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Israel’s foreign ministry questions Iran internet blackout

Jun 17, 2025, 21:10 GMT+1

Israel’s foreign ministry criticized Iran’s internet restrictions amid ongoing conflict.

“Isn’t cutting off the Iranian people’s internet a violation of freedom of expression?” it wrote in Farsi on X.

The statement follows widespread reports of connectivity issues and isolation from international data.

On Tuesday , monitoring group NetBlocks confirmed a significant drop in internet traffic across Iran.

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Israel won't end Iran campaign without striking Fordow, top security official says

Jun 17, 2025, 20:41 GMT+1

Israel’s campaign against Iran will not conclude without damaging the deeply buried Fordo enrichment facility, National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said Tuesday.

“The plan is blue and white, including all elements of the offensive,” he told Channel 12, emphasizing the operation is Israeli-led.

Hanegbi said Israel is in constant contact with Washington, but is not pressing the US to join the strikes.

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Israel releases footage of strikes on Iranian missile sites

Jun 17, 2025, 20:24 GMT+1

The Israeli military published video footage Tuesday showing air force strikes on 12 Iranian missile launch and storage sites.

The army said the targeted facilities were intended for attacks on Israeli civilians.

“We will continue to operate to defend our civilians,” the military said.

Macron warns against 'regime change' in Iran, urges US-led diplomacy

Jun 17, 2025, 20:09 GMT+1

Any push to overthrow Iran’s government would bring chaos to the Middle East, French President Emmanuel Macron said.

Speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, Macron urged US President Donald Trump to spearhead renewed diplomacy with Tehran, saying, “We need the United States of America to bring everyone back around the table.”

Macron added he believes Trump supports a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

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No injuries reported after limited Iranian missile salvo, Israel says

Jun 17, 2025, 19:49 GMT+1

A small number of ballistic missiles were launched from Iran late Tuesday, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel, Israeli officials said.

The country’s emergency medical service reported no immediate injuries or urban impacts. The IDF said most missiles were intercepted by air defenses.

Cyberattacks behind internet outages, Iranian cyber police say

Jun 17, 2025, 19:35 GMT+1

Th recent internet disruptions were caused by major cyberattacks, Iran’s cyber police said.

Access had been nearly impossible for hours, a Tehran resident told Iran International. The police said the outages were not part of a shift to a national intranet and promised service would be restored within hours.

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