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In a significant development, US President Trump was aware of the strikes beforehand, claimed American media outlet Fox News.&nbsp;In a post on X, Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent for Fox News said, “President Trump was aware of the strikes beforehand. There were no surprises, but the US was NOT involved militarily and hopes Iran will return to the negotiating table.”&nbsp;US President Donald Trump said, “Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb and we are hoping to get back to the negotiating table. We will see. There are several people in leadership that will not be coming back.” (A reference to some of the Iranian leaders who were killed tonight by Israel.) Pres Trump has spoken to PM Netanyahu several times in recent days. The Trump Administration reached out to at least one key Middle Eastern ally to acknowledge that the strike was going to happen but that the US was not involved in the strikes and the goal is still to get Iran back to the negotiating table." &nbsp;&nbsp;“The President is looking to see if there is retaliation, CENTCOM is on high alert, The US will defend itself and Israel if Iran retaliates. He said I hope they get back to the negotiating table. The US has replenished Iron Dome missiles in recent weeks, according to administration officials. US officials confirm a number of top Iranian leaders are dead after the strikes. Again, the US military was not involved in any way in these strikes, but clearly the administration knew about the Israeli plans in advance and was not surprised.”&nbsp;Notably, The United States still hopes to hold talks Sunday with Iran, even after Israel launched a massive attack on the Islamic republic, a US official said. "We still intend to have talks Sunday," the official told AFP on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;Meanwhile, After Israel launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, Iranian supreme leader Khamenei has vowed ‘harsh punishment’ for Israel after Friday's attack killed several Iranian top commanders and scientists. "The Zionist regime at dawn today extended its vile and bloody hand to commit a crime in our dear country and revealed its evil nature more than ever by striking residential centers," Khamenei said in a statement to the Iranian people.&nbsp;"The regime must expect harsh punishment. The powerful hand of the Islamic Republic's armed forces will not let it go, God willing," he added.

Trump was aware of Israeli strikes on Irans nuclear facilities Report

In a significant development, US President Trump was aware of the strikes beforehand, claimed American media outlet Fox News. In a post on X, Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent for Fox News said, “President Trump was aware of the strikes beforehand. There were no surprises, but the US was NOT involved militarily and hopes Iran will return to the negotiating table.” US President Donald Trump said, “Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb and we are hoping to get back to the negotiating table. We will see. There are several people in leadership that will not be coming back.” (A reference to some of the Iranian leaders who were killed tonight by Israel.) Pres Trump has spoken to PM Netanyahu several times in recent days. The Trump Administration reached out to at least one key Middle Eastern ally to acknowledge that the strike was going to happen but that the US was not involved in the strikes and the goal is still to get Iran back to the negotiating table." “The President is looking to see if there is retaliation, CENTCOM is on high alert, The US will defend itself and Israel if Iran retaliates. He said I hope they get back to the negotiating table. The US has replenished Iron Dome missiles in recent weeks, according to administration officials. US officials confirm a number of top Iranian leaders are dead after the strikes. Again, the US military was not involved in any way in these strikes, but clearly the administration knew about the Israeli plans in advance and was not surprised.” Notably, The United States still hopes to hold talks Sunday with Iran, even after Israel launched a massive attack on the Islamic republic, a US official said. "We still intend to have talks Sunday," the official told AFP on condition of anonymity. Meanwhile, After Israel launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, Iranian supreme leader Khamenei has vowed ‘harsh punishment’ for Israel after Friday's attack killed several Iranian top commanders and scientists. "The Zionist regime at dawn today extended its vile and bloody hand to commit a crime in our dear country and revealed its evil nature more than ever by striking residential centers," Khamenei said in a statement to the Iranian people. "The regime must expect harsh punishment. The powerful hand of the Islamic Republic's armed forces will not let it go, God willing," he added.

US President Donald Trump has spoken to Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu several times in recent days

Trump was aware of Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities: Report

The judge in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the outstanding rape charge against the movie producer Thursday, after the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate the case amid a jury room feud. &nbsp;In front of packed press and public benches in the 13th-floor New York courtroom, Judge Curtis Farber dismissed jurors who had been unable to reach a verdict on the charge that Weinstein raped Jessica Mann. &nbsp;"Deliberations became heated to such a degree I am obligated to declare a mistrial on the one count on which you didn't reach a verdict," Farber declared from the wood-paneled bench, wearing a robe and reading glasses. &nbsp;Weinstein's lawyer Arthur Aidala had forcefully argued that a crime had been committed against one of the jurors, but the judge dismissed the claim. &nbsp;On Wednesday, the jury convicted Weinstein for sexual assault on Miriam Haley, and acquitted the fallen movie mogul for allegedly sexually assaulting Kaja Sokola. The defense vowed to appeal. &nbsp;The prosecutor brushed off the defense's claim that a retrial on the charge of raping Mann would exert unfair pressure on the alleged victim. "We will proceed to trial and that is what justice would be in this case," Nicole Blumberg said. &nbsp;Outside court, Aidala alleged that two jurors had indicated to his team that the panel had considered the cases of rapper Sean "P Diddy" Combs and convicted child sex abuser R. Kelly in their discussions. &nbsp;"(If) they say, 'Well, look at R Kelly. Look what's going on across the street with P Diddy'... That's not what you can do, and that's what we just heard happen," said the sharp-suited attorney. &nbsp;Combs is on trial at a nearby courthouse for alleged racketeering and other crimes, and the publicity of that case has largely eclipsed Weinstein's retrial. &nbsp;Weinstein, 73 and wheelchair-bound by ill-health, is already in jail for a 16-year term after he was convicted in a separate California case of raping a European actress more than a decade ago. &nbsp;Proceedings in New York have been dogged by personal issues between jurors, two of whom have privately complained to the judge about fellow panelists. &nbsp;The foreman had told judge Farber he could not continue after facing threats. &nbsp;"One other juror made comments to the effect 'I'll meet you outside one day'," the judge said Wednesday quoting the foreman, adding there was yelling between jurors. &nbsp;After Weinstein's lawyer demanded a mistrial over the jury rupture, Weinstein himself addressed the court Wednesday, deploying a commanding voice reminiscent of his Hollywood heyday.<h2>- 'Threats, violence, intimidation' - &nbsp;</h2>"We've heard threats, violence, intimidation -- this is not right for me... the person who is on trial here," he said. &nbsp;The Oscar-winner's conviction on the Haley charge is a vindication for Haley whose complaint in part led to the initial guilty verdict in 2020. &nbsp;That landmark case helped spur the "MeToo" movement that saw an outpouring of allegations from prominent women who were abused by men. &nbsp;Weinstein underwent a spectacular fall from his position at the top of the world of Hollywood and show business in 2017 when allegations against him exploded into public.The movement upended the film industry, exposing systemic exploitation of young women seeking to work in entertainment, and provoking a reckoning on how to end the toxic culture. &nbsp;More than 80 women accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct in the wake of the global backlash against men abusing positions of power. &nbsp;Weinstein's original 2020 conviction, and the resulting 23-year prison term, was thrown out last year after an appeals court found irregularities in the way witnesses were presented.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

The judge in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the outstanding rape charge against the movie producer, after the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate the case amid a jury room feud.

The judge in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the outstanding rape charge against the movie producer Thursday, after the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate the case amid a jury room feud. In front of packed press and public benches in the 13th-floor New York courtroom, Judge Curtis Farber dismissed jurors who had been unable to reach a verdict on the charge that Weinstein raped Jessica Mann. "Deliberations became heated to such a degree I am obligated to declare a mistrial on the one count on which you didn't reach a verdict," Farber declared from the wood-paneled bench, wearing a robe and reading glasses. Weinstein's lawyer Arthur Aidala had forcefully argued that a crime had been committed against one of the jurors, but the judge dismissed the claim. On Wednesday, the jury convicted Weinstein for sexual assault on Miriam Haley, and acquitted the fallen movie mogul for allegedly sexually assaulting Kaja Sokola. The defense vowed to appeal. The prosecutor brushed off the defense's claim that a retrial on the charge of raping Mann would exert unfair pressure on the alleged victim. "We will proceed to trial and that is what justice would be in this case," Nicole Blumberg said. Outside court, Aidala alleged that two jurors had indicated to his team that the panel had considered the cases of rapper Sean "P Diddy" Combs and convicted child sex abuser R. Kelly in their discussions. "(If) they say, 'Well, look at R Kelly. Look what's going on across the street with P Diddy'... That's not what you can do, and that's what we just heard happen," said the sharp-suited attorney. Combs is on trial at a nearby courthouse for alleged racketeering and other crimes, and the publicity of that case has largely eclipsed Weinstein's retrial. Weinstein, 73 and wheelchair-bound by ill-health, is already in jail for a 16-year term after he was convicted in a separate California case of raping a European actress more than a decade ago. Proceedings in New York have been dogged by personal issues between jurors, two of whom have privately complained to the judge about fellow panelists. The foreman had told judge Farber he could not continue after facing threats. "One other juror made comments to the effect 'I'll meet you outside one day'," the judge said Wednesday quoting the foreman, adding there was yelling between jurors. After Weinstein's lawyer demanded a mistrial over the jury rupture, Weinstein himself addressed the court Wednesday, deploying a commanding voice reminiscent of his Hollywood heyday. - 'Threats, violence, intimidation' - "We've heard threats, violence, intimidation -- this is not right for me... the person who is on trial here," he said. The Oscar-winner's conviction on the Haley charge is a vindication for Haley whose complaint in part led to the initial guilty verdict in 2020. That landmark case helped spur the "MeToo" movement that saw an outpouring of allegations from prominent women who were abused by men. Weinstein underwent a spectacular fall from his position at the top of the world of Hollywood and show business in 2017 when allegations against him exploded into public. The movement upended the film industry, exposing systemic exploitation of young women seeking to work in entertainment, and provoking a reckoning on how to end the toxic culture. More than 80 women accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct in the wake of the global backlash against men abusing positions of power. Weinstein's original 2020 conviction, and the resulting 23-year prison term, was thrown out last year after an appeals court found irregularities in the way witnesses were presented. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The judge in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the outstanding rape charge against the movie producer, after the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate the case amid a jury room feud.

Jury dispute triggers mistrial on Harvey Weinstein rape charge

Israel launched a targeted military operation in Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear facilities and striking "at the heart" of Tehran's ballistic missile programme, calling it "Operation Rising Lion".Following the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an address said that the "Operation Rising Lion" will continue for as many days as needed to remove the threat.Netanyahu said that Israel targeted Iran's main enrichment facility at Natanz, adding that Israel had also hit Iranian nuclear scientists "working on the Iranian bomb."<h2>What is Operation Rising Lion?</h2>The Operation announced by the Israeli PM on Friday was aimed to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival.Netanyahu said that the goal of the operation was to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories, and military capabilities.“We can’t leave these threats for the next generation,” Netanyahu said, adding, “Because if we don’t act now, there will not be another generation. If we don’t act now, we simply won’t be here.”As Iran planned to produce 20,000 such missiles within six years, Israel is operating to remove them as well, Netanyahu said as he announced "Operation Rising Lion".This was just the first stage of strikes, according to the Israeli military. The initial strikes included attacks on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran.The IDF has been conducting a lengthy process of assessments and preparations for the campaign at the front and in the rear.Meanwhile, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon said, Israel launched Operation “Rising Lion” against Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure with the aim of eliminating an existential and immediate threat to the citizens of Israel and the entire world.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-until-the-mission-is-completed-netanyahu-warns-israeli-operation-will-continue-in-iran-after-it-hits-nuclear-facilities-1749782174379">Also read: 'Until MISSION is completed': Netanyahu warns Israeli operation will continue in Iran after it hits nuclear facilities</a>

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an address said that the "Operation Rising Lion" will continue for as many days as needed to remove the threat.

Israel launched a targeted military operation in Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear facilities and striking "at the heart" of Tehran's ballistic missile programme, calling it "Operation Rising Lion". Following the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an address said that the "Operation Rising Lion" will continue for as many days as needed to remove the threat. Netanyahu said that Israel targeted Iran's main enrichment facility at Natanz, adding that Israel had also hit Iranian nuclear scientists "working on the Iranian bomb." What is Operation Rising Lion? The Operation announced by the Israeli PM on Friday was aimed to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival. Netanyahu said that the goal of the operation was to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories, and military capabilities. “We can’t leave these threats for the next generation,” Netanyahu said, adding, “Because if we don’t act now, there will not be another generation. If we don’t act now, we simply won’t be here.” As Iran planned to produce 20,000 such missiles within six years, Israel is operating to remove them as well, Netanyahu said as he announced "Operation Rising Lion". This was just the first stage of strikes, according to the Israeli military. The initial strikes included attacks on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran. The IDF has been conducting a lengthy process of assessments and preparations for the campaign at the front and in the rear. Meanwhile, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon said, Israel launched Operation “Rising Lion” against Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure with the aim of eliminating an existential and immediate threat to the citizens of Israel and the entire world. Also read: 'Until MISSION is completed': Netanyahu warns Israeli operation will continue in Iran after it hits nuclear facilities

&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an address said that the "Operation Rising Lion" will continue for as many days as needed to remove the threat.

What is Operation Rising Lion? Netanyahu announces after Israel hits Iran's 'heart of ballistic missile program'

After Israel launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, Iranian supreme leader Khamenei has vowed ‘harsh punishment’ for Israel after Friday's attack killed several Iranian top commanders and scientists. "The Zionist regime at dawn today extended its vile and bloody hand to commit a crime in our dear country and revealed its evil nature more than ever by striking residential centers," Khamenei said in a statement to the Iranian people.&nbsp;"The regime must expect harsh punishment. The powerful hand of the Islamic Republic's armed forces will not let it go, God willing," he added.&nbsp;Khamenei confirmed that "several commanders and scientists were martyred" in the attacks, saying their successors would "immediately continue their duties."&nbsp;"With this crime, the Zionist regime has prepared a bitter and painful fate for itself and will certainly receive it," the Supreme Leader said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran’s armed forces have also vowed “strong response” to Israel’s early morning strikes that targeted its military bases and nuclear facilities.&nbsp;“The armed forces will certainly respond to this Zionist attack,” said Abolfazl Shekarchi, spokesman for the general staff of the armed forces, adding that Israel “will pay a heavy price and should await strong response from the Iranian armed forces.”&nbsp;Senior Revolutionary Guards commander Gholam Ali Rashid and top nuclear scientists were killed in Israel's attack on Iran on Friday, Iranian media reported.&nbsp;"The martyrdom of... Major General Gholam Ali Rashid is confirmed," state television said, while Tasnim news agency reported nuclear scientists Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi and Fereydoun Abbasi "were targeted and martyred".&nbsp;Iran also shut its airspace until further notice after Israel carried out air strikes on multiple targets across the country, including the capital, Tehran, state TV reported.&nbsp;"Public relations of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced the closure of the country's airspace until further notice by issuing aeronautical notices (NOTAM)," state TV reported.

Iranian leader Khamenei vows harsh punishment after Israel strikes nuclear facilities in Tehran

After Israel launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, Iranian supreme leader Khamenei has vowed ‘harsh punishment’ for Israel after Friday's attack killed several Iranian top commanders and scientists. "The Zionist regime at dawn today extended its vile and bloody hand to commit a crime in our dear country and revealed its evil nature more than ever by striking residential centers," Khamenei said in a statement to the Iranian people. "The regime must expect harsh punishment. The powerful hand of the Islamic Republic's armed forces will not let it go, God willing," he added. Khamenei confirmed that "several commanders and scientists were martyred" in the attacks, saying their successors would "immediately continue their duties." "With this crime, the Zionist regime has prepared a bitter and painful fate for itself and will certainly receive it," the Supreme Leader said. Meanwhile, Iran’s armed forces have also vowed “strong response” to Israel’s early morning strikes that targeted its military bases and nuclear facilities. “The armed forces will certainly respond to this Zionist attack,” said Abolfazl Shekarchi, spokesman for the general staff of the armed forces, adding that Israel “will pay a heavy price and should await strong response from the Iranian armed forces.” Senior Revolutionary Guards commander Gholam Ali Rashid and top nuclear scientists were killed in Israel's attack on Iran on Friday, Iranian media reported. "The martyrdom of... Major General Gholam Ali Rashid is confirmed," state television said, while Tasnim news agency reported nuclear scientists Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi and Fereydoun Abbasi "were targeted and martyred". Iran also shut its airspace until further notice after Israel carried out air strikes on multiple targets across the country, including the capital, Tehran, state TV reported. "Public relations of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced the closure of the country's airspace until further notice by issuing aeronautical notices (NOTAM)," state TV reported.

The Israeli PM stressed that the goal of the operation is to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories, and military capabilities

Iranian leader Khamenei vows 'harsh punishment' after Israel strikes nuclear facilities in Tehran

Hossein Salami, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Chief, was killed in Israel's ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran on early Friday (June 13), according to Iranian state media.&nbsp;Shortly after the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme.”&nbsp;“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.&nbsp;Iranian state media said that Israel struck residential buildings in Tehran. “A number of people including women and children were martyred in a residential complex in Tehran,” IRNA news agency reported.Iran's state TV earlier reported loud explosions heard in the capital. “Loud explosions being heard in different locations of the capital Tehran,” it said.<h3>Who is Hossein Salami?</h3>The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was born in 1960 in Golpayegan. He joined the during the Iran-Iraq war, when he was pursuing college education.&nbsp;He became deputy commander later as his work over the years helped him rise up through the ranks. On April 21, 2019, he replaced major general Mohammad Ali Jafari, when the supreme leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, appointed him as the new Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC.&nbsp;The IRGC chief was also included in a Canadian sanctions list that included 9 Iranian entities, and 25 senior officials.&nbsp;On April 8, 2019, the United States imposed economic and travel sanctions on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), along with associated organisations, companies, and individuals. In response, Hossein Salami said that the IRGC took pride in being labeled a terrorist organisation by Washington. Salami himself was later added to the sanctions list following his promotion to commander of the IRGC on April 21, 2019.&nbsp;Hossein Salami is known among Revolutionary Guards commanders for his fiery and confrontational rhetoric, particularly aimed at the United States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. In one televised address, Salami reportedly declared, “We are planning to break America, Israel, and their partners and allies. Our ground forces should cleanse the planet from the filth of their existence.”

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Chief Hossein Salami killed, claims Iran. Who is he?

Hossein Salami, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Chief, was killed in Israel's ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran on early Friday (June 13), according to Iranian state media. 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. Iranian state media said that Israel struck residential buildings in Tehran. “A number of people including women and children were martyred in a residential complex in Tehran,” IRNA news agency reported. Iran's state TV earlier reported loud explosions heard in the capital. “Loud explosions being heard in different locations of the capital Tehran,” it said. Who is Hossein Salami? The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was born in 1960 in Golpayegan. He joined the during the Iran-Iraq war, when he was pursuing college education. He became deputy commander later as his work over the years helped him rise up through the ranks. On April 21, 2019, he replaced major general Mohammad Ali Jafari, when the supreme leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, appointed him as the new Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC. The IRGC chief was also included in a Canadian sanctions list that included 9 Iranian entities, and 25 senior officials. On April 8, 2019, the United States imposed economic and travel sanctions on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), along with associated organisations, companies, and individuals. In response, Hossein Salami said that the IRGC took pride in being labeled a terrorist organisation by Washington. Salami himself was later added to the sanctions list following his promotion to commander of the IRGC on April 21, 2019. Hossein Salami is known among Revolutionary Guards commanders for his fiery and confrontational rhetoric, particularly aimed at the United States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. In one televised address, Salami reportedly declared, “We are planning to break America, Israel, and their partners and allies. Our ground forces should cleanse the planet from the filth of their existence.”

Shortly after the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme.”

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Chief Hossein Salami killed, claims Iran media. Who is he?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (June 13) said that Israel is at a decisive point in its history, adding that the operation will continue as long as is needed until the mission is completed.Netanyahu commended the pilots, saying “Our brave pilots are attacking a large number of targets across Iran."<h2>Goal of operation</h2>The Israeli PM stressed that the goal of the operation is to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories, and military capabilities.The goal of the operation is "to strike Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, Iran’s ballistic missile factories, and Iran’s military capabilities.”He warned that Iran “has significant capabilities to harm us. We prepared for that as well."Netanyahu added that Iran has enriched enough uranium for nine nuclear bombs, saying that in recent months it took unprecedented steps toward weaponization.Iran has also built “a massive store” of ballistic missiles, he said, adding, “These missiles reach Israel from Iran within minutes. Each one carries a ton of explosives.”Iran planned to produce 20,000 such missiles within six years, Netanyahu stressed. “Therefore we are operating to remove [them] as well."“We can’t leave these threats for the next generation,” he continued. “Because if we don’t act now, there will not be another generation. If we don’t act now, we simply won’t be here.”Netanyahu said that we have internalised the lessons of history, adding, “When an enemy says he intends to destroy you — believe him. When the enemy develops the capabilities to destroy you — stop him.”<h2>Netanyahu thanks Trump</h2>The Israeli PM thanked US President Donald Trump for "his steadfast stance". “Time and again, he made it clear: Iran must never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons,” Netanyahu said in his video statement.“I thank him for his consistent support of our country throughout all the years of his presidency.”While addressing the Iranian people, he said, "We do not hate you. You are not our enemies. We have a common enemy: a tyrannical regime that tramples you.”He stressed that the regime has "robbed you of the chance for a good life," further arguing that Israel is defending the Middle East and Israel's regional partners.“We are defending the free world from the terrorism and barbarism that Iran fosters and exports across the globe,” he said.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The Israeli PM stressed that the goal of the operation is to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories, and military capabilities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (June 13) said that Israel is at a decisive point in its history, adding that the operation will continue as long as is needed until the mission is completed. Netanyahu commended the pilots, saying “Our brave pilots are attacking a large number of targets across Iran." Goal of operation The Israeli PM stressed that the goal of the operation is to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories, and military capabilities. The goal of the operation is "to strike Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, Iran’s ballistic missile factories, and Iran’s military capabilities.” He warned that Iran “has significant capabilities to harm us. We prepared for that as well." Netanyahu added that Iran has enriched enough uranium for nine nuclear bombs, saying that in recent months it took unprecedented steps toward weaponization. Iran has also built “a massive store” of ballistic missiles, he said, adding, “These missiles reach Israel from Iran within minutes. Each one carries a ton of explosives.” Iran planned to produce 20,000 such missiles within six years, Netanyahu stressed. “Therefore we are operating to remove [them] as well." “We can’t leave these threats for the next generation,” he continued. “Because if we don’t act now, there will not be another generation. If we don’t act now, we simply won’t be here.” Netanyahu said that we have internalised the lessons of history, adding, “When an enemy says he intends to destroy you — believe him. When the enemy develops the capabilities to destroy you — stop him.” Netanyahu thanks Trump The Israeli PM thanked US President Donald Trump for "his steadfast stance". “Time and again, he made it clear: Iran must never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons,” Netanyahu said in his video statement. “I thank him for his consistent support of our country throughout all the years of his presidency.” While addressing the Iranian people, he said, "We do not hate you. You are not our enemies. We have a common enemy: a tyrannical regime that tramples you.” He stressed that the regime has "robbed you of the chance for a good life," further arguing that Israel is defending the Middle East and Israel's regional partners. “We are defending the free world from the terrorism and barbarism that Iran fosters and exports across the globe,” he said.

The Israeli PM stressed that the goal of the operation is to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories, and military capabilities.

'Until MISSION is completed': Netanyahu warns Israeli operation will continue in Iran after it hits nuclear facilities

After the Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear program, an Israeli defence official said that the country believes the chief of Iran's military, Mohammad Bagheri was eliminated in the IDF's opening strikes.Israel believes, along with Bagheri, other members of the military's top brass as well as senior nuclear scientists have also been killed in the attack, The Times of Israel reported citing a defence official.The likelihood of their deaths is “increasing,” the official said.Israel launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran on early Friday (June 13), said the Israeli defence minister. 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.The Israeli military said it has completed the first stage of strikes that included attacks on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran."Dozens of Air Force aircraft recently completed the opening strike, which included attacking dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in various areas of Iran."Iran's state TV reported loud explosions heard in the capital. “Loud explosions being heard in different locations of the capital Tehran,” it said.Following the strikes, Iran suspended flights at the capital's main international airport Iman Khomeini after the blasts.Currently, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is holding calls with his counterparts around the world, discussing Israel's operation against Iran.According to Iranian state media, residential buildings in the Iranian capital were hit in an Israeli attack Friday morning."Several buildings in Tehran... have been targeted by attacks," the official IRNA news agency said, naming neighbourhoods in multiple locations in the capital.Moreover, fire and smoke were seen at a key site for Iran's Revolutionary Guards in Tehran after Israeli strikes, according to state media.

Israel launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran on early Friday (June 13), said the Israeli defence minister. A state of emergency has been declared in Israel following the military action.

After the Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear program, an Israeli defence official said that the country believes the chief of Iran's military, Mohammad Bagheri was eliminated in the IDF's opening strikes. Israel believes, along with Bagheri, other members of the military's top brass as well as senior nuclear scientists have also been killed in the attack, The Times of Israel reported citing a defence official. The likelihood of their deaths is “increasing,” the official said. Israel launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran on early Friday (June 13), said the Israeli defence minister. 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. The Israeli military said it has completed the first stage of strikes that included attacks on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran. "Dozens of Air Force aircraft recently completed the opening strike, which included attacking dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in various areas of Iran." Iran's state TV reported loud explosions heard in the capital. “Loud explosions being heard in different locations of the capital Tehran,” it said. Following the strikes, Iran suspended flights at the capital's main international airport Iman Khomeini after the blasts. Currently, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is holding calls with his counterparts around the world, discussing Israel's operation against Iran. According to Iranian state media, residential buildings in the Iranian capital were hit in an Israeli attack Friday morning. "Several buildings in Tehran... have been targeted by attacks," the official IRNA news agency said, naming neighbourhoods in multiple locations in the capital. Moreover, fire and smoke were seen at a key site for Iran's Revolutionary Guards in Tehran after Israeli strikes, according to state media.

Israel launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran on early Friday (June 13), said the Israeli defence minister. A state of emergency has been declared in Israel following the military action.

Iranian chief of staff, top nuclear scientists likely killed as Israel targets Tehran's nuclear facilities

Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, said Israeli defence minister early Friday (Jun 13). Tehran has vowed a ‘strong response’ after attacks on its nuclear facilities. A state of emergency has been declared in Israel following the military action.&nbsp;“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.&nbsp;This comes hours after US President Donald Trump called on Israel not to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, saying they are “fairly close” to reaching a deal if Tehran compromises.&nbsp;Iranian state media has confirmed the death of Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami in the Israeli strikes.&nbsp;<h2>'Struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme'</h2>&nbsp;Shortly after the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme.”&nbsp;“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.&nbsp;“This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat,” the Israeli prime minister said.&nbsp;<h2>Iran vows ‘strong response’</h2>Iran vowed a "strong response" following multiple strikes across the country.&nbsp;"The armed forces will certainly respond to this Zionist attack," said Abolfazl Shekarchi, spokesman for the general staff of the armed forces, adding that Israel "will pay a heavy price and should await strong response from the Iranian armed forces."<h2>Iran's state media reports civilians killed</h2>&nbsp;Iranian state media said that Israel struck residential buildings in Tehran. “A number of people including women and children were martyred in a residential complex in Tehran,” IRNA news agency reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;Iran's state TV earlier reported loud explosions heard in the capital. “Loud explosions being heard in different locations of the capital Tehran,” it said.&nbsp;<h2>Israel's airspace to remain closed</h2>&nbsp;Israel's transport ministry announced that the country's airspace will remain closed.&nbsp;“Air space is closed to takeoff and landing until further notice,” the ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A state of emergency has been declared in Israel following the military action.

Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, said Israeli defence minister early Friday (Jun 13). Tehran has vowed a ‘strong response’ after attacks on its nuclear facilities. 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. This comes hours after US President Donald Trump called on Israel not to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, saying they are “fairly close” to reaching a deal if Tehran compromises. Iranian state media has confirmed the death of Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami in the Israeli strikes. 'Struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment 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. Iran vows ‘strong response’ Iran vowed a "strong response" following multiple strikes across the country. "The armed forces will certainly respond to this Zionist attack," said Abolfazl Shekarchi, spokesman for the general staff of the armed forces, adding that Israel "will pay a heavy price and should await strong response from the Iranian armed forces." Iran's state media reports civilians killed Iranian state media said that Israel struck residential buildings in Tehran. “A number of people including women and children were martyred in a residential complex in Tehran,” IRNA news agency reported. Iran's state TV earlier reported loud explosions heard in the capital. “Loud explosions being heard in different locations of the capital Tehran,” it said. Israel's airspace to remain closed Israel's transport ministry announced that the country's airspace will remain closed. “Air space is closed to takeoff and landing until further notice,” the ministry said in a statement.

A state of emergency has been declared in Israel following the military action.

Israel strikes Iran, Tehran vows 'strong response' | Here's what we know

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 for any possible retaliation.&nbsp;This comes after US President Donald Trump warned of a possible Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear sites.&nbsp;“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.&nbsp;Iran's state TV reported loud explosions heard in the capital. “Loud explosions being heard in different locations of the capital Tehran,” it said.&nbsp;This comes hours after US President Donald Trump called on Israel not to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, saying they are “fairly close” to reaching a deal if Tehran compromises.&nbsp;<h2>Netanyahu says 'struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear programme'</h2>&nbsp;Shortly after the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme.”&nbsp;“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.&nbsp;“This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat,” the Israeli prime minister said.

Israel launches ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, says Israeli defence minister.

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 for any possible retaliation. This comes after US President Donald Trump warned of a possible Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear sites. “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. Iran's state TV reported loud explosions heard in the capital. “Loud explosions being heard in different locations of the capital Tehran,” it said. This comes hours after US President Donald Trump called on Israel not to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, saying they are “fairly close” to reaching a deal if Tehran compromises. Netanyahu says '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 launches ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, says Israeli defence minister.

Israel launches ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, says Israeli defence minister

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jun 12) accused his predecessor Joe Biden's administration and California Governor Gavin Newsom of “flooding America with 21 million illegal aliens”. This comes amid the administration's rising tension with California authorities over Trump's order to deploy thousands of military personnel amid anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles.&nbsp;“The Biden Administration and Governor Newscum flooded America with 21 Million Illegal Aliens, destroying Schools, Hospitals and Communities, and consuming untold Billions of Dollars in Free Welfare. All of them have to go home, as do countless other Illegals and Criminals, who will turn us into a bankrupt Third World Nation,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.&nbsp;“America was invaded and occupied. I am reversing the Invasion. It’s called Remigration. Our courageous ICE Officers, who are daily being subjected to doxxing and murder threats, are HEROES. We will always have their back as they carry out this noble mission. America will be for Americans again!” he added.&nbsp;In a separate post, the US president said, “Incompetent Gavin Newscum should have been THANKING me for the job we did in Los Angeles, rather than making sad excuses for the poor job he has done. If it weren’t for me getting the National Guard into Los Angeles, it would be burning to the ground right now!”&nbsp;During a press conference on Thursday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem vowed a continued federal presence in Los Angeles and Southern California as immigration enforcement continues — and she warned that protesters who stir up violence will be arrested and prosecuted.&nbsp;Noem described protests that were transpiring in Los Angeles as “un-American.” “Masked thugs are assaulting police officers. They’re setting vehicles on fire. They’re waving foreign flags on American soil while burning American flags and they damaged public property and destroyed private businesses,” Noem said.&nbsp;“If you attack one of our law enforcement officers, we are going to come after you and we are going to arrest you, prosecute you and jail you,” she added.

This comes amid the administration's rising tension with California authorities over Trump's order to deploy thousands of military personnel amid anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jun 12) accused his predecessor Joe Biden's administration and California Governor Gavin Newsom of “flooding America with 21 million illegal aliens”. This comes amid the administration's rising tension with California authorities over Trump's order to deploy thousands of military personnel amid anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles. “The Biden Administration and Governor Newscum flooded America with 21 Million Illegal Aliens, destroying Schools, Hospitals and Communities, and consuming untold Billions of Dollars in Free Welfare. All of them have to go home, as do countless other Illegals and Criminals, who will turn us into a bankrupt Third World Nation,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “America was invaded and occupied. I am reversing the Invasion. It’s called Remigration. Our courageous ICE Officers, who are daily being subjected to doxxing and murder threats, are HEROES. We will always have their back as they carry out this noble mission. America will be for Americans again!” he added. In a separate post, the US president said, “Incompetent Gavin Newscum should have been THANKING me for the job we did in Los Angeles, rather than making sad excuses for the poor job he has done. If it weren’t for me getting the National Guard into Los Angeles, it would be burning to the ground right now!” During a press conference on Thursday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem vowed a continued federal presence in Los Angeles and Southern California as immigration enforcement continues — and she warned that protesters who stir up violence will be arrested and prosecuted. Noem described protests that were transpiring in Los Angeles as “un-American.” “Masked thugs are assaulting police officers. They’re setting vehicles on fire. They’re waving foreign flags on American soil while burning American flags and they damaged public property and destroyed private businesses,” Noem said. “If you attack one of our law enforcement officers, we are going to come after you and we are going to arrest you, prosecute you and jail you,” she added.

This comes amid the administration's rising tension with California authorities over Trump's order to deploy thousands of military personnel amid anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles.

‘I am reversing invasion’: Trump blames Biden, Newsom for ‘flooding America with 21 million illegal aliens’

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jun 12) urged Israel not to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, saying they are “fairly close” to reaching a deal if Tehran compromises.Acknowledging the warning of a possible strike by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said the move could trigger a “massive conflict” in the region.&nbsp;“We are fairly close to a pretty good agreement,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp;When asked about his discussions with Netanyahu, Trump said, “I don’t want them going in, because I think it would blow it.”&nbsp;The US president quickly added, “Might help it actually, but it also could blow it.”&nbsp;In a post on his Truth social platform, Trump said, “We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue! My entire Administration has been directed to negotiate with Iran. They could be a Great Country, but they first must completely give up hopes of obtaining a Nuclear Weapon. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” &nbsp;United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is set to hold a sixth round of talks on Sunday (Jun 15) in Oman.&nbsp;Describing himself as a man of peace, Trump said that he would prefer a negotiated settlement with Iran.&nbsp;“I’d love to avoid the conflict. Iran’s going to have to negotiate a little bit tougher -- meaning they’re going to have to give us some things that they’re not willing to give us right now,” he said.&nbsp;On the possibility of an Israeli strike on Iran, the US president said, “I don’t want to say imminent, but it looks like it’s something that could very well happen.”&nbsp;Earlier on Wednesday (Jun 11), Trump said that embassy staff in the region was being moved away from the Middle East as “it could be a dangerous place” amid tensions with Iran.

Acknowledging the warning of a possible strike by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump has said the move could trigger a “massive conflict” in the region.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jun 12) urged Israel not to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, saying they are “fairly close” to reaching a deal if Tehran compromises. Acknowledging the warning of a possible strike by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said the move could trigger a “massive conflict” in the region. “We are fairly close to a pretty good agreement,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday. When asked about his discussions with Netanyahu, Trump said, “I don’t want them going in, because I think it would blow it.” The US president quickly added, “Might help it actually, but it also could blow it.” In a post on his Truth social platform, Trump said, “We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue! My entire Administration has been directed to negotiate with Iran. They could be a Great Country, but they first must completely give up hopes of obtaining a Nuclear Weapon. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is set to hold a sixth round of talks on Sunday (Jun 15) in Oman. Describing himself as a man of peace, Trump said that he would prefer a negotiated settlement with Iran. “I’d love to avoid the conflict. Iran’s going to have to negotiate a little bit tougher -- meaning they’re going to have to give us some things that they’re not willing to give us right now,” he said. On the possibility of an Israeli strike on Iran, the US president said, “I don’t want to say imminent, but it looks like it’s something that could very well happen.” Earlier on Wednesday (Jun 11), Trump said that embassy staff in the region was being moved away from the Middle East as “it could be a dangerous place” amid tensions with Iran.

Acknowledging the warning of a possible strike by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump has said the move could trigger a “massive conflict” in the region.

Israeli strike could ‘blow’ nuclear agreement: Trump says Iran deal ‘fairly close’

Amid the rising tensions over the controversial immigration raids, California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles on Thursday (Jun 12).&nbsp;Senator Padilla was dragged from the room during the press briefing in a federal building as he tried to question Noem over recent events in the second-largest city of the US.&nbsp;“I’m Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary,” he said.However, two men grappled with him in front of reporters and dragged him out of the room. The senator was then pushed by FBI agents, who handcuffed him.&nbsp;The footage of the incident has been circulating widely on social media, with Democrats condemning the incident.&nbsp;Padilla is one of the two Democratic senators representing California in the upper chamber of Congress.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BREAKING 🚨 Democrat U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was just thrown on the ground and handcuffed 🔥 Democrats are no longer above the law I VOTED FOR THIS <a href="https://t.co/iq79kHNMC0">pic.twitter.com/iq79kHNMC0</a>&mdash; MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) <a href="https://twitter.com/MAGAVoice/status/1933229411073208406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>DHS claims Padilla ‘lunged’ at Noem</h2>&nbsp;The Department of Homeland Security has said that Padilla “lunged” at Noem.&nbsp;“Senator Padilla chose disrespectful political theatre and interrupted a live press conference without identifying himself or having his Senate security pin on as he lunged toward Secretary Noem,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin wrote on X.&nbsp;“Mr. Padilla was told repeatedly to back away and did not comply with officers’ repeated commands. Secret Service thought he was an attacker and officers acted appropriately. Secretary Noem met with Senator Padilla after and held a 15 minute meeting,” she said.&nbsp;Noem said Padilla’s interruption was “inappropriate”, adding that he had not requested a meeting with her.&nbsp;<h2>Democrats react</h2>&nbsp;California Governor Gavin Newsom called the incident “outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful.”&nbsp;“Trump and his shock troops are out of control. This must end now,” he added.&nbsp;Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wrote on social media, “What just happened to Sen Alex Padilla is absolutely abhorrent and outrageous. He is a sitting United States Senator. This administration’s violent attacks on our city must end.”&nbsp;Kamala Harris said, “United States Senator Alex Padilla was representing the millions of Californians who are demanding answers to this Administration's actions in Southern California. This is a shameful and stunning abuse of power.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">United States Senator Alex Padilla was representing the millions of Californians who are demanding answers to this Administration&#39;s actions in Southern California. This is a shameful and stunning abuse of power.<a href="https://t.co/ODTNb92JE4">pic.twitter.com/ODTNb92JE4</a>&mdash; Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris/status/1933246766683729988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Senator Padilla was removed from the room during the press briefing in a federal building as he tried to question Noem over recent events in the second-largest city of the US.

Amid the rising tensions over the controversial immigration raids, California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles on Thursday (Jun 12). Senator Padilla was dragged from the room during the press briefing in a federal building as he tried to question Noem over recent events in the second-largest city of the US. “I’m Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary,” he said. However, two men grappled with him in front of reporters and dragged him out of the room. The senator was then pushed by FBI agents, who handcuffed him. The footage of the incident has been circulating widely on social media, with Democrats condemning the incident. Padilla is one of the two Democratic senators representing California in the upper chamber of Congress.

Senator Padilla was removed from the room during the press briefing in a federal building as he tried to question Noem over recent events in the second-largest city of the US.

California senator forcibly removed from Kristi Noem’s briefing in LA | WATCH

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry said, the latest attack despite a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.&nbsp;In a statement, the ministry said the person was killed by an "Israeli enemy drone strike" on a motorcycle in Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa.&nbsp;Israel did not immediately comment on the incident.Lebanon's state-run National News Agency also reported several Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon.&nbsp;Israel has repeatedly bombed Lebanon despite a November ceasefire that sought to end over a year of hostilities with Hezbollah, including two months of full-blown war.&nbsp;According to the agreement, Hezbollah must withdraw its fighters to the north of the Litani river, roughly 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the border with Israel, leaving the Lebanese army and United Nations peacekeepers as the only armed parties in the area.&nbsp;Last week, Israel said it would continue to strike Lebanon until Hezbollah was disarmed.&nbsp;The ceasefire requires Israel to fully withdraw its troops from Lebanon, but it has kept them in five positions it deems "strategic".

In a statement, the ministry said the person was killed by an "Israeli enemy drone strike" on a motorcycle in Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa.

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry said, the latest attack despite a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. In a statement, the ministry said the person was killed by an "Israeli enemy drone strike" on a motorcycle in Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa. Israel did not immediately comment on the incident. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency also reported several Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon. Israel has repeatedly bombed Lebanon despite a November ceasefire that sought to end over a year of hostilities with Hezbollah, including two months of full-blown war. According to the agreement, Hezbollah must withdraw its fighters to the north of the Litani river, roughly 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the border with Israel, leaving the Lebanese army and United Nations peacekeepers as the only armed parties in the area. Last week, Israel said it would continue to strike Lebanon until Hezbollah was disarmed. The ceasefire requires Israel to fully withdraw its troops from Lebanon, but it has kept them in five positions it deems "strategic".

In a statement, the ministry said the person was killed by an "Israeli enemy drone strike" on a motorcycle in Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa.

One killed after Israeli strike on south Lebanon, says ministry

California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles on Thursday. This incident has ignited strong reactions from Democrats including former US Vice President Kamala Harris.&nbsp;&nbsp;The incident occurred when Padilla attempted to question Noem about federal immigration enforcement actions in Los Angeles. Padilla, a senior Democrat and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, has been a vocal opponent of the Trump administration's immigration stance.<h2>Who Is California Senator Alex Padilla?</h2>Alex Padilla was the first Latino to represent California in the US Senate. He was appointed to the US Senate by Governor Gavin Newsom in January 2021 to fill the vacancy left by Kamala Harris’s election as vice president. He was later elected to a full term in November 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Padilla’s political career began in 1999 when he was elected to the Los Angeles City Council. He served as the youngest president of the City Council and acted as mayor during the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. In 2006, he was elected to the California State Senate.<h2>Why was he removed and what happened next?</h2>Department of Homeland Security officials claimed Padilla failed to properly identify himself and acted in a manner they interpreted as aggressive, prompting agents to intervene. As per reports, Padilla and Noem met privately for approximately 15 minutes following the incident. Padilla addressed the media later in the day, defending his actions. “I was performing my constitutional duty of oversight,” he said. “I will not be intimidated or silenced when it comes to standing up for immigrants and holding this administration accountable.”<h2>Democrats react</h2>The removal has drawn swift condemnation from Democratic leaders. Former Vice President Kamala Harris called it “shameful abuse of power.”&nbsp;Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the incident “deeply disturbing." "Watching this video sickened my stomach, the manhandling of a United States Senator, Senator Padilla. We need immediate answers to what the hell went on," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;California Governor Gavin Newsom described it as “outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful,” accusing the administration of stifling legitimate oversight. “This is not how a democracy functions,” Newsom stated at a Sacramento press conference.&nbsp;Chris Murphy, Democratic senator from Connecticut, said the incident marks “a very, very serious moment”.He wrote on X: "This is a United States Senator being violently removed from a public briefing. Many of are reaching out to Senator Padilla right now and there are facts we need to gather, but this is a very, very serious moment."&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250613/image-1749760251603.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250613/image-1749760223816.png"></figure>

California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Democrats react

California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles on Thursday. This incident has ignited strong reactions from Democrats including former US Vice President Kamala Harris. The incident occurred when Padilla attempted to question Noem about federal immigration enforcement actions in Los Angeles. Padilla, a senior Democrat and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, has been a vocal opponent of the Trump administration's immigration stance. Who Is California Senator Alex Padilla? Alex Padilla was the first Latino to represent California in the US Senate. He was appointed to the US Senate by Governor Gavin Newsom in January 2021 to fill the vacancy left by Kamala Harris’s election as vice president. He was later elected to a full term in November 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Padilla’s political career began in 1999 when he was elected to the Los Angeles City Council. He served as the youngest president of the City Council and acted as mayor during the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. In 2006, he was elected to the California State Senate. Why was he removed and what happened next? Department of Homeland Security officials claimed Padilla failed to properly identify himself and acted in a manner they interpreted as aggressive, prompting agents to intervene. As per reports, Padilla and Noem met privately for approximately 15 minutes following the incident. Padilla addressed the media later in the day, defending his actions. “I was performing my constitutional duty of oversight,” he said. “I will not be intimidated or silenced when it comes to standing up for immigrants and holding this administration accountable.” Democrats react The removal has drawn swift condemnation from Democratic leaders. Former Vice President Kamala Harris called it “shameful abuse of power.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the incident “deeply disturbing." "Watching this video sickened my stomach, the manhandling of a United States Senator, Senator Padilla. We need immediate answers to what the hell went on," he added. California Governor Gavin Newsom described it as “outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful,” accusing the administration of stifling legitimate oversight. “This is not how a democracy functions,” Newsom stated at a Sacramento press conference. Chris Murphy, Democratic senator from Connecticut, said the incident marks “a very, very serious moment”. He wrote on X: "This is a United States Senator being violently removed from a public briefing. Many of are reaching out to Senator Padilla right now and there are facts we need to gather, but this is a very, very serious moment."

California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Democrats react

Who is California senator Alex Padilla removed from Noem's press conference, what exactly happened | All you need to know

Department Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on &nbsp;Thursday (June 12) vowed a continued federal presence in Los Angeles and Southern California as immigration enforcement continues — and she warned that protesters who stir up violence will be arrested and prosecuted.&nbsp;“We are not going away. We are staying here to liberate this city from the socialist and the burdensome leadership that this governor (Gov. Gavin Newsom) and that this mayor (Mayor Karen Bass) placed on this country and what they have tried to insert into this city,” Noem said, referring to the state and city’s so-called “sanctuary” policies, which prohibit the use of state and local resources and personnel for federal immigration enforcement. &nbsp;Noem said that the IRS is there at the press conference to "assist us in tracking how these violent protestors are financed". She implied "NGOs out there, unions, other people" might be financing the demonstrations and turning them violent.&nbsp;She is repeating Trump's allegations in the past few days describing LA protestors as "paid insurrectionists." His press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, doubled down on that accusation on Wednesday, saying the protestors look "well-funded" and stated federal authorities were investigating "who is funding" the protests.&nbsp;Nobody in the Trump administration has provided evidence for these claims. She added that there are millions of individuals in Los Angeles "illegally," and that there are tens of thousands of targets, ICE has been pursuing.&nbsp;Noem described protests that were transpiring in Los Angeles as “un-American.” “Masked thugs are assaulting police officers. They’re setting vehicles on fire. They’re waving foreign flags on American soil while burning American flags and they damaged public property and destroyed private businesses,” Noem said. &nbsp;Noem said that sanctions will be imposed uniformly on individuals who violate the law in LA. "We do have a constitution. Our police officers have been attacked. They've been stoned and bricked. They've had their vehicles torched. There've been Molotov cocktails. We've witnessed individuals toss bottles and hammers at them. We've also witnessed them being attacked and spit upon verbally or punched or assaulted. Those behaviors, she explains, are "just not acceptable"." she said.&nbsp;“If you attack one of our law enforcement officers, we are going to come after you and we are going to arrest you, prosecute you and jail you,” she added.&nbsp;Noem also claimed that she left voicemails on California Governor Gavin Newsom, "hoping to have a conversation". "Has he called them back? No," she said.&nbsp;Noem also claimed the White House contacted LA mayor Karen Bass and spoke with them. Noem repeated her claims that “some organised crime non-profit funder” is “sending a political message” through the protests.&nbsp;Again, nobody in the Trump administration has provided evidence for these claims.

Incite violence and face arrest Kristi Noem warns LA protesters slams California governor again

Department Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday (June 12) vowed a continued federal presence in Los Angeles and Southern California as immigration enforcement continues — and she warned that protesters who stir up violence will be arrested and prosecuted. “We are not going away. We are staying here to liberate this city from the socialist and the burdensome leadership that this governor (Gov. Gavin Newsom) and that this mayor (Mayor Karen Bass) placed on this country and what they have tried to insert into this city,” Noem said, referring to the state and city’s so-called “sanctuary” policies, which prohibit the use of state and local resources and personnel for federal immigration enforcement. Noem said that the IRS is there at the press conference to "assist us in tracking how these violent protestors are financed". She implied "NGOs out there, unions, other people" might be financing the demonstrations and turning them violent. She is repeating Trump's allegations in the past few days describing LA protestors as "paid insurrectionists." His press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, doubled down on that accusation on Wednesday, saying the protestors look "well-funded" and stated federal authorities were investigating "who is funding" the protests. Nobody in the Trump administration has provided evidence for these claims. She added that there are millions of individuals in Los Angeles "illegally," and that there are tens of thousands of targets, ICE has been pursuing. Noem described protests that were transpiring in Los Angeles as “un-American.” “Masked thugs are assaulting police officers. They’re setting vehicles on fire. They’re waving foreign flags on American soil while burning American flags and they damaged public property and destroyed private businesses,” Noem said. Noem said that sanctions will be imposed uniformly on individuals who violate the law in LA. "We do have a constitution. Our police officers have been attacked. They've been stoned and bricked. They've had their vehicles torched. There've been Molotov cocktails. We've witnessed individuals toss bottles and hammers at them. We've also witnessed them being attacked and spit upon verbally or punched or assaulted. Those behaviors, she explains, are "just not acceptable"." she said. “If you attack one of our law enforcement officers, we are going to come after you and we are going to arrest you, prosecute you and jail you,” she added. Noem also claimed that she left voicemails on California Governor Gavin Newsom, "hoping to have a conversation". "Has he called them back? No," she said. Noem also claimed the White House contacted LA mayor Karen Bass and spoke with them. Noem repeated her claims that “some organised crime non-profit funder” is “sending a political message” through the protests. Again, nobody in the Trump administration has provided evidence for these claims.

According to Noem, federal agents plan to increase their operations in Los Angeles

'Incite violence and face arrest': Kristi Noem warns LA protesters, slams California governor again

Following the devastating plane crash in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Thursday (Jun 12) expressed deep sorrow and support to the victims and their families.&nbsp;In a video message shared on X, Wilson confirmed the accident involving an Air India flight AI171 operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft.&nbsp;“This is a difficult day for all of us at Air India, and our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, their families and loved ones. I know that there are many questions, and at this stage, I will not be able to answer all of them. I do want to share the information we have at this time.” Wilson said in the video statement.&nbsp;“Air India flight AI 171, operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, travelling from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick has been involved in an accident after take-off. Flight AI171 was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members onboard. Of the passengers, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, there are 7 Portuguese nationals and 1 Canadian national. The injured passengers have been taken by local authorities to the nearest hospitals,” he said.&nbsp;Wilson further added, “We are actively working with the authorities on emergency response efforts. A special team of caregivers from Air India is on their way to Ahmedabad to provide additional support. The investigations will take time, but anything we can do now, we are doing.”&nbsp;“We know that many people are concerned for the welfare of their loved ones. We have set up a special helpline that friends and family can reach us at. The number is 1800-56-91-444. We understand that people are eager for information,” he said.&nbsp;“Please know that we will continue to share accurate and timely information as soon as we can. But anything we report must be accurate and not speculative. We owe that to everyone involved. For now, our teams are working around the clock to support passengers, crew and their families, as well as investigators, however we can,” Wilson concluded.&nbsp;The London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place in Meghani area near the Ahmedabad airport, five minutes after take-off.

In a video message shared on X, Wilson confirmed the accident involving an Air India flight AI171 operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Following the devastating plane crash in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Thursday (Jun 12) expressed deep sorrow and support to the victims and their families. In a video message shared on X, Wilson confirmed the accident involving an Air India flight AI171 operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. “This is a difficult day for all of us at Air India, and our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, their families and loved ones. I know that there are many questions, and at this stage, I will not be able to answer all of them. I do want to share the information we have at this time.” Wilson said in the video statement. “Air India flight AI 171, operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, travelling from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick has been involved in an accident after take-off. Flight AI171 was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members onboard. Of the passengers, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, there are 7 Portuguese nationals and 1 Canadian national. The injured passengers have been taken by local authorities to the nearest hospitals,” he said. Wilson further added, “We are actively working with the authorities on emergency response efforts. A special team of caregivers from Air India is on their way to Ahmedabad to provide additional support. The investigations will take time, but anything we can do now, we are doing.” “We know that many people are concerned for the welfare of their loved ones. We have set up a special helpline that friends and family can reach us at. The number is 1800-56-91-444. We understand that people are eager for information,” he said. “Please know that we will continue to share accurate and timely information as soon as we can. But anything we report must be accurate and not speculative. We owe that to everyone involved. For now, our teams are working around the clock to support passengers, crew and their families, as well as investigators, however we can,” Wilson concluded. The London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place in Meghani area near the Ahmedabad airport, five minutes after take-off.

In a video message shared on X, Wilson confirmed the accident involving an Air India flight AI171 operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

‘A difficult day for all of us’: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson’s first statement after Ahmedabad plane crash

During a tense House Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday (June 12), United States Representative Salud Carbajal harshly criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, calling him an "embarrassment" to the country and demanding his resignation.&nbsp;&nbsp;The confrontation escalated after Hegseth dismissed Carbajal’s inquiry about political allegiance as a "silly question." Carbajal, visibly frustrated, remarked that "kindergartners can give me a yes or no" before questioning whether loyalty to former President Donald Trump was a requirement for military service.&nbsp;&nbsp;When Hegseth again called the question "silly," Carbajal ended the exchange, stating, "You're not worthy of my attention or my questions. You're an embarrassment to this country. You're unfit to lead," and urged him to step down so someone competent could take over.&nbsp;"You're an embarrassment to this country," Carbajal replied. "There's been bipartisan members of Congress that have called for your resignation. You should just get the hell out and let somebody competently lead this department." &nbsp;The congressman was grilling Hegseth on a variety of issues, including Marines' deployment to Los Angeles, the Signal chat leak and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Carbajal, who has served in the Marine Corps Reserve, said during the committee hearing he has "serious concern" regarding the deployment to LA and called it a “political theater.”&nbsp;This is not the first time Carbajal has called for Hegseth’s resignation. Rep. Pat Ryan also joined the call for resignation, saying on the record that Hegseth’s leadership has been "shameful and weak." &nbsp;

United States Representative Salud Carbajal told Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to "get the hell out" of the Department of Defense in an explosive exchange

During a tense House Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday (June 12), United States Representative Salud Carbajal harshly criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, calling him an "embarrassment" to the country and demanding his resignation. The confrontation escalated after Hegseth dismissed Carbajal’s inquiry about political allegiance as a "silly question." Carbajal, visibly frustrated, remarked that "kindergartners can give me a yes or no" before questioning whether loyalty to former President Donald Trump was a requirement for military service. When Hegseth again called the question "silly," Carbajal ended the exchange, stating, "You're not worthy of my attention or my questions. You're an embarrassment to this country. You're unfit to lead," and urged him to step down so someone competent could take over. "You're an embarrassment to this country," Carbajal replied. "There's been bipartisan members of Congress that have called for your resignation. You should just get the hell out and let somebody competently lead this department." The congressman was grilling Hegseth on a variety of issues, including Marines' deployment to Los Angeles, the Signal chat leak and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Carbajal, who has served in the Marine Corps Reserve, said during the committee hearing he has "serious concern" regarding the deployment to LA and called it a “political theater.” This is not the first time Carbajal has called for Hegseth’s resignation. Rep. Pat Ryan also joined the call for resignation, saying on the record that Hegseth’s leadership has been "shameful and weak."

United States Representative Salud Carbajal told Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to "get the hell out" of the Department of Defense in an explosive exchange

'Get the hell out': US Congressman slams Pete Hegseth in tense hearing, calls him 'embarrassment to the country'

US President Donald Trump expressed his condolences over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad and offered support to India. “It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I’m sure. I let them know, anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately,” Trump said, adding that the United States is ready to extend all possible assistance.&nbsp;Trump said, “The plane crash was terrible. I’ve already told them if there is anything we can do. It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I'm sure. But I let them know that anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately. It was a horrific crash. It looks like most are gone. They actually may have a couple of survivors... Nobody has any idea what it might be.”&nbsp;“We saw the plane. It looked like it was flying pretty well. It didn’t look like there was an explosion. Just looked like the engines had maybe lost power. That is a terrible crash. It’s one of the worst in aviation history...”&nbsp;

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“I gave them a couple of pointers, we saw the plane, and it looked like it was flying pretty well, it didn’t look like there (could be) an explosion. It just looked like maybe the engines lost power,” Trump said.The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed on a government hospital hostel, five minutes after taking-off near Ahmedabad airport.&nbsp;Addressing the media after the plane crash, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “There was around 1.25 lakh litres of fuel on the aircraft. The temperature was also very high. Because of which there was no chance to save anyone.”Earlier, Air India confirmed that flight AI171 was carrying 242 passengers and crew members. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national, and 7 are Portuguese nationals.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed five minutes after taking-off near Ahmedabad airport.&nbsp;

“It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I’m sure. I let them know, anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately,” Trump said, adding that the United States is ready to extend all possible assistance.

US President Donald Trump expressed his condolences over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad and offered support to India. “It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I’m sure. I let them know, anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately,” Trump said, adding that the United States is ready to extend all possible assistance. Trump said, “The plane crash was terrible. I’ve already told them if there is anything we can do. It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I'm sure. But I let them know that anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately. It was a horrific crash. It looks like most are gone. They actually may have a couple of survivors... Nobody has any idea what it might be.” “We saw the plane. It looked like it was flying pretty well. It didn’t look like there was an explosion. Just looked like the engines had maybe lost power. That is a terrible crash. It’s one of the worst in aviation history...”

“It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I’m sure. I let them know, anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately,” Trump said, adding that the United States is ready to extend all possible assistance.

‘Terrible, horrific crash’: Trump offers help to India, says ‘anything we can do’

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (June 12) said that Israel may strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, but that Tehran can avoid conflict by ceding more ground in talks with Washington.&nbsp;“I don’t want to say imminent, but it looks like it’s something that could very well happen,” Trump told reporters when asked if Israel will attack Iran.&nbsp;However, Trump calls on Israel not to strike Iran, saying that a deal remains close on Tehran’s nuclear program. “We are fairly close to a pretty good agreement,” Trump said, saying of Israel: “I don’t want them going in, because I think it would blow it.”&nbsp;“Iran’s going to have to negotiate a little bit tougher, meaning they’re going to have to give us something they’re not willing to give us right now,” Trump added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the UN nuclear watchdog’s board of governors on Thursday formally found that Iran isn’t complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years, a move that could lead to further tensions and set in motion an effort to restore United Nations sanctions on Tehran later this year.&nbsp;Iran responded promptly, saying it will open a new enrichment plant "in a secure location" and that "other measures are also being planned."&nbsp;“The Islamic Republic of Iran has no choice but to respond to this political resolution,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said in a joint statement.&nbsp;In Israel, the US Embassy ordered American government employees and their families to remain in the Tel Aviv area over security concerns.&nbsp;Trump's Middle East pointman Steve Witkoff is set to hold a sixth round of talks on Sunday in Oman with Iran, which defiantly said it would raise levels of uranium enrichment -- the key sticking point in talks.&nbsp;Trump again described himself as a man of peace and said he would prefer a negotiated settlement with Iran.&nbsp;"I'd love to avoid the conflict. Iran's going to have to negotiate a little bit tougher -- meaning they're going to have to give us some things that they're not willing to give us right now," he said.

Could very well happen Trump does not deny chances of Israeli strike on Iran amid rising tensions Heres what we know so far

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (June 12) said that Israel may strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, but that Tehran can avoid conflict by ceding more ground in talks with Washington. “I don’t want to say imminent, but it looks like it’s something that could very well happen,” Trump told reporters when asked if Israel will attack Iran. However, Trump calls on Israel not to strike Iran, saying that a deal remains close on Tehran’s nuclear program. “We are fairly close to a pretty good agreement,” Trump said, saying of Israel: “I don’t want them going in, because I think it would blow it.” “Iran’s going to have to negotiate a little bit tougher, meaning they’re going to have to give us something they’re not willing to give us right now,” Trump added. Meanwhile, the UN nuclear watchdog’s board of governors on Thursday formally found that Iran isn’t complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years, a move that could lead to further tensions and set in motion an effort to restore United Nations sanctions on Tehran later this year. Iran responded promptly, saying it will open a new enrichment plant "in a secure location" and that "other measures are also being planned." “The Islamic Republic of Iran has no choice but to respond to this political resolution,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said in a joint statement. In Israel, the US Embassy ordered American government employees and their families to remain in the Tel Aviv area over security concerns. Trump's Middle East pointman Steve Witkoff is set to hold a sixth round of talks on Sunday in Oman with Iran, which defiantly said it would raise levels of uranium enrichment -- the key sticking point in talks. Trump again described himself as a man of peace and said he would prefer a negotiated settlement with Iran. "I'd love to avoid the conflict. Iran's going to have to negotiate a little bit tougher -- meaning they're going to have to give us some things that they're not willing to give us right now," he said.

However, Trump calls on Israel not to strike Iran, saying that a deal remains close on Tehran’s nuclear program

'Could very well happen': Trump does not deny chances of Israeli strike on Iran amid rising tensions | Here's what we know so far

A CCTV camera at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad captured the final moments of the Air India flight taking off from the runway, being unable to climb, and crashing ultimately.&nbsp;There is only one survivor in the fatal Air India aircraft crash in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The Air India flight was en route to London, with 242 people onboard.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahmedabad-airport-cctv-captures-air-india-plane-taking-off-and-crashing-watch-1749742683284">Ahmedabad Airport CCTV captures Air India plane taking off, and crashing</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749743191367.jpg?rect=(0,3,1275,957)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ahmedabad Airport CCTV captures Air India plane taking off, and crashing | Watch"></figure>A CCTV camera at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad captured the final moments of the Air India flight taking off from the runway, being unable to climb, and crashing ultimately.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-passenger-on-seat-11a-survived-air-india-crash-in-ahmedabad-watch-video-of-miracle-survivor-1749744149473">How passenger on seat 11A survived Air India crash in Ahmedabad | WATCH video of miracle survivor</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749745531334.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="How passenger on seat 11A survived Air India crash in Ahmedabad | WATCH video of miracle survivor"></figure>There is only one survivor in the fatal Air India aircraft crash in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The Air India flight was en route to London, with 242 people onboard. One survivor has been identified as 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahmedabad-plane-crash-former-crash-investigator-questions-why-plane-failed-to-climb-before-it-went-down-1749745571820">Ahmedabad plane crash: Former crash investigator questions why plane failed to climb before it went down</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749746005913.jpg?rect=(300,0,892,669)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ahmedabad plane crash: Former crash investigator questions why plane failed to climb before it went down"></figure>A former FAA and NTSB crash investigator Jeff Guzzetti has expressed concern over the unexplained loss of altitude in the final moments of the Air India flight. He noted that video footage taken just before the crash showed no signs of smoke or fire, making a bird strike unlikely. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/raja-raghuvanshi-murder-latest-news-sonam-convinced-raja-that-they-need-to-make-offerings-at-the-kamakhya-devi-temple-what-police-said-1749735347643">'Sonam convinced Raja that they need to make offerings at the Kamakhya Devi Temple': What Police Said</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749735597297.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Sonam convinced Raja that they need to make offerings at the Kamakhya Devi Temple': What Police Said"></figure>Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam were on their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and now it has turned a into murder case with five already arrested. Investigators find that Sonam had asked him to visit Kamakhya Temple as she wanted to seek the blessing of the goddess.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahmedabad-plane-crash-vijay-rupani-was-on-flight-that-crashed-says-local-chief-as-bjp-leaders-offer-condolences-1749737155799">Ahmedabad plane crash: Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani killed, party leaders offer condolences</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749737813109.png?rect=(0,160,960,720)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ahmedabad plane crash: Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani killed, party leaders offer condolences"></figure>Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was onboard the London-bound Air India flight that crashed near Ahmedabad airport, has passed away in the tragic accident. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-tensions-what-is-iran-s-nuclear-programme-know-history-of-tehran-s-enemity-with-america-wion-explains-1749738405479">US-Iran tensions: What is Iran's nuclear programme? Know history of Tehran's enmity with America | WION Explains</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749738581381.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="US-Iran tensions: What is Iran's nuclear programme? Know history of Tehran's enmity with America | WION Explains"></figure>Tensions between Iran and the US are rising amid ongoing nuclear talks between both nations. However, reports of a possible Israeli attack on Iran have put Tehran on alert&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-are-10-crew-members-who-lost-their-lives-in-ahmedabad-plane-crash-1749743053878">Ahmedabad plane crash | Who are 10 crew members who lost their lives in Air India's fatal accident</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749743745193.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ahmedabad plane crash | Who are 10 crew members who lost their lives in Air India's fatal accident"></figure>According to the officials, the plane was being flown by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar as his deputy. It had 10 crew members &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahmedabad-plane-crash-rajasthan-doctor-who-quit-job-to-start-afresh-in-london-killed-along-with-family-1749743610854">Ahmedabad plane crash: Rajasthan doctor who quit job to start afresh in London, killed along with family</a> <img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749743793461.png?rect=(0,160,960,720)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ahmedabad plane crash: Rajasthan doctor who quit job to start afresh in London, killed along with family">The Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12) brought heartbreak to Rajasthan after taking the lives of a whole family from Banswara who were traveling to begin a new life in London. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ahmedabad-plane-crash-shah-rukh-khan-and-aamir-khan-offer-their-sympathies-to-the-victims-and-their-families-1749735763264">Ahmedabad plane crash: Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan offer their sympathies to the victims and their families</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749737128623.png?rect=(0,210,1261,946)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ahmedabad plane crash: Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan offer their sympathies to the victims and their families"></figure>Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan have expressed their condolences following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sa-vs-aus-wtc-final-2025-cummins-breaks-multiple-records-with-five-wicket-haul-at-lord-s-1749743329956">WTC Final 2025, SA vs AUS : Cummins breaks multiple records with five-wicket haul at Lord's</a> <img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749743715217.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="WTC Final 2025, SA vs AUS : Cummins breaks multiple records with five-wicket haul at Lord's">June 12, 2025 will always be a special day for Australia’s Test captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pat-cummins">Pat Cummins</a>. 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A CCTV camera at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad captured the final moments of the Air India flight taking off from the runway, being unable to climb, and crashing ultimately. There is only one survivor in the fatal Air India aircraft crash in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The Air India flight was en route to London, with 242 people onboard. Click on the headlines to read more Ahmedabad Airport CCTV captures Air India plane taking off, and crashing A CCTV camera at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad captured the final moments of the Air India flight taking off from the runway, being unable to climb, and crashing ultimately. How passenger on seat 11A survived Air India crash in Ahmedabad | WATCH video of miracle survivor There is only one survivor in the fatal Air India aircraft crash in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The Air India flight was en route to London, with 242 people onboard. One survivor has been identified as 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. Ahmedabad plane crash: Former crash investigator questions why plane failed to climb before it went down A former FAA and NTSB crash investigator Jeff Guzzetti has expressed concern over the unexplained loss of altitude in the final moments of the Air India flight. He noted that video footage taken just before the crash showed no signs of smoke or fire, making a bird strike unlikely. 'Sonam convinced Raja that they need to make offerings at the Kamakhya Devi Temple': What Police Said Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam were on their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and now it has turned a into murder case with five already arrested. Investigators find that Sonam had asked him to visit Kamakhya Temple as she wanted to seek the blessing of the goddess. Ahmedabad plane crash: Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani killed, party leaders offer condolences Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was onboard the London-bound Air India flight that crashed near Ahmedabad airport, has passed away in the tragic accident. US-Iran tensions: What is Iran's nuclear programme? Know history of Tehran's enmity with America | WION Explains Tensions between Iran and the US are rising amid ongoing nuclear talks between both nations. However, reports of a possible Israeli attack on Iran have put Tehran on alert Ahmedabad plane crash | Who are 10 crew members who lost their lives in Air India's fatal accident According to the officials, the plane was being flown by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar as his deputy. It had 10 crew members Ahmedabad plane crash: Rajasthan doctor who quit job to start afresh in London, killed along with family The Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12) brought heartbreak to Rajasthan after taking the lives of a whole family from Banswara who were traveling to begin a new life in London. Ahmedabad plane crash: Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan offer their sympathies to the victims and their families Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan have expressed their condolences following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad WTC Final 2025, SA vs AUS : Cummins breaks multiple records with five-wicket haul at Lord's June 12, 2025 will always be a special day for Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins. During ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's stadium in London, Cummins produced a magical bowling performance and broke three major records.

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A former FAA and NTSB crash investigator Jeff Guzzetti has expressed concern over the unexplained loss of altitude in the final moments of the Air India flight. He noted that video footage taken just before the crash showed no signs of smoke or fire, making a bird strike unlikely.&nbsp;Even with the loss of one engine, the aircraft should have been able to climb using the other, Guzzetti stressed.&nbsp;&nbsp;He suggested a more serious scenario: The possibility of both engines simultaneously losing power — a phenomenon known as “dual engine rollback.”&nbsp;“This happened on a (Boeing) 777 crash coming into Heathrow about 15 years ago. It was a dual engine roll back due to icing in the fuel. So there could be a fuel issue,” he said.&nbsp;“Usually fuel contamination issues rear their ugly head during takeoff,” he explained.&nbsp;The flight radar data also revealed that the Dreamliner managed to climb only 625 feet and could not gain further altitude, leading to the aviation disaster.&nbsp;The flight departed from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 pm IST and lost contact with air traffic control less than a minute later.&nbsp;Flight-tracking platform Flightradar24 said the aircraft’s signal was lost at an altitude of just 625 feet, a dangerously low height for a jet of its size and weight.&nbsp;Several videos that have been shared by locals on social media also show the plane struggling to gain altitude and descending rapidly, followed by a loud explosion and a massive fireball as it crashed. Thick black smoke was seen rising from the crash site.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Tata Group has announced that it will give ₹1 crore to the families of each individual who died in the Air India plane crash.&nbsp;The group will also cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that all necessary care and support are provided to them.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Former crash investigator questions why plane failed to climb before it went down

A former FAA and NTSB crash investigator Jeff Guzzetti has expressed concern over the unexplained loss of altitude in the final moments of the Air India flight. He noted that video footage taken just before the crash showed no signs of smoke or fire, making a bird strike unlikely. Even with the loss of one engine, the aircraft should have been able to climb using the other, Guzzetti stressed. He suggested a more serious scenario: The possibility of both engines simultaneously losing power — a phenomenon known as “dual engine rollback.” “This happened on a (Boeing) 777 crash coming into Heathrow about 15 years ago. It was a dual engine roll back due to icing in the fuel. So there could be a fuel issue,” he said. “Usually fuel contamination issues rear their ugly head during takeoff,” he explained. The flight radar data also revealed that the Dreamliner managed to climb only 625 feet and could not gain further altitude, leading to the aviation disaster. The flight departed from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 pm IST and lost contact with air traffic control less than a minute later. Flight-tracking platform Flightradar24 said the aircraft’s signal was lost at an altitude of just 625 feet, a dangerously low height for a jet of its size and weight. Several videos that have been shared by locals on social media also show the plane struggling to gain altitude and descending rapidly, followed by a loud explosion and a massive fireball as it crashed. Thick black smoke was seen rising from the crash site. Meanwhile, the Tata Group has announced that it will give ₹1 crore to the families of each individual who died in the Air India plane crash. The group will also cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that all necessary care and support are provided to them.

Guzzetti said it’s possible that both engines started to “roll back” and lose power at the same time

There is only one survivor in the fatal Air India aircraft crash in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The Air India flight was en route to London, with 242 people onboard. One survivor has been identified as 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. He is undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital, Asarwa in Ahmedabad. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met him at the Ahmedabad hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;A video taken moments after the crash shows an injured Ramesh walking towards an ambulance as bystanders surround him. He was reportedly in seat number 11A. Despite being surrounded by charred wreckage and debris, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh miraculously survived the disaster.&nbsp;WATCH video here

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“I just remember a loud blast… then everything went dark. I think I just jumped,” Vishwash Kumar was quoted as saying by medical officers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, speaking to news agency ANI on a phone call, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said, "The police found one survivor in seat 11A. One survivor has been found in the hospital and is under treatment. Cannot say anything about the number of deaths yet. The death toll may increase as the flight crashed in a residential area."

There is only one survivor in the fatal Air India aircraft crash in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

There is only one survivor in the fatal Air India aircraft crash in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The Air India flight was en route to London, with 242 people onboard. One survivor has been identified as 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. He is undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital, Asarwa in Ahmedabad. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met him at the Ahmedabad hospital. A video taken moments after the crash shows an injured Ramesh walking towards an ambulance as bystanders surround him. He was reportedly in seat number 11A. Despite being surrounded by charred wreckage and debris, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh miraculously survived the disaster. WATCH video here

There is only one survivor in the fatal Air India aircraft crash in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad

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An Air India aircraft, en route to London, with 242 people onboard crashed in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad. Rescue operations are underway and one survivor was found on the flight. There is no clarity on the number of deaths yet. The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and one Canadian besides the crew. &nbsp;According to the officials, the plane was being flown by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar as his deputy. Captain Sumeet Sabharwal was a Line Training Captain. According to reports, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal had 8,200 hours of flying experience under his belt, while the co-pilot, Clive Kundar had 1,100 hours of flying experience.&nbsp;Other crew members onboard the fatal flight were:<ul><li>Shradha Dhavan</li><li>Aparna Mahadik</li><li>Saineeta Chakravarti</li><li>Nganthoi Kongbrailatpam Sharma</li><li>Deepak Pathak</li><li>Maithili Patil</li><li>Irfan Shaikh</li><li>Lamnunthem Singson</li><li>Roshni Songhare</li><li>Rajendra Manisha Thapa</li></ul>

An Air India aircraft, en route to London, with 242 people onboard crashed in Gujarat. Here's who the crew members were

An Air India aircraft, en route to London, with 242 people onboard crashed in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad. Rescue operations are underway and one survivor was found on the flight. There is no clarity on the number of deaths yet. The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and one Canadian besides the crew. According to the officials, the plane was being flown by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar as his deputy. Captain Sumeet Sabharwal was a Line Training Captain. According to reports, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal had 8,200 hours of flying experience under his belt, while the co-pilot, Clive Kundar had 1,100 hours of flying experience. Other crew members onboard the fatal flight were: Shradha Dhavan Aparna Mahadik Saineeta Chakravarti Nganthoi Kongbrailatpam Sharma Deepak Pathak Maithili Patil Irfan Shaikh Lamnunthem Singson Roshni Songhare Rajendra Manisha Thapa

An Air India aircraft, en route to London, with 242 people onboard crashed in Gujarat. Here's who the crew members were

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An Air India aircraft, en route to London, with 242 people onboard crashed in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad. While rescue operations are underway, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said that one survivor was found on the flight. He also said that there is no clarity on the number of deaths yet.&nbsp;Speaking to news agency ANI on a phone call, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik says, "The police found one survivor in seat 11A. One survivor has been found in the hospital and is under treatment. Cannot say anything about the number of deaths yet. The death toll may increase as the flight crashed in a residential area."&nbsp;One known survivor has been identified as 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. He is undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital, Asarwa in Ahmedabad.

While rescue operations are underway, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said that one survivor was found in Ahmedabad plane crash

An Air India aircraft, en route to London, with 242 people onboard crashed in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad. While rescue operations are underway, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said that one survivor was found on the flight. He also said that there is no clarity on the number of deaths yet. Speaking to news agency ANI on a phone call, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik says, "The police found one survivor in seat 11A. One survivor has been found in the hospital and is under treatment. Cannot say anything about the number of deaths yet. The death toll may increase as the flight crashed in a residential area." One known survivor has been identified as 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. He is undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital, Asarwa in Ahmedabad.

While rescue operations are underway, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said that one survivor was found

'Cannot say anything about number of deaths yet': Police Commissioner confirms 'one survivor' in Ahmedabad plane crash

Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus, during his recent visit to London spoke about the country's relations with India. He mentioned how with the former PM Sheikh Hasina's social media videos, the 'whole of Bangladesh gets very angry'.&nbsp; During the media interaction at Chatham House, he said, "The whole anger and everything is now transferred to India, because she went there. Not only is she living there, but the problem is, when I had a chance to talk to Prime Minister Modi, I just simply said, 'You want to host her? I cannot force you to abandon that policy, but please help us in making sure she doesn't speak to Bangladeshi people, the way she is doing'." He continued, “She announces on such and such day at such and such hour, she will speak, and the whole of Bangladesh gets very angry, the way she is speaking. Why is she keeping this whole anger thing inside of us now?” And to that Mr Modi's answer is 'it's the social media, we cannot control it', Yunus claimed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladesh-muhammad-yunus-not-in-race-for-top-post-after-april-2026-elections-1749648713757">'When we hand over power...': Bangladesh's Yunus not in race for top post, reveals his real 'job' for April 2026 polls</a> "What can you say? It's an explosive situation. You can't just walk away by saying it's social media. So this is what is still going on," he added.&nbsp; Apart from relations with India, he spoke of the corruption in the country and aims to clean it up. “Bangladesh is deep into corruption, everything is corrupt, system is corrupt, and so I had to clean it up. It is a historical movement for us, if we cannot do it now. We will never be able to do it. We can did things no government could do.”&nbsp;But when asked if he desires to be a part of a democratically election government in the country, Yunus was clear and said a prompt no. &nbsp;

Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus, during his recent visit to London spoke about the country's relations with India. He mentioned how with the former PM Sheikh Hasina's social media videos, the 'whole of Bangladesh gets very angry'.

Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus, during his recent visit to London spoke about the country's relations with India. He mentioned how with the former PM Sheikh Hasina's social media videos, the 'whole of Bangladesh gets very angry'. During the media interaction at Chatham House, he said, "The whole anger and everything is now transferred to India, because she went there. Not only is she living there, but the problem is, when I had a chance to talk to Prime Minister Modi, I just simply said, 'You want to host her? I cannot force you to abandon that policy, but please help us in making sure she doesn't speak to Bangladeshi people, the way she is doing'." He continued, “She announces on such and such day at such and such hour, she will speak, and the whole of Bangladesh gets very angry, the way she is speaking. Why is she keeping this whole anger thing inside of us now?” And to that Mr Modi's answer is 'it's the social media, we cannot control it', Yunus claimed. Also read: 'When we hand over power...': Bangladesh's Yunus not in race for top post, reveals his real 'job' for April 2026 polls "What can you say? It's an explosive situation. You can't just walk away by saying it's social media. So this is what is still going on," he added. Apart from relations with India, he spoke of the corruption in the country and aims to clean it up. “Bangladesh is deep into corruption, everything is corrupt, system is corrupt, and so I had to clean it up. It is a historical movement for us, if we cannot do it now. We will never be able to do it. We can did things no government could do.” But when asked if he desires to be a part of a democratically election government in the country, Yunus was clear and said a prompt no.

Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus, during his recent visit to London spoke about the country's relations with India. He mentioned how with the former PM Sheikh Hasina's social media videos, the 'whole of Bangladesh gets very angry'.

'Make sure Sheikh Hasina doesn't speak to Bangladeshi people': Muhammad Yunus requests PM Modi

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