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Musk: "I Hope SpaceX Takes You to the Moon, Mars, and Beyond" According to reports from CNBC and The New York Times , Musk addressed employees at the SpaceX headquarters, Starbase, in Texas on June 12 , stating, "I hope SpaceX can take you to the moon, Mars, and ultimately, beyond." Reflecting on the company's early days, he said, "It is hard to believe that a small company that started in a warehouse in El Segundo is now having the biggest IPO in history," adding, "I saw the probability of SpaceX succeeding as less than 10 percent." He continued, "I told people that we would probably fail, but we had to try. SBS Jun 13, 2026 12:39 AM

U.S.: Iran Agrees to Dismantle Nuclear Program; No Release of Frozen Funds Without Compliance A senior White House official stated on June 12 that Iran has agreed to dismantle its nuclear program, destroy nuclear materials, and keep the Strait of Hormuz open under a provisional memorandum of understanding reached with the United States. SBS Jun 13, 2026 12:38 AM

Israel Defense Minister: 'We Will Maintain Independent Capability to Stop Iran's Nuclear Ambitions; No Withdrawal from Lebanon' Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a lengthy statement on social media platform X on June 12 , assessing the progress of U.S.-Iran negotiations and reaffirming Israel's security principles. SBS Jun 13, 2026 12:37 AM

Iranian Foreign Minister: "Closer Than Ever to 'End-of-War MOU'" ▲ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghch… SBS Jun 13, 2026 12:35 AM

Netanyahu: "Iran Will Not Obtain Nuclear Weapons on My Watch; Trump Agrees" President Donald Trump. In a statement released by his office on June 12 , Prime Minister Netanyahu declared, "As long as I am the Prime Minister of Israel, Iran will not possess nuclear weapons." He further stressed, "There is complete agreement between myself and President Trump on this issue." Netanyahu also noted that he has led the international community's struggle against Iran's nuclear program for over 30 years, stating, "Without this struggle, Iran would have long ago obtained nuclear bombs to destroy Israel." "Iran is plotting the destruction of the Jewish state, and I have dedicated my life to preventing this," he added. SBS Jun 13, 2026 12:34 AM

Trump, Who Said Agreement Was Imminent, Suddenly Blasts Iran: "Truly Despicable" President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong displeasure toward Iran on June 12 . SBS Jun 13, 2026 12:33 AM

EU's New Migration and Asylum Pact Takes Effect Amid Debate Over Effectiveness The new pact was finalized after years of negotiations at the EU level. Following its approval in 2024, it has now been implemented across the EU after a two-year preparation period. SBS Jun 13, 2026 12:32 AM