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The Israeli Navy has, for the first time, used its Barak Magen air defence system to intercept drones launched from Iran. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the system was activated during an overnight mission, during which eight Iranian drones were shot down by Sa’ar 6-class missile corvettes patrolling the country’s coastal waters.“This was the first operational use of the ‘Barak Magen’ air defence system and the long-range interceptor ‘LRAD’,” the IDF confirmed. The military added that all the drones were destroyed before they could cause any damage.The deployment marks a major milestone in Israel’s naval defence capabilities, especially at a time of heightened tensions with Iran.<h2>Iran’s drone swarms test Israel’s maritime defences</h2>In recent days, the Israeli military says it has intercepted at least 25 drones launched from Iran, as part of a growing wave of cross-border hostilities. The use of drone swarms highlights a shift in tactics by Iran and its allied groups, relying more heavily on small, unmanned systems to overwhelm Israeli air defences.The Barak Magen system, designed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is intended to handle exactly such threats. Mounted on Israel’s modern Sa’ar 6-class warships, the system combines high-speed response with precision targeting to defend against a range of airborne threats, including drones, cruise missiles, and even ballistic weapons.<h2>What is the Barak Magen defence system?</h2>Barak Magen is an advanced naval air defence system built specifically for use at sea. Unlike land-based systems such as Iron Dome or David’s Sling, Barak Magen is designed to protect warships operating in high-threat maritime environments.Its debut in June 2025 comes as Israel increasingly focuses on defending offshore assets, including natural gas rigs and key shipping lanes. The system’s success reflects a growing shift in Israel’s military priorities from ground-based defence to maintaining air superiority at sea.The Barak Magen’s integration with Sa’ar 6-class corvettes forms part of a wider strategy to modernise Israel’s naval capabilities, allowing agile, heavily armed ships to take on more complex roles in regional&nbsp;security.

Barak Magen is an advanced naval air defence system built specifically for use at sea. Unlike land-based systems such as Iron Dome or David’s Sling, Barak Magen is designed to protect warships operating in high-threat maritime environments.

The Israeli Navy has, for the first time, used its Barak Magen air defence system to intercept drones launched from Iran. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the system was activated during an overnight mission, during which eight Iranian drones were shot down by Sa’ar 6-class missile corvettes patrolling the country’s coastal waters. “This was the first operational use of the ‘Barak Magen’ air defence system and the long-range interceptor ‘LRAD’,” the IDF confirmed. The military added that all the drones were destroyed before they could cause any damage. The deployment marks a major milestone in Israel’s naval defence capabilities, especially at a time of heightened tensions with Iran. Iran’s drone swarms test Israel’s maritime defences In recent days, the Israeli military says it has intercepted at least 25 drones launched from Iran, as part of a growing wave of cross-border hostilities. The use of drone swarms highlights a shift in tactics by Iran and its allied groups, relying more heavily on small, unmanned systems to overwhelm Israeli air defences. The Barak Magen system, designed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is intended to handle exactly such threats. Mounted on Israel’s modern Sa’ar 6-class warships, the system combines high-speed response with precision targeting to defend against a range of airborne threats, including drones, cruise missiles, and even ballistic weapons. What is the Barak Magen defence system? Barak Magen is an advanced naval air defence system built specifically for use at sea. Unlike land-based systems such as Iron Dome or David’s Sling, Barak Magen is designed to protect warships operating in high-threat maritime environments. Its debut in June 2025 comes as Israel increasingly focuses on defending offshore assets, including natural gas rigs and key shipping lanes. The system’s success reflects a growing shift in Israel’s military priorities from ground-based defence to maintaining air superiority at sea. The Barak Magen’s integration with Sa’ar 6-class corvettes forms part of a wider strategy to modernise Israel’s naval capabilities, allowing agile, heavily armed ships to take on more complex roles in regional security.

Barak Magen is an advanced naval air defence system built specifically for use at sea. Unlike land-based systems such as Iron Dome or David’s Sling, Barak Magen is designed to protect warships operating in high-threat maritime environments.

Did Iran test Israel’s limits? Israel deploys Barak Magen air defence system for the first time

Israel and Iran are at a direct war now, but did you know that once upon a time, the two countries had friendly relations, and even cooperated to fight common enemies? For nearly three decades since the formation of Israel in 1948, Iran and Israel had a peaceful relationship. They even helped each other fight common enemies. So what happened before their regional rivalry started? What changed now? Here is a timeline. &nbsp;<h2>Iran was neutral, and cooperated with Israel during regional wars</h2>In the Six-Day War of 1967, Israel fought Egypt, Jordan and Syria. In the war of June 5–10, Israel captured the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Golan Heights. At the time, Iran was ruled by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The Iranian Shah was an ally of the US and had friendly, albeit covert, ties with Israel. Iran exported oil to Israel at the time, and helped Israel with intelligence sharing. Iran played no military role against Israel in this war, one of the first in the long-standing Arab-Israeli conflict.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the war of 1971 also, Iran played no significant military role against Israel. The Shah’s regime continued its relationship with Israel at the time, and even cooperated in joint ventures like the Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline.&nbsp;<h2>So what changed? Answer: The Islamic Revolution</h2> The Islamic Revolution of 1978-79 was essentially a domestic political movement guided by Islamic principles with the aim of overthrowing the Shah's regime. His pro-Israeli stance was, in fact, one of the reasons for the Shah's downfall. From the outset, the Islamic Republic of Iran was opposed to Israel, which it called the Zionist regime. Iran, under the ayatollahs, &nbsp;severed diplomatic ties with Israel. That's when the regional rivalry began. Yet, there's a twist.<h2>Israel helped Iran in its war against Iraq</h2>Even after the establishment of the Islamic Republic, Israel reportedly helped Iran in its war with Iraq that lasted from 1980 to 1988. Israel supplied Iran with over $500 million in arms, as it saw Iraq’s nuclear ambitions at the time as a greater threat to its existence. Note that there's also a sectarian angle to this, as Iran is a Shia nation, whereas Iraq is Sunni, with a significant Shia population.<h2>The establishment of Hezbollah started an open rivalry</h2>&nbsp;The open rivalry phase between Iran and Israel can be said to have started after the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 as part of its operations against the Palestinian Liberation Organisation or PLO. That year, Iran established the militant group Hezbollah, the first of its several proxy groups in the region fighting against Israel. Hezbollah is a Shia militia that fought Israeli forces, setting off the proxy wars, the first major attack being the 1983 bombing of Israeli and Western forces. &nbsp;<h2>1990s: Suicide bombings by Hezbollah</h2> &nbsp;The 1990s were a period of volatility in the region as the Palestinian liberation movement gathered steam.&nbsp; Suicide bombings targeting Israel's embassy in 1992, and a Jewish Cetre in Buenos Aires in 1994 are most prominent among them. Israel blamed Iran for these attacks, but Tehran denied responsibility. &nbsp;<h2>2000s: The proxy war intensifies, Iran's nuclear weapons programme raises concerns</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>In 2000, Israel withdrew from southern Lebanon after years of occupation. Backed by Iran, Hezbollah continued to attack Israeli targets across the world since then. Iran's secret nuclear weapons programme was revealed in 2002, a definitive moment in the rivalry that culminated in the current war. Since 2002, Israel has openly opposed the Iranian nuclear enrichment programme at every available international forum. By this time, ‘death to Israel’ became a common slogan in Iran, with politicians like the hardliner president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad using rhetoric that inflamed anti-Israel sentiment in the Islamic Republic. &nbsp;<h2>2006 Israel-Hezbollah war &nbsp;</h2>In 2006, two Israeli soldiers were kidnapped by Hezbollah, which led to the Israel-Hezbollah war. Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) helped Hezbollah with rocket attacks and missile operations. Among these was an anti-ship missile strike on the Israeli Navy ship INS Hanit, which killed four Israeli crew. The war ended with the UN-brokered ceasefire Resolution 1701. In 2009, Israel captured a ship carrying Iranian weapons to Hezbollah. By this time, Iran was also helping prop up Hamas as the dominant Palestinian faction in Gaza. This slowly led to the proxy war spreading. In this period, Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian arms convoys in Sudan that were destined for Hamas.&nbsp;<h2>2010s: Proxy war, sabotage of Iran nuclear programme</h2>The 2010s were a period of more proxy wars, with the element of cyberattacks added. In this period, each country blamed the other, but the standard policy of both sides was not to overtly claim responsibility.&nbsp;The most prominent among these disruptive activities is the Stuxnet virus attack of 2010. The malware was introduced allegedly by Israel with help from the US to disrupt the functioning of Iran's Natanz nuclear facility. Two years later, a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist, Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan, was killed, with Iran pointing the finger at Israel. &nbsp;&nbsp;In 2011, an Iranian General Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam was killed in a blast at a missile base. Again, the Israeli hand was suspected. The proxy wars continued amid regional conflicts. At the height of the Syrian civil war, Israel conducted the Operation House of Cards in 2018, targeting Iranian interests in Syria. This took place after the IRGC allegedly fired 20 rockets at Israel from Syria.&nbsp; The same year, under President Donald Trump, the US withdrew from the Iranian nuclear deal, after Israel revealed what it said were stolen Iranian nuclear documents. Israel has always maintained that Iran had a secret nuclear weapons programme. &nbsp;<h2>2020s: More attacks on Iranian interests</h2>In the 2020s, Israel continued to help Iran's enemies, while Iran, particularly the externally-focused Quds Forces of IRGC, trained and armed anti-Israeli militia across the region. The most important event in this period was the assassination of Qasem Soleimani on 3 January 2020 by the US under Trump's orders. Soleimani, &nbsp;the commander of the Quds Force, died in a US drone strike near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. He was in Iraq to meet Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi. Iran accused the Israelis of involvement. Though Israel was silent at the time, its involvement was later admitted.&nbsp;Israel also continued to target Iran's nuclear programme. In 2020, an explosion damaged Natanz centrifuge facility. Another Iranian nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, was assassinated near Tehran, allegedly by Israel using a remote-controlled weapon.&nbsp; &nbsp;Disruptive activities by both sides continued into 2021, with Israel accused of attacking Iranian ships in the Red Sea.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>2023 October 7 Hamas attack: The trigger of the current conflict &nbsp;</h2>The October 7 terror attack by Hamas-led Palestinian militants that killed at least 1,200 Israeli civilians led to the invasion of Gaza by Israel. Soon, Isral expanded the Gaza war to target all proxy groups funded, aided and trained by Iran. Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah and Houthis of Yemen joined the Israel-Hamas war, targeting Israeli commercial and military interests in solidarity with the Palestinians. Israel responded by a variety of attacks in countries across the region. In December 2023, an Israeli airstrike in Syria killed IRGC commander Razi Mousavi.<h2>2024: A series of assassinations and attacks</h2>In 2024, Hamas and Hezbollah leaders were killed in Iran and Lebanon in Israeli operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;The year waw many conflagrations that were precursors to the current Iran-Israel war. In January 2024, Israel killed five Iranian officials, including General Sadegh Omidzadeh, in a strike in the Syrian capital of Damascus. &nbsp;On April 1 that year, Israel attacked Iran’s consulate in Damascus, killing 16 people, including two IRGC generals. Iran retaliated on April 13 with an attack that involved 300 drones and missiles, but most of these were intercepted by Israel. On April 19, Israel attacked an Iranian antiaircraft system. In May 2024, &nbsp;IRGC officer Sayad Khodayee was assassinated in Tehran, with Israel hand suspected.&nbsp; In July 2024, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran in an Israeli military-intelligence operation.&nbsp;In September that year, an Israeli pager and walkie-talkie attack targeted Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, and injured Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon.&nbsp; In the same month, Israeli air strikes in Beirut, Lebanon, killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and IRGC commander Abbas Nilforoushan. &nbsp;To avenge these killings, Iran fired 180 missiles at Israel. In response, Israel struck Iranian air defences and missile facilities. &nbsp;These are the events that eventually led to the current war, which started on June 12 with Israel's Operation Rising Lion, hitting Iran’s nuclear, energy and military infrastructure, and killing top officials, generals and scientists. Iran has responded with a series of drone and missile attacks hitting at the heart of Israel.&nbsp;

For nearly three decades since formation of Israel in 1948, Iran and Israel had peaceful relationship. What happened before their regional rivalry started? What changed now? Here is a timeline.

Israel and Iran are at a direct war now, but did you know that once upon a time, the two countries had friendly relations, and even cooperated to fight common enemies? For nearly three decades since the formation of Israel in 1948, Iran and Israel had a peaceful relationship. They even helped each other fight common enemies. So what happened before their regional rivalry started? What changed now? Here is a timeline. Iran was neutral, and cooperated with Israel during regional wars In the Six-Day War of 1967, Israel fought Egypt, Jordan and Syria. In the war of June 5–10, Israel captured the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Golan Heights. At the time, Iran was ruled by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The Iranian Shah was an ally of the US and had friendly, albeit covert, ties with Israel. Iran exported oil to Israel at the time, and helped Israel with intelligence sharing. Iran played no military role against Israel in this war, one of the first in the long-standing Arab-Israeli conflict. In the war of 1971 also, Iran played no significant military role against Israel. The Shah’s regime continued its relationship with Israel at the time, and even cooperated in joint ventures like the Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline. So what changed? Answer: The Islamic Revolution The Islamic Revolution of 1978-79 was essentially a domestic political movement guided by Islamic principles with the aim of overthrowing the Shah's regime. His pro-Israeli stance was, in fact, one of the reasons for the Shah's downfall. From the outset, the Islamic Republic of Iran was opposed to Israel, which it called the Zionist regime. Iran, under the ayatollahs, severed diplomatic ties with Israel. That's when the regional rivalry began. Yet, there's a twist. Israel helped Iran in its war against Iraq Even after the establishment of the Islamic Republic, Israel reportedly helped Iran in its war with Iraq that lasted from 1980 to 1988. Israel supplied Iran with over $500 million in arms, as it saw Iraq’s nuclear ambitions at the time as a greater threat to its existence. Note that there's also a sectarian angle to this, as Iran is a Shia nation, whereas Iraq is Sunni, with a significant Shia population. The establishment of Hezbollah started an open rivalry The open rivalry phase between Iran and Israel can be said to have started after the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 as part of its operations against the Palestinian Liberation Organisation or PLO. That year, Iran established the militant group Hezbollah, the first of its several proxy groups in the region fighting against Israel. Hezbollah is a Shia militia that fought Israeli forces, setting off the proxy wars, the first major attack being the 1983 bombing of Israeli and Western forces. 1990s: Suicide bombings by Hezbollah The 1990s were a period of volatility in the region as the Palestinian liberation movement gathered steam. Suicide bombings targeting Israel's embassy in 1992, and a Jewish Cetre in Buenos Aires in 1994 are most prominent among them. Israel blamed Iran for these attacks, but Tehran denied responsibility. 2000s: The proxy war intensifies, Iran's nuclear weapons programme raises concerns In 2000, Israel withdrew from southern Lebanon after years of occupation. Backed by Iran, Hezbollah continued to attack Israeli targets across the world since then. Iran's secret nuclear weapons programme was revealed in 2002, a definitive moment in the rivalry that culminated in the current war. Since 2002, Israel has openly opposed the Iranian nuclear enrichment programme at every available international forum. By this time, ‘death to Israel’ became a common slogan in Iran, with politicians like the hardliner president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad using rhetoric that inflamed anti-Israel sentiment in the Islamic Republic. 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war In 2006, two Israeli soldiers were kidnapped by Hezbollah, which led to the Israel-Hezbollah war. Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) helped Hezbollah with rocket attacks and missile operations. Among these was an anti-ship missile strike on the Israeli Navy ship INS Hanit, which killed four Israeli crew. The war ended with the UN-brokered ceasefire Resolution 1701. In 2009, Israel captured a ship carrying Iranian weapons to Hezbollah. By this time, Iran was also helping prop up Hamas as the dominant Palestinian faction in Gaza. This slowly led to the proxy war spreading. In this period, Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian arms convoys in Sudan that were destined for Hamas. 2010s: Proxy war, sabotage of Iran nuclear programme The 2010s were a period of more proxy wars, with the element of cyberattacks added. In this period, each country blamed the other, but the standard policy of both sides was not to overtly claim responsibility. The most prominent among these disruptive activities is the Stuxnet virus attack of 2010. The malware was introduced allegedly by Israel with help from the US to disrupt the functioning of Iran's Natanz nuclear facility. Two years later, a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist, Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan, was killed, with Iran pointing the finger at Israel. In 2011, an Iranian General Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam was killed in a blast at a missile base. Again, the Israeli hand was suspected. The proxy wars continued amid regional conflicts. At the height of the Syrian civil war, Israel conducted the Operation House of Cards in 2018, targeting Iranian interests in Syria. This took place after the IRGC allegedly fired 20 rockets at Israel from Syria. The same year, under President Donald Trump, the US withdrew from the Iranian nuclear deal, after Israel revealed what it said were stolen Iranian nuclear documents. Israel has always maintained that Iran had a secret nuclear weapons programme. 2020s: More attacks on Iranian interests In the 2020s, Israel continued to help Iran's enemies, while Iran, particularly the externally-focused Quds Forces of IRGC, trained and armed anti-Israeli militia across the region. The most important event in this period was the assassination of Qasem Soleimani on 3 January 2020 by the US under Trump's orders. Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force, died in a US drone strike near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. He was in Iraq to meet Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi. Iran accused the Israelis of involvement. Though Israel was silent at the time, its involvement was later admitted. Israel also continued to target Iran's nuclear programme. In 2020, an explosion damaged Natanz centrifuge facility. Another Iranian nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, was assassinated near Tehran, allegedly by Israel using a remote-controlled weapon. Disruptive activities by both sides continued into 2021, with Israel accused of attacking Iranian ships in the Red Sea. 2023 October 7 Hamas attack: The trigger of the current conflict The October 7 terror attack by Hamas-led Palestinian militants that killed at least 1,200 Israeli civilians led to the invasion of Gaza by Israel. Soon, Isral expanded the Gaza war to target all proxy groups funded, aided and trained by Iran. Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah and Houthis of Yemen joined the Israel-Hamas war, targeting Israeli commercial and military interests in solidarity with the Palestinians. Israel responded by a variety of attacks in countries across the region. In December 2023, an Israeli airstrike in Syria killed IRGC commander Razi Mousavi. 2024: A series of assassinations and attacks In 2024, Hamas and Hezbollah leaders were killed in Iran and Lebanon in Israeli operations. The year waw many conflagrations that were precursors to the current Iran-Israel war. In January 2024, Israel killed five Iranian officials, including General Sadegh Omidzadeh, in a strike in the Syrian capital of Damascus. On April 1 that year, Israel attacked Iran’s consulate in Damascus, killing 16 people, including two IRGC generals. Iran retaliated on April 13 with an attack that involved 300 drones and missiles, but most of these were intercepted by Israel. On April 19, Israel attacked an Iranian antiaircraft system. In May 2024, IRGC officer Sayad Khodayee was assassinated in Tehran, with Israel hand suspected. In July 2024, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran in an Israeli military-intelligence operation. In September that year, an Israeli pager and walkie-talkie attack targeted Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, and injured Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon. In the same month, Israeli air strikes in Beirut, Lebanon, killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and IRGC commander Abbas Nilforoushan. To avenge these killings, Iran fired 180 missiles at Israel. In response, Israel struck Iranian air defences and missile facilities. These are the events that eventually led to the current war, which started on June 12 with Israel's Operation Rising Lion, hitting Iran’s nuclear, energy and military infrastructure, and killing top officials, generals and scientists. Iran has responded with a series of drone and missile attacks hitting at the heart of Israel.

For nearly three decades since formation of Israel in 1948, Iran and Israel had peaceful relationship. What happened before their regional rivalry started? What changed now? Here is a timeline.

Iran and Israel were once friends, helped each other before proxy battles and direct war. What changed? A timeline

US President Donald Trump directed federal authorities to ramp up deportation efforts in Democratic-led cities on Sunday, doubling down on a politicised anti-immigration drive after major protests in Los Angeles."We must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America's largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside," Trump said on his Truth Social platform."These, and other such Cities, are the core of the Democrat Power Center," he claimed, citing debunked right-wing conspiracy theories that undocumented immigrants are voting in US elections in significant numbers.Trump has made deporting undocumented immigrants a key priority for his second term, after successfully campaigning against an alleged "invasion" by criminals.Raids by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in Los Angeles have sparked days of mainly peaceful protests, though they have seen sporadic violence at times.Trump has pounced on the violent incidents to deploy 4,000 National Guards and 700 Marines to the Democrat-led city, against the wishes of local and state authorities.California has sued to regain control of the National Guardsmen from Trump, arguing he overstepped his authority. That suit is working its way through federal court.Mayor Karen Bass said Sunday that an overnight curfew put in place last week to stop vandalism and looting at the protests would be extended "a couple more days."She described the fear and anger that have taken hold in the heavily Latino city over the immigration raids."People are afraid to leave their homes," she said, adding that raids have at times felt "indiscriminate.""This is the United States. You are not supposed to have to show your papers if you go out in public," she said.Los Angeles was mostly calm on Sunday with just a handful of demonstrators marching outside City Hall ahead of the curfew.<h2>‘Get the job done!’</h2>In a long screed on Truth Social Sunday, Republican Trump charged that ICE agents "are subjected to violence, harassment, and even threats from Radical Democrat Politicians."But, he insisted, "nothing will stop us from executing our mission... ICE Officers are herewith ordered ... to do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History."Trump made a litany of grievances against "sick" Democrats, including charges that they "believe in Open Borders, Transgender for Everybody, and Men playing in Women's Sports."That, he said, was why he wanted ICE and other law enforcement agencies "to FOCUS on our crime ridden and deadly Inner Cities."He said he had directed his entire administration "to put every resource possible behind this effort, and reverse the tide of Mass Destruction Migration that has turned once Idyllic Towns into scenes of Third World Dystopia."Trump said he wanted "our Brave Officers to know that REAL Americans are cheering you on every day.""To ICE, FBI, DEA, ATF, the Patriots at Pentagon and the State Department, you have my unwavering support. Now go, GET THE JOB DONE!" he wrote.Former president Barack Obama meanwhile criticized Trump's deportation drive."Families with similar backgrounds who just want to live, work, and support their communities, are being demonized and treated as enemies," he said on social media platform X."We can fix our broken immigration system while still recognizing our common humanity and treating each other with dignity and respect."

"We must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America's largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

US President Donald Trump directed federal authorities to ramp up deportation efforts in Democratic-led cities on Sunday, doubling down on a politicised anti-immigration drive after major protests in Los Angeles. "We must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America's largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. "These, and other such Cities, are the core of the Democrat Power Center," he claimed, citing debunked right-wing conspiracy theories that undocumented immigrants are voting in US elections in significant numbers. Trump has made deporting undocumented immigrants a key priority for his second term, after successfully campaigning against an alleged "invasion" by criminals. Raids by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in Los Angeles have sparked days of mainly peaceful protests, though they have seen sporadic violence at times. Trump has pounced on the violent incidents to deploy 4,000 National Guards and 700 Marines to the Democrat-led city, against the wishes of local and state authorities. California has sued to regain control of the National Guardsmen from Trump, arguing he overstepped his authority. That suit is working its way through federal court. Mayor Karen Bass said Sunday that an overnight curfew put in place last week to stop vandalism and looting at the protests would be extended "a couple more days." She described the fear and anger that have taken hold in the heavily Latino city over the immigration raids. "People are afraid to leave their homes," she said, adding that raids have at times felt "indiscriminate." "This is the United States. You are not supposed to have to show your papers if you go out in public," she said. Los Angeles was mostly calm on Sunday with just a handful of demonstrators marching outside City Hall ahead of the curfew. ‘Get the job done!’ In a long screed on Truth Social Sunday, Republican Trump charged that ICE agents "are subjected to violence, harassment, and even threats from Radical Democrat Politicians." But, he insisted, "nothing will stop us from executing our mission... ICE Officers are herewith ordered ... to do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History." Trump made a litany of grievances against "sick" Democrats, including charges that they "believe in Open Borders, Transgender for Everybody, and Men playing in Women's Sports." That, he said, was why he wanted ICE and other law enforcement agencies "to FOCUS on our crime ridden and deadly Inner Cities." He said he had directed his entire administration "to put every resource possible behind this effort, and reverse the tide of Mass Destruction Migration that has turned once Idyllic Towns into scenes of Third World Dystopia." Trump said he wanted "our Brave Officers to know that REAL Americans are cheering you on every day." "To ICE, FBI, DEA, ATF, the Patriots at Pentagon and the State Department, you have my unwavering support. Now go, GET THE JOB DONE!" he wrote. Former president Barack Obama meanwhile criticized Trump's deportation drive. "Families with similar backgrounds who just want to live, work, and support their communities, are being demonized and treated as enemies," he said on social media platform X. "We can fix our broken immigration system while still recognizing our common humanity and treating each other with dignity and respect."

"We must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America's largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

Trump orders deportation drive targeting Democratic cities amid protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III - the highest honour in Cyprus - by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Monday. The Order of Makarios III, the highest merit honour awarded in Cyprus, is named after Makarios III, the first president of the Republic of Cyprus. It is conferred upon heads of state and other people of significant status in recognition of meritorious service to the nation.&nbsp;PM Modi expressed gratitude to President Christodoulides, the government and people of Cyprus for the honour.&nbsp;"President, for the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, I express heartfelt gratitude to you, the Government of Cyprus and the people of Cyprus. This honour is not just mine, it is the honour of 140 crore Indians. It is the honour of their capabilities and aspirations. It is the honour of our country's cultural brotherhood and the ideology of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. I dedicate this honour to the friendly relations between India and Cyprus and our shared values and mutual understanding. On behalf of all Indians, I accept this honour with utmost humility and gratitude," PM Modi said. He further said, "This honour symbolises our unwavering commitment to peace, security, sovereignty, territorial integrity and prosperity of our people. I understand the significance of this honour and accept it as a responsibility towards the relations between India and Cyprus." He expressed confidence that the ties between two nations will touch new heights. He stated, “I am confident that in the time to come, our active partnership will touch new heights. Together, we will not only strengthen the progress of our two nations but also contribute towards building a peaceful and secure global environment.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">An award dedicated to the trusted 🇮🇳-🇨🇾 friendship &amp; 1.4 billion people of India. President <a href="https://twitter.com/Christodulides?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Christodulides</a> conferred PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> with the ‘Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III’ of Cyprus. The honour reflects the enduring India – Cyprus bilateral partnership and… <a href="https://t.co/eoS0ZVs6EC">pic.twitter.com/eoS0ZVs6EC</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1934517916243759200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "An award dedicated to the trusted India-Cyprus friendship &amp; 1.4 billion people of India. President @Christodulides conferred PM @narendramodi with the 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III' of Cyprus. The honour reflects the enduring India - Cyprus bilateral partnership and shared commitment to work together for the common vision for peace, progress and prosperity." Christodoulides welcomed PM Modi to the Presidential Palace in Nicosia earlier today. The Cypriot President and PM Modi introduced each other to the delegates from their respective countries. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “Strengthening ties with a trusted partner. PM @narendramodi was warmly received by President @Christodulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia today and accorded a ceremonial welcome. Official talks lie ahead.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇮🇳-🇨🇾|Strengthening ties with a trusted partner. PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> was warmly received by President <a href="https://twitter.com/Christodulides?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Christodulides</a> at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia today and accorded a ceremonial welcome. Official talks lie ahead. <a href="https://t.co/0KLzODjjj9">pic.twitter.com/0KLzODjjj9</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1934513048326218181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;PM Modi had arrived in Cyprus on Sunday afternoon (local time), marking the first visit by an Indian PM to the island nation in over two decades. He was received by the Cypriot President at Larnaca International Airport. He received a heartfelt welcome from the Indian diaspora in Limassol. Upon his arrival, PM Modi, along with Cyprus President Christodoulides, interacted with leading CEOs during the business roundtable. During the interaction, PM Modi spoke about India's reform trajectory in the last decade. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Boosting business linkages! President Nikos Christodoulides and I interacted with leading CEOs to add vigour to commercial linkages between India and Cyprus. Sectors like innovation, energy, technology and more offer immense potential. I also talked about India's reform trajectory in the last decade." The Cyprus Presidency in a post on X said that Cyprus is deepening and expanding economic cooperation with India. It said, "Roundtable discussion with the Indian Prime Minister and members of the Cyprus and Indian business communities: Today, we are building more bridges; we are deepening and expanding economic cooperation between Cyprus and India. Together, we are entering a new era of strategic partnership, founded on trust and our shared values, driven by innovation and inspired by our rich historical journey and the vast horizon that opens before us. Together, Cyprus and India send a strong message of cooperation and prosperity, and at the same time, a message of hope."&nbsp;

PM Modi Cyprus visit: Indian PM awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III - country highest honour 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III - the highest honour in Cyprus - by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Monday. The Order of Makarios III, the highest merit honour awarded in Cyprus, is named after Makarios III, the first president of the Republic of Cyprus. It is conferred upon heads of state and other people of significant status in recognition of meritorious service to the nation. PM Modi expressed gratitude to President Christodoulides, the government and people of Cyprus for the honour. "President, for the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, I express heartfelt gratitude to you, the Government of Cyprus and the people of Cyprus. This honour is not just mine, it is the honour of 140 crore Indians. It is the honour of their capabilities and aspirations. It is the honour of our country's cultural brotherhood and the ideology of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. I dedicate this honour to the friendly relations between India and Cyprus and our shared values and mutual understanding. On behalf of all Indians, I accept this honour with utmost humility and gratitude," PM Modi said. He further said, "This honour symbolises our unwavering commitment to peace, security, sovereignty, territorial integrity and prosperity of our people. I understand the significance of this honour and accept it as a responsibility towards the relations between India and Cyprus." He expressed confidence that the ties between two nations will touch new heights. He stated, “I am confident that in the time to come, our active partnership will touch new heights. Together, we will not only strengthen the progress of our two nations but also contribute towards building a peaceful and secure global environment.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III - the highest honour in Cyprus - by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Monday.&nbsp;

PM Modi Cyprus visit: Indian PM awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III - country's highest honour

India, known for its policy of neutrality, has taken a neutral stance in the ongoing Israel-Iran war.Even as the military conflict between the two nations reaches new, dangerous levels, with both sides launching relentless cross-border attacks, including ballistic missiles and combat drones, India has chosen to stay true to its unique stance. But what about New Delhi's five closest allies: Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United States, France, and Qatar? Here's all you need to know.<h2>India's official stance: Neutral, and for peace</h2>Both Iran and Israel are India's strategic partners, and thus, ties with both nations are important for New Delhi. The nation has even sought to emphasise its "close and friendly relations with both countries" while reaffirming its readiness to extend support towards efforts of peace.In a recent statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has issued a statement on recent developments between Israel and Iran. India did not participate in the discussions on the above-mentioned SCO statement.""We urge that channels of dialogue and diplomacy be utilised to work towards de-escalation. It is essential that the international community undertake endeavours in that direction," it added.Meanwhile, speaking to his Iranian and Israeli counterparts – Dr. Abbas Araghchi and Gideon Sa’ar, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed “deep concern of the international community at the turn of events.”He also "urged avoidance of any escalatory steps and an early return to diplomacy".<h2>United States — Backing Israel, negotiating with Iran</h2>The United States has been a vocal supporter of Israel. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's administration has been engaging with Iran on reviving the nuclear deal. Seven rounds of the vital talks have taken place; the eighth is scheduled for June 15 in Oman.While Trump has called on Israel and Iran to “make a deal” in a recent interview, he also suggested that the warring nations may “have to fight it out” first.Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said, "I think it's time for a deal," adding, "But sometimes they have to fight it out, but we're going to see what happens."<h2>Saudi Arabia — Subtle lean toward Iran?</h2>Saudi Arabia has called for de-escalation and dialogue and has sought to label Israeli attacks on Iran a violation of international law.On Saturday, during a phone call with Israeli President Masoud Pezeshkian, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that the attacks undermine the sovereignty and security of Iran and constitute a violation of international laws and norms.As reported by the Saudi Press Agency, the crown prince said attacks have disrupted ongoing dialogue to resolve the crisis surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and hindered efforts to de-escalate and reach diplomatic solutions.<h2>Russia — Quietly leaning toward Iran</h2>Russia, a strategic partner of India, has strong links with both Israel and Iran. Russian President Vladimir Putin has even spoken separately to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and has offered to act as a mediator.Ignoring the irony, the Russian leader, who is behind Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, condemned Israel's attacks on Tehran as a breach of international law.<h2>France — Pro-Israel</h2>French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said France could engage in “operations to protect and defend” Israel in the event of Iranian retaliation against Israeli strikes, provided France was “in a position to do so.”However, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Sunday (Jun 15) clarified that Paris has not deployed military, emphasising the decision was based on the nature and trajectory of the strikes "at this stage".<h2>Qatar — Openly critical of Israel</h2>Qatar, a Muslim nation, has sought to blame Israel for the spike in tensions.As per a TASS report, in a telephone conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said that his nation would work on termination of the Israeli aggression against Iran together with its partners."Qatar will work with its partners at regional and international levels for the purpose of immediate termination of aggression against Iran and prevention of its catastrophic consequences for security, stability and welfare of the region," he said.Meanwhile, the Qatari Foreign Ministry in a statement, said, "The parties discussed in the conversation the latest developments in the region, including the Israel’s attack against the territory of the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran".As India focuses on economic growth, and overtaking Japan becomes the fourth largest economy globally, can the fact that both Iran and Israel are vital trade partners shake its stance? Can the conflicting loyalties of its top allies trigger a shift in New Delhi diplomacy? This remains to be seen.

India has chosen to stay true to its unique stance. But what about New Delhi's five closest allies: Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United States, France, and Qatar? Here's all you need to know.

India, known for its policy of neutrality, has taken a neutral stance in the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Even as the military conflict between the two nations reaches new, dangerous levels, with both sides launching relentless cross-border attacks, including ballistic missiles and combat drones, India has chosen to stay true to its unique stance. But what about New Delhi's five closest allies: Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United States, France, and Qatar? Here's all you need to know. India's official stance: Neutral, and for peace Both Iran and Israel are India's strategic partners, and thus, ties with both nations are important for New Delhi. The nation has even sought to emphasise its "close and friendly relations with both countries" while reaffirming its readiness to extend support towards efforts of peace. In a recent statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has issued a statement on recent developments between Israel and Iran. India did not participate in the discussions on the above-mentioned SCO statement." "We urge that channels of dialogue and diplomacy be utilised to work towards de-escalation. It is essential that the international community undertake endeavours in that direction," it added. Meanwhile, speaking to his Iranian and Israeli counterparts – Dr. Abbas Araghchi and Gideon Sa’ar, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed “deep concern of the international community at the turn of events.” He also "urged avoidance of any escalatory steps and an early return to diplomacy". United States — Backing Israel, negotiating with Iran The United States has been a vocal supporter of Israel. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's administration has been engaging with Iran on reviving the nuclear deal. Seven rounds of the vital talks have taken place; the eighth is scheduled for June 15 in Oman. While Trump has called on Israel and Iran to “make a deal” in a recent interview, he also suggested that the warring nations may “have to fight it out” first. Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said, "I think it's time for a deal," adding, "But sometimes they have to fight it out, but we're going to see what happens." Saudi Arabia — Subtle lean toward Iran? Saudi Arabia has called for de-escalation and dialogue and has sought to label Israeli attacks on Iran a violation of international law. On Saturday, during a phone call with Israeli President Masoud Pezeshkian, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that the attacks undermine the sovereignty and security of Iran and constitute a violation of international laws and norms. As reported by the Saudi Press Agency, the crown prince said attacks have disrupted ongoing dialogue to resolve the crisis surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and hindered efforts to de-escalate and reach diplomatic solutions. Russia — Quietly leaning toward Iran Russia, a strategic partner of India, has strong links with both Israel and Iran. Russian President Vladimir Putin has even spoken separately to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and has offered to act as a mediator. Ignoring the irony, the Russian leader, who is behind Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, condemned Israel's attacks on Tehran as a breach of international law. France — Pro-Israel French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said France could engage in “operations to protect and defend” Israel in the event of Iranian retaliation against Israeli strikes, provided France was “in a position to do so.” However, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Sunday (Jun 15) clarified that Paris has not deployed military, emphasising the decision was based on the nature and trajectory of the strikes "at this stage". Qatar — Openly critical of Israel Qatar, a Muslim nation, has sought to blame Israel for the spike in tensions. As per a TASS report, in a telephone conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said that his nation would work on termination of the Israeli aggression against Iran together with its partners. "Qatar will work with its partners at regional and international levels for the purpose of immediate termination of aggression against Iran and prevention of its catastrophic consequences for security, stability and welfare of the region," he said. Meanwhile, the Qatari Foreign Ministry in a statement, said, "The parties discussed in the conversation the latest developments in the region, including the Israel’s attack against the territory of the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran". As India focuses on economic growth, and overtaking Japan becomes the fourth largest economy globally, can the fact that both Iran and Israel are vital trade partners shake its stance? Can the conflicting loyalties of its top allies trigger a shift in New Delhi diplomacy? This remains to be seen.

India has chosen to stay true to its unique stance. But what about New Delhi's five closest allies: Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United States, France, and Qatar? Here's all you need to know.

Iran-Israel war: India stays neutral — where do its 5 closest allies stand? WION Explains

As per the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India continues to have an edge over Pakistan in nuclear capabilities. The report said that as of January 2025, the US has the most powerful nuclear force in the world, followed by Russia. The UK stands at the 3rd rank, and France comes at 4th. China has the 5th rank, followed by the 6th rank of India in the list of the most powerful nuclear forces in the world. Pakistan is after India on 7th position.&nbsp;The report noted that India has expanded its nuclear arsenal from 172 warheads in 2024 to an estimated 180 in 2025. Also, New Delhi has made significant progress in developing advanced nuclear delivery systems.The report also highlighted that India's new 'canisterised' missiles, which allow warheads to be pre-mounted and transported more safely, have the "potential" to carry out nuclear warheads even during "peacetime". "India is believed to have once again slightly expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2024 and continued to develop new types of nuclear delivery systems. India's new 'canisterised' missiles, which can be transported with mated warheads, may be capable of carrying nuclear warheads during peacetime, and possibly even multiple warheads on each missile, once they become operational," the SIPRI report said. The Agni Prime (Agni-P) missile and the Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) - are among the newest of India's next-generation delivery platforms. As per the Indian Defence Ministry, Agni-P is a new-generation, advanced variant of the Agni series of missiles. The missile has a range of between 1,000 and 2,000 kilometres. &nbsp;&nbsp;The remarkable missile system of India&nbsp;&nbsp;BrahMos - India’s “fire and forget” missiles - turned out to be the hero during the Operation Sindoor. BrahMos is a long-range missile known for its high accuracy. The missile works on the principle of “Fire and Forget”. Its destructive power is enhanced due to the large kinetic energy on impact.&nbsp;Moreover, the Indian Army is all set to get a ₹30,000 crore ($3.5 billion) boost. As per a report by the news agency ANI, the Army is likely to get a new surface-to-air missile system cleared by the Indian Defence Ministry soon.&nbsp;As per the report, the ministry is scheduled to take up the proposal for purchasing three regiments of the indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system (QRSAM). This will be for the Army Air Defence for deployment along both western and northern borders.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Which country has most powerful nuclear force? SIPRI shares 2025 report. This is where India and Pakistan stand 

As per the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India continues to have an edge over Pakistan in nuclear capabilities. The report said that as of January 2025, the US has the most powerful nuclear force in the world, followed by Russia. The UK stands at the 3rd rank, and France comes at 4th. China has the 5th rank, followed by the 6th rank of India in the list of the most powerful nuclear forces in the world. Pakistan is after India on 7th position. The report noted that India has expanded its nuclear arsenal from 172 warheads in 2024 to an estimated 180 in 2025. Also, New Delhi has made significant progress in developing advanced nuclear delivery systems. The report also highlighted that India's new 'canisterised' missiles, which allow warheads to be pre-mounted and transported more safely, have the "potential" to carry out nuclear warheads even during "peacetime". "India is believed to have once again slightly expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2024 and continued to develop new types of nuclear delivery systems. India's new 'canisterised' missiles, which can be transported with mated warheads, may be capable of carrying nuclear warheads during peacetime, and possibly even multiple warheads on each missile, once they become operational," the SIPRI report said. The Agni Prime (Agni-P) missile and the Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) - are among the newest of India's next-generation delivery platforms. As per the Indian Defence Ministry, Agni-P is a new-generation, advanced variant of the Agni series of missiles. The missile has a range of between 1,000 and 2,000 kilometres. The remarkable missile system of India BrahMos - India’s “fire and forget” missiles - turned out to be the hero during the Operation Sindoor. BrahMos is a long-range missile known for its high accuracy. The missile works on the principle of “Fire and Forget”. Its destructive power is enhanced due to the large kinetic energy on impact. Moreover, the Indian Army is all set to get a ₹30,000 crore ($3.5 billion) boost. As per a report by the news agency ANI, the Army is likely to get a new surface-to-air missile system cleared by the Indian Defence Ministry soon. As per the report, the ministry is scheduled to take up the proposal for purchasing three regiments of the indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system (QRSAM). This will be for the Army Air Defence for deployment along both western and northern borders.

As per the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India continues to have an edge over Pakistan in nuclear capabilities. The report said India has 6th rank in the list of the most powerful nuclear forces in the world. Pakistan is at 7th.&nbsp;

Which country has most powerful nuclear force? SIPRI shares 2025 report. This is where India and Pakistan stand

Senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) general and member of the Iranian National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said, "Pakistan has informed us that if Israel fires nuclear missiles, we will fire nuclear missiles at them as well," in an interview on Iranian state television.&nbsp;Pakistan had promised to "stand behind Iran" and urged Muslim unity against Israel after Iran was attacked. No matter how hard Pakistan stood by Iran when Israel attacked, there was no utterance from any Pakistani official regarding the use of nuclear weapons against Israel.&nbsp;Rezaei further asserted that Iran has concealed tactics and capabilities that the nation has not made public.&nbsp;However, Pakistan defence minister Khwaja Asif in a message on social media platform X on Sunday said, "Pakistan is signatory to all international nuclear disciplines, our nuclear capability is for the benefit of our people and defence of our country against hostile designs of our enemies. We do not pursue hegemonic policies against our neighbours which are being amply demonstrated by Israel these days," he added.&nbsp;"Western world must worry about conflicts being generated by Israel, it will engulf the whole region and beyond, their patronage of Israel a rogue state can have catastrophic consequences," Asif noted.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israeli military spokesman claimed that on Sunday (June 15), their Air Force fighter jets attacked a building in the Tehran area, guided by precise intelligence from the Intelligence Directorate, where several senior officials of the Iranian regime’s intelligence organisations were present. The strike eliminated the head of the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation and his deputy, as well as the head of the Quds Force intelligence division and his deputy. These senior officials played a central role in formulating Iran’s situation assessment and planning terrorist activities against Israel, the West, and regional countries.

Pak to nuke Israel if Iran attacked claims Iranian official Pakistan refutes

Senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) general and member of the Iranian National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said, "Pakistan has informed us that if Israel fires nuclear missiles, we will fire nuclear missiles at them as well," in an interview on Iranian state television. Pakistan had promised to "stand behind Iran" and urged Muslim unity against Israel after Iran was attacked. No matter how hard Pakistan stood by Iran when Israel attacked, there was no utterance from any Pakistani official regarding the use of nuclear weapons against Israel. Rezaei further asserted that Iran has concealed tactics and capabilities that the nation has not made public. However, Pakistan defence minister Khwaja Asif in a message on social media platform X on Sunday said, "Pakistan is signatory to all international nuclear disciplines, our nuclear capability is for the benefit of our people and defence of our country against hostile designs of our enemies. We do not pursue hegemonic policies against our neighbours which are being amply demonstrated by Israel these days," he added. "Western world must worry about conflicts being generated by Israel, it will engulf the whole region and beyond, their patronage of Israel a rogue state can have catastrophic consequences," Asif noted. Meanwhile, Israeli military spokesman claimed that on Sunday (June 15), their Air Force fighter jets attacked a building in the Tehran area, guided by precise intelligence from the Intelligence Directorate, where several senior officials of the Iranian regime’s intelligence organisations were present. The strike eliminated the head of the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation and his deputy, as well as the head of the Quds Force intelligence division and his deputy. These senior officials played a central role in formulating Iran’s situation assessment and planning terrorist activities against Israel, the West, and regional countries.

Rezaei further asserted that Iran has concealed tactics and capabilities that the nation has not made public

'Pak to nuke Israel if Iran attacked', claims Iranian official; Pakistan refutes

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), in a recent report, advised the Indian government to review its energy risk scenarios, diversify crude oil sourcing, and ensure adequate strategic oil reserves amid the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.&nbsp;Although India is not directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, the think tank has warned that the country cannot afford complacency given the country's high dependence on energy imports and West Asia trade routes. It has further urged the government to ensure the country has sufficient oil reserves, "India, though not a party to the conflict, cannot afford complacency. The government must urgently review energy risk scenarios, diversify crude sourcing, and ensure strategic reserves are sufficient", it stated.&nbsp;<h2>India’s Energy Dependence</h2>&nbsp;India imports over 80 per cent of its energy needs. Additionally, two-thirds of its crude oil and half of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports go through the Strait of Hormuz. This critical chokepoint, which has the width of only 21 miles at its narrowest, is responsible for nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil trade. With Iran now threatening to block the Strait, India's energy security is under serious threat.&nbsp;GTRI has also highlighted that about 30 per cent of India’s westbound exports to Europe, North Africa, and the U.S. East Coast also pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is now at risk following the ongoing conflict. Any disruption on this route, would result in ships rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, adding at least two extra weeks to transit times and potentially increasing freight costs. This could also affect the exports of engineering goods, textiles, and chemicals, and raise costs of vital imports.&nbsp;<h2>Economic Impacts: Inflation and Fiscal Strain</h2> Disruptions in the oil supply routes could potentially result in a sharp rise in oil prices, insurance premiums, and shipping charges. GTRI warned that this rise may lead to fuel inflation, further weakening the rupee, and additionally putting straining on government’s financial planning.&nbsp;The situation is concerning for India since it has significant trade links with both of the two nations. In FY25, India exported goods worth about $1.24 billion to Iran and imported $441.9 million. As far as trade with Israel is concerned, it included about $2.15 billion in exports and $1.61 billion in imports. While these figures are significant, the broader concern lies in India's reliance on West Asia for energy.&nbsp;On June 13, Israel launched it's offensive 'Operation Rising Lion,' which involved over 200 aircraft and drones targeting the Iranian military and nuclear facilities. In retaliation, Iran fired more than 150 ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli cities, including capital Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran have since collapsed, putting additional pressure on &nbsp;the regional financial markets&nbsp;

Although India is not directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, the think tank has warned that the country cannot afford complacency given the it's high dependence on energy imports and West Asia trade routes.

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), in a recent report, advised the Indian government to review its energy risk scenarios, diversify crude oil sourcing, and ensure adequate strategic oil reserves amid the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Although India is not directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, the think tank has warned that the country cannot afford complacency given the country's high dependence on energy imports and West Asia trade routes. It has further urged the government to ensure the country has sufficient oil reserves, "India, though not a party to the conflict, cannot afford complacency. The government must urgently review energy risk scenarios, diversify crude sourcing, and ensure strategic reserves are sufficient", it stated. India’s Energy Dependence India imports over 80 per cent of its energy needs. Additionally, two-thirds of its crude oil and half of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports go through the Strait of Hormuz. This critical chokepoint, which has the width of only 21 miles at its narrowest, is responsible for nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil trade. With Iran now threatening to block the Strait, India's energy security is under serious threat. GTRI has also highlighted that about 30 per cent of India’s westbound exports to Europe, North Africa, and the U.S. East Coast also pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is now at risk following the ongoing conflict. Any disruption on this route, would result in ships rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, adding at least two extra weeks to transit times and potentially increasing freight costs. This could also affect the exports of engineering goods, textiles, and chemicals, and raise costs of vital imports. Economic Impacts: Inflation and Fiscal Strain Disruptions in the oil supply routes could potentially result in a sharp rise in oil prices, insurance premiums, and shipping charges. GTRI warned that this rise may lead to fuel inflation, further weakening the rupee, and additionally putting straining on government’s financial planning. The situation is concerning for India since it has significant trade links with both of the two nations. In FY25, India exported goods worth about $1.24 billion to Iran and imported $441.9 million. As far as trade with Israel is concerned, it included about $2.15 billion in exports and $1.61 billion in imports. While these figures are significant, the broader concern lies in India's reliance on West Asia for energy. On June 13, Israel launched it's offensive 'Operation Rising Lion,' which involved over 200 aircraft and drones targeting the Iranian military and nuclear facilities. In retaliation, Iran fired more than 150 ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli cities, including capital Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran have since collapsed, putting additional pressure on the regional financial markets

Although India is not directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, the think tank has warned that the country cannot afford complacency given the it's high dependence on energy imports and West Asia trade routes.

Why India should be concerned: Rising Israel-Iran tensions threaten energy security and trade, warns GTRI

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA Rafael Grossi on Monday (June 16) said there was "no indication of a physical attack" on the underground section of Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment site following Israeli strikes that destroyed the plant's above-ground section.&nbsp;"There has been no indication of a physical attack on the underground cascade hall containing part of the Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant and the main Fuel Enrichment Plant," International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said in a statement to an extraordinary board session. "However, the loss of power to the cascade hall may have damaged the centrifuges there," he added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran has urged IAEA to condemn Israeli strikes on nuclear sites at urgent meeting "We expect the (IAEA) Board of Governors and the Director General to take a firm position in condemning this act (attacking nuclear facilities) and holding the regime (Israel) accountable," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei during a weekly press briefing.&nbsp;Besides this, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (June 15) that it is "possible" that America could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Trump said while denying that at present, the US has no involvement in Israeli strikes against Iran.&nbsp;In 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;The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday (June 16) that his country has no intention to develop nuclear weapons, but it will pursue its right to nuclear energy and research. News agency Reuters reported that Pezeshkian was reiterating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s religious edict against weapons of mass destruction.&nbsp;The statement came amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war that was triggered on Friday (June 13) after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. So far, 224 Iranians have lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated.

No indication Atomic watchdog IAEA on attack targeting Irans underground Natanz nuclear site

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA Rafael Grossi on Monday (June 16) said there was "no indication of a physical attack" on the underground section of Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment site following Israeli strikes that destroyed the plant's above-ground section. "There has been no indication of a physical attack on the underground cascade hall containing part of the Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant and the main Fuel Enrichment Plant," International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said in a statement to an extraordinary board session. "However, the loss of power to the cascade hall may have damaged the centrifuges there," he added. Meanwhile, Iran has urged IAEA to condemn Israeli strikes on nuclear sites at urgent meeting "We expect the (IAEA) Board of Governors and the Director General to take a firm position in condemning this act (attacking nuclear facilities) and holding the regime (Israel) accountable," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei during a weekly press briefing. Besides this, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (June 15) that it is "possible" that America could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Trump said while denying that at present, the US has no involvement in Israeli strikes against Iran. In 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. The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday (June 16) that his country has no intention to develop nuclear weapons, but it will pursue its right to nuclear energy and research. News agency Reuters reported that Pezeshkian was reiterating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s religious edict against weapons of mass destruction. The statement came amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war that was triggered on Friday (June 13) after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. So far, 224 Iranians have lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated.

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said there was ‘no indication of a physical attack’ on the underground section of Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment site

'No indication': Atomic watchdog IAEA on attack targeting Iran's underground Natanz nuclear site

Israeli military spokesman claimed that on Sunday (June 15), their Air Force fighter jets attacked a building in the Tehran area, guided by precise intelligence from the Intelligence Directorate, where several senior officials of the Iranian regime’s intelligence organisations were present.&nbsp;&nbsp; The strike eliminated the head of the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation and his deputy, as well as the head of the Quds Force intelligence division and his deputy.&nbsp;&nbsp; These senior officials played a central role in formulating Iran’s situation assessment and planning terrorist activities against Israel, the West, and regional countries.&nbsp;The head of the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation, Mohammad Khatami, has served in his role since 2022 and was responsible for thwarting, espionage, and targeting opponents of the Iranian regime from within Iran.

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In his capacity as head of the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation, he was tasked with creating an intelligence picture for terrorist operations and monitoring Iranian citizens to suppress the Iranian people and maintain the Iranian regime.&nbsp;&nbsp;His deputy, Mohammad Hassan Mahkaki, previously served as head of the strategic intelligence division and played a central role in the Iranian regime’s terrorist activities against Israel, the West, and regional countries.&nbsp;The heads of the Quds Force intelligence division, Mohsen Bakri and his deputy Abu al-Fazel Nikhoei, were primarily responsible for providing operational and intelligence support to members of the axis of resistance, including Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and militias in Iraq. &nbsp; In this context, Bakri and Nikhoei played a significant role in Iran’s efforts to establish a presence in the Syrian arena and supported Hezbollah’s buildup efforts in Lebanon.&nbsp;The elimination of these senior officials follows the targeting of the head of the intelligence division of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, who was eliminated last Friday, thus dealing a severe blow to the Iranian regime’s intelligence assessment capabilities on the ground and its execution of terrorist activities against the State of Israel.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran has urged IAEA to condemn Israeli strikes on nuclear sites at urgent meeting&nbsp;"We expect the (IAEA) Board of Governors and the Director General to take a firm position in condemning this act (attacking nuclear facilities) and holding the regime (Israel) accountable," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei during a weekly press briefing.

Iran Israel war Four senior Iranian intelligence officials eliminated claims Israeli military spokesman

Israeli military spokesman claimed that on Sunday (June 15), their Air Force fighter jets attacked a building in the Tehran area, guided by precise intelligence from the Intelligence Directorate, where several senior officials of the Iranian regime’s intelligence organisations were present. The strike eliminated the head of the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation and his deputy, as well as the head of the Quds Force intelligence division and his deputy. These senior officials played a central role in formulating Iran’s situation assessment and planning terrorist activities against Israel, the West, and regional countries. The head of the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation, Mohammad Khatami, has served in his role since 2022 and was responsible for thwarting, espionage, and targeting opponents of the Iranian regime from within Iran.

The strike eliminated the head of the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation and his deputy, as well as the head of the Quds Force intelligence division and his deputy.

Iran-Israel war: 'Four senior Iranian intelligence officials eliminated', claims Israeli military spokesman

For the first time in British history, a woman is all set to lead &nbsp;Britain’s 116-year-old foreign intelligence service agency - MI6. Blaise Metreweli has been named by the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, to lead the Secret Intelligence Service.&nbsp;Let's take a quick look at the profile of Blaise Metreweli.&nbsp;Who is Blaise Metreweli?&nbsp;Blaise Metreweli is a career intelligence officer and is currently serving as the head of technology of MI6. The 47-year-old joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1999.&nbsp;Most of her career has been spent working in European or Middle Eastern countries.&nbsp;Her code name - Q&nbsp;Metreweli is known as Q - her code name. As per &nbsp;a 2009 report by the British newspaper The Guardian, in the spy agency, the letter Q stands for a person who heads a team “responsible for innovative technology and gimmicks and gadgets and things like that.”&nbsp;Her new code name&nbsp;Once Metreweli assumes her new post, she will be called C. As per the 2009 report, C is reserved for the head of the spy agency.&nbsp;This tradition of code names for various position started when the first ever head of MI6 - Captain Sir Mansfield Cumming - &nbsp;signed his name as C. So does C stands for his name? No. In the present time, the code name C stands for Chief.&nbsp;Metreweli will replace the current chief of MI6, Richard Moore. He is about to step down from the position after completing his tenure of five years. What did she say about her new role&nbsp;"I am proud and honoured to be asked to lead my service," Metreweli said.&nbsp;What did Starmer say?&nbsp;While announcing her name for the role, Starmer said, "I know Blaise will continue to provide the excellent leadership needed to defend our country."&nbsp;

Blaise Metreweli becomes first woman to lead UK spy agency MI6. From codename Q to career - all about her

For the first time in British history, a woman is all set to lead Britain’s 116-year-old foreign intelligence service agency - MI6. Blaise Metreweli has been named by the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, to lead the Secret Intelligence Service. Let's take a quick look at the profile of Blaise Metreweli. Who is Blaise Metreweli? Blaise Metreweli is a career intelligence officer and is currently serving as the head of technology of MI6. The 47-year-old joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1999. Most of her career has been spent working in European or Middle Eastern countries. Her code name - Q Metreweli is known as Q - her code name. As per a 2009 report by the British newspaper The Guardian, in the spy agency, the letter Q stands for a person who heads a team “responsible for innovative technology and gimmicks and gadgets and things like that.” Her new code name Once Metreweli assumes her new post, she will be called C. As per the 2009 report, C is reserved for the head of the spy agency. This tradition of code names for various position started when the first ever head of MI6 - Captain Sir Mansfield Cumming - signed his name as C. So does C stands for his name? No. In the present time, the code name C stands for Chief. Metreweli will replace the current chief of MI6, Richard Moore. He is about to step down from the position after completing his tenure of five years. What did she say about her new role "I am proud and honoured to be asked to lead my service," Metreweli said. What did Starmer say? While announcing her name for the role, Starmer said, "I know Blaise will continue to provide the excellent leadership needed to defend our country."

For the first time in British history, a woman is all set to lead &nbsp;Britain’s 116-year-old foreign intelligence service agency - MI6. Blaise Metreweli has been named by the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, to lead the Secret Intelligence Service.&nbsp;

Benjamin Netanyahu, an elite soldier-turned prime minister of Israel, has been described as a war monger, maverick politician known for brinkmanship, or a strong leader of the Jewish nation, depending on where you look. But one thing is clear: Netanyahu is possibly among the most consequential leaders of Israel. As the Israel-Iran war rages on, here is a look at the life, military career and political controversies of Bibi, the man of the moment.&nbsp;<h2>Benjamin Netanyahu: Early life details</h2> Benjamin Netanyahu was born on 21 October 1949 in Tel Aviv, Israel. He spent parts of his youth in the US, where his father taught at a college. In 1956-1958 and from 1963 to 1967, his family lived in Cheltenham Township of Pennsylvania. Netanyahu studied at the Cheltenham High School and Cornell University. The nation’s longest-serving prime minister, Netanyahu served in 1996–1999, 2009–2021, and since 2022 in the top post.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2> Netanyahu's military career: Elite soldier on risky missions</h2>Netanyahu’s military service began in 1967 when he returned from the US at the age of 18. He joined the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that year, and served in the elite Sayeret Matkal special forces unit.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was part of several risky operations of Israeli forces, such as the 1972 rescue of a hijacked Sabena plane. He was injured in the shoulder during that operation. Netanyahu fought in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, and was promoted to captain.&nbsp;He was also part of several IDF missions across Lebanon and Jordan in 1968.&nbsp; He lost his brother Yonatan, who led the 1976 Entebbe counterterrorism raid, a life event that shaped his hardline stance against terrorism. He later went on to found the Jonathan Institute to combat global terrorism.&nbsp; His military experience led to the ‘Mr Security’ image of Netanyahu, which gave him political legitimacy. &nbsp;<h2>Netanyahu's political career: Right-wing leader known for brinkmanship &nbsp;</h2>Netanyahu joined the right-wing Likud party and rose through the ranks, often through sheer brinkmanship. He negotiated crises at home and abroad, including court cases alleging corruption, the hearings of which continued even as he was in and out of power. Through deft handling of coalitions, Netanyahu focused on staying in power despite not having a clear majority in recent elections, by aligning with far-right parties and leaders. He shrugged off massive protests seeking his arrest in corruption cases. &nbsp;<h2>Iran and Palestinians: Arch rivals of Netanyahu &nbsp;</h2>Having been a frontline soldier, Netanyahu was openly opposed to the Oslo Accords of the 1990s, which established a framework for the two-state solution that aimed to eventually create a Palestinian state alongside Israel.&nbsp;Instead of a solution, Netanyahu was interested in ‘managing’ the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and is often accused of supporting one Palestinian group against the other and stalling the peace process in spite of several direct talks with the other side's leaders. Netanyahu is one of the most vocal leaders against Iran, which he accused of supporting anti-Israel militant groups like Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis. At every opportunity on the international stage, Netanyahu criticised the Iranian nuclear programme, arguing that Tehran aimed to develop nuclear weapons, which Israel saw as an existential threat. Netanyahu was unreserved in his criticism of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. In a speech to the US Congress the same year, he railed against it, which strained his ties with the then-US administration of Barack Obama, who had led the US in the deal. This was an example of Netanyahu's risk-taking behaviour: he was ready to openly challenge even an ally like the US, in order to achieve Israel's strategic goals. &nbsp;<h2>Netanyahu, a polarising figure in domestic politics &nbsp;</h2>For more than five years now, Netanyahu has faced continuing protests against his rule. He and his wife Sara have faced corruption charges since 2019. But he used the war situation emerging after the 2023 October 7 terror attack by Hamas on Israel to his political advantage: first by creating a war cabinet that included opposition figures and far-right leaders, &nbsp;second by pushing for reforming the judiciary, and third by expanding the war in the larger region. &nbsp;This was seen as his willingness to polarise the nation politically to stay in power. Now that the Israel-Iran war is raging, it has only further cemented his position at the helm.<h2> Netanyahu, from soldier to wartime prime minister</h2>Besides taking part in military missions himself, Netanyahu also led the nation in several conflicts, mainly involving the Palestinians, Iran and its proxies. The Gaza War of 2014 was a brief conflict under his leadership in which Israel targeted Hamas in the Palestinian enclave, allegedly leading to thousands of civilian deaths. After the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023, in which 1,200 mostly civilian Israelis were killed, Netanyahu ordered a full-scale invasion of Gaza, triggering the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. More than 44,000 Palestinian deaths have been reported, mostly civilians.&nbsp; Amid the continuing political challenges to his leadership, Netanyahu in 2024 ordered an invasion of Lebanon to counter Hezbollah, expanding regional tensions.&nbsp; Under his orders, the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah were killed in Gaza as well as in Lebanon and Iran. Netanyahu is a man on a mission. He has continuously rejected calls for a ceasefire with Hamas, drawing global condemnation, and defied even the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Gaza.<h2> A contentious legacy shaped by controversy &nbsp;</h2>Netanyahu is keen on political survival and is known for his resiliency.&nbsp;The polarising leader's military background, political manoeuvring, and wartime decision-making appear to put his own security and survival upfront, despite the lack of diplomatic consensus or domestic unity.&nbsp; His ability to do the strategic tight rope walk is informed by his military experience and personal involvement in Israel’s conflicts in the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether you like him or not, his legacy would be that of a leader who reshaped the global perspective on Israel as a regional power.

Whether you like him or not, his legacy would be that of a leader who reshaped the global perspective on Israel as a regional power.

Benjamin Netanyahu, an elite soldier-turned prime minister of Israel, has been described as a war monger, maverick politician known for brinkmanship, or a strong leader of the Jewish nation, depending on where you look. But one thing is clear: Netanyahu is possibly among the most consequential leaders of Israel. As the Israel-Iran war rages on, here is a look at the life, military career and political controversies of Bibi, the man of the moment. Benjamin Netanyahu: Early life details Benjamin Netanyahu was born on 21 October 1949 in Tel Aviv, Israel. He spent parts of his youth in the US, where his father taught at a college. In 1956-1958 and from 1963 to 1967, his family lived in Cheltenham Township of Pennsylvania. Netanyahu studied at the Cheltenham High School and Cornell University. The nation’s longest-serving prime minister, Netanyahu served in 1996–1999, 2009–2021, and since 2022 in the top post. Netanyahu's military career: Elite soldier on risky missions Netanyahu’s military service began in 1967 when he returned from the US at the age of 18. He joined the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that year, and served in the elite Sayeret Matkal special forces unit. He was part of several risky operations of Israeli forces, such as the 1972 rescue of a hijacked Sabena plane. He was injured in the shoulder during that operation. Netanyahu fought in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, and was promoted to captain. He was also part of several IDF missions across Lebanon and Jordan in 1968. He lost his brother Yonatan, who led the 1976 Entebbe counterterrorism raid, a life event that shaped his hardline stance against terrorism. He later went on to found the Jonathan Institute to combat global terrorism. His military experience led to the ‘Mr Security’ image of Netanyahu, which gave him political legitimacy. Netanyahu's political career: Right-wing leader known for brinkmanship Netanyahu joined the right-wing Likud party and rose through the ranks, often through sheer brinkmanship. He negotiated crises at home and abroad, including court cases alleging corruption, the hearings of which continued even as he was in and out of power. Through deft handling of coalitions, Netanyahu focused on staying in power despite not having a clear majority in recent elections, by aligning with far-right parties and leaders. He shrugged off massive protests seeking his arrest in corruption cases. Iran and Palestinians: Arch rivals of Netanyahu Having been a frontline soldier, Netanyahu was openly opposed to the Oslo Accords of the 1990s, which established a framework for the two-state solution that aimed to eventually create a Palestinian state alongside Israel. Instead of a solution, Netanyahu was interested in ‘managing’ the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and is often accused of supporting one Palestinian group against the other and stalling the peace process in spite of several direct talks with the other side's leaders. Netanyahu is one of the most vocal leaders against Iran, which he accused of supporting anti-Israel militant groups like Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis. At every opportunity on the international stage, Netanyahu criticised the Iranian nuclear programme, arguing that Tehran aimed to develop nuclear weapons, which Israel saw as an existential threat. Netanyahu was unreserved in his criticism of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. In a speech to the US Congress the same year, he railed against it, which strained his ties with the then-US administration of Barack Obama, who had led the US in the deal. This was an example of Netanyahu's risk-taking behaviour: he was ready to openly challenge even an ally like the US, in order to achieve Israel's strategic goals. Netanyahu, a polarising figure in domestic politics For more than five years now, Netanyahu has faced continuing protests against his rule. He and his wife Sara have faced corruption charges since 2019. But he used the war situation emerging after the 2023 October 7 terror attack by Hamas on Israel to his political advantage: first by creating a war cabinet that included opposition figures and far-right leaders, second by pushing for reforming the judiciary, and third by expanding the war in the larger region. This was seen as his willingness to polarise the nation politically to stay in power. Now that the Israel-Iran war is raging, it has only further cemented his position at the helm. Netanyahu, from soldier to wartime prime minister Besides taking part in military missions himself, Netanyahu also led the nation in several conflicts, mainly involving the Palestinians, Iran and its proxies. The Gaza War of 2014 was a brief conflict under his leadership in which Israel targeted Hamas in the Palestinian enclave, allegedly leading to thousands of civilian deaths. After the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023, in which 1,200 mostly civilian Israelis were killed, Netanyahu ordered a full-scale invasion of Gaza, triggering the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. More than 44,000 Palestinian deaths have been reported, mostly civilians. Amid the continuing political challenges to his leadership, Netanyahu in 2024 ordered an invasion of Lebanon to counter Hezbollah, expanding regional tensions. Under his orders, the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah were killed in Gaza as well as in Lebanon and Iran. Netanyahu is a man on a mission. He has continuously rejected calls for a ceasefire with Hamas, drawing global condemnation, and defied even the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Gaza. A contentious legacy shaped by controversy Netanyahu is keen on political survival and is known for his resiliency. The polarising leader's military background, political manoeuvring, and wartime decision-making appear to put his own security and survival upfront, despite the lack of diplomatic consensus or domestic unity. His ability to do the strategic tight rope walk is informed by his military experience and personal involvement in Israel’s conflicts in the region. Whether you like him or not, his legacy would be that of a leader who reshaped the global perspective on Israel as a regional power.

One thing is clear: Netanyahu is possibly among the most consequential leaders of Israel.

Iran-Israel War: Benjamin Netanyahu's wartime leadership is shaped by his military career, survival instinct | A profile

A rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi, thought to be the only one he ever sat for, will be put up for auction in London next month. Decades ago, the rare painting was violently attacked, allegedly by a Hindu nationalist, and is not set to be sold for an estimated price of $67,000-$95,000 (£50,000–£70,000).<h2>What's so special about the painting?</h2>In the painting that dates back to 1931, Mahatma Gandhi is shown "at the height of his power", claims Caspar Leighton, grandson of the artist behind the painting.The painting is by British-American artist Clare Leighton. As per her family, it is believed to be the only painting Gandhi sat for.Caspar Leighton, who inherited the painting, called the oil painting a "likely hidden treasure" and said, "There's my family's story, but the story in this portrait is so much greater." &nbsp;"It's a story for millions of people across the world," added the artist's great-nephew."I think it'd be great if it got seen by more people. Maybe it should go back to India – maybe that's its real home."The painting will be up for auction online by Bonhams from July 7 to 15. The anticipated price range is £50,000 to £70,000 ($67,000 to$95,000).According to Rhyanon Demery, Bonhams Head of Sale for Travel and Exploration, "Not only is this a rare work by Clare Leighton, who is mainly known for her wood engravings, it is also thought to be the only oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi which he sat for."<h2>Attack on the rare painting</h2>There is a literal scar on the painting. According to the artist's family, in the early 1970s, the painting was attacked with a knife by a "Hindu extremist" who is thought to have been connected to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).Although the assault was not officially documented, restoration records from 1974 show repairs were made in the US.&nbsp;

In the painting that dates back to 1931, Mahatma Gandhi is shown "at the height of his power", claims Caspar Leighton, grandson of the artist behind the painting.

A rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi, thought to be the only one he ever sat for, will be put up for auction in London next month. Decades ago, the rare painting was violently attacked, allegedly by a Hindu nationalist, and is not set to be sold for an estimated price of $67,000-$95,000 (£50,000–£70,000). What's so special about the painting? In the painting that dates back to 1931, Mahatma Gandhi is shown "at the height of his power", claims Caspar Leighton, grandson of the artist behind the painting. The painting is by British-American artist Clare Leighton. As per her family, it is believed to be the only painting Gandhi sat for. Caspar Leighton, who inherited the painting, called the oil painting a "likely hidden treasure" and said, "There's my family's story, but the story in this portrait is so much greater." "It's a story for millions of people across the world," added the artist's great-nephew. "I think it'd be great if it got seen by more people. Maybe it should go back to India – maybe that's its real home." The painting will be up for auction online by Bonhams from July 7 to 15. The anticipated price range is £50,000 to £70,000 ($67,000 to$95,000). According to Rhyanon Demery, Bonhams Head of Sale for Travel and Exploration, "Not only is this a rare work by Clare Leighton, who is mainly known for her wood engravings, it is also thought to be the only oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi which he sat for." Attack on the rare painting There is a literal scar on the painting. According to the artist's family, in the early 1970s, the painting was attacked with a knife by a "Hindu extremist" who is thought to have been connected to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Although the assault was not officially documented, restoration records from 1974 show repairs were made in the US.

In the painting that dates back to 1931, Mahatma Gandhi is shown "at the height of his power", claims Caspar Leighton, grandson of the artist behind the painting.

Rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi—probably the only one he sat for—to be auctioned for THIS whopping amount

Israel-Iran war: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (June 15) that it is "possible" that America could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Trump said while denying that at present, the US has no involvement in Israeli strikes against Iran.&nbsp;In 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 &nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had urged the US to join the war.&nbsp;During the interview, Trump said he had a lengthy call with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, a day earlier to discuss, in large part, the conflict in the Middle East.&nbsp;Trump said that he is ready to be "open" to Putin's idea to act as a mediator between Iran and Israel for a ceasefire.&nbsp;"I would be open to it. [Putin] is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it. We talked about this more than his situation. This is something I believe is going to get resolved," the US president told the news agency.&nbsp;Trump was asked about the "deadline" he gave to the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The US president said that after the "60-day ultimatum" to "make a deal," he would not give any new deadline to Iran."No, there's no deadline. But they are talking. They'd like to make a deal. They're talking. They continue to talk," Trump said.&nbsp;"Something like this had to happen because I think even from both sides, but something like this had to happen. They want to talk, and they will be talking," he added.&nbsp;244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel&nbsp;In just three days into the war with Israel, Iran said 224 of its citizens lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13).

US to be involved in Israel-Iran war? Trump says there is a possibility 

Israel-Iran war: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (June 15) that it is "possible" that America could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Trump said while denying that at present, the US has no involvement in Israeli strikes against Iran. In 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. During the interview, Trump said he had a lengthy call with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, a day earlier to discuss, in large part, the conflict in the Middle East. Trump said that he is ready to be "open" to Putin's idea to act as a mediator between Iran and Israel for a ceasefire. "I would be open to it. [Putin] is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it. We talked about this more than his situation. This is something I believe is going to get resolved," the US president told the news agency. Trump was asked about the "deadline" he gave to the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The US president said that after the "60-day ultimatum" to "make a deal," he would not give any new deadline to Iran. "No, there's no deadline. But they are talking. They'd like to make a deal. They're talking. They continue to talk," Trump said. "Something like this had to happen because I think even from both sides, but something like this had to happen. They want to talk, and they will be talking," he added. 244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel In just three days into the war with Israel, Iran said 224 of its citizens lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13).

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (June 15) that it is "possible" that American could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Trump said while denying tat at present, the US has no involvement in Israeli strikes against Iran.&nbsp;

US to be involved in Israel-Iran war? Trump says there's a possibility

Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, Iran executed a man for allegedly spying for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad on Monday (June 16). The man, identified as Esmail Fekri, was killed by hanging, the Iranian Student News Agency reported. He was arrested in December last year for spying for Israel while living in Iran.&nbsp;Iranian authorities had alleged that Fekri was in contact with two Mossad agents and provided them with intelligence. This was Iran's third execution in recent weeks related to the allegations of spying for Israel.&nbsp;What was the allegation against him?&nbsp;Fekri was found guilty of attempting to transmit classified information to Israel in exchange for money. As per a statement issued by the Judiciary's Media Center, Fekri was arrested in December 2023 during a complex intelligence operation conducted by Iranian security agencies. &nbsp;&nbsp;As per Iran's allegation, he was actively communicating with Mossad agents at the time of his arrest.&nbsp;How the crime unfolded&nbsp;As per the Iranian judicial records, Fekri was the son of Khodanazar. He had maintained contact with two Mossad agents and had tried to send sensitive information such as locations of strategic sites, details of specific individuals, and internal organisational missions. He did all this via secure communication channels.&nbsp;Fekri was first approached by a senior Mossad officer. Later on, he was assigned to a different agent named Amir. The agent instructed Fekri to establish a new encrypted communication platform so he could send intelligence reports easily.&nbsp;In 2022, after the instruction by the Mossad agent, Fekri established a cryptocurrency wallet so he could receive his payment for the work.&nbsp;The endgame&nbsp;This whole time, Iranian intelligence services were monitoring Fekri to identify the broader espionage network connected to the Israeli government. After being placed under surveillance, Fekri was finally arrested during a security operation.&nbsp;After his arrest, Iranian security officials analysed Fekri's electronic devices and found the details of his communication with Mossad agents.&nbsp;He later confessed to his crime, and based on other proofs, the Iranian court charged him under Article 6 of the Iranian law for "Confronting Hostile Actions of the Zionist Regime Against Peace and Security.” He was sentenced to death.&nbsp;

How Iran identified, monitored, and executed Mossad spy Esmail Fekri | WION Explains 

Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, Iran executed a man for allegedly spying for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad on Monday (June 16). The man, identified as Esmail Fekri, was killed by hanging, the Iranian Student News Agency reported. He was arrested in December last year for spying for Israel while living in Iran. Iranian authorities had alleged that Fekri was in contact with two Mossad agents and provided them with intelligence. This was Iran's third execution in recent weeks related to the allegations of spying for Israel. What was the allegation against him? Fekri was found guilty of attempting to transmit classified information to Israel in exchange for money. As per a statement issued by the Judiciary's Media Center, Fekri was arrested in December 2023 during a complex intelligence operation conducted by Iranian security agencies. As per Iran's allegation, he was actively communicating with Mossad agents at the time of his arrest. How the crime unfolded As per the Iranian judicial records, Fekri was the son of Khodanazar. He had maintained contact with two Mossad agents and had tried to send sensitive information such as locations of strategic sites, details of specific individuals, and internal organisational missions. He did all this via secure communication channels. Fekri was first approached by a senior Mossad officer. Later on, he was assigned to a different agent named Amir. The agent instructed Fekri to establish a new encrypted communication platform so he could send intelligence reports easily. In 2022, after the instruction by the Mossad agent, Fekri established a cryptocurrency wallet so he could receive his payment for the work. The endgame This whole time, Iranian intelligence services were monitoring Fekri to identify the broader espionage network connected to the Israeli government. After being placed under surveillance, Fekri was finally arrested during a security operation. After his arrest, Iranian security officials analysed Fekri's electronic devices and found the details of his communication with Mossad agents. He later confessed to his crime, and based on other proofs, the Iranian court charged him under Article 6 of the Iranian law for "Confronting Hostile Actions of the Zionist Regime Against Peace and Security.” He was sentenced to death.

Amid Israel-Iran war, Tehrn executed Esmail Fekri for spying for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad on Monday (June 16). Fekri was killed by hanging, the Iranian Student News Agency reported. He was arrested in December last year for spying for Israel while living in Iran.&nbsp;

How Iran identified, monitored, and executed Mossad spy Esmail Fekri | WION Explains

Just days after India's deadliest aviation disaster in over a decade, an Air India flight en route to Delhi from Hong Kong was forced to turn back after suspected technical issues.<h2>Air India flight from Hong Kong turns back midair</h2>Shortly after takeoff on Monday, June 16, Flight AI315, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner—the same model that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025—had to return to Hong Kong because of a possible technical problem, according to news agency ANI.Citing sources familiar with the incident, the news agency reported that the Boeing aircraft took off on time but was forced to return in midair when the pilot noticed what appeared to be a system malfunction.According to the report, all passengers were reported safe, and the aircraft made a safe landing back in Hong Kong. Since then, technical teams have started examining the aircraft to identify what caused the anomaly.<h2>Air India's continued bad luck</h2>In less than a week's time, this is the third incident involving Air India. It follows the devastating June 12 crash of Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of 270 people, including 241 of the 242 passengers and 29 on-the-ground civilians.Separately, early on Sunday (Jun 15) morning at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, a Saudi Airlines flight carrying more than 250 Hajj pilgrims was evacuated due to a landing gear malfunction.After taking off late Saturday from Jeddah, flight SV 3112 touched down at around 6:30 am after smoke and sparks were seen coming from its left wheel during taxiing. The pilot, as per reports, immediately notified air traffic control and brought the aircraft to a stop. All passengers were safely evacuated after emergency personnel acted quickly.According to preliminary investigations, the sparks may have been caused by a hydraulic leak that overheated the wheel assembly.&nbsp;

Shortly after takeoff on Monday, June 16, Flight AI315, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner—the same model that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025—had to return to Hong Kong because of a possible technical problem.

Just days after India's deadliest aviation disaster in over a decade, an Air India flight en route to Delhi from Hong Kong was forced to turn back after suspected technical issues. Air India flight from Hong Kong turns back midair Shortly after takeoff on Monday, June 16, Flight AI315, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner—the same model that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025—had to return to Hong Kong because of a possible technical problem, according to news agency ANI. Citing sources familiar with the incident, the news agency reported that the Boeing aircraft took off on time but was forced to return in midair when the pilot noticed what appeared to be a system malfunction. According to the report, all passengers were reported safe, and the aircraft made a safe landing back in Hong Kong. Since then, technical teams have started examining the aircraft to identify what caused the anomaly. Air India's continued bad luck In less than a week's time, this is the third incident involving Air India. It follows the devastating June 12 crash of Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of 270 people, including 241 of the 242 passengers and 29 on-the-ground civilians. Separately, early on Sunday (Jun 15) morning at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, a Saudi Airlines flight carrying more than 250 Hajj pilgrims was evacuated due to a landing gear malfunction. After taking off late Saturday from Jeddah, flight SV 3112 touched down at around 6:30 am after smoke and sparks were seen coming from its left wheel during taxiing. The pilot, as per reports, immediately notified air traffic control and brought the aircraft to a stop. All passengers were safely evacuated after emergency personnel acted quickly. According to preliminary investigations, the sparks may have been caused by a hydraulic leak that overheated the wheel assembly.

Shortly after takeoff on Monday, June 16, Flight AI315, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner—the same model that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025—had to return to Hong Kong because of a possible technical problem.

Air India's bad luck continues: Boeing Dreamliner 787 from Hong Kong to Delhi forced to return after 'technical issues'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the G7 summit in Canada. The invitation for the huddle of the world's richest nations is strategically and symbolically important for India. Coming as it does amid conflicts in West Asia and Europe, it is also an opportunity for India to highlight the challenges of security, climate change and disruption of supply chains while foregrounding its advantages on manufacturing, trade, stability and security particularly in the conext of China.<h2> A bulwark of stabilty for the Indo-Pacific region</h2>Amid G7 members' concerns over Chinese territorial and trade ambitions in the Indo-Pacific, India can play a crucial role in providing regional security and stability in the region, in alignment with the G7 interests. India has the advantages of strategic location, maritime capabilities and trade and infrastructure inititiaves such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor or IMEC make it vital for trade and stability.<h2>Bolstering trade relations with the G7 nations</h2> India has growing trade relationships with all G7 countries : the US, &nbsp;UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. This enhance its economic influence, with major trade deals underway, boosting bilateral relationships and offering alternatives to China.<h2>India can raise concerns of the Global South &nbsp;</h2>India is arguably the only representative of the Global South at the G7, and can use the platform to raise its concerns, particularly in the context of energy security and climate action.&nbsp;The G7 and India can be partners on equitable climate finance and foster green technology transfer, which are requirements of the Global South, particularly Africa.&nbsp;<h2>India can be the alternative to China on supply chains and manufacturing</h2> G7 nations are slowly realising the perils of over-reliance on China for supply chains and manufacturing, particularly on critical issues like rare earths and clean energy components.&nbsp;&nbsp;India can be a trustworthy alternative for secure supply chains and manufacturing.&nbsp;It has stability ensured by democracy, and can act as bridge between the G7 advanced economies and emerging markets. &nbsp;<h2>Africa outreach as counter to China &nbsp;</h2>India has been engaged in Africa outreach, partially as a counterweight to China's presence in the continent through the Chinese Belt and Road initiative or BRI. India's outreach also aligns with G7's Africa focus. &nbsp;<h2>India is an advocate of equitable trade and climate finance &nbsp;</h2>At various international fora, India has raised its voice for equitable trade and climate finance for vulnerable regions, particularly in Asia and Africa. At the G7, India can achieve these goals by positioning itself as a manufacturing hub amid US-China trade tensions. G7 nations can look at India as part of their diversification strategy, given India's workforce, digital growth, logistics, and trade pacts with several of its members. The proof of concept is already there, given investments in India by major global firms.&nbsp;<h2>India can be a beacon of clean energy growth &nbsp;</h2>India can find new avenues of cooperation with G7 in clean energy growth, particularly in areas like electric vehicles, green hydrogen, and Artificial Intelligence.&nbsp;&nbsp;When it comes to climate action, India is targeting net-zero by 2070. It also has a solar capacity potential estimated at 10,830 GW, and can be an important player in clean energy future, and potential partner of G7. India has called for fair and substantial climate financial funding in tune with the needs of developing nations, and supports reforms in global financial systems, something that it can advocate at the G7. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Coming as it does amid conflicts in West Asia and Europe, the G7 summit is also an opportunity for India to highlight the challenges of security, climate change and disruption of supply chains while foregrounding its advantages.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the G7 summit in Canada. The invitation for the huddle of the world's richest nations is strategically and symbolically important for India. Coming as it does amid conflicts in West Asia and Europe, it is also an opportunity for India to highlight the challenges of security, climate change and disruption of supply chains while foregrounding its advantages on manufacturing, trade, stability and security particularly in the conext of China. A bulwark of stabilty for the Indo-Pacific region Amid G7 members' concerns over Chinese territorial and trade ambitions in the Indo-Pacific, India can play a crucial role in providing regional security and stability in the region, in alignment with the G7 interests. India has the advantages of strategic location, maritime capabilities and trade and infrastructure inititiaves such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor or IMEC make it vital for trade and stability. Bolstering trade relations with the G7 nations India has growing trade relationships with all G7 countries : the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. This enhance its economic influence, with major trade deals underway, boosting bilateral relationships and offering alternatives to China. India can raise concerns of the Global South India is arguably the only representative of the Global South at the G7, and can use the platform to raise its concerns, particularly in the context of energy security and climate action. The G7 and India can be partners on equitable climate finance and foster green technology transfer, which are requirements of the Global South, particularly Africa. India can be the alternative to China on supply chains and manufacturing G7 nations are slowly realising the perils of over-reliance on China for supply chains and manufacturing, particularly on critical issues like rare earths and clean energy components. India can be a trustworthy alternative for secure supply chains and manufacturing. It has stability ensured by democracy, and can act as bridge between the G7 advanced economies and emerging markets. Africa outreach as counter to China India has been engaged in Africa outreach, partially as a counterweight to China's presence in the continent through the Chinese Belt and Road initiative or BRI. India's outreach also aligns with G7's Africa focus. India is an advocate of equitable trade and climate finance At various international fora, India has raised its voice for equitable trade and climate finance for vulnerable regions, particularly in Asia and Africa. At the G7, India can achieve these goals by positioning itself as a manufacturing hub amid US-China trade tensions. G7 nations can look at India as part of their diversification strategy, given India's workforce, digital growth, logistics, and trade pacts with several of its members. The proof of concept is already there, given investments in India by major global firms. India can be a beacon of clean energy growth India can find new avenues of cooperation with G7 in clean energy growth, particularly in areas like electric vehicles, green hydrogen, and Artificial Intelligence. When it comes to climate action, India is targeting net-zero by 2070. It also has a solar capacity potential estimated at 10,830 GW, and can be an important player in clean energy future, and potential partner of G7. India has called for fair and substantial climate financial funding in tune with the needs of developing nations, and supports reforms in global financial systems, something that it can advocate at the G7.

Coming as it does amid conflicts in West Asia and Europe, the G7 summit is also an opportunity for India to highlight the challenges of security, climate change and disruption of supply chains while foregrounding its advantages.

PM Modi at G7: India has advantages on security, stability, trade, climate action and Global South. Can a membership be next?

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 15) called on Israel and Iran to "make a deal"—but also suggested that the warring nations may “have to fight it out” first.His statement comes as Israel and Iran continue trading direct missile strikes in a dramatic escalation of hostilities.<h2>What did Trump say?</h2>Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said: "I think it's time for a deal," adding, "But sometimes they have to fight it out, but we're going to see what happens."When asked whether he had urged Israel to pause its ongoing air campaign, Trump refused to answer.Earlier, in a cryptic message on his platform Truth Social, Trump claimed that "many calls and meetings now taking place" and expressed optimism that a peace deal could be achieved "soon".They "should make a deal, and will make a deal," he wrote, without providing further details.<h2>Did Trump veto Israel's assassination plot on Khamenei?</h2>Citing a senior US official, AFP reported that Trump has reportedly also vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Speaking to Axios, a US official said, "We communicated to the Israelis that President Trump is opposed to that. The Iranians haven’t killed an American and discussion of killing political leaders should not be on the table".As per the Times of Israel, Israeli officials have labelled the reports "fake news". Denying the report, National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said it was "fake news," while Netanyahu's spokesperson Omer Dostri also called it "fake."<h2>Escalating Iran-Israel tensions</h2>This is the first time Israel and Iran have engaged in open, intense, direct conflict, breaking from decades of shadow war, proxy battles, and cyber operations. The situation has triggered alarm across global capitals, with fears that a broader Middle East war may now be underway.The conflict erupted Friday (Jun 13), when Israel launched widespread strikes across Iran, reportedly killing several top military commanders and nuclear scientists and damaging key military and nuclear installations.&nbsp;

Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said:

"I think it's time for a deal," adding, "But sometimes they have to fight it out, but we're going to see what happens."

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 15) called on Israel and Iran to "make a deal"—but also suggested that the warring nations may “have to fight it out” first. His statement comes as Israel and Iran continue trading direct missile strikes in a dramatic escalation of hostilities. What did Trump say? Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said: "I think it's time for a deal," adding, "But sometimes they have to fight it out, but we're going to see what happens." When asked whether he had urged Israel to pause its ongoing air campaign, Trump refused to answer. Earlier, in a cryptic message on his platform Truth Social, Trump claimed that "many calls and meetings now taking place" and expressed optimism that a peace deal could be achieved "soon". They "should make a deal, and will make a deal," he wrote, without providing further details. Did Trump veto Israel's assassination plot on Khamenei? Citing a senior US official, AFP reported that Trump has reportedly also vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking to Axios, a US official said, "We communicated to the Israelis that President Trump is opposed to that. The Iranians haven’t killed an American and discussion of killing political leaders should not be on the table". As per the Times of Israel, Israeli officials have labelled the reports "fake news". Denying the report, National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said it was "fake news," while Netanyahu's spokesperson Omer Dostri also called it "fake." Escalating Iran-Israel tensions This is the first time Israel and Iran have engaged in open, intense, direct conflict, breaking from decades of shadow war, proxy battles, and cyber operations. The situation has triggered alarm across global capitals, with fears that a broader Middle East war may now be underway. The conflict erupted Friday (Jun 13), when Israel launched widespread strikes across Iran, reportedly killing several top military commanders and nuclear scientists and damaging key military and nuclear installations.

Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said: "I think it's time for a deal," adding, "But sometimes they have to fight it out, but we're going to see what happens."

Trump urges Israel and Iran to 'make a deal,' but says they may need to 'fight it out'

Israel-Iran war: Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday (June 16) that his country has no intention to develop nuclear weapons, but it will pursue its right to nuclear energy and research.&nbsp;News agency Reuters reported that Pezeshkian was reiterating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s religious edict against weapons of mass destruction.&nbsp;&nbsp;The statement came amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war that was triggered on Friday (June 13) after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. So far, 224 Iranians have lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated.&nbsp;&nbsp;"After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X.&nbsp;The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians.&nbsp;Moreover, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said that the intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and two other generals of the Islamic state were killed in the Israeli attacks. Iran has also lost its other top officials and nuclear scientists.‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’ Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 17 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran in order to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies. "We're geared to do whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim, to remove ... two existential threats - the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat," Netanyahu said.“We did act, to save ourselves, but also, I think, to not only protect ourselves but also protect the world from this incendiary regime. We can't have the world's most dangerous regime have the world's most dangerous weapons," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Iran does not intend to develop nuclear weapons BUT will pursue right to nuclear energy and research: Masoud Pezeshkian | Israel-Iran War

Israel-Iran war: Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday (June 16) that his country has no intention to develop nuclear weapons, but it will pursue its right to nuclear energy and research. News agency Reuters reported that Pezeshkian was reiterating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s religious edict against weapons of mass destruction. The statement came amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war that was triggered on Friday (June 13) after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. So far, 224 Iranians have lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated. "After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X. The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians. Moreover, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said that the intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and two other generals of the Islamic state were killed in the Israeli attacks. Iran has also lost its other top officials and nuclear scientists. ‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’ Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 17 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran in order to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies. "We're geared to do whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim, to remove ... two existential threats - the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat," Netanyahu said. “We did act, to save ourselves, but also, I think, to not only protect ourselves but also protect the world from this incendiary regime. We can't have the world's most dangerous regime have the world's most dangerous weapons," he added.

Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday (June 16) that his country has no intention to develop nuclear weapons, but it will pursue its right to nuclear energy and research.

Iran doesn't intend to develop nuclear weapons BUT will pursue right to nuclear energy and research: Masoud Pezeshkian | Israel-Iran War

Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has made a bizarre claim while addressing the parliament, leading a widespread social media criticism. Speaking in the Parliament of Pakistan, Asif claimed that the stadium floodlight in an IPL 2025 match was hacked by Pakistanis during the near-war situation between India and Pakistan in May. In a widespread ridicule, he also claimed that waters in the dam were also released by the so-called Pakistani hackers, ill-praising them during his address.&nbsp;<h2>Pakistan defence minister makes bizarre claim</h2>“The IPL was stopped and the lights of the stadium were turned off, waters in the dams were released, all these cyber attacks were done by our children,” Asif said while addressing the Pakistan Parliament.&nbsp;The comment comes more than a month after both India and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire in what was a near-war situation between the two neighbours. In May, India launched Operation Sindoor as a retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attacks of April 22.&nbsp;Operation Sindoor, launched on May 6 saw high tensions between India and Pakistan, which later led to the suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025).&nbsp;&nbsp;As part of the military precautionary action, a blackout was observed during an IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on May 8. This led to floodlights being shut and later postponement of the IPL contest between PBKS and DC.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Pak’s defence minister claimed that the blackout was a hacking operation done by Pakistan cyber cell.&nbsp;&nbsp;The claim has since been met with huge criticism on social media, “I didn’t know Cyber has different concepts and syllabus in Pakistan!" one of the X user’s comments read.&nbsp;“IPL floodlights don’t run on WiFi, they run on secure electrical systems. You can’t hack them like a home router. Next time, try hacking the scoreboard—at least it has buttons," another user commented on the claim.&nbsp;“Even China and the USA are asking – How did Pakistanis do this magic?" another one commented.

Speaking in the Parliament of Pakistan, Asif claimed that the stadium floodlight in an IPL 2025 match was hacked by Pakistanis during the near-war situation between India and Pakistan in May.

Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has made a bizarre claim while addressing the parliament, leading a widespread social media criticism. Speaking in the Parliament of Pakistan, Asif claimed that the stadium floodlight in an IPL 2025 match was hacked by Pakistanis during the near-war situation between India and Pakistan in May. In a widespread ridicule, he also claimed that waters in the dam were also released by the so-called Pakistani hackers, ill-praising them during his address. Pakistan defence minister makes bizarre claim “The IPL was stopped and the lights of the stadium were turned off, waters in the dams were released, all these cyber attacks were done by our children,” Asif said while addressing the Pakistan Parliament. The comment comes more than a month after both India and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire in what was a near-war situation between the two neighbours. In May, India launched Operation Sindoor as a retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attacks of April 22. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 6 saw high tensions between India and Pakistan, which later led to the suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). As part of the military precautionary action, a blackout was observed during an IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on May 8. This led to floodlights being shut and later postponement of the IPL contest between PBKS and DC. However, Pak’s defence minister claimed that the blackout was a hacking operation done by Pakistan cyber cell. The claim has since been met with huge criticism on social media, “I didn’t know Cyber has different concepts and syllabus in Pakistan!" one of the X user’s comments read. “IPL floodlights don’t run on WiFi, they run on secure electrical systems. You can’t hack them like a home router. Next time, try hacking the scoreboard—at least it has buttons," another user commented on the claim. “Even China and the USA are asking – How did Pakistanis do this magic?" another one commented.

Speaking in the Parliament of Pakistan, Asif claimed that the stadium floodlight in an IPL 2025 match was hacked by Pakistanis during the near-war situation between India and Pakistan in May.

Pakistan defence minister makes bizarre claim, says 'hacked floodlights during IPL 2025'

Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency service, reported that 29 people were hurt as a result of Iranian strikes in Israel. On X, the agency said, “Following the latest barrage, from all rocket strike sites, MDA teams have so far evacuated 29 people with physical injuries, including 3 in moderate condition and 26 in mild condition. Search and rescue efforts are still actively ongoing at all sites.”&nbsp;India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis deepens. According to estimates, India has 3000 to 4000 of its nationals in the country, many of them Kashmiri students.&nbsp;&nbsp;Three days after the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash, authorities on Sunday (June 15) confirmed that 80 victims, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, have been identified through DNA matching.&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/live-updates/world/israel-strikes-iran-live-israeli-defence-minister-says-conducted-preemptive-strike-on-iran-1749776232857">Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israel faces new missile salvo from Iran</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250615/image-1749943077732.jpg?rect=(0,56,912,682)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israel faces new missile salvo from Iran"></figure>Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency service, reported that 29 people were hurt as a result of Iranian strikes in Israel. On X, the agency said, “Following the latest barrage, from all rocket strike sites, MDA teams have so far evacuated 29 people with physical injuries, including 3 in moderate condition and 26 in mild condition. Search and rescue efforts are still actively ongoing at all sites.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-244-killed-in-iran-14-in-israel-what-both-nations-lost-in-3-days-of-airstrike-exchange-1750044617879">244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel. What both nations lost in 3 days of airstrike exchange</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250616/image-1750044988720.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Israel-Iran war: 244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel. What both nations lost in 3 days of airstrike exchange"></figure>In just three days into the war with Israel, Iran said 224 of its citizens lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-mulls-evacuation-of-its-nationals-from-iran-1750038249152">India mulls evacuation of its nationals from Iran</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250616/image-1750038663682.jpg?rect=(0,58,908,682)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="India mulls evacuation of its nationals from Iran"></figure>India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis deepens. According to estimates, India has 3000 to 4000 of its nationals in the country, many of them Kashmiri students. Earlier on Sunday, Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to discuss the safety of Kashmiri students in the war-torn country.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-crash-80-victims-identified-using-dna-33-bodies-handed-over-to-families-crash-probe-panel-to-meet-today-1750041854043">Air India crash: 80 victims identified using DNA, 33 bodies handed over to families; crash probe panel to meet today</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250614/image-1749894321933.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Air India crash: 80 victims identified using DNA, 33 bodies handed over to families; crash probe panel to meet today"></figure>Three days after the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash, authorities on Sunday (June 15) confirmed that 80 victims, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, have been identified through DNA matching. WATCH | Cockpit voice recorder found in deadly Air India plane crash

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Morning news brief: Israel-Iran war updates; 80 victims of Air India crash identified using DNA, and more

Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency service, reported that 29 people were hurt as a result of Iranian strikes in Israel. On X, the agency said, “Following the latest barrage, from all rocket strike sites, MDA teams have so far evacuated 29 people with physical injuries, including 3 in moderate condition and 26 in mild condition. Search and rescue efforts are still actively ongoing at all sites.” India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis deepens. According to estimates, India has 3000 to 4000 of its nationals in the country, many of them Kashmiri students. Three days after the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash, authorities on Sunday (June 15) confirmed that 80 victims, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, have been identified through DNA matching. Click on the headlines to read more Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israel faces new missile salvo from Iran Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency service, reported that 29 people were hurt as a result of Iranian strikes in Israel. On X, the agency said, “Following the latest barrage, from all rocket strike sites, MDA teams have so far evacuated 29 people with physical injuries, including 3 in moderate condition and 26 in mild condition. Search and rescue efforts are still actively ongoing at all sites.” 244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel. What both nations lost in 3 days of airstrike exchange In just three days into the war with Israel, Iran said 224 of its citizens lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13). India mulls evacuation of its nationals from Iran India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis deepens. According to estimates, India has 3000 to 4000 of its nationals in the country, many of them Kashmiri students. Earlier on Sunday, Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to discuss the safety of Kashmiri students in the war-torn country. Air India crash: 80 victims identified using DNA, 33 bodies handed over to families; crash probe panel to meet today Three days after the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash, authorities on Sunday (June 15) confirmed that 80 victims, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, have been identified through DNA matching. WATCH | Cockpit voice recorder found in deadly Air India plane crash

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Israel-Iran War: Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken shelter in a bunker in Lavizan in northeastern Tehran. He moved there just hours after Israel began its attacks on Tehran early Friday (June 13), Iran International reported, citing sources.&nbsp;Along with Khamenei, his other family members, including his son Mojtaba, also took shelter in the bunker.The Iranian news agency reported that during the other previous operations against Israel, True Promise 1 and True Promise 2 - the Ayatollah was in the bunker with his family.&nbsp;This came after Israel targeted the city of Mashhad on Sunday (June 15) for the first time. A source told the agency that the airstrike was a warning to Khamenei that he is not safe anywhere in the country.&nbsp;The source said that Israel could have killed Khamenei on the first night of the attack itself. But the Netanyahu government chose to keep him alive and gave him a final chance to dismantle his country's uranium enrichment program.&nbsp;Trump had given Khamenei a two-month deadline to agree to dismantle Iran’s enrichment program. But, the Ayatollah has rejected both of the warnings.&nbsp;244 killed in Iran, 14 in Israel&nbsp;In just three days into the war with Israel, Iran said 224 of its citizens lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 14 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13).&nbsp;After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X.&nbsp;The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians.&nbsp;‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’&nbsp;Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 14 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is living in bunker with family amid war with Israel: Report

Israel-Iran War: Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken shelter in a bunker in Lavizan in northeastern Tehran. He moved there just hours after Israel began its attacks on Tehran early Friday (June 13), Iran International reported, citing sources. Along with Khamenei, his other family members, including his son Mojtaba, also took shelter in the bunker. The Iranian news agency reported that during the other previous operations against Israel, True Promise 1 and True Promise 2 - the Ayatollah was in the bunker with his family. This came after Israel targeted the city of Mashhad on Sunday (June 15) for the first time. A source told the agency that the airstrike was a warning to Khamenei that he is not safe anywhere in the country. The source said that Israel could have killed Khamenei on the first night of the attack itself. But the Netanyahu government chose to keep him alive and gave him a final chance to dismantle his country's uranium enrichment program. Trump had given Khamenei a two-month deadline to agree to dismantle Iran’s enrichment program. But, the Ayatollah has rejected both of the warnings. 244 killed in Iran, 14 in Israel In just three days into the war with Israel, Iran said 224 of its citizens lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 14 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13). After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X. The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians. ‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’ Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 14 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies.

Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken shelter in a bunker in Lavizan in northeastern Tehran.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is living in bunker with family amid war with Israel: Report

Israel-Iran War: In just three days into the war with Israel, Iran said 224 of its citizens lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13).&nbsp;"After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X.&nbsp;The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians.&nbsp;Moreover, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said that the intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and two other generals of the Islamic state were killed in the Israeli attacks. Iran has also lost its other top officials and nuclear scientists.&nbsp;‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’ Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 17 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran in order to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies.&nbsp;"We're geared to do whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim, to remove ... two existential threats - the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat," Netanyahu said.&nbsp;“We did act, to save ourselves, but also, I think, to not only protect ourselves but also protect the world from this incendiary regime. We can't have the world's most dangerous regime have the world's most dangerous weapons," he added.&nbsp;'Dragging conflict to Persian Gulf is strategic mistake'&nbsp;Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said on Sunday (June 15) that Iran does not want its conflict with Israel to expand to neighbouring countries unless the situation is forced.&nbsp;“Dragging the conflict to the Persian Gulf is a strategic mistake, and its [Israel's] aim is to drag the war beyond Iranian territory,” Araghchi said during a meeting with foreign diplomats broadcast on state TV.The Iranian minister also accused America of supporting Israel in the ongoing conflict.&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war: 244 killed in Iran, 14 in Israel. What both nations lost in 3 days of airstrike exchange

Israel-Iran War: In just three days into the war with Israel, Iran said 224 of its citizens lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13). "After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X. The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians. Moreover, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said that the intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and two other generals of the Islamic state were killed in the Israeli attacks. Iran has also lost its other top officials and nuclear scientists. ‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’ Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 17 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran in order to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies. "We're geared to do whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim, to remove ... two existential threats - the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat," Netanyahu said. “We did act, to save ourselves, but also, I think, to not only protect ourselves but also protect the world from this incendiary regime. We can't have the world's most dangerous regime have the world's most dangerous weapons," he added. 'Dragging conflict to Persian Gulf is strategic mistake' Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said on Sunday (June 15) that Iran does not want its conflict with Israel to expand to neighbouring countries unless the situation is forced. “Dragging the conflict to the Persian Gulf is a strategic mistake, and its [Israel's] aim is to drag the war beyond Iranian territory,” Araghchi said during a meeting with foreign diplomats broadcast on state TV. The Iranian minister also accused America of supporting Israel in the ongoing conflict.

In just 3 days into the war, 244 people were killed in Iran and 17 died in Israel. 1,277 have been injured in Iran, and 390 were injured in Israel. Still, both nations continue to exchange airstrikes.&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war: 244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel. What both nations lost in 3 days of airstrike exchange

India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis deepens. According to estimates, India has 3000 to 4000 of its nationals in the country, many of them Kashmiri students. Earlier on Sunday, Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to discuss the safety of Kashmiri students in the war-torn country. A social media post from the chief minister said that he was assured that the Ministry of External Affairs was in "close contact with their counterparts in Iran &amp; will take all necessary steps to safeguard all Indian students in Iran." In the last few days, both Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, with strikes in each other's territory as fears grow of a long standoff coming.India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Armenia and has reached out to the government as well for facilitation. Meanwhile, India's external affairs minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, and Armenia's foreign minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, have held talks. An Armenian foreign ministry statement said, "the situation in the region was discussed," and both the ministers "emphasised the importance of staying in constant contact and close cooperation in times of crisis"On Sunday, the Indian Embassy in Tehran asked Indian nationals in the country to register themselves with the embassy. On 13th June, the embassy had issued an advisory to "stay vigilant, and avoid unnecessary movement". &nbsp;A statement said, "In view of the current situation in Iran, all Indian nationals &amp; persons of Indian origin in Iran are requested to remain vigilant, avoid all unnecessary movements, follow the Embassy’s social media accounts &amp; observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities."Emergency numbers have already been issued for the Indian nationals: +98 9128109115; +98 9128109109; +98 901044557; +98 9015993320; +91 8086871709. Numbers have already been issued for ⁠Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036 and ⁠Zahedan: +98 9396356649 as well.Meanwhile, the Indian mission in Israel has also been issuing advisories and helpline number for its nationals in the country. In a fresh advisory, the embassy asked Indian nationals to "stay vigilant, strictly avoid any unnecessary movement and adhere to the safety protocols". The helpline numbers include +972 54-7520711 and +972 54-3278392. Around 30,000 Indians are believed to be in the country.India has in the recent past evacuated its nationals from conflict zones, including from Afghanistan in 2021 under Operation Devi Shakti, Ukraine in 2022 under Operation Ganga, Sudan in 2023 under Operation Kaveri, Israel in 2023 under Operation Ajay, Haiti in 2024 under Operation Indravati. &nbsp;

India mulls evacuation of its nationals from Iran


India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis deepens. According to estimates, India has 3000 to 4000 of its nationals in the country, many of them Kashmiri students. Earlier on Sunday, Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to discuss the safety of Kashmiri students in the war-torn country. A social media post from the chief minister said that he was assured that the Ministry of External Affairs was in "close contact with their counterparts in Iran & will take all necessary steps to safeguard all Indian students in Iran." In the last few days, both Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, with strikes in each other's territory as fears grow of a long standoff coming. India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Armenia and has reached out to the government as well for facilitation. Meanwhile, India's external affairs minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, and Armenia's foreign minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, have held talks. An Armenian foreign ministry statement said, "the situation in the region was discussed," and both the ministers "emphasised the importance of staying in constant contact and close cooperation in times of crisis" On Sunday, the Indian Embassy in Tehran asked Indian nationals in the country to register themselves with the embassy. On 13th June, the embassy had issued an advisory to "stay vigilant, and avoid unnecessary movement". A statement said, "In view of the current situation in Iran, all Indian nationals & persons of Indian origin in Iran are requested to remain vigilant, avoid all unnecessary movements, follow the Embassy’s social media accounts & observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities." Emergency numbers have already been issued for the Indian nationals: +98 9128109115; +98 9128109109; +98 901044557; +98 9015993320; +91 8086871709. Numbers have already been issued for ⁠Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036 and ⁠Zahedan: +98 9396356649 as well. Meanwhile, the Indian mission in Israel has also been issuing advisories and helpline number for its nationals in the country. In a fresh advisory, the embassy asked Indian nationals to "stay vigilant, strictly avoid any unnecessary movement and adhere to the safety protocols". The helpline numbers include +972 54-7520711 and +972 54-3278392. Around 30,000 Indians are believed to be in the country. India has in the recent past evacuated its nationals from conflict zones, including from Afghanistan in 2021 under Operation Devi Shakti, Ukraine in 2022 under Operation Ganga, Sudan in 2023 under Operation Kaveri, Israel in 2023 under Operation Ajay, Haiti in 2024 under Operation Indravati.

Earlier on Sunday, Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to discuss the safety of Kashmiri students in the war-torn country.

India mulls evacuation of its nationals from Iran

Iran has built the Middle East’s most formidable missile arsenal, from short-range rockets to long-range ballistic systems and is reshaping the region’s strategic balance amid escalations with Israel and the West.

Iran has built the Middle East’s most formidable missile arsenal, from short-range rockets to long-range ballistic systems and is reshaping the region’s strategic balance amid escalations with Israel and the West.

Iran's missile arsenal: What is the reach of Islamic Republic?

Israel Strikes Iran Live Updates: Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, said Israeli defence minister early Friday (Jun 13). A state of emergency has been declared in Israel following the military action.“Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future,” Israel Katz said.<h2>'Struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear programme'</h2>Shortly after the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme.”“We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear weaponisation programme. We targeted Iran's main enrichment facility in Natanz. We targeted Iran's leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb. We also struck at the heart of Iran's ballistic missile programme,” he added.“This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat,” the Israeli prime minister said.

The Israeli military advised Iranians in two villages to leave early Thursday before it carried out strikes on "military infrastructure"."The IDF issues an urgent warning to residents, workers and those present in the area of the two Iranian villages of Arak and Khondab, in the areas marked on the map, to evacuate immediately before the IDF targets military infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime," it wrote in a Telegram post in Arabic and Farsi using the military's official acronym.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Israel warns Iranians in two villages to leave before it 'targets military infrastructure'

Israel's military said it was carrying out a "series of strikes" around the Iranian capital Tehran and other areas of the country on Thursday.There were no immediate details on the intended targets of the strikes, which came after Israel said it had intercepted a "suspicious aerial target" launched from Iran.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Israeli military says striking Tehran, other parts of Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Jun 19) said that a deal to end the conflict between Iran and Israel was possible. He added that Israeli strikes on Tehran have led to a “consolidation” of Iranian society around its leadership.“We see that today in Iran there is a consolidation of society around the country's political leadership,” Putin told reporters at a press conference in Saint Petersburg.“This is a delicate issue, and of course we need to be very careful here, but in my opinion, a solution can be found,” he said.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-solution-can-be-found-putin-says-israel-iran-deal-can-end-conflict-1750285560851">Read more here.</a>

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Putin says Israel-Iran deal can end conflict

Iran has not asked its ally Russia for military help amid its escalating air war with Israel, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday."Our Iranian friends have not asked us about this," Putin said in response to a question from an AFP reporter at a televised press conference in Saint Petersburg.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran has not asked Russia for military help: Putin

North Korea on Thursday slammed Israel's launching of strikes to spark its conflict with Iran, and warned US and European powers against "fanning up the flames of war," according to a foreign ministry spokesperson."The DPRK expresses serious concern over the Israel's military attack and resolutely denounces it," the spokesperson said in a statement carried by state-run news agency KCNA, adding that Israel's killing of civilians was "an unpardonable crime against humanity.""The illegal act of state-sponsored terrorism by Israel (is) raising the danger of a new all-out war in the Middle East region."&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE | N. Korea slams Israeli attacks on Iran as 'illegal act', 'crime against humanity'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday his country has remained committed to "diplomacy" but will continue to act in "self-defence" following Israel's surprise attack nearly a week ago."Iran solely acts in self-defence. Even in the face of the most outrageous aggression against our people, Iran has so far only retaliated against the Israeli regime and not those who are aiding and abetting it," said Araghchi in a post on X."With the exception of the illegitimate, genocidal and occupying Israeli regime, we remain committed to diplomacy," he added.&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran says committed to diplomacy but acts in 'self-defence' against Israel

Putin says Iranians 'consolidating' around leadership amid Israeli strikes

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Putin says Iranians 'consolidating' around leadership amid Israeli strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that a deal to end the fighting between Israel and Iran was possible, and that Israel's strikes on Iran had led to a "consolidation" of Iranian society around its leadership."We see that today in Iran... there is a consolidation of society around the country's political leadership," Putin told foreign journalists, including AFP, in a televised event."This is a delicate issue, and of course we need to be very careful here, but in my opinion, a solution can be found," he added, referring to a possible deal that was in the interests of both Israel and Iran.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Putin says Iran-Israel deal that suits both sides is possible

Sirens are sounding across central Israel amid an Iranian ballistic missile attack.Civilians in areas where sirens are sounding are instructed to remain in bomb shelters until further notice.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Sirens sound in central Israel due to Iranian missiles

The Israeli Air Force completed a wave of airstrikes on some 20 Iranian nuclear and weapon production sites in Tehran, the military announces.Some 60 fighter jets were involved in the strikes, which the IDF says hit “weapons production sites, centrifuge production sites, as well as research and development sites of the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons development project.”The nuclear-related sites “were designated to allow the Iranian regime to expand the scale and pace of its uranium enrichment purpose of developing nuclear weapons,” the military says in a statement.The other targets included “factories producing raw materials and components for missile assembly, as well as sites for the production of Iran’s air defense systems,” the IDF says.

IDF says jets hit 20 nuclear and weapons production sites in Tehran

The United Nations Security Council will convene Friday to discuss the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, council president Guyana said.Following a first, urgent meeting after Israel attacked last Friday, this second session was requested by Iran, with support from Russia, China and Pakistan, a diplomat told AFP on Wednesday.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | UN Security Council to meet Friday on Israel-Iran war

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he has not yet made a decision on whether to join Israel in bombing Iran and warned that the country's current leadership could fall as a result of the war.A change in Iran's government "could happen," he told reporters at the White House.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Trump says not yet made decision on whether to attack Iran

Iran's foreign ministry summoned on Wednesday the Swiss ambassador, who represents US interests in the Islamic republic, over recent remarks by President Donald Trump."Following the irresponsible and threatening statements of the American president, the Swiss ambassador, as the guardian of this country's interests in Tehran, was summoned to the ministry of foreign affairs," state TV reported, without elaborating.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran summons Swiss envoy over Trump's remarks: state TV

Iran's foreign ministry summoned Germany's ambassador to Tehran on Wednesday over remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supporting Israel's attacks on the Islamic republic."Following the shameful statements made by the German Chancellor in support of Tel Aviv's aggression against our country, the country's (Germany's) ambassador was summoned to the foreign ministry," state TV reported.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran summons German envoy over remarks supporting Israel: state TV

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged Israel to end strikes on targets in Iran not linked to nuclear activities or ballistic missiles, his office said.Addressing a national security council meeting, he "noted his concern over the current escalation, with Israeli strikes increasingly hitting targets not linked to Iran's nuclear or ballistic programme, and a mounting number of civilian victims in Iran and Israel", it said.Macron said it was "necessary to urgently end these military operations, which pose significant threats to regional security".

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Macron urges Israel to halt strikes on Iran not linked to nuclear, ballistic programme

Several television broadcasts in Iran were apparently hacked with pictures and calls for an uprising and urging the public to rise and hit the streets against the government.The opposition-linked Iran International quotes officials as saying it only affected those receiving the broadcasts via satellite, suggesting interference with the satellite signal.

Iran TV broadcasts hacked with calls for uprising

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Donald Trump for US support, calling him “a great friend of the State of Israel,” in a televised address in Hebrew on Wednesday.“I thank him for standing by our side, and I thank him for the support that the United States is providing us in defending the skies of Israel. We talk continuously, including last night. We had a very warm conversation. I would like to thank President Trump for his support,” Netanyahu said.

Netanyahu thanks ‘great friend of Israel’ Trump for support in defending Israeli skies

Iran was on Wednesday in a “near-total national internet blackout” as tensions deepened between Tehran and Israel, a London-based online watchdog said.“Live network data show Iran is now in the midst of a near-total national internet blackout; the incident follows a series of earlier partial disruptions and comes amid escalating military tensions with Israel after days of back-and-forth missile strikes,” NetBlocks wrote on X.

Iran in ‘near-total internet blackout’: UK-based watchdog

The US ambassador to Israel on Wednesday announced plans for evacuating Americans by air and sea as Israel’s war with Iran continued to rage for the sixth day in continuation.The embassy is “working on evacuation flights &amp; cruise ship departures” for “American citizens wanting to leave Israel,” Ambassador Mike Huckabee posted on X.“Urgent notice! American citizens wanting to leave Israel-&nbsp; US Embassy in Israel @usembassyjlm is working on evacuation flights &amp; cruise ship departures.You must enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) (https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step) You will be alerted w/ updates,” Huckabee said in the post.

US ambassador in Israel announces evacuation plan for Americans

A huge plume of white smoke was seen over southeast Tehran late Wednesday afternoon after a new series of powerful explosions, AFP journalists reported. The blasts came on the sixth day of the worst confrontation ever between Israel and Iran. The target was not immediately&nbsp;known.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Huge plume of white smoke seen over Tehran after fresh explosions

President Donald Trump left the question of whether the United States will join Israeli strikes on Iran up in the air Wednesday, as he said that Tehran had reached out to seek negotiations. "I may do it, I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do," Trump told reporters as he supervised the installation of a new flagpole on the White House South Lawn.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Trump says he 'may or may not' strike Iran

Israel Strikes Iran Live: Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, said Israeli defence minister early Friday (Jun 13).

Israel Strikes Iran Live Updates: Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, said Israeli defence minister early Friday (Jun 13). A state of emergency has been declared in Israel following the military action. “Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future,” Israel Katz said. 'Struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear programme' Shortly after the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme.” “We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear weaponisation programme. We targeted Iran's main enrichment facility in Natanz. We targeted Iran's leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb. We also struck at the heart of Iran's ballistic missile programme,” he added. “This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat,” the Israeli prime minister said.

Israel Strikes Iran Live: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Donald Trump for US support in defending Israeli skies, calling him “a great friend of the State of Israel”.

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