Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 14th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Iran launches waves of missiles at Israel in response to air strikes.
Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel early on Saturday in response to Israeli air strikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites. Sirens were heard in Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as air defences intercepted several missiles.
Explosions were also reported near Tehran’s Mehrabad airport. Both sides have sustained damage, with the situation raising concerns about further escalation in the region.
2. Court allows National Guard to stay in Los Angeles amid protests.
A U.S. federal appeals court has temporarily allowed National Guard forces to remain deployed in Los Angeles during ongoing protests linked to immigration enforcement.
The demonstrations have occurred in several cities, with authorities increasing security measures, including the deployment of additional military personnel. Public opinion remains divided over the use of such forces.
3. Iran calls nuclear talks with U.S. ‘meaningless’ after Israeli strikes.
Iran has denounced ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States as “meaningless” following Israel’s largest-ever military strike on Iranian targets, accusing Washington of supporting the operation.
The planned sixth round of talks, scheduled for Sunday in Muscat, now faces uncertainty as tensions rise across the region.
The U.S. has denied involvement in the Israeli strike and has urged Tehran to continue engaging in diplomatic dialogue.
4. Trump and Netanyahu hold call as Iran and Israel trade missile strikes.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Friday as tensions escalated between Iran and Israel, a White House official confirmed.
The call followed Iran’s launch of over 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in response to Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and missile sites.
While details were not disclosed, the timing suggests ongoing coordination between Washington and Tel Aviv.
5. Israel and Iran trade accusations at UN over nuclear site strikes.
Israel and Iran presented sharply opposing accounts at the United Nations Security Council following recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with each side defending its actions amid rising regional tensions.
Israel said the strikes targeted enrichment facilities it claimed were nearing weapons-grade production, while Iran condemned the attacks as a "declaration of war" and vowed a proportionate response under international law.
A U.S. official confirmed prior notification of the strikes but denied direct involvement.
6. Azerbaijan sends radiation experts to border following Iranian nuclear strikes.
Azerbaijan has deployed radiation specialists to its southern border with Iran to assess any potential environmental impact following recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Experts have conducted monitoring in the Astara region, with broader assessments underway as a precautionary measure, officials said.
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U.S. strikes on Iran entered a 12th consecutive night, while Yemen's Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, urging President Donald Trump to warn Tehran it would be held responsible for any future Houthi attacks.
The U.S. military said it completed a fresh wave of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, marking the 13th consecutive night of American attacks. The latest operation lasted more than two hours, according to U.S. Central Command.
Aleksandar Vučić's visit to Kyiv on 15 July appeared to send a geopolitical signal. But the significance of the trip lies less in the journey itself than in the limits Serbia carefully observed.
Six candidates vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General have called for restoring the organisation's credibility, strengthening multilateralism and reforming the UN, during the first public town hall debate ahead of a decisive Security Council vote next week.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are facing renewed Western scrutiny after the EU expanded sanctions targeting Russia's supply chains and the U.S. introduced new tariffs affecting trade with Central Asia.
A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate homes and camping sites near France's Atlantic coast as extreme heat and worsening drought continue to fuel wildfires across Europe.
Fresh off attracting $4.3 billion in foreign investment and loans during the first half of 2026, Tashkent is using the Global Business Services Forum (GBSF) to showcase Uzbekistan's growing appeal as a destination for international investment in technology, outsourcing and artificial intelligence.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun his first week working from No 10 North in Manchester, promising to shift power away from London, strengthen regional decision-making and drive economic growth across the country.
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