Iraq’s New Leader Faces Resistance Trying to Bring Militias Under State Control
The Trump administration has demanded that Iraqi leaders distance themselves from Iran and rein in Iran-linked militias that are outside of government control.
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Sources detail Ali Khamenei bunker with blast-resistant room
An underground complex built by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) to protect former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei included a blast-resistant room and escape tunnels beneath central Tehran, according to information received by Iran International.
Tucker Carlson: After 9/11, I was 'hysterical' about Islam
Tucker Carlson: After 9/11, I was 'hysterical' about Islam American political commentator Tucker Carlson has said that after the 9/11 attacks on New York, he was "hysterical" about Muslims, having "bought the lies" about being "under siege from global Islam". In an interview with Sky News, the conservative media personality, who has become a noted critic of Israel and Israeli influence in US politics, said that he along with many Americans had once believed that there were a billion Muslims out there "trying to kill them". “Many times on television I said: 'The problem is Islam.
Trump describes 'extremely liberal' Burnham as 'mayor of a town'
Trump describes 'extremely liberal' Burnham as 'mayor of a town' US President Donald Trump has described Andy Burnham, the British Labour Party politician widely expected to be the next prime minister, as "extremely liberal" and "mayor of some town". Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester, one of Britain's largest urban areas, for nine years. Now an MP, he is expected to succeed outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer, whose relations with Trump cooled when the UK initially rejected a US request to use British bases for strikes on Iran.
Rubio says US wants deal with Iran but not 'at any price'
Rubio says US wants deal with Iran but not 'at any price' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday during his visit to Bahrain that Washington wanted a deal with Iran, but Washington would not compromise its interests to reach an agreement. "We want a deal with Iran, we don't want a deal at any price," Rubio said. "We are open for peace that is enduring and real and doesn't undermine the security and prosperity of the US or its allies," he said.
Bahrain foreign minister welcomes Oman corridor for safe passage through Hormuz
Bahrain foreign minister welcomes Oman corridor for safe passage through Hormuz Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani welcomed on Thursday Oman's announcement of a corridor for the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Al Zayani made the remarks as he chaired a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the country.
Burnham must break with Starmer's dishonest politics, or fail just like him
Burnham must break with Starmer's dishonest politics, or fail just like him Submitted by Jonathan Cook on Tue, 06/23/2026 - 21:05 Even if likely successor Andy Burnham wants change, he'll face formidable external controls and internal constraints from the Labour machine Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation in London on 22 June 2026, after a term characterised by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity (Henry Nicholls/AFP) On Keir Starmer’s announcement on Monday that he was stepping down as Labour leader - and therefore as Britain ’s prime minister - is a remarkable turnaround for the man whose election victory less than two years ago was uniformly heralded as a triumph. In fact, Starmer rode into 10 Downing Street on a grand deception, propped up by the UK’s establishment media, that has proven the key to his undoing. This was a disaster foretold.
Iran Urges Consistent Implementation of UN Charter in Security Council Work
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador to the UN called for an end to double standards in the implementation of Security Council resolutions, stressing that the credibility of the Council depends on its impartiality and full adherence to the UN Charter.
President Describes Unity as Key to Iran’s Strength
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized unity and national cohesion as the main source of Iran’s resilience and regional standing, stressing that solidarity among Iranian institutions and Islamic countries has strengthened the nation in the face of external pressures.
Spokesman Decries US’ Contradictory Stance on MoU
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei criticized the US for a lack of sincerity and contradictory positions regarding understandings with Iran, stressing that Tehran will continue to act with vigilance and based on past experience.
Rubio visits Bahrain seeking Gulf backing for Iran deal
Rubio visits Bahrain seeking Gulf backing for Iran deal US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Bahrain officials on Thursday on the final leg of a trip to the Middle East where he has sought to sell the Trump administration's preliminary Iran accord to skeptical Gulf Arab allies. Rubio has acknowledged his delicate mission in pitching the peace deal to Gulf Arab leaders who fear excessive concessions will strengthen Tehran and reshape the region's security balance and oil flows. Arriving on Wednesday night in Bahrain's capital Manama, which hosts the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, Rubio will also meet with the Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC, a grouping of six Sunni monarchies that also includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait.
World Insights: NATO chief in Washington to soothe strains amid persisting rifts
Analysts caution that this internal divergence -- between those who feel threatened, those who feel obliged, and those who feel fiscally unable -- suggests that Rutte's visit may temporarily "press pause" on the most acute frictions, but Europe's response to U. S. pressure will remain uneven and contested for years to come.
Iran, Saudi Arabia Discuss Regional Developments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia talked about the bilateral relations, ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US, and the latest regional developments.
"This vote puts Iran on notice !": Trump hails Senate reversal on war powers measure
Washington DC [US], June 25 (ANI): US President Donald Trump welcomed Wednesday's late-night (local time) Senate vote that blocked an effort to advance a war powers resolution related to Iran, after two Republican senators changed their positions, shifting the outcome in the administration's favour. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, 'Wow!
"There are moments when you must know how to tell even POTUS what we stand for": Israel PM
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 25 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that although the Hezbollah is still in Lebanon, they are destroying its infrastructure. Netanyahu, while speaking at the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel Conference, said that Israel will tell even the President of the United States what it stands for.
Hardline revolt targets Ghalibaf over US agreement
Resistance to Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's leadership, both as parliament speaker and chief negotiator, appears to be growing, though it remains confined to a small but vocal group of ultraconservative lawmakers.
Inspections of Iran's nuclear sites 'going to happen', says IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi
Fukushima [Japan], June 25 (ANI): International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said that IAEA inspectors will gain access to Iran's uranium enrichment sites, EuroNews reported, contradicting Iran's claims. Speaking to reporters at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on Wednesday, Grossi said that the MoU signed by the US and Iran leaves no room for ambiguity.
'Iran is ready to establish ties in economic field with India': Iran's Minister of Petroleum
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Mohsen Paknejad, Minister of Petroleum of Iran arrived in Delhi for meetings related to energy cooperation among BRICS member states. Upon his visit on Wednesday, Paknejad said that Iran is ready to have relations in economic fields with India. 'As you know, we have had historical relations between Iran and India for a long time, for centuries, as you know.
President's economic reality check fuels Iran's US deal debate
President Masoud Pezeshkian's unusually blunt remarks about Iran's economic crisis have intensified infighting over Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's position on the US-Iran agreement.
59% of Americans say they lack confidence in the Iran deal.
When it comes to the deal, there is a political divide, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.
