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The Israeli police has said that two persons have been arrested for working for Iran intelligence, news agency AFP reported.

IndiGo flights to Tbilisi and Baku are now making a technical stop for refueling at Doha due to the closure of Iranian airspace, officials said on Sunday.

IndiGo operates narrow-body A321 planes on the two routes and these aircraft do not have the range to operate non-stop longer duration flights.

A Washington-based human rights group has said that Israeli strikes in Iran have killed at least 406 people and wounded another 654, The Associated Press reported.

The group, Human Rights Activists, said its figures covered the entirety of Iran.

Iran's government has not offered any overall casualty figures from Israeli attacks that have decimated its military leadership and targeted its nuclear sites. Individual officials have offered piecemeal figures.

Iran's state media reported that Mashhad Airport, situated in the country's eastern side, suffered no damage to its buildings or runway in the Israeli strike.

The Israeli military described its attack on an Iranian refueling plane in Eastern Iran's Mashhad Airport as the "furthest strike" since the start of its Operation Rising Lion.

The Israeli military has said that it attacked an Iranian refueling plane at Eastern Iran's Mashhad Airport.

An Israeli military spokesperson said on Sunday that the goal of their operation in Iran is not changing the regime, but "to remove the capabilities of this regime to annihilate the US".

US President Donald Trump told ABC that he is "open" to Russian President Vladimir Putin as mediator for the Israel-Iran conflict.

US President Donald Trump told ABC news that it is "possible" that Washington will get involved in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

Etihad Airways has cancelled its flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv till June 22 amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.

Iran-aligned Iraqi outfit Kataib Hezbollah on Sunday warned that it would resume attacks on US troops in the region if Washington intervenes in the conflict between Israel and Iran.

“We are closely monitoring the movements of the American enemy's army in the region," Kataib Hezbollah Secretary-General Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi said in a statement. "If America intervenes in the war, we will act directly against its interests and bases spread across the region without hesitation.”

The Russian embassy in Tehran said that it is working towards evacuating its citizens from Iran by land, Russian news agency RIA reported.

Iranian media reported that Tehran police headquarters in the city centre was hit during an Israeli strike on Sunday.

"The Greater Tehran Police Command was hit by one of the enemy's drones," ISNA news agency reported, citing a police statement.

The attack reportedly caused "minor damage" and injured "a number" of police personnel.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Israel and Iran "should make a deal" like many other countries in conflict have.

In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump said, "During my first term, Serbia and Kosovo were going at it hot and heavy, as they have for many decades, and this long time conflict was ready to break out into WAR. I stopped it (Biden has hurt the longer term prospects with some very stupid decisions, but I will fix it, again!). Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River. There is peace, at least for now, because of my intervention, and it will stay that way!"

"Likewise, we will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran! Many calls and meetings now taking place. I do a lot, and never get credit for anything, but that’s OK, the PEOPLE understand. MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!" the US President added.

The Indian embassy in Israel has issued a fresh advisory for its nationals in the country amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

"The embassy continues to monitor the situation closely and is in regular touch with the Israeli authorities," it said.

It advised Indians to stay vigilant and avoid unnecessary movement, adhering to the safety protocols advised by the Israeli government.

Following Iranian strikes, Israeli military said that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas across the country.

The Israeli government has extended the state of emergency till June 30, reports Reuters.

Explosions have been heard in Israel's Tel Aviv, reports Reuters, citing witness.

Local media has reported that Iran has launched a new wave of attacks on Israel.

Citizens have been ordered to head to shelters to remain protected amid the fresh attacks. 

As Iran launched missiles towards Israel, the IDF has ordered citizens to head to shelters for protection.

Air raid sirens are being sounded in Israel's Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, news agency Reuters reported, citing witnesses.

Iran has urged Iraq to block Israel's use of its airspace and territory in attacks against Tehran.

Germany will strengthen protection of Israeli and Jewish institutions against Iran, said chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Iran media has reported that at least 128 people have been killed in the Israeli strikes that took place on Friday and Saturday.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will be a key issue at the upcoming G7 Summit.