Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 21th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump says he may support Israel-Iran ceasefire “depending on circumstances”
President Trump said he may support a ceasefire between Israel and Iran depending on how events unfold, but stressed that Europe would have little role in mediating the conflict as Iran prefers direct talks with the U.S. While declining to discuss the use of ground forces, Trump said he would decide within two weeks whether the U.S. will get involved, as the aerial conflict, triggered by Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities continues to escalate.
2. Erdoğan: Türkiye pursues all diplomatic efforts for regional stability
President Erdoğan told Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan that Türkiye is actively using diplomacy to promote stability in the Caucasus and the broader region. He emphasised support for the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process and reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to normalising ties with Armenia through a cooperative, “win-win” approach.
3. Israel says it killed veteran Iran commander as both sides attack
Israel confirmed the killing of senior Iranian commander Saeed Izadi in a strike on Qom, as it continued air raids targeting Iran's military infrastructure and nuclear facilities amid escalating tensions. Despite diplomatic efforts in Geneva, Iran refused talks under Israeli attacks, while President Trump signalled he would decide within two weeks whether the U.S. would join the conflict, warning that Iran could soon develop nuclear weapons.
4. Zelenskyy says Ukraine developing interceptor drones to counter Russian attacks
President Zelenskyy said Ukraine is rapidly boosting domestic production of interceptor drones to counter the growing number of Iranian-made Shahed drones used by Russia in large-scale attacks. With over 400 drones launched in single-night assaults, Ukrainian officials stress the need for cost-effective drone defences to preserve limited missile and aviation resources.
5. Panama temporarily suspends some constitutional guarantees in protest-rocked province
Panama’s government suspended certain constitutional rights in Bocas del Toro for five days after violent unrest erupted amid ongoing protests against a controversial pension reform law. The clashes, initially led by Chiquita plantation workers who have since withdrawn after negotiating some benefit restorations, continue with roadblocks still in place despite the escalation of tensions.
Orkhan Nazarli, Head of Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy, held separate meetings with senior tax officials from Latvia and Montenegro during the 29th General Assembly of the Intra-European Organization of Tax Administrations (IOTA) in Baku.
The OIC's 51st ministerial session convenes in Istanbul to tackle pressing global and regional issues.
Japan has reportedly cancelled a planned high-level security meeting with the United States after Washington pressed Tokyo to increase its defense spending, according to the Financial Times.
Israel announced on Saturday that it had killed senior Iranian commander Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestine Corps of Iran’s Quds Force, in a targeted strike in Qom. Izadi was accused of supporting Hamas before its October 2023 attack on Israel.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is accelerating the development and production of interceptor drones to defend against the growing number of Iranian-made Shahed drones used by Russia in recent attacks.
Orkhan Nazarli, Head of Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy, held separate meetings with senior tax officials from Latvia and Montenegro during the 29th General Assembly of the Intra-European Organization of Tax Administrations (IOTA) in Baku.
The OIC's 51st ministerial session convenes in Istanbul to tackle pressing global and regional issues.
France has announced a €1.35 billion ($1.55 billion) investment in the debt-laden satellite company Eutelsat, becoming the company's largest shareholder. As the French finance ministry said, the move is intended to strengthen Europe’s leading satellite to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Japan has reportedly cancelled a planned high-level security meeting with the United States after Washington pressed Tokyo to increase its defense spending, according to the Financial Times.
Israel announced on Saturday that it had killed senior Iranian commander Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestine Corps of Iran’s Quds Force, in a targeted strike in Qom. Izadi was accused of supporting Hamas before its October 2023 attack on Israel.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
The USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. aircraft carrier has a decades-long history in the region, from the 1979 hostage crisis to modern deployments, often serving as a key asset during periods of rising friction with Iran.
Orkhan Nazarli, Head of Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy, held separate meetings with senior tax officials from Latvia and Montenegro during the 29th General Assembly of the Intra-European Organization of Tax Administrations (IOTA) in Baku.
The OIC's 51st ministerial session convenes in Istanbul to tackle pressing global and regional issues.
Japan has reportedly cancelled a planned high-level security meeting with the United States after Washington pressed Tokyo to increase its defense spending, according to the Financial Times.
Israel announced on Saturday that it had killed senior Iranian commander Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestine Corps of Iran’s Quds Force, in a targeted strike in Qom. Izadi was accused of supporting Hamas before its October 2023 attack on Israel.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is accelerating the development and production of interceptor drones to defend against the growing number of Iranian-made Shahed drones used by Russia in recent attacks.
Orkhan Nazarli, Head of Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy, held separate meetings with senior tax officials from Latvia and Montenegro during the 29th General Assembly of the Intra-European Organization of Tax Administrations (IOTA) in Baku.
The OIC's 51st ministerial session convenes in Istanbul to tackle pressing global and regional issues.
France has announced a €1.35 billion ($1.55 billion) investment in the debt-laden satellite company Eutelsat, becoming the company's largest shareholder. As the French finance ministry said, the move is intended to strengthen Europe’s leading satellite to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Japan has reportedly cancelled a planned high-level security meeting with the United States after Washington pressed Tokyo to increase its defense spending, according to the Financial Times.
Israel announced on Saturday that it had killed senior Iranian commander Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestine Corps of Iran’s Quds Force, in a targeted strike in Qom. Izadi was accused of supporting Hamas before its October 2023 attack on Israel.
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