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Iran’s parliament have voted to close the Hormuz shipping channel, a move that many experts had predicted and worried over.

This comes as a direct consequence of Donald Trump’s attack on the country and its nuclear facilities.

Experts have been warning against a sharp rise in oil prices across the globe, with some preparing for a "catastrophe".

Canada says stability in the Middle East is a "priority"

Canada said Sunday that stability in the Middle East "is a priority" and called for an "immediate" restart of negotiations to reach a diplomatic solution following the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also noted in a social media post that "Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security" and that the US attack "was designed to alleviate that threat."

"Canada calls on parties to return immediately to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis," Carney added.

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting this Sunday

The UN Security Council will meet urgently this Sunday afternoon to address the US bombings of Iranian nuclear facilities carried out overnight last night.

"Emergency Meeting of the UN Security Council, at the request of Iran, supported by Pakistan, China and Russia is being scheduled this afternoon New York time!” Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar posted on his X account.

Israel launches new strikes against Iranian military targets

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported a new series of attacks against Iranian targets allegedly linked to Iran's missile and drone program, in the first Israeli airstrikes since the United States decided to become directly involved in the conflict early Sunday morning.

According to the IDF, some 30 aircraft attacked dozens of targets in the areas of Isfahan, Bushehr, and Ahvaz, as well as Yazd, an area that had not yet been affected by the airstrikes Israel launched on June 13.

Israel reports it carried out attacks on missile infrastructure, in some cases on positions from which projectiles were allegedly fired toward Israel. The IDF has stated in its report that it will continue to launch these types of operations with a view to "eliminating the military threat" from Iran.

Turkey warns of risk of global conflict

The US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities early this morning risks turning a regional dispute into a conflict of global proportions, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said Sunday.

"As Türkiye, we have consistently warned about the risk of the conflict, sparked by Israeli aggression, spreading throughout the region and destabilizing the security environment. The US attack carried out today (22 June) on Iran's nuclear facilities has elevated that risk to its highest level," a statement from the Ministry said.

"Türkiye is deeply concerned about the potential consequences of the US attack… The current developments could escalate the regional conflict into a global one. We do not want to see this catastrophic scenario materialize," it emphasized.

The statement calls on "all relevant parties to act responsibly, to cease the attacks immediately, and refrain from actions that could lead to further loss of life and destruction."

British Airways cancels flights from London to Doha and Dubai

British Airways canceled its flights from London to cities such as Doha (Qatar) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) on Sunday following the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities last night.

"As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority," an airline spokesperson said in a statement to EFE.

For the time being, the canceled flights include all flights scheduled to depart from London Heathrow Airport this Sunday and their corresponding return flights.

Pakistan expresses its "unwavering solidarity" with Iran

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his country's "unwavering solidarity" with Iran on Sunday in a phone call with President Masoud Pezeshkian, in which he condemned the recent US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Sharif, according to a statement from his office, expressed concern that the US strikes had hit "facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)," which he called a "grave violation of international law and the IAEA Statute."

The call came after Pakistan's Foreign Ministry issued a statement formally condemning the US strikes, which, according to both documents, follow a series of "unjustified" Israeli aggressions over the past week.

Iranian parliament votes to close Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Consultative Assembly, Iran's parliament, recommended this Saturday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's main trade and economic corridors, in retaliation for the United States attack on the country's nuclear facilities, although the final decision will rest with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In comments reported by Iranian public radio and television, General Esmaeil Kousari, a member of the parliament's National Security Committee, confirmed that the chamber "has reached the conclusion that the strait must be closed, but the decision rests with the Supreme National Security Council."

Iranian President Pezeshkian Points to the US as Responsible for the Attack on Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities is conclusive evidence that the US government is truly responsible for the aggression that began nine days ago against the country because Israel is incapable of carrying out such an action without Washington's support.

"Last night's US attack on some of the country's nuclear facilities demonstrated that the United States is the main cause of the Zionist regime's hostile actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran," the president stated in a meeting with his cabinet.

The attack exposes the role that the US has tried to "hide" behind.

Israel Detects Several Cluster Missiles in Iran Attack

The Israeli Army has detected the use of several cluster missiles fired by Iran toward Israel. These missiles consist of a projectile carrying 20 small bomblets that disperse before or upon impact, according to an official from the Home Front Command, the military body that sets security guidelines for the Israeli population.

"We have experienced some cases [of this munition being used]," he said in a virtual press conference, explaining thatthe warheads of these missiles are divided into 20 tiny warheads. This gives the projectiles a very long range, a couple miles.

According to the official, these missiles pose a great risk to the population and their use in Israel "is not something local," but has been reported in different locations.

Asked whether Iran used this type of munition in its attack on Israel this Sunday, he said it is still being investigated and that they will have an answer by the end of the day.

Last Friday, the Israeli Army reported for the first time that it had detected this type of munition, which is banned in more than 100 countries.

Maduro condemns "vile attack" against Iran and says it endangers "life and peace"

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned this Sunday what he called a "vile attack" perpetrated by the United States against three major facilities of Iran's nuclear program, warning that it endangers "life and peace."

"This has been a criminal action that violates the norms of International Law, the Charter of the United Nations, and even ignores US laws, endangering life and peace," Maduro posted on his Telegram account.

Reacting to US President Donald Trump's announcement on Saturday that his country's Armed Forces had just completed a "successful attack on three nuclear facilities in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan," the Chavista leader said he "categorically and firmly" condemned this action against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

"PEACE, PEACE, PEACE is what humanity desires, and from Venezuela we raise our voices to advocate for the construction of a world of respect, equality, dialogue, without violence and without war," the Venezuelan leader added.

China "strongly" condemns US attack on Iran

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday "strongly" condemned the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, which "have exacerbated tensions in the Middle East."

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the US actions "seriously violate the purposes and principles of the [United Nations] Charter and international law."

Iran has destroyed up to 240 buildings in Israel

Iranian missiles have destroyed 240 buildings with 2,000 apartments in Israel as of Sunday, leaving 9,000 people homeless, according to an official from the Home Front Command, the military body that sets security guidelines for the Israeli population.

In a virtual press conference, the official indicated that security measures for Israelis have been tightened again, following a few days this week when they were more lax. They have now returned to the highest level, with schools and workplaces closed and only essential activities allowed. Nearly 10 million people are now in their homes the agency said.

Pope Leo XIV speaks out about escalating violence in the Middle East

Alarming news continues to emerge from the Middle East, especially from Iran. Against this tragic backdrop, which includes Israel and Palestine, people’s daily suffering, especially in Gaza and the other territories, where the need for adequate humanitarian aid is becoming increasingly urgent, risks being forgotten.

Today more than ever, humanity cries out and calls for peace. This is a cry that requires responsibility and reason, and it must not be drowned out by the din of weapons or the rhetoric that incites conflict. Every member of the international community has a moral responsibility to stop the tragedy of war before it becomes an irreparable chasm. There are no “distant” conflicts when human dignity is at stake.

War does not solve problems; on the contrary, it amplifies them and inflicts deep wounds on the history of peoples, which take generations to heal. No armed victory can compensate for the pain of mothers, the fear of children, or stolen futures. May diplomacy silence the weapons! May nations chart their futures with works of peace, not with violence and bloodstained conflicts!

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IAEA detects no radiation outside attacked nuclear facilities in Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated Saturday that no increase in radiation levels has been recorded so far outside the three nuclear facilities attacked by the United States on Iranian soil early this morning.

"Following attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran - including Fordow - the IAEA can confirm that no increase in off-site radiation levels has been reported as of this time," the agency said in a statement published on X.

" IAEA will provide further assessments on situation in Iran as more information becomes available," it said.

US President Donald Trump stated Saturday that the United States had successfully attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities, the first US strikes to occur amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.

"We have completed our very successful attack on three Nuclear sites in Iran including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan," the president said on the Truth Social network.

Hamas calls US bombings of Iran a "dangerous escalation"

The Islamist organization Hamas on Sunday called the US bombings of Iranian nuclear facilities a "flagrant violation" of international law and a "dangerous escalation," after the United States joined the Israeli offensive against Iran overnight.

"This brutal aggression constitutes a dangerous escalation, a blind obedience to the agendas of the disobedient Zionist occupation, a flagrant violation of international law, and a direct threat to international peace and security," Hamas said in a statement on its Telegram account.

For the Palestinian group, the US involvement in this new conflict represents "an example of the policy of imposing hegemony through force," as well as a decision based on "the law of the jungle," which it described as incompatible with all international norms and conventions.

"We affirm our solidarity with our brothers in the Islamic Republic, its leaders and people, and our full confidence in Iran's ability to defend its sovereignty," the Islamists added.

Starmer says the US has taken "action" to "alleviate" Iran's nuclear threat

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday that the United States has taken " action" to " alleviate" Iran's nuclear threat, after US President Donald Trump confirmed he had bombed three of Iran's nuclear facilities.

" Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat.," Starmer said in a post on social media platform X.

In this regard, the British leader added that the situation in the Middle East remains unstable and stability in the region is a "priority," urging Iran to "return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis."

Iran attacks Ben Gurion Airport and other targets after US bombing

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced Sunday that it attacked Ben Gurion Airport, "biological research" centers, and other Israeli targets after the United States bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran.

"The 20th wave of Operation True Promise 3 was launched with long-range liquid- and solid-fueled missiles with devastating power," the elite military said in a statement reported by Iranian media such as Press TV.

The targets included Ben Gurion Airport, "biological research" centers, and logistics bases.

State television showed the missile launches with military music playing in the background, as is customary with each wave.

EU urges "all sides to step back, and return to negotiating table"

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas spoke about the US offensive against Iran.

"Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, as it would be a threat to international security," she posted on social media. "I urge all sides to step back, return to the negotiating table and prevent further escalation.."

Iran responds to US attack: "They will have lasting consequences"

"This morning's events are shocking and will have lasting consequences." This was the warning issued by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas following the US bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities.

Abbas Araghchi also stated that Iran "reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, its interests, and its people" and called the US attack a "grave violation" of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

In an initial response, Iran has attacked Ben Gurion Airport, as well as "biological research" centers and other targets in Israel.

Saudi Arabia calls for de-escalation after US bombs Iran

Saudi Arabia has put out a statement regarding the US bombing of Iran in which it calls for "all possible efforts to exercise restraint" and the need to "de-escalate tensions." As well, the Kingdom appealed to the international community to intensify its efforts "to reach a political solution that would bring an end to the crisis and open a new chapter for achieving security and stability in the region."

"Donald Trump shoulders complete and total responsibility for any adverse consequences that follow from his unilateral military action."

Reaction to US bombing Iran from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries put out a statement regarding President Donald Trump's unilateral bambing of Iran.

He says that Trump has misled the US public about his intentions to bring peace to the Middle East. Also that he failed to consult Congress about envolving the US in a new war and "shoulders complete and total responsibility for any adverse consequences."

Vets speak out against Trump's unilateral bombing of Iran

Only Congress has the authority to declare war under the US Constitution. However, Presdient Donald Trump decided to entangle the US in yet another Middle East conflict, despite campaigning to the contrary, by ordering an attack on Iran Saturday night.

His actions have drawn praise from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamín Netanyahu but condemnation from many others including US military veterans.

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Shortly after the US carried out military strikes on Iran President Donald Trump addresses the nation. Hear what he had to say here.

Hello and welcome to AS USA

The United States has entered into the conflict between Israel and Iran under the direction of President Donald. On Saturday night American B-2 bombers attacked three of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities.

In a press conference Trump said that the objective was “the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror.” Trump called the operation “a spectacular military success” and said that the facilities were “completely and totally obliterated.”

He added that Iran, who he called “the bully of the Middle East,” must now make peace or face further military strikes that “will be far greater and a lot easier.”

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