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U.S. Consulate In Iraq Targeted; HUGE Explosion Caught On Camera Near Mission In Erbil
A shocking drone attack occurred near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region, just hours after a threat from the pro-Iran militia Kataib Hezbollah. Saudi Arabia's Al Hadath network reported that the drone was aimed directly at the American mission. Although the drone was intercepted, dramatic video footage captured a massive explosion moments after the attempted strike. The full extent of the damage has yet to be assessed, and regional tensions continue to rise amid growing threats to U.S. assets in the Middle East.
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- Time of India
Family members scared, calling me multiple times: Indian student studying in Iran
Faizan Ali, a 21-year-old student of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in Iran, has never got so many calls from family members as much as he is receiving these days. Ali, who hails from Srinagar, told PTI that his family members are scared for his safety amid the Iran-Israel conflict . "I have been in boarding school since class 7 and I am not used to talking to my family members daily. But ever since Israel launched attack on Iran, my family has been calling me 10 times a day inquiring about my well-being," he said over a WhatsApp call. Ali, who is in first year of the medical college, said their exams were ending on Tuesday, but the university has announced cancellation of exams and closure of the varsity till October. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) "We have been told that we can go back home. There are over 120 students from Kashmir in our university. But our side is relatively safe. Tehran is completely devastated," he said. Live Events Recalling the last few days, he said that on Thursday night, everything was normal but when they woke up next morning, the situation was completely different. "There was fear all around. We heard gunshots. The students in Tehran are really scared. Since it is the centre of the country, evacuation is also a challenge. But I have heard that students are being taken to safe locations," he added. The 21-year-old said that the internet services are also affected in the country. "It is taking three to four minutes for WhatsApp mesages to go through. That day, my father asked me whether I had food and if I was doing fine. I texted him back saying I was safe but that message took nearly half an hour to reach him," he said, and urged people back home to pray for the safety of those stuck in Iran. The medical student said they are hoping that they will be evacuated either by Monday evening or Tuesday morning. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said he spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding students from the Union Territory stranded in Iran and was assured that necessary steps would be taken to ensure safety of all Indian students. On Sunday, Indian nationals in Iran were asked to exercise due caution and maintain contact with the Embassy of India in Tehran through its social media accounts in view of the current situation in the country following the launch of strikes by Israel. Israel on Friday last launched Operation Rising Lion to strike at Iran's nuclear, missile and military complexes. The strikes left key military commanders and nuclear scientists dead. Iran retaliated by launching waves of drones and ballistic missiles at Israel.
Time of India
37 minutes ago
- Time of India
'Sh** show': 'No Kings Protest' crowd outshadows Trump's $45 million lavish military parade
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump held a hideously expensive military parade in Washington, D.C., on his birthday. Social media mocked Trump's military parade, marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army. The footage showed the American troops marching sloppily, without any coordination, in front of a tiny crowd as the president saluted every walking contingent. Even as social media users mocked Trump's military parade, the US President deemed his dollar military birthday parade a 'tremendous success' Sunday, despite it being dwarfed by the thousands protesting against his presidency on the same day. While speaking to reporters on his way to Canada for the G7 summit, Trump heaped praises on the parade. 'Last night was a tremendous success with a fantastic audience,' Trump told reporters. 'It was supposed to rain, they gave it a 100% chance of rain and it didn't rain at all. It was beautiful.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Linda Kozlowski, 67, Shows Off Her Perfect Figure In A New Photo Today's NYC Undo 'And so I asked, if they gave it a 100% chance, right? 100% it was going to rain like crazy—and it didn't rain at all—how do they predict 100 years out? And 50 years out or 200 years out?' he continued. 'They didn't do too well the weather people last night, but it was beautiful.' ALSO READ: Are you on Trump's list? President orders ICE to ramp up deportations in Democratic stronghold cities Live Events Was Trump's military parade a flop? Even though an exact number of attendees has yet to be released, crowd figures were considerably lower than the 250,000-plus total White House Communications Director Steven Cheung touted on X Saturday, according to MSNBC and the Associated Press. 'Just the eye of any individual who is here on the ground or looking at images or video knows that there were not 250,000 people,' reporter Vaughn Hillyard, who was at the scene, told the hosts of MSNBC's The Weekend on Sunday. Footage from the event also showed sparse crowds. The crowd at the Trump's military parade was comparatively smaller to the thousands who marched in the 'No Kings' demonstrations across the country on the same day, reports Daily Beast. Data journalist G. Elliot Morris estimated that 'roughly 4-6m people' joined the 2,000-plus 'No Kings' demonstrations, which protested against Trump's policies, potentially making it one of the largest demonstrations in U.S. history. ALSO READ: Is coffee dangerous for Americans? These three US states asked not to drink caffeine Social media users were not impressed by the celebrations and questioned if the soldiers had willingly decided not to turn up for the event. "This was a sh*t show. Recruits in bootcamp can march in formation better than this," wrote one user, while another added: "Even NCC Cadets in India perform better parade marches than the superpower America." A third commented: "Can't believe how underwhelming all the footage of America's military parade is. 250 year anniversary for the world's biggest military and they get troops trotting along out of sync, isolated tanks rolling through to complete silence, small crowd, no cool displays of precision marching or cool tech, and lame country music to cap it off. Embarrassing." A different user wrote, 'HAHAHA! The crowd for Trump's birthday parade is TINY! They claimed 200,000 people would show up and it doesn't even look like 1,000 showed up. How embarrassing for MAGA! No Kings blew this out of the water!!!' ALSO READ: Pentagon pizza monitor predicted frantic activity ahead of Israel's attack on Iran. What's the truth? No Kings Protest in US Protests against President Donald Trump have taken place in towns and cities across the US in a coordinated event titled "No Kings". Lawmakers, union leaders and activists gave speeches in cities including New York, Philadelphia and Houston to crowds waving American flags and placards critical of Trump. Tens of thousands marched peacefully in Philadelphia, where organizers were holding their main event, police said. Philadelphia was chosen as the hub, because "there's an indelible link between Philadelphia and between the freedoms and the ideals that the country was founded upon," said Joel Payne, spokesperson for MoveOn, one of the dozens of groups behind the No Kings protests. Organisers of the 'No Kings' demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. Governors across the US had urged calm and vowed no tolerance for violence, while some mobilised the National Guard ahead of marchers gathering. The demonstrations come on the heels of the protests over the federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Trump ordering the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire.
Time of India
37 minutes ago
- Time of India
World War III: Boeing offices in Kyiv damaged by Russian airstrike, is Moscow expanding the war to US interests?
World War III: Russia air attack damages Boeing building in Ukraine, raises US security concerns- Russia launched one of its largest air assaults yet on Ukraine between June 9 and 10, 2025—damaging a building used by Boeing's engineering and technical teams in Kyiv, according to reports from the Financial Times and Reuters . While none of the company's staff were harmed, the strike is raising urgent questions: Is Moscow now targeting American corporate interests as part of its war strategy? The attack was part of a massive offensive involving over 315 drones and multiple missiles, hitting multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa. Boeing, which has had a long-standing presence in Ukraine and employs more than 1,000 local workers, confirmed that its operations remain unaffected. However, Ukrainian officials and Western observers view the targeting of Boeing as a deliberate signal aimed at both Kyiv and Washington. Is Russia deliberately targeting American-linked operations? 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Minturno: Volare a Dubai con un jet privato, i costi spiegati Volare a Dubai con un jet privato | Ricerca annunci Scopri di più Boeing isn't just another foreign company in Ukraine. It's a pillar of US aerospace and defense, closely tied to military logistics and equipment. Ukrainian authorities say the strike was part of a growing Russian campaign aimed at weakening Western-backed defense infrastructure—especially those helping Ukraine stay in the fight. Escalation in Russia's aerial tactics The strike came amid a wave of intensified attacks from Russia. Along with Kyiv, cities like Odesa were hit hard, including tragic strikes on civilian targets like a maternity hospital. The scale and coordination of the June assault signal a new phase in Moscow's military posture . Live Events A warning shot to Washington? By hitting Boeing—a key US defense contractor—Russia may be trying to raise the stakes, betting that it can pressure American politics or sow division among NATO allies. However, instead of retreating, US-aligned entities in Ukraine may double down, interpreting the attack as a call for deeper engagement , not withdrawal. Why did Russia target Boeing's facility in Kyiv? The airstrike on Boeing's office in Kyiv appears to have been part of a wider military campaign that included 315 drones, two ballistic missiles, and five cruise missiles targeting cities across Ukraine — including Kyiv and Odesa. This wave of attacks came after Ukraine's own drone strike earlier this month hit deep into Russian territory, damaging bomber aircraft near the Arctic Circle. Although Boeing has not confirmed if it was deliberately targeted, the scale and precision of the strike — and the building's prominence — have raised serious questions about Russia's intentions. Boeing's operations in Ukraine focus on engineering and technical support and include a close relationship with Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov, known for producing large transport aircraft. What was the extent of damage and impact on Boeing's operations? Despite the visible damage to its Kyiv facility, Boeing has reported no disruption to its operations in Ukraine. Andriy Koryagin, deputy general director of Boeing's Ukraine operation, said business continues as normal. The company has even been actively hiring, with a job posting dated June 2 seeking an interior design and certification engineering manager. Boeing employs over 1,000 people across Ukraine, and according to the ACC's president Andy Hunder, it has remained resilient throughout more than three years of conflict. Boeing did not comment in detail on the strike but emphasized its focus on employee safety and praised its staff's strength during ongoing challenges. Could this be part of a broader Russian strategy against US companies? This attack on Boeing fits a concerning pattern. Russia has repeatedly struck industrial sites, power stations, and military-related facilities across Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha told the FT that such strikes reflect 'Putin's disregard for US peace efforts' and show why US support remains critical. Beyond Boeing, Russia has also previously damaged or seized other major US-owned assets. In early 2022, a Coca-Cola facility near Kyiv was occupied and destroyed. Russian troops there reportedly found and drank Jack Daniel's whiskey, which, humorously but tellingly, slowed their advancement. In 2014, during the earlier conflict, Russian forces seized a Cargill agricultural facility, and another one was later lost in Kakhovka. According to Hunder, 32% of ACC's nearly 700 member companies have lost employees to Russian attacks, and nearly half have suffered facility damage, from shattered windows to complete destruction. What does this mean for Boeing's defense cooperation with Ukraine? The Boeing-Antonov partnership has grown significantly over the past year. In 2024, both companies signed a memorandum of understanding focused on defense projects. During the Munich Security Conference in February 2025, Boeing's defense executives met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss joint ventures, particularly around ammunition and aerial strike systems. According to Ukraine's Defense Ministry, the two parties explored joint production of unmanned aerial systems, which may now put Boeing more squarely in Russia's crosshairs. While Boeing's primary role in Ukraine has been technical and engineering-based, its expanding defense connections make it a more visible player in the broader war effort. Is Russia escalating attacks on foreign companies aiding Ukraine? Western intelligence and research bodies — including the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) — have been tracking a steady rise in Russian sabotage and subversion targeting Western businesses. Many of these firms are involved in military support, weapons production, and logistics for Ukraine. The Boeing strike could signal a broader Russian strategy to intimidate or weaken Western corporate engagement in Ukraine's defense and recovery sectors. With peace talks stalled and President Vladimir Putin holding firm on his demands, the risk to foreign firms operating in Ukraine may only grow. What's next for US involvement as Russia targets American firms? President Donald Trump has expressed growing frustration with Russia's continued aggression. The attack on Boeing — a global symbol of American aerospace power — may further test his administration's stance on Ukraine. Ukrainian leaders, including Foreign Minister Sybiha, have urged stronger US engagement, not just in diplomacy but also in Ukraine's security infrastructure. As the war enters a new and more unpredictable phase, the line between civilian operations and military targets continues to blur — especially when American companies like Boeing are seen as key contributors to Ukraine's defense capacity. FAQs: Q1. Why did Russia target the Boeing building in Ukraine? Russia likely targeted Boeing due to its defense work with Ukraine's Antonov aircraft maker. Q2. Is Boeing still operating in Ukraine after the attack? Yes, Boeing continues operations and hiring in Ukraine despite the Kyiv building damage.
