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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 22.06.2025.
It displays 183 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.06.2025 ⇢ The Day America Bombed Iran
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Shortly after midnight, Trump announced that American forces had struck three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking direct US entry into the Israel-Iran conflict. The president declared the facilities "completely and totally obliterated" following what Pentagon officials later designated "Operation Midnight Hammer," involving seven B-2 bombers on a 37-hour mission carrying 14 bunker-buster bombs.
Trump addressed the nation at 10 PM, warning Iran to choose between "peace and tragedy" while suggesting more targets remained available. The strikes contradicted his earlier two-week diplomatic timeline and represented the largest B-2 bomber operation in history.
Iran's Parliament responded by voting to close the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies. Trump later posted "MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN," hinting at regime change despite administration claims otherwise. Democrats condemned the strikes as unconstitutional, while Trump banished Republican Thomas Massie from MAGA for questioning their legality. Russia claimed multiple nations were prepared to supply Iran with nuclear weapons.
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The New York Times
The campaign event by Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller, came as Andrew Cuomo, the front-runner, appeared with the mother of a murder victim.
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The New York Times
The campaign event by Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller, came as Andrew Cuomo, the front-runner, appeared with the mother of a murder victim.
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The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has condemned U.S. strikes on three of the country’s nuclear facilities and vowed that it will “never” halt its nuclear program, according to Iranian media reports.
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The Daily Beast
Some Democrats are now calling for the president’s impeachment.
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The Boston Globe
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The Boston Globe
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Los Angeles Times
President Trump warned Tehran against retaliation against the U.S., saying Iran can choose between “peace or tragedy.”
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One America News
Authorities in major United States cities are on high alert following U.S. strikes on Iran.
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The Daily Beast
The president risks his future by going to war with Iran.
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The attack marks a major escalation in the burgeoning war between Iran and Israel and came despite years of promises by President Trump to keep the U.S. from entering another Middle East conflict.
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01:53⇢America Bombs Iran
⌨The newspapers report that the United States directly entered the Israel-Iran conflict by striking three Iranian nuclear sites using B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs (ABC News, Boston Globe, Fox News, LA Times, NPR, USA Today, Washington Post). Trump declared the facilities "completely and totally obliterated" and called the operation a "spectacular military success," while warning Iran to choose between "peace or tragedy" (CBS, CNN, NY Post, The Hill, AP News). Despite Trump's warning, Iran retaliated with attacks on Israel following the US strikes (Fox News). The military action represents a major escalation that contradicts Trump's previous promises to avoid Middle East conflicts (NPR, The Atlantic). US cities have increased alert levels following the strikes, while critics argue Trump acted without constitutional authority (Reason, One America News Network). The strikes specifically targeted the Fordow underground facility along with Natanz and Isfahan sites (USA Today, Breitbart).
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The U.S. reached out to Iran diplomatically to say the strikes are all the U.S. plans and that regime change efforts are not planned, sources said.
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The Epoch Times
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Associated Press
President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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New York Post
President Trump caught the world off-guard Saturday by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites — after his apparently strategic deception indicating that such strikes weren’t imminent and trickery with the deployment of US Air Force B-2 bombers.
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Associated Press
President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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The 40,000 U.S. troops in the Middle East are vulnerable to counterattacks from Iran, not to mention other U.S. citizens in the region.
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Los Angeles Times
Valorie Van-Dieman
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President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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The Daily Beast
Rubio, Vance and Hegseth battle for prime position as Trump announces new U.S. war.
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The world braced for a potential retaliation by Iran after the US attacked several important nuclear sites.
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President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi threatened to retaliate against the US after President Trump bombed three of the country’s nuclear sites Saturday, warning the strikes will have ‘everlasting consequences.”
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Follow The Post’s live updates as the US launches airstrikes against Iran on President Trump’s orders — backing Israel in its campaign to destroy Tehran’s nuclear program.
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Defense chief spoke as the world braces for a potential retaliation by Iran after the US attacked several important nuclear sites.
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The Epoch Times
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Follow The Post’s live updates as the US launches airstrikes against Iran on President Trump’s orders — backing Israel in its campaign to destroy Tehran’s nuclear program.
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Defense chief spoke as the world braces for a potential retaliation by Iran after the US attacked several important nuclear sites.
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08:31⇢America's Biggest Bomber Strike
⌨The newspapers report that Trump struck three Iranian nuclear facilities using B-2 bombers with bunker-buster weapons, declaring the sites "completely and fully obliterated" (CBS, NY Post, AP News, Boston Globe). The Pentagon held briefings detailing the moment Trump decided to carry out the strikes, with the US dropping 14 massive bunker busters in what sources describe as the biggest B-2 bomber strike ever (Fox News, NY Post, ABC News). The US reached out diplomatically to Iran stating no additional strikes are planned and regime change is not intended (CBS). Hezbollah announced it will not join the fight following the US attacks (Newsweek). Political rivals are using Trump's war speech to position themselves for the presidential race, with Rubio, Vance and Hegseth battling for prime position (The Daily Beast). The US remains on high alert for Iranian retaliation after the nuclear strikes (USA Today).
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President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the U.S. had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, and that he would be addressing the nation at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. He called on Iran to seek peace.
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Defense chief spoke as the world braces for a potential retaliation by Iran after the US attacked several important nuclear sites.
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The defense secretary says Iran’s nuclear ambitions were ‘obliterated’ by US military strikes
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President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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The 40,000 U.S. troops in the Middle East are vulnerable to counterattacks from Iran, not to mention other U.S. citizens in the region.
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Iran’s nuclear ambitions were ‘obliterated,’ Hegseth says. Iran says it has to respond, calling the US a ‘lawless bully.’
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Operation Midnight Hammer included seven B-2 Spirit bombers, 125 total aircraft and more than 75 precision-guided weapons, the Joint Chiefs chairman said.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the U.S. had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, and that he would be addressing the nation at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. He called on Iran to seek peace.
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The Epoch Times
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The Washington Post
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The Epoch Times
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Even as the president suggested he was open to negotiations, he already made up his mind.
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Operation Midnight Hammer included seven B-2 Spirit bombers, 125 total aircraft and more than 75 precision-guided weapons, the Joint Chiefs chairman said.
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One America News
The United States has bombed three nuclear sites in Iran including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
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The US strike on Iranian nuclear sites — dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer” — was the biggest ever attack by B-2 stealth bombers, and the longest flight the aircraft have made since 2001. It also marked the first time that the US…
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Artificial intelligence technologies are leading us to a critical juncture, forcing a fundamental rethinking of both work and the welfare state. This is a field where early surrender, allowing capital to shape the future, is not an option.
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One America News
During a press briefing on Sunday morning from the Pentagon, U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth disclosed that the United States utilized decoy tactics as a key component of the successful ‘Operation Midnight Hammer.’
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President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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The Daily Beast
The highly classified strike involved the use of 75 precision-guided weapons to hit the core of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
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09:33⇢Pentagon Details Iran Strike
⌨The newspapers report that Pentagon officials provided detailed briefings on "Operation Midnight Hammer," revealing the use of seven B-2 Spirit bombers, 125 total aircraft, and over 75 precision-guided weapons including 14 bunker-buster bombs targeting Iran's Fordow site (CBS, CNN, NY Post, Pentagon). Defense Secretary Hegseth emphasized that the US "does not seek war" or regime change in Iran, despite Trump's military escalation (AP News, The Daily Beast). The operation marked the biggest B-2 bomber raid in history and the longest flight since 2001, with officials disclosing that decoy tactics were employed ahead of the strikes (NY Post, One America News Network). USA Today warns that 40,000 American troops stationed in the Middle East now face risk of Iranian counterattacks following the nuclear site bombings.
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The Boston Globe
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Associated Press
President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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The Boston Globe
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the U.S. had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, and that he would be addressing the nation at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. He called on Iran to seek peace.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised President Donald Trump for America’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. airstrikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities. Here's how world leaders are reacting.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the U.S. had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, and that he would be addressing the nation at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. He called on Iran to seek peace.
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One America News
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine held a press conference at the Pentagon on Sunday.
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Los Angeles Times
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says America “does not seek war” with Iran in the aftermath of a surprise attack overnight on three of that country’s nuclear sites
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave new details Sunday morning about the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear sites.
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Associated Press
President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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11:35⇢Iran Closes Hormuz Strait
⌨The newspapers report that Trump administration officials are emphasizing diplomatic intentions following the Iranian nuclear strikes, with Defense Secretary Hegseth and Vice President Vance stating the US "does not seek war" and urging Iran to pursue "the path of peace" (Fox News, LA Times, NPR, AP News). However, Iran's Parliament voted to close the Straits of Hormuz in retaliation for the attacks (Newsweek). Pentagon briefings revealed conflicting assessments of the operation's success, with a general reportedly undercutting Hegseth's claims that the mission was a "massive success" (The Daily Beast). Anti-war advocates are demanding Trump "return to diplomatic path" while legal experts argue the strikes were unlawful without congressional authorization (Common Dreams, Reason). World leaders are responding to the strikes, though specific reactions remain unclear from the coverage (USA Today). The administration faces questions about next steps, with multiple sources noting significant unknowns about potential consequences (Slate).
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Associated Press
President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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New York Post
The move, which could block $1 billion in oil shipments per day, is likely to send oil prices soaring.
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One America News
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that an Iranian military response to U.S. strikes would be “the worst mistake they’ve ever made.”
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"Operation Midnight Hammer," the U.S. strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities, used more than a dozen 30,000-pound "bunker busters."
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The Daily Beast
With the defense secretary’s track record on infosec, even his supporters are astounded he managed to keep the lid on this one.
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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the American operation an "outrageous, grave and unprecedented violation" of the United Nations Charter and international law.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the U.S. had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, and that he would be addressing the nation at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. He called on Iran to seek peace.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the U.S. had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, and that he would be addressing the nation at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. He called on Iran to seek peace.
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The Daily Beast
The country’s nuclear capabilities, which U.S. intelligence downplayed earlier this week, were not the true impetus for the attack.
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Vice President JD Vance stated on Sunday that the United States is not at war with Iran, but rather “we’re at war with Iran’s nuclear program.”
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See satellite images of the Iran strikes, a detailed timeline of the operation and the location of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Daily Beast
The highly classified strike involved the use of 75 precision-guided weapons to hit the core of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
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Associated Press
President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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One America News
Iran’s parliament backed a measure on Sunday to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime passage that accounted for 20 percent of global petroleum liquid consumption in 2024.This comes after the United States carried out targeted attacks on key nuclear facilities Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan to decimate Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
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As the world reacted to news of U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, international officials largely responded with alarm and calls for restraint.
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The New York Times
Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate and activist, returned to New York after more than three months in detention. The U.S. is seeking to deport him.
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New York Post
There’s also enough room for one pilot to lay down and rest while the other flies the batwing jet.
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See satellite images of the Iran strikes, a detailed timeline of the operation and the location of the Strait of Hormuz.
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15:02⇢Iran Threatens Oil Route Closure
⌨The newspapers report that Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday, with officials revealing new operational details about "Operation Midnight Hammer" involving B-2 bombers on a 37-hour mission equipped with basic amenities like toilets and microwaves (NY Post, USA Today, CBS). Intelligence reports indicate Netanyahu knew of the strike plan at least 24 hours beforehand (Newsweek). Iran's Parliament responded by backing measures to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route handling 20% of global petroleum consumption (One America News Network, The Hill). Military officials contradicted Defense Secretary Hegseth's claims of "massive success," suggesting internal disagreements about the operation's effectiveness (The Daily Beast). The international community reacted with alarm and calls for restraint, while Trump administration officials emphasized they do not seek broader war despite the escalation (NPR, Boston Globe, LA Times).
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The world is watching to see whether Tehran responds to the U.S. military strikes as leaders urge Iran to negotiate.
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There’s also enough room for one pilot to lay down and rest while the other flies the batwing jet.
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The Daily Beast
Representative Thomas Massie had claimed that the president’s strikes were “not constitutional.”
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One America News
Newly released satellite images showcase the aftermath of the 30,000 pound “bunker-buster” bombs the United States dropped on Iranian nuclear facilities.
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The Washington Post
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After the U.S. took military action against three nuclear sites in Iran, reaction across the political spectrum was swift with many Democrats decrying the president's "unilateral" strikes.
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President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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Los Angeles Times
U.S. military officials said its precision strikes against Iran’s three main nuclear facilities caused “extremely severe damage and destruction.”
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One America News
Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev warned that multiple nations are “ready” to supply Iran with nuclear warheads following the United States’ airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday.
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Associated Press
President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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It took less than half a year for Donald Trump to renege on the promises he incessantly made on the campaign trail and plunge the country into another dumb Middle East war no one wants.
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17:21⇢Constitutional Crisis Over Iran Strikes
⌨The newspapers report escalating tensions following Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with Iran considering closing the Strait of Hormuz while the US deploys 40,000 troops in the region (The Hill, LA Times). Trump posted about regime change after claiming Iran's nuclear sites were "completely obliterated," contradicting earlier administration statements about not seeking regime change (Fox News, AP News). The strikes face intense political backlash, with Democrats and some Republicans questioning their constitutionality, leading Trump to banish GOP Representative Thomas Massie from MAGA for calling the strikes unconstitutional (NPR, Mother Jones, The Daily Beast, HuffPost). International leaders warn of dangerous escalation, with the UN chief calling it a "perilous turn" and Russia's Medvedev claiming multiple nations are ready to supply Iran with nuclear weapons (Washington Post, Newsweek, One America News Network).
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The Boston Globe
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Associated Press
President Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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The Atlantic
The U.S. strikes on Iran may have been necessary, but the manner in which Trump acted should raise alarms about what lies ahead.
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So far, any chemical and radioactive contamination seems confined to the nuclear sites hit by U.S. bombs
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One America News
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned about potential terrorist sleeper cells activating in the United States following the U.S. attack against Iranian nuclear facilities.
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The Daily Beast
“We have bent over backwards to create a deal with these people,” the secretary of State said.
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Los Angeles Times
Alexander Sammon
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The world is watching to see whether Tehran responds to the U.S. military strikes as leaders urge Iran to negotiate.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
It was an unprecedented attack years in the making, with some last-minute misdirection meant to give the operation a powerful element of surprise.
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The Washington Post
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump declared that U.S. airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities were “hard and accurate,” and led to “monumental” damage.
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The Daily Beast
There was a clear message from the Trump administration Sunday, until the president stepped in.
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20:30⇢Trump Claims "Monumental" Iran Nuclear Damage
⌨The newspapers report that Trump claimed US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused "monumental" and "extremely severe damage," with the Pentagon and IAEA now assessing the extent of destruction (Trump, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CNN, The Epoch Times, Washington Post). Trump introduced a new slogan "MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN" while hinting at potential regime change, contradicting his administration's earlier messaging about not seeking such outcomes (ABC News, Fox News, The Daily Beast). Democrats attacked the bombing as "illegal" while the Department of Homeland Security warned of potential terrorist sleeper cells activating in the US following the airstrikes (HuffPost, One America News Network, USA Today). Environmental concerns emerged with NPR reporting that radioactive contamination appears confined to the targeted nuclear sites without widespread environmental impact.
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Mother Jones
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Breitbart News
The mission to destroy the Iranian nuclear facility at Fordow could only be accomplished with a special type of bomb, the 15-ton Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which can only be carried by one plane — the B-2 Spirit bomber. The bombers made an incredible 37-hour roundtrip flight from Missouri to successfully attack their targets.
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Breitbart News
The mission to destroy the Iranian nuclear facility at Fordow could only be accomplished with a special type of bomb, the 15-ton Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which can only be carried by one plane — the B-2 Spirit bomber. The bombers made an incredible 37-hour roundtrip flight from Missouri to successfully attack their targets.
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The New York Times
Being a new homeowner comes with a steep learning curve, especially in New York City.
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The world is watching to see whether Tehran responds to the U.S. military strikes as leaders urge Iran to negotiate.
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Breitbart News
The mission to destroy the Iranian nuclear facility at Fordow could only be accomplished with a special type of bomb, the 15-ton Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which can only be carried by one plane — the B-2 Spirit bomber. The bombers made an incredible 37-hour roundtrip flight from Missouri to successfully attack their targets.
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The mission to destroy the Iranian nuclear facility at Fordow could only be accomplished with a special type of bomb, the 15-ton Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which can only be carried by one plane — the B-2 Spirit bomber. The bombers made an incredible 37-hour roundtrip flight from Missouri to successfully attack their targets.
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