Prophecy News Watch - June 12, 2025
Around the World
U.S. Orders Evacuation of Non-Essential Personnel from Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait Amid Iran Tensions
The United States has ordered the evacuation of non-essential diplomatic personnel from Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait amid rising fears of a regional military escalation over Iran’s advancing nuclear program and threats against U.S. forces.
Trump Expresses Doubts Over Iran Nuclear Deal as Gabbard Warns of Nuclear Catastrophe
President Donald Trump voiced deepening skepticism this week over the likelihood of securing a revised nuclear agreement with Iran, even as his administration pushes ahead with diplomatic talks aimed at halting Tehran’s uranium enrichment program.
CENTCOM Commander Outlines Iran Strike Plans, Warns of Proxy Threats and Regional Instability
The United States is prepared to strike Iran’s nuclear infrastructure if necessary, according to Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, the top U.S. commander in the Middle East, who confirmed Tuesday that President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have been presented with a full range of military options.
U.S. and China Reach Tentative Trade Deal on Rare Earths, Student Visas in London Talks
The United States and China have reached a tentative agreement to ease tensions over critical minerals and export controls, following two days of high-level trade talks in London. The handshake deal, announced June 11, now awaits final approval from President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Italy’s Citizenship Referendum Fails
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had reasons to celebrate Wednesday as most Italians followed her call to stay away from a referendum on easing citizenship laws for migrants.
Hungary’s Government Facing ‘Resistance Movement’
Hungary’s government made clear Wednesday it won’t back down for a “resistance movement” announced at a rally attended by more than 20,000 people filling the square in front of Hungary’s Parliament in Budapest.
Teenage Student Kills French School Assistant Amid ‘Breakdown of Society’
A French middle school employee was stabbed to death by a 14-year-old student in northeastern France on the same day that, elsewhere in Europe, in Austria, at least 11 people died after a school shooting, officials confirmed.
Austria Mourns Victims Of Worst School Shooting Since World War Two
Austria has declared three days of mourning after its worst shooting since World War II left at least 11 people dead Tuesday at a secondary school in Graz, the nation’s second largest city.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu’s Coalition on the Brink as Knesset Faces Crucial Dissolution Vote
In a dramatic showdown that could end Benjamin Netanyahu's historic tenure as Israel's longest-serving prime minister, the Knesset is set to vote Wednesday on a preliminary bill to dissolve itself and trigger early elections amid escalating tensions over ultra-Orthodox military exemptions.
Netanyahu Seeks Trump Mediation in Breakthrough Talks with Syria’s New Government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the Trump administration to mediate talks with Syria's newly installed government, in a move that could signal a dramatic shift in the Middle East, Axios reported Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Judge Denies Newsom’s Bid to Limit National Guard as Trump Vows to ‘Liberate LA’ from ‘Third World Lawlessness’
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected California Governor Gavin Newsom’s bid to restrict the National Guard’s presence in Los Angeles to the immediate vicinity of federal buildings, allowing military reinforcements to remain active across broader areas of the city amid ongoing riots sparked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s Tariffs During Ongoing Legal Battle, Citing “Exceptional Importance”
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners can remain in effect while legal challenges continue, handing a major procedural victory to the administration as it defends the tariffs as essential to national and economic security.
Nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ Protests Set to Challenge Trump
More than 1,500 protests are scheduled across the United States on Saturday, June 14, as part of the "No Kings Day of Defiance," a nationwide demonstration aimed at opposing what organizers call the Trump administration's growing authoritarianism. The mass movement will take place the same day President Donald Trump stages a multimillion-dollar military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and his own 79th birthday.
Christian News
High School Bans Bible Verses, Forces Christian Club to Strip Faith Content
A high school student in New York has become the latest battleground in the fight for religious liberty as school officials face allegations of extreme religious censorship in violation of federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
Christian Converts Flee Iran After Jail Sentence
Two men who abandoned Islam and turned to faith in Christ have been forced to flee Iran, where they were sentenced to 12 years in prison each on charges linked to possessing “multiple copies of the Bible,” Christians told Worthy News.
Southern Baptists Agree On Banning Same-Sex Marriage
Southern Baptist delegates have endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage and agreed to demand that the U.S. Supreme Court overturn a 10-year-old ruling that legalized it in the United States.
Worthy Insights
Late-night host Stephen Colbert praises female portrayal of Jesus: ‘Long overdue’
Late-night host Stephen Colbert, a self-described Roman Catholic, recently said a female portrayal of Jesus is "long overdue" during an interview with the bisexual actress set to star as Jesus in "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Hollywood Bowl this summer.
Worthy Insights
Iran using nuclear talks to weaken potential Israeli strikes, Western intel. officials tell ‘Post’
Against the backdrop of recent satellite images showing construction and changes at Iran’s nuclear sites, Western intelligence officials believe Tehran is using the time afforded by ongoing negotiations to make alterations that would reduce the effectiveness of any future military strike.
‘Coming to Jesus in Large Numbers’: Brave Missionaries See Big Results in Deadly Corner of Africa
In one of the most perilous regions of the world, an American missionary is quietly building an army – not with weapons, but with prayer. Carole Ward has made it her life's mission to follow God's call and train fearless believers in Africa's Sahel region.
Israeli Strike on Iran Seen as More Likely Than Diplomatic Deal
With tensions heating up over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump spoke Monday about what comes next—and whether Israel might go it alone. According to Keren Setton’s report for The Media Line, Netanyahu called a high-level meeting immediately after the call, while Trump reportedly urged Israel not to jeopardize ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
Israeli Scientists Develop Bioengineered Skin That Heals Burns Twice as Fast
In a promising leap forward for burn treatment, researchers from Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center have developed a new type of bioengineered skin that could dramatically improve recovery for burn victims. The team says the innovative graft, created from a patient’s own cells, heals wounds in half the time of current treatments and is stronger, more flexible, and easier to handle than existing options.
U.S. Orders Evacuation of Non-Essential Personnel from Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait Amid Iran Tensions
The United States has ordered the evacuation of non-essential diplomatic personnel from Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait amid rising fears of a regional military escalation over Iran’s advancing nuclear program and threats against U.S. forces.
Trump Expresses Doubts Over Iran Nuclear Deal as Gabbard Warns of Nuclear Catastrophe
President Donald Trump voiced deepening skepticism this week over the likelihood of securing a revised nuclear agreement with Iran, even as his administration pushes ahead with diplomatic talks aimed at halting Tehran’s uranium enrichment program.
CENTCOM Commander Outlines Iran Strike Plans, Warns of Proxy Threats and Regional Instability
The United States is prepared to strike Iran’s nuclear infrastructure if necessary, according to Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, the top U.S. commander in the Middle East, who confirmed Tuesday that President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have been presented with a full range of military options.
U.S. and China Reach Tentative Trade Deal on Rare Earths, Student Visas in London Talks
The United States and China have reached a tentative agreement to ease tensions over critical minerals and export controls, following two days of high-level trade talks in London. The handshake deal, announced June 11, now awaits final approval from President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Italy’s Citizenship Referendum Fails
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had reasons to celebrate Wednesday as most Italians followed her call to stay away from a referendum on easing citizenship laws for migrants.
Hungary’s Government Facing ‘Resistance Movement’
Hungary’s government made clear Wednesday it won’t back down for a “resistance movement” announced at a rally attended by more than 20,000 people filling the square in front of Hungary’s Parliament in Budapest.
Teenage Student Kills French School Assistant Amid ‘Breakdown of Society’
A French middle school employee was stabbed to death by a 14-year-old student in northeastern France on the same day that, elsewhere in Europe, in Austria, at least 11 people died after a school shooting, officials confirmed.
Austria Mourns Victims Of Worst School Shooting Since World War Two
Austria has declared three days of mourning after its worst shooting since World War II left at least 11 people dead Tuesday at a secondary school in Graz, the nation’s second largest city.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu’s Coalition on the Brink as Knesset Faces Crucial Dissolution Vote
In a dramatic showdown that could end Benjamin Netanyahu's historic tenure as Israel's longest-serving prime minister, the Knesset is set to vote Wednesday on a preliminary bill to dissolve itself and trigger early elections amid escalating tensions over ultra-Orthodox military exemptions.
Netanyahu Seeks Trump Mediation in Breakthrough Talks with Syria’s New Government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the Trump administration to mediate talks with Syria's newly installed government, in a move that could signal a dramatic shift in the Middle East, Axios reported Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Judge Denies Newsom’s Bid to Limit National Guard as Trump Vows to ‘Liberate LA’ from ‘Third World Lawlessness’
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected California Governor Gavin Newsom’s bid to restrict the National Guard’s presence in Los Angeles to the immediate vicinity of federal buildings, allowing military reinforcements to remain active across broader areas of the city amid ongoing riots sparked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s Tariffs During Ongoing Legal Battle, Citing “Exceptional Importance”
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners can remain in effect while legal challenges continue, handing a major procedural victory to the administration as it defends the tariffs as essential to national and economic security.
Nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ Protests Set to Challenge Trump
More than 1,500 protests are scheduled across the United States on Saturday, June 14, as part of the "No Kings Day of Defiance," a nationwide demonstration aimed at opposing what organizers call the Trump administration's growing authoritarianism. The mass movement will take place the same day President Donald Trump stages a multimillion-dollar military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and his own 79th birthday.
Christian News
High School Bans Bible Verses, Forces Christian Club to Strip Faith Content
A high school student in New York has become the latest battleground in the fight for religious liberty as school officials face allegations of extreme religious censorship in violation of federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
Christian Converts Flee Iran After Jail Sentence
Two men who abandoned Islam and turned to faith in Christ have been forced to flee Iran, where they were sentenced to 12 years in prison each on charges linked to possessing “multiple copies of the Bible,” Christians told Worthy News.
Southern Baptists Agree On Banning Same-Sex Marriage
Southern Baptist delegates have endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage and agreed to demand that the U.S. Supreme Court overturn a 10-year-old ruling that legalized it in the United States.
Worthy Insights
Late-night host Stephen Colbert praises female portrayal of Jesus: ‘Long overdue’
Late-night host Stephen Colbert, a self-described Roman Catholic, recently said a female portrayal of Jesus is "long overdue" during an interview with the bisexual actress set to star as Jesus in "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Hollywood Bowl this summer.
Worthy Insights
Iran using nuclear talks to weaken potential Israeli strikes, Western intel. officials tell ‘Post’
Against the backdrop of recent satellite images showing construction and changes at Iran’s nuclear sites, Western intelligence officials believe Tehran is using the time afforded by ongoing negotiations to make alterations that would reduce the effectiveness of any future military strike.
‘Coming to Jesus in Large Numbers’: Brave Missionaries See Big Results in Deadly Corner of Africa
In one of the most perilous regions of the world, an American missionary is quietly building an army – not with weapons, but with prayer. Carole Ward has made it her life's mission to follow God's call and train fearless believers in Africa's Sahel region.
Israeli Strike on Iran Seen as More Likely Than Diplomatic Deal
With tensions heating up over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump spoke Monday about what comes next—and whether Israel might go it alone. According to Keren Setton’s report for The Media Line, Netanyahu called a high-level meeting immediately after the call, while Trump reportedly urged Israel not to jeopardize ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
Israeli Scientists Develop Bioengineered Skin That Heals Burns Twice as Fast
In a promising leap forward for burn treatment, researchers from Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center have developed a new type of bioengineered skin that could dramatically improve recovery for burn victims. The team says the innovative graft, created from a patient’s own cells, heals wounds in half the time of current treatments and is stronger, more flexible, and easier to handle than existing options.