News18 Afternoon Digest: Middle East Crisis Deepens, Khamenei Hiding In Bunker & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:June 22, 2025, 13:25 IST

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Middle East crisis, NIA's latest revelation in Pahalgam terror attack case and other top stories.

Iran accused the US of betraying diplomacy by imposing a war of aggression. (Reuters File Image)

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the Middle East crisis, US attack on Iran, NIA’s latest revelation in Pahalgam terror attack case and other top stories.

16 Injured In Iran’s Fresh Salvo Of Ballistic Missiles At Israel After US Strikes On Nuclear Sites

Iran has launched its first salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel after the US military conducted airstrikes at three key Iranian nuclear facilities in the early hours of Sunday, marking a dramatic escalation in the West Asian conflict. Iran’s state media said more than 30 ballistic missiles had been fired as sirens rang across parts of Israel, while explosions were heard in Jerusalem. Read more

‘Massive Success’: How NIA Got Names Of 3 Pakistani Terrorists Who Carried Out Pahalgam Attack

In a fresh twist to the Baisaran terror case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that three Pakistani nationals carried out the massacre killing 26 people. NIA spokesperson said these three are Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists whose names and identity has surfaced for the first time. Read more

‘Betrayed Diplomacy’: Iran Says US Attack On Nuclear Sites ‘Beginning Of A Dangerous War’

Iran’s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned the US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, accusing Washington of betraying diplomatic talks and beginning a “dangerous war" against the Islamic Republic. In an official statement, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “The world must not forget that it was the United States that, in the midst of a diplomatic process, betrayed diplomacy by supporting the genocidal and lawbreaking Israeli regime to impose a war of aggression on the Iranian nation." Read more

Khamenei Hiding In Bunker With Communications Cut Off Amid Assassination Threats: Report

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly sheltering in a secure underground bunker with all electronic communications suspended to guard against potential assassination attempts, according to a report by The New York Times. Read more

Rapper Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj Faces Heat For Dressing As Hindu God, Licking Cross

Indian-origin rapper Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj, better known as Tommy Genesis, is facing major backlash after her latest music video True Blue went viral. In the video, she is seen dressed like a Hindu goddess with blue body paint, gold jewellery, and a red bindi, while also using a Christian cross as a prop in ways many found disrespectful. Read more

‘Mai Bhi Khel Raha Hu Bhai’: Rishabh Pant’s Hilarious Taunt To Jadeja Goes Viral

Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was at his mischievous best behind the stumps during the Headingley Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Sunday (June 21). Turned up to full, the stump mic has caught several of his one-liners and quips with bowlers and fielders, which make for hilarious viewing. Read more

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