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U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his stance on Iran amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, now entering their fifth day. In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump asserted that the United States is aware of the whereabouts of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but stated there are no immediate plans to target him. …

Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated further on Tuesday as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had carried out missile strikes targeting high-level Israeli intelligence facilities in Tel Aviv. The operation, according to Iranian state media, specifically aimed at the Mossad operations center and the headquarters of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate, Aman. The IRGC stated that the …

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have intensified the longstanding debate over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. While Israel asserts that Iran is nearing the capability to produce nuclear weapons, U.S. intelligence assessments suggest a more nuanced reality. Israel’s Operation Rising Lion targeted key Iranian nuclear sites, including the Natanz facility, citing intelligence …

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup continues with a pivotal Group B match between Seattle Sounders FC and Atlético Madrid, scheduled for Thursday, June 19, at Lumen Field in Seattle. Both teams seek their first points in the tournament, making this encounter critical for their aspirations to advance to the knockout stages. Seattle Sounders Overview Seattle Sounders, representing Major League …

On Friday, June 20, 2025, at 17:00 local time, SL Benfica will face Auckland City FC at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida, in their second Group C match of the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This tournament, featuring 32 teams, includes champions from each continental confederation. Benfica, representing UEFA, and Auckland City, representing the OFC, are both seeking their …

On June 20, 2025, the historic Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena will set the stage for one of the marquee fixtures of the Club World Cup group stage. Paris Saint-Germain, fresh off their first-ever UEFA Champions League triumph, will meet Brazil’s Botafogo – the Copa Libertadores holders – in a critical Group B encounter. Scheduled for a 02:00 local kickoff, …

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup continues with a pivotal Group D fixture as Flamengo and Chelsea prepare to face each other on Friday, June 20, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Both teams commenced their campaigns with victories, setting the stage for a match that could determine the group leader and influence the path to the knockout stages. Flamengo’s …

As the newly expanded Club World Cup begins, CF Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg are set to face off in the opening Group A fixture at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The match, scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 23:00 local time, marks a historic moment for both clubs and sets the stage for a month-long international tournament featuring …