24 June 2025: Trump denounces Medvedev's nuclear‑to‑Iran threat
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UPDATED: Jun 24, 2025 19:40 IST
On News at 7, this 24 June, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings you the day's most crucial headlines. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the IDF to 'respond forcefully' with high-intensity strikes on Tehran after accusing Iran of breaching a recently brokered ceasefire by launching missiles at Israel. The U.S. House of Representatives has officially banned WhatsApp from all government-issued devices.
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