The United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites early Sunday, joining Israel’s ongoing campaign to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and raising fears of wider regional conflict.
President Donald Trump claimed the attacks fully destroyed key Iranian nuclear facilities, while Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog reported no radioactive contamination.
The Philippine government has activated a unified “One Country Team” response to assist Filipino nationals affected by retaliatory missile strikes in Israel, with several injured and displaced Filipinos being helped to cross into Jordan for repatriation.
Despite heightened tensions, many Filipinos in Iran and Israel remain hesitant to leave due to established roots and economic reasons.
International leaders, including the UN Secretary-General, have warned of the risk of the conflict escalating further, while both Iran and Israel prepare for the possibility of a prolonged war.
Source: PhilNews24 | June 23, 2025
