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On June 23, Iran launched missile attacks on American military bases in Qatar and Iraq in response to US attacks on its nuclear facilities. The White House is monitoring threats, and Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace due to rising tensions.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak expressed the opinion that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should run for a second term. He stated that elections will be held as soon as there is an opportunity and martial law is lifted.
An Azerbaijani citizen with a Polish passport was arrested in Greece for espionage near a naval base. 5,000 files with photos of ships entering and leaving the base were found on his devices, and a possible connection to other arrests is being investigated.
Iran said US attack on nuclear facilities expanded targets for its armed forces. Tehran threatens retaliation after Trump joined Israel's military campaign.
Europe finds itself critically dependent on American tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, which control over two-thirds of the regional cloud computing market. This raises fears that the US administration could leverage its technological advantage, and even, at some point, disconnect Europe from vital cloud services that underpin its digital existence.
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.
Donald Trump does not rule out a change of power in Iran if the current regime fails to "MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN". The US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities is over, Trump said, making Israel safer.
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.
The IDF declared US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities a "turning point" in the war against Iran, noting joint diplomatic and military efforts with American partners. Operation "Lion's Den" continues, and Israel continues to retrieve hostages.
Israeli-American strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, slowed the country's nuclear program by approximately six months. Iran confirmed the attacks and vowed to continue implementing the program.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that war "starts right now" after US strikes on the country's nuclear facilities. Israel raised its alert level and security measures, and the US strikes were the culmination of weeks of Israeli attacks on Iran's military and nuclear capabilities.
Donald Trump stated that the US successfully carried out airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, with the aim of destroying Iran's uranium enrichment program. According to him, even more devastating attacks await Iran if the country does not "seek peace."
Iran stated that it had removed all critical materials from three nuclear facilities before the US strikes. Iran's Atomic Agency condemned the strikes, vowing not to halt its nuclear program and calling on the world to condemn the US actions.
US President Donald Trump commented on the attacks on Iran, stating that "Israel is now much safer. " His address to the nation is expected. Israel was warned in advance about the strikes, and Trump hopes that the attacks will push Iran to negotiations.
The US secretly coordinated with the Russian Federation a draft of its own resolution in the UN for the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. This draft did not include provisions on the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and the US itself did not support it during the vote.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that his potential trip to the NATO summit is not exclusively tied to a meeting with Donald Trump. He noted that the decision on the trip will be made on the eve of the summit, although the likelihood of participation is high.
Donald Trump will demand that NATO member countries increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. Some countries, such as Spain, are already expressing disagreement with these demands, while others are trying to please Trump to maintain the Alliance's unity amid the war in Ukraine.
Bill Clinton wondered if the Trump administration could ban his book "The First Gentleman. " Co-author James Patterson believes the book could be banned in some counties for no particular reason.
Donald Trump said the US Director of National Intelligence is wrong about assessing Iran's proximity to building nuclear weapons. Trump claims Iran could have nuclear weapons within weeks or months, while the intelligence director believes Iran is not building nuclear weapons.
US President Donald Trump announced "minor progress" in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, calling himself a "peacemaker. " He also set a two-week deadline for Iran regarding the nuclear deal.
According to new polls, US President Donald Trump's approval rating is declining. The RealClearPolitics average shows that as of June 17, 46.5% approve of his performance, while 51% disapprove.
The European Union will not lower the price cap on Russian oil due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The proposal to lower the price from $60 to $45 per barrel has been postponed due to market instability.
These aircraft are command posts for managing the Armed Forces during nuclear war, protected from nuclear explosion, have strategic communication systems, and ensure vital activity on board for a long time.
13-year-old Arabella Kushner surprised with her dress choice for a visit to the White House, wearing her mother Ivanka Trump's outfit worth over $2,000. This stylish look was chosen for the swearing-in ceremony of her grandfather Charles Kushner as the US Ambassador to France and Monaco.
US President Donald Trump relies more on a narrow circle of advisers when making decisions about military action in Iran. He also consults with many outside the White House.
US intelligence believes that Iran has not made a final decision on creating nuclear weapons, but is close to it. Tehran may accelerate the process in case of an attack or the killing of its leader.
Brent crude oil prices have cut their gains and fallen by almost $2 after the US postponed a decision on the conflict between Israel and Iran. Brent crude is heading for its third week of rising prices.
European officials are trying to bring Iran back to the negotiating table, and the United States is considering its decision on the conflict within two weeks. The situation remains dangerous, but there is a window for a diplomatic solution.
The White House spokesperson confirmed that US envoy Steve Wittekoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were in contact by phone. Contacts are ongoing, and six rounds of negotiations have taken place.
US President Donald Trump will decide on possible strikes against Iran within two weeks. The decision depends on the chances of success of negotiations with Tehran. The Iranian leadership has warned the US about serious consequences of military intervention.