Photos of Lesbos 10 years after the migration crisis This is a documentary photo story curated by AP photo editors. The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
‘I think you and I are at war’: the Australians suddenly united in grief over the Israel-Iran conflict For friends Saina and Oscar, airstrikes on Iran and Israel have triggered guilt, fear for family members, a sense of numbness – and release at sharing it together The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2025
Middle East situation ‘perilous’, says Lammy amid calls for more talks David Lammy flew from Washington to Geneva on Friday to meet Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025
Trump says US intelligence ‘wrong’ about Iran not building nuclear bomb US president doubles down on claim Iran is building nuclear weapon, again contradicting US intelligence community. Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025
The Latest: Judge halts Trump’s effort to block Harvard from hosting international students A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to keep Harvard University from hosting international students The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Stunning map shows the lengths pilots go through to avoid conflict zones As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on and the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, the world has become more chaotic, and so has its airspace The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Fox Host Accuses Vance, Top Officials of Pressuring Trump to 'Abandon His Principles' Amid Iran Tensions: 'Let Trump Be Trump!' A Fox News host has accused JD Vance and other top officials of pressuring the president to "abandon his principles" amid tensions over Israel's war with Iran. Latin Times · Jun 20, 2025
People desperately trying to call family in Iran are getting mysterious robotic responses It remains unclear who is behind the operation The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Stocks Settle Mostly Lower as Chip Makers Fall The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.43%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.21%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jun 20, 2025
Iran says diplomacy with US only possible if Israeli aggression stops Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says he supports more talks with European counterparts despite lack of progress The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025
Family of ex-FBI agent presumed dead in Iran hopes talks with US can lead to return of his remains The family of a retired FBI agent presumed dead after vanishing in Iran 18 years ago is calling for any deal between the United States and Iran to include the return of his remains The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Trump says Gabbard and US intelligence ‘wrong’ on Iran nukes as he warns Tehran could have bomb in ‘weeks’ The National Intelligence director has been on the outs with the president since posting a bizarre video to social media last week The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 20, 2025 Here are the key events on day eight of the Israel-Iran conflict. Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025
Markets flatline amid Trump’s delay on Iran and potential Fed cuts in July The White House said Thursday evening that President Donald Trump would decide on whether he’d strike Iran within two weeks. Fortune · Jun 20, 2025
Reason · Jun 20, 2025 War With Iran Could Create Millions of Refugees Iranians are already beginning to flee to neighboring countries.
Barchart · Jun 20, 2025 Dollar and Gold Retreat on Reduced Middle East Tensions The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.21%. The dollar came under pressure Friday on an easing of safe-haven demand after Reuters reported that the Iranian government said it is ready to discuss limitations on its uranium enrichment levels. Also, President Trump said he is willing to give diplomacy...
Barchart · Jun 20, 2025 Crude Prices Slip as US Holds Back from Iran Attack July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Friday closed down -0.21 (-0.28%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed up +0.0209 (+0.91%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday, with gasoline posting a 10-1/4 month high. Friday's weaker dollar was bullish for energy prices. Crude oil prices turned lower...
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025 Kari Lake makes it official: Hundreds of Voice of America employees given pink slips ‘It spells the death of 83 years of independent journalism that upholds U.S. ideals of democracy and freedom around the world,’ VOA White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara said.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025 A week of war that left Iran stunned and bloodied Trump had set a deadline for diplomacy – but few expected the Israeli sucker punches that have left Tehran reeling
International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025 Europe Powers Urge Iran To Keep Up Diplomacy Despite Israeli Strikes European powers on Friday urged Iran to revive diplomatic efforts with the United States to find a solution in the standoff over its nuclear programme, but Tehran warned it could only consider diplomacy once Israel halted its bombardment of the Islamic republic.
Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025 Lammy urges Iran and US to keep talking as Middle East conflict continues The Foreign Secretary met his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Geneva on Friday alongside foreign ministers from France and Germany.
Salon · Jun 20, 2025 Jeffries: Only Congress can declare war Jeffries called Iran a “sworn enemy” of the U.S. and said it should never be allowed to make nuclear weapons
The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2025 Owen Jones: Opposing Israeli violence is 'extremist'? The world's upside down When will we ever learn?
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025 How the AP decided to refer to the conflict between Israel and Iran as a war The Associated Press is calling the current conflict between Israel and Iran a war, given the scope, intensity and duration of military activities on both sides
Latin Times · Jun 20, 2025 Tel Aviv Journalist Reveals Aftermath of Iranian Missile Strike on Her Home: 'I'm Deeply Disturbed' An American journalist living in Tel Aviv revealed the destruction left behind after an Iranian missile struck her apartment as the war continues.