Pentagon says strike on Iran’s nuclear sites was not aimed at ‘regime change’
“This mission was not and has not been about regime change,” Hegseth said.
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Qatar urges restraint after US strikes on Iran, warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’
Qatar said it “regrets the deterioration of the situation” and emphasized the urgent need to resolve tensions through peaceful means.
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Saudi Arabia calls for restraint after US strikes on Iran
Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its opposition to violations of Iranian sovereignty, echoing an earlier statement released on June 13.
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Iran says US has begun a ‘dangerous war’ with strikes on nuclear sites
The ministry said the US bore “full responsibility” for the outcome of what it called a “heinous crime.”
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UN watchdog reports no radiation spike at Iranian sites after US strikes
The full extent of damage to the nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan — remains unclear.
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Explainer: What we know about US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities
The United States targeted three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities: Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.
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Israel claims killing of two Iranian commanders as conflict enters second week
The Israeli military said it had “eliminated” Behnam Shahriyari, a senior Quds Force official, in a targeted strike on his.
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New York Times: Khamenei names potential successors in case he is killed
The Times report said Khamenei is intent on ensuring a swift and orderly transition should he be killed.
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White House sees ‘substantial chance” for renewed negotiations with Iran
Leavitt clarified that the role of U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in the Geneva talks remained uncertain.
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Trump tells Iran’s supreme leader ‘good luck’ after defiant remarks
“It’s already run out — that’s why we’re doing what we’re doing," Trump said.