Israeli government official criticizes Turkish president for alleged inflammatory rhetoric.
Live Updates: Middle East Conflict
Stay informed with the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
18:30: Israeli PM Yair Tzion dismisses Erdogan's remarks on Iran as "provocative" and "inflammatory." He calls for a peaceful resolution to the escalating tensions.
18:15: A high-level Israeli delegation visits the White House to discuss the strategy against Iran with President Donald Trump.
17:55: U.S. Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, defies Senate Intelligence Committee demands to reveal whether he presented options for an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.
17:30: U.S. President, Donald Trump, speaks with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, discussing the ongoing conflict and the possibility of mediation. Putin declines, citing commitment to resolving internal conflicts first.
17:00: Iranian Foreign Minister, Javad Zarif, denies allegations of asking the U.S. for negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. He reiterates Iran's stance that they do not negotiate under duress.
16:45: Trump refuses to commit to a clear course regarding Iran, stating he could choose to attack or not, while still considering further negotiations.
16:20: The Israeli Army posts messages to concerned Iranians on social media, directing them to contact Mossad, Israel's national intelligence agency, for potential ways to improve their situation.
16:00: A unique bunker-busting bomb, the GBU-57, is said to be the U.S's preferred weapon for attacking Iran's underground nuclear facilities, capable of penetrating up to 61 meters deep.
15:45: Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, claims Israel's air forces have destroyed Iran's internal security headquarters.
15:25: Multiple explosions are reported in Tehran, with black smoke columns seen rising in the city's eastern and southeastern parts.
15:00: Experts estimate that to completely disable Iran's nuclear program, the Fordo facility, the heart of the operation, would also need to be destroyed, but this is almost impossible with conventional means.
Politics
Expert Sees Only One Winner: "Regime Change in Iran is a Dangerous Game"
As of mid-June 2025, the game of regime change in Iran is proving to be a dangerous and volatile one. The potential consequences could destabilize the entire region.
Klemens Fischer, an expert in foreign policy, has warned against regime change, highlighting recent experiences in other countries involving the U.S. in similar situations, which have significantly increased the instability in those areas.
Sources: ntv.de, ino/mpa/dpa/rts/AFP/DJ
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- The ongoing Middle East conflict, marked by the clash between Israel and Iran, is a crucial topic for political cooperation, as world leaders seek peaceful resolutions to prevent escalation and promote peace and security.
- As the prospect of regime change in Iran continues to pose risks, analyst Klemens Fischer emphasizes the potential dangers, drawing parallels with the US's historical involvement in similar conflicts, which often exacerbated instability rather than fostering peace and security.
