuclear weapon. They are very close to getting a nuclear weapon. You cannot let that happen.”(5/1/24): “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon — very simple. They cannot have a nuclear weapon.”(4/30/24): “You can’t let Iran have nuclear weapons.”(3/25/24): “Iran wanted to make a deal, and what the deal — 90% of the deal that I want to make is no nuclear weapon. That’s 90% — almost 100%. It might be 100%. That’s all I want. No nuclear weapon for Iran”(2/23/24): “I want everybody to be happy. They just can’t have a nuclear weapon.”(1/20/24): “I just didn’t want Iran to have a nuclear weapon. I said, ‘You know, we’re going to make a great deal. Everybody’s going to be happy. You’re going to be rich as hell again. Everything’s going to be great, but you cannot have a nuclear weapon.’”(1/5/24): “They cannot have a nuclear weapon. That was the only thing — the one thing I said, ‘You cannot have.’”(1/5/24): “I just don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon.”(12/30/23): “They will have, within a short period of time, nuclear weapons — and that is never something that can be allowed to happen.”“No nuclear weapons. You can’t have nuclear weapons. (11/9/23): Nuclear weapons are the single greatest threat to this world.”(10/29/23): “They can’t have a nuclear weapon. That’s all. They can’t have nuclear weapons. It’s too destructive, too powerful. They can’t have it.”(10/16/23): “Don’t let Iran have nuclear weapons. That’s my only thing I have to tell you today. Don’t let them have it.”(7/15/23): “No nuclear weapons. You can’t give [Iran] nuclear weapons.”(6/24/23): “You cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. You cannot let it happen because bad things will happen if that happens.”(1/6/20): “IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!”(6/22/19): “Iran cannot have Nuclear Weapons!”(1/24/15): “We can’t let Iran get a nuclear weapon. We can’t do it. Can’t do it. We cannot let that happen.”(11/4/11): “We can’t allow Iran to go nuclear.”&nbsp;

His obsession with this statement is quite evident as the White House released a statement on when Trump said it in the past years.

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his pledge several times during his presidency as well as campaign trail, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. His obsession with this statement is quite evident as the White House released a statement on when Trump said it in the past years. Notably, the US president said this no less than a dozen times while being in office this year. Here's the timeline of when he said it while being in office (6/17/25): “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. It’s very simple — you don’t have to go to too deep into it. They just can’t have a nuclear weapon.” 6/16/25): “I want to see no nuclear weapon in Iran and we’re well on our way to making sure that happens.” (6/14/25): “You can’t have peace if Iran has a nuclear weapon.” (6/11/25): “They can’t have a nuclear weapon. Very simple. They can’t have a nuclear weapon. We’re not going to allow that.” (5/16/25): “You have to view them as people and I don’t want it to be a violent thing, but they’re not going to have a nuclear weapon.” (5/15/25): “I want them to succeed. I want them to end up being a great country, frankly, but they can’t have a nuclear weapon.” (5/14/25): “I want to make a deal with Iran, I want to do something if it’s possible, but for that to happen, it must stop sponsoring terror, halt its bloody proxy wars, and permanently and verifiably cease its pursuit of nuclear weapons.” (5/13/25): “Iran can have a much brighter future — but we’ll never allow America and its allies to be threatened with terrorism or a nuclear attack. The choice is theirs to make. We really want them to be a successful country … but they cannot have a nuclear weapon.” (5/6/25): “We want it to be a great country. Let it be a tremendously successful, rich country … but they can’t have a nuclear weapon.” (5/4/25): “I want Iran to be really successful, really great, really fantastic — the only thing they can’t have is a nuclear weapon. If they want to be successful, that’s OK. I want them to be so successful and, you know, the Iranian people are incredible — I just don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon because the world will be destroyed.” (4/17/25): “Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon.” (4/14/25): “Iran has to get rid of the concept of a nuclear weapon. They cannot have a nuclear weapon.” (4/11/25): “I want Iran to be a wonderful, great, happy country — but they can’t have a nuclear weapon.” (2/10/25): “You cannot allow [Iran] to have a nuclear weapon.” (2/4/25): “It’s very simple: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.” Meanwhile, during campaign trails, Trump said this no less than 40 times, showing his great obsession or we can call a pledge to restrain Iran from having a nuclear weapon. (11/3/24): “Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon. Nuclear weapons are the greatest single threat to our country, but to the entire world.” (10/29/24): “I would have been very good to Iran. They — I had to have one thing, no nuclear weapons. You can’t have nuclear weapon. Nuclear weapons are the greatest danger to our country going forward, to the world going forward.” (10/28/24): “And all I wanted was Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon … That’s all I wanted. Very simple. You can’t have a nuclear weapon.” (10/23/24): “We don’t want Iran to have a nuclear weapon.” (10/16/24): “I didn’t want much. I wanted Iran to be very successful. I just don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon.” (10/14/24): “You can’t let them have a nuclear weapon.” (10/10/24): “I just don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon. It’s very simple.” (10/7/24): “I only wanted one thing. You can’t have a nuclear weapon. You cannot let them have a nuclear weapon.” (10/7/24): “No, they can’t have nukes. No, they can’t have nukes.” (10/1/24): "They can’t have a nuclear weapon — and now they’re very close to having one and it’s very dangerous for the world, very dangerous for the world … The biggest problem today, in my opinion, the biggest risk is the nuclear weapons.” (9/30/24): “All I want them to do is not have a nuclear weapon. They can’t have a nuclear weapon.” (9/26/24): “The only thing is [Iran] cannot have nuclear weapons.” (9/19/24): “I wanted one thing from Iran — no nuclear weapon. I didn’t want much — no nuclear weapon. And now they’re very close to getting it, and you can’t let that happen.” (9/17/24): “All we want is we don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon. Very simple. That’s all we want. We don’t want you to have a nuclear weapon.” (8/27/24): “They can’t have a nuclear weapon. We just can’t let them have a nuclear weapon. I’ll say this. If they do have a nuclear weapon, Israel is gone. It’ll be gone.” (8/23/24): “I don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon.” (8/23/24): “I just wanted to have a deal with Iran, very simple deal — can’t have a nuclear weapon. That’s it.” (8/15/24): “They can’t have a nuclear weapon. They can’t have a nuclear weapon. And we were all set to make sure that they don’t have a nuclear weapon. Because once they do, it’s a whole different world, it’s a whole different negotiation.” (8/8/24): “Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon — it’s very simple.” (8/5/24): “They can’t have a nuclear weapon. It’s very simple. They can’t have a nuclear weapon. You cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon.” (7/10/24): “Iran should not have a nuclear weapon … Iran should never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.” (6/20/24): “The main thing is Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon. That was my main thing. The deal was a simple deal. Iran can’t have a nuclear. You know, it can’t have a missile, it can’t have a nuclear missile. It cannot have that nuclear capability.” (5/15/24): “We have a very hostile country that wants nuclear weapons. You can’t let that happen.” (6/15/24) “Iran should not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. They would never have had even close to a nuclear weapon. They are very close to getting a nuclear weapon. You cannot let that happen.” (5/1/24): “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon — very simple. They cannot have a nuclear weapon.” (4/30/24): “You can’t let Iran have nuclear weapons.” (3/25/24): “Iran wanted to make a deal, and what the deal — 90% of the deal that I want to make is no nuclear weapon. That’s 90% — almost 100%. It might be 100%. That’s all I want. No nuclear weapon for Iran” (2/23/24): “I want everybody to be happy. They just can’t have a nuclear weapon.” (1/20/24): “I just didn’t want Iran to have a nuclear weapon. I said, ‘You know, we’re going to make a great deal. Everybody’s going to be happy. You’re going to be rich as hell again. Everything’s going to be great, but you cannot have a nuclear weapon.’” (1/5/24): “They cannot have a nuclear weapon. That was the only thing — the one thing I said, ‘You cannot have.’” (1/5/24): “I just don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon.” (12/30/23): “They will have, within a short period of time, nuclear weapons — and that is never something that can be allowed to happen.” “No nuclear weapons. You can’t have nuclear weapons. (11/9/23): Nuclear weapons are the single greatest threat to this world.” (10/29/23): “They can’t have a nuclear weapon. That’s all. They can’t have nuclear weapons. It’s too destructive, too powerful. They can’t have it.” (10/16/23): “Don’t let Iran have nuclear weapons. That’s my only thing I have to tell you today. Don’t let them have it.” (7/15/23): “No nuclear weapons. You can’t give [Iran] nuclear weapons.” (6/24/23): “You cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. You cannot let it happen because bad things will happen if that happens.” (1/6/20): “IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!” (6/22/19): “Iran cannot have Nuclear Weapons!” (1/24/15): “We can’t let Iran get a nuclear weapon. We can’t do it. Can’t do it. We cannot let that happen.” (11/4/11): “We can’t allow Iran to go nuclear.”

His obsession with this statement is quite evident as the White House released a statement on when Trump said it in the past years.

'15 times this year, over 40...': How many times Trump said 'Iran cannot have nuclear weapons'? A TIMELINE

Elon Musk has released the results of a drug test following claims that he had been using illegal substances during his involvement in Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.Last month, The New York Times published a report alleging that Musk, who was described as Trump’s biggest financial backer, had taken drugs such as ketamine, ecstasy, and magic mushrooms. The report cited unnamed sources familiar with his behaviour.On Tuesday, Musk posted what he claimed were lab results on X, with a caption ‘LOL’. The test was conducted on 11 June by “Fastest Labs of South Austin” in Texas.According to the lab report, Musk tested negative for a range of substances, including amphetamines, MDMA (ecstasy), cocaine, ketamine, marijuana, and fentanyl.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">lol <a href="https://t.co/pMe3YfXFxS">pic.twitter.com/pMe3YfXFxS</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1934879919059947788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Only urine test conducted, not hair or blood analysis</h3>The lab results Musk shared only show the outcome of a urine test. Experts note that urine tests are limited in scope, they can only detect drugs used in the past few days.In comparison, hair follicle tests can detect drug use over a longer period, often up to 90 days, while blood and saliva tests have different detection windows.This means that Musk’s test results do not necessarily disprove allegations of past drug use, particularly claims of drug-taking earlier in 2024.<h2>Musk denies chronic drug use allegations</h2>Responding to the original allegations, Musk stated, “I tried prescription ketamine a few years ago and said so on X, so this not even news. It helps for getting out of dark mental holes, but haven’t taken it since then.” He also accused the New York Times of “lying.”The newspaper’s report alleged that Musk kept various pills in a daily medication box and described his ketamine use as “chronic”, even claiming it caused bladder issues.<h2>Musk–Trump tensions deepen over drug claims</h2>The timing of the drug allegations coincided with Musk’s departure from the White House, following a 130-day stint as “DOGE leader."Soon after, Musk and Trump began clashing publicly, with Musk criticising Trump’s legislative efforts and accusing him of being linked to Jeffrey Epstein.Musk wrote on X, “Trump is in the Epstein files… the real reason they haven’t been released.” Trump denied the accusation.In private, Trump reportedly called Musk a “Big-Time drug addict”, according to a Washington Post report. However, when asked by reporters whether he had seen Musk take drugs, Trump replied, “I don’t think so. I hope not. I wish him well.”A few days later, Musk appeared to soften his tone. He wrote, “I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far.”

According to the lab report, Musk tested negative for a range of substances, including amphetamines, MDMA (ecstasy), cocaine, ketamine, marijuana, and fentanyl.

Elon Musk has released the results of a drug test following claims that he had been using illegal substances during his involvement in Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. Last month, The New York Times published a report alleging that Musk, who was described as Trump’s biggest financial backer, had taken drugs such as ketamine, ecstasy, and magic mushrooms. The report cited unnamed sources familiar with his behaviour. On Tuesday, Musk posted what he claimed were lab results on X, with a caption ‘LOL’. The test was conducted on 11 June by “Fastest Labs of South Austin” in Texas. According to the lab report, Musk tested negative for a range of substances, including amphetamines, MDMA (ecstasy), cocaine, ketamine, marijuana, and fentanyl.

According to the lab report, Musk tested negative for a range of substances, including amphetamines, MDMA (ecstasy), cocaine, ketamine, marijuana, and fentanyl.

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