Simple English News Daily Monday 23rd June 2025. US bombs Iran. Thailand no quit. Belarus release. Finland landmines. Putin Ukraine "ours". Brazil balloon crash...
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Jun 22, 2025 Tensions rise as the US conducts military operations in Iran, stirring geopolitical turbulence. Thailand faces persistent unrest while Belarus witnesses political shifts. Finland takes steps away from the Ottawa Treaty amidst security worries. In lighter news, a balloon crash in Brazil makes headlines, and a fascinating study reveals how female baboon longevity is linked to their fathers. Plus, Putin's bold claims about Ukraine add fuel to the fire in Eastern Europe.
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US Destroys Iran's Nuclear Sites
- The US used bunker buster bombs to obliterate Iran's nuclear sites, marking a new level of military action.
- This first-ever combat use of GBU-57 bombs aims to stop Iran's nuclear threat comprehensively.
Finland Leaves Landmine Treaty
- Finland and neighboring countries are leaving the Ottawa Treaty due to security concerns about Russia.
- They justify this move by Russia's aggression and its own use of landmines.
Putin Claims Ukraine as Russian
- Vladimir Putin asserts that Ukraine is inherently part of Russia and claims territorial control where Russian soldiers step.
- This extends Putin's longstanding narrative of shared identity between Russians and Ukrainians.