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Håkan Jevrell Resigns as State Secretary Amid Job Application

Khamenei Calls Iran's Actions a Victory Over USA and Israel

Iran dealt "a slap in the face" to the USA and also defeated Israel. This is claimed by Iran's supreme leader as he now, after several days of silence and growing question marks, for the first time comments on the end of the warfare.

Iran's Nuclear Capability Deteriorates After US Attacks, Expert Says

Iran's will to develop nuclear weapons may have grown stronger after the US attack on several facilities over the weekend. But nuclear weapons expert Fredrik Nielsen assesses the risk that they actually enrich uranium fully as small – at least in the short term. The technical conditions have deteriorated, he says.

Germany Ends Support for Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Groups

US State Department Warns Americans in Sweden to Stay Vigilant

Italian Sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro Passes Away at 98

The Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro has passed away. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says on social media that he "sculpted Italy's soul".

Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Moved from Tehran Prison

The Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has been moved from his cell in Evin prison in Tehran, confirms his wife to TT.

Putin Condemns Attacks on Iran and Pledges Support

Russia's president Vladimir Putin condemns the weekend's attacks on Iran's nuclear power plants and promises that Russia will "make efforts to help the Iranian people".

Kristersson Urges Diplomacy Amid Iran Nuclear Tensions

The Government is following the development of events hour by hour after the weekend's attacks on Iran's nuclear power plants, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in the EU Committee.

Trump Signals Openness to Regime Change in Iran

USA's president Donald Trump questions the future of Iran's theocratic regime – and seems to imply that he wants to see a regime change.

Iran's Foreign Minister Visits Moscow Amid US Tensions

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Moscow to meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin after the American attacks on Iran.

Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Belarus After Prisoner Release

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is pleased that the opposition leader Sergej Tichanovskij has been released by the regime in Minsk – and thanks Trump for the US's effort. The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen demands that the pressure on Belarus leader Aleksandr Lukasjenko be increased.

Grenade Thrown at Norwegian Ambassador's Home in Israel

A grenade has been thrown at the residence of Norway's ambassador to Israel, Per Egil Selvaag, confirms the Norwegian Foreign Ministry. No one has been injured.

USA Reopens Visa Process for Foreign Students with Social Media Checks

The American presidency reopens the visa process for foreign students – but requires access to their social media accounts.

Greece Evacuates Swedes and Others from Israel to Europe

Several hundred people from Greece and other countries have been evacuated from Israel and then flown to Europe, announce Greek and Polish authorities. According to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) at least one of the passengers was a Swedish citizen.

US Embassy in Jerusalem Closed for Three Days

Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize

Ilya Salmanzadeh receives the government's music export prize. The star producer is the man behind famous hit songs with Ariana Grande, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran. It is very big for me, says Salmanzadeh.

Trump Calls for Unconditional Surrender Amid Iran Tensions

Donald Trump "may need to take further action" to stop Iran's enrichment of uranium, writes Vice President JD Vance on X. "Unconditional surrender!", writes Trump on Truth Social.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs Issues Iraq Travel Advisory

Russia Attacks Oil Refinery in Ukraine's Poltava Region

Foreign Ministry Advises Against All Travel to Israel and Palestine

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs tightens its travel advisory to Israel due to the deteriorated security situation. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs' advisory is extended at the same time to the entire Palestine.

Conflicting Accounts on Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza

Terror-labelled Hamas is accused of having attacked a bus and killed at least eight employees from the criticized aid organization GHF. Hamas claims at the same time that it is about Israel-supported militia members.

US Reduces Non-Essential Personnel in Middle East Amid Unrest

USA reduces the presence of personnel not considered essential to the operation in the Middle East – and refers to regional unrest. This is announced by both the US Department of State and the military.

Greta Thunberg Returns to Sweden After Deportation from Israel

Greta Thunberg is back in Sweden. At Arlanda she was received with applause and a gathering of people with Palestinian flags – after being deported from Israel. I said that I wanted to leave the country as soon as possible. But I said that we were taken there in an illegal way against our will, says Thunberg.