Anna Sommerfeld Kutz

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Iran’s supreme leader claims ‘victory’ as ceasefire with Israel continues Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed victory over the US, Israel He says US 'achieved nothing' while trying to help 'Zionist regime' Marks first public statement since ceasefire was declared Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks after casting his ballot during the runoff presidential election in Tehran on July 5, 2024. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / GETTY-AFP) (NewsNation) — As the ceasefire between Israel and...

3 days ago | newsnationnow.com | Anna Sommerfeld Kutz

(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump slammed both Israel and Iran on Tuesday, telling reporters, “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f— they are doing, you understand that?” Trump, speaking outside the White House before departing for the NATO summit, said both Israel and Iran have violated their ceasefire agreement.

4 days ago | newsnationnow.com | Anna Sommerfeld Kutz

(NewsNation) — As the United States grows more involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, alleged statements from world leaders have come under the microscope for authenticity. One such statement is a recent remark from Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya central military headquarters. “Mr. Trump, the gambler, you may start this war, but we will be the ones to end it,” Zolfaqari said. Did Iran say ‘we will be the ones to end’ the war?

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Anna Sommerfeld Kutz

(NewsNation) — Israel carried out an airstrike on Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor and other nuclear sites Thursday morning as attacks continue in the Middle East. The facility, located 155 miles (250 kilometers) southwest of Iran’s capital, Tehran, was borne out of a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. The plant is capable of producing plutonium, an ingredient in atomic bombs. Never online, the reactor had no uranium fuel and saw no nuclear release from the strike.

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Anna Sommerfeld Kutz

(NewsNation) — Social media platforms were flooded earlier this week with a statement allegedly made on Iranian state TV: “Tonight, a great surprise will occur, one that the world will remember for centuries.”Feeds quickly filled with panicked posts and replies declaring the beginning of World War III — but was it actually said? NewsNation has reached out to Iran’s foreign ministry for confirmation and has yet to hear back. Here’s what we know so far.