As airstrikes intensify, Iranians are flocking to the borders

As airstrikes intensify, Iranians are flocking to the borders

Sandwiched between the barren mountains straddling the nearly 600-kilometre-long border between Iran and Turkey, families pull suitcases and push strollers through a heavily secured gate toward waiting taxis and vans. Some are fleeing Iran to escape the intensifying airstrikes while others are trying to enter the country to reunite with families after days of internet … Read more

Donald Trump calls ‘obliteration’ an correct description of harm to Iran’s nuclear amenities

Donald Trump calls ‘obliteration’ an correct description of harm to Iran’s nuclear amenities

A satellite image shows the Fordo nuclear facility in Iran in this handout image dated June 14, 2025. Maxar Technologies | Via Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday disputed Iranian attempts to downplay the strikes on its nuclear facilities, stressing that “obliteration” was an accurate description, even though the full extent of the damage … Read more

Presidents’ ordering navy motion with out Congress’ approval has grow to be routine. Here is why.

Presidents’ ordering navy motion with out Congress’ approval has grow to be routine. Here is why.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s decision to order strikes in Iran — among the most consequential he has made as commander in chief — is the latest example of a U.S. president’s taking military action without first seeking congressional approval. And experts say that, while his power over American armed forces isn’t absolute, there’s most … Read more

If Iran closes Strait of Hormuz regime can be committing ‘financial suicide’ says US

If Iran closes Strait of Hormuz regime can be committing ‘financial suicide’ says US

The US has warned Iran that closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to American strikes on its nuclear sites would be ‘economic suicide’ as the UK is warned it could be hit hard 04:18, 23 Jun 2025Updated 04:20, 23 Jun 2025 Iranian protesters and a child step on a poster with a vampire-like illustration … Read more

U.S. joins Iran-Israel warfare stoking worries about oil volatility

U.S. joins Iran-Israel warfare stoking worries about oil volatility

Oil prices jumped more than 7% on Friday, hitting their highest in months after Israel said it struck Iran, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising worries about disrupted oil supplies. Eli Hartman | Reuters Oil markets are entering a new phase of uncertainty after the U.S. entered the war between Iran and … Read more

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton left Recreation 7 of the NBA Finals with an damage

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton left Recreation 7 of the NBA Finals with an damage

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton left Game 7 of the NBA Finals in the first quarter with a right leg injury. The Pacers announced during the second quarter that Haliburton would not return with what they called “a lower right leg injury,” per the ABC broadcast. After he received a pass near the top of … Read more

UK navy bases on ‘highest degree’ pink alert after US bombing of Iran

UK navy bases on ‘highest degree’ pink alert after US bombing of Iran

The British armed forces are on the highest level of alert for drone strikes after the US bombing of Iran, the Defence Secretary has confirmed 03:10, 23 Jun 2025Updated 03:23, 23 Jun 2025 British rocket launchers firing against their targets (stock image) British forces stationed throughout the Middle East have been placed on heightened alert … Read more

Have Trump’s Iran strikes bolstered or eroded his credibility?

Have Trump’s Iran strikes bolstered or eroded his credibility?

U.S. and Israeli flags projected on the historic walls of the Old City near Hebron Gate in Jerusalem, Israel, on June 22, 2025. Gazi Samad | Anadolu | Getty Images United States on Saturday conducted air strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear sites, entering Israel’s war against Tehran. The timing was unexpected. On Thursday, U.S. … Read more

Mahmoud Khalil describes ICE detention, decries Columbia ‘hypocrisy’

Mahmoud Khalil describes ICE detention, decries Columbia ‘hypocrisy’

Mahmoud Khalil, recently released from immigration custody, on Sunday described the conditions of his detention and decried the “hypocrisy” of Columbia University, where he is a graduate student. “Who is Mahmoud Khalil?” he asked as he spoke to the media and supporters on the steps of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New … Read more

Inflation ‘catastrophe’ looms if Iran’s leaders log out on response to US strikes

Inflation ‘catastrophe’ looms if Iran’s leaders log out on response to US strikes

Shutting the vital Strait of Hormuz would be bad news for economies around the world, experts have warned after the measure was passed by Iran’s parliament today Iran could approve a measure that causes costs to rise(Image: undefined via Getty Images) The world could soon be braced for an inflation “disaster” after Iran’s parliament approved … Read more