Thousands Gather in Tehran to Mourn Dead from Israel Strikes
Hundreds of thousands of people filled the streets of Iran’s capital on Saturday for a state funeral honoring about 60 Iranians killed in Israeli strikes over the past few weeks, including top military commanders and nuclear scientists. Why It Matters In what President Donald Trump has called the “12 Day War,” in mid-June Israel initially […]
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Iran’s Khamenei Issues First Statement Since Israel War Ended
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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Trump Tells Iran and Israel to Heed Truce After Deadly Attack Raises Doubts
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire had now begun between Iran and Israel and he called for it to be respected after a deadly Iranian missile strike on Israel raised doubts whether it would be effective. “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE […]
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Israel Bombs Gates of Iran’s Notorious Evin Prison
By Amir Daftari is a Newsweek reporter based in London, specializing in global affairs with a focus on the Middle East. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from the United Nations and has previously worked at CNN International. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Amir has received multiple awards for his reporting, including his […]
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Iran starts using heavier Sejjil missiles in Israel attacks
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) used its long-range, two-stage Sejjil missiles in a recent round of missile strikes targeting Israel, according to Iran’s media. Newsweek has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment. Why It Matters The use of heavier rockets marks a further escalation in the conflict. Iran has fired […]
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Gen Z on Vacation Captures Moment Hundreds of Missiles Fly Toward Israel
While enjoying a poolside drink on vacation, 20-year-old British tourist Sapphire Beard-Griffith noticed bright streaks cutting across the sky in Paphos, Cyprus. What first appeared to be atmospheric anomalies soon became clear: more than 300 kilometers [186 miles] away, Iranian ballistic missiles were streaking toward Israel in a massive, multi-wave attack. Tensions between Israel and […]
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Muslim World Unites in Response to Israel Over Iran Strikes
Muslim-majority states in the Middle East and beyond have jointly condemned Israel’s military strikes against Iran as the conflict has escalated and urged Israel to refrain from targeting nuclear facilities. Newsweek contacted the Israeli prime minister’s office for comment. Why It Matters In a rare display of regional consensus, 22 Muslim-majority nations—including those that have […]
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Mark Levin Calls for Regime Change in Iran as MAGA Israel Fissure Grows
Fox News host Mark Levin is calling for regime change after Israel launched what it described as “preemptive strikes” against Iranian nuclear facilities early Friday. Levin, a prominent conservative media figure and ally to President Donald Trump, has been a vocal advocate for military action against Iran and abandoning diplomatic negotiations. The Context Israeli Defense […]
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Fresh Explosions Rock Tehran as Iran Vows ‘More Painful’ Attacks on Israel
By Ellie Cook is a Newsweek security and defense reporter based in London, U.K. Her work focuses largely on the Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. military, weapons systems and emerging technology. She joined Newsweek in January 2023, having previously worked as a reporter at the Daily Express, and is a graduate of International Journalism at City, […]
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Israel Sends ‘Urgent Warning’ for Iranian Citizens To Evacuate
By Ellie Cook is a Newsweek security and defense reporter based in London, U.K. Her work focuses largely on the Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. military, weapons systems and emerging technology. She joined Newsweek in January 2023, having previously worked as a reporter at the Daily Express, and is a graduate of International Journalism at City, […]
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