Indian Prime Minister's first trip abroad since the Pakistan crisis is significant, particularly with Turkey's involvement in the region. Cyprus, set to take over EU presidency in 2026, aims to strengthen ties with India, seen as a "bridge" to the EU. This move may be perceived negatively by Turkey, which has supported Islamabad on the Kashmir issue. The Indian Prime Minister will discuss the Indo-European and Indo-Cypriot relationship, as well as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), during his visit. He will meet with President Christodoulides in Cyprus before heading to Canada.
https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/15/indian-pm-modis-visit-to-cyprus-upgrade-of-indo-european-relationsUS-Iran nuclear talks in Oman were canceled due to ongoing attacks by Israel, which Iran considers "barbarous". An Israeli strike on Iran's South Pars gas field in Bushehr province caused a fire and partially suspended production. Iran has reviewed closing the Strait of Hormuz, controlling access to the Gulf for tankers, after 78 people were killed in the first day of Israel's campaign, including 60 children. Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Friday night, killing at least three people in Israel. The US has warned that its allies' military bases in the region could be targeted if they helped down Iranian missiles.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40367789/israel-and-iran-strike-at-each-other-in-new-wave-of-attacksIran claims to have developed a missile that can evade the US' Terminal High Altitude Defense (THAAD) and Patriot systems, which are considered effective against short- and medium-range missiles. The Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Iran's response to Israel would not be "half-measured" if it were attacked again, vowing consequences for the Zionist regime. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said they carried out a precise response against dozens of targets in Israel, including military centers and airbases, at Khamenei's command.
https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/what-is-the-haj-qaseem-ballistic-missile-iran-israel-conflict-13897440.htmlIran's Revolutionary Guards have struck Israeli sites used by warplanes for refuelling in retaliation for earlier Israeli strikes. The Guards vowed a more fierce response if Israel continues its campaign. Yemen's Huthi rebels coordinated their missile attacks with Iranian military operations, which were intercepted by the Israeli military. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned of a "devastating war" with regional consequences during a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer deployed fighter jets and assets to the Middle East for contingency support while urging de-escalation.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/609282-iran-missiles-kill-at-least-10-in-israel-in-night-of-mutual-attacksIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that the country does not seek nuclear weapons, but is open to agreements ensuring its "nuclear rights." However, following Israel's surprise bombardment of Iranian military and nuclear sites on Friday, Iran warned Israelis to evacuate their military weapon production factories. The Israeli military responded by warning Iranians to do so, with a military spokesperson stating that if the strikes stop, Iran's responses will also cease. In response to the attack, four people were killed in an Arab Israeli city, including a 13-year-old, and Israel's airspace remains closed, with its Ben Gurion International Airport still shut down for landings and takeoffs.
https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-iran-war-latest-06-15-2025-291df01b03179cd414db21ca33791b39Iraq has asked the US to take responsibility for preventing Israeli aircraft from violating its airspace, citing the Strategic Framework Agreement. The request comes after Israel launched a series of strikes against Iranian territory, killing at least 78 people and injuring 320 others. The attacks have been described as targeting nuclear and missile facilities, resulting in significant loss of life.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/iraq-urges-us-to-prevent-israel-from-violating-airspace/Iraq has lodged a complaint with the United Nations over Israel's use of its airspace to attack Iran. Baghdad had previously requested US help to preserve its airspace integrity as part of an international coalition against the Islamic State group. The US had announced staff reductions at its embassy in Baghdad due to security concerns, amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran-backed groups in Gaza.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/06/15/iraq-appeals-to-us-iran-to-keep-conflict-from-spreading-to-its-territory/180446The Israeli Air Force conducted a series of strikes in Iran, targeting surface-to-air missile systems and defense arrays near Tehran, destroying dozens of radars and launchers. The operation improved Israel's aerial superiority and freedom of activity in the region. Video footage showed the destruction of an enemy air defense system, creating an air corridor through western Iran. Israeli officials believe Iran has at least 2,000 long-range ballistic missiles that could be used in future attacks, with projections suggesting a total of 8,000 by the end of the next two years.
https://www.twz.com/air/israel-escalates-to-attacking-iranian-energy-targets-after-ballistic-missiles-hit-tel-avivAt least nine people in Israel have been killed and over 300 others injured since Iran launched retaliatory attacks, targeting Israel's energy infrastructure and fighter jet fuel production facilities. The Israeli military's Operation "Rising Lion" struck Iran's nuclear and military sites, killing top generals and senior scientists involved in the country's nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi cancelled a round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman due to ongoing attacks. President Donald Trump urged Iran to reach a deal with the US on its nuclear program, warning that "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation aims to "roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival" and will continue until the threat is removed.
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