International

• Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:31 UTC

  Will Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?

  

  In response to the United States' attack on Saturday, the Iranian Parliament has approved closing the Strait of Hormuz. The decision, which could hinder international trade significantly, particularly that of oil, is awaiting approval from Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

• Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:24 UTC

  Chile's Boric also finds attack on Iran disrespectful of international law

  

  Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font expressed his utmost rejection to the United States' bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities (Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan), which – he claimed – violated international law.

• Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:21 UTC

  Uruguay condemns Saturday's US strikes on Iranian soil

  

  Uruguay's government of President Yamandú Orsi expressed deep concern over the recent US airstrikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, citing a dangerous escalation of violence in the Middle East. Montevideo's Foreign Ministry condemned actions threatening international peace and security, noting that the use of force is regulated by international law and the UN Charter, while highlighting the risk of radiological leakage. Hence, all parties were urged to cease hostilities, protect civilians, and resume dialogue for a peaceful resolution.

• Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:11 UTC

  Brazil against attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities

  

  The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva strongly condemned the recent military attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities, labeling them as violations of the Asian country's sovereignty and international law.

• Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:00 UTC

  Bolivia says US attacks on Iran were “arbitrary”

  

  Bolivia's President Luis Arce Catacora and the South American country's government condemned the US military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, calling them an “arbitrary attack” that violates international law and the UN Charter.

• Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 02:23 UTC

  Solana ETF Filings Updated as Firms Respond to SEC

  

  A handful of investment houses have filed fresh paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC to launch exchange-traded funds ETFs tied to Solana, the blockchain-backed token that has pulled in a loyal following over the last few years. The flurry of filings followed the SEC’s thumbs-up for Ethereum spot ETFs and set off renewed chatter about similar products tied to other cryptocurrencies.

• Sunday, June 22nd 2025 - 07:26 UTC

  US obliterates Iran's nuclear capabilities, Trump says after attack

  

  US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that warplanes from his country, including B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, conducted “massive precision strikes” that “obliterated” three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. The operation, carried out at about 2.30 am Iranian time on Sunday, involved bunker-buster bombs to penetrate the heavily fortified Fordow site, located 300 feet underground.

• Saturday, June 21st 2025 - 10:57 UTC

  Uruguayan troops returning from Congo on July 3

  

  The Uruguayan Government of President Yamandú Orsi arranged with the United Nations (UN) that the peacekeeping troops from the South American country, numbering between 190 and 200, would be returning from their mission in Congo on July 3, Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin announced Friday in Montevideo.

• Saturday, June 21st 2025 - 10:41 UTC

  Brazil anticipating evacuation from Israel

  

  Brazil's diplomatic mission in Israel is beginning to record nationals of the South American country who might sign up for an evacuation flight once Tel Aviv authorizes such an operation amid the escalating war with Iran, it was reported Friday. The Brazilian Air Force has been reported to be ready and expecting the green light.

• Friday, June 20th 2025 - 21:38 UTC

  USS Gerald R. Ford Middle East bound

  

  The USS Gerald R. Ford will set sail from Norfolk to the Middle East next Tuesday to strengthen Washington's might in the region, a Defense source confirmed Friday. The deployment was considered “routine” and unrelated to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.