The prospect of a U.S. strike against Iran has exposed divisions in the coalition of supporters that brought President Donald Trump to power, with some of his base urging him not to get the country involved in a new Middle East war. Source:: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/trump-faces-uproar-from-maga-base-over-possible-iran-strike-8704213#publisher=newsstand
By TOI World Desk Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Vladimir Putin offered Russia’s mediation between Iran and Israel, citing Moscow’s unique ties. He revealed proposals shared with Iran, Israel, and the U.S. for de-escalation. While Trump dismissed the offer, Putin highlighted Russia’s nuclear cooperation with Iran, assuring Israel of security measures. Source:: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/middle-east-crisis-putin-proposes-peace-talks-between-iran-and-israel-trump-tells-him-to-focus-on-ukraine-first/articleshow/121941183.cms
By Daniel Estrin Israel’s President Isaac Herzog spoke with NPR in his official residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday, as President Trump was still weighing whether to intervene. (Image credit: Benny Doutsh) Source:: https://www.npr.org/2025/06/18/g-s1-73543/israel-president-isaac-herzog-iran-nuclear