Tehran open to limits on enrichment, but rules out 'zero enrichment' - Reuters

Jun 20, 2025, 12:50 GMT+1

Tehran is prepared to discuss limitations on uranium enrichment but will "undoubtedly reject" any proposal for zero enrichment, particularly in light of ongoing Israeli military strikes, Reuters reported.

Citing a senior Iranian official, the report said Iran is awaiting a concrete initiative from the E3 (France, Germany, and the UK) on the nuclear issue and emphasized that the role of European powers is now more crucial, as Tehran is not willing to engage directly with the United States under current circumstances.

“The situation has changed. Europe must step up,” the official added.

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, meet at an outdoor terrace table at the offices of the honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Geneva, Switzerland June 20, 2025.

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Iran justifies Internet restrictions amid 'psychological and cyber' threats

Jun 20, 2025, 12:38 GMT+1

Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokesperson of the Iranian government, said the ongoing internet restrictions were implemented to protect citizens and counter cyberattacks amid what she described as psychological warfare and digital threats by Israel.

She said ministers are working around the clock with the president and key cabinet members inspecting infrastructure and public services on the ground.

Authorities warned that national internet services could replace global access if necessary and urged citizens to rely solely on state media and domestic messaging apps for news.

Mohajerani added that any perceived insult to the Supreme Leader would trigger a "widespread reaction" from the public.

EU, UK, French, and German diplomats meet Iranian FM in Geneva

Jun 20, 2025, 12:36 GMT+1

Foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, along with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, held a lunch meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday, Reuters reported.

France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, pose for photographs in the offices of the honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Geneva, Switzerland June 20, 2025.

Israel says it targets military infrastructure in western and central Iran

Jun 20, 2025, 12:33 GMT+1

The Israeli military is currently striking military infrastructure in western and central Iran, the IDF said in a post on X on Friday.

Israel says it hit Iranian internal security bases across Tehran

Jun 20, 2025, 12:27 GMT+1

Israeli fighter jets struck the headquarters of Iran’s internal security forces and several bases of the special units in the Tehran area in recent days, the Israeli military said on Friday.

The IDF said the operation was based on precise intelligence gathered by its military intelligence division.

It described Iran’s internal security apparatus as an integral part of the country’s broader military structure.

A screengrab from the IDF video showing the headquarters of Iran’s internal security forces

A screengrab from the IDF video showing Iranian police’s special units hit in Israeli strikes

Netanyahu, US officials discuss possible American role in Iran attacks – Jerusalem Post

Jun 20, 2025, 12:21 GMT+1

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior military officials met with top US officials on Thursday night in Washington to discuss potential American involvement in Israel’s military operations against Iran, The Jerusalem Post reported.

Citing two sources, the report said the closed-door meeting included Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, alongside US Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

No details of the discussions were disclosed. The talks follow President Donald Trump’s statement that a decision on US participation would come within two weeks.

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