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Russia, Iran warn against further escalation in Middle East| Highlights
Iran–Israel conflict Highlights: The unprecedented Iranian attack on Jerusalem has thrown the region into deeper crisis.
- 9:02 AM IST, Apr 14Biden pledges G7 response
- 6:59 AM IST, Apr 14Netanyahu speaks to Biden
- 6:48 AM IST, Apr 14UN Security Council to meet Sunday
- 6:24 AM IST, Apr 14US must stay away, says Iran's Mission to the United Nations
- 6:13 AM IST, Apr 14UN chief urges immediate cessation of hostilities in Middle East
- 6:09 AM IST, Apr 14Netanyahu says Israel ready for ‘any scenario’
Welcome to our live coverage of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, which threaten to plunge the region into a deeper crisis. The situation has taken a dramatic turn as Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel, marking a significant escalation in the long-running covert war between the two regional foes....Read More
As reports of air raid sirens emerge from various locations, including northern and southern Israel, the northern West Bank, and the Dead Sea near the Jordanian border, the extent of the damage remains unclear. The Israeli military said it working with the United States and other partners in the region in order to act against the launches and intercept them. U.S. forces reportedly downed some of the Iran-launched drones flying toward Israel.
Global outcry over Iran's attack on Israel sparks diplomatic frenzy. Who said what
With tensions already at a boiling point, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards confirmed their role in the retaliatory strikes, employing both drones and ballistic missiles in their assault on Israeli targets.
This latest exchange of hostilities follows Iran's repeated threats of retaliation for an April 1 airstrike on its Damascus consular annex, an attack that claimed the lives of several Iranian Guards, including high-ranking officers.
In this live blog, we aim to provide you with minute-by-minute updates on the evolving situation, offering detailed analysis, expert commentary, and insights into the geopolitical dynamics at play.
PinnedIran–Israel conflict LIVE: What has happened so far in 10 points
Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory using a swarm of explosive drones and missiles.
Israel pledged a response to the attack, which caused light damage to a military facility.
The attack was in retaliation for an alleged Israeli strike on Iran's Damascus consulate earlier in April.
The United Nations and various countries condemned Iran's actions, expressing concerns about escalating regional tensions.
Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with US President Joe Biden.
Biden lauded American forces who helped Israel down “nearly all” of the drones and missiles fired by Iran.
The US President vowed to coordinate a global response to Tehran's unprecedented attack.
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, requested the US Security Council hold an emergency meeting.
The UN Security Council is set to meet today at Israel's request.
Thousands of Iranians took to the streets of Iran in a show of support for the attack against arch-enemy Israel.
