Israel launched what officials say will be a multi-day, targeted military operation in Iran early Friday morning local time, killing at least six of Iran’s top generals and several senior nuclear scientists. Israel says it’s been planning the attack for years. The strikes also hit one of Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facilities in Natanz, along with long-range missile facilities and air defense systems.
Israel launched what officials say will be a multi-day, targeted military operation in Iran early Friday morning local time, killing at least six of Iran’s top generals and several senior nuclear scientists. Israel says it’s been planning the attack for years. The strikes also hit one of Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facilities in Natanz, along with long-range missile facilities and air defense systems.
An Air India passenger plane bound for London, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed Thursday shortly after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
President Trump said Thursday the U.S. is “fairly close” to reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran amid reports Israel is preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities if the nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran fail.
Protests in response to recent immigration enforcement actions have expanded beyond Los Angeles and are now taking place in cities across the country, including in New York, Illinois, and Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced the deployment of the Texas National Guard across the state to “ensure peace and order.”
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Speed Read
Friday, June 13
🚨NATION
Millions of protesters are expected at ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide as President Trump’s military parade takes place on his 79th birthday (CNN)
Appeals court temporarily allows Trump to keep National Guard in LA (MO NEWS)
Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges in Tennessee federal court (AP)
Detainees at New Jersey immigration center revolt as chaos unravels (GUARDIAN)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Sole survivor of Air India plane crash: “I still can’t believe how I got out alive” (MO NEWS)
North Korea claims warship launch successful on second try (BBC)
South Africa’s president visits flood sites with death toll at 78 and expected to climb (AP)
Marine experts find likely remains of 18th-century treasure ship that was lost for centuries (FOX)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Consumer sentiment rises for 1st time this year as inflation remains tame (AP)
Trump's steel tariffs are about to hit washing machines, refrigerators, and more (QUARTZ)
COVID vaccination protects against severe kidney damage, study suggests (NBC)
Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang confirms departure for Meta as part of $14.3 billion deal (CNBC)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Diddy Trial: Ye makes quick courthouse appearance in rare show of celebrity support for Combs (NBC)
Pixar reveals new Toy Story 5 villain (NEWSWEEK)
Mel Brooks confirms return in Spaceballs sequel (ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY)
Edmonton Oilers make biggest road Stanley Cup Final comeback in 106 years to tie series (CNN)
Featured Interview
One-on-one with Secretary of State Antony Blinken & White House National Securty Council Spokesman Admiral John Kirby
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Mo News heads to Washington to interview two key national security leaders about the conflict, the US role and other top chanllenges for the US.
