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22 Jun

Iran Moves to Close Strait of Hormuz After U.S. Strikes, Final Decision Awaited

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIran Hormuz closure, Iran Parliament resolution, Strait of Hormuz blockade, US Iran airstrikes

Tehran, June 22, 2025 — In a dramatic escalation following U.S. precision strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran’s Parliament has approved a resolution backing the closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The final decision now rests with the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Iran's top security authority.The move comes just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, including the underground Fordow facility. The attacks, described by the Pentagon as “surgical and necessary,” have reignited fears of a full-blown regional war.The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf to…

22 Jun

Pakistan Condemns U.S. Strikes on Iran After Supporting Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIran nuclear sites, Pakistan condemns US strike, Trump Nobel Prize

Islamabad, June 22, 2025 — In a sharp reversal of tone, Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling them a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. The condemnation came just a day after Pakistan endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in mediating ceasefires and efforts to de-escalate global conflicts.The Pakistani Foreign Office expressed "deep concern" over the strikes, warning that "unilateral military actions only deepen instability in an already volatile region." The statement stressed Iran's right to self-defense and reiterated Pakistan's stance…

22 Jun

UK PM Starmer Backs U.S. Strikes on Iran, Emphasizes Diplomatic Path Amid Escalating Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsKeir Starmer Iran nuclear, Trump Iran attack, US strikes on Iran

London, June 22, 2025 — As the Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week with global ramifications, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has thrown his weight behind U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to launch "massive precision" strikes on Iran. Starmer described Iran’s nuclear ambitions as a “grave threat” and insisted that Tehran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.In a statement shared on social media platform X, Starmer said, “Iran's nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat.…

22 Jun

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten US Warships Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, US, Yemen

Yemen (National Times) Yemen’s Houthi rebels issued a stern warning on Saturday, threatening to strike American warships in the Red Sea if the United States joins Israel in its ongoing military operations against Iran. The threat comes just weeks after a fragile ceasefire was reached between the U.S. and the Houthis in May, under which both parties agreed to avoid targeting one another. However, the truce now appears to be under strain as regional tensions in West Asia intensify following Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. “If the United States participates in any aggression against Iran alongside the Israeli enemy,…

22 Jun

Netanyahu Hails Trump After US Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites: “A Historic Shift Begins Tonight”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsBenjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel

Jerusalem/Washington (National Times): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday applauded U.S. President Donald Trump for ordering airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities, calling it a "bold and historic decision" that he believes will reshape the future of the Middle East. In a nationally broadcast video statement following the strikes, Netanyahu declared, “President Trump and I have always said: ‘Peace through strength.’ Tonight, the United States demonstrated extraordinary strength under his leadership.” The U.S. military, in a coordinated nighttime assault, targeted Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites. According to Trump’s comments on Fox News, the operation involved six…

22 Jun

Tensions Soar as Iran Declares All Americans in West Asia ‘Targets’ Following US Strikes on Nuclear Sites

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIran, Israel, US

Tehran/Washington (National Times): Iran issued a stark warning to the United States on Saturday, declaring that all American personnel and citizens in West Asia are now considered targets, following U.S. airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. In a broadcast on Iranian state television, Tehran condemned the attacks as a violation of its sovereignty and accused Washington of committing “a crime against Iran.” The message, aimed directly at U.S. President Donald Trump, stated: “Mr. President of the United States, you started it — and we will end it.” The segment aired alongside graphics highlighting U.S. military…

22 Jun

Here’s what Donald Trump said after US Launches Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Amid Escalating Conflict with Israel

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Iran, Israel

Washington, D.C. (National Times): In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, the United States has carried out targeted strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The high-stakes operation was confirmed by President Donald Trump, who issued a series of strong-worded statements late Tuesday night. Labeling Iran as the "bully of the Middle East," Trump warned Tehran that if peace is not pursued urgently, future military responses from the U.S. would be "far greater and easier." Referencing decades of Iranian hostility, Trump said, “For 40 years, Iran has been saying…

22 Jun

Trump says bombs dropped on 3 nuclear sites in Iran

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Iran

Washington (Bureau): President Donald Trump said U.S. air forces dropped bombs on three nuclear sites in Iran today."We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan," he said on Truth Social in a statement also distributed to media via email. Trump said the planes involved are now outside of Iranian airspace. Trump last week said he would mull over U.S. participation in Israel's strikes against Iran and come up with a decision within two weeks, giving today's airstrikes an element of surprise "NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!" the president…

21 Jun

Tragedy in Brazil: 8 Dead, 13 Injured After Hot Air Balloon Catches Fire and Crashes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBalloon Accident Brazil, Brazil Hot Air Balloon Crash, Santa Catarina Balloon Fire

Santa Catarina (Brazil) – At least eight people lost their lives and thirteen others were seriously injured after a hot air balloon caught fire mid-air and plummeted to the ground in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina on Friday morning.The tragic incident occurred near the municipality of Pindamonhangaba during what was reportedly a private ballooning event. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as the balloon burst into flames shortly after takeoff, sending passengers screaming before it crashed into a nearby field.Emergency services rushed to the scene, but officials confirmed that six people died on the spot while two others succumbed to…

21 Jun

Trump Laments Lack of Nobel Recognition Despite Role in Global Peace Efforts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndia-Pakistan ceasefire, Israel-Iran conflict, Trump Nobel Peace Prize

Washington, June 21, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed disappointment over being overlooked for the Nobel Peace Prize, even as he took credit for helping de-escalate some of the world’s most dangerous conflicts.In a post on his platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for this, I won’t get it for stopping the war between India and Pakistan, or my efforts in the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Iran conflicts.” He added that even his administration’s role in brokering peace between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is unlikely to earn him the…