Prophecy News Watch - June 18, 2025

Around the World
Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Should Surrender
U.S. President Donald J. Trump urged Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to surrender, saying the United States knows where he is hiding and suggested he may be killed one day.
Trump Rejects Ceasefire, Demands Iran Abandon Nuclear Program as Tensions Soar
U.S. President Donald Trump made clear Monday night that he is not seeking a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but rather a permanent end to Iran's nuclear ambitions. Speaking as he departed the G7 summit in Canada, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he wants a "real end" to the nuclear issue -- with Iran "giving up entirely" on its nuclear program.
Trump and Starmer Finalize Landmark UK-US Trade Deal at G7 Summit
President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced Monday the finalization of a major UK-US trade agreement, sealing a deal that both leaders hailed as a "win" for jobs, income, and transatlantic relations.
G7 Defends Israeli Actions As MidEast Leaders Call For Nukes-Free Region
U.S. President Donald J. Trump reluctantly signed a statement by Group of Seven (G7) allies affirming Israel's "right to defend itself” but also calling for “restraint, de-escalation and diplomacy” between Israel and Iran.
Trump, Rubio Leave G7 Early Amid Iran-Israel Crisis
U.S. President Donald J. Trump told reporters during a photo shoot of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders in Alberta, Canada that he and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be leaving the G7 summit early after he urged Iranian civilians to "immediately evacuate” the Iranian capital Tehran.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Shares Huckabee’s Message of Faith: “This Moment Sought You” as God Guides Decisions on Israel
President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared a powerful message from U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, underscoring the belief that God's hand is guiding America's leadership during this critical moment in the Middle East.
Israel Plans to Counter Fallout Risk as Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Continue
In the midst of ongoing military operations across Iran, an Israeli official has confirmed that the country is actively preparing to mitigate potential contamination resulting from strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, including the heavily fortified Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant.
Israel’s Strikes Leave Iran’s Natanz Centrifuges ‘Severely Damaged or Destroyed,’ IAEA Chief Confirms
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, confirmed on Monday that Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran have likely inflicted catastrophic damage on the country’s uranium enrichment capabilities, delivering a major setback to Tehran’s nuclear program.
Explosions Seen Across Tehran after Trump Warns Iranians to Evacuate; Israel’s Haifa Refinery Hit
Massive explosions were seen across Tehran after U.S. President Donald J. Trump urged citizens to evacuate the Iranian capital, while Israel suffered deadly Iranian strikes, including on its northern city of Haifa and oil refinery facilities in the area.

Inside the United States
Supreme Court Vacates New York Ruling Forcing Catholic Diocese to Cover Abortions
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a New York state court ruling that required the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany to provide abortion coverage in its employee health plan, sending the case back to the New York Court of Appeals for reconsideration. The decision marks a significant development in a years-long legal battle over religious freedom and state health mandates.
Operation Soteria Shield: 109 Children Rescued, 244 Arrested in Texas
North Texas law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the FBI, announced Tuesday the results of Operation Soteria Shield—a sweeping month-long initiative that rescued 109 children from online sexual exploitation and resulted in 244 arrests, including 21 registered sex offenders.
FBI Director Kash Patel Declassifies Alleged CCP Election Plot Documents, Hands Docs Over to Congress
FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday evening turned over to Congress newly declassified intelligence reports detailing allegations that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) sought to interfere in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The allegations include claims that China mass-produced fake U.S. driver’s licenses to facilitate fraudulent mail-in ballots for Democrat Joe Biden.

Christian News
US Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart In Critical Condition (Worthy News In-Depth)
Jimmy Swaggart, the U.S. evangelist who is believed to have preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ on television longer than any other American in history, remained in critical condition Tuesday after suffering a heart attack, family members said.

Worthy Insights
Ex-LGBT Christians gather at Calif. state Capitol to protest gov’t censorship, offer hope
A group of Christians who have repented of homosexual or transgender behavior gathered at the California state Capitol in Sacramento last Thursday to speak out against cultural and government resistance toward those who desire to leave the LBGT lifestyle.