-
Armed conflicts and attacks
The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Iran rises to at least 220 people, including 70 women and children. (Al Jazeera)
-
Armed conflicts and attacks
Israel strikes buildings in Tehran belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Iran's state-owned media company, knocking it temporarily off-air for an hour before later returning. Three employees are killed and several others are injured. (Al Jazeera) (Al-Monitor) (The Wall Street Journal)
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/6/17/live-israel-iran-trade-attacks-trump-orders-residents-of-tehran-to-flee?update=3780528
- https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/06/iran-state-tv-briefly-knocked-air-strike-after-missiles-kill-11-israel
- https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/israel-iran-attack-news/card/israel-bombs-iran-state-media-buildings-in-tehran-SMnTroA3jJGJpKjvdGWX
-
Armed conflicts and attacks
Iran says Israel struck a hospital in Kermanshah in western Iran. Video footage published by local platforms showed bloodstains, indicating casualties from the strike. (Al Jazeera)
-
Armed conflicts and attacks
Israeli drones strike two Iranian Air Force F-14 Tomcats stationed at Imam Khomeini International Airport. Combat footage released by the IDF confirm both were destroyed. (The Times of Israel)
-
Armed conflicts and attacks
An Iranian ballistic missile barrage kills eight people and injures 287 others in central Israel. (The Times of Israel) (Reuters)
-
Armed conflicts and attacks
Iran's parliament prepares a bill to exit the international nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. (Reuters)
-
Armed conflicts and attacks
Democratic senator Tim Kaine of Virginia introduces legislation to prevent U.S. president Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress's authorization. (Reuters) (US Congress)
-
Disasters and accidents
The death toll from severe weather and flash floods in Équateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, rises to at least 77 with more than 100 others still reported missing. (AP)
-
International relations
Andorra and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta establish official diplomatic relations. (Diari d'Andorra)
-
Law and crime
Gary Hoy, a survivor of child sexual abuse at Kincora, resolves a legal action against the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Home Secretary with an undisclosed agreement. The legal action alleged that paedophile housemaster William McGrath was allowed to target children to gather information about the far-right paramilitary organization Tara. (RTÉ).
-
Law and crime
Thai police raid a house in Samut Prakan province, Thailand, and arrest 13 foreigners, mostly Australians and British people, for running a fraudulent electronic trading platform that has stolen over AU$1.9 million (US$1.2 million). (AP)