Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran The US president's decision to enter the conflict in the Middle East has sparked calls for de-escalation from Australian politicians. AAP · Jun 21, 2025
Greens demand Labor reveal whether Pine Gap used in Iran strikes – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2025
US aerial refuelling tankers are on the move as Trump weighs involvement in Israel-Iran conflict B-2 planes can carry "bunker buster" bombs capable of targeting underground targets like nuclear facilities - if US President Donald Trump decides to join the conflict between Israel and Iran. Euronews · Jun 21, 2025
Trump orders strikes on Iran nuclear targets, including key facility - Roll Call President Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military had struck Iranian nuclear targets, including the key Fordo facility. Roll Call · Jun 21, 2025
Israel says it has killed two top al-Quds officials as diplomatic efforts to reach Iran ceasefire stall Senior military figures targeted overnight as talks between Iran and Europe in Geneva end with no breakthrough The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025
Are the Maga isolationists losing influence over Trump’s Iran deliberations? Director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has fallen in line with the US president – other war-sceptics are following The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025
Sydney sisters return to Iran homeland after 38 years – only for history to repeat itself Melika and Betissa visited the place they fled as children and fell ‘in love’ with its rich culture. But then bombs began to fall again The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2025
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 21, 2025 Here are the key events on day nine of the Israel-Iran conflict. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2025
Gold prices should hit $4,000 as U.S. deficits may overshadow the Israel-Iran conflict, BofA says “While the war between Israel and Iran can always escalate, conflicts are not usually a sustained bullish price driver.” Fortune · Jun 21, 2025
B-2s to Guam to "intensify" pressure Deployment signals sharper stance as Trump weighs deeper involvement in Middle East conflict Salon · Jun 21, 2025
Houthis threaten to target US ships in the Red Sea if they participate in any attack on Iran Yemen's Houthis announced its readiness to target US ships in the Red Sea if they participate in an attack on Iran, despite a previous agreement with Washington. Euronews · Jun 21, 2025
Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators march on Whitehall Thousands of protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and Israel’s bombing of Iran The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025
US Involvement in Israel-Iran War Would Be 'Very, Very Dangerous,' Iranian Foreign Minister Warns Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated he will not negotiate with the U.S. until Israel stops bombing, adding that he believes the U.S. has been involved since the beginning. Latin Times · Jun 21, 2025
‘The infighting continues’: Donald Trump regretting the day he appointed Tulsi Gabbard as she challenges his intelligence This escalation could backfire and echo past mistakes. We Got This Covered · Jun 21, 2025
Euronews · Jun 21, 2025 Iran's advanced missile arsenal remains largely untapped Despite escalating tensions with Israel, Tehran retains a sophisticated missile arsenal—including cruise, hypersonic, and ballistic missiles—with some capable of reaching over 2,000 kilometres.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025 Iran warns US involvement in Israeli attacks would be ‘very dangerous’ It comes as the Israeli military said it has killed two Iranian commanders with suspected links to Palestinian armed groups
International Business Times · Jun 21, 2025 Tens Of Thousands Join Pro-Palestinian Marches In London And Berlin Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in London and Berlin on Saturday calling for an end to the war in Gaza, amid concerns that the Iran-Israel conflict could spark wider regional devastation.
Euronews · Jun 21, 2025 'Iran didn't want a result' - Was Iran just playing with German Foreign Minister Wadephul? German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva. His mission was to de-escalate the Israel-Iran conflict, but he was unsuccessful. According to Middle East expert Ovens, "Iran is playing with the West."
Euronews · Jun 21, 2025 A European citizen was detained in Iran, accused of “spying in sensitive areas” of the country A European citizen was recently detained in Iran and is accused of “spying in sensitive areas” of the country, according to Iran's Tasnim news agency on Friday.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 21, 2025 France's Macron says Europeans will 'accelerate negotiations' with Iran French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France and its European partners would ramp up talks with Iran following more than a week of hostilities between the Islamic republic and Israel.
Euronews · Jun 21, 2025 Why Iranians aren't rising up - yet The Iranian opposition faces significant challenges amid regional tensions and internal divisions. Despite mounting economic and political pressures, as well as growing criticism of the regime, the Iranian public remains hesitant to openly call for its overthrow.
Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2025 Eight arrested at pro-Palestine rally as thousands gather in over 30C heat Protesters, waving Palestinian flags and Iranian flags, are marching towards Whitehall from Russell Square today
Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2025 Can divided European powers help end Israel’s war on Iran? European countries are divided over their approach to the conflict and talks on Friday did not yield results.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025 Ukraine says Russia handed over at least 20 of its own dead soldiers in recent exchanges Zelenskyy claims that an Israeli citizen was among the deceased received by Ukraine