June 24, 2025. International news round-up / last 24 hours

The Middle East crisis dominates the international landscape, with conflicting announcements of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, while both sides launch new attacks. In the background, the debate in The Hague on whether NATO member states should rapidly increase military spending is linked to the conflict in Ukraine, where Russia continues its offensive actions.

Middle East conflict

• Donald Trump announced a "complete ceasefire" between Israel and Iran, but the bombing continued.
• Iran launched missiles at US military bases in Qatar. The low impact of the strikes is seen as an attempt by the Tehran regime to limit the possible escalation of the conflict.
• The IAEA is urgently seeking access to Iranian uranium stockpiles, with suspicions that the material has been moved.
• Reza Pahlavi, heir to the former Iranian dynasty, has said he is willing to lead the country towards democracy.

NATO summit in The Hague

• The NATO meeting in The Hague is seen as decisive for the alliance members' decision to increase military spending.
• Many European countries are calling for flexibility over the period allowed for military spending increases.
• Several polls conducted in Western European states show relatively high popular support for the reintroduction of military service and arming.
• The conflict in Ukraine is not at the center of the talks in The Hague, in an attempt to assuage American sensitivities on the issue.

War in Ukraine

• Volodimir Zelensky signed a military production agreement with the British prime minister; London reaffirmed its diplomatic and technological support.
• Ukrainian services thwarted several assassassination attempts on Zelenski, including one at Rzeszów airport in Poland.

Other topics

• In Greece massive fires are reported on the island of Chios, with widespread evacuations ordered and a state of emergency declared.
• In Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk is contesting the presidential election result, accusing alleged fraud and calling for a recount.

Top entities mentioned

1. Iran
2. US
3. Donald Trump
4. Israel
5. NATO

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