After U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, their response has been swift. Below is a snapshot of key U.S. allies and partners’ reactions amid fears of wider regional escalation: Europe: Cautious, Diplomatic and Assertive United Kingdom PM Keir Starmer recently called on Iran to return to the negotiating table while emphasizing stability...
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Trump Claims U.S. Has Bombed Iran’s Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz Nuclear Sites
On Sunday, former U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that American forces conducted airstrikes against three of Iran’s key nuclear sites — Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz — marking an escalated campaign between Washington and Tehran. Trump made this declaration at his Orlando campaign rally: “America has sent a powerful message: America won’t remain silent while the...
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Fears Grow Over Economic Effect of Conflict: Analysts Warn of Inflation, Market Turbulence”
By: [Your Name] | June 21st 2025 As tensions between Israel and Iran heat up, analysts are warning of global economic repercussions. Market indicators–oil prices, equity valuations, shipping disruptions–are already signaling growing levels of uncertainty that could have far reaching effects for households, businesses, and central banks alike. According to insights from the Financial Times,...
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Mass Displacement in Gaza Since October 2023: Over 60% of Palestinians in Gaza Have Been Forcibly Evicted From their Homes
By [Your Name] | June 2025 Since the Hamas-Israel conflict first escalated on October 7, 2023, over 90% of Gaza’s estimated 2.3 million residents–more than 90%–have been uprooted from their homes at least once; many are uprooted repeatedly due to waves of violence intensifying into an unprecedented internal displacement crisis and compounding an already dire...
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Putin Suggests Iran Has Not Asked Russia For Aid Amid Middle East Escalation
Vladimir Putin stated that Iran did not ask Russia for military assistance amid its growing tensions with Israel, noting that their strategic partnership does not include provisions for military support. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin stressed that while Russia maintains close ties with Iran – including collaboration on civilian nuclear energy...
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Where Have Airstrikes Landed in Iran and Israel? Mapping Escalation Trends
Middle East — Israel and Iran’s deadly clash has escalated significantly this week, marked by airstrikes, missile barrages and drone attacks from both sides. Below is a detailed account of where and when these attacks took place as well as their results and impacts. Israeli Airstrikes in Iran Natanz Nuclear Facility in central Iran was...
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Trump Calls in National Security Council as He Abandons G7 Summit Visit, U.S. Media Reported
Washington D.C. and Kananaskis, Canada — On June 17th 2025, two countries will come together and sign an Agreement regarding an exchange between Washington and Kananaskis, Canada. President Donald Trump abruptly cut short his visit to Canada’s G7 summit at Kananaskis and immediately ordered the National Security Council (NSC) to convene in the White House...
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Israeli Army Alleges Iran Used State Broadcaster For Military Purposes
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Monday that Iran repurposed the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), its state television broadcaster, into a hub for military communications during recent Israel-Iran hostilities, thus justifying a recent airstrike on IRIB headquarters building located in Northern Tehran. According to an IDF statement, Iran was using state broadcaster infrastructure for...
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Rescuers Search Rubble in Tehran for Victims of Israeli Air Strike
After Israel’s airstrike on Tehran, rescue teams have been working tirelessly amid collapsed buildings and twisted metal to search for survivors and recover bodies. Homes and residential towers throughout Tehran were hit hard, killing several and leaving scores injured. Rescue Operations UnderwayEmergency crews in Tehran have deployed heavy machinery–bulldozers, cranes–along with teams equipped with sniffer...
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What to Know as Iran and Israel Engage in Second Day of Fighting
On June 14, 2025, an explosive development took place as Iran and Israel engaged in direct military engagement for the second time, exchanging strikes in what officials are terming an intensification of their longstanding shadow conflict. Day Two Key developmentsIsrael Resumes StrikesEarly Saturday, Israel’s Defense Forces launched renewed airstrikes and drone attacks against Iranian sites...