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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Former Spy Chief: 'Good Case' for US To Strike Iranian Nuclear Site
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. should go ahead and destroy the most deeply buried nuclear facilities in Iran, a former U.K. intelligence chief has said. The comments by John Sawers, former head of MI6, came as President Donald Trump weighs up whether to commit the U.S. to direct involvement in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Khosro Isfahani, senior research analyst at National Union for Democracy in Iran, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. told Newsweek on Thursday removing the nuclear threat posed by Iran "would give the world a better chance at containing the regime." Infographic with satellite image from Planet Labs PBC from March 19, 2025, shows the Fordow nuclear site in Iran. Infographic with satellite image from Planet Labs PBC from March 19, 2025, shows the Fordow nuclear site in Iran. Getty Images Why It Matters Israel said its Operation Rising Lion is aimed at destroying Iran's chances of building a nuclear bomb, although Tehran says its atomic program is for peaceful purposes. The U.S. is believed to have weapons which can destroy Iran's secret nuclear site at Fordow, with U.S. reports pointing to the GBU-57 bunker-busting bomb, which can be delivered by B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. The comments by such a senior former intelligence figure will add weight to the argument that the U.S. should proceed with targeting Iranian's underground nuclear sites. What To Know Sawers was head of the U.K's Secret Intelligence Service MI6 between 2009 and 2014. In an interview for the BBC radio program Today, Sawers said there is a good case for the U.S. destroying the most deeply buried nuclear facilities in Iran. He said that in some ways "it would be better if they got on with it" because it would give a better chance of ending the conflict. He referred to the nuclear facilities at Fordow, which he said were buried up to 300 feet beneath the surface. When asked if it could end the regime and unleash uncontrollable forces, Sawers said that destroying the nuclear facilities did not mean the regime would be quashed. 'I don't think destroying the nuclear facilities destroys the regime.' Sir John Sawers, former head of MI6, says there's a 'strong case' for the Americans to step in and strike Iran, and that 'in some ways it would be better if they got on with it.'#R4Today — BBC Radio 4 Today (@BBCr4today) June 19, 2025 Unlike the collapse of the Bashar Assad regime in Syria, there is no alternative, well-armed militia ready to take over, he said. In response to Sawer's comments, Isfahani told Newsweek that Iran and the wider Middle East have been hostages to the Islamic Republic for over four decades, due to the triple threat of missiles and drones, proxy forces, and nuclear brinkmanship. "The evil triangle has already been weakened; now it must be shattered. The regime must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon." he said. What People Are Saying John Sawers, former head of the U.K.'s MI6 on the BBC: "I think there is a good case for the Americans to destroy the most deeply-buried nuclear facilities in Iran." Khosro Isfahani, senior research analyst at National Union for Democracy in Iran, told Newsweek that removing the nuclear threat "would give the world a better chance at containing the regime. It would also deprive the gambling ayatollah of the opportunity to play the last card up his sleeve." What Happens Next The Wall Street Journal and CBS reported that President Donald Trump had signed off on an attack on Iran's nuclear sites, but had not decided whether to go ahead with strikes. However, adding to speculation was the response by the U.S. president on social media that the Journal "has no idea what my thoughts are concerning Iran!"
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Young" Farhan Akhtar Suggested To Change The Ending Of Fire, Reveals Shabana Azmi
New Delhi: Shabana Azmi treated her fans to an anecdote as she reunited with her Fire team. Shabana Azmi shared an image with her Fire co-star Nandita Das and director Deepa Mehta on Instagram on Thursday. All three women are dressed in black. Shabana Azmi revealed that the ending of the film was changed after a "young Farhan" Akhtar suggested to do so. What's Happening Shabana Azmi shared a picture featuring herself, Nandita Das and Deepa Mehta. All three women are dressed in black. They are seen smiling for the cameras. Shabana Azmi wrote in the caption that the ending of the film was changed and it was suggested by a young Farhan Akhtar. "The #Fire trio! 25 years later .. The film continues to be a point of reference all over the world . Few know that it had a different ending . It was young @faroutakhtar who advised that the ending should be changed to what is finally kept ..," wrote Shabana Azmi. "Also it was originally to be shot in Hindi but the dialogue didn't ring true. So literally 2 days before the shooting Deepa Mehta decided to keep the original English greatly approved by producer Bobby Bedi . Thank god the actors were bilingual and could rise to the challenge!" the film veteran added. Fire was released in 1996. It was the first of Deepa Mehta's element triology. It was succeeded by Earth (1998) and Water (2005). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shabana Azmi (@azmishabana18) About The Film Fire Fire is loosely based on Ismat Chughtai's 1942 story, Lihaaf (The Quilt). It is hailed as one of the first mainstream Bollywood films to explicitly show homosexual relations. The film was headlined by Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das's powerful performances. After the film released, several protests were staged, prompting conversations around homosexuality and the freedom of speech. In A Nutshell Almost after three decades of its release, Shabana Azmi shared that the ending of Deepa Mehta's film Fire was changed following the suggestion of Farhan Akhtar.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Internet swoons over woman's ‘rom-com' story where she traveled 6,000 miles for a second date
A vacation fling turned romance novel. Meeting someone in the wild that you have a romantic connection with is so challenging these days that one infatuated woman traveled 6,000 miles to see a guy for a second date, according to Jam Press. A woman named Grace Kelly was hanging out at a hotel bar in Taiwan, where she was on vacation, when she met a potential suitor, who owned a restaurant in the East Asia country, with whom she hit it off. Advertisement 3 Grace Kelly never expected to meet the love of her life while on vacation. Jam Press/@graces__adventures 'That first night, we were enjoying each other's company so much that we decided to stay up all night and make the most of the few hours we had,' Kelly told What's The Jam. 'We were literally talking about our ideal futures and living on a farm in Scotland with dogs and chickens, and goats within hours of meeting.' Advertisement The duo's night sounded like one right out of a rom-com movie: 'The hotel bar was closing, so he suggested we go to his restaurant at midnight to make pasta from scratch…' Any vacation fling is fun — especially when you think you'll never see the person again. 3 The 34-year-old traveled far to see this lucky guy for a second time. Jam Press/@graces__adventures But in this case, when Kelly eventually flew back home — and he stayed in Taiwan for work — she and he kept in touch and 'spoke constantly for three weeks on different time zones' Advertisement The couple couldn't stand to be a part much longer, so Kelly booked herself a flight back to Taiwan and traveled the 6,000-mile trek to see the special lad again. 'I was so nervous going out there, but I'd arranged my own hotel just in case things didn't go to plan,' she told the outlet. 'But as soon as I arrived there, he'd arranged for flowers to be waiting in my hotel room, and he swooped me up as soon as the hotel elevator doors opened.' After their time together in Taiwan, the lucky guy visited Kelly in the UK — and the two eventually met each other's families. Advertisement 3 This love story sounds like it's the plot of a rom-com movie. Jam Press/@graces__adventures 'We both rarely meet anyone who we click with this much and whose lifestyle matches each other so well,' she said. 'He's so refreshing, insanely skilled and definitely the most intelligent man I've ever met, but also really funny and down to earth.' Kelly shared her love story on social media — and the internet couldn't get enough of it. 'This looks like it was taken right out of a romcom – love love love it,' one commenter wrote. 'I LOVE this,' another comment read. 'Ahhhh, how exciting!' wrote someone else. Advertisement The most touching part of this story is that although these long-lost lovers met in a completely different country, it turned out that they both grew up in the UK, living only an hour apart from each other. Talk about the universe working in mysterious ways.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ankita Lokhande Gets Emotional As She Remembers Sushant Singh Rajput At Fauji 2 Event, Says "He Will Always Be A Legend"
Actor Ankita Lokhande recently attended the 100-episode celebration of the TV show Fauji 2 in Mumbai. The event was also attended by notable stars such as Manoj Bajpayee and Gauahar Khan. On the special occasion, the TV star was asked about completing 16 years in the industry. She made her debut with the 2009 popular show Pavitra Rishta, which also marked the debut of Sushant Singh Rajput as a leading man. Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput, who played the main protagonists Archana and Manav in the popular daily soap, started dating soon after they started working on the Zee TV show. The couple dated for almost six years before parting ways in 2016. What's Happening Ankita Lokhande walked down the memory lane at the Fauji 2 event. "Yes, I have completed 16 years and it has been a beautiful journey with lots of ups and downs. Thank you so much for being there with me throughout my journey," she said. The actor emotionally also remembered her former boyfriend and late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. "Sushant was my first co-star; he is a legend and he always will be," she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) Sushant Singh Rajput's Fifth Death Anniversary Ankita Lokhande's remarks came just two days after Sushant Singh Rajput's fifth death anniversary. On June 14 (Sunday), the actor shared a throwback picture with Sushant Singh Rajput from the sets of Pavitra Rishta on her Instagram Stories. She set the photograph to Khairiyat, a song from Sushant Singh Rajput's 2019 film Chhichhore. Sushant Singh Rajput died on June 14, 2020, at the age of 34. He was found dead at his Mumbai residence. He began his career with television shows such as Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and rose to fame with Pavitra Rishta. He later transitioned to films, making his big screen debut with 2013's Kai Po Che!. He is also known for films such as Shuddh Desi Romance, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, and Sonchiriya. Sushant Singh Rajput's last film Dil Bechara was released on streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar (now JioHotstar), just a little over a month after his death on July 24. In A Nutshell Ankita Lokhande remembered her first co-star and former boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput at a promotional event of the Doordarshan show Fauji 2. She called him a living legend in the videos circulating online. Sushant Singh Rajput died on June 14, 2020.
Mint
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Hanumankind's ‘Big Dawgs' gets a shot-for-shot Lego remake, fans say ‘this is a beautiful homage'
Rapper Hanumankind's popular track Big Dawgs just got a quirky new spin — and it's all in Lego. A YouTube channel named 'What We Cookin?' dropped a revamped version of the Big Dawgs music video, and it's not your usual remix. The entire video has been recreated shot-for-shot using Lego characters, and fans can't get enough of it. From the visuals to the vibe, the Lego version mirrors every frame of the original video, right down to the smallest detail. But what really makes it stand out is the creativity and precision behind the animation — turning a gritty hip-hop video into a colourful Lego world, without losing the song's original energy. Fans of Hanumankind, known for his slick flow and bold visuals, have flooded the comments section with love. 'Killed it guys. You've matched everything so freaking perfectly (sic),' wrote one impressed viewer. Another joked, 'We got Lego Hanumankind before GTA VI (sic),' while a third called it 'an absolutely BEAUTIFUL homage to Hanumankind (sic),' praising both the tribute and the man behind the mic. One fan simply summed it up with, 'Yoooo this is sick! (sic)' The video has quickly gained traction on social media, with fans sharing clips and tagging the artist. Hanumankind, known for blending heavy beats with sharp lyricism, hasn't yet commented on the Lego remake, but it's safe to say the tribute has struck a chord with his followers. In a world where fan-made content often goes unnoticed, this Lego tribute to 'Big Dawgs' stands out — fun, fresh, and full of heart.
