"🔥 Middle East on Edge: U.S. and Israel Escalate Strikes on Iran"

 

🌍 Middle East Tensions

• Israel broadens strikes on Iran, targeting a Tehran prison and military-installed cultural sites tied to theocratic control.

• U.S. attacks three Iranian nuclear facilities,

•  including sites near Natanz and Isfahan; Iran responded by launching missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar, and IRGC vowed to retaliate 

• International watchdog warns of risks linked to strikes near Bushehr, Iran’s sole commercial nuclear reactor 

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🌐 Diplomatic & Geopolitical Developments

• NATO heads to convene in The Hague on June 24–25, marking the first summit under Secretary General Mark Rutte. Key issue: increasing member defense spending to 5% of GDP 

• Guterres stresses de-escalation, urging diplomacy after U.S.–Iran strikes at a UN Security Council emergency meeting 

🎶 Culture & Events

• Glastonbury Festival 2025: lineup confirmed (June 25–29), featuring headliners The 1975, Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo, and a legends slot by Rod Stewart 

📈 Market & Economy

• Global markets remain steady, despite Middle East volatility. Oil prices show limited movement following U.S.–Iran escalations

🗓️ Today in Brief

• It's National Pink Day, Detroit‑Style Pizza Day, Hydration Day, and Pecan Sandies Day 

• A variety of horoscopes and tarot readings have been published for today