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21-06-2025
Iran said it will not resume nuclear talks while under attack, after intensified Israeli strikes on Iranian missile sites and reported hits near Qom and Isfahan. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told European diplomats in Geneva that diplomacy could resume only once Israel’s “aggression” stops, insisting Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and its defense capabilities non-negotiable. Israel’s military signaled a “prolonged campaign,” continued targeting of nuclear-related sites, and claimed to have set back Iran’s capabilities by at least two years. The U.S. warned Iran it has up to two weeks to avoid possible American strikes, with President Trump dismissing Europe’s mediation. European ministers urged Iran to consider talks, including with the U.S., even amid ongoing strikes. Recent exchanges have killed at least 224 in Iran per its health ministry (an NGO cites a higher toll) and 25 in Israel, with Iran launching missiles toward Israel and Israel conducting repeated strikes across Iran.
Entities: Iran, Israel, Abbas Araghchi, United States, European diplomats • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
European diplomats met Iran’s foreign minister in Geneva amid escalating Israeli strikes and a U.S. military buildup, with a roughly two-week window for diplomacy set by President Trump before potential U.S. involvement. Europe pressed that Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon, while Iran signaled openness to further talks but ruled out negotiating its defense capabilities. A U.S. proposal would allow a civilian nuclear program if enrichment occurs abroad, possibly via an Oman-backed regional consortium under IAEA oversight. Ultimate decisions rest with Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, whose status and communications are constrained amid strikes and cyberattacks. The U.S. is prepared for direct talks, and multiple countries have offered to host them, but Washington doubts Iran’s good-faith engagement after delayed responses. Trump is reluctant to enter a wider war but retains military options, including the MOP bunker-buster against Fordo. U.S. intelligence assesses Iran hasn’t resumed a weapons program, though it holds enough enriched fuel to move quickly if ordered.
Entities: Iran, Israel, United States, European Union, Donald Trump • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
An Iranian analyst close to the regime told CBS News that while Israel’s weeklong strikes have weakened Iran’s regional power, the government remains intact and Iranians are “very united” against external threats. He mocked President Trump’s demands and warned U.S. bases in the region are “easy targets” if America joins the conflict. His claims of broad public support contrast with independent 2023 surveys indicating about 81% of Iranians oppose the clerical regime. The attacks have killed at least 639 people, injured over 1,300, spurred civilian flight from cities, and prompted tighter censorship and internet restrictions.
Entities: Iran, Israel, United States, CBS News, Donald Trump • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
An Iranian missile barrage of about 20 missiles struck northern Israel on Friday, injuring 23 people, including three seriously, and causing one death from a heart attack while sheltering. The attack came as European foreign ministers met Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Geneva to explore de-escalation; Iran ruled out talks with the U.S. while Israel continues strikes but signaled openness to further diplomacy, insisting its defense capabilities are non-negotiable. Earlier, Israel said it struck 25 military and nuclear-related targets in Iran using 60 jets. The weeklong Israel-Iran conflict has killed at least 657 people in Iran (including 263 civilians) and at least 24 in Israel, according to officials and rights groups. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 42 people Friday, amid a 48-hour halt in humanitarian aid entry and UN warnings of starvation risk for the entire population. President Trump said the U.S. is “ready, willing and able” to engage but suggested it would be difficult to ask Israel to pause its offensive now.
Entities: Iran, Israel, Northern Israel, Abbas Araghchi, European foreign ministers • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
President Trump publicly contradicted his own director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, saying she was “wrong” to testify in March that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon. The White House now asserts Iran has all it needs to assemble a weapon within weeks pending authorization from its supreme leader, and Trump says Iran was “very close” to having one. Gabbard later said her testimony was taken out of context, noting U.S. intelligence assesses Iran could produce a weapon within weeks to months if it decides to finalize assembly. The administration is weighing whether to join Israeli strikes on Iran, with Trump expected to decide within two weeks as diplomatic efforts proceed.
Entities: Donald Trump, Tulsi Gabbard, Iran, U.S. intelligence, White House • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
- Iran and Israel exchanged new strikes, with Israel hitting sites in Isfahan and Qom and Iran launching at least five ballistic missiles toward central and southern Israel; no Israeli casualties were initially reported, while Iranian media cited one death in Qom.
- Israel said it targeted missile infrastructure, production sites, and a research body tied to nuclear weapons work; Iran reported no hazardous leaks at the Isfahan nuclear facility.
- The escalation follows Iran’s refusal to negotiate its nuclear program under threat; Tehran signaled openness only to limited enrichment talks and only after Israeli attacks stop, while rejecting a full ban on enrichment.
- Casualty figures cited: 639 killed in Iran from Israeli airstrikes (including senior military and nuclear scientists), and 24 civilians killed in Israel by Iranian missiles, per respective trackers; Reuters could not independently verify.
- European-led talks in Geneva showed little progress. U.S. President Trump warned Iran could obtain a nuclear weapon within weeks or months, said he may decide within two weeks on U.S. involvement, and suggested Europe cannot secure a cease-fire. Russia and China called for de-escalation at the UN.
Entities: Iran, Israel, Isfahan, Qom, U.S. President Donald Trump • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
The article profiles Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a resilient, ideologically rigid leader whose power endures through crises. On the cusp of a possible U.S.-Iran breakthrough—sanctions relief for nuclear rollback—even speculation of historic rapprochement, the outbreak or intensification of war with Israel pulled Khamenei back to his preferred hardline posture. Framed in Manichean terms, the conflict reinforces his narrative of resistance, sidelines pragmatists, and preserves the Islamic Republic’s confrontational stance. The piece portrays Khamenei as adept at surviving and shaping events to maintain control, prioritizing regime security and ideological consistency over diplomatic openings.
Entities: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Islamic Republic of Iran, United States, Israel, sanctions relief • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
21-06-2025
Amid an escalating Israel-Iran war, President Trump is signaling a shift toward direct U.S. military action against Iran, warning that “patience is wearing thin” and demanding Tehran’s “unconditional surrender.” The White House has convened top national-security advisers, and a rapid military build-up is under way: a second aircraft carrier (USS Nimitz) is heading to the Gulf and U.S. Air Force tankers are deploying to the region. Insiders say the U.S. will soon be positioned to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, though the stakes are high and Trump’s political movement is divided over intervention.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, Israel-Iran war, White House, USS Nimitz • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
The piece argues that renewed U.S.-Iran talks are structurally doomed: Trump is seen as erratic and untrustworthy after quitting the 2015 nuclear deal, while Iran’s leadership is rigid and ideologically entrenched. Past diplomacy at venues like Geneva produced the JCPOA, which aimed to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions and avert Israeli strikes, but its collapse under Trump undermined confidence on both sides. With war tensions high and regional dynamics volatile, Washington’s inconsistency and Tehran’s inflexibility make a durable agreement unlikely.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, JCPOA, United States, Tehran • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: analyze
21-06-2025
CNN’s Clarissa Ward reports that Israeli leaders publicly praise President Trump as a steadfast ally amid escalating Israel-Iran strikes, notably after Iranian missiles hit Soroka Hospital. Privately, officials express anxiety over the timing, scope, and reliability of U.S. involvement, as Washington debates potential intervention and Trump signals last-minute decision-making. The gap reflects Israel’s need to project confidence in U.S. backing while managing real concerns about operational coordination, deterrence against Iran, and the political optics of relying on unpredictable U.S. support.
Entities: Israel, United States, President Donald Trump, Iran, Soroka Hospital • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
21-06-2025
CNN’s Anderson Cooper reported from a bomb shelter in a Tel Aviv hotel as Iran launched another wave of missiles at Israel. Israel’s military said it detected the launches, activated defense systems, and urged the public to seek protected spaces. The coverage highlights ongoing mutual strikes, including Israeli attacks inside Iran, damage in Tel Aviv and Haifa, a strike near a major medical center without reported deaths, and rising regional tensions. Parallel segments include on-the-ground reporting from Tehran, U.S. political reactions—particularly President Trump weighing intervention—and human-impact stories such as hospitals moving operations underground and civilians coping with daily alerts.
Entities: Anderson Cooper, Israel, Iran, Tel Aviv, Haifa • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
CNN reports that President Donald Trump spent the week intensely focused on escalating Israel-Iran tensions, repeatedly convening in the Situation Room to review strike options—especially targeting Iran’s underground Fordow nuclear facility—while publicly oscillating between tough rhetoric and caution. Despite pressure from hawks like Sen. Lindsey Graham and dismissing intelligence assessments from DNI Tulsi Gabbard that Iran wasn’t building a bomb, Trump ultimately delayed a U.S. strike for up to two weeks to allow for possible diplomacy, guided by instincts to avoid a broader war. He relied heavily on CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, while envoy Steve Witkoff probed diplomatic openings with Iran’s foreign minister. Allies at the G7 sought clarity and urged de-escalation, but Trump left early without committing. The pause gives him political breathing room amid divided Republican views and his own concern about being drawn into a prolonged conflict.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, Fordow nuclear facility, Lindsey Graham • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi issued a brief video message from a shelter in Iran to President Donald Trump amid escalating Iran-Israel strikes. She urged the U.S. to avoid military escalation, prioritize protection of civilians, and support human rights and democratic freedoms in Iran rather than pursue force. The segment aired alongside broader CNN coverage of the rapidly intensifying regional conflict and Trump’s deliberations over potential U.S. involvement.
Entities: Narges Mohammadi, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, United States • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: warn
21-06-2025
At a tense UN Security Council meeting, Israel and Iran’s UN ambassadors vowed to continue hostilities as missile exchanges escalated. Iran launched missiles at Israel, including a strike near a major medical center, while Israel conducted new attacks inside Iran. Israeli authorities urged civilians to seek shelter, and tensions rose with statements from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader. The IAEA said recent nuclear-related findings cited by Israel were not new, while Iranian officials rejected talks with the US. The broader conflict continued to inflict civilian casualties in Gaza and heightened aerial activity over Tehran.
Entities: Israel, Iran, United Nations Security Council, Israel Katz, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
Iran and Israel’s conflict has entered a second week with ongoing reciprocal strikes. Israel reportedly targeted Iran’s Isfahan nuclear research complex and hit the city of Qom, killing two; Iran launched missiles and drones toward Israel, causing a fire in Holon from interception debris but no reported injuries. Diplomatic efforts in Geneva between Iran and European ministers showed little progress: Iran refuses talks with the US while under Israeli attack and insists its uranium enrichment capability is a red line. An Iranian official told CNN the US could “stop the war” if President Trump pressured Israel, but Trump said it’s “very hard” to ask if “somebody is winning.” Iran’s foreign minister accused Washington of using negotiations as cover for Israeli strikes and is seeking broader support at the OIC meeting in Istanbul. Trump publicly disputed his own intelligence chief’s assessment that Iran isn’t actively pursuing a nuclear weapon. Iran claims it has shifted from mass launches to precision, advanced missiles; Israel says it intercepted multiple drones Saturday. India plans to evacuate its nationals from Iran. Analysts suggest Iran may prolong the conflict to raise costs for Israel.
Entities: Iran, Israel, Donald Trump, Isfahan nuclear research complex, Qom • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria argues that President Trump’s foreign policy is driven by “FOMO” — a fear of missing out on major global events and credit for outcomes. He suggests this impulse shapes Trump’s moves on Iran and Israel amid escalating strikes, public disagreements with his own intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard over Iran, and attention-grabbing interventions during high-stakes diplomacy. The segment frames Trump’s approach as reactive and image-focused, seeking prominence in crises rather than a consistent strategic doctrine.
Entities: Fareed Zakaria, Donald Trump, FOMO, Iran, Israel • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
21-06-2025
CNN reports that President Donald Trump publicly rebuked his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, saying she is “wrong” about Iran’s nuclear progress and viewing her as “off message” amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Gabbard’s standing inside the administration has declined in recent weeks, according to a senior White House adviser. The dispute comes as Trump weighs potential U.S. involvement in the conflict, claims Iran was close to a nuclear weapon before recent Israeli strikes, and faces broader debates over foreign policy and domestic flashpoints related to immigration and protests.
Entities: Donald Trump, Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, Iran, Israel-Iran conflict • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said the U.S. is working to offer evacuation options for Americans in Israel, including military, commercial, charter flights and cruise ships. Americans are urged to enroll in the State Department’s STEP program and complete a crisis intake form. The U.S. Embassy has directed government personnel and families to shelter in place and will alert citizens about departure options. If government-assisted departures occur, evacuees will travel to a nearby safe country, must sign a promissory note to repay costs, and pets cannot accompany them. President Trump has not ruled out U.S. military involvement regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Entities: Mike Huckabee, U.S. Embassy in Israel, U.S. State Department, STEP program, crisis intake form • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
On Day 9 of the Israel-Iran war, the IAEA confirmed an Israeli strike hit a centrifuge manufacturing workshop at Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site but said there was no nuclear material present and no radiological risk. Israel claimed killings of several senior Iranian figures, including Saeed Izadi of the Quds Force and commanders Behnam Shahriyari and Aminpour Judaki, and targeted weapons transfer networks. Iranian media reported at least 430 dead and 3,500 injured in Iran since June 13. Strikes and drone incidents continued on both sides, including reports of an Israeli attack on Isfahan and a drone hitting a building in northern Israel without casualties. Regional diplomacy intensified: Iran’s foreign minister met OIC counterparts in Istanbul, Turkey condemned Israel’s actions, and Macron said Europeans would accelerate talks with Iran. Putin reiterated Russia and the IAEA see no evidence Iran seeks nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsened, with severe shortages of baby formula and clean water.
Entities: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Isfahan nuclear site, Israel, Iran, Quds Force • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
Israel and Iran exchanged heavy strikes for a ninth day, with Israel targeting Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site and claiming to have delayed Iran’s presumed nuclear program by at least two years. Israel said it killed senior Quds Force figures, including Saeed Izadi and a second commander, Benham Shariyari, accused of overseeing weapons transfers to regional proxies. Iranian media reported at least 430 dead and 3,500 injured in Iran since the conflict began, while Iran continued launching attacks despite reported damage to its missile systems. A drone hit a residential building in northern Israel with no casualties reported. Iran warned US involvement would be “very dangerous,” as its foreign minister headed to Istanbul for OIC talks; Turkey condemned Israel for dragging the region toward “total disaster.” Russia’s Putin said there is no evidence Iran seeks nuclear weapons and offered support for a peaceful nuclear program. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepened, with acute shortages of baby formula and clean water.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Isfahan nuclear site, Quds Force, Saeed Izadi • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
Sky News analysis argues that European-mediated talks with Iran were doomed because the key belligerents—Israel and the US—weren’t at the table. Iran signaled it would only de-escalate if Israel stops its bombardment, which is unlikely after Iranian missile strikes on Israeli cities. While the UK relayed a US warning of potential military action, Britain and Europe oppose US intervention. The piece highlights a “credibility gap” for President Trump—Iranians doubt he’ll follow through on threats, believing he often backs down, and note the political risk to him if U.S. casualties occur. As a result, Tehran may choose to hold firm rather than concede under pressure.
Entities: Iran, Israel, United States, Donald Trump, United Kingdom • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
21-06-2025
In the ninth day of the Iran-Israel war, both sides continued missile exchanges, with Israel striking centrifuge facilities in Isfahan and reportedly killing five Revolutionary Guard members. Iran said no hazardous leaks occurred at the targeted nuclear site. Diplomatic talks in Geneva, New York, and Istanbul ended without progress; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the U.S. against military involvement and refused talks with Washington while Israeli attacks continue. Casualty reports vary: Iran’s Health Ministry lists 430 civilians dead and over 3,000 injured, while an independent group counts 722 total fatalities including nearly 200 military personnel. Iranian strikes have killed 24 and injured over 1,000 in Israel. President Trump said he will decide within two weeks—at most—on potential U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, as Arab and Islamic organizations meet in Istanbul to assess regional risks.
Entities: Iran, Israel, Isfahan, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Abbas Araghchi • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
The U.S., joining Israel, launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking a major escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict and the first direct U.S. military involvement in this round. President Trump claimed the strikes “obliterated” Iran’s enrichment capacity, highlighted the use of bunker-buster capabilities likely requiring B-2 bombers, and said more targets could follow if peace doesn’t come. Senior Democrats criticized the action as lacking congressional authorization. The strikes come despite Trump’s past pledges to avoid new Middle East wars and amid conflicting U.S.-Israeli assessments of Iran’s nuclear weapons status. The move adds uncertainty to a conflict already involving Israeli strikes in Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel, with reported civilian casualties in Iran and deaths in Israel. A Pentagon briefing was announced for further details.
Entities: United States, Iran, Israel, Fordow, Natanz • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-06-2025
The article argues that reaching an Iran deal within two weeks, as President Trump suggests, is highly unlikely given Iran’s history of protracted negotiations, current wartime pressures, and leadership uncertainty. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi signals openness to past-style limits but refuses talks amid Israeli strikes, while asserting Iran won’t accept “zero enrichment.” Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff lacks nuclear expertise but has Trump’s ear; even if a framework emerged, both sides would struggle to sell it domestically. Experts say only an unrealistic “unconditional surrender” could be done quickly; a more feasible short-term off-ramp would be a voluntary, temporary halt to enrichment to avert war, but neither side appears inclined, and trust is low as Iran suspects talks were cover for Israeli actions.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, Abbas Araghchi, Steve Witkoff, Israel • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: analyze
21-06-2025
Pakistan, already tense after a brief aerial clash with India, has been swept into a surge of AI-driven disinformation tied to the Iran-Israel confrontation. Following Israel’s June 13 strike on Iran, manipulated videos circulated on social media falsely depicting Pakistan’s defense minister claiming Islamabad tipped off Tehran, an Iranian ex-IRGC chief alleging Pakistan would use nuclear weapons against Israel, and fabricated threats from Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu involving Pakistan. While Islamabad has criticized Israel and backed diplomatic efforts to revive the Iran-US nuclear deal, the episode highlights Pakistan’s vulnerability to regional disinformation campaigns amid escalating hostilities.
Entities: Pakistan, Iran, Israel, Islamabad, Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: warn
21-06-2025
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes for a ninth day, with Iran targeting areas near Ben Gurion Airport using drones and missiles, and Israel hitting sites in Isfahan and Qom, including what it said were IRGC commanders. A strike in Qom killed a 16-year-old, local officials said. European-led talks in Geneva pressed Iran on nuclear curbs but produced no breakthrough as President Trump weighs U.S. military involvement within two weeks; his envoy Steve Witkoff remains in contact with Iranian officials. Hundreds of U.S. citizens have left Iran via land borders amid infrastructure damage and growing fear inside the country. The Arab League condemned Israel’s actions and urged negotiations.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Ben Gurion Airport, Isfahan, Qom • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
