CNN 5 Things Iran’s biggest backers, tariff warnings explained, pitcher carted off & more
Jun 20, 2025
Tensions are rising as Iranian officials engage in nuclear talks with European ministers, while allies present a unified front amidst conflict. Unexpectedly, U.S. tariffs are not reflecting in price increases yet. A shocking crime unfolds as a man is arrested for attempting to kidnap the mayor of Memphis. In sports, a Tampa Bay Rays pitcher suffers a startling injury from a foul ball but keeps spirits high with a thumbs up. Plus, discussions around homeownership solutions are interwoven throughout.
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Conflict Drives Iran's Nuclear Push
- Iran's nuclear ambitions seem to be escalating due to the conflict with Israel and fears of regime change by the US and Israel.
- Former Iranian negotiator Seyed Hossein Mousavian warns this atmosphere pushes Iran closer to making a nuclear bomb.
China, Russia Support Iran United
- China and Russia are uniting diplomatically to oppose Israel and US influence on the Iran conflict.
- Both have economic stakes: China buys Iranian oil; Russia built and is expanding Iran's nuclear reactors.
Tariffs Delay Inflation Impact
- Despite Trump's tariffs and expectations, inflation hasn't spiked sharply yet in the US.
- Experts see this calm before a storm as stocked inventory without tariffs sells out before tariff-influenced imports hit shelves.