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Trump’s Private Meeting with Pakistan’s Asim Munir Raises Eyebrows

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump held a two-hour closed-door meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, at the White House, raising diplomatic concerns in South Asia and within sections of Washington’s foreign policy establishment. The unusually private nature of the engagement—lacking any civilian diplomatic presence from Pakistan—has led to speculation

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Iran Accuses US of Betraying Diplomacy with Strikes, Warns of Consequences

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

Iran has sharply condemned the United States following airstrikes on key nuclear and military facilities, accusing Washington of betraying diplomacy and escalating the region toward open conflict. Iranian officials warned that the attacks would not go unanswered and that the consequences could reshape the balance of power in the Middle East. Diplomacy

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PM Modi Calls for Immediate De-escalation After US Strikes on Iran

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong appeal for immediate de-escalation following the United States’ recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. Terming the unfolding crisis as deeply troubling, Modi emphasized the urgent need to prioritize diplomacy over warfare. Modi Calls for Restraint In his statement, Modi said that the

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Iran’s Parliament Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz, Triggering Global Oil Shock

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Iran’s parliament has formally voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow maritime chokepoint through which nearly 20% of the world’s daily oil supply transits. The unprecedented decision comes in response to recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory and is expected to reverberate through global […]

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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 […]