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Trump Rejects Ceasefire, Demands Iran Abandon Nuclear Program as Tensions Soar
Trump Rejects Ceasefire, Demands Iran Abandon Nuclear Program as Tensions Soar
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump made clear Monday night that he is not seeking a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but rather a permanent end to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Speaking as he departed the G7 summit in Canada, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he wants a “real end” to the nuclear issue — with Iran “giving up entirely” on its nuclear program.

Israel’s Strikes Leave Iran’s Natanz Centrifuges ‘Severely Damaged or Destroyed,’ IAEA Chief Confirms
Israel’s Strikes Leave Iran’s Natanz Centrifuges ‘Severely Damaged or Destroyed,’ IAEA Chief Confirms
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, confirmed on Monday that Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran have likely inflicted catastrophic damage on the country’s uranium enrichment capabilities, delivering a major setback to Tehran’s nuclear program.

Trump and Starmer Finalize Landmark UK-US Trade Deal at G7 Summit
Trump and Starmer Finalize Landmark UK-US Trade Deal at G7 Summit
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced Monday the finalization of a major UK-US trade agreement, sealing a deal that both leaders hailed as a “win” for jobs, income, and transatlantic relations.

G7 Defends Israeli Actions As MidEast Leaders Call For Nukes-Free Region
G7 Defends Israeli Actions As MidEast Leaders Call For Nukes-Free Region
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald J. Trump reluctantly signed a statement by Group of Seven (G7) allies affirming Israel’s “right to defend itself” but also calling for “restraint, de-escalation and diplomacy” between Israel and Iran.

Israel Kills Iran’s Most Senior Military Leader
Israel Kills Iran’s Most Senior Military Leader
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Israel’s military said Tuesday it has killed Iran’s most senior military commander, in a sign that even the country’s supreme leader might be next.

Explosions Seen Across Tehran after Trump Warns Iranians to Evacuate; Israel’s Haifa Refinery Hit  
Explosions Seen Across Tehran after Trump Warns Iranians to Evacuate; Israel’s Haifa Refinery Hit  
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Massive explosions were seen across Tehran after U.S. President Donald J. Trump urged citizens to evacuate the Iranian capital, while Israel suffered deadly Iranian strikes, including on its northern city of Haifa and oil refinery facilities in the area.

Trump, Rubio Leave G7 Early Amid Iran-Israel Crisis
Trump, Rubio Leave G7 Early Amid Iran-Israel Crisis
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald J. Trump told reporters during a photo shoot of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders in Alberta, Canada that he and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be leaving the G7 summit early after he urged Iranian civilians to “immediately evacuate” the Iranian capital Tehran.

Netanyahu: Killing Khamenei Would ‘End the Conflict,’ Not Escalate It
Netanyahu: Killing Khamenei Would ‘End the Conflict,’ Not Escalate It
Monday, June 16, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News that assassinating Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would not intensify the conflict between Israel and Iran, but would instead bring it to an end.

Israel’s Death Toll Rises To 25, Hundreds Injured in Iran Strikes
Israel’s Death Toll Rises To 25, Hundreds Injured in Iran Strikes
Monday, June 16, 2025

Iranian missiles triggered sirens across northern Israel on Monday after the death toll of previous strikes launched by Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen rose to at least 25, with hundreds injured, officials said.

Israel Bombs Iranian State TV During Live Broadcast After Unprecedented Evacuation Warning in Tehran (Video)
Israel Bombs Iranian State TV During Live Broadcast After Unprecedented Evacuation Warning in Tehran (Video)
Monday, June 16, 2025

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck the headquarters of Iran’s state-affiliated broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), during a live transmission Monday afternoon, following an unprecedented evacuation warning issued to residents of northern Tehran. The attack marked a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.