Explosions and missile interceptions reported in Tehran on Friday

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Breaking: Israel strikes Iran –Explosions and missile interceptions reported in Tehran on Friday | 12 June 2025 | Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the Israeli Air Force has conducted a “preemptive” strike in Iran. Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran, as well as missile interceptions. An emergency situation has been declared across Israel. “Following the State of Israel’s preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future,” Katz said.

Trump urges diplomatic solution with Iran but says Israeli strike could happen | 12 June 2025 | U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday an Israeli strike on Iran “could very well happen,” and a senior Israeli official told the Wall Street Journal it could occur as soon as Sunday unless Iran agrees to halt production of material for an atomic bomb. U.S. intelligence has indicated that Israel has been making preparations for a strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, and U.S. officials have said on condition of anonymity that Israel could attack in the coming days. Trump on Thursday reiterated his hopes for a peaceful end to the tensions… “We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

U.S. authorizes partial evacuation of Middle East embassies –Washington reportedly believes Israel could strike Iran’s nuclear sites without its approval | 12 June 2025 | The U.S. has begun evacuating non-essential personnel and family members from its embassies and military bases in the Middle East in light of escalating tensions with Iran. The move follows President Donald Trump’s accusation that Tehran is “slow-walking” negotiations. “Based on our latest analysis, we decided to reduce the footprint of our Mission in Iraq,” the State Department said in an emailed statement to the media on Wednesday. Reuters cited a U.S. official as saying that voluntary departures had also been authorized at the embassies in Kuwait and Bahrain. The Pentagon has likewise approved the departure of family members from military installations in the region.

Rubio sends congratulations on Russia Day | 12 June 2025 | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated the Russian people on Russia Day, while vowing to work toward reaching a resolution of the Ukraine conflict. Rubio delivered the message on Wednesday, saying “the United States remains committed to supporting the Russian people as they continue to build on their aspirations for a brighter future.” The secretary of state took the opportunity to “reaffirm the United States’ desire for constructive engagement with the Russian Federation to bring about a durable peace between Russia and Ukraine.” He added: “It is our hope that peace will foster more mutually beneficial relations between our countries.”

Federal judge rules anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil cannot be deported or detained by Trump admin | 11 June 2025 | The Trump administration is barred from deporting and continuing to detain anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. New Jersey federal Judge Michael Farbiarz issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting federal officials from booting the Columbia University rabble rouser from the country, arguing that the admin’s reasoning that Khalil’s continued presence would pose a risk to foreign policy was not sufficient, according to court documents obtained by The Post. Farbiarz ordered that the legal U.S. resident be freed from custody as early as Friday, asserting that his continued detention is causing irreparable harm to his career, his family and his constitutional right to free speech. The Department of Homeland Security has until Friday morning to appeal the decision.

Air India Dreamliner crashes into Ahmedabad college hostel, kills over 240 | 12 June 2025 | More than 240 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London [Flight AI171] crashed moments after taking off from the city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, authorities said, in the world’s worst aviation disaster in a decade. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, with 242 people on board, which was headed for Gatwick Airport, south of the British capital, had only one survivor after it crashed onto a medical college hostel during lunch hour. The sole survivor is a British national of Indian origin and is being treated in a hospital, the airline confirmed.

Toxic chemical leak at Ohio explosives plant prompts no-fly zone, mass evacuations | 11 June 2025 | A massive chemical leak spewed toxic orange plumes of dangerous acid into the sky, forcing a no-fly zone and mass evacuations near an explosive plant in Ohio, according to reports. About 3,000 gallons of nitric acid was released from an enormous tank at the Austin Powder Red Diamond Plant in McArthur — which manufactures explosives used for mining and construction — around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, a Vinton County spokesperson told WLWT. Spillage from the 5,000-gallon take caused officials to evacuate nearby roadways and the Village of Zaleski, home to about 750 residents, with a shelter set up at Vinton County High School for evacuees, the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office said. The Federal Administration Authority also enforced a temporary 30-nautical-mile flight restriction around the hazardous site until Thursday, the outlet reported.

DOJ warns US attorneys to prepare for criminal investigations ahead of nationwide anti-Trump protests | 12 June 2025 | The Department of Justice on Thursday advised its nearly 100 U.S. Attorney Offices to be prepared for criminal investigations related to the planned nationwide protests on Saturday against the Trump administration’s policies. Thousands of “No Kings” protests are slated to take place across the country on Saturday, with attendees expected to rally against the Trump administration’s policies. “As we’ve said repeatedly, the Department respects the right to peacefully protest & assemble to engage on important issues,” a DOJ spokesperson wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital. “However, the Department and its 94 U.S. Attorney Offices will not tolerate unlawful violence & destruction of property.” Washington, D.C., on Saturday will host a large military parade for the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Flag Day.

Feds charge LA rioter who tried to hit cops with Molotov cocktail, 13 others also busted | 11 June 2025 | A second man has been charged with attacking law enforcement with Molotov cocktails during anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles this past weekend. Wrackkie Quiogue, of Long Beach, Calif., faces a federal charge of possession of an unregistered destructive device — and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Prosecutors say Quiogue, 27, was caught on body camera footage confronting LAPD officers during a downtown protest Sunday with a Molotov cocktail and lighter in hand… A day earlier, authorities collared Mexican illegal migrant Emiliano Garduno Galvez, 23, who allegedly chucked a Molotov cocktail at sheriff’s deputies during a violent demonstration in the majority-Hispanic enclave of Paramount.

Trump admin terminates legal status of more than half a million migrants enrolled in Biden-era ‘parole’ program | 12 June 2025 | The Trump administration on Thursday began notifying roughly 530,000 Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan migrants that their legal status has been revoked and they should self-deport immediately. The termination notices went out via email to migrants enrolled in a controversial Biden-era “humanitarian parole” program, which granted foreign nationals from the four countries U.S. work permits and deportation protection for up to two years. “The Biden Administration lied to America,” Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. “They allowed more than half a million poorly vetted aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela and their immediate family members to enter the United States through these disastrous parole programs; granted them opportunities to compete for American jobs and undercut American workers; forced career civil servants to promote the programs even when fraud was identified; and then blamed Republicans in Congress for the chaos that ensued and the crime that followed.”

Inside the end of Trump’s explosive feud with Elon Musk as Tesla boss makes olive branch call to president | 11 June 2025 | The apparent settlement of the astonishing feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk finally came about after the Tesla chief placed a phone call to the world’s most powerful leader. The former first buddy had been seeking to claw his way back into Trump’s good side with a series of surprisingly positive social media posts about Trump and his agenda. The president, meanwhile, continued to wish him “well” — apparently taking notice and lowering the temperature on his menacing threats to try to shred the government contracts held by Musk’s companies. Now, it has been revealed that Musk phoned Trump late Monday before he offered his public admission of regret, the New York Times reported.