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Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities 'totally obliterated,' Trump tells nation
US Vice President JD Vance, from left, US President Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, and Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, during an address to the nation in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Trump said the US military struck three sites in Iran on Saturday, marking the first American involvement in direct attacks against Iranian nuclear assets in its conflict with Israel. Photographer: Carlos Barria/Reuters/Bloomberg via Getty Images
President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Saturday night after announcing strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites via Truth Social.
Speaking from the White House accompanied by Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the President said, "Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks would be far greater and a lot easier."
He also reached out to Israeli leadership, saying, "I want to thank and congratulate Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. We worked as a team. Like perhaps no team has ever worked before, and we've gone a long way to erasing this horrible threat to Israel."
"This cannot continue," Trump added. "There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days. Remember, there are many targets left. Tonight's was the most difficult of them all by far, and perhaps the most lethal. But if peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill."
Tonight’s speech marks the president’s first formal remarks to the American people since ordering the strikes, and it comes amid mounting questions about what comes next both for the United States and the wider Middle East.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is expected to host a press briefing tomorrow at 8:00 AM ET.
"God bless the Middle East. God bless Israel, and God bless America," Trump concluded.
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7 min(s) ago Elizabeth Warren calls Trump’s Iran strike ‘unconstitutional’
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., slammed President Donald Trump Saturday night, calling his strike on Iran “unconstitutional.”
“The United States should not wage war against Iran,” the Democratic senator wrote on X. “Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent another endless war. This is a horrific war of choice.”
An official told Fox News that the White House gave Congressional leaders a “heads up” before launching strikes against three sites in Iran.
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14 min(s) ago Israel's foreign minister says 'Trump etched his name in golden letters in the annals of history'
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar posted a message of support for the strikes the U.S. carried out in Iran.
"Tonight, President of the United States Donald Trump etched his name in golden letters in the annals of history. Through his courageous decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, he has proven beyond doubt that he deserves the title 'Leader of the Free World.' He will forever be remembered as a true friend of the Jewish people and the State of Israel," Sa'ar wrote.
During his address to the nation, President Donald Trump said that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "worked as a team, like perhaps no team has ever worked before."
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21 min(s) ago AOC condemns 'disastrous decision' to strike Iran, calls for Trump impeachment
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Squad member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has condemned President Donald Trump for striking Iran's nuclear sites and says the action is an impeachable offense.
"The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers," Ocasio-Cortez wrote on X late Saturday."
"He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment."
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35 min(s) ago Hakeem Jeffries claims Trump ‘failed to deliver’ on peace in Middle East
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries claimed on Saturday night that President Donald Trump has failed in his promise to bring peace to the Middle East in the wake of the U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.
“Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that promise,” Jeffries said in a statement.
The Democrat leader claimed that Trump’s action in Iran has “dramatically increased” the risk of war.
“President Trump misled the country about his intentions, failed to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force and risks American entanglement in a potentially disastrous war in the Middle East,” Jeffries said in the statement.
Jeffries said that the Trump administration must explain the military action to the American people, and brief Congress “fully and immediately” in a classified setting.
He added that Trump “shoulders complete and total responsibility for any adverse consequences that flow from his unilateral military action.”
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39 min(s) ago White House gave ‘heads up’ to Congress before launching strikes on Iran: official
The White House gave Congressional leadership a “heads up” before President Donald Trump decided to launch strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, an official told Fox News Saturday night.
The president said Saturday night that the U.S. had completed a "very successful" strike against sites at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Trump said Iran must now "agree to end this war."
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41 min(s) ago Netanyahu congratulates Trump, says US strikes in Iran 'will change history'
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated President Donald Trump in a formal statement following the U.S. strikes in Iran. He said that the U.S. "acted with a lot of strength" in its strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
"Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history," Netanyahu said. "In Operation Rising Lion, Israel has done truly amazing things, but in tonight's action against Iran's nuclear facilities, America has been truly unsurpassed. It has done what no other country on earth could do. History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world's most dangerous regime the world's most dangerous weapons."
The statement comes after reports that the two leaders spoke following the U.S. strikes.
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49 min(s) ago Isfahan strike was ‘hardest target,’ senior U.S. official says
A graphic map of Iran, showing the three nuclear sites that U.S. forces hit on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (Fox News)
As details continue to emerge about the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, a senior U.S. official tells Fox News that the strike on Isfahan may have been the most challenging of the three targets, even more so than the widely discussed Fordow site.
“This was the hardest target,” the official said on background. “Everyone was talking about and focused on Fordow, but Isfahan was actually the hardest target.”
The Isfahan facility, like Fordow, is believed to be built underground, and required precision targeting and extensive intelligence to successfully strike.
The official noted that while Fordow had been at the center of public and diplomatic discussions for years, the operational complexity and fortified structure of Isfahan made it uniquely difficult to hit.
Fox News' Jennifer Griffin contributed to this report.
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1 hour(s) ago ‘No off-ramp for diplomacy’: Trump orders U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
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Reporting from Israel, Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst said the country had been bracing for American involvement.
“This has been the talk of Israel for the past several days,” Yingst noted, as Israeli officials waited to see if the U.S. would act.
Shortly after, President Trump confirmed on Truth Social that U.S. bombers had hit three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
Yingst reported Fordow as the main target, a site “deep underground outside of the Iranian capital of Tehran.”
It’s where Iran has been enriching uranium at levels approaching weapons-grade. “The bottom line here is that people are talking about enrichment,” Yingst said. “They understand that this decision was made because the Iranians were increasing their uranium enrichment capabilities.”
According to Israeli officials Yingst spoke with, the strikes were seen as necessary. Iran had demonstrated it could hit major Israeli cities with ballistic missiles, and a nuclear warhead could push that threat to a new level.
“You can imagine that having a nuclear warhead... would clearly be a direct threat to the Jewish state,” Yingst said.
Yingst also detailed failed diplomatic efforts that preceded the strikes. “There was that 60-day window that President Trump gave the Iranians to come to the table,” he explained. Talks happened in Oman, involving Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, but “the Iranians did not want to finish a deal.”
As U.S. involvement deepens, Yingst says the region is now in uncharted territory. “This is a historic moment in the Middle East tonight,” he said. “A decision was made that will change the reality of the current war between Israel and Iran.”
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1 hour(s) ago Speaker Johnson was briefed ahead of US strikes on Iran, source says
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the RNC near the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
House Speaker Mike Johnson was briefed ahead of the U.S. strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital.
Johnson wrote in a post on X following the strikes that they show Trump’s “America First policy in action.”
“The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says,” Johnson wrote. “The President gave Iran’s leader every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran refused to commit to a nuclear disarmament agreement.”
Johnson said that Trump’s “decisive action” is stopping “the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism” from “obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.”
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1 hour(s) ago US drops 'bunker buster' bombs to stop Iran's nuclear power
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1 hour(s) ago Trump and Netanyahu spoke after US strikes in Iran, source says
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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly spoke after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear sites, a senior White House official told Fox News. The official also said that the U.S. gave Israel a heads up before it carried out the strikes.
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1 hour(s) ago US used as many as six bunker buster bombs in Iran strike: Hannity
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Sean Hannity said on Saturday night that President Donald Trump gave him details on the U.S. strikes in Iran. According to the "Hannity" host, the U.S. used six bunker buster bombs —each of which weighs 15 tons — in its strikes on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility . The bombs were dropped from American B-2 stealth bombers.
Fordow had two entrances and one ventilation shaft, which likely served as the entrance points for the Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs).
Additionally, 30 Tomahawk missiles launched from U.S. submarines were used in the attacks on the Nanatz and Isfahan facilities. There is speculation that the missiles were shot from Ohio Class Submarine, but there has been no confirmation.
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1 hour(s) ago Israel shifts to ‘essential activity’ only following US strikes on Iran
Israel has shifted its Home Front Command instructions to allow only essential activities for its citizens after the United States’ strike on Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday night.
Minister of Defense Israel Katz determined that the change would be made immediately at 3:45 a.m. local time, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
The changes include limits on educational activities, gatherings and workplaces, except for essential sectors, the IDF said.
The IDF said that the public in Israel is required to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
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Breaking News1 hour(s) ago U.S. Stealth B-2 bombers strike Iran's nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan
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In a major strike after midnight local time, U.S. B-2 stealth bombers targeted and destroyed three of Iran’s most fortified underground nuclear sites.
The mission followed reports of six B-2s taking off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri around midnight. While initial chatter suggested the aircraft were headed west toward Guam, Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin noted the true flight path was likely east, directly toward Iran, in what appears to have been a calculated deception.
A westbound route would have taken 30 hours, too long to match the strike’s timing. A direct eastern route is roughly 15 hours.
The Fordow complex, buried deep beneath a mountain near Qom and considered the crown jewel of Iran’s nuclear program, was the primary target. Griffin reported that multiple passes were likely needed to deliver two 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs or Massive Ordnance Penetrators, into each of the site’s two known entrances.
Each B-2 carries two such bombs. President Trump confirmed in a Truth Social post that a “full payload” was dropped on Fordow.
Natanz and Isfahan, both core to Iran’s uranium enrichment infrastructure, were also hit. Israeli aircraft had tried and failed to penetrate the underground Natanz facility earlier in the week, but U.S. bombers appear to have succeeded.
According to Griffin, Israeli forces spent the past week systematically degrading Iran’s air defenses and missile systems, taking out surface-to-air batteries, command targets, and missile launchers. Since June 12, Israel has eliminated dozens of senior Iranian military officials and more than half of Iran’s mobile ballistic missile capabilities, gaining what officials now describe as air superiority over Iranian skies.
The U.S. strike package included B-2 bombers escorted by F-22 and F-16 fighter jets, and supported by EA-18 Growler electronic warfare aircraft. U.S. Navy destroyers in the eastern Mediterranean also intercepted incoming missiles during the operation.
Roughly 300 U.S. troops remain on the ground inside Israel, operating THAAD and Patriot missile defense systems. Together with Israeli forces, they’ve been intercepting Iranian drones and missiles nightly.
Announced by Trump directly on Truth Social, this marks one of the most aggressive U.S. military strikes in the region in recent memory.
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1 hour(s) ago NYPD increases security at religious, cultural and diplomatic sites after US strikes Iran
The NYPD announced on Saturday night that it was deploying more resources to religious, cultural and diplomatic sites in New York City following the U.S. strikes in Iran.
"We’re tracking the situation unfolding in Iran. Out of an abundance of caution, we're deploying additional resources to religious, cultural, and diplomatic sites across NYC and coordinating with our federal partners. We’ll continue to monitor for any potential impact to NYC," the NYPD wrote on X.
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1 hour(s) ago Israel knew for days that US was 'on board' with attack on Iran: report
Israel reportedly "knew for several days" that the U.S. was planning to strike Iran, Daphna Liel from Israel's News 12 reported. She also said that the two countries deliberately made it seem as though they were at odds to lull Iran into a false sense of security. According to Liel, the goal was to prevent Iran from taking actions to minimize damage from the strikes.
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2 hour(s) ago Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant applauds US strikes in Iran
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant praised President Donald Trump following the U.S. strikes on Iran.
"President Trump took a bold decision for the United States, for Israel, for all of humanity," Gallant wrote on X. "The world is now a safer place."
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Breaking News2 hour(s) ago President Trump to address the nation at 10:00 pm
US President Donald Trump gestures towards reporters after steping off Air Force One upon return to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on June 21, 2025. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday night after announcing three "very successful" strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities to share an upcoming address to the American people.
"I will be giving an Address to the Nation at 10:00 P.M., at the White House, regarding our very successful military operation in Iran. This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU!"
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Breaking News2 hour(s) ago Trump announces successful US attack on Iranian nuclear sites
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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Saturday that the United States has completed what he described as a "very successful attack" on three nuclear sites in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
“All planes are now outside of Iran air space,” Trump wrote in the post. “A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this.”
He concluded his statement with a call for de-escalation: “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Trump’s post comes amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Israeli and U.S. military operations intensifying against Iranian targets.
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2 hour(s) ago Trump silent ahead of National Security Council meeting amid rising tensions with Iran
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President Donald Trump broke from routine on Saturday by offering no public remarks or taking questions from the press as he headed into a high-stakes national security meeting at the White House.
The president, who typically speaks with reporters before major events or foreign policy meetings, remained silent as he entered the Oval Office.
His meeting with the National Security Council comes as Israel’s war with Iran enters its 10th day, with U.S. involvement still on the table.
The White House has yet to release official readouts or additional information regarding the meeting’s agenda, though the ongoing Israeli air campaign against Iran, potential U.S. military involvement, and efforts to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon are expected to be at the forefront.
The unusual lack of comment from the president stands out amid escalating tensions and speculation over possible American intervention.
Trump has previously stated he would make a decision within two weeks on whether to authorize military action.
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3 hour(s) ago Why are B-2 stealth bombers being deployed to Guam, and what could come next?
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As the war between Iran and Israel continues, Fox News confirmed earlier reports that B-2 stealth bombers took off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and headed to Guam.
A Reuters report, quoting one U.S. official, said no order was given to move the planes beyond Guam.
Reuters said it wasn't clear if the deployment was linked to the rising tensions in the Middle East.
The UK Defense Journal reports the stealth bombers were accompanied by eight KC-135 Stratotankers, which would allow for midair refueling.
The journal suggests the bombers’ ultimate destination may be Diego Garcia, a U.S. base in the Indian Ocean.
Retired Navy Cdr. Jim "Puck" Howe told Fox News Digital the stealth bombers "can easily make it" to Guam in a single flight with one mid-air refueling. Howe said the Stratotankers’ fuel capacities are unlikely to keep the B-2s aloft if their ultimate destination is the "significantly farther" island base of Diego Garcia.
Howe says that while the U.S. "could attack [Fordow] from Guam," it "makes a lot more sense" to launch an attack from Diego Garcia due to its proximity to Iran.
Diego Garcia is a base 2,400 miles south of Iran. Its strategic value lies in its deep-water port, a long runway that is "capable of accommodating heavy bombers and advanced satellite communication systems," Aero-News Journal reports.
The U.S. has utilized the base when managing threats from Iran in the past. Two B-2s were deployed to Diego Garcia in March. The Islamic Republic of Iran threatened to attack the U.S. base in April.
It is unclear whether any Iranian ballistic missiles are capable of reaching Diego Garcia. U.S. troops across the Middle East are said to face increased risk of attack should the U.S. enter the conflict.
Each stealth bomber is capable of carrying two 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, which are believed to be the most effective means of destroying the Iranian nuclear site at Fordow, which may be dug in between 300 feet and 2,600 feet below a rocky mountain.
Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital "destroying [Fordow] from the air is a job only the U.S. can do."
This is an excerpt of an article by Fox News' Beth Bailey
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3 hour(s) ago Israel says it killed Iranian commander who helped fund, arm Hamas
The IDF found correspondence between Izadi and Hamas in an underground command center in Gaza. (IDF)
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday said it had killed an Iranian commander who for years helped arm and fund Hamas on behalf of the regime.
Saeed Izadi, commander of the Palestine Corps in the Quds Force, was killed early Saturday during an Israeli strike in the city of Qom.
Izadi was also "one of the orchestrators" of the Oct. 7, 2023, unprovoked Hamas attack on Israel, according to BBC News.
"The blood of thousands of Israelis is on his hands," IDF chief Eyal Zamir said in a statement, calling it a "tremendous intelligence and operational achievement."
Following the killing of Mohammed Sinwar, the head of Hamas’ armed wing, at a hospital in Gaza in May, a joint operation between the IDF and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) discovered an underground command center underneath the hospital.
Israeli troops found documents in the command center revealing that Hamas’ military wing had maintained contact with Izadi in recent months, including Sinwar.
Correspondence between Sinwar and Izadi planning an operation in which Izadi would arm Hamas with $21 million in weapons followed by an additional $25 million in weapons was found in the command center, the IDF said.
"Due to the intensive efforts of the Southern Command, the Intelligence Directorate and the ISA, these two projects to arm Hamas’s military wing in the Gaza Strip with advanced weapons worth tens of millions of dollars did not come to fruition," the IDF said.
Izadi had been sanctioned by the U.S. and U.K. over his ties to the Palestinian militant faction Islamic Jihad, which also helped plan the Oct. 7 terror attacks.
This is an excerpt of an article by Fox News' Brie Stimson.
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Breaking News4 hour(s) ago Israeli Air Force intercepts drone launched toward northern Israel
The Israeli Air Force said early Sunday it successfully intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launched from the east toward Israeli territory.
According to an official X post from the IAF (@IAFsite), the interception came shortly after alerts were triggered between 12:52 a.m. and 12:53 a.m. local time in the areas of Ramat Magshimim and Haspin, located in Israel’s northern Golan Heights region.
“Following alerts that were activated regarding the intrusion of a hostile aircraft between 00:52–00:53 in Ramat Magshimi and Haspin, the Air Force intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle that was launched from the east toward the territory of the State of Israel,” the IAF said in a translated post originally shared in Hebrew.
The origin of the UAV has not yet been confirmed by the IDF, but in recent weeks Israel has faced a growing number of drone and missile attacks launched from Iran and its regional proxies amid the ongoing war.
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4 hour(s) ago Grenell Calls on Musk for help as Iran internet blackout continues
Presidential Envoy for Special Missions of United States Richard Grenell is calling on Elon Musk to activate Starlink internet over Iran as the country remains in a near-total blackout amid war with Israel.
“My friends inside Iran don’t have regular access to information right now,” Grenell posted on X. “Can you turn on @Starlink for free in Iran for the next few weeks, @elonmusk? I’ll chip in a donation and I think others would, too.”
The call comes as Iran has cut internet access across the country, leaving many citizens in the dark about incoming Israeli strikes and unable to reach family.
According to reporting from the Associated Press, the blackout has lasted over 36 hours, with only a few able to connect via VPNs.
Digital rights experts say this is no accident. “The Iranian regime controls the information sphere really, really tightly,” Marwa Fatafta of Access Now told the AP. “It wants to control information.”
Iran has fired more than 450 missiles and 1,000 drones at Israel, but most have been intercepted. At least 24 Israelis have been killed.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry accused Israel of “waging a war on truth,” while blocking foreign media, an ironic claim from one of the world’s worst regimes for jailing journalists, the AP noted.
Internet freedom advocate Mehdi Yahyanejad told the AP that the regime is trying to “hide how badly it’s been hit.” He warned that unrest could erupt once citizens learn the truth.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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4 hour(s) ago Lawmakers split on U.S. military role in Iran as Trump weighs options
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As tensions escalate in the Middle East, lawmakers in Washington are divided over whether President Donald Trump has the authority to authorize U.S. military intervention in Iran without congressional approval.
"I will be supportive of whatever that call is that is made by President Donald Trump," said Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, showing strong backing for the president’s potential use of force.
Even some Democrats are siding with the administration. “I really think it's absolutely appropriate to use our capabilities to destroy the nuclear facilities in Iran,” said Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.
But others insist that any military move beyond defense requires congressional authorization. “If it's going on offense in any way, congressional authorization is needed,” argued Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who plans to force a vote on U.S. involvement. “We shouldn't be in a war if Congress doesn't have the guts to debate it and vote on it.”
The constitutional debate centers on Article II, which names the president commander-in-chief, and Article I, which gives Congress the sole power to declare war. The U.S. hasn’t formally declared war since 1942, but has repeatedly authorized military action through congressional resolutions, including in Vietnam and Iraq.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., warned of escalation. “If there's one strike, there'll be more military involvement, if only because Iran will retaliate,” he said.
Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed to this report.
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6 hour(s) ago Trump's 'backchannel' to Iran collapses as Khamenei vanishes: report
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) gives a thumbs up will greeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan upon his arrival at the South Portico of the White House on November 13, 2019 in Washington, DC. The two leaders will meet in the Oval Office before speaking to the media during an East Room joint news conference later in the day. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump’s attempt to quietly open a diplomatic backchannel with Iran collapsed this week after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei went off the grid, Axios reported Saturday, citing three U.S. officials and a source with direct knowledge of the matter.
According to Axios, Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo？an had worked to arrange a direct meeting between senior U.S. and Iranian officials in Istanbul amid the growing war between Israel and Iran.
The effort reportedly included Trump offering to send Vice President J.D. Vance and White House envoy Steve Witkoff, and offering to attend himself.
But plans unraveled when “Khamenei, who has been in hiding for fear of being assassinated by Israel, couldn’t be reached,” Axios reported.
Without his sign-off, Iranian officials told the Turks they could not proceed, and the meeting was canceled.
In the hours that followed, Trump posted a pointed message on Truth Social: “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”
While a senior White House official told Axios there was “no direct correlation” between the failed talks and the post, the official confirmed the message reflected Trump’s “desire to protect Iranian lives.”
Axios reported that the U.S. had received “signals” from Iran prior to the call with Erdo？an suggesting Tehran was open to talks. Erdo？an relayed the American offer to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, but without Khamenei’s approval, the effort stalled.
According to Axios, Trump has grown “less confident that a diplomatic solution was possible — and more convinced the U.S. would have to join the war to eliminate the Iranian nuclear program.”
The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment or separate confirmation.
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7 hour(s) ago IDF hits Iranian F-14s, missile sites in major strike
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The IDF says it struck deep inside Iran overnight, hitting key military targets as part of Operation “Rising Lion.”
About 60 Israeli fighter jets took part in the operation, targeting missile storage sites, air defenses, and radar systems in central Iran.
An Israeli jet also struck three Iranian F-14 fighter jets on the ground. “The strike was carried out in the heart of Iran,” IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said in a Saturday briefing.
The IDF says it’s focusing on dismantling Iran’s missile production and launch networks. “We are hitting every element in the missile production chain,” Defrin said. He added that Iran’s launch capabilities have been sharply reduced.
The IDF also announced the killing of Saeed Izadi, a senior Quds Force commander linked to Hamas and the October 7 terror attack. Izadi had worked to smuggle weapons and funds to Hamas. His connection to Mohammad Sinwar, a top Hamas leader also killed by the IDF, was confirmed through documents seized in Gaza.
In a separate strike, the IDF eliminated Behnam Shahriyari, responsible for arming Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed groups across the region.
Over the past week, Iran launched more than 1,000 drones at Israel, according to the IDF. Most were intercepted outside Israeli airspace.
Israeli jets, helicopters, and naval forces continue to target UAV infrastructure, destroying around 950 drones before launch.
In the north, the Israeli Navy and Air Force hit Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, including rocket sites and Radwan force structures.
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7 hour(s) ago WATCH: IDF strikes Iranian F-14 jets, expands attacks on military sites
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The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Saturday that its air force targeted and struck three Iranian F-14 fighter jets in central Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
“An air force aircraft recently attacked three Iranian military F14 fighter jets in central Iran,” the IDF originally wrote in Hebrew in a post on X.
The military also released video footage from the operation, showing the precision airstrike on what appear to be parked aircraft.
In addition to the F-14 strike, Israeli fighter jets are currently engaged in further attacks on military infrastructure elsewhere in central Iran. The IDF has not provided additional details about those ongoing strikes.
The Iranian government has yet to respond publicly.
The move follows a wave of IDF operations targeting Iranian missile launchers, UAVs, and military installations over the past 48 hours.
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8 hour(s) ago IDF chief thanks Air Defense troops: 'You are saving lives'
In this photo provided by the Israel Defense Forces, IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks with troops at the Aerial Defense Array’s 136th Battalion on June 21, 2025. Zamir praised their role in intercepting missile and drone threats amid ongoing conflict with Iran. (Israel Defense Forces)
Israel Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the IDF’s 136th Aerial Defense Battalion on Friday, thanking the troops for protecting Israeli civilians from ongoing missile and drone attacks launched by Iran and its allies.
Zamir was joined by Brig. Gen. ‘G’, the Commander of the Aerial Defense Array.
“We are hunting their launchers,” Zamir said. “(Friday), we intercepted three of four launchers just minutes before launch and neutralized them using our systems directly over their heads.”
He praised the soldiers for their efforts and said the world is watching. “The entire world is watching your performance, our performance, and this array’s performance with extraordinary admiration.”
Zamir emphasized the importance of their work. “Without your work, the damage to Israel’s home front and our infrastructure would have been catastrophic,” he said.
“You are saving lives. You are defending the people of Israel. You are a vital shield for this nation,” he added.
He ended with a warning to Israel’s enemies: “Anyone who threatens or challenges the State of Israel will pay a heavy price.”
The IDF’s air defense units have played a key role in recent weeks, intercepting missiles and drones as the conflict with Iran continues.
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8 hour(s) ago Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO says Israel ‘weakening’ Iranian forces with ongoing strikes
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8 hour(s) ago US Embassy in Jerusalem extends closure as State Dept updates travel information
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will remain closed on Sunday and is opening on Monday for "limited in-person consular operations" to help those without valid U.S. passports get update documents. The State Department is now advising Americans seeking to leave Israel to "take the first available option, even if it is not your first choice of destination."
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced on Saturday that the State Department started assisted departure flights for U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents in Israel or the West Bank.
In its announcement, the State Department also provided information for those looking to depart through Egypt or Jordan.
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9 hour(s) ago Israeli Air Force chief says they are 'heavily engaged in suppressing missile fire'
Head of the Israeli Air Force Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar spoke with UAV technicians and operators to thank them for their work in the country's conflict with Iran. He said that they "surprised the Iranians" by blocking a number of missiles.
"If I had the time, I would personally shake the hand of each and every one of you and say: keep it up. This is our generation’s mission— the responsibility is on your shoulders — and you're performing it brilliantly," Bar told the troops.
The Israeli Air Force has played a large role in the conflict, carrying out strikes in Iran and countering Iranian fire.
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9 hour(s) ago IDF releases footage of UAV interception
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On Saturday, the IDF released footage of an Israeli Air Force jet intercepting a UAV that it says was "launched from Iran toward Israeli territory."
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10 hour(s) ago Israeli hostage families make desperate plea to Trump amid escalating tensions with Iran
JERUSALEM—The family members of Israeli hostages held in captivity by the U.S.-designated terrorist movement Hamas published an open letter on Thursday to President Trump, urging him to intervene to help free the 53 remaining people held in Gaza.
"As Iranian missiles streak across the sky above us, our hearts remain consumed by thoughts of our beloved family members enduring brutal Hamas captivity. 53 precious souls—our children, parents, siblings, and spouses—remain trapped in hell.
"For over 620 endless days, they have had no shelter, no family's embrace, no whispered words of comfort. Their time is running out. We write to you united in this unique anguish, yet bound by unshakable faith in your leadership and commitment to bringing our loved ones home," wrote the Israeli group Hostages and Missing Families Forum on the social media platform Truth Social -Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is the parent company of Truth Social.
The family members urged the President to "seize the opportunity while Iran and Hamas are at their weakest point."
President Trump secured the freedom of the 21-year-old American-Israeli Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity on May 12. Eden returned to his hometown in New Jersey on Thursday after nearly 600 days in captivity.
Fox News Digital sent press queries to the White House and the U.S. State Department, seeking comment about the open letter published on Truth Social to President Trump.
This is an excerpt from an article by Benjamin Weinthal.
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10 hour(s) ago Expert warns of 'war of codes' after Iranian crypto exchange gets hacked
As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, most are focused on traditional battlefields: air, land, and sea. However, this battle is playing out on a digital battlefield as well. Lionsgate Network CEO and Founder Bezalel Eithan Raviv spoke with FOX Business about the recent Nobitex hack and its implications on the future of geopolitical conflicts.
"I think it's a game-changer. I think geopolitical efforts and war as we see it is right now playing in different avenues," Raviv said. "We always said that when you trace the funds, you are able to see what's behind the curtain. And now this is another escalation or evolution of how factors or actors or entities within the space are able to target the actual source of funding and change the game for the entire system."
Nobitex, one of Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, was recently the victim of a hack that led to nearly $90 million in losses. The hacking group Gonjeshke Darande, which has ties to Israel, claimed responsibility for the attack. According to Reuters, Gonjeshke Darande has a history of attacking Iran through sophisticated cyber hacks. Though the Israeli government has never formally acknowledged its ties to the group, Israeli media says Gonjeshke Darande is "linked" to the country.
Gonjeshke Darande’s latest apparent anti-Iran hack comes as long-escalating tensions between Tehran and Jerusalem erupted on June 13 with Israel’s historic preemptive attacks. Now, Raviv says that the world is witnessing a new form of warfare with virtually zero lives lost.
"This is a war of codes, really, where casualties in human life are zero and the efforts are only behind the curtain, no ammunition whatsoever," Raviv told FOX Business.
This is an excerpt from a FOX Business article by Rachel Wolf.
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11 hour(s) ago Americans agree with Trump that Iran poses threat to United States: poll
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Amid a week of daily attacks between Middle Eastern juggernauts Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump has repeatedly drilled home a key point.
"IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON," the president wrote on social media.
And speaking with reporters in the Oval Office at the White House, Trump highlighted, "I've been saying for 20 years, maybe longer, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon."
It's a stance U.S. presidents have taken for a couple of decades. And it appears most Americans agree with Trump and his presidential predecessors when it comes to the possibility of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of registered voters questioned in a new Fox News national survey said they think Iran poses a real security threat to the U.S. That's a 13-point boost since Fox News last asked the question six years ago.
And the poll, conducted June 13-16, indicates wide support across the partisan spectrum. Majorities of Republicans (82%), Democrats (69%) and Independents (62%) agreed that Iran poses a threat.
The survey also showed that 78% of those questioned said they were very or extremely concerned about Iran obtaining a nuclear bomb. And eight in 10 said what happens in the Middle East does matter in the U.S.
This is an excerpt from an article by Paul Steinhauser.
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11 hour(s) ago Iranian official warns it would be 'very dangerous' if US joins conflict
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters that it would be "very dangerous" if the U.S. were to get involved in Tehran's war with Israel.
"It is obvious I cannot go into negotiations with the United States when our people are under bombardments under the support of the United States," Araghchi said in a video uploaded by the Associated Press. "Unfortunately, we have heard that the U.S. may join this aggression. That would be very unfortunate, and I think that would be very, very dangerous for everybody."
President Donald Trump has yet to decide whether the U.S. would get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict. However, on Saturday B-2 stealth bombers appeared to be heading for Guam, but it is not clear if this is a sign of upcoming action. Trump is expected to return to the White House on Saturday afternoon where he will receive intelligence briefings.
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11 hour(s) ago IDF international spokesperson explains Israel’s goals in its war with Iran
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IDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani told FOX News' Mike Tobin that Israel's goal is to ensure that Iran is "in disarray."
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12 hour(s) ago Iran appears to threaten the International Atomic Energy Agency chief amid tensions with Israel
Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khmenei, appeared to threaten the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in a post on X.
"Once the war is over, we will deal with Grossi," Larijani wrote on X, according to a translation by Grok. The post is referring to IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.
Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar responded on X, writing, "It would have been unbelievable if it weren’t about Iran. Now they’re openly threatening the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency. A mafia state!"
On Friday, Rossi addressed the U.N. Security Council about the state of the conflict. He called for "maximum restraint" and warned that "military escalation threatens lives and delays indispensable work towards a diplomatic solution to provide assurances about the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear activities."
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12 hour(s) ago IDF chief says Israel executed 'one of the key points' in its war against Iran
IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said on Saturday that the assassination of Saeed Izadi was "one of the key points in the war" with Iran.
"The blood of thousands of Israelis is on his hands. He was the driving force behind the Iran-Hamas axis and a close confidant of [Yahya] Sinwar and [Mohammed] Deif," Zamir said. "His elimination marks a key point in the multi-front war and makes the entire Middle East a safer place."
According to Israel, Izadi, who was the commander of the Quds Force's Palestine Corps, was instrumental in planning and executing Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre . The IDF said Izadi was "responsible for military coordination between the senior commanders of the IRGC and the Iranian regime with key figures in Hamas."
The IDF claims to have taken out several Iranian commanders since its preemptive attack against Tehran on June 13.
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13 hour(s) ago Here’s what a post-Ayatollah Iran could look like if war with Israel leads to regime’s fall
As the Iranian regime reels from sustained Israeli strikes on military and nuclear infrastructure, debate is intensifying over what could come next.
Experts say the end of the Islamic Republic is no longer unthinkable — but warn that what replaces it could either lift the country toward a freer future or plunge it into instability.
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran and a prominent opposition figure, posted yesterday, "Sources inside Iran say that the regime’s command and control structures are collapsing at a rapid pace. Meanwhile, the international community is beginning to realize that the Islamic Republic has no future. Our discussions about a post-Islamic Republic Iran have begun."
"The first thing is revolution is too broad a word," said Behnam Taleblu, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. "The better words are evolution and devolution, meaning if you get something better or something worse. Because this is the Middle East, and fundamentally, things can get worse, not better, when you introduce an exogenous shock."
Taleblu cautioned that both the Iranian opposition and Western governments have failed to prepare for regime collapse because of a long-standing reluctance to engage with the idea of regime change. "By not being able to articulate the necessary political strategy... we are most unprepared," he said.
This is an excerpt from an article by Efrat Lachter and Caitlin McFall.
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13 hour(s) ago Trump must decide on Iran with ‘imperfect’ intel, former CIA chief warns
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14 hour(s) ago Iran's supreme leader names replacements in the event of his assassination: report
Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via Reuters
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly picked potential successors in case he is assassinated in the escalating conflict with Israel, according to the New York Times . The outlet said Khamenei made the "unusual decision" to call on Iran's Assembly of Experts to choose his successor out of three options he provided.
Iranian officials allegedly told the Times that Khamenei is aware that he is at risk of being assassinated by the U.S. or Israel and that he would view it as a martyrdom.
The outlet said that he also selected replacements for military leaders in case more of them are killed.
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14 hour(s) ago B-2 stealth bombers appear to move towards Guam hours before Trump expected at White House
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Six B-2 stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force base in Missouri are heading towards a U.S. Air Force base in Guam, U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News. However, it is not immediately clear whether this is related to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The B-2 can carry two 15-ton bunker buster bombs — something only the U.S. possesses — which experts say could be key in destroying Iran's most heavily protected nuclear facility.
President Donald Trump, who said that he would make a decision on involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, is expected to return to the White House on Saturday afternoon.
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15 hour(s) ago Israel intercepts 40 UAVs, strikes launchers in Iran
The Israeli Air Force said on Saturday that in the overnight hours it intercepted 40 UAVs and struck multiple launchers in Iran that it said was aimed at Israel.
"Overnight (Saturday), 40 UAVs launched from Iran toward the State of Israel were intercepted by the IAF. With this latest interception, the total number of UAVs intercepted since the start of the operation exceeds 470, maintaining a 99% success rate," the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.
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15 hour(s) ago Israel shows aftermath of Iranian missile attack that destroyed a mosque in Haifa
On Saturday, the State of Israel's official X account posted a video tour of a mosque in Haifa that suffered severe damage in an Iranian missile. Amro Hossein, the muezzin of Al-Jarina Mosque, walks through the damage and condemned Iran's actions.
"When [Iran] shot the missile they don't [see a] difference. They don't ask you if you are Muslim, if you are Jewish, if you are Christian, if you are anything," Hossein said. "They attack everyone in this country just for one thing: to smash this country."
Hossein also expressed his faith in Israel's ability to defend itself and to "smash every enemy."
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15 hour(s) ago Israeli strike kills commander of Quds Force from Iranian Revolutionary Guards: IDF
The head of the Palestinian Division in the Quds Force from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards was killed in an Israeli strike in the Iranian city of Qom, according to the Israeli Defense Forces.
The IDF said Saeed Izadi was also a "key coordinator between the Iranian regime and Hamas, and one of the main orchestrators of the October 7 massacre."
"He was responsible for military coordination between the senior commanders of the IRGC and the Iranian regime with key figures in Hamas," it said.
"As part of his role, Izadi was responsible for increasing the financial funding from Iran to Hamas for terrorist activities against Israel," the IDF said. "During the war, he was also responsible for directing Hamas forces operating from Lebanon. Since then, he has been committed to rebuilding Hamas' military wing and ensuring that Hamas remains the controlling authority in Gaza."
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15 hour(s) ago IDF kills commander of IRGC's Quds Force's Weapons Transfer Unit
The Israel Defense Forces said it killed a commander of the Quds Force’s Weapons Transfer Unit in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards in a strike in western Iran.
Behnam Shahriyari "was responsible for all weapons transfers from the Iranian regime to its proxies across the Middle East in order to directly advance the Iranian regime’s plan to destroy Israel," the IDF said.
"Shahriyari also commanded the transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars annually to various terrorist organizations," it continued. "Furthermore, he led the extensive effort to finance and arm these terrorist organizations—an effort that has resulted in the deaths and injuries of many Israeli civilians and soldiers."
He was killed while traveling in western Iran, the IDF said.
"His elimination represents a severe blow to the ability of the terrorist organizations surrounding Israel to regroup and strengthen after being heavily damaged by the IDF during the war," the IDF said.
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16 hour(s) ago China's Xi makes proposal on Israel-Iran conflict, including promoting ceasefire, opening dialogue
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently made a proposal on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which was detailed by Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the U.N.
The proposal includes the position that promoting a ceasefire and ending hostilities is an urgent priority, the stance that ensuring the safety of civilians is of the utmost importance, stressing that opening dialogue and negotiation is the "fundamental way forward" and ensuring that efforts by the international community to promote peace are "indispensable."
Cong reiterated Xi's proposal at Friday's Security Council meeting called by China, Pakistan and Russia.
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16 hour(s) ago US Embassy in Iraq urges Americans not to travel to Iraq after US interests in Iraq targeted by Iran
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq is urging Americans not to travel to Iraq and avoid large gatherings if they must be in the country after US interests in Iraq have been targeted by Iran.
The U.S. State Department maintains a level four "do not travel" advisory for Iraq, saying that Americans should not travel to the country for any reason.
The embassy advises Americans who must travel to Iraq to avoid large gatherings and crowds, keep their phone charged and update their loved ones of their status as well as enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate them in an emergency overseas.
Americans were also encouraged to prepare a plan for emergencies.
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