Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 23, 2025.
MIL-OSI Video: US strikes against nuclear facilities in Iran mark “dangerous escalation” -Security Council briefing
Source: United Nations (video statements) Remarks to the Security Council by Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, on threats to international peace and security. — Madam President, On the evening of 21 June, the President of the United States announced that the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kelly statement on U.S. military operations in Iran
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) released this statement following military operations in Iran on the evening of Saturday, June 21. “President Trump is leading with peace through strength. Let’s be clear: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. May God protect […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Powering Britain’s future: Electricity bills to be slashed for over 7,000 businesses in major industry shake-up
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Powering Britain’s future: Electricity bills to be slashed for over 7,000 businesses in major industry shake-up Industrial Strategy sets out a ten-year plan to boost investment, create good skilled jobs and make Britain the best place to do business Electricity costs for thousands of businesses […]
MIL-OSI USA: Statement from Rep. Cuellar on U.S. Strikes in Iran
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), released the following statement in response to United States strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities: “Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is a direct threat to the safety of the United States, our allies, and the […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the passing of the Honourable John McCallum
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister “Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John McCallum, who was an inspiration, a mentor, and a friend. “John served Canada and academia with great distinction, helping us to find solutions to our biggest economic challenges, and always with good humour and grace. “As an exemplary public servant, economist, diplomat, and parliamentarian, John’s contributions to […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Hegseth, Caine Laud Success of U.S. Strike on Iran Nuke Sites
Source: United States Department of Defense During a press conference at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the success of the U.S. Central Command’s overnight strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI Global: US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning decades before US strikes on nuclear sites
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jeffrey Fields, Professor of the Practice of International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences People observe fire and smoke from an Israeli airstrike on an oil depot in Tehran, Iran, on June 15, 2025. Stringer/Getty Images With the U.S. bombing of three nuclear sites in […]
MIL-OSI Global: US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What led to Trump pulling the trigger – and what happens next?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Javed Ali, Associate Professor of Practice of Public Policy, University of Michigan US President Donald Trump addresses the nation on Iran strikes on June 21, 2025 Carlos Barria/AFP via Getty Images In the early hours of June 22, 2025, local time, the United States attacked three nuclear […]
MIL-OSI USA: Letlow Statement on Iran Strikes
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-5) released the following statement regarding Saturday’s U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. “President Trump’s decisive action protects America’s security and is a key step toward halting Iran’s march toward becoming a nuclear power. I’m grateful to our troops […]
MIL-OSI USA News: WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump’s Display of Peace Through Strength
Source: US Whitehouse President Donald J. Trump’s bold, decisive action against Iran — the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism — and its key nuclear facilities was met with bipartisan praise from lawmakers across Capitol Hill. Here’s what they’re saying: Speaker Mike Johnson: “The President made the right call, and did what he needed to […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Investigation into SANDF Macadamia Military Base incident
Source: South Africa News Agency Sunday, June 22, 2025 The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have launched a joint investigation into the deaths of two soldiers at the at Macadamia Military Base in Mpumalanga. The SANDF confirmed Saturday’s incident near Komatipoort in a statement. “A SANDF member, […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli army says it hit fighter jets, missile sites in Iran
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, June 22 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its fighter jets struck two warplanes at Dezful airport in western Iran on Sunday morning. The statement said eight […]
MIL-OSI Europe: President Meloni chairs conference call on Middle East crisis
Source: Government of Italy (English) Following the worsening of the crisis in the Middle East, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, urgently convened and chaired a conference call this morning. The call was attended by Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, Vice-President of the Council […]
PM Modi speaks to Iranian President, reiterates call for de-escalation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and reiterated call for immediate de-escalation and diplomatic measures to restore regional peace in the region. “Spoke with President of Iran @drpezeshkian. We discussed in detail about the current situation. Expressed deep concern at […]
Indian Navy to commission stealth frigate ‘Tamal’ in Russia on July 1
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate, INS Tamal, on July 1 at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, in the presence […]
MIL-OSI Global: What is a ‘bunker buster’? An expert explains what the US dropped on Iran
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By James Dwyer, Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania The jagged silhouette of a B2 stealth bomber seen during a 2015 flyover in the US. Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images Late on Saturday night, local time, the United States carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear enrichment […]
Israel under missile attack, Iran says all options open after US strikes
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Israel faced a missile attack on Sunday as Iran said it reserved all options to defend itself after unprecedented U.S. strikes that President Donald Trump said had “obliterated” its key nuclear facilities. Hours after Trump dramatically escalated Middle East tensions by sending B-2 bombers to Iran, […]
MoS Defence Sanjay Seth to visit Kenya, Madagascar to strengthen defence ties
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, will lead an Indian delegation on a four-day official visit to Kenya and Madagascar from June 23 to 26, aimed at bolstering bilateral defence and diplomatic relations. In the first leg of the visit, MoS Sanjay Seth will travel […]
Strikes on Iran mark Trump’s biggest, and riskiest, foreign policy gamble
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) With his unprecedented decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites, directly joining Israel’s air attack on its regional arch-foe, U.S. President Donald Trump has done something he had long vowed to avoid – intervene militarily in a major foreign war. The dramatic U.S. strike, including the targeting […]
US B-2 bombers and bunker-busters used in Iran strike
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The U.S. Air Force’s B-2 Spirit stealth bombers were involved in strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites on Saturday. Three Iranian nuclear sites were struck in a “very successful attack,” President Donald Trump said on Saturday, adding that the crown jewel of Tehran’s nuclear program, Fordow, is […]