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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained a leg injury during an Israeli airstrike on a meeting of Iran's Supreme National Security Council in mid-June. This marks the first instance of a sitting president of the Islamic Republic being wounded by Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.
An Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jet encountered a fuel tank malfunction during an attack on Tehran, leading to a fuel shortage. Emergency aerial refueling allowed the mission to be completed, avoiding a forced landing.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump and Iranian officials that he supports a nuclear deal that requires Iran to have "zero enrichment" of uranium. The Kremlin urged Iran to agree to this deal, despite publicly supporting Iran's right to enrich uranium.
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This is the first visit of a high-ranking Iranian official to the Persian Gulf country after Israel's war with Tehran.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced a new round of nuclear talks with Iran within a week. President Trump stated that Iran itself requested the meeting after US strikes on nuclear facilities.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared in public for the first time since the start of Israeli attacks, taking part in a mourning ceremony in Tehran. Prior to this, he had only published video messages amid reports of him hiding in a bunker.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell amid Iran's reaffirmation of commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and expectations of increased OPEC+ production. The US plans to resume nuclear talks with Iran next week.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a law suspending cooperation with the IAEA. This decision could be a leverage in future negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
The President of France discussed the situation in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine, as well as Iran's nuclear program, on the phone with Russian dictator Putin. Putin stated that the conflict in Ukraine is a consequence of the policy of Western states.
Donald Trump criticized Ali Khamenei for his statements about "slapping America," threatening renewed bombings of Iran if uranium enrichment continues. Trump also stated that he saved Khamenei from death by rejecting plans from Israel and the US.
Donald Trump accused Ayatollah Khamenei of lying about defeating Israel. The US President said that he saved Khamenei from death and canceled the easing of sanctions after Iran's aggressive statements.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country's nuclear facilities have suffered significant damage from bombings by the US and Israel. Iran will not restart nuclear talks with the US, having canceled the planned sixth round.
President Zelenskyy demands that artificial intelligence be included in export control priorities to limit the supply of AI models, cloud services, and satellite data to Russia. This will help prevent their use in the military sphere.
IDF announces Israeli military has set back Iranian nuclear program by years. New satellite images from Maxar Technologies confirm extensive damage to Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan.
US President Donald Trump announced upcoming talks with Iran regarding its abandonment of nuclear ambitions following a successful operation to destroy the nuclear program. This comes after successful bombings that he says have set back Iran's nuclear program by decades, despite differing assessments from US intelligence.
The eastern part of Iranian airspace is open again for flights. The western half of the country remains closed, with the exception of international and some domestic flights requiring permission.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed significant damage to the country's nuclear facilities from US airstrikes. This contradicts a US intelligence report, but is consistent with statements by Donald Trump.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned of "serious consequences" for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty following US and Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities. Iran may reconsider its participation, as the treaty has "failed to protect" its nuclear program.
US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities did not destroy key components of Tehran's nuclear program. US intelligence believes the strikes only delayed it by a few months, and stockpiles of enriched uranium and centrifuges remained largely intact.
Israel carried out a limited airstrike on Iran in response to the missile attack, but refrained from a large-scale operation due to US President Donald Trump's demand. The strike was symbolic, hitting only one radar north of Tehran, to maintain the need for a response and respect Trump's demand.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to respond decisively to Iran's violation of the ceasefire. Two ballistic missiles, fired from Iran at Israel after the announcement of the truce, were intercepted.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned Iran's missile strike on the Al Udeid base in Qatar, emphasizing Tehran's close cooperation with Moscow. Ukraine expressed solidarity with Qatar and called on Iran to adhere to its nuclear non-proliferation obligations.
The price of gold fell due to the strengthening of the US dollar amid expectations of Iran's response to US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. Investors are closely monitoring geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Israel confirmed airstrikes on key targets in Tehran, including the Basij headquarters and Evin Prison. Also targeted were "Israel's Doomsday Clock" and IRGC internal security headquarters, weakening the Iranian regime's military capabilities.
Iran said US attack on nuclear facilities expanded targets for its armed forces. Tehran threatens retaliation after Trump joined Israel's military campaign.
Iran sent Donald Trump a warning about the activation of "sleeper terrorist cells" in the US in case of an attack. The message was delivered through an intermediary at the G7 summit.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to convince Iran not to close the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route. This move could have serious economic consequences and lead to rising oil prices.
Satellite imagery indicates serious damage to the Fordow nuclear facility after a US attack. Experts cannot confirm the extent of the damage due to the deep location of the facility, but suspect that Iran removed enriched uranium before the strike.
US President Donald Trump said that Iran's nuclear program was "completely and utterly destroyed" by American bombs, but senior US officials admitted they don't know the fate of Iran's uranium stockpile. The Iranians removed "bomb-grade" uranium from the facility, and satellite photos confirm serious damage to the uranium enrichment plant in Fordow.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Iran's support for Russia, which led to destruction in Ukraine, and emphasized the unacceptability of nuclear proliferation. He also noted that diplomacy should work everywhere, and all countries should feel the power of international solidarity.