🕕 Tuesday, 24 June 2025
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham issued a bold challenge to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, urging him to publicly declare that Iran no longer seeks the destruction of Israel.
In his statement, Graham called on Araghchi to affirm the following three points:
The remarks underscore continued U.S. skepticism toward Iran’s intentions, even as ceasefire efforts between Tehran and Tel Aviv move forward.
🕕 Tuesday, 24 June 2025
As a potential ceasefire between Iran and Israel begins to take hold, Fox News commentators took aim at Democratic figures, with one anchor quipping:
“You gotta feel for AOC — you’re all dressed up for impeachment, and PEACE breaks out.”
The segment also questioned why former President Barack Obama was never impeached over his military actions abroad, contrasting that with the ongoing political backlash facing Donald Trump after his strikes on Iran.
🕕 Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Tuesday that Israeli airstrikes continued up until 4 a.m., the exact deadline he had earlier set for determining whether Iran would respond.
“Israeli strikes continued until the VERY last minute, 4 a.m.,” Araghchi said.
He had previously declared that no Iranian response would follow if Israel ceased its military operations by 4 a.m. local time. The continued attacks, according to Araghchi, left Iran with no choice but to retaliate.
🕕 Tuesday, 24 June 2025
U.S. Senator J.D. Vance praised the recent American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling them a decisive and necessary move to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
“They were VERY close to a nuclear weapon… now they cannot build a nuclear weapon. That is the biggest testament to the President’s leadership,” Vance said.
His remarks come amid growing debate in Washington over the long-term consequences of the strikes and the risk of further escalation in the region.
🕕 Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Despite escalating tensions and a fragile truce between Iran and Israel, former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize, reviving his slogan:
“Peace Through Strength.”
Trump’s self-promotion comes as a tentative ceasefire agreement begins to take shape between the two adversaries. However, with missile fire continuing overnight and civilian casualties mounting, analysts are questioning:
Will this ceasefire last?
🕕 Tuesday, 24 June 2025
An El Al flight from London was forced to circle offshore over the Mediterranean Sea as missile barrages struck Israel on Tuesday morning.
The aircraft delayed its landing at Ben-Gurion International Airport while waiting for clearance amid the ongoing attacks. Such holds are a precautionary measure taken during security threats affecting Israeli airspace.
🕕 Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service confirmed that at least three people were killed and eight others injured during the early morning missile barrage launched by Iran.
A residential building in southern Israel sustained heavy damage, according to emergency responders.
The attack triggered widespread panic, with waves of incoming missiles sending Israelis across the country into bomb shelters for nearly two hours Tuesday morning.
🕕 Tuesday, 24 June 2025
A Qatari military officer has confirmed that Iran fired 19 missiles at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base on Monday. According to the officer, one missile struck the facility, but no casualties were reported.
This figure contrasts with a statement by Donald Trump, who earlier claimed that 14 missiles were launched, 13 were intercepted, and “one was set free.”
The discrepancy highlights ongoing confusion over the precise scale and impact of Iran’s retaliation.
🕕 Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Israel issued shelter warnings early Tuesday after detecting new missile launches from Iran, just after 4 a.m. local time in Tehran. The timing coincided with remarks by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who earlier said Iran would halt its attacks if Israel stopped its airstrikes.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media Monday that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours. However, it remains unclear how Tuesday’s developments may affect the ceasefire timeline or its implementation.
🕕 Monday, 23 June 2025
According to Reuters, most of the enriched uranium stored at Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility was relocated prior to the U.S. airstrike. A senior Iranian source also confirmed that personnel numbers were significantly reduced at the site in anticipation of the attack.
Maxar satellite imagery from yesterday appears to support this, showing queues of trucks lining up outside the Fordow facility, suggesting preemptive evacuation activity.
This development raises questions about Iran’s preparedness and intelligence capabilities in foreseeing the strike.
🕕 Monday, 23 June 2025
Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president, sharply criticized Donald Trump following the U.S. strike on Iran, listing what he called Trump’s “achievements”:
In a more controversial remark, Medvedev added that there are countries “ready to directly supply Iran with their nuclear weapons,” intensifying fears of a broader strategic shift.
🕕 Monday, 23 June 2025
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has responded sharply to remarks made by Dmitry Medvedev, after the Russian official denied Moscow had any intention of supplying nuclear weapons to Iran.
In a social media post, Trump said:
“Did he really say countries would supply nuclear warheads to Iran? If confirmed, let me know IMMEDIATELY.”
He added:
“The ‘N word’ [nuclear] shouldn’t be treated so casually.”
Trump’s comments come amid escalating rhetoric between world powers over the crisis in the Persian Gulf.