Newspaper headlines from around the world - Tuesday, 17 June 2025
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Here are the stories that made headlines on the front pages of newspapers worldwide on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The New York Times front page reported that Israel has expanded its strike targets in Iran. The Wall Street Journal front page reported that Tehran signalled its readiness to renew diplomacy. The Jerusalem Post's front page reported that the IDF intercepted 80–90% of Iranian missiles, but 24 people were killed in the attacks. China Daily's front page reported that Sino-Kazakh cooperation has strengthened. Daily Mail's front page reported that a conspiracy of silence over race doomed thousands of girls to abuse. The Guardian front page reported that Israel has warned Iranians to flee as deadly air raids continue.
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- IOL News
South Africans in Iran urged to register with embassy for safety
Smoke billows for the second day from the Shahran oil depot, northwest of Tehran, on June 16. Image: AFP THE South African government has issued an important advisory to all its nationals currently residing or travelling in the Islamic Republic of Iran, urging them to immediately contact the South African Embassy in Tehran. This step is crucial to ensure that the Embassy is aware of their presence and can maintain up-to-date records of their whereabouts. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) highlighted in a statement this week that South Africa's ability to provide consular support in Iran remained significantly constrained. 'It is important to note that South Africa's support in that country is limited and that it could be assumed that no face-to-face consular assistance will be possible in an emergency, and the South African government may not be able to help you if you get into difficulty, depending on your location. 'Therefore, citizens are further encouraged to assess their own safety and security and act accordingly,' the statement warned This advisory comes against the backdrop of escalating tensions and mounting challenges within Iran. According to recent reports, Iran has been grappling with a combination of domestic unrest, economic hardship, and increasing international pressure. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The country has seen a rise in protests driven by economic grievances and political dissatisfaction, while ongoing international sanctions continue to strain its economy. These factors have contributed to a volatile environment that poses risks not only to Iranian citizens but also to foreign nationals living or visiting the country. In addition to the political and economic instability, there are concerns about the safety of expatriates due to unpredictable security developments, including heightened government crackdowns on dissent and potential disruptions to transport and communication networks. These conditions make it all the more important for South African citizens to remain vigilant, stay informed of local developments, and maintain regular contact with the embassy. Dirco advised all South African nationals in Iran to carefully assess their personal safety and security, consider their travel plans, and take necessary precautions.
The Citizen
an hour ago
- The Citizen
Trump says wants ‘real end' to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire
Israel's intense air raids kill Iranian commanders as Tehran retaliates with missile strikes. Trump calls for peace but threatens overwhelming force. People take shelter in a parking lot in Tel Aviv amid a fresh barrage of Iranian rockets on June 17, 2025. Israel's military said air raid sirens sounded in several areas of the country on June 17 after identifying missiles launched from Iran, as AFP journalists reported booms over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP) US President Donald Trump said he wants a 'real end' to the conflict between Israel and Iran, not just a ceasefire, as the arch foes traded fire for a fifth day on Tuesday. The escalating clashes saw Israeli warplanes target military sites in Iran, killing a senior commander and drawing retaliatory missile fire from Iran. Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem shortly after air raid sirens sounded in many parts of Israel following missile launches from Iran, the Israeli military said. The air force was 'operating to intercept and strike where necessary to eliminate the threat', the military said. About 20 minutes later, it said people could leave shelters as police reported debris fell in the Tel Aviv area and the fire brigade said it was tackling a blaze in the surrounding area. ALSO READ: MTN Group downplays Iran strife The Israeli military said it killed senior Iranian commander Ali Shamdani in an overnight strike on a 'command centre in the heart of Tehran', just four days after his predecessor, Golam Ali Rashid, was killed in a similar Israeli attack. It also said it targeted multiple missile and drone sites in west Iran, including infrastructure, launchers and storage facilities, with black-and-white footage showing some of them exploding. Despite mounting calls to de-escalate, neither side has backed off from the missile blitz that began Friday, when Israel launched an unprecedented aerial campaign targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities. A new wave of Israeli strikes on Tehran — including a dramatic hit on state television headquarters that the broadcaster said killed three people — prompted both sides to activate missile defence systems overnight. A cyberattack on Tuesday crippled Sepah Bank, one of Iran's main state-owned banks, the Fars news agency reported. ALSO READ: US warship reported heading toward Mideast as Iran, Israel fight 'Complete give-up' Trump said on Tuesday that he wanted a 'complete give-up' by Iran in return for peace. 'I'm not looking for a ceasefire, we're looking at better than a ceasefire,' he told reporters on the plane home after cutting short his attendance at a Group of Seven summit in Canada. Trump again warned Iran against targeting US troops and assets in the Middle East, saying 'we'll come down so hard, it'd be gloves off'. Trump had earlier issued an extraordinary warning on his Truth Social platform, saying: 'Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!' Trump has repeatedly declined to say if the United States would participate in Israeli military action, although he has said Washington was not involved in initial strikes. ALSO READ: 'They never stopped' – Naledi Pandor continues to receive threats Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the United States was deploying 'additional capabilities' to the Middle East. The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz left Southeast Asia Monday, scrapping a planned Vietnam port call, amid reports it was heading to the region. China accused Trump of 'pouring oil' on the conflict. 'Making threats and mounting pressure will not help to promote the de-escalation of the situation, but will only intensify and widen the conflict,' said foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun. After decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel launched its surprise air campaign last week, saying it aimed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons — an ambition Tehran denies. ALSO READ: UK moves warplanes to Middle East amid Iran crisis Iran has responded with multiple missile salvos. The Revolutionary Guards vowed Monday night the attacks would continue 'without interruption until dawn'. State television said the Tel Aviv headquarters of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency was among the Guards' targets. G7 urges de-escalation The escalation has derailed nuclear talks and stoked fears of broader conflict. At least 24 people have been killed in Israel and hundreds wounded, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. Iran said on Sunday that Israeli strikes had killed at least 224 people, including military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. It has not issued an updated toll since then. ALSO READ: Iran media reports 'massive explosion' after Israeli drone strike on refinery Netanyahu said Israel was 'changing the face of the Middle East, and that can lead to radical changes inside Iran itself'. Iran's ISNA news agency quoted a medical official saying all doctors and nurses had their leave cancelled and were ordered to remain at medical centres. International calls for calm have mounted. At the G7 summit, leaders including Trump called Monday for 'de-escalation' while stressing Israel had the right to defend itself. 'We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza', G7 leaders said in a joint statement that also affirmed 'Iran can never have a nuclear weapon'. ALSO READ: Iran launches fresh wave of attacks on Israel The United States and Iran had engaged in several rounds of indirect talks on Tehran's nuclear programme in recent weeks, but Iran said after the start of Israel's campaign that it would not negotiate while under attack. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that 'absent a total cessation of military aggression against us, our responses will continue'. 'It takes one phone call from Washington to muzzle someone like Netanyahu. That may pave the way for a return to diplomacy,' he wrote on X. – By: © Agence France-Presse
The South African
3 hours ago
- The South African
Donald Trump leaves G7 summit early
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was aiming for a 'real end' to the conflict between arch-rivals Israel and Iran, and not just a ceasefire, after five days of back-and-forth strikes. 'I'm not looking for a ceasefire, we're looking at better than a ceasefire,' Trump told reporters on board Air Force One before arriving back prematurely in the United States from a G7 summit in Canada. The president said he was looking for 'an end, a real end, not a ceasefire,' adding that he wanted a 'complete give-up' by Iran. Donald Trump again warned Iran against targeting US troops and assets in the Middle East, saying 'we'll come down so hard, it'd be gloves off'. The US leader departed the G7 gathering a day early, as ally Israel and Iran traded fire for a fifth straight day, with Israel hitting Iranian nuclear and military sites, and Tehran responding with missile strikes. Trump has repeatedly declined to say if the United States would participate in Israeli military action, although he has said Washington was not involved in initial strikes and the White House said US forces remained in a defensive posture. On his way back to Washington, Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he would be in the White House Situation Room early Tuesday morning. The Situation Room is where presidents convene their National Security Council in times of geopolitical crisis or when they order major military operations. Trump also said he had 'not reached out to Iran for 'Peace Talks' in any way, shape, or form,' in a later post on Truth Social. 'If they want to talk, they know how to reach me. They should have taken the deal that was on the table – Would have saved a lot of lives!!!' Iran, since Trump pulled out of an earlier nuclear deal in 2018, has ramped up uranium enrichment but not yet at levels to create an atomic bomb. The United States, Israel and Western allies have repeatedly said they will not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons. On Monday, Trump had said his early departure from the G7 summit had 'nothing to do' with a possible ceasefire between Israel and Iran, adding that France's leader had been 'wrong' to suggest otherwise. 'Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a 'cease fire' between Israel and Iran,' Trump wrote on Truth Social. 'Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that.' Macron had suggested the United States was ready to make a diplomatic overture to Iran. 'There was an offer made for a meeting and an exchange,' Macron told reporters on the sidelines of the G7 summit. 'If the United States can obtain a ceasefire, it is a very good thing.' The leaders of the G7 industrial democracies on Monday called for 'de-escalation' in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, stressing that Israel 'has a right to defend itself' and that civilians needed to be protected on both sides. Trump had earlier sent an ominous warning to people in the Iranian capital to flee. 'Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!' he wrote on Truth Social. This developing news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
