In a significant escalation, the Israeli Air Force conducted a long-range strike on an Iranian refueling aircraft at Mashhad Airport, a distance of roughly 2,300 kilometers from Israel. This operation, part of Operation Rising Lion, represents the IDF’s furthest strike to date. The attack targeted Iranian military assets, demonstrating Israel’s extended reach and capabilities. The incident signals a heightened level of tension between Israel and Iran.
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President Trump rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, fearing it would escalate the already volatile conflict between Israel and Iran. The White House deemed the Israeli proposal too risky, potentially destabilizing the region. Despite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s claim that Israel will “do what we need to do,” his spokesperson later dismissed reports of the assassination plan as “fake.” Meanwhile, President Trump issued warnings to Iran while simultaneously predicting a swift resolution to the conflict between Israel and Iran.
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Following Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, Iranian General Mohsen Rezaei claimed Pakistan pledged nuclear retaliation against Israel should Israel use nuclear weapons first. While Pakistan publicly voiced support for Iran and called for Muslim unity against Israel, no Pakistani official confirmed Rezaei’s assertion regarding nuclear weapons. The conflict resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with Iran and Israel exchanging missile strikes. Rezaei also stated Iran possesses undisclosed military capabilities.
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Simultaneous protests against mass tourism erupted across Spain, Italy, and Portugal, fueled by concerns over unaffordable housing, increased living costs, and the disruption of city life. Demonstrations, including one in Barcelona where protesters were encouraged to use water pistols against tourists, highlight the growing tension between residents and the influx of visitors. Organizers cite the negative impacts of overtourism on local culture and businesses, pushing residents out of their neighborhoods due to rising housing prices. The protests come amidst a backdrop of record-breaking tourism numbers in Spain and across Europe.
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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, supported by other defense components, successfully struck a Russian military-industrial complex facility in Yelabuga, Tatarstan. This facility was a key producer, tester, and launcher of attack UAVs used against Ukrainian infrastructure. The General Staff confirmed the strike reached its target, and assessment of the results is ongoing. The attack follows an earlier report from the head of Tatarstan confirming a Ukrainian drone strike in the Yelabuga district.
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Radio Svoboda’s investigation details the killings of six Bucha residents—Andrii Matviychuk, Vitalii Karpenko, Volodymyr Rubailo, Dmytro Konovalov, Valerii Kizilov, and Ihor Horodetskyi—potentially linking four soldiers from the Russian 234th Airborne Assault Regiment: Sergeant Artem Dementiev, Lieutenant Artem Tareyev, Sergeant Vladimir Borzunov, and Captain Yevheniy Plyusnin. The investigation meticulously reconstructs three days of events in March 2022, utilizing surveillance footage, eyewitness testimonies, and victim family accounts. Analysis of this evidence, including a confirmed interview with Borzunov, points towards the Russian army’s culpability in these civilian deaths. Previously unseen footage from security cameras further supports these findings.
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Following widespread protests against his administration’s immigration policies, President Trump ordered federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations in major Democratic-run cities, aiming for a “single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.” This directive, escalating daily arrests from 650 to at least 3,000, comes despite a simultaneous pause on arrests in industries like agriculture and hospitality due to concerns about economic impact. The announcement was made via social media, coinciding with Trump’s departure for the G7 summit. The President attributed the relative calm in Los Angeles to the presence of National Guard troops.
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Early on June 14th, Ukrainian Defense Intelligence agents successfully sabotaged a Kaliningrad power substation, disabling military and industrial facilities. The operation involved draining coolant from a transformer, resulting in a fire and significant damage estimated at $5 million. This attack underscores Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian military capabilities within Russia itself and occupied territories. The action was framed as a continuation of Ukraine’s strategy to deny Russia a safe rear area.
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For the first time, an IDF Arabic-speaking spokesperson, Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, issued a Persian-language evacuation warning to Iranians. The urgent notice specifically targeted individuals at Iranian weapons manufacturing facilities and associated sites. It urged immediate evacuation and a prohibition on returning until further notice. This unprecedented communication directly addressed Iranian citizens, prioritizing their safety.
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