Trump calls for Netanyahu corruption trial to be scrapped claiming it’s a ‘witch-hunt’ Donald Trump claimed the US would ‘save’ Netanyahu in the same way it ‘saved’ Israel from war with Iran The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
US To Offer New Defense Of Strikes On Iran Nuclear Sites US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to hold a news conference on Thursday to offer a fresh assessment of strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, following a stinging row over how much American bombardment set back Tehran's nuclear program. International Business Times · Jun 26, 2025
The families of hostages held in Gaza hope for their own ceasefire after truce in Israel-Iran war The families of hostages held in Gaza have faced a 20-month-long nightmare The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Growing calls for Pakistan to rescind Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination Critics denounce nomination as act of ‘crass flattery’ The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Pete Hegseth holding Pentagon press conference to celebrate ‘very upset’ B-2 pilots involved in Iran raid President Donald Trump says defense secretary will speak up ‘for the dignity of our great American pilots’ after feud with media over extent of bomb damage continues The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Eric Trump Shelves Plan To Bring Trump-Branded Property In Israel's Tel Aviv Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions: Report The Trump family’s plans to manage a luxury hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel, have reportedly been thrown into uncertainty following missile strikes by Iran. The potential deal, which could see the Trumps’ name added to the city’s skyline, has raised ethical and security concerns. Benzinga · Jun 26, 2025
CIA head claims US strikes severely damaged Iran's nuclear facilities The Trump administration cited "new intelligence" from the CIA to support its initial claim that US strikes on Iran were completely successful. Euronews · Jun 26, 2025
Middle East crisis: Iran delivered ‘heavy slap to US’s face’, says Khamenei as he threatens further attacks on American bases – as it happened In his first comments since the ceasefire, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the US ‘gained no achievement’ when it joined the war with Israel against Tehran The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2025
Did Trump's strikes set Iran's nuclear plans back decades? Here's what the papers say Cheat the Week: What are the papers saying about this week’s stories? Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025
US asked France to speak to Iran before Israel truce France conveyed to Iran the terms of a US-proposed ceasefire with Israel at the request of Washington in the hours leading up to the truce, a French diplomatic source said Wednesday. Radio France Internationale · Jun 26, 2025
China Hosts Iranian, Russian Defence Ministers Against Backdrop Of 'Momentous Change' China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending. International Business Times · Jun 26, 2025
Trump admin officials release ‘new intelligence’ claiming Iran’s nuclear program set back ‘years’ CIA Director John Ratcliffe says the bombed Iranian nuclear facilities ‘would have to be rebuilt over the course of years’ The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Trump Announces Iran Nuclear Talks Following US Strikes That 'Severely Damaged' Iranian Nuclear Program President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will hold nuclear talks with Iran next week, following devastating U.S. air strikes that intelligence officials say “severely damaged” Tehran’s nuclear capabilities. Benzinga · Jun 26, 2025
Trump officials cite ‘new intelligence’ to back president’s claims of success in strikes on Iran Tulsi Gabbard and the CIA director say Iran’s nuclear sites were ‘destroyed’, amid reports of White House efforts to limit sharing of classified information with Congress The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2025
International Business Times · Jun 26, 2025 Stocks Down With Eyes On Mideast, Dollar Hit By Trump Fed Comment Most stocks fell Thursday and oil rose as traders kept a nervous eye on the Iran-Israel ceasefire, while the dollar dropped after Donald Trump said he had a handful of candidates to succeed Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, fuelling rate cut bets.
The Conversation · Jun 26, 2025 Oil shocks in the 1970s drove rapid changes in transport. It could happen again if Middle East tensions continue As the world watches the US–Iran situation with concern, the ripple effect from these events are reaching global oil supply chains – and exposing their fragility.
The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2025 Trump news at a glance: ‘Daddy’ Trump showered with praise on triumphant lap through Nato summit Trump celebrated commitment by Nato allies to boost defence spending to 5% of GDP. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 25 June 2025
Euronews · Jun 25, 2025 Emmanuel Macron meets IAEA chief Rafael Grossi at the Elysee Palace after returning from NATO summit Macron says it’s urgent that the UN nuclear watchdog resumes its mission after Iran moved to suspend its cooperation with the agency as he met with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi in Paris upon returning from the NATO summit in The Hague.
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 25, 2025 NATO Boss Clarifies Why He Called Trump ‘Daddy’ At The 2025 Summit… I Hate It Here Is this the worst timeline?
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025 Republican who pushed to ban lawmaker stock trading bought Lockheed shares ahead of Iran strikes Two co-sponsors of bipartisan bill to regulate lawmakers’ trading activity bought stock in defense companies less than two months before Israel-Iran war reignited
Reason · Jun 25, 2025 Ro Khanna: Congress Must Take Back Its War Powers Rep. Ro Khanna (D–Calif.) discusses the War Powers Resolution he co-sponsored with Rep. Thomas Massie (R–Ky.), the Israel-Iran conflict, and why the antiestablishment left and right must work together.
Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025 Iran moves to punish ‘spying’ as it proclaims victory over Israel, US Iranian parliament proposes harsher punishments for those accused of espionage after devastating war.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2025 Morning Mail: ‘cruel joke’ of school tax perk, Trump praises Nato, Abbott spruiks Advance bequests Albanese government urged to end incentivised donations to Australia’s richest private schools; pact chief flatters US president, calling him ‘daddy’
Latin Times · Jun 25, 2025 White House Declaring Iran Bombing Leak Is 'Being Investigated' Met With Confusion: 'Not True But Also Top Secret?' Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed the leak was false but said the FBI and DHS are investigating the release of the "top-secret intelligence analysis."
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025 Trump demands CNN fire reporter for Iran intel assessment that White House confirmed is real The president also used one of his favorite insults on Natasha Bertrand, ranting that CNN should throw her out ‘like a dog.’