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Pezeshkian: No peace without Immediate End to Israeli airstrikes
Shafaq News/ Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned, on Friday, that de-escalation hinges entirely on an 'immediate and unconditional stop' to Israeli military operations. Pezeshkian stressed that Iran seeks peace but will not remain passive under attack, stating on X, 'We have always pursued regional stability, but if the aggression persists, our response will intensify. The enemy [Israel] will come to regret its actions.' ما همواره در پی صلح و آرامش بوده‌ایم، اما در شرایط فعلی تنها راه پایان جنگ تحمیلی، «توقف بی‌قید و شرط» تجاوز دشمن و تضمین قطعی برای پایان ماجراجویی‌های تروریست‌های صهیونیستی برای همیشه است. در غیر این صورت پاسخ‌های ما به دشمن سخت‌تر و پشیمان‌کننده‌تر است. — Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) June 20, 2025 Earlier today, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed that Iran would not engage in dialogue with any party while Israeli airstrikes persist.
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Israeli Army: We are preparing for escalation against Iran
Shafaq News/ Iran can continue launching attacks against Israel, and the army is working to eliminate these threats, Israeli military spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said on Friday. 'Iran has military capabilities and will strike us again in the future. We are prepared to confront it,' Defrin stated in a press briefing. He emphasized that 'the security and safety of Israeli citizens remain our top priority,' adding that Israel is facing days filled with challenges. 'The Israeli army is engaged on seven fronts, including Hamas in Gaza, and we are working to remove all threats.' The spokesman noted that military operations will continue and expand until our objectives are achieved. 'We cannot live under the shadow of a nuclear Iran. We will fight until our goal is accomplished,' he concluded. ✈️ The IAF continues its mission to maintain aerial superiority in Iranian airspace. Fighter jets struck several Iranian missile systems and radar installations in the areas of Isfahan and Tehran, which were intended to target IDF aircraft and disrupt their operations. This… — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 20, 2025
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Israeli Defense Minister warns Hezbollah: Israel's patience has run out
Shafaq News/ Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning to Lebanon's Hezbollah on Friday, calling on the group to learn from past confrontations and avoid further escalation. In a post on X, Katz wrote, 'I advise Hezbollah to be careful and realize that Israel's patience has run out with terrorists who threaten it.' He further claimed that Hezbollah's leadership 'has not learned from the fate of those before them,' accusing the group's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, of 'taking orders from the Iranian dictator Ali Khamenei.' Katz warned that any action from Hezbollah 'will mean its total elimination.' מזכ"ל החיזבאללה לא לומד לקח מקודמיו ומאיים לפעול נגד ישראל בהתאם להוראת הדיקטטור האיראני.אני מציע לפרוקסי הלבנוני להיזהר ולהבין שישראל איבדה את הסבלנות כלפי טרוריסטים שמאיימים עליה.אם יהיה טרור - לא יהיה חיזבאללה. — ישראל כ'ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) June 20, 2025 His remarks came a day after Hezbollah's Naim Qassem said the United States and Israel would not succeed in subduing Iran. He affirmed Tehran's right to self-defense and urged resistance groups to raise their voices and display strength and courage. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei posted on his official X account, writing, 'The Zionist enemy is being punished — it is being punished right now.' — الإمام الخامنئي (@ar_khamenei) June 18, 2025
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Iran's FM: US talks off table while Israeli aggression continues
Shafaq News/ Iran will not enter negotiations while Israeli airstrikes persist, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Friday. Speaking to state television, Araghchi revealed that the United States had sent 'serious messages' attempting to restart talks, but Tehran immediately rejected them. 'We are exercising legitimate self-defense. As long as Washington backs Israeli crimes, dialogue is not an option.' He added that Iran remains open to limited talks with European countries, restricted to the nuclear issue and regional security, noting, 'Our discussions in Geneva are narrowly focused. The missile program is off the table—it is a cornerstone of our national defense.' Tensions have spiked since last Friday, when Israel and Iran began trading missiles and drones. Despite growing international pressure, the conflict shows no sign of easing. The renewed hostilities also derailed a planned sixth round of indirect US-Iran nuclear negotiations, which were set for June 15 in Oman. Iran withdrew hours after Israeli jets bombed several military and nuclear sites. At the time, Araghchi called any diplomacy with Washington ' unjustifiable,' citing its direct support for Israeli attacks.
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Israeli drone strike targets car in southern Lebanon's
Shafaq News/ An Israeli drone strike on Friday targeted a vehicle on the main road near the town of al-Abbasiyeh in the Tyre district, southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese media reports. A widely circulated video showed the vehicle engulfed in flames with thick smoke rising from the scene. مسيّرة إسرائيلية تستهدف سيارة في العباسية #lebanon24 — Lebanon 24 (@Lebanon24) June 20, 2025
