Trump:
Trump: Iran realizes it can't have nuclear weapons
US President Trump says the war with Iran is going “very well," emphasizing that Iran now understands it cannot acquire nuclear weapons.
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Police investigating
Police investigate antisemitic signs at protest near Toronto Jewish community
Toronto police are investigating reports of antisemitic imagery displayed at a protest in the city’s Jewish community as Jewish leaders call for enforcement of Canada’s hate laws.
Western leaders warn:
Five Western leaders warn Israel against major ground offensive in Lebanon
Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK condemn Hezbollah attacks on Israel but warn that a major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon could have severe consequences.
Iran:
Iran arrests 500 accused of sharing intelligence with Israel and US
Iranian police say 500 people have been arrested for allegedly sharing intelligence with Israel and the US.
Macron to Iran’s President:
Macron presses Iran’s President to stop attacks across the Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron urges Iran’s President to halt attacks across the region, restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and release two detained French nationals.
Trump:
Trump: Israel working with US to secure Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump says Israel is working with the US to secure the Strait of Hormuz and confirms talks with other countries about joining a coalition, while stating Iran “badly" wants negotiations.
Trump on Iran:
Trump on Iran: Watch what happens to these scumbags today
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump declares the US is "totally destroying" Iran’s regime and threatens further action.
Trump on Mojtaba Khamenei: He’s probably alive, but damaged
US President Donald Trump believes Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously injured.
Trump:
Trump: War with Iran progressing 'very rapidly' but isn’t over
President Trump says the US war against Iran is moving "very rapidly", describes Iran as "a nation of terror and hate".
Canada allocates $10M to boost security at Jewish institutions
Canada will allocate $10 million to help Jewish institutions strengthen security after gunfire struck three Toronto-area synagogues.
Trump:
Trump: Iran 'pretty much at the end of the line'
US President Donald Trump says Iran is “pretty much at the end of the line," claiming it has lost key military capabilities, but indicates the conflict will not end immediately.
Together with Hezbollah
IRGC claims joint missile and drone assault on Israel with Hezbollah
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says missile barrages on Israel were a joint operation with Hezbollah, targeting over 50 sites with ballistic missiles, rockets, and drones.
Trump on Iran:
Trump on Iran: We've got to finish the job
US President Donald Trump says the US must “finish the job" against Iran, adding that American forces have “virtually destroyed" the country in 11 days.
North Korea backs Mojtaba Khamenei, condemns US-Israel strikes
North Korea voices support for Iran’s choice of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader and condemns US and Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them illegal.
Team Israel ends WBC run with 6-2 win over Netherlands
Team Israel defeats the Netherlands 6-2 in Miami to finish its World Baseball Classic run. Though it missed the quarterfinals, Israel secured a spot in the next tournament.
Iran says it will not seek ceasefire, vows to punish 'aggressor'
Iran’s parliament speaker says Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire with the US and Israel, vows the “aggressor" will be punished.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Large portion of Iran’s uranium stockpile likely in Isfahan
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says more than 200 kg of Iran’s 60% enriched uranium is believed to remain at the Isfahan tunnel complex, one of the few nuclear sites not badly damaged in June strikes.
Trump fires back
IRGC: We will decide when war ends, Trump warns of death, fire, and fury
Iran’s IRGC warns it will “determine the end of the war" and threatens to halt regional oil exports if US and Israeli attacks continue. Trump: If Iran does anything, we will hit them 20 times harder.
Team Israel falls to Dominican Republic in WBC action
Team Israel falls 10-1 to the Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic in Miami. Spencer Horwitz hits Israel’s lone home run.
Trump on Iran:
Trump on Iran: We are close to finishing the war
President Trump vows the US will continue its campaign against Iran until “total and decisive" victory: If we hadn't struck, Israel would have been wiped out.
After attacks in Riyadh
US orders diplomatic staff to leave Saudi Arabia after attacks in Riyadh
The US State Department has ordered American diplomatic staff to leave Saudi Arabia after drone attacks near the US Embassy in Riyadh.
Team Israel shuts out Nicaragua 5-0, secures next WBC berth
Team Israel defeats Nicaragua 5-0 in Pool D play at the World Baseball Classic, securing a key win that ensures Israel will avoid relegation and automatically qualify for the next tournament.
UNRWA confirms:
UNRWA confirms firing Gaza school principal tied to October 7 massacre
UNRWA confirms firing a Gaza school principal accused of participating in the October 7 Hamas attack, as a US investigation found he coordinated with terrorists.
Houthi leader warns group has ‘fingers on the trigger’
Houthi leader Abdul Malik Al-Houthi warns that the Iran-backed group is ready to strike as tensions rise following US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Trump:
Trump: Iran ground invasion a waste of time, they’ve lost everything
Trump tells NBC News he wants Iran’s leadership structure removed and dismisses the idea of a ground invasion, calling it “a waste of time" and saying Iran has already “lost everything."
Watch:
Watch: CENTCOM strikes Iranian drone carrier
CENTCOM releases footage of a strike on an Iranian drone carrier during Operation Epic Fury, saying the vessel was hit and is now on fire.
IAEA: No damage found at Iran nuclear sites
The IAEA says satellite imagery shows no damage to facilities containing nuclear material in Iran and no radiation risk.
Spain denies White House claim of cooperation in Iran strikes
Spain denies a White House claim that it agreed to cooperate with US military operations against Iran, as officials reaffirm opposition to the war.
Amid wave of antisemitism
Kosher restaurant vandalized in Montreal amid wave of antisemitism
Antisemitic incidents in Canada continue following the elimination of Iran’s Ali Khamenei, with vandalism in Montreal following shootings targeting a Jewish-owned restaurant and synagogue in Toronto.
Trump on Iran operation:
Trump on Iran operation: On a scale of 10, I’d rate it about 15
President Donald Trump says the US is in a “very strong position" in the war with Iran: “We’re doing very well, to put it mildly."
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Iran’s uranium stockpile and limited access raise serious concerns
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns that Iran’s stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium and limited inspector access raise serious concerns, as the agency confirms damage to Natanz.
Lindsey Graham urges Trump to join Israel in striking Hezbollah
Sen. Lindsey Graham calls on President Trump to join Israel in attacking Hezbollah after the group fired at Israel amid the war with Iran.
Rubio clarifies:
Rubio clarifies remarks, says US was not dragged into war with Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarifies remarks about the Iran war, saying US was not dragged by Israel into the conflict and that President Trump ordered strikes after concluding diplomacy would fail.
Denies base use
Spain condemns US and Israel’s strikes on Iran, denies base use
Spain denies the US use of its military bases for strikes on Iran, condemning what it calls "unjustified" intervention.
Witkoff:
Witkoff: The Iranians boasted that they could make 11 nuclear bombs
President Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, says on Fox News that Iran showed no interest in a deal to curb its missile program and nuclear ambitions.
Report:
Report: Senior Iranian official moves to reopen US negotiations
Iran’s Ali Larijani reportedly seeks to reopen nuclear talks with the US after joint US-Israel strikes. Larijani denies the report.
Saudi Arabia denies lobbying Trump to strike Iran
Saudi Arabia denies a Washington Post report claiming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lobbied President Trump to strike Iran, insisting Riyadh consistently supported diplomacy.
Eurovision Song Contest to enforce strict security in Vienna
Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will feature tight security, with 500 personnel deployed. Sniffer dogs will be used throughout the city for safety.
Family of UN’s Francesca Albanese sues US over sanctions
Francesca Albanese’s family sues the Trump administration over sanctions imposed after her criticism of Israel, claiming the penalties violate her First Amendment rights.
Iranian FM:
Iranian FM: Progress made in 'intense' talks with US
In a post on social media, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reports progress in US-Iran talks in Geneva, with technical teams set to meet in Vienna soon.
