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ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Israel strikes Iranian nuclear facility and military bases in Ahvaz and Mahshahr
Israeli forces struck multiple Iranian targets on June 21, including military infrastructure in the southwestern cities of Ahvaz and Mahshahr.
Russia warns Western 'regime change' plans for Iran will trigger refugee crisis and destroy Europe
Russian Federation Council senator Alexey Pushkov accused Western nations of plotting regime change in Iran, warning such policies would ultimately destroy the West itself.
5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Iran's Semnan province
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Sarkheh in Iran's Semnan province on June 20 at 21:19 local time.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran launches 17th wave of missile strikes against Tel Aviv
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched its 17th wave of missile strikes against Israel on June 20 as the war between the countries continues into second week.
Iran will not negotiate missile capabilities with anyone, foreign minister says
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country will not negotiate its missile capabilities with any party during talks with European officials in Geneva.
COMMENT: weighing up the economic cost of the Israel-Iran war
“The longer and more intense the conflict becomes, the greater the economic cost,” said James Swanston, a Middle East and North Africa economist with Capital Economics, in a note.
Iran appoints Brigadier General Mohammad Karami as IRGC ground force commander
Iran's commander-in-chief has appointed Brigadier General Mohammad Karami as commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ground forces.
US moving military assets into striking range of Iran
US President Donald Trump has not committed himself to joining Israel in the war against Iran, but he is moving military assets to within striking range of Tehran to keep that option open.
Iran fires 30 missiles at Israel, strikes Soroka Hospital in Beersheba
Iran launched more than 20 missiles towards central and southern Israel on June 19, scoring a direct hit on Soroka Hospital in Beersheba.
Gas flowing from Iran to Turkey without interruption, says minister
Fifth of Turkey's oil imports pass Strait of Hormuz. Ankara confident it could replace these shipments if passage was disrupted amid conflict.
COMMENT: Four scenarios of how the Israel-Iran conflict might play out from Capital Economics
As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to unfold, the geopolitical uncertainty has prompted wide-ranging assessments of how it might play out. Analysts at Capital Economics have outlined four plausible scenarios.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: US told Turkey war was imminent. There’s more to Ankara’s stance on conflict than meets the eye
Israeli jets entered Turkish airspace. Erdogan hardly blinked.
Iran's Supreme Leader warns US military intervention would bring irreparable damage
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any US military intervention would result in "irreparable damage," whilst declaring the Iranian nation will not surrender to imposed war or peace.
India likely to maintain neutral stance in Iran-Israel conflict
While New Delhi supports non-proliferation, it does not favour unilateral military solutions. A full-scale Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities could lead to regional chaos and spike oil prices, directly hurting Indian economic interests.
Iran cryptocurrency exchange loses $81mn in hacker attack
Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex has suffered a cyberattack resulting in losses exceeding $81.7mn, with the hacker group Predatory Sparrow claiming responsibility.
Pakistan evacuation speaks volumes as diplomats’ families, non-essential staff depart Iran
Pakistan has begun evacuating the families of its diplomatic personnel and some non-essential staff from Iran, a senior official from the Foreign Ministry confirmed on June 17.
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Malaysia backs Iran’s retaliation against Israel, markets in Asia react
In a bold diplomatic stance, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim declared Malaysia’s support for Iran’s retaliation against Israel, citing the country’s right to defend its national dignity.
Indonesia caught between a rock and a hard place on the Iran-Israel conflict
As open hostilities once again affect millions in the Middle East, 42 Indonesian citizens have found themselves stranded in Tel Aviv after Israel closed its main international airport.
Armenians fear regional conflict as Iran-Israel war continues
Growing unease in Armenia that a destabilised Iran could give Azerbaijan the confidence to pursue its territorial ambitions.
TEHRAN BLOG: residents stockpile supplies as Israel-Iran tensions escalate
Tehran's residents remain behind despite calls by President Donald Trump to evacuate the city of 12mn.