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NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
World War III Memes Flood Internet Amid Growing Conflict Between Israel And Iran
The situation in the Middle East continues to escalate amid growing tensions between Iran and Israel. The entire region teeters on the edge of a broader conflict amid speculations that the US might directly join Tel Aviv against Tehran. But on social media, a battle has broken out where users are sharing information nuggets and memes on World War III. Although the president suggested he does not want to engage in a war with Iran, he would not let Tehran acquire a nuclear weapon. He earlier warned Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, "We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding." Here's how the internet has reacted: — Sweet Heart Groyper 💘 (@iflitifloat) June 17, 2025 my first World War, kinda nervous — IndiaWarMonitor (@IndiaWarMonitor) June 17, 2025 fomo ka maara hai ye — SwatKat💃 (@swatic12) June 17, 2025 — God Emperor Leto Atreides II (@bringmeaduncan) June 17, 2025 My thoughts on WWIII — りり (@lalenakittenns) June 16, 2025 I am getting ready for WWIII — HiMyNameIsJC 🫡 (@HiMyNameIsJC_) June 17, 2025 How it feels looking for a job in the midst of a recession, ICE raids, and the onset of WWIII — sam "mx. mfa" y'all (@samiamrosenberg) June 18, 2025 Trump is not in control. — Samantha Thompson 🏴 (@SamLovesEngland) June 17, 2025 India's Operation Sindhu India has been taking various steps for the safety and security of Indian nationals in Iran. The Indian Embassy evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on 17th June 2025. The students departed Yerevan on a special flight at 1455 hrs on June 18 as part of the initial stages of Operation Sindhu. India has also advised nationals in Iran to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Tehran. "The Government of India is grateful to the Governments of Iran and Armenia for the smooth facilitation of the evacuation process," India's foreign ministry said.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
US Officials Prepare For Possible Strike On Iran In Coming Days
Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that Washington is assembling the infrastructure to directly enter a conflict with Tehran. The situation is still evolving and could change, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss private talks. Some of the people pointed to potential plans for a weekend strike. Top leaders at a handful of federal agencies have also begun getting ready for an attack, one person said. President Donald Trump has for days publicly mused about calling for such a strike on Iran, which has been engaged in a war with Israel for nearly a week. Trump told reporters at the White House Wednesday he has "ideas as to what to do" and that he prefers to make the "final decision one second before it's due" because the situation in the Middle East is fluid. A few hours earlier Trump said, "I may do it. I may not do it," when asked if he was moving closer to attacking Iran. A White House official said that all options remain on the table. The president's openness to war is a reversal from his public remarks a week ago when Trump was urging for diplomatic talks to reach a nuclear disarmament deal with Iran. Waiting a few days to strike gives Iranian leaders additional runway to demonstrate to Trump that they are willing to give up some uranium enrichment capabilities in order to deter a US attack. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post earlier Wednesday that his country remained "committed to diplomacy" and had never sought and would never seek nuclear weapons. Foreign ministers from the UK, France and Germany are planning to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday in Geneva, according to a person familiar with the matter. Trump's rhetoric has shifted significantly in recent days as allies have impressed upon him that Iran is close to obtaining a nuclear weapon. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has been a central voice urging the president to consider military action, according to people familiar with the discussions. Trump has had multiple calls with Graham, the people said. "He gave them a chance for diplomacy. I think they made a miscalculation," Graham said of Iran on Wednesday. "The sooner we end this threat to mankind, the better." Graham, who said he spoke with Trump on Tuesday, said the president is "very focused, very calm" and "means it" when he says he doesn't want Iran to control a nuclear weapon. Foreign Wars Trump for years has called for the US to stay out of foreign conflicts and campaigned on a message that he would prevent another World War and focus on domestic issues. Trump said he encouraged Benjamin Netanyahu in a call Tuesday to "keep going" with his offensive operations, adding that he gave the Israeli premier no indication that US forces would participate in the attacks. Since Israel's strikes started, Iran has fired 400 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel, killing 24 people and injuring more than 800, according to the Israeli government. At least 224 Iranians have been killed by Israel's attacks.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
US officials prepare for possible strike on Iran in coming days
Mr Trump's rhetoric has shifted significantly in recent days as allies have impressed upon him that Iran is close to obtaining a nuclear weapon. FILE PHOTO: ARASH KHAMOOSHI/NYTIMES US officials prepare for possible strike on Iran in coming days WASHINGTON – Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that Washington is assembling the infrastructure to directly enter a conflict with Tehran. The situation is still evolving and could change, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss private talks. Some of the people pointed to potential plans for a weekend strike. Top leaders at a handful of federal agencies have also begun getting ready for an attack, one person said. President Donald Trump has for days publicly mused about calling for such a strike on Iran, which has been engaged in a war with Israel for nearly a week. Mr Trump told reporters at the White House on June 18 he has 'ideas as to what to do' and that he prefers to make the 'final decision one second before it's due' because the situation in the Middle East is fluid. A few hours earlier Mr Trump said, 'I may do it. I may not do it,' when asked if he was moving closer to attacking Iran. A White House official said that all options remain on the table. The president's openness to war is a reversal from his public remarks a week ago when Mr Trump was urging for diplomatic talks to reach a nuclear disarmament deal with Iran. Waiting a few days to strike gives Iranian leaders additional runway to demonstrate to Mr Trump that they are willing to give up some uranium enrichment capabilities in order to deter a US attack. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post earlier on June 18 that his country remained 'committed to diplomacy' and had never sought and would never seek nuclear weapons. Foreign ministers from the UK, France and Germany are planning to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on June 20 in Geneva, according to a person familiar with the matter. Mr Trump's rhetoric has shifted significantly in recent days as allies have impressed upon him that Iran is close to obtaining a nuclear weapon. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has been a central voice urging the president to consider military action, according to people familiar with the discussions. Mr Trump has had multiple calls with Ms Graham , the people said. 'He gave them a chance for diplomacy. I think they made a miscalculation,' Ms Graham said of Iran on June 18 . 'The sooner we end this threat to mankind, the better.' Ms Graham, who said he spoke with Mr Trump on J une 17 , said the president is 'very focused, very calm' and 'means it' when he says he doesn't want Iran to control a nuclear weapon. Foreign wars Mr Trump for years has called for the US to stay out of foreign conflicts and campaigned on a message that he would prevent another World War and focus on domestic issues. Mr Trump said he encouraged Mr Benjamin Netanyahu in a call June 17 to 'keep going' with his offensive operations, adding that he gave the Israeli premier no indication that US forces would participate in the attacks. Since Israel's strikes started, Iran has fired 400 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel, killing 24 people and injuring more than 800, according to the Israeli government. At least 224 Iranians have been killed by Israel's attacks. BLOOMBERG Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
US officials prepare for possible strike on Iran in coming days
Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that Washington is assembling the infrastructure to directly enter a conflict with Tehran. The situation is still evolving and could change, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss private talks. Some of the people pointed to potential plans for a weekend strike. Top leaders at a handful of federal agencies have also begun getting ready for an attack, one person said. President Donald Trump has for days publicly mused about calling for such a strike on Iran, which has been engaged in a war with Israel for nearly a week. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kulkas yang belum Terjual dengan Harga Termurah (Lihat harga) Cari Sekarang Undo Trump told reporters at the White House Wednesday he has 'ideas as to what to do' and that he prefers to make the 'final decision one second before it's due' because the situation in the Middle East is fluid. A few hours earlier Trump said, 'I may do it. I may not do it,' when asked if he was moving closer to attacking Iran. Live Events A White House official said that all options remain on the table. The president's openness to war is a reversal from his public remarks a week ago when Trump was urging for diplomatic talks to reach a nuclear disarmament deal with Iran. Waiting a few days to strike gives Iranian leaders additional runway to demonstrate to Trump that they are willing to give up some uranium enrichment capabilities in order to deter a US attack. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post earlier Wednesday that his country remained 'committed to diplomacy' and had never sought and would never seek nuclear weapons. Foreign ministers from the UK, France and Germany are planning to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday in Geneva, according to a person familiar with the matter. Trump's rhetoric has shifted significantly in recent days as allies have impressed upon him that Iran is close to obtaining a nuclear weapon. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has been a central voice urging the president to consider military action, according to people familiar with the discussions. Trump has had multiple calls with Graham, the people said. 'He gave them a chance for diplomacy. I think they made a miscalculation,' Graham said of Iran on Wednesday. 'The sooner we end this threat to mankind, the better.' Graham, who said he spoke with Trump on Tuesday, said the president is 'very focused, very calm' and 'means it' when he says he doesn't want Iran to control a nuclear weapon. Foreign Wars Trump for years has called for the US to stay out of foreign conflicts and campaigned on a message that he would prevent another World War and focus on domestic issues. Trump said he encouraged Benjamin Netanyahu in a call Tuesday to 'keep going' with his offensive operations, adding that he gave the Israeli premier no indication that US forces would participate in the attacks. Since Israel's strikes started, Iran has fired 400 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel, killing 24 people and injuring more than 800, according to the Israeli government. At least 224 Iranians have been killed by Israel's attacks.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Asean needs to mature to be able to do more in terms of maritime dispute
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean should reflect, reform and adapt to new global realities to be able to do much more especially in maritime disputes, says an academician. De La Salle University Department of International Studies chair Prof Charmaine Misalucha-Willoughby said the bloc has long relied on its ability to bring in major powers, but did not mature beyond the norms established when it was formed in 1967. "I'm going to use the metaphor of Peter Pan to describe Asean because Asean has prided itself in pulling the great powers in and this is precisely what Asean has done since its establishment in 1967, and more so in the years at the end of the World War. "But the normative commitments of Asean remain a reflection of the realities of 1967 and less so the realities of 2025," she said She said Asean appears to hope that the international environment will adjust to its vision, instead of adapting to changing geopolitical dynamics. "If Asean continues to do this, then it's a very naive way of navigating great power politics," she said. She was speaking during a plenary session titled "Mapping 'Boundaries': Perspectives of Maritime Security" at the 38th Asia Pacific Roundtable here. She added that while Asean has done what it could in the South China Sea dispute under its existing commitments, the time has come for deep self-reflection and reform, not only within the Secretariat but also in the principles it upholds. "If we want Asean to do much more, then Asean also needs to evolve to engage in some form of self-reflection and look at reform, not just the Secretariat, but also the commitments that Asean purports to hold dear," she said. Meanwhile, East Sea Institute, Vietnam Diplomatic Academy deputy director-general Dr Do Thanh Hai said Asean is both "insufficient and indispensable." He said while Asean has proven effective in keeping peace among its own members, including managing tensions in the South China Sea. "Vietnamese and Philippine played volleyball with each other in Santa Fe and in the Spratly together. So we among us, we resolved the dispute with each other. We managed to also have the joint development with Malaysia. "Asean countries did came at the consensus that we have to resolve the dispute in peace in peaceful way," he said. University of Wollongong's Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security director Prof Stuart Kaye said Asean should be commended for its cooperation in maritime matters, though its role is often misunderstood. "I think Asean works best when it's looking at developing regulatory structures or guidelines for its members... Responding to crises, I'm not sure that that's Asean metier," he said. He added that while expectations should remain realistic, from an external perspective, Asean continues to do "good work."
