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AOC Ridicules Hegseth After Being Congratulated for 'Not a Single Leak' From Iran Bombing: 'Not a Vote of Confidence'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he was congratulated for managing the U.S. attack on Iran without any leaks.

Latin Times · Jun 23, 2025

Escalating war in the Middle East: Ask our world affairs editor anything

ASK ME ANYTHING: The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley is in Tel Aviv to explain what the latest US-Iran escalation means for Israel, Tehran, and the wider Middle East – and to answer your questions on where this growing conflict goes next

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Stocks falter but avoid sell-off after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

The FTSE 100 index closed down 16.61 points, 0.2%, at 8,758.04.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could try to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil chokepoint

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Israel strikes Iran’s Fordow nuclear site as Trump hints at regime change

The White House also scrambled on Monday to say Donald Trump was “simply raising a question” about the future of Iran’s ruling regime in posts on social media

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

China calls for global efforts to defuse tensions over vital Strait of Hormuz

Chinese foreign affairs spokesperson issued an appeal during a press briefing in Beijing following US calls for China to intervene with Iran on the vital global waterway.

Euronews · Jun 23, 2025

Major Escalation In Middle East Tensions Places Crosshairs On Direxion's Palantir-Focused Bull And Bear Funds

In a stunning move, President Donald Trump recently made arguably his most consequential decision by involving American forces in Israel's military campaign against Iran. On Saturday evening, the U.S. launched attacks on key Iranian nuclear sites, prompting a response by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that all options to defend…

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025

NATO set to unveil ambitious spending target at key summit

NATO allies are poised to take a "quantum leap" by hiking defence spending to five percent of gross domestic product to counter the threat of Russia, Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday, on the eve of a two-day summit.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2025

How will Iran’s embattled supreme leader respond to US strikes?

ANALYSIS: Seemingly sheltering in a bunker with limited access to the outside world, Ayatollah Khamenei has shrinking options available, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene Again Criticizes Trump Over Iran Attack: 'Feels Like a Complete Bait And Switch'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene again criticized President Donald Trump for attacking Iran, saying she will "fight ANYONE" for her children's future

Latin Times · Jun 23, 2025