‘The shelter was full’: Israelis confront unprecedented missile barrages As Iran and Israel exchange deadly attacks, many Israelis shelter as they contend with a shattered sense of security. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025
Morning Mail: Trump demands Iran ‘surrender’, Watt reveals rock art lobbying, Bowen promises power bill reform US president lays out terms and says US won’t kill supreme leader ‘for now’; minister hopes for reversal of WA heritage listing decision The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 17, 2025 Here are the key events on day five of the Israel-Iran conflict. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025
Stocks sink amid instability in the Middle East, Fed decision The S&P 500 dropped as Trump weighs whether to enter Israel’s war with Iran. Fortune · Jun 17, 2025
Donald Trump calls Iran’s leader an ‘easy target’ amid conflict with Israel The Trump administration has said the US would not rule out ‘further action’ against Iran to prevent nuclear enrichment. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025
Trump draws Pentagon into Bush-era Groundhog Day over Iran as he shuns intelligence to justify war ANALYSIS : ANALYSIS: Donald Trump rose to power criticizing Bush-era politicians for lying about weapons of mass destruction. Now he is accused of doing the same, Richard Hall writes. The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Joe Rogan regular Dave Smith makes U-turn on Trump support and calls for president’s impeachment Comedian Smith is a frequent guest on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Dollar Rallies as Middle East Tensions Intensify and Stocks Fall The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.83%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday on an increase in liquidity demand for the dollar as stocks fell after President Trump downplayed the chance of an early end to the Israel-Iran war and said he wants "unconditional surrender" from Iran. Gains... Barchart · Jun 17, 2025
Crude Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Escalate July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Tuesday closed up +3.07 (+4.28%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed up +0.0520 (+2.34%). Crude oil prices rallied sharply on Tuesday on the increase in Middle East tensions after President Trump downplayed the prospects for an early end to the Israel-Iran war. President... Barchart · Jun 17, 2025
Iran Confronts Trump With Toughest Choice Yet President Donald Trump faces potentially the hardest choice of his time in the White House, as he weighs up whether the United States should join Israel's bombing campaign against Iran. International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025
Trump brushes off US intel reports on Iran to align himself with Israel President has dismissed verdict by handpicked spy chief, Tulsi Gabbard, that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025
Instead of ending wars, ‘America First’ is being dragged into more of them THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The more nations and groups become involved in the growing conflict between Iran and Israel, the more unpredictable events will turn – and the harder for Donald Trump’s America to control them. That’s very much ‘big stuff’ – with big risks The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Israel Reportedly Found Out Iran Was Researching How To Build Triggering System For Nuclear Weapons Israel reportedly found out Iran was conducting renewed nuclear research, including how to build a triggering system for a weapon. However, U.S. officials were not convinced it pointed at it wanting to build a weapon Latin Times · Jun 17, 2025
Israel-Iran conflict at critical juncture as Trump demands Tehran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ US president triggers speculation about American military involvement after five days of Israeli bombing and retaliatory Iranian missile strikes The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025 ‘Not our war’: bipartisan US lawmakers back resolution to block involvement in Iran Republican Thomas Massie joins with Democrats in effort to require Congress approval before Trump attacks Iran
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Top MAGA pollster warns Republicans will lose the majority for ‘the next decade’ if Trump gets involved in Israel-Iran ‘Starting new foreign wars never helps a presidency. But it sure as Hell can end one,’ Rich Baris says
Euronews · Jun 17, 2025 Intense military aircraft movement signals rapid build-up of US striking capabilities in Middle East US military movements in the Mediterranean suggest Washington may join Israel in strikes on Iran. Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling a shift from negotiation to potential military action.
Latin Times · Jun 17, 2025 Former Fox News Favorite Declares Network a 'Propaganda Hose' Aimed at Manipulating 'Elderly' Viewers Tucker Carlson turned on Fox News and Trump, accusing both of pushing war propaganda to manipulate elderly Americans.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices Iranian state television on Tuesday afternoon urged the country’s public to remove the messaging app WhatsApp from their smart phones, alleging without offering any evidence the app gathered user information to send to Israel
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025 ‘What if the strikes hit us on the highway?’: Thousands flee Tehran amid bombardment Fearful residents endure fraught journeys out of Iranian capital as Israel issues evacuation order
Latin Times · Jun 17, 2025 Trump Reportedly Left Out Tulsi Gabbard From Camp David Meetings To Discuss Israel-Iran Conflict President Donald Trump reportedly left out Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard from the Camp David meetings in which the Israel-Iran conflict was discussed
We Got This Covered · Jun 17, 2025 ‘Mr. no new wars about to go all in on regime change’: Trump warns Iran over nuclear ambitions, orders Tehran ‘evacuation’ A resolution now seems further than ever.
We Got This Covered · Jun 17, 2025 Thomas Massie crosses party lines to save U.S. from the wannabe orange king’s war Massie has stood up to Trump before.
Salon · Jun 17, 2025 Trump threatens Iran, demands surrender Trump raised the possibility that the U.S. could directly target Iran's head of state
AAP · Jun 17, 2025 'Fastest way out': Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions Australia's foreign minister has called for Iran to come to the negotiating table in its conflict with Israel, saying the country's nuclear program should stop.