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Houthi Official Says Response to US Strikes on Iran Is “Only a Matter of Time”

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

A senior Yemeni Houthi official has issued a strong warning that the group’s response to recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites is inevitable and imminent. The announcement adds to growing fears that the regional conflict between Iran and Israel is quickly widening to include Iran-aligned militant groups across the Middle East. Houthi Solidarity With […]

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Iran Threatens US Fleet Strike, Closure of Strait of Hormuz

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

Tensions in the Gulf have escalated dramatically as Iran has called for a direct missile strike on U.S. naval forces and threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil artery. The response follows recent U.S. airstrikes that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities including those at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. Missile Strike Advocated by […]

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Tulsi Gabbard Warns Iran Could Build Nuclear Weapon Within Weeks

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has revised her assessment of Iran’s nuclear capabilities, stating that the country could now build a nuclear weapon within weeks to months if it decides to proceed. The statement represents a sharp departure from her earlier public testimony and brings her current position in alignment with President Donald Trump […]

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Trump’s Strike Decision Nears as U.S. Shifts Bombers East

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

The United States has begun relocating B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to the Pacific island of Guam, signaling increased military readiness as President Donald Trump evaluates a possible direct strike on Iran. The move comes amid rapidly intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, raising fears of broader escalation. B-2 Bombers Positioned for Long-Range Strike Several B-2

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India Says Indus Waters Treaty Will Never Be Restored

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

India has declared that it will never revive the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, marking a historic and irreversible shift in its policy on water sharing with its western neighbor. The announcement was made by Home Minister Amit Shah on June 21, closing the door on a decades-old agreement that had survived wars and geopolitical […]

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Khamenei Names Three Clerics as Successors, Excludes Son

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly selected three senior clerics as potential successors, in a move widely seen as a preparation for a possible leadership transition. The decision, which comes amid intensifying regional conflict and domestic uncertainty, is notable not only for what it includes—but also for what it omits: the name of […]

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Pakistan Slams Nobel Peace Prize for Trump, Slams India over Kashmir

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

Pakistan has sharply criticised the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to former US President Donald Trump, condemning it as “politically motivated” and “deeply flawed.” Simultaneously, Islamabad took aim at India’s handling of Kashmir, accusing it of suppressing dissent and violating international law. Trump’s Nobel Sparks Backlash In an official statement, Pakistan’s

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FATF Flags Pakistan Over Illicit Weapons Funding Network

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued a global alert highlighting Pakistan’s alleged role in the financing of illicit weapons networks. The watchdog has warned that Pakistan’s failure to plug critical gaps in its financial system has created fertile ground for money flows linked to arms procurement and extremist networks. Weapons-Funding Alert Issued

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Trump Confirms U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces conducted coordinated airstrikes on three critical Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking the first overt U.S. military engagement in the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict. In a statement released early Saturday, Trump described the operations as “very successful” and confirmed that all U.S.

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Israel Kills IRGC’s Saeed Izadi in Qom Airstrike

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

In a major escalation of its targeted campaign against Iranian leadership, Israel has announced the killing of Saeed Izadi, the head of the IRGC Quds Force’s Palestine Corps, in an airstrike on the Iranian city of Qom. Key Figure Behind Hamas Attack Eliminated According to Israeli military officials, Izadi played a critical role in orchestrating […]