Field Marshal Munir, Pakistan's army chief, met with US President Trump at the White House Cabinet Room, where they discussed international and regional matters. The meeting highlighted Pakistan's importance in resolving issues, with Trump acknowledging Field Marshal Munir's role in facilitating a ceasefire with India following their armed conflict. The two leaders also discussed avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation in multiple domains, including trade, energy, and counter-terrorism.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/609977-pakistans-economic-diplomatic-achievements-success-of-current-hybrid-model-asifNATO leaders will gather in The Hague next week to discuss Russia as the main threat to their alliance, but US President Donald Trump's recent actions may complicate this stance by undermining Ukraine and potentially strengthening ties with Moscow.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/21/world/politics/nato-trump-russia-threat/Former US diplomat Mondschein suggests that Donald Trump's decision to order attacks on Iran may have been influenced by the outcome of the George W Bush administration's handling of North Korea's nuclear program. He notes that the Bush administration deemed a nuclear North Korea unacceptable, but ultimately did not intervene to prevent it from becoming nuclear. In contrast, Mondschein argues that Iran is an expansionist country with proxy militias posing a security threat to both the US and Israel, and warns that Iran has targeted Americans in the military and civilian sectors.
https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/why-trump-attacked-iran-2-days-after-giving-a-2-week-deadline-13899438.htmlUS President Trump suggests abandoning NATO's mutual defense commitment if member countries don't increase defence spending, potentially putting allies at risk. Canadian Defence Minister Buck hopes for a smooth NATO summit with minimal public disagreements between the US and other nations, which would benefit Canada as it is part of the alliance.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11253717/mark-carney-europe-defence-talks-eu-nato/The Foreign Office expressed "grave concern" over US strikes in Iran, directly linking them to Israel's "ongoing aggression". They stated that these attacks violate international law norms and affirmed Iran's right to defend itself under the UN Charter. Pakistan warned of severe regional implications if tensions escalate further, emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve crises. The statement also called for protection of civilian lives and adherence to humanitarian law.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40369040/pakistan-condemns-us-strikes-on-iranian-nuclear-facilities-warns-of-regional-falloutThe US has launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with satellite images suggesting that the tunnels leading to Fordo were filled with earth before the attack. Investigator Darya Dolzikova from the Royal United Services Institute questions where Iran is storing its enriched uranium reserves, which are likely to have been moved to hardened and undisclosed locations beyond Israeli or US attacks. The International Atomic Energy Agency did not respond to a comment request on the possibility of material movement. President Trump's decision is seen as risky, given his campaign promise to avoid costly foreign conflicts and his vow to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Despite this, Trump had previously pursued diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions. After Israel began attacking Iran, Trump expressed hope for a "second chance" but later made explicit threats against Iranian leaders. The US Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, is alarmed by the "dangerous escalation" of attacks. Leaders worldwide are calling for diplomacy, while the leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Jamenei, warned the US that the attacks will have "irreparable consequences".
https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-eeuu-guerra-trump-fordo-92e071952098b697c21cc2e2264f3fabThe US military launched a "very successful attack" on three Iranian sites, including Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordo, which are key components of Tehran's nuclear programme. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities had been "completely and totally obliterated". The attacks targeted Natanz, where nearly 70 cascades of centrifuges were operating, and Fordo, a secret underground facility capable of housing about 3,000 centrifuges. Israel has said its strikes have set back Iran's nuclear weapons progress by several years. Iran denies any ambition to develop nuclear weapons and maintains its right to a civilian nuclear programme. The attacks come after the US withdrew from a landmark deal with world powers in 2018, allowing Iran to significantly ramp up its nuclear programme.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/irans-nuclear-programme-the-key-sites-8729557The US military launched a "very successful attack" on three Iranian sites - Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordo - key parts of Tehran's nuclear programme, claiming to have completely obliterated Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities. The attacks were described as setting back Iran's nuclear weapons progress by several years. Iran has denied any ambition to develop nuclear weapons, but its stockpile of enriched uranium was estimated at 9,247.6 kilograms in mid-May, exceeding the limit set out in the 2015 deal by over 45 times. Natanz operates nearly 70 cascades of centrifuges and is believed to have enough near-weapons-grade material for about 10 nuclear bombs if further refined.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/irans-nuclear-programme-the-key-sites/article_aa6d4adb-904b-513d-97d0-eb56a9340d64.htmlThe international community has strongly condemned a US-led bombing on nuclear facilities in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan complexes. Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel called it a "dangerous escalation" of the Middle East conflict, while Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged diplomatic dialogue for peace. The Australian government also expressed concern, noting that Iran's nuclear program poses a threat to international peace and security. South Korea is set to host an emergency meeting to discuss the attack, which has sparked global reactions as leaders weigh its impact.
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