Iran Israel war highlights: Israeli forces conducting a series of strikes in Tehran

Iran Israel War Highlights: In the latest warning to Iran on Tuesday, Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said that if Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei might be faced with a fate similar to that of Iraq's Saddam Hussein.

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Iran Israel war news Highlights: Israeli police officers near smoke from an Iranian missile strike in Hertzliya, Israel, where Iran allegedly struck Mossad's centre
Iran Israel war news Highlights: Israeli police officers near smoke from an Iranian missile strike in Hertzliya, Israel, where Iran allegedly struck Mossad's centre

Iran Israel war highlights: The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered its fifth day, with continued strikes from both countries. With both Iran and Israel vowing to carry out large strikes and target key areas, global and regional allies have called for an urgent de-escalation. US president Donald Trump, speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, has called on Iran to "talk before its too late"....Read More

In a major statement against Iran, Trump said that the US knows where Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is “hiding”, adding that Washington is “not going to take him out (kill!), at least for now”. He also called for Iran's “unconditional surrender” as tensions continued to flare up between Israel and Iran.

Since June 13, a total of 224 people have been killed in Iran, and over 1,200 others have been injured. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that at least 24 people have been killed and 592 have been injured. 

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June 18, 2025 4:48 AM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: US embassy in Jerusalem to remain closed Wednesday to Friday

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: The US State Department announced on Tuesday that the US Embassy in Jerusalem will remain closed from Wednesday to Friday in light of the current security situation and in accordance with Israeli directives.

"Given the security situation and in compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, June 18) through Friday (June 20). This includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv," the State Department said on X.

June 18, 2025 3:58 AM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel, public told to take shelter

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that missiles were recently launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. Air defence systems have been activated to intercept the incoming threat. Citizens have been instructed to move immediately to protected spaces and remain there until further notice. 

Exiting these areas is only allowed after an official directive. The public is advised to continue following the guidelines issued by the Home Front Command.

June 18, 2025 2:52 AM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Russia slams Israeli strikes on Iran as illegal, cites Tehran's NPT compliance

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday strongly criticised ongoing Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them a violation of international law. The ministry said that a resolution to disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program must come through diplomatic efforts.

"The continuing intensive attacks by Israel on Iran's peaceful nuclear sites are illegal in terms of international law and create unacceptable threats to international security and push the world to a nuclear catastrophe...," read a statement shared on Telegram.

It further noted that the broad international criticism of Israel’s actions revealed that the country was supported only "by those states who are in fact co-participants and act for opportunistic reasons."

June 18, 2025 1:53 AM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Markets tumble, oil surges as Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: US stocks fell on Tuesday as rising oil prices and renewed concerns over the Israel-Iran conflict weighed on financial markets, erasing Monday’s brief calm.

The S&P 500 dropped 0.8%, nearly returning to its starting point for the week, amid signs of escalating tensions in the Middle East and weakening economic momentum in the US.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped by 299 points (0.7%), while the Nasdaq composite lost 0.9%.

Oil prices surged sharply, adding pressure to the markets. US benchmark crude jumped 4.3% to $74.84 per barrel, and Brent crude rose 4.4% to $76.45 per barrel.

June 18, 2025 1:30 AM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Houthi group signals military support for Iran amid Israel conflict

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: A senior figure in Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement said on Al Jazeera Mubasher TV that the group is prepared to step in to support Iran in its conflict with Israel, just as it did for Palestinians in Gaza.

Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthis’ political bureau, told the channel that the group is in active coordination with Tehran amid the ongoing military tensions with Israel.

The Houthis, who have already launched attacks on Israel in solidarity with Gaza, had earlier stated on Sunday that their latest strike was carried out in coordination with Iran – marking the first public admission of direct cooperation between Tehran and one of its regional allies in military operations against Israel.

June 18, 2025 1:00 AM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Tehran has ‘no nuclear ambitions,’ insists Iran’s UK envoy

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iran’s ambassador to the UK, Seyed Ali Mousavi, maintained on Tuesday that Tehran has no plans to develop a nuclear weapon, according to PA Media, even as he faced tough questions from British MPs.

Appearing before the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, Mousavi said Iran’s nuclear programme was “only peaceful,” and added, “There is no desire, not any intention, to produce a nuclear bomb.”

His remarks came just days after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a censure motion against Iran for not meeting its nuclear nonproliferation obligations, which are meant to prevent weapons development. Reports indicate that Iran has enriched uranium to 60%, just one technical step away from the weapons-grade threshold of 90%.

Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Iran “can not have a nuclear weapon” and urged people to “immediately evacuate Tehran.”

June 18, 2025 12:28 AM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: IDF says Iranian missile threat ongoing, public urged to follow Home Front Command

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: In a post on Telegram, the Israeli military (IDF) said missile sirens were activated across multiple parts of Israel shortly after detecting launches from Iran targeting the country.

The IDF urged citizens to strictly follow the Home Front Command’s safety instructions.

It added that the Israeli Air Force is currently engaged in intercepting the threats and conducting strikes where necessary.

The IDF noted that while defences are active, they are not impenetrable, making it crucial for the public to remain vigilant and adhere to official guidelines.

June 18, 2025 12:24 AM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: France's Macron cautions against pushing for Iran regime change

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday cautioned that any effort to topple Iran’s leadership would lead to “chaos”, amid the ongoing exchange of fire between Israel and Iran.

Speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, Macron’s remarks came shortly after Donald Trump declared that the United States would not kill Iran's supreme leader “for now.”

June 18, 2025 12:15 AM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: US launches ‘Middle East Task Force’ for its citizens amid tensions in the region

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: As tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed the situation on Tuesday (local time), stressing the administration’s stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions.

"Now with the conflict between Iran and Israel, President Trump is also clear that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon... The fact that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon is clear. As the White House reminds us, since taking office, President Trump has clearly stated that Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon," Bruce said.

She added that ensuring the "safety and security of the American people" remains a top priority for the Trump administration. To this end, Bruce said, “The Department of State has established the Middle East Task Force to help coordinate support for US citizens, our US Diplomatic missions, personnel, and diplomatic engagements.”

To keep Americans informed and prepared, Bruce also noted, “we have issued more than 30 security alerts to countries in the region.”

June 18, 2025 12:10 AM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Pro-Israel hackers claim responsibility for cyberattack on Iran

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: A pro-Israel hacking group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting a major Iranian bank, marking another escalation in the ongoing military tensions between Israel and Iran, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

The attack disrupted operations at Bank Sepah, which has been under US sanctions since 2007 for its alleged involvement in Iran's nuclear weapons program, according to local media. However, the full scope of the damage caused by the cyberstrike is still uncertain.

The group behind the attack, known as Predatory Sparrow, has been linked to several high-profile cyber operations against Iran in recent years. 

Experts say their attacks aim to create psychological pressure on both Iranian citizens and the Israeli public.

June 17, 2025 11:37 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iran asks citizens to delete WhatsApp as conflict deepens

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iranian state television on Tuesday afternoon called on citizens to delete WhatsApp from their smartphones, claiming – without providing evidence – that the messaging app collects user data and transmits it to Israel, Associated Press reported.

In response, WhatsApp issued a statement rejecting the allegations, saying it was “concerned these false reports will be an excuse for our services to be blocked at a time when people need them the most.”

The company emphasised its use of end-to-end encryption, which prevents any third party from accessing message content, and clarified that it does not track users’ precise locations, log communication patterns, or share messages with any government. 

“We do not provide bulk information to any government,” the statement added.

June 17, 2025 11:29 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Trump to meet national security team in Situation Room, says report

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump is meeting his national security team in the White House Situation Room this afternoon, CNN reported, citing a White House official.

Earlier in the day, Trump claimed the US knows the whereabouts of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but stated that he has no intention of targeting him "for now."

In a social media post, Trump called for Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” as the conflict with Israel stretched into its fifth day.

According to sources, Israel had informed the Trump administration that it had a credible plan to assassinate Khamenei. However, US officials conveyed to Israel that Trump opposed the operation. Administration insiders reportedly feared such a move could escalate the war and further destabilise the region, according to Associated Press.

Trump returned to Washington early Tuesday after cutting short his visit to the Group of Seven summit in the Canadian Rockies, arriving at a pivotal moment in his presidency.

June 17, 2025 11:20 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Four US heavy bombers spotted at key Indian Ocean base, says report

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Four US B-52H Stratofortress bombers are currently positioned at Diego Garcia, a key military base in the Indian Ocean, according to satellite image analysis by AFP.

The deployment comes as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its fifth consecutive day.

Diego Garcia, leased to the US by Britain, has historically served as a strategic hub for military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The bombers, capable of carrying nuclear and precision-guided weapons, were seen on the base’s southern tarmac at 0922 GMT on Monday.

Satellite images from Planet Labs suggest the aircraft arrived around mid-May.

June 17, 2025 10:59 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: White House says Trump convening National Security Council on Iran today

The White House has said that President Donald Trump is convening the National Security Council on Iran, reports news agency AFP.

June 17, 2025 10:47 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Khamenei transfers powers to Revolutionary Guards high command, says report

Iran International has reported that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has handed over key powers to the Supreme Council of the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) amid escalating tensions with Israel.

June 17, 2025 10:46 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iran has warned of imminent 'punitive' attacks on Israel

Iran has warned of imminent 'punitive' attacks on Israel, reports news agency AFP.

June 17, 2025 10:43 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iran army calls for immediate evacuation of Israel's Haifa, Tel Aviv

Iran's senior army commander has called on Israelis to evacuate the cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv "immediately", reports Mehr news agency.

June 17, 2025 10:41 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iran targets Israeli air bases in fresh attack

Iran's Revolutionary Guards has said that it targeted Israeli air bases in the fresh attack, news agency AFP reported.

"In the new wave of attacks, a large-scale missile operation was carried out against the air bases of the Zionist regime's army, which are the bases from which the regime's fighter jets take off towards our beloved country," the Guards said in a statement carried by state TV.

June 17, 2025 10:10 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender'

Stating that US knows where Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei is hiding, President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for Iran's "unconditional surrender" against the backdrop of escalating tensions between Jerusalem and Tehran.

June 17, 2025 10:07 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iran alleges 'massive cyber war' by Israel against it

Iran's national cyber security command has said that Israel launched a "massive cyber war" against the country's digital infrastructure, as per reports from the Iranian media.

June 17, 2025 10:05 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: US army moving fighter jets to Middle East, says report

The US military is moving fighter jets to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, and is extending deployments of warplanes to strengthen defenses, news agency Reuters reported, citing US officials.

June 17, 2025 10:02 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Trump says US 'not going to kill' Iran's Khamenei

US President Donald Trump, in a latest post on his Truth Social network, said that while Washington knows where Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is "hiding", it is "not going to take him out (kill!)".

"We know exactly where the so-called “Supreme Leader” is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there - We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump posted.

June 17, 2025 10:00 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: India issues advisory for Indian nationals in Israel

The Indian Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory for its citizens in Israel, advising them to "stay vigilant and strictly adhere to safety protocols" defined by the Israeli government.

The advisory added that Indian nationals who wish to exit Israel may consider taking up the land border crossing options.

June 17, 2025 9:46 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Trump calls for “real end” to Iran-Israel conflict

Iran israel war news update: US President Donald Trump has stated that he wants "real end" to the conflict, and not just a ceasefire. 

"I'm not looking for a ceasefire, we're looking at better than a ceasefire," he told reporters after he cut his visit for the G& Summit in Canada short. 

June 17, 2025 9:37 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: DGCA asks airlines to adopt alternate routes amid closed Iranian airspace

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation asks airlines to adopt alternative flight routing strategies to minimise disruptions due to Iranian airspace closure.

June 17, 2025 9:23 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iran launches fresh missile strikes against Israel, reports state media

The Iranian state media reported that Iran has launched a new wave of missiles against Israel.

The fresh strike comes hours after explosions were heard in Tehran and Isfahan.

June 17, 2025 8:58 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: US VP says Trump may take 'further action' against Iran nuclear programme

US Vice President JD Vance said that President Donald Trump may take "further action" against the Iranian nuclear programme.

June 17, 2025 8:57 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Widespread internet disruption reported in Iran

Iranian media has reported widespread internet disruption across the country.

June 17, 2025 8:55 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: British PM says Trump showed no signs of US involvement in conflict

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said nothing that US President Donald Trump said "suggested" Washington's intention to get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict.

June 17, 2025 8:40 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Israel 'doing dirty work for all of us' in Iran, says German Chancellor

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday said that Israel is "doing the dirty work for all of us" in Iran, in references to the strikes on Tehran, news agency AFP reported.

June 17, 2025 8:38 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: German Chancellor's 'big warning' on Iran's nuclear programme

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told broadcaster ZDF that if Iran does not back down in the ongoing conflict with Israel, then "complete destruction of Iranian nuclear programme is on the agenda". However, he said that Israel "cannot achieve" this "alone".

June 17, 2025 8:30 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: War risk shipping insurance rates for trip to Israel three times higher, says report

War risk shipping insurance rates for voyages to Israel are now three times higher than they were a week ago. The sudden surge has come after the Iranian missile attacks on Israeli soil, news agency Reuters reported, citing sources.

June 17, 2025 8:26 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Series of loud blasts reported in north Tehran

News agency AFP, citing its journalists, reported that a series of loud blasts have been heard in north Tehran.

June 17, 2025 8:14 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Israel intercepts 'most' Iranian missiles, lifts air raid warnings

Israel lifted its air raid warnings in Tel Aviv and other parts of the country after its air defence system intercepted "most" of the Iranian missiles.

June 17, 2025 8:13 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Over 700 foreigners flee Iran to Azerbaijan, Armenia

More than 700 foreign nationals living in Iran have fled to neighbouring Azerbaijan and Armenia since Israeli strikes on the country began last week, news agency AFP reported, citing government officials in Baku and Yerevan.

The countries border Iran's northwest, with the closest crossing into Azerbaijan around 500 kilometers from Tehran by road.

"Since the start of the military escalation between Israel and Iran, more than 600 citizens of 17 countries have been evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan," a government source told AFP on Tuesday.

Among those evacuated are citizens of post-Soviet countries Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, along with others from Germany, Spain, Italy, Serbia, Romania, Portugal, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, China and Vietnam.

June 17, 2025 7:53 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv, parts of northern Israel

Air raid sirens are being sounded in Tel Aviv and parts of northern Israel, reports AFP.

June 17, 2025 7:47 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Israel warns of incoming Iranian missiles

Shortly after Israeli strikes hit central city of Isfahan in Iran, the Israeli military has warned citizens of incoming Iranian missiles.

June 17, 2025 7:46 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Don't expect Iran to return to prior strength, says German chancellor

German chancellor Friedrich Merz told broadcaster Welt that Israel's attacks have weakened Iran, adding that it should not be expected that Tehran's rulers would return to prior strength.

June 17, 2025 7:30 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: El Al Airlines expects to begin flights on Wednesday

Israel's El Al Airlines said that it had received the government's permission to start flights to bring back people stranded abroad during the ongoing conflict with Iran.

The airline was referring to people whose flights to Israel were cancelled when its airspace was closed.

El AL said that it is likely to operate flights on Wednesday from Larnaca, Athens, Rome, Milan, and Paris to bring people back to Israel.

June 17, 2025 7:24 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Several explosions heard in East, North of Isfahan, says report

Several explosions have been heard in East, North of Iran's Isfahan nuclear enrichment facility, reports Mehr news agency.

June 17, 2025 7:04 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Israel 'completes' wave of strikes in western Iran

Israeli military said that it struck several missile sites in western Iran, adding that it "completed a wave of attacks" in the region a short time ago.

June 17, 2025 7:03 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Satellite images show damaged Iranian nuclear facility

Satellite image of the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility. (Reuters)
Satellite image of the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility. (Reuters)

Satellite images show the damage caused to Iran's nuclear enrichment site after Israeli strikes. 

The International Atomic Energy Agency said on X, "Based on continued analysis of high resolution satellite imagery collected after Friday's attacks, the IAEA has identified additional elements that indicate direct impacts on the underground enrichment halls at Natanz."

June 17, 2025 6:50 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Czech, Slovak planes evacuate 139 people from Israel

The Czech Republic and Slovakia have taken 139 people home on government planes from Israel because of its conflict with Iran, authorities said on Tuesday.

A Czech government plane carrying 66 people landed in Prague on Tuesday morning, a day after a Slovak plane evacuated 73 persons to Bratislava from Amman.

June 17, 2025 6:39 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Better if we manage to achieve diplomatic solution, says Israeli ambassador

An Israeli diplomat, Ambassador Reuven Azar, said on the future course of the conflict between Israel and Iran that it would "better if we manage to achieve diplomatic solution".

June 17, 2025 6:16 PM IST

Iran Israel tensions LIVE news: Iran three years away from building nuclear bomb, says US intel

Iran Israel war news update: Israel issued several warnings against Iran's fast-paced move towards obtaining nuclear weapons while launching strikes on the country, saying that it was reaching a point of no return.

However, US intelligence assessments said something completely different. CNN reported, citing four people familiar with the assessment, that Iran was up to three years away from being able to produce and deliver a nuclear weapon to a target of its choice.

June 17, 2025 6:05 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Telangana govt in India sets up helpline amid escalating tensions

The Telangana state government in India on Tuesday set up a dedicated helpline at the Telangana Bhavan in Delhi to assist and swiftly respond to any concerns related to Telangana residents rising or travelling in Israel or Iran.

June 17, 2025 5:44 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: UN nuclear watchdog says Israeli strikes had 'direct impact' on Natanz

UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, has said that Israeli strikes had 'direct impacts' on Iran's Natanz underground centrifuge halls.

June 17, 2025 5:39 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Xi Jinping calls for de-escalation 'as soon as possible'

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict "as soon as possible", reports state media.

June 17, 2025 5:30 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE: Iran's Fordow nuke facility will be addressed, says Israeli defence minister

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said that Iran's nuclear facility in Fordow is "an issue that of course will be addressed".

June 17, 2025 5:23 PM IST

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Fire breaks out at strike-hit Iran state TV building, says broadcaster

A fire has broken out at the strike-damaged Iran state TV building, the broadcaster said.

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