UN nuclear chief warns of disaster if Israel hits Iran’s Bushehr plant IAEA’s Grossi and Security Council members urge diplomacy as Israel strikes at heart of Iran’s nuclear capability. Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025
Friends united by concern for family in Iran and Israel Saina Salemi and her colleague Oscar are bound by fear for their respective families in Iran and Israel as efforts continue to repatriate stranded Australians. AAP · Jun 20, 2025
Weak retail sales and falls in key oil and drug stocks stifle FTSE 100 The FTSE 100 index closed down 17.15 points, 0.2%, at 8,774.65. Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025
‘Chickening out right?’: Adam Kinzinger hits Donald Trump where it hurts as his latest promise quietly crawls into the void It's always TACO night in Trump's White House. We Got This Covered · Jun 20, 2025
Is a Summer Rally on the Horizon in the U.S. Natural Gas Futures Market? In June 2024, nearby NYMEX natural gas futures prices traded in a $2.573 to $3.159 per MMBtu range. So far, in June 2025, the trading range has been between $3.453 and $4.102 per MMBtu. Natural gas prices are elevated going into the summer cooling season. Barchart · Jun 20, 2025
Iran and Israel trade missile strikes as no sign of diplomatic breakthrough Iran’s foreign minister said he would not negotiate with the US as long as Israel continued to carry out airstrikes against the country The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Iran's Nuclear Programme: From Its Origins To Today's Dispute A week ago, Israel launched an unprecedented attack against Iran, saying the country was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon, a claim Tehran has always denied. International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025
Crude Prices Pressured on Reduced Concern About an Imminent US Strike on Iran July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) today is down -0.26 (-0.35%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) is up +0.0057 (+0.25%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are mixed, with gasoline posting a 10-1/4 month high. Today's weaker dollar is bullish for energy prices. Also, concern about the Israel-Iran conflict... Barchart · Jun 20, 2025
Stocks Erase Early Gains on Weakness in Chip Makers The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.59%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.16%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jun 20, 2025
Trump’s first term lies at the heart of escalation between Iran and Israel The US president, Donald Trump, is weighing up whether to join Israel in attacking Iran. The fact he is even contemplating such a move is, in my opinion, a direct consequence of his 2018 decision to tear up the agreement negotiated during Barack Obama’s presidency that limited Iran’s nuclear capabilities… The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025
Who is Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Ali Khamenei was born in Mashhad, Iran, in 1939, as the second son of a local religious leader, Javad Khamenei, and he grew up in relative poverty. The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025
Iran’s dual nationals caught between Israeli bombs and family ties Iranian-US dual nationals have taken long trips to leave Iran since conflict began, but others have decided to stay. Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025
Thousands of Afghans are fleeing Iran every day to escape war and deportation A major international aid agency and a Taliban official say thousands of Afghans are fleeing Iran every day to escape war and a deportation campaign The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Macron lays out broad European offer for Iran to end war with Israel Proposal would cover uranium enrichment and ballistic missile programmes and aim to end terrorist funding The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025
The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2025 Kimmel on Trump’s Iran plans: ‘Who the hell knows what he’s gonna do?’ Late-night hosts expressed confusion and concern over the president’s potential strike on Iran while also discussing the heatwave
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025 Yemen’s Houthis mull how they can help ally Iran against Israel Houthis agreed deal with United States last month, but may resume attacks if it strikes Iran.
Barchart · Jun 20, 2025 Dollar and Gold Slide on Hopes of De-Escalation in Israel-Iran Conflict The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.16%. The dollar is under pressure today on an easing of safe-haven demand as stocks rose 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...
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025 Has Trump put off joining the Israel-Iran conflict for two weeks? Trump appeared to delay US action on Iran for two weeks on Thursday, but is it just a negotiation tactic?
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025 Charlie Kirk warns Lindsey Graham and Iran war hawks: ‘Not even the Romans could defeat Persia’ ‘Now, I’m not saying they’re comparable to our Marines or to our Air Force, but is that really the battle that we want in front of us?’ Charlie Kirk wondered on Newsmax.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025 Has Iran actually tried to kill Trump? Here’s what we know Israel has pointed to allegations of assassination threats as the U.S. weighs joining military campaign
Barchart · Jun 20, 2025 Stocks Recover on Mideast Hopes and Dovish Comments from Fed Governor Waller The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.82%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.52%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Roll Call · Jun 20, 2025 ‘Two weeks’: GOP hawks left twisting on Iran after Trump resorts to familiar crutch - Roll Call ANALYSIS — President Trump is leaning on his “two-week” crutch, leaving some GOP hawks out to dry after they urged him to strike Iran.
The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025 A militarily degraded Iran may turn to asymmetrical warfare – raising risk of proxy and cyber attacks Israel’s air assault on Iran has focused largely on degrading the Islamic Republic’s military and would-be nuclear capabilities.
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025 Iran, Israel trade air attacks as conflict enters second week Iranian nuclear scientist killed, third hospital damaged in Tehran as Israeli defence chief vows more intensified raids.
Euronews · Jun 20, 2025 Verifying conflicting narratives about Iran's strike on an Israeli hospital Israel has described Thursday's air strike on Soroka hospital as a "deliberate" strike on a civilian target. Iran says it was targeting military sites. Euroverify investigates.