Visualising 12 days of the Israel-Iran conflict At least 610 Iranians were killed in Israeli attacks, while 28 people in Israel were killed in Iranian counterattacks. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2025
Pentagon Chief Backs Trump On Success Of Iran Strikes US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted Thursday that American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were a success, backing President Donald Trump and berating the media for covering an intelligence report that questioned the results of the operation. International Business Times · Jun 26, 2025
From 'Rising Lion' to 'True Promise III': How 12 Days of War Nearly Ignited World War Three The most catastrophic twelve days of Israel and Iran conflict in modern Middle Eastern history ended with a fragile ceasefire on 24th June 2025. International Business Times UK · Jun 26, 2025
In Tehran, we’re asking: what is this madness achieving for the people of Iran, Israel or the US? We are a country at war now, and while we try to restore our lives, we wonder how the Islamic republic will react to the past 12 days, says Tehran-based writer Haleh Anvari The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025
Ro Khanna calls on Democrats to reclaim identity as ‘the anti-war party’ ‘We should be the party of peace abroad, good jobs at home. Donald Trump took that from us,’ says congressman The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2025
Hegseth defends Iran strike amid doubts over Trump’s ‘obliteration’ claims Defense chief says US bombings degraded Iran’s nuclear sites, citing AI models over leaked intel doubts The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2025
The Latest: Hegseth praises US attack on Iran but offers few details on the strikes’ impact Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference to respond to an early leaked intelligence report suggesting U.S. strikes against Iran likely put the country back mere months The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Trump vs US intelligence: Iran is only the latest chapter Trump has a long history of distrusting the US intelligence community, including over Iran, Russia and North Korea. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2025
The Donald laps it up as Nato leaders compete to shower him with sycophancy Trump is actively indulged by prime ministers whose flattery is beginning to sound like they genuinely believe it The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025
Defiant Khamenei says Iran will ‘never surrender’ to the US Supreme leader says US strikes on nuclear sites ‘gained nothing’ in first comments since Israel ceasefire agreed. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2025
‘You cheer against Trump so hard’: Hegseth scolds Iran nuclear strike reporting with no proof of ‘devastation’ Hegseth attacks press corps for being insufficiently sycophantic towards Trump The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Iran nuclear capability set back ‘years’ fresh US intel claims IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Khamenei says Iran will strike back if US hits again in first remarks since ceasefire Iran’s supreme leader says attack on US base in Qatar was ‘slap to America’s face’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025
Israel-Iran war recalls the 2003 US invasion of Iraq – a war my undergraduate students see as a relic of the past After 12 days of trading deadly airstrikes, Israel and Iran confirmed on June 24, 2025, that a ceasefire is in effect, one day after President Donald Trump proclaimed the countries reached a deal to end fighting. Experts are wondering how long the ceasefire, which does not contain any specific conditions,… The Conversation · Jun 26, 2025
Digital Camera World · Jun 26, 2025 There are 40,000 easily hacked security cameras out there – are they helping Iran and Israel wage war? By hijacking internet-connected security cameras, Iran, Israel and others could be gaining military intelligence
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025 First Thing: Trump officials cite ‘new intelligence’ to back president’s claims of successful Iran strikes Tulsi Gabbard and the CIA director have said that Iran’s nuclear sites were ‘destroyed’, citing new evidence that appears to contradict a leaked report. Plus, nearly a third of Tuvaluans attempt to get Australian climate visa
We Got This Covered · Jun 26, 2025 Donald Trump at peak of human disaster as he cries being victim of the truth after outing his dangerous incompetence It has been enlightening for America.
International Business Times UK · Jun 26, 2025 War Government Of UK: Are Brits Actively Preparing for Disaster? What You Should Know The UK's new security strategy urges Brits to prepare for a potential wartime scenario with Russia and Iran.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2025 Australians trapped in Iran followed Dfat advice – only to find themselves stranded at the border One woman ran out of heart medication and two brothers were arrested while waiting for assistance fleeing Iran
Euronews · Jun 26, 2025 Iran’s ayatollah claims ‘victory’ over Israel in first public appearance since ceasefire deal Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran emerged victorious over Israel and criticised US intervention, highlighting the retaliatory missile attack on a US base in Qatar.
The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2025 It’s time for America to remember how dangerous regime change is For a superpower, toppling foreign governments is not so hard to do. Getting the outcome you want is
Fortune · Jun 26, 2025 Accor Group CEO Sébastien Bazin: ‘Anybody who's waiting for the day after tomorrow is just an idiot’ Also: Trump wants to name a new Fed chair early.
The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2025 Trump celebrates ‘big, beautiful bill’ despite Senate parliamentarian rejecting key elements – as it happened Republicans race to resolve tax and health issues in bill after Senate rules watchdog rejects Medicaid cuts
Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2025 Israel-Iran conflict exposed China’s ‘limited leverage’, say analysts China called for a ceasefire. But despite its recent history of mediation in the region, its role was limited this time.
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025 Trump’s latest rejection of intelligence isn’t the first time he hasn’t trusted spy agencies The president’s friction with the intelligence community echoes the tumultuous relationship that defined much of his first term