Donald Trump has asked why there would not be a “regime change” in Iran following US strikes, calling to “make Iran great again”. Meanwhile, Iran’s UN envoy says the current situation provides a “historic test” for the body. Watch and follow the latest below.
Monday 23 June 2025 04:30, UK
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “interesting intel” on the location of Iran’s 60% enriched uranium.
A senior Iranian source told the Reuters news agency today that most of the highly enriched uranium at the Fordow nuclear plant was moved before the US attacked it yesterday.
Uranium needs to be enriched to 90% to be used in a nuclear weapon. The UN’s nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, says Iran has around 400kg of 60% enriched uranium.
Asked about the uranium’s whereabouts, Netanyahu said: “We’ve been following that very closely. I can tell you that it’s an important component of a nuclear programme.
“It’s not the sole component. It’s not a sufficient component. But it is an important component and we have interesting intel on that, which you will excuse me if I don’t share with you.”
More details have emerged throughout the weekend about how the US pulled off its strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Here, security and defence editor Deborah Haynes explains how America pulled off Operation ‘Midnight Hammer’.
Donald Trump has claimed “monumental damage was done to all nuclear sites in Iran” following US strikes yesterday.
It comes after the country’s state media attempted to downplay the damage caused by the bombs.
Satellite images provide a before-and-after comparison at the three facilities that were targeted.
On Truth Social, the president wrote: “Obliteration is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!”
Several demonstrations have been held in the US this weekend protesting against America’s military involvement in the Middle East.
Groups gathered in New York and Los Angeles to voice their discontent at the Trump administration for embroiling the US in Israel’s conflict with Iran.
During his election campaign, Trump promised voters he would be a “peacemaker and a unifier” in the Middle East.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made his first statement since America bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran.
On X, he said “the punishment continues” against Israel – with new missile strikes taking place overnight.
The supreme leader wrote: “The Zionist enemy has made a grave mistake, committed a great crime; it must be punished and is being punished; it is being punished right now.”
A human rights group estimates that Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 950 people – and injured 3,450 others.
According to Human Rights Activists, which is based in Washington DC, 380 civilians and 253 security force personnel are among the dead.
Tehran has not been offering regular figures during the current conflict – but on Saturday, said 400 Iranians had died, with 3,056 wounded.
The Israel Defence Forces says Iran has fired missiles towards its territory.
A statement says “defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat”.
Anyone who receives an alert was told “to enter a protected space”, but this warning was lifted soon afterwards.
Iranian strikes on Sunday morning destroyed several buildings in Tel Aviv.
China’s state broadcaster says the bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities has damaged America’s credibility.
The report added that Beijing is concerned the situation “may go out of control”.
It comes after a UN Security Council meeting was held on Sunday.
China’s ambassador to the UN, Fu Cong, has urged parties involved to restrain “the impulse of force, avoid exacerbating conflicts and adding fuel to the fire”.
The US State Department has issued a worldwide travel advisory for Americans overseas, urging them to “exercise increased caution” due to the “potential for demonstrations against US citizens and interests abroad.”
It also noted that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran is causing travel disruptions and airspace closures across the Middle East.
David Lammy says he and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in an “important discussion” on the Middle East this evening.
The UK foreign secretary said the pair want to find a “diplomatic solution” to the situation.
Earlier, Donald Trump suggested a “regime change” could happen in Iran if the country is unable to “make Iran great again” (see 22.04 post).
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