Prophecy News Watch - June 20, 2025
Around the World
Iranian State TV Hacked Amid Wave of Cyberattacks Blamed on Israel
Iranian state television broadcasts were briefly hijacked Wednesday evening, with footage of anti-regime protests and calls for public uprising aired across the country. The breach, claimed by opposition media to be the work of Israeli-linked actors, marks the latest escalation in a multifront campaign targeting Iran's military, strategic, and information infrastructure.
Russia, Ukraine Talks Uncertain Amid Deadly Strikes on Kyiv (Worthy News Radio)
After his military struck Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready to meet Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks on ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Fires Cluster Bomb Ballistic Missile at Israel, IDF Confirms First Use During War
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Thursday that Iran has, for the first time during the ongoing conflict, launched a ballistic missile equipped with a cluster bomb warhead toward Israeli territory. The unprecedented attack caused significant injuries and damage across several cities, including Beersheba, Ramat Gan, Holon, and Azor.
Trump: Crucial Days Ahead as U.S. Weighs Joining Israel-Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump said that the coming days will be critical as he considers whether to order U.S. military involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Facilities in Major Air Operation
The Israeli Air Force launched a sweeping overnight air campaign across Iran, striking key nuclear and military sites in an effort to cripple what Israel says is Tehran's advancing nuclear weapons program.
Over 240 Injured As Iran Strikes Israel Again
Israel’s Health Ministry says at least 240 people have been wounded in Thursday’s Iranian missile barrage hitting Israel, including four individuals with serious injuries.
Israel Threatens To Assassinate Israel’s Supreme Leader
Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has threatened to assassinate Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after one or more Iranian ballistic missiles struck the hospital in Beersheba, the main city in Israel’s Negev desert.
Iran Missile Hits Israel Hospital (Video)
Iran launched about 20 powerful ballistic missiles toward Israel, and at least one of them struck Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel, officials and witnesses said.
Israel Faces Shortage of Arrow Interceptors Amid Ongoing Iran Missile Threat
Israel is facing a critical shortage of its Arrow missile interceptors, raising alarm over its ability to defend against long-range ballistic missiles from Iran as the conflict continues without resolution, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing a U.S. official.
Inside the United States
U.S. Border Patrol Uncovers Massive Cartel Smuggling Tunnel Near San Diego
U.S. Border Patrol agents have discovered and disabled a sophisticated smuggling tunnel stretching nearly 3,000 feet from a residence in Tijuana, Mexico, to a warehouse area near San Diego, California. Authorities say the tunnel, designed to move large quantities of narcotics into the United States, is further evidence that President Donald Trump’s border security measures are forcing drug cartels to resort to more elaborate tactics.
Trump Administration Accelerates Border Wall Construction as Illegal Immigration Declines
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday approved a new environmental waiver to advance construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, as President Donald Trump's administration intensifies efforts to secure the southern border and drive down illegal immigration.
Christian News
Nicaragua’s Prisons a Horror for Christian Political Prisoners Amid Widespread Crackdown on Churches
Nicaragua's prison system has become a living nightmare for Christian political prisoners and anyone who dares speak out against the Sandinista National Liberation Front (SNLF) and the Nicaraguan government.
Somali Mother Faces Death For Accepting Christ
A mother of three children in Somalia says she struggles to survive as Muslim relatives have driven her from their home and threaten to kill her for abandoning Islam and turning to faith in Christ.
Worthy Insights
Before and after photos show Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor following Israeli airstrike
Satellite images have captured Iran’s Arak heavy water research reactor with a huge, gaping hole blasted through it after Israel dropped a bomb on the nuclear site — which was built as a key part of the country’s atomic bomb ambitions.
US operational plans set in motion for ‘weekend strike’ on Iran
Washington prepares military infrastructure for potential Iranian operations as senior administration officials develop contingency plans for direct engagement with Tehran, according to sources familiar with internal discussions. Bloomberg reported that the evolving situation could shift rapidly, with some officials pointing toward possible weekend military action.
Mossad’s Operation To Wipe Out Iranian Military Brass Is Something Out Of A Hollywood Film
Israeli forces reportedly set up a fake phone call to top Iranian military leaders June 13 to gather them all in one bunker before proceeding to bomb the location, delivering a massive blow to the Iranian regime in one fell swoop, Israeli sources confirmed to The Jewish Chronicle on Tuesday.
Iranian State TV Hacked Amid Wave of Cyberattacks Blamed on Israel
Iranian state television broadcasts were briefly hijacked Wednesday evening, with footage of anti-regime protests and calls for public uprising aired across the country. The breach, claimed by opposition media to be the work of Israeli-linked actors, marks the latest escalation in a multifront campaign targeting Iran's military, strategic, and information infrastructure.
Russia, Ukraine Talks Uncertain Amid Deadly Strikes on Kyiv (Worthy News Radio)
After his military struck Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready to meet Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks on ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Fires Cluster Bomb Ballistic Missile at Israel, IDF Confirms First Use During War
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Thursday that Iran has, for the first time during the ongoing conflict, launched a ballistic missile equipped with a cluster bomb warhead toward Israeli territory. The unprecedented attack caused significant injuries and damage across several cities, including Beersheba, Ramat Gan, Holon, and Azor.
Trump: Crucial Days Ahead as U.S. Weighs Joining Israel-Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump said that the coming days will be critical as he considers whether to order U.S. military involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Facilities in Major Air Operation
The Israeli Air Force launched a sweeping overnight air campaign across Iran, striking key nuclear and military sites in an effort to cripple what Israel says is Tehran's advancing nuclear weapons program.
Over 240 Injured As Iran Strikes Israel Again
Israel’s Health Ministry says at least 240 people have been wounded in Thursday’s Iranian missile barrage hitting Israel, including four individuals with serious injuries.
Israel Threatens To Assassinate Israel’s Supreme Leader
Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has threatened to assassinate Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after one or more Iranian ballistic missiles struck the hospital in Beersheba, the main city in Israel’s Negev desert.
Iran Missile Hits Israel Hospital (Video)
Iran launched about 20 powerful ballistic missiles toward Israel, and at least one of them struck Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel, officials and witnesses said.
Israel Faces Shortage of Arrow Interceptors Amid Ongoing Iran Missile Threat
Israel is facing a critical shortage of its Arrow missile interceptors, raising alarm over its ability to defend against long-range ballistic missiles from Iran as the conflict continues without resolution, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing a U.S. official.
Inside the United States
U.S. Border Patrol Uncovers Massive Cartel Smuggling Tunnel Near San Diego
U.S. Border Patrol agents have discovered and disabled a sophisticated smuggling tunnel stretching nearly 3,000 feet from a residence in Tijuana, Mexico, to a warehouse area near San Diego, California. Authorities say the tunnel, designed to move large quantities of narcotics into the United States, is further evidence that President Donald Trump’s border security measures are forcing drug cartels to resort to more elaborate tactics.
Trump Administration Accelerates Border Wall Construction as Illegal Immigration Declines
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday approved a new environmental waiver to advance construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, as President Donald Trump's administration intensifies efforts to secure the southern border and drive down illegal immigration.
Christian News
Nicaragua’s Prisons a Horror for Christian Political Prisoners Amid Widespread Crackdown on Churches
Nicaragua's prison system has become a living nightmare for Christian political prisoners and anyone who dares speak out against the Sandinista National Liberation Front (SNLF) and the Nicaraguan government.
Somali Mother Faces Death For Accepting Christ
A mother of three children in Somalia says she struggles to survive as Muslim relatives have driven her from their home and threaten to kill her for abandoning Islam and turning to faith in Christ.
Worthy Insights
Before and after photos show Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor following Israeli airstrike
Satellite images have captured Iran’s Arak heavy water research reactor with a huge, gaping hole blasted through it after Israel dropped a bomb on the nuclear site — which was built as a key part of the country’s atomic bomb ambitions.
US operational plans set in motion for ‘weekend strike’ on Iran
Washington prepares military infrastructure for potential Iranian operations as senior administration officials develop contingency plans for direct engagement with Tehran, according to sources familiar with internal discussions. Bloomberg reported that the evolving situation could shift rapidly, with some officials pointing toward possible weekend military action.
Mossad’s Operation To Wipe Out Iranian Military Brass Is Something Out Of A Hollywood Film
Israeli forces reportedly set up a fake phone call to top Iranian military leaders June 13 to gather them all in one bunker before proceeding to bomb the location, delivering a massive blow to the Iranian regime in one fell swoop, Israeli sources confirmed to The Jewish Chronicle on Tuesday.