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‘Worrying disappearance’: 18-year-old French national missing in Iran; 20 Europeans under detention in country

An 18-year-old Frenchman, who also holds German citizenship, has gone missing in Iran during a cycling trip that began on June 16, a French diplomatic source was quoted as saying to news agency AFP on Sunday. The missing teen has been identified as Lennart Monterlos, based on social media posts, particularly from Instagram.“This disappearance is […]

‘Emergency situation’: Influx of Afghans returning to their country from Iran ahead of deadline; 250,000 already returned in June

In the days before a return deadline set for Sunday, tens of thousands of Afghans crossed the border from Iran, creating an “emergency” situation at border crossings, according to the United Nations.Iranian authorities said that out of six million Afghans living in Iran, about four million could be affected by a late May order asking […]

Gaza truce, ‘unhappy’ talks with Putin, Iran nuclear setback: Trump addresses global conflicts- what he said amid July 4 celebrations | World News

Trump on tariffs, Putin, Gaza truce, and TikTok deal aboard Air Force One US President Donald Trump addressed tensions surrounding multiple global conflicts which included Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East. He hinted at Sanctions against Russia, claiming to be dissappointed with Putin. He further talked about damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities and the potention Gaza […]

Scars of strikes: Iran begins repairs at Fordow nuclear site, new satellite images reveal

This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies A few days after back-to-back US and Israeli strikes, Iran’s most fortified nuclear site seems to be busy as fresh satellite images reveal extensive surface damage and ongoing reconstruction. US and Israel have claimed that Fordow nuclear site, which is embedded deep within a mountain near Qom, […]

‘Not offering Iran anything’: Donald Trump refuses to talk with Tehran; attacks Obama-era policy

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said that he is “not talking or giving anything” to Tehran after the deputy foreign minister has put a condition on any future diplomatic and nuclear talks with America. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Tell phony Democrat Senator Chris Coons that I am not […]

US strike on Iran: Intercepted communications spark doubt whether bunker-busters destroyed nuclear sites; what report said

US President Donald Trump – File Image Intercepted Iranian communications indicated minimal damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities from US military action, according to the Washington Post’s Sunday report, citing four sources familiar with classified government intelligence. The Post’s report adds to growing uncertainty about the actual impact on Iran’s nuclear capabilities. A Defence Intelligence Agency’s […]

Iran casts doubt on Israel’s ceasefire commitment after 12-day war; demands UN name aggressors

Six days into a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States, Iran on Sunday said it does not trust Israel to uphold its end of the truce, as both nations continue to reel from the most violent confrontation in their history. The 12-day war, triggered by an Israeli bombing campaign that targeted Iran’s top nuclear […]

Middle East conflict: Iran warns Israel may break ceasefire, says ‘prepared to give strong response’

Iran’s top military commander has expressed serious doubts over Israel’s commitment to the ceasefire that ended the exchange of fire between the two nations.Speaking to Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Sunday, Iran’s chief of staff of armed forces, Abdolrahim Mousavi warned that Tehran is prepared to retaliate if hostilities resume.“Since we […]

‘Let Bibi go’: Trump slams Netanyahu trial as ‘witch hunt’; warns of stalled Hamas, Iran talks | World News

Trump slams Netanyahu trial as ‘witch hunt’; warns of stalled Hamas, Iran talks US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Israeli prosecutors for what he describes as a “POLITICAL WITCH HUNT” against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Trump in his recent post on Truth Social defended Netanyahu, describing him as a “War Hero” and praising his […]

Netizens react to Trump’s Iran bombings; calls for Barron Trump to enlist in US army after Iran strikes | World News

Netizens react to Trump’s Iran bombings; calls for Barron Trump to enlist in US army after Iran strikes As US bombed three Iranian soil last week amidst Israel-Iran conflict, a different kind of battle waged online aimed at one unexpected figure: Barron Trump.The 19-year-old son of President Donald J Trump, who just wrapped up his […]