Iran-Israel war Highlights | June 22: Israel carries out strikes on military targets in Iran

Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told CNN that the UN nuclear watchdog "cannot assess damage underground at Iran's Fordo" nuclear facility.

US State Secretary Marco Rubio said that the strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities do not mean 'war against Iran'.

Rubio said that the US is not looking for war in Iran.

The Israeli military said that 30 air force jets attacked dozens of military targets in Iran, using more than 60 munitions on Sunday.

The Israeli military has said that it has attacked missile sites and unmanned aerial vehicles in Iran's Isfahan, Bushehr, Ahvaz, and for the first time in Yazd area.

Gulf leaders are discussing serious implications for the international and regional security after the US attacks on Iran, reports UAE state news agency.

US Vice President JD Vance said that the strikes on Iran "substantially delayed" the development of Tehran's nuclear weapon.

US Vice President JD Vance said that Washington is "not at war" with Iran, clarifying that they are "at war with Iran's nuclear programme".

Iran's Press TV reported on Sunday that the Supreme National Security Council must make the final decision on whether to close the Strait of Hormuz, after the Iranian parliament reportedly approved of the measure.

Iran has reported 'no danger' near the three attacked nuclear sites.

Iran Israel war news LIVE: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said America's military intervention in the conflict between Israel and Iran is “intentionally limited” and not designed to escalate into a long war.

“I would just say, as the president has directed and made clear, this is most certainly not open-ended,” Hegseth said, adding that the strikes do not restrict the US from taking further action if needed. The statement came as Washington sought to clarify its objectives following overnight precision strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Iran Israel war news LIVE: China on Sunday strongly condemned the United States’ airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling the attack a grave violation of the UN Charter that escalates tensions in West Asia. Beijing urged all parties involved, especially Israel, to implement an immediate ceasefire, protect civilian lives, and pursue dialogue and negotiation to avoid further destabilisation in the region. The condemnation came after US forces targeted Iran’s Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz nuclear sites in a major military strike aimed at crippling Tehran’s nuclear programme.

French president Emmanuel President has urged his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian to resume "diplomatic talks" amid the escalating conflict with Israel and the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Following the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, America's airlines are facing heightened risks as their carriers bypass the Middle East region.

An organization that monitors flight risks warned on Sunday that the US strikes could heighten the threat to American operators in the region, with some airlines cancelling flights to and from Dubai and Doha.

Qatar's environment and climate change ministry has said that it has "not detected any abnormal radiation levels" in the country's airspace or territorial waters after the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, reports state news agency.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said that Israel had an "incredible military success, especially at the beginning", adding that the success is ongoing.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said he can only confirm that both public and private messages are being directly delivered to the Iranians.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said that the US strikes on Israel was not "open-ended", but Donald Trump gave "focused, clear mission to target" Iranian nuclear facilities.

As per Mehr news agency, air defenses have been activated in Iran's Isfahan.

A top US general has said that if Iran decides to strike back at the United States then it would a "poor decision" on its part.

Top US general said that as per initial assessments, all three Iranian nuclear sites, Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan, sustained "extreme damage and destruction".

Top US general said that a total of 14 massive ordnance pentators (MOPs) were dropped on Iranian targets at around 2:10 am (local time) in Iran, with Tomahawk missiles last to strike.

Top US general said that Washington is currently unaware of any shots fired by Iran at US warplanes on their way into the Iranian airspace.

Top US General said that the US employed several deception tactics over Iran as moved to strike Iran's nuclear facilities.

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said that the plan to strike Iran took months and weeks of positioning to be ready when President Donald Trump called.

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said that American strikes devastated the Iranian nuclear programme, adding that Tehran's nuclear ambitions have been "obliterated".

Hegseth also said that US President Donald Trump seeks peace, urging Iran to take the path.