Prophecy News Watch - July 3, 2025

Around the World
Pentagon: U.S. and Israeli Strikes Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program by Up to Two Years
U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure have delayed Tehran's nuclear ambitions by up to two years, according to the Pentagon's chief spokesperson, who briefed reporters Wednesday on the aftermath of the operation.
Trump Strikes Landmark Trade Deal with Vietnam
President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new trade agreement with Vietnam on Wednesday that imposes steep tariffs on imports but grants the U.S. full access to Vietnamese markets--a move Trump hailed as a "Great Deal of Cooperation" and a major breakthrough in ongoing global trade negotiations.
Iran Suspends Cooperation with UN Nuclear Watchdog Following Israeli and U.S. Strikes
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a controversial law on Wednesday suspending all cooperation with the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), marking a major escalation in Tehran's standoff with the West following last month's war with Israel.
Brazilian Mother Faces Court Over Homeschooling Amid Growing Debate on Parental Rights
A high-profile legal case with potentially far-reaching consequences for parental rights in Brazil is unfolding this week, as a state court in Santa Catarina hears oral arguments in the case of Regiane Cichelero, a Christian mother facing prosecution for homeschooling her 12-year-old son.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Eradicate Hamas as Ceasefire Proposal Hangs in the Balance
In a speech during a visit to the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Hamas' rule over Gaza would come to an end, asserting that the terror organization would be "eliminated down to its very foundations."
Bipartisan Bill Would Authorize Trump to Provide Israel With B-2 Bombers and Bunker-Busting Bombs if Iran Pursues Nukes
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced new legislation this week that would grant President Donald Trump the authority to provide Israel with access to B-2 stealth bombers and bunker-busting bombs, should Iran resume efforts to develop nuclear weapons.
Hamas ‘Ready For Agreement’ On Ending War After Massive Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Faced with relentless Israeli strikes and with many of its fighters dead or injured, Hamas indicated Wednesday it was “ready and serious regarding reaching an agreement” with Israel.

Inside the United States
Federal Judge Blocks DHS From Ending Haitian TPS Early, Calls Move ‘Unlawful’
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 520,000 Haitian immigrants, siding with plaintiffs who claimed the decision was both unlawful and harmful.
House GOP Faces Internal Turmoil Over Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ as Senate Version Heads to Vote
A wave of internal opposition is threatening President Donald Trump's top legislative priority, the "One Big Beautiful Bill," as key factions within the House Republican conference reject the Senate-passed version ahead of a critical vote expected this week.
Two Chinese Nationals Arrested in Alleged Spy Operation Targeting U.S. Navy for Beijing’s Ministry of State Security
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged with conducting clandestine operations in the United States on behalf of the People's Republic of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), including efforts to gather intelligence on U.S. Navy service members and recruit personnel for espionage, according to the Department of Justice.

Christian News
Mob Attack on Christians in Odisha Sparks Outcry Amid Rising Religious Tensions in India
More than 30 Christians were injured in a brutal mob attack during a peaceful prayer gathering in Odisha's Malkangiri district, with no arrests made nearly two weeks after the incident, according to multiple rights groups and local sources.

Worthy Insights
CIA Review Blasts John Brennan’s Role In Launching Russian Collusion Hoax
The intelligence community assessment weaponized by Democrats, corporate media, and the deep state to carry the Russia collusion hoax into President Donald Trump’s first term was fueled by former Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan. Now a new Central Intelligence Agency review concludes that Brennan overrode internal concerns to claim that Russia interfered in the 2016 election.
Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia: ‘Highly significant’
Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature.