Middle East on Edge: U.S. Joins Israel in Strikes as Khamenei Vows ‘Punishment’ and Trump Floats Regime Change
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Middle East on Edge: U.S. Joins Israel in Strikes as Khamenei Vows ‘Punishment’ and Trump Floats Regime Change

By SCALE UB news team : 23/06/2025 News summary: Tensions have surged as the U.S. launched precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites alongside Israel, prompting Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei to promise “punishment” and President Trump to hint at regime change. Iran retaliated with missile fire toward Israel, triggering sirens. Global leaders are urging de-escalation while…

B-2 Bombers, Bunker-Busters & Tomahawks: Inside the U.S.’s “Midnight Hammer” Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Site

B-2 Bombers, Bunker-Busters & Tomahawks: Inside the U.S.’s “Midnight Hammer” Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Site

By SCALE UB news team : 23/06/2025 News summary: In a dramatic escalation, the U.S. launched Operation Midnight Hammer on June 21–22, deploying seven B‑2 stealth bombers carrying 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-busters, supported by over 75 precision-guided weapons and dozens of Tomahawk cruise missiles from submarines. Targets included Iran’s deeply buried Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan…

Iran’s Parliament Votes to Block Strait of Hormuz: A Blockade That Could Shake Global Oil Markets
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Iran’s Parliament Votes to Block Strait of Hormuz: A Blockade That Could Shake Global Oil Markets

By SCALE UB news team : 23/06/2025 News summary: Iran’s parliament has approved a measure—pending final approval from the Supreme National Security Council—to close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to U.S. and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities. The chokepoint handles about 20% of global oil and LNG flows. Experts warn that even a…

Satellite Images Challenge Trump’s Claim of ‘Total Obliteration’ in US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites

Satellite Images Challenge Trump’s Claim of ‘Total Obliteration’ in US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites

By SCALE UB news team : 23/06/2025 News summary: Following President Trump’s bold assertion that US strikes “completely obliterated” Iran’s nuclear sites, satellite imagery paints a nuanced picture. Photos show craters and collapsed entrances at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, but key structures—like ventilation systems—appear untouched. Experts caution it may take years to fully assess underground…

Asim Munir Warns Trump Militants Might Surge Along Iran Border if Tehran Collapses
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Asim Munir Warns Trump Militants Might Surge Along Iran Border if Tehran Collapses

By SCALE UB news team : 20/06/2025 News summary: Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir cautioned President Trump that the destabilisation of Iran due to Israeli strikes could spark a surge of jihadi and separatist militants along the 900 km Pakistan‑Iran border. He expressed fears such groups might exploit a vacuum, threatening regional security, and…

Israel Launches Massive Overnight Airstrike on Iran with 60 Fighter Jets Targeting Nuclear Sites

Israel Launches Massive Overnight Airstrike on Iran with 60 Fighter Jets Targeting Nuclear Sites

By SCALE UB news team : 20/06/2025 News summary: Israel conducted a highly coordinated overnight strike involving over 60 fighter jets and approximately 120 precision bombs against Iran, hitting key nuclear and missile infrastructure including SPND, Natanz, and Arak heavy-water reactor. The operation marks the largest air assault on Iran to date. Iran responded with…