17 June 2025 Military News |
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Current Operations
- U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab AFRICOM 17 Jun 2025 -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on June 16, 2025.
- Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell on DoD Administrative and Logistical Support to ICE DoD 17 Jun 2025 -- Last week, the Secretary of Defense authorized the mobilization of up to 700 DoD military personnel in support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.
- USNORTHCOM statement on additional military personnel in Los Angeles area US Northern Command 17 Jun 2025 -- By direction of the Secretary of Defense and in coordination with U.S. Northern Command, about 2,000 additional California Army National Guard soldiers have been activated in a Title 10 status to support the protection of federal functions, personnel, and property in the greater Los Angeles area.
Defense Policy / Programs
- Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell on the Unified Command Plan DoD 17 Jun 2025 -- The President recently ordered a change to the Unified Command Plan. This change shifts Greenland from the U.S. European Command area of responsibility to the U.S. Northern Command area of responsibility.
- Greenland now in U.S. Northern Command area of responsibility US Northern Command 17 Jun 2025
- Senior Installation Leaders Testify on Proposed Construction Budget DoD News 17 Jun 2025 -- During a hearing today in Washington, senior military installation and logistics leaders testified on the military construction funding contained in President Donald J. Trump's proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2026.
- Task Force 66 Applies Lessons Learned from the Black Sea Battle Lab to Exercise BALTOPS 25 Alongside NATO Partners US Navy 17 Jun 2025 -- Commander, Task Force (CTF) 66, U.S. 6th Fleet's purpose-built all-domain task force with the mission of integrating Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) into fleet operations, is participating in Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS) June 5-20, 2025.
- Blue Ridge Departs Guam Following Port Visit US Navy 17 Jun 2025 -- The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff departed Guam following a scheduled port visit, June 14-17. This port visit marked the first time Blue Ridge has visited Guam since 2020.
- USS San Diego, USS Rushmore Join USS America in Sydney US Navy 17 Jun 2025 -- Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and embarked elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Sydney, Australia, for a routine port visit while conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, June 15.
- U.S., Republic of Singapore Navies Deepen Partnership Through Exercise Pacific Griffin 2025 US Navy 17 Jun 2025 -- The U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies kicked off Exercise Pacific Griffin 2025 in the waters off Guam, June 7.
- NATO Secretary General attends G7 Summit, welcomes Canada's commitment to defence spending NATO 17 Jun 2025 -- The NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, participated in the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday (17 June 2025). The event was hosted by the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney.
- Meeting with Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov President of Russia 17 Jun 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with CEO of Rostec State Corporation Sergei Chemezov.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte Discussed Ukraine's Expectations for the NATO Summit in The Hague President of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025
- The Ministry of Defence authorized a weapon station with a grenade launcher for operational use Ukraine MOD 17 Jun 2025
- China's nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country's: report Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2025 -- China's nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country's, by about 100 new warheads a year, a research group says.
- FM responds to SIPRI report hyping China's nuclear arsenal growth Global Times 16 Jun 2025 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday reiterated China's self-defensive nuclear strategy and no-first-use policy, after a Swedish think tank claimed that China is growing its nuclear arsenal by about 100 new warheads annually. A Chinese military affairs expert said the hype of China's growing nuclear capabilities could be aimed at serving attempts to push China into unfair nuclear disarmament talks, which China would be unlikely to participate in.
- Taiwan hosts sea drone exhibition, urges global participation CNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Twelve domestic and foreign companies participated in a drone technology exhibition in Yilan on Tuesday, as Taiwan's defense ministry-affiliated institution urged their involvement in national defense, to strengthen deterrence capability against China.
- INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE SHAKTI India PIB 17 Jun 2025 -- The Indian Army contingent departed today to participate in 8th edition of the biennial India-French Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI
- Australia committing to security and defence partnership with the European Union Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2025
- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is on an official visit to United States. ISPR Pakistan 17 Jun 2025 -- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is on an official visit to United States. During the visit, COAS interacted with the Overseas Pakistani community in Washington DC.
- PM meeting with President Macron of France: 16 June 2025 Gov.UK 17 Jun 2025
- British aerospace manufacturers to benefit from UK-US trade deal Gov.UK 17 Jun 2025 -- For the first time, the US has committed to reducing tariffs on UK aerospace goods such as engines and similar aircraft parts from the general 10% tariff being applied to all other countries, which is expected to come into force by the end of the month.
- Defence Secretary RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2025 speech UK MOD 17 Jun 2025 -- Defence Secretary John Healey MP addressed the RUSI Land Warfare Conference on 17 June 2025
- Chief of the General Staff Speech at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2025 UK MOD 17 Jun 2025 -- The Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Roly Walker's speech at the RUSI Land Warfare Conference, 17 June 2025
- Boost to UK defence and trade as Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Indo-Pacific UK MOD 17 Jun 2025 -- Port visits to Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, and Republic of Korea will boost UK trade and defence cooperation
- New Zealand warship links up with UK Carrier Strike Group for combined operation New Zealand Defence Force 17 Jun 2025 -- The United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group - spearheaded by the Royal Navy's flagship, HMS Prince of Wales - has been bolstered on the Indo-Pacific phase of Operation Highmast with the arrival of HMNZS Te Kaha.
- Multispectral camouflage system project: armasuisse tests new camouflage and subterfuge systems for the Armed Forces Swiss Government 17 Jun 2025 -- From July to September 2025, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse will test the camouflage and subterfuge systems of potential suppliers as part of the multispectral camouflage system project (MSTS) at the Thun and Bure Military Training Areas.
- Fourth phase of EU forum plots resilient energy path for defence European Defence Agency 17 Jun 2025 -- EU defence officials gathered in Warsaw on June 17-18 for the first conference under the fourth phase of the EU's flagship defence and sustainable energy initiative, aiming to reduce military dependence on fossil fuels while reinforcing operational resilience.
- Commission proposes simplification to speed up defence investments in the EU European Commission 17 Jun 2025 -- Today, the European Commission proposes measures to speed up defence investments and production to make the EU more responsive to today's security challenges, as outlined in the Commission's White Paper for European Defence-Readiness 2030.
- Navy: No China coordinated patrol during PH-Japan WPS maritime drill Philippine News Agency 17 Jun 2025 -- A ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official on Tuesday disputed Chinese claims that it conducted coordinated air and maritime patrol as Filipino and Japanese military units were holding their second bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last week.
- PAF wants 'more potent' multi-role jet fighters Philippine News Agency 17 Jun 2025 -- The proposed multi-role fighters (MRF) to be acquired for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) must have greater capabilities than existing aircraft in its present fleet, its spokesperson said on Tuesday.
- Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Swiss State Secretary Fasel US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2025
Defense Industry
- Contracts For June 17, 2025
- Justice Department Requires Safran to Divest Assets to Proceed with Acquisition of Raytheon Assets US Dept. of Justice 17 Jun 2025 -- The Justice Department's Antitrust Division announced today that it will require Safran, S.A. and Safran USA Inc. (Safran) to divest its North American actuation business and related assets to resolve antitrust concerns arising from its proposed $1.8 billion acquisition of Collins Aerospace's actuation and flight control business from RTX Corporation (RTX) (formerly Raytheon Technologies).
Other Conflicts
- 17 June 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 17 Jun 2025
- Gaza internet outage ends, killings of food-seeking civilians continue People's Daily 17 Jun 2025 -- The internet outage which paralyzed humanitarian aid in Gaza has ended, but the famine threat and the killings of food-seeking Palestinians continue as fuel dips critically low, UN humanitarian said on Monday.
- More Gazans killed trying to get food, healthcare near to 'full disaster' UN News 17 Jun 2025 -- Gaza's health system is at breaking point, overwhelmed time and again by scores of people killed or injured near aid distribution sites, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
- Israeli actions in Palestinian territories constitute war crimes, Human Rights Council hears UN News 17 Jun 2025 -- The ongoing crises in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Sudan are in the spotlight this week at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva.
- EU Statement - HRC59 - Interactive Dialogue with COI on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel European External Action Service (EEAS) 17 Jun 2025
- Statement of the Co-Chairs of the United Nations High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution Government of Norway 17 Jun 2025
- Co-Chairs of the UN Palestine Conference -Saudi Arabia, France- and Co-Chairs of its Working Groups: Conference Suspended Amid Regional Escalation SPA 17 Jun 2025 -- A statement was issued by the Co-Chairs of the United Nations High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution — the French Republic and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — and the Co-Chairs of its Working Groups - the Federative Republic of Brazil, Canada, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, Ireland, the Italian Republic, Japan, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Mexican States, the Kingdom of Norway, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Senegal, the Kingdom of Spain, the Republic of Türkiye, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the European Union, and the League of Arab States, reads as follows:
- UN Human Rights Council 59: Joint statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including East Jerusalem. UK FCDO 17 Jun 2025 -- Joint statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the OPTs. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
- President Herzog visits Iranian missile attack site at the Weizmann Institute Israel MFA 17 Jun 2025
- FM Sa'ar visits site of the Iranian ballistic missile attack in Rishon Lezion Israel MFA 17 Jun 2025
- FM Sa'ar's statement at the beginning of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting Israel MFA 17 Jun 2025
- The Head of the Intelligence Directorate, Major General Shlomi Binder, Visited Intelligence Directorate Bases Israel Defense Forces 17 Jun 2025
- The Chief of the General Staff at the Iranian Missile's Impact Site in the Israeli City of Bat Yam Israel Defense Forces 17 Jun 2025
- Operation Rising Lion - update Israel MFA 17 Jun 2025 -- Data udated to June 17 2025: Since the beginning of the operation, over 400 ballistic missiles and hundreds of UAVs have been launched at Israel. Around 35 impact sites have been identified.
- The IAF Completed Several Extensive Strikes on Military Targets of the Iranian Regime in Western Iran Israel Defense Forces 17 Jun 2025
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin-June 17, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 17 Jun 2025
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin-June 17, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 17 Jun 2025
- For the Second Time: The IDF Has Eliminated Iran's War-Time Chief of Staff, the Regime's Top Military Commander Israel Defense Forces 17 Jun 2025
- The IAF Completed a Series of Strikes in Western Iran Israel Defense Forces 17 Jun 2025
- Israeli Naval Soldiers in Defensive Operation: Intercepting Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Israel Defense Forces 17 Jun 2025
- The IDF Has Completed a Wave of Strikes on Surface-To-Surface Missile Launch and Storage Sites in the Heart of Iran Israel Defense Forces 17 Jun 2025
- Over 70 Iranian Aerial Defense Missile Batteries Have Been Struck Israel Defense Forces 17 Jun 2025
- Israel may run out of missile interceptors if war against Iran continues: Report Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- As the Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran entered its fifth day on Tuesday, US officials are becoming increasingly concerned over the rapid depletion of the Israeli regime's advanced missile interceptors, according to a report.
- Israel Not Holding Any Talks to Resolve Conflict With Iran - Defense Minister Sputnik 17 Jun 2025 -- Israel is not conducting any negotiations to resolve the conflict with Iran, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday.
- Iran's Secret Weapons Ready for Action, Israel Faces Unforeseen Challenges Sputnik 17 Jun 2025 -- Iranian Armed Forces have "trump cards" that will surprise Israel, a source in Iran's security services told Sputnik.
- Iran to switch from deterrence to punitive operations: Top general IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says the operations carried out so far since Friday have served as a deterrent warning, and the actual punitive operations will be executed soon.
- Iran starts new wave of combined attacks on Israeli regime IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- The Armed Forces have launched the tenth wave of missiles and drone attacks on targets in the Palestinians occupied territories under the control of the Israeli regime on Tuesday.
- Iran says it used new, undetectable missile in strike on Mossad site IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Defense Ministry says it used a new, undetectable missile for the first time in a strike targeting an Israeli intelligence facility, noting that the attack successfully penetrated layered air defense systems supported by the United States.
- Nearly 1,800 civilians injured in Israeli strikes on Iran: Health minister IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Iranian Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi has reported that Israeli strikes have left around 1,800 Iranians injured.
- Iran shoots down fourth Israeli F-35 fighter jet in Tabriz IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Director General of East Azerbaijan Crisis Management says the Iranian Armed Forces' air defense in Tabriz successfully shot down an Israeli F-35 fighter jet in Tabriz, northwestern Iran.
- Iran pounds strategic targets in Tel Aviv, Haifa in most intense wave of True Promise III Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- In the most intense phase of Operation True Promise III so far, Iranian long-range missiles tore through multiple layers of Israeli air defenses in the early hours of Wednesday, striking and destroying targets across the occupied territories.
- IRGC confirms airbases used for attacks on Iran were targeted in latest operation Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has announced that it targeted a number of military airbases in the occupied territories in retaliatory strikes on Tuesday.
- Strikes so far against Israel just a warning, punitive operations to follow: Iran's top general Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- In a stern and strongly-worded warning to the Israeli regime and its Western backers on Tuesday, Iran's top military commander said the "punitive operations" will be carried out soon.
- Iran launches 10th phase of Op. True Promise III with massive missile, drone barrage Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- Iranian armed forces have launched the next and tenth phase of Operation True Promise III by firing a barrage of missiles and drones toward the occupied territories.
- IRGC destroys Israeli regime's key military intelligence center in Tel Aviv Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- The logistical headquarters of the Israeli Military Intelligence Unit, known as 'Aman,' has been destroyed in the latest phase of Iran's retaliatory operation 'True Promise III'.
- Prestigious Mossad-linked Weizmann Institute reduced to rubble by Iranian missile strike Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- Iranian missile strikes have reduced the renowned Weizmann Institute of Science, located in the city of Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv, to smoldering ruins.
- Iran vows to 'break the back' of Zionist regime; says new missiles being used Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- Iran's defense ministry has vowed to "break the back" of the Israeli regime and continue with its retaliatory military operations against the Zionist aggressors.
- Iran Strikes Israeli Air Bases Sputnik 17 Jun 2025 -- Iran has launched strikes on Israeli air bases, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran said on Tuesday.
- Iran Shakes Up Israel's Intel: Senior Officers and Mossad Targets Taken Down Sputnik 17 Jun 2025 -- Iran has killed "a significant number" of officers and commanders in strikes on Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and military intelligence centers, the Tasnim news agency reported on Tuesday.
- Conflict between Israel and Iran enters fifth day; Israeli strike takes place on Iranian TV during broadcast: reports Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- The deadly conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fifth day, with both sides widening their attacks, CNN reported.
- Iran launches fresh missile attack on Israel People's Daily 17 Jun 2025 -- Iran launched a fresh missile attack on Israel on Monday night, causing no casualties, Israeli officials said.
- Trump Says Iran's Ayatollah Safe 'For Now' As Tehran Residents Flee RFE/RL 17 Jun 2025 -- President Donald Trump says the United States knows where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding and that Iran's leader is safe "for now," as resident of Tehran fled the capital in droves amid Israeli warnings of "significant" air strikes.
- US President says 'Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran' on social media without explanation as he leaves G7 summit early amid Mideast tensions Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- US President Donald Trump wrote in Truth Social that "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" on Monday local time, without saying why. This comes as he left the G7 summit in Canada early to fly back to Washington due to the situation in the Middle East, CNN reported on Tuesday.
- Trump To Leave G7 Summit Early After Telling Residents Of Tehran To Evacuate RFE/RL 17 Jun 2025 -- US President Donald Trump will return to Washington from the Group of Seven summit in Canada early to attend to many "important matters," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on June 16.
- US President says 'Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran' on social media without explanation as he leaves G7 summit early amid Mideast tensions Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- US President Donald Trump wrote in Truth Social that "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" on Monday local time, without saying why. This comes as he left the G7 summit in Canada early to fly back to Washington due to the situation in the Middle East, CNN reported on Tuesday.
- US president to leave G7 early, White House attributes to rising Middle East tension Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- US President Donald Trump is leaving the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada a day early, citing the situation in the Middle East, US media reported on Monday, quoting the White House.
- IAEA emphasizes political and diplomatic approaches the only way to resolve Iranian nuclear issue Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held a special meeting on Monday regarding Israel's attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. China's permanent representative to the IAEA Li Song stated that China condemns Israel's military action against Iran, opposes armed attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities, rejects violations of Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and opposes actions that further escalate tensions or widen the conflict, Xinhua News Agency reported.
- Iran urges E.U. to help stop Israeli war crimes to de-escalate situation IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has reacted to comments by the E.U. foreign policy chief about the ongoing Israeli aggression on Iran and the Islamic Republic's response, saying that de-escalation cannot happen without condemning the aggressor and its war crimes.
- President: Region may never see peace if Israeli aggression on Iran continues IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the Israeli regime is ignoring all the internationally accepted regulations, warning that the region may never see sustainable peace and security if the Israeli crimes continue.
- Iran will not hesitate to defend itself against aggression IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Ali Bahreini, Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, says that the Islamic Republic will respond to aggression without hesitation.
- U.N. envoy: Iran will firmly defend its territory; U.S. complicit in Israeli aggression IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the U.N. Amir Sa'eed Iravani says Tehran will firmly defend its security and territorial integrity, holding the United States complicit in Israel's "blatant acts of aggression."
- Iran welcomes Persian Gulf Cooperation Council condemnation of Israeli aggression IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has reacted to a statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council condemning the Israeli regime's act of aggression against Iran's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
- Araqchi reaffirms determination to defend Iran's sovereignty against Israeli aggression IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has stressed determination to defend Iran's sovereignty against the Israeli regime's aggression.
- Army: Bombing of I.R.I.B. is a declaration of war against truthful reporting IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- The Army has strongly condemned Israel's bombing of the headquarters of Iran's national television, calling it not only a flagrant violation of international law but also a declaration of war against accurate reporting and public enlightenment.
- Iran urges international community to hold the aggressor accountable IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that the Israeli regime's attack on Iran is contrary to international norms, emphasizing that the international community is expected to hold the Israeli aggressors accountable and condemn their aggression explicitly.
- Araqchi urges Europe to condemn Israeli aggression in joint call with E.U. foreign ministers IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has held a joint phone call with the foreign ministers of three European countries and the European Union foreign policy chief to discuss the latest developments surrounding Israel's aggression on Iran.
- Israeli strike on national TV headquarters proof of desperation: Araqchi IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the Israeli strike on the television headquarters in the capital, Tehran, demonstrates the growing desperation of the Israeli regime.
- Israel commits 'war crime' by conducting strikes on hospital in western Iran IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- The Israeli regime has launched attacks on Farabi Hospital located in the border city of Kermanshah, western Iran, which officials describe as a grave violation of international law and a "war crime".
- Iran didn't start this war; its response has been defensive, limited: UN envoy Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned Israel's continued "aggressive actions" against the Islamic Republic and noted that Iran's response has been "defensive and limited in scope."
- 'Cowardice and desperation': FM Araghchi slams Zionist aggression against IRIB Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned the attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), calling it a sign of Israeli desperation and cowardice.
- FM spox condemns Israel's 'most brutal aggression', shares stories of civilian victims Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- In an emotional but power-packed press briefing on Monday, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the "most brutal aggression" by the Israeli regime against Iran, marking the fourth day of the campaign of national defense against the "blatant act of aggression" that began early Friday, June 13.
- Iran's Defense Ministry Says Tehran Used 'One New Missile' to Strike Israel Tuesday Sputnik 17 Jun 2025 -- Tehran used "one new missile" to strike Israel on Tuesday, Iranian Defense Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik said.
- True Promise 3: Iran Strikes Mossad HQ Near Tel Aviv Sputnik 17 Jun 2025 -- The building belonging to the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, was struck by the Iranian forces on Tuesday, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported.
- Iran's U.N. envoy says Israel 'crossed all red lines' IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Envoy to the United Nations in New York says the Israeli war of aggression on Iran "crossed all red lines."
- Shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East: Foreign Minister Wadephul on a mission to end the violence Germany Federal Foreign Office 17 Jun 2025 -- The situation in the Middle East has further deteriorated as a result of the military strikes being traded between Israel and Iran. Foreign Minister Wadephul changed his original itinerary and travelled onwards to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman following his stop in Egypt.
- Chinese FM responds to whether China would make diplomatic efforts to stop Israel-Iran conflict Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- Responding to a question on whether China would make diplomatic efforts to stop Israel-Iran conflict, and as Iran is a member of both the SCO and BRICS, whether these organizations would undertake related multilateral efforts, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that since the outbreak of the conflict, China has maintained communication with Iran, Israel, and other relevant parties to promote ceasefire and de-escalation of the situation. Relevant international organizations have also issued statements on the current situation, Guo said.
- China welcomes statement by 21 Arab and Islamic countries on Israel-Iran conflict, calling for de-escalation of situation: FM spokesperson Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- In response to a question that foreign ministers of 21 Arab, Islamic and African countries issued a joint statement on Israel-Iran conflict, calling for respect of other country's national sovereignty, territorial integrity and principles of good neighborliness and peaceful resolution of dispute, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that Israel's attack on Iran has sharply escalated regional tensions, drawing grave concern from the international community. The immediate priority is to cease hostilities, take effective measures to prevent further escalation, and avert greater instability in the region, Guo remarked.
- Chinese FM urges countries 'with particular influence over Israel' to take up due responsibility and de-escalate tensions Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- When asked to comment on the US' unilateral support for Israel after US President Donald Trump on Monday wrote on social media that everyone should evacuate Iran, and said Iran should have signed the nuclear deal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that adding fuel to the fire will only intensify and widen the conflicts. China calls on relevant parties, especially countries with particular influence over Israel, to take up their due responsibilities, act immediately to de-escalate tensions, and prevent the conflict from expanding further.
- China is organizing swift evacuation for Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel: Chinese FM Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, a reporter asked: "Recently, Israel has attacked Iran leading to an escalation of military conflict, and local personnel are facing severe security risks. Does China have plans to evacuate Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel?"
- Chinese FM responds to whether China is concerned about disruption of energy supply from Iran due to conflict Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- When asked whether China was concerned about the energy supply from Iran being disrupted due to the Iran-Israel conflict, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that China is deeply concerned about Israel's attack on Iran, which has led to a sudden escalation of regional conflict.
- Xi says all related parties should work to de-escalate Mideast tension as soon as possible, avoid further escalation Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Tuesday that all related parties should work to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East as soon as possible and avoid further escalation.
- Arab and Islamic nations condemn continued Israeli aggression against Iran Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- In a strongly worded joint statement, the foreign ministers of 21 Arab and Islamic countries condemned the "brutal aggression" by the Israeli regime against Iran, warning of grave regional consequences if tensions continue to escalate.
- Russian Foreign Ministry Statement in connection with the escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jun 2025
- O.I.C. condemns Israeli regime's aggression against Iran IRNA 17 Jun 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation, issuing an official statement, condemned the Zionist regime's aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran in the strongest possible terms and called for international accountability and an expression of solidarity with the nation and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Joint Statement Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jun 2025 -- In light of the rapidly evolving regional developments and the unprecedented escalation of tensions in the Middle East, particularly owing to the ongoing military aggression of Israel against Iran, the Foreign Ministers of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, the Republic of Chad, the Union of the Comoros, the Republic of Djibouti, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Iraq, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the State of Libya, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of the Sudan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Sultanate of Oman, and the United Arab Emirates hereby affirm the following:
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, Ukraine, Colombia, Mozambique UNOCHA 17 Jun 2025
- Afghan women face near total social, economic and political exclusion UN News 17 Jun 2025 -- In the past decade, the UN has bemoaned the chronically low level of participation by Afghan women and girls in decision-making bodies and in secondary and higher education.
- Afghanistan: Senior Officials meet in Brussels to assess political, humanitarian, and basic needs European External Action Service (EEAS) 17 Jun 2025 -- On 16-17 June, the European External Action Service (EEAS), together with the Directorate-Generals for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) and for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) gathered in Brussels senior officials from the EU institutions, EU Member States, international partners and civil society to discuss the dire situation in Afghanistan.
- EU to provide €161 million in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan in 2025 European Commission 17 Jun 2025 -- As the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan remains amongst the most severe in the world, the European Commission will provide €161 million in humanitarian aid to help the most vulnerable Afghans in the country and in the broader region.
- The Special Envoy of the OIC Secretary-General to Afghanistan Participates in the European Union Senior Officials Meeting on Afghanistan Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 17 Jun 2025 -- At the invitation of the European Union, the Special Envoy of the OIC Secretary-General Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha to Afghanistan, Ambassador Tarig Ali Bakhit, participated in the Senior Officials Meetings on Afghanistan, held on 16-17 June 2025 at the EU headquarters in Brussels
- Afghan Women Fear They Have Fallen Off West's Radar Amid Global Conflicts, Aid Cuts RFE/RL 17 Jun 2025 -- Since the Taliban returned to power almost four years ago, few women have been able to keep their jobs amid an increasing array of restrictions on women's freedoms. Ameena is one of them.
- 'Syria simply cannot withstand another wave of instability,' Security Council hears UN News 17 Jun 2025 -- A senior UN official has warned against the impact of regional escalation on Syria as the country continues on the path to political transition following the overthrow of the Assad regime last December and nearly 14 years of devastating civil war.
- NGOs "forced to scale back" as Syria aid shrinks, UN Deputy Relief Chief warns at Security Council UNOCHA 17 Jun 2025 -- Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria by Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, on behalf of Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
- Syria 'Cannot Withstand Another Wave of Instability', Senior Envoy Tells Security Council, Noting Challenges Faced by Authorities in Controlling Certain Groups UN Security Council 17 Jun 2025 -- Speakers at the Security Council cautioned that any further escalation could have serious repercussions — not only across the broader region, but especially for Syria — "a country already stretched beyond the limits".
- A peaceful and secure country is in the interests of all Syrians and the wider region: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Jun 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the emergency UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
- Sudan war intensifying with devastating consequences for civilians, UN Fact-Finding Mission says OHCHR 17 Jun 2025 -- The civil war in Sudan is intensifying with devastating consequences for countless civilians caught in the conflict, the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan warned today. The Mission called on the international community to implement an arms embargo and ensure those responsible for serious human rights violations are held accountable.
- UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the Fact-Finding Mission on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo UK FCDO 17 Jun 2025 -- Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the FFM on the eastern DRC. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
- AFP: 871 NPA fighters, supporters neutralized Jan. 1-June 12 Philippine News Agency 17 Jun 2025 -- A total of 871 New People's Army (NPA) insurgents and their supporters were "neutralized" by government troops from Jan. 1 to June 12, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Tuesday.
- U.S. lawmakers honor Dalai Lama with bipartisan resolution ahead of 90th birthday Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2025 -- Ahead of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday on July 6, U.S. lawmakers have introduced bipartisan resolutions in both chambers of the U.S. Congress to honor the Tibetan spiritual leader and designate the anniversary as 'A Day of Compassion.'
Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood | Operation Northern Arrows | Giddeon's Chariots
Operation Rising Lion / Operation True Promise III
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- Less than 10 pct of immigrants taken into U.S. ICE custody since October had serious criminal convictions: data People's Daily 17 Jun 2025 -- More than 75 percent of people booked into custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in fiscal year 2025 had no criminal conviction other than an immigration or traffic-related offense, according to ICE records from October through the end of May. And less than 10 percent were convicted of serious crimes like murder, assault, robbery or rape.
- U.S. Minnesota suspect targeted other officials, faces federal charges People's Daily 17 Jun 2025 -- The suspect accused of fatally shooting a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another has been charged with multiple counts of murder after authorities took him into custody, ending the largest manhunt in the state's history, authorities have said.
- G7 Leaders' Statement on Transnational Repression Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
- G7 Kananaskis Summit - Overview of Session 5 "A strong and sovereign Ukraine" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025 -- On June 17, commencing at 10:20 a.m. (local time. 1:20 a.m. on June 18, Japan time.) for approximately 60 minutes, Mr. ISHBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, attended the G7 Kananaskis Summit Session 5 "A strong and sovereign Ukraine".
- European political parties and foundations: Council and Parliament strike a deal to improve transparency of funding and counter foreign interference EC/CEU 17 Jun 2025 -- Today, the Council presidency and the European Parliament's negotiators reached a provisional agreement on changes to the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations (EUPPFs).
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jun 2025
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia Sugiono Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jun 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks during a joint news conference with Foreign Minister of Indonesia Sugiono following their talks, Moscow, June 17, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jun 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, Moscow, June 17, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jun 2025
- Press remarks by Commissioner Jørgensen on the REPowerEU proposal to phase out Russian gas imports and improve monitoring of potential energy dependencies European Commission 17 Jun 2025
- Questions and answers on the REPowerEU proposal to phase out Russian gas imports and improve monitoring of potential energy dependencies European Commission 17 Jun 2025
- Commission proposes gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports into the EU European Commission 17 Jun 2025 -- The EU will gradually and effectively stop the import of Russian gas and oil by the end of 2027, under a legislative proposal put forward by the European Commission today. This will end the EU's exposure to market and economic security risks due to dependency on Russian fossil fuels, and ultimately boost the Union's energy independence and competitiveness.
- Minister Anand announces major additional sanctions in relation to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine Canada 17 Jun 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions on 77 individuals and 39 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.
- Spanish National Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Export U.S. Military-Grade Radios to Russian Government End Users US Dept. of Justice 17 Jun 2025 -- Bence Horvath, 47, a Spanish national living in the United Arab Emirates, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with conspiring to illegally export U.S.-origin radio communications technology to Russian end users without a license.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on June 17, 2025 PRC MofA 17 Jun 2025
- China, C.Asian countries jointly form China-Central Asia Spirit: Xi Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Central Asian countries have explored and formed the China-Central Asia Spirit, which features mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, mutual assistance, and the pursuit of common modernization through high-quality development.
- Xi calls on China, Tajikistan to expand scale of bilateral trade, investment PRC MND 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Tajikistan to expand the scale of bilateral trade and investment.
- Xi says China willing to work with Turkmenistan to fully unlock potential for cooperation based on win-win collaboration PRC MND 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said China is willing to work with Turkmenistan to fully unlock the potential for cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and win-win collaboration.
- Xi says China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation holds great potential PRC MND 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said that cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan holds great potential, urging the two countries to scale up trade and investment and expand cooperation in emerging sectors.
- Xi Jinping Meets with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev PRC MofA 17 Jun 2025
- Xi Jinping Meets with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov PRC MofA 17 Jun 2025
- Xi Jinping Meets with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon PRC MofA 17 Jun 2025
- Xi Jinping Meets with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov PRC MofA 17 Jun 2025
- Xi meets Tokayev, calls on two nations to promote cooperation Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Monday with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the second China-Central Asia Summit. Xi said that China stands ready to work with Kazakhstan to contribute more to regional and world peace and development with stability and positive energy of bilateral ties.
- China, Kazakhstan to boost ties for regional, global peace, development People's Daily 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to work with Kazakhstan to contribute more to regional and world peace and development with stability and positive energy of bilateral ties.
- Hong Kong arrests average of 66 people annually in 2020-25 for national security offenses: Chief Executive Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- Before attending the Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee revealed that since the implementation of the National Security Law (NSL) for Hong Kong in June in 2020, law enforcement authorities have arrested a total of 332 individuals — averaging about 66 people per year. Given that the police make around 30,000 arrests annually, and those arrested for national security-related offenses account for only 0.2 percent of the total.
- Widespread pay cuts in China drive down consumer spending, fuel deflationary fears Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2025 -- Chinese workers across industries are facing salary cuts and layoffs as mounting economic woes engulf China's public and private sectors, sources tell Radio Free Asia.
- China successfully conducts zero-altitude escape test for new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- China successfully conducted a zero-altitude escape test for the manned spacecraft Mengzhou (Dream Vessel) at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's Gansu Province on Tuesday, marking a significant breakthrough in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program.
- China conducts successful escape flight test on new-gen manned spacecraft Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- China successfully conducted an escape flight test on its new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou at zero altitude on Tuesday, taking an important step forward in its manned lunar exploration program, the Global Times learned from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Tuesday.
- FM responds to Taiwan adding chipmakers Huawei and SMIC to export control list under US' pressure Global Times 17 Jun 2025 -- In response to a question on media reports saying that the island of Taiwan added chipmakers Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) to its export control list under US' pressure, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, said that China has consistently opposed the US' politicization of technology and economic issues, the abuses of the national security concept, export controls, long-arm jurisdiction, and the malicious blockage and suppression of China.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Jun 2025
- 38 new COVID-19 deaths reported: CDC CNA 17 Jun 2025 -- The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recorded 38 COVID-19-related deaths and 144 severe domestic cases over the past week, as the ongoing outbreak remains intense.
- Prospect of DPRK's Tourist Industry: Vice General Director of National Tourism Administration KCNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Ri Jong Hyok, vice general director of the National Tourism Administration in the DPRK, told KCNA that mountain and coastal tourism is promising in the country, and went on:
- Commentary on "Strategic Flexibility" of U.S. Forces in ROK KCNA 17 Jun 2025 -- Following is the full text of the commentary released by Kim Hyok Nam on Monday titled "Commentary on the 'strategic flexibility' of the U.S. forces in the ROK":
- Japan-ROK Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025
- Japan-Australia Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025
- Prime Minister Carney concludes 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
- Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
- Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
- Prime Minister Carney meets with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
- Canada-Italy Joint Statement Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025 -- Yesterday in Kananaskis, Alberta, Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Giorgia Meloni met on the margins of the G7 Summit and reaffirmed the vitality and strategic value of the Canada-Italy partnership and their fruitful cooperation within the UN, NATO and the G7 to foster global peace, the rule of law, economic growth and prosperity and strong international institutions.
- Prime Minister Carney meets with President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
- Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
- EU Plans Historic Moldova Summit But Stays Vague On Accession Timeline RFE/RL 17 Jun 2025 -- In a historic first, the European Union will hold a summit with Moldova in Chisinau on July 4, a move signaling deeper political ties.
- Foreign Affairs Council: press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas after the informal videoconference meeting European External Action Service (EEAS) 17 Jun 2025 -- Brussels, 17/06/2025
- EU statement - UNHCR 93rd Standing Committee - International Protection European External Action Service (EEAS) 17 Jun 2025
- Globsec Asks When Europe Will Step Up; Moldova Prepares For EU Summit RFE/RL 17 Jun 2025
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025
- UN Human Rights Council 59: Sri Lanka Core Group statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Annual Report UK FCDO 17 Jun 2025 -- Sri Lanka Core Group statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Annual Report. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
- UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on his Annual Report UK FCDO 17 Jun 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on his Annual Report. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
- The President: It Is Absolutely Unacceptable for an EU Candidate Country, which Loudly Advertises that It Has Long since Met All the Criteria for Membership, to Carry out Legal Prosecutions on Ethnic Grounds President of the Republic of Bulgaria 17 Jun 2025 -- The Head of State holds a meeting with Ljupcho Georgievski, chairman of the Bulgarian Cultural Centre "Ivan Mihaylov" in Bitola, which was abolished by the authorities in the Republic of Macedonia
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