US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What we know so far | Israel-Iran conflict News

As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, Tehran has been left shrouded in smoke following an Israeli airstrike on June 15, 2025. With Iran's parliament considering closing the critical Strait of Hormuz, which transits about a fifth of the world's oil, experts warn that such an action could trigger significant market turmoil, potentially raising oil prices from $71.77 to $120 per barrel. Need More Context? 🔎

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, urging all involved to exercise restraint and seek de-escalation to avoid further instability in the region. The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over the attacks, which follow a series of escalations between the US, Israel, and Iran, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The United States bombed some places in Iran that make...

A buyer, Ningfei Du, successfully canceled a $10 million purchase of an Auckland mansion due to safety concerns after a landslide caused by January 2023 storms, which also resulted in a fatality nearby. The High Court ruled in March that he could recover his $1 million deposit and awarded him over $175,000 in costs. Need More Context? 🔎

Two South African engineers, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, have returned home after over two years in jail in Equatorial Guinea on disputed drug charges, which the UN deemed arbitrary. They were pardoned following a campaign by their families and the South African government, with their arrest linked to the seizure of luxury assets belonging to the country's vice-president. Need More Context? 🔎

The world awaits Iran's response following US President Trump's declaration of significant military action against its nuclear sites, which involved massive bombardments that Iran vowed to retaliate against while also launching missiles at Israel. While Tehran considers its options, US officials assert that the strikes were aimed solely at neutralizing the Iranian nuclear threat, not regime change, as tensions escalate in the region. Need More Context? 🔎

Frustration within the dialysis industry led medical resident Andre Obua to obsess over the potential harm of a medication prescribed to kidney patients, culminating in an attempted murder charge after he shot a doctor in Indiana. Despite his claims, experts found no evidence of harm, and prosecutors emphasized that legal grievances should not resort to violence; Obua is set to stand trial in August. Need More Context? 🔎