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Iran

US strikes on Iran only set back nuclear plans by months, report says

The report contradicts earlier statements by Trump in which he claimed that the US’ targeted operation on Iranian nuclear sites “obliterated” their programme, setting it back many years.

25/06/2025

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Fleeing airstrikes, Iranians seek relief in neighboring countries

Fearing further conflict, many Iranians are fleeing toward neighboring countries, seeking temporary refuge.

24/06/2025

EuroVerify

Have US strikes ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear sites, as Trump claims?

Post-strike satellite images from the three targets of Operation Midnight Hammer provide a first glimpse into the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

23/06/2025

Economy

What would happen if the Strait of Hormuz were closed?

This narrow shipping route in the Gulf region sees one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passing through, fuelling a big part of the global economy. And Iran controls its northern side.

23/06/2025

Iran

Here's everything you need to know about Iran's naval power

Iran’s navy ranks highly among the world’s top fleets and is actively expanding its capabilities with advanced submarines and warships - deployed to strategic locations - strengthening its influence in the Gulf region and the Indian Ocean.

22/06/2025

Iran

What is the Kheibar Shekan missile, the latest weapon used by Iran?

Iran's IRGC has deployed the Kheibar Shekan missile, a versatile 1,450 km range solid-fuel missile that can be launched from commercial vehicles, signalling possible future escalation.

22/06/2025

Iran

Can Iran attack the US now and how (and where) can it do it?

U.S. troops across the Middle East are on high alert as Iran and its proxies threaten retaliation following recent escalations.

22/06/2025

Iran

Russia lambasts US attacks as Iran looks to Moscow

Tehran and Moscow bond in aftermath of US airstrikes, but Volodymyr Zelenskyy aims sharp warning at Vladimir Putin.

22/06/2025

Iran

Nuclear watchdog calls for crisis meeting over US attacks on Iran

Iran claims no nuclear leakage detected so far at the sites attacked by the US: On Friday, before the latest bombings, Director General Rafael Grossi said radioactive release could endanger the public in Iran.

22/06/2025

Iran

US deploys B-2 bombers as Trump plans to meet national security team

B-2 planes can carry "bunker buster" bombs capable of targeting underground targets like nuclear facilities - if US President Donald Trump decides to join the conflict between Israel and Iran.

21/06/2025

Iran

Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week with fresh attacks

Israel and Iran have exchanged fresh attacks as the conflict entered its second week, despite talks between European ministers and Iran's top diplomat, aimed at de-escalating tension, taking place on Friday.

21/06/2025

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New footage shows aftermath of Israeli strike on Iranian state TV

New footage aired by TRT Haber shows the wreckage inside Iran’s state TV headquarters after it was struck by Israeli missiles during a live broadcast on 16 June.

20/06/2025

Iran

Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor damaged in Israeli strike, IAEA says

Israeli air strikes hit multiple Iranian cities on Friday, with the UN confirming damage to the Arak heavy water reactor.

20/06/2025

Europe News

Why do Europeans still believe a nuclear deal with Iran is possible?

Europe aims to use diplomacy to prevent an all-out war between Israel and Iran. On Friday, some of the continent's top diplomats are set to meet Iranian representatives in Geneva to de-escalate tensions.

20/06/2025

Tech News

How social media is fueling the Israel-Iran conflict

The belligerents are weaponising social media against each other and aiming it towards their own populations: from spying and censorship to propaganda and disinformation. Recent blackouts and military bans show how digital platforms have become key battlegrounds.

20/06/2025

Iran

What is Iran's Fordow nuclear site and why is it so critical?

After the US bombed the key underground nuclear site in Iran, we take a look at the history and function of the Fordow enrichment facility.

19/06/2025

Iran

If Israel kills Iran's Khamenei, could his son Mojtaba suceed him?

Israel's threat against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sparked debate about whether his son Mojtaba could succeed him.

19/06/2025

Iran

How did Israel's attacks impact Iran's nuclear programme?

Israel attacked Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, causing no civilian damage. The strikes targeted major nuclear sites and killed 14 Iranian scientists.

19/06/2025

Health news

What are the health risks of Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites?

The attacks have raised fears about nuclear contamination that could raise health risks.

19/06/2025

Tech News

How Israel used AI and smuggled-in drones to prepare attack on Iran

AI was used to help Israelis quickly sift through troves of data they had obtained, said one officer.

18/06/2025

Tech News

Iran asks its citizens to delete WhatsApp from their devices

WhatsApp should be deleted from Iranian devices, a state official said on TV Tuesday as a conflict with Israel enters its sixth day.

18/06/2025

Iran

Explosions heard in Tehran as Israel launches a new wave of airstrikes

US President Donald Trump says diplomatic talks are still an option for Iran as he offers to send Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff to resume talks with the Iranians amid heightened regional tensions and cross-border attacks.

18/06/2025

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Tehran residents flee as Israel-Iran conflict continues for fifth day

Tehran began emptying early on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump urged the immediate evacuation of the Iranian capital amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes.

17/06/2025

Iran

Thousands flee Tehran as conflict with Israel continues to escalate

A partial evacuation order was issued by the Israeli military to 330,000 people living in the centre of Iran’s capital early on Monday.

17/06/2025

Iran

Tehran's fate up in air as Trump vows 'a real end'

As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, Israeli Defence Minister Katz and US President Trump call for the immediate evacuation of Tehran residents, warning of severe consequences, while the EU's Kallas confirmed the bloc is working on evacuating its citizens.

17/06/2025

Iran

Trump warns residents of Iran's capital to evacuate 'immediately'

The deadly conflict has claimed the lives of dozens of people across both countries as aerial attacks continue for a fifth day.

17/06/2025