New Israeli strike on Tehran. Earlier, the IDF called on the city's residents to evacuate. The Revolutionary Guards followed up with a similar warning to Tel Aviv residents. At dawn, a new method that deceives the Iron Dome system was used by Iran , hitting Tel Aviv and Haifa. The Israeli army responded by attacking Iranian targets and announced that it now has air control over Tehran. As the death toll rises on both sides, the conflict is in its fourth day and is causing global concern. The issue is expected to dominate the G7 summit in Canada.

20:05

Netanyahu: I do not rule out a strike against Iran's Supreme Leader

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News that he did not rule out targeting Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the ongoing military conflict.

This statement contradicts information that US President Trump had rejected an Israeli plan to eliminate Khamenei, citing the risk of widespread conflagration.

Netanyahu also stated that it is in the United States' interest to support Israel in its mission to eliminate Iran's nuclear program.

20:02

Israeli strike on truck carrying missiles near Tehran

The Israeli Air Force destroyed an Iranian truck carrying a surface-to-air missile launcher on the main road between Tehran and Qom. According to a statement from the Israeli Army, the vehicle was located and hit within minutes, resulting in the complete destruction of the launcher and the missiles it was carrying.

20:01

Israel on alert: Channel 12 and Channel 14 prepare for evacuation

Israeli television networks Channel 12 and Channel 14 have ordered their staff to prepare for immediate evacuation, amid escalating tensions with Iran.

19:55

Israel lifts state of alert – Exit from protected areas permitted

After a new assessment of the situation, Israel's Home Front Command announced that citizens can exit the protected areas.

19:53

Northern Israel on alert after missile attack from Iran

A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas of northern Israel, following the launch of missiles from Iran towards Israeli territory, according to an official statement by the Israeli authorities. The Home Front Command calls on citizens to strictly adhere to security instructions and remain in shelters or protected areas.

As reported, the Israeli Air Force is currently in operational action to intercept threats and strike critical targets. Authorities point out that air defense does not offer absolute protection and therefore citizens must continue to follow official instructions.

19:52

Israeli army: Iran's broadcasting organization was used for military purposes

The Israeli military announced that the attack it launched against the Iranian state television building targeted a communications center used for military purposes by the Iranian Armed Forces.

According to the relevant announcement by the Israeli Armed Forces (IDF), the building was being used under the guise of political activity and the strike directly affected the military capabilities of the Iranian Armed Forces.

The IDF points out that effective warning was given to the civilian population before the attack, with telephone calls and other notifications, and that the attack was carried out with precision to limit civilian harm as much as possible.

19:49

Smoke rises from the state television building in Tehran

The sunset in Tehran is accompanied by thick smoke still billowing from the building of IRIB, the state broadcaster, which was hit earlier in an Israeli strike. The building is located in the heart of District 3, where more than 330,000 people live and evacuation orders had been issued by the Israeli armed forces.

19:48

The director of Iran's state television spoke of a violent attack by Israel

The head of the state broadcaster IRIB, Peyman Jebeli, described the Israeli attack on the state television facilities in Tehran as violent. He said that the target was Iranian national television because it hits the enemy's media strategy hard.

Speaking through the Mehr news agency, he claimed that the organization's employees courageously proclaim their determination to continue their role in the hybrid war that – as he said – Israel started.

"There has been no crack in our will to achieve victory on the front of infidelity," he said.

19:46

Iran has fired 10 missiles towards Israel

The first information from the new Iranian missile attack.

19:44

Activation of Iranian air defenses at Isfahan nuclear facilities

According to Iranian state media, the air defense system at the Isfahan nuclear facility was activated to confront a hostile target.

19:40

Israel says Iran fired missiles

The Israeli military announced that it has detected missiles launched from Iran heading towards Israeli territory.

The Israeli armed forces are on high alert.

19:37

Alarm from Israeli authorities

The Israeli Home Front Command warns that alarm sirens are expected in the northern sector of the country in the coming moments.

19:30

Germany begins evacuating citizens from Israel via Amman

Germany will begin the evacuation of its citizens from Israel with a charter flight scheduled for Wednesday from the Jordanian capital, Amman, a German Foreign Ministry spokesman announced.

German citizens who are in Israel and are registered on the “Elefand” crisis list have already been informed of this option and the relevant details, he said.

19:21

Images from the Iranian state broadcaster building after Israeli attack

19:19

Israel confirms attack on Iranian state TV

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed via a social media post that Israeli armed forces struck the Iranian Broadcasting Authority's facilities in Tehran.

The attack occurred a few hours after Israel had issued an evacuation warning for the Third District of the Iranian capital, where the offices of state television IRIB are located.

19:17

Erdogan's threats against Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a fierce attack on Israel, accusing it of destroying Gaza, attacking Iran and threatening the entire region, warning that Israel is risking its very existence.

In a charged statement, Erdogan said:"Israel is bullying, but it will realize its mistake when it is too late. No country in our region is limited to its borders. The attack on Iranian lands and the Palestinian people does not only concern their states, it concerns all of us."

He also warned that Turkey is a power that transcends continents and that the Turkish nation has learned from its history to choose honor over humiliation. We know well, instead of living dishonorably above ground, to be found honorably underground. We have shown this will many times in our history.

Erdogan stressed that Turkey seeks peace, but based on justice, conscience and equality.

19:11

Before and after: The Iranian state television building

Images show the destruction at the Iranian state television building (IRIB) after an Israeli strike in Tehran. The building, located in the northern District 3 of the Iranian capital, was targeted after Israel had issued an evacuation warning for the area.

Before and after images show the extent of the damage and the force of the attack. Iran denounced the attack as an attack on the voice of the people.

19:08

Video of Israeli strikes on military base on the outskirts of Tehran

The Israeli armed forces launched an attack on a military base on the outskirts of Tehran, as recorded in a new video released.

19:06

Israel attacks near Freedom Square in Tehran

Video from the area shows smoke rising from a burning building.

18:58

Iran: We are preparing for the largest and most powerful missile attack in history against Israeli territory

The Iranian state news agency reported that the country's Armed Forces are preparing for what they call an unprecedented missile attack against Israel, which they describe as the largest and most fierce in the history of Israeli territory.

18:58

The mouthpiece of Iranian propaganda is about to disappear, Katz said before the bombing of state TV

The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the attack on the Iranian state television (IRIB) facility in Tehran. However, shortly before the evacuation order was issued for District 3 of the Iranian capital - where the broadcaster is located - Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had stated: The mouthpiece of Iranian propaganda and incitement is about to disappear.

18:57

Flames engulf Iranian state television building

After Israel's attack, the Iranian state television building was engulfed in flames, as can be seen in the video.

18:52

US official: Trump has no intention of signing G7 statement on Israel-Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump does not intend to sign the joint statement of G7 leaders on the conflict between Israel and Iran, a US official said on Monday.

18:51

Erdogan says he is ready to take on the role of mediator

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara is ready to take on any role needed, including that of mediator, to de-escalate tension in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates.

He warned that the Israeli attacks are not solely an Iranian issue and will have broader consequences in the region.

18:47

Attack on Iran's public television: Hear the attacker strike the truth

Shortly before an Israeli airstrike hit the offices of Iran's state television (IRIB) in Tehran, anchor Sahar Emami interrupted the news broadcast by saying:"Listen, what you are hearing is the sound of the attacker. You are hearing the attacker hitting the truth."

Then, the studio was filled with shouts, breaking glasses, and everyone was leaving in panic, while the camera recorded the developments.

IRIB is the most popular channel in Iran, as access to foreign media is limited or banned.

18:43

Trump from G7 Summit: Iran is not winning this war – They need to talk before it's too late

US President Donald Trump, speaking from the G7 Summit in Canada, said that Iran is not winning this war and called on Tehran to start talks before it is too late.

The Iranians want to talk about de-escalation, he added, confirming that he is receiving signals for mediation and resumption of dialogue from the Iranian side.

18:39

US Senator Seeks Congressional Approval for Any Military Action Against Iran

Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has introduced a resolution that requires Congress to approve any use of military force or declaration of war against Iran.

It is not in our national security interest to engage in war with Iran unless absolutely necessary to defend the United States, Kaine said, expressing concern that the escalation between Israel and Iran could drag the United States into an endless conflict.

The resolution does not prevent the US from directly defending itself in the event of an imminent attack, but requires explicit authorization for any involvement. A similar resolution was passed in 2020, during Trump's first term.

18:32

Trump does not intend to sign the G7 statement on the Israel-Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump does not intend to sign the joint statement of G7 leaders calling for a de-escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran, according to CBS.

Although the draft statement recognizes Israel's right to self-defense and reiterates that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon, Trump is said to have reservations, preventing the leaders of the seven largest economies from forming a unified line.

18:28

Germany: Foreign Minister calls on Iran to renounce nuclear weapons and enter into negotiations

Foreign Minister Johan Vandeful called for Iran to abandon its efforts to develop nuclear weapons, in order to make it possible to resolve the differences through negotiations.

"Iran must demonstrate a clear willingness to renounce nuclear weapons. Then there will be an opportunity to resolve the armed conflict between Israel and Iran and enter a phase of negotiations," he said, stressing that Iran has been warned time and again on the issue.

He called on his Iranian counterpart to now negotiate seriously about his country's nuclear program.

18:24

I have nothing left to lose – Voices from Iran amidst the war

The BBC Persian service records shocking testimonies from Iranian citizens, a few days after the start of Israeli attacks on the country.

All the nightmares of my childhood have returned, says a woman born in 1979, in the shadow of the Iranian Revolution.

These last two or three nights, every little sound—something in the alley, a car, something falling, even if something falls on me—makes me jump in fear. I'm terrified. But more than that, the years of pressure and hardship in life have left me with such a deep sense of hopelessness. I'm exhausted. I have nothing left to lose.

Another resident, from the city of Pakdast, about 50 kilometers from Tehran, declares himself emotionally dead: Because of the unbearable hardships we have gone through all these years under the regime of the Islamic Republic - and I think this is true for most of us - to be honest, there is no longer any feeling inside us, neither good nor bad. We cannot even understand what fear or joy is.

BBC Persian

18:17

Starmer calls on British citizens in Israel to declare their presence

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called on British nationals in Israel to declare their presence via a special online platform, as part of preventive protection measures.

Speaking from Canada, where he is participating in the G7 summit, Starmer stressed the need for de-escalation in the Middle East, noting that we all accept Israel's right to self-defense, but there must be de-escalation - and that is at the heart of today's discussions.

18:13

Video of the attack on Iranian state TV

A female anchor was broadcasting live news on Iranian state TV when a loud explosion, breaking glass and screams were heard in the air. A man screamed, then silence. The state TV offices are located in Tehran's Third District, where Israel had earlier warned of imminent strikes and urged citizens to evacuate.

18:08

Iranian state TV attacked by Israel

Iranian state television reported that it was under Israeli attack, without giving details at this time on the extent of the damage or the exact location of the strikes.

The headquarters of the Iranian Radio and Television (IRIB) is located in District 3 of Tehran, for which an evacuation warning had been issued earlier by the Israeli army.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Iranian state television and radio (IRIB) is about to disappear, referring to the Iranian regime's propaganda and incitement microphone.

As he said, the evacuation of areas near the IRIB headquarters, which is located within District 3 of Tehran, for which a warning had been issued earlier by Israeli forces, has begun.

18:00

Starmer: There is consensus at G7 for de-escalation in the Middle East

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said from the G7 summit in Canada that there is common ground among leaders on the need to de-escalate the conflict between Israel and Iran.

"I believe there is a consensus on de-escalation. The challenge today is to formulate it in a common position and to make it clear how it will be achieved," he said in his statements.

17:44

Revolutionary Guards call on Tel Aviv residents to evacuate immediately

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, according to Iranian state media, called on Tel Aviv residents to leave the city as soon as possible.

The warning came shortly after Israel issued a similar directive to evacuate a specific area in Tehran, in the context of the ongoing military confrontation.

17:43

Pezheskian: We did not abandon negotiations – Talks were canceled due to Israel's attack

Iranian President Masoud Peskov, speaking to the Iranian Parliament today, said that the Israeli attacks are what interrupted the planned negotiations on the country's nuclear program.

"It wasn't us who left the negotiating table," he said, according to Iranian state media."We went and even started indirect talks — we were negotiating."

Talks with the US were due to resume on Sunday in Oman, but were cancelled after the Israeli strikes on Iranian territory.

17:42

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is headed from Asia to the Middle East

The US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is moving from Asia to the Middle East as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, officials told Reuters.

At the same time, the US has deployed a large number of refueling aircraft to Europe in order to provide President Trump with operational options if military support or intervention is required.

17:35

Draft G7 joint statement calls on Israel and Iran to de-escalate – Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon

G7 leaders have drafted a joint statement on the Israel-Iran conflict, Reuters reported, calling on both sides to immediately de-escalate and avoid actions that could threaten regional stability.

The statement recognizes Israel's right to self-defense and categorically emphasizes that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. It also includes a commitment by the leaders to protect the stability of markets, including energy markets.

According to the same sources, President Trump has not yet approved the final text of the statement.

17:29

Israeli army continues strikes on military targets in central Iran

The Israeli armed forces announced that they are continuing airstrikes against military targets in central Iran, as part of the ongoing military operation against Iranian nuclear and missile infrastructure.

No further details have been given about the areas or nature of the targets.

17:28

Iran intends to show flexibility in nuclear negotiations with the US if a ceasefire is reached

Two Iranian officials told Reuters that Tehran is willing to show greater flexibility in talks over its nuclear program if the United States helps achieve an immediate ceasefire with Israel.

This intention has reportedly already been conveyed through regional mediators.

17:27

Iran asks Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman to pressure Trump for immediate ceasefire

According to exclusive information from two Iranian and three regional officials, Tehran has asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman to mediate with President Trump to pressure Israel for an immediate ceasefire.

17:26

More than 330,000 residents in Tehran's District 3 are being told to evacuate

District 3 of Tehran, for which the Israeli army issued an urgent evacuation warning, is one of the largest in the city, with a population of over 330,000 residents and an area covering approximately 4.5% of the capital.

This area, northeast of Tehran, is also home to the headquarters of the State Radio and Television of Iran (IRIB), while according to maps issued by the Israeli army, a significant part of the district is included in the danger zone.

17:25

Satellite image shows damage at Natanz nuclear facility

A satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows damage to the Natanz nuclear complex in Iran after an Israeli airstrike.

The image, dated June 15, 2025, shows obvious signs of destruction at the site, one of the most critical facilities in the Iranian nuclear program.

Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

17:22

Iran: Israeli bombings on military base in western Tehran

The Israeli Air Force bombed a military base in western Tehran and Iranian air defense systems were activated, the Iranian Fars news agency reported today at approximately 16:40 Greek time.

Iranian media are reporting sounds of explosions in areas in western and eastern Tehran.

17:21

Sirens sound in Tehran and other cities in Iran

This was preceded by a warning of an attack from the Israeli army, which called on citizens to evacuate the area.

17:20

Israeli evacuation warning for densely populated District 3 of Tehran

For the first time, the Israeli army has issued an evacuation warning for a specific area of Tehran — District 3, in the north of the Iranian capital.

This is a particularly densely populated district, where many foreign embassies are located, including the residence of the British embassy staff, as well as UN offices.

The nature of the targets has not been clarified, but this warning is an unprecedented step in the conflict.

17:20

France closes Israeli company stands at Paris air show over display of offensive weapons

Tensions in French-Israeli relations were caused by Paris' decision to close the stands of Israeli defense companies at the international Paris Airshow, due to their refusal to withdraw offensive weapons from the exhibition.

Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's office said all exhibitors had been informed in advance that the display of offensive weapons systems was prohibited and that the Israeli embassy in Paris had agreed to this condition. Companies can reopen their stands if they comply.

Bayrou noted that, due to the French diplomatic stance and the particularly strong concern for Gaza, it was unthinkable to allow the public display of offensive weapons at the event.

The decision was condemned by Israel, which says it is politically biased.

17:14

Russia: Iran is exercising its right to self-defense against Israel

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Moscow believes Iran is acting within its right to self-defense against Israeli attacks, according to the Interfax news agency.

At the same time, he stressed that Russia is in contact with the United States about the crisis, while maintaining open channels of communication with both Tehran and Tel Aviv.

17:11

Iran: Queues of kilometers on highways - Tehran residents abandon the capital

Tehran residents are fleeing the Iranian capital amid fears of new Israeli raids, with eyewitnesses reporting heavy traffic jams on highways leading out of the capital.

Iranian officials stressed that the heavy traffic congestion along highways leading out of the city is not due to a mass exodus but to poor car maintenance.

On Saturday, Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning to Iran and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that Tehran would burn if Iranian missile attacks on Israeli residential areas continued. Today, he warned in a post on X that Tehran residents would pay the price — and soon — for Iranian strikes on Israeli civilians.

At the same time, the Israeli military claimed that the Israeli Air Force controls Tehran's airspace, with Netanyahu calling on Tehran residents to leave.

According to IRNA, traffic on the main highway from Tehran leading to northern Iran is one-way, which is causing the congestion.

17:04

WSJ: Iran seeks talks with US and Israel to end hostilities

Iran is sending urgent messages to the United States and Israel, through Arab mediators, expressing its intention to stop hostilities and restart talks on its nuclear program, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing officials.

Reuters notes that it has not been able to independently confirm the information.

Iran says privately that it will resume talks if the US stays out of the fight.

17:02

Israeli army: We issued an evacuation warning in Tehran – We are not the same

The Israeli military announced that it had issued an evacuation warning in Farsi for civilians in Tehran, highlighting the difference with attacks on Israeli civilians without prior warning.

Israeli citizens do not receive evacuation notice before running to shelters. We are not the same, the statement specifically states.

17:00

Operation Rising Lion and Iran's nuclear weapons

The Iranian facilities of Fordow, deep in the mountain, the American mother of all bombs, and Tehran's nuclear intentions that are being enriched by leaving aside the taboos of the past.

Will the Israelis be able to eliminate the Iranian nuclear threat?

16:52

Russia: Dangerous consequences of strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities obvious

The Russian Foreign Ministry warned that the consequences of Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities are extremely dangerous and called on Israel to show restraint, according to a cable from the TASS news agency.

16:51

Cyprus has received requests for assistance in removing Portuguese and Slovak citizens from the Middle East

The Cypriot Foreign Minister announced that Nicosia has received official requests from Portugal and Slovakia to assist in the evacuation of their citizens from areas of the Middle East, due to the escalation of the conflict.

16:51

Russian Foreign Ministry: Discussions with the US on Iran underway

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that discussions are underway with the United States regarding the situation in Iran, according to the RIA Novosti news agency.

No further details were given about the content or level of the talks.

16:49

Israeli strike on military base in western Tehran – Air defense activated

The Fars news agency reported that Israeli forces struck a military base in western Tehran. According to the same source, Iranian anti-aircraft systems were activated to intercept the attacks.

16:36

Israel Activates New Air Defense System – Barak Magen Unveiled

Israel announced that it activated a new air defense system, the Barak Magen, overnight, strengthening its defensive shield against Iranian attacks.

According to defense analyst Michael Clarke, the system is sea-based and has the ability to deal with multiple threats simultaneously.

As he noted, the development of the new system aims both to strengthen defense and to boost the morale of the population after the losses of the night.

16:34

Israel announces strike on arms convoy near Tehran

The Israeli Air Force announced that since the morning it had detected and struck trucks carrying weapons, including anti-aircraft missile launchers, which were moving from the western region of Iran towards Tehran in an attempt to escape Israeli attacks.

According to the statement, the trucks were destroyed and the weapons were neutralized.

16:23

Pezheskian to Sultan of Oman: If US does not restrain Israel, Tehran will respond harsher

Iranian President Masoud Pesekian, speaking with the Sultan of Oman Haitham, warned that if the United States does not restrain Israel, Tehran will be forced to give an even harsher response.

16:03

Netanyahu: We are hitting regime targets, not civilians

Benjamin Netanyahu rejected accusations that the Israeli Air Force is striking political targets in Iran, stating from an air base that the operations are exclusively targeting regime targets.

He also claimed that Israeli forces are calling on Tehran's citizens to leave, without specifying whether this is a general order to evacuate the city or individual areas.

16:00

Leading Iranian activists and filmmakers call for an end to conflict and uranium enrichment

In an article in the French newspaper Le Monde, leading Iranian activists and filmmakers call for an immediate end to hostilities between Iran and Israel, asking Tehran to stop uranium enrichment.

We call for an immediate halt to uranium enrichment by the Islamic Republic, an end to military attacks, an end to strikes on critical infrastructure in Iran and Israel, and an end to the massacres of civilians in both countries, they say.

Among the signatories are Nobel Peace Prize laureates Shirin Ebadi and Narges Mohammadi, as well as directors Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof.

15:58

Netanyahu: We are on the road to victory

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is on the path to victory and that the country's Air Force has control of the airspace over Tehran.

15:56

Gaza: 20 dead near aid distribution centers

At least 20 people were killed near food distribution centers run by the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to reports from Rafah.

The Gaza Civil Defense blamed the Israeli army for the shooting, while the Israeli Armed Forces said they were investigating the incidents. Two more Palestinians were reportedly killed elsewhere, near the Netzarim corridor.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, spoke of horrific and unimaginable suffering and accused Israel of using hunger as a weapon.

The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, said that in Gaza the tragedies continue unabated, while attention is focused elsewhere.

BBC

15:55

Turkey offers to mediate for peace and nuclear negotiations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pesekian that Ankara is ready to take on a facilitating role in reaching a peace solution with Israel and restarting nuclear negotiations.

According to a statement from the Turkish presidency, Erdogan stressed that Turkey is willing to contribute to a swift end to the conflicts.

15:53

At least 45 women and children dead in Iran – total victims of Israeli attacks reach 224

Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said today that at least 45 women and children have been killed and another 75 injured in Israeli attacks since Friday.

According to Iran's Health Ministry, the total death toll from the Israeli strikes now stands at least 224.

15:51

El Al extends flight suspension until June 23

Israeli airline El Al announced that it is extending the suspension of its flights until June 23, citing the continued deterioration of the security situation in the country.

15:50

Iran denounces Israeli attack on hospital as war crime

Iran's Foreign Ministry has described Israel's attack on a hospital in western Iranian territory as a war crime, according to a statement by its spokesman.

15:49

The last three activists detained by Israel have been released

The three remaining volunteers who had been arrested by Israeli forces have been released and are returning to their countries via Jordan, the non-profit organization Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced on Monday.

15:47

FT Analysis: Why the Israel-Iran conflict is not like the war in Ukraine

Tensions may have reached a fever pitch in the last 24 hours on the military front, but oil prices have yet to soar to heights commensurate with geopolitical tensions.

15:43

What's going on with the Israeli air defense?

According to information, the Israelis attribute the document showing two Tamir interceptor missiles hitting the system's launcher to a hardware failure of the Iron Dome battery.

15:42

New Economy Minister in Iran Amid War and Economic Crisis

The Iranian Parliament has approved 43-year-old Ali Mantanizadeh as the new Minister of Economy, at a critical juncture for the country, which is in the fourth day of war with Israel and facing deep economic problems.

Madanizadeh succeeds Abdolnasser Hemmati, who was ousted by a vote of no confidence due to failure in managing the crisis.

The Iranian economy is under suffocating pressure from US sanctions, which were re-inforced by President Trump in January, exacerbating inflation and currency collapse.

At the same time, Israel continues extensive attacks on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, as well as residential areas.

15:37

Netanyahu: Our two goals in Iran – Nuclear and missile arsenal

From the Tel Nof Air Force base, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country has two main goals in Iran: eliminating the nuclear threat and eliminating the missile threat.

As he reported, during the night Israel struck multiple nuclear targets inside Iran.

At the same time, Israeli President Isaac Herzog openly called for regime change in Tehran.

15:36

Live images from affected areas of Israel

15:32

Chatham House: Iran alone against Israel

Iran has been embroiled in the conflict with Israel without any meaningful regional or international support, according to Lina Khatib, a Middle East specialist at the Chatham House think tank in London. Iran is fighting alone, she said.

She notes that Russia does not intend to offer military assistance, just as it did not do so last year, when Israel destroyed Iran's Russian-made defense systems, or when Tehran's ally, Bashar al-Assad, was removed from power.

The Kremlin is expected to limit itself to strongly worded statements and attempt to use the conflict as an opportunity to appear as a mediator.

Source: Al Jazeera

15:24

Netanyahu calls on Tehran residents to leave

14:56

Stranded Iranian pilgrims try to return via new crossing

A group of Iranian pilgrims participating in the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and stranded due to the conflict arrived at the airport in the city of Arar, in northern Saudi Arabia, in an attempt to depart the country.

Their movement is taking place through a new border crossing, which appears to have been opened as an alternative exit route, as security conditions in the area remain fluid.

Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

14:49

Israeli officials deny hitting the Iranian city of Mashhad

There were no new Israeli strikes in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, Army Radio reported, citing two defense officials, following unconfirmed reports of new attacks in the area. The Israel Defense Forces carried out a strike in Mashhad yesterday, but have not struck there since, according to Army Radio.

14:40

Poland: The first country in the EU to remove citizens from Israel

Poland's Foreign Ministry announced that it will evacuate about 200 of its citizens from Israel, becoming the first EU country to do so, as tensions with Iran escalate.

"We estimate that we will be ready soon. The removal will concern tourists and Poles residing in Israel for a short period of time," Deputy Foreign Minister Henrika Mosicka-Dedys  told reporters on Monday.

Following Israel's attack on Iranian nuclear and military facilities on Friday, June 13, the two countries have carried out successive attacks with missiles and drones.

14:23

Waiting at Beirut International Airport due to flight changes amid conflict

Delays and waits are being reported at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, Lebanon, due to planned changes to routes, as the conflict between Iran and Israel affects air connections in the region.

REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

14:15

Putin - Erdogan telephone conversation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed in a phone call on Monday that the conflict between Iran and Israel must end and create space for diplomacy as soon as possible, the Turkish presidency said.

In a statement, the presidency also said that Erdogan reiterated his view that the only solution to the crisis is a return to talks on Iran's nuclear program.

14:07

New attacks in Iran

Video online purportedly shows thick clouds of smoke rising over the northeastern city of Mashhad, Iran's second largest city, after an Israeli attack. It is the deepest attack inside Iran since hostilities began on Friday, according to reports.

13:58

Israel attacks Tehran oil depot, Iran says

Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

13:53

Iran extends flight cancellations in and out of the country

Iran's aviation authorities say flight cancellations will be extended until 02:00 local time on Tuesday, according to state-controlled media.

Iran's airspace has been closed to commercial flights since last week.

The Israeli military announced that it has achieved full air control over Tehran, as Israeli jets use Iranian air power to strike targets in the country.

13:46

BBC: Changing mood in Israel

Throughout the morning, teams have been clearing the rubble and removing debris from the building hit by an Iranian missile overnight, reports Hugo Macega, reporting from the Middle East on the BBC. The impact created a huge hole in the 20-storey building and at least four people were killed.

Two of the victims were inside bunkers at the time of the attack and, according to a preliminary investigation, the missile hit a wall between the bunkers. A third victim was one floor above.

Residents of the other three buildings in the complex, which were also severely damaged, are trying to visit their apartments to retrieve some of their belongings, not knowing when they will be able to return. About 300 apartments are now empty. Their families, displaced.

The attack took place at around 04:00 and it is not clear who the target was. It is a residential area and there is no nearby facility that could be considered strategic. Israel has accused Iran of deliberately targeting civilians in its response to large-scale Israeli attacks.

For many Israelis, there is a change in mood. Many felt that the country's sophisticated air defense system was impenetrable, a sentiment that has changed since Iran launched the retaliatory attacks, Matsega said. As Israeli authorities point out, the multi-layered air defense system remains strong but is not perfect.

13:32

Tehran: Iran's rights under the nuclear treaty are not being respected

Expectations that Iran will voluntarily continue to be bound by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty are unfounded. The country's rights under the treaty are not being respected and its nuclear facilities are being targeted by a non-member, Iran's mission to the UN in Vienna said, according to state news agency IRNA.

13:23

Iran extends flight suspension until 2:00 a.m. Tuesday

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced that the cancellations of all commercial flights are extended until 02:00 local time on Tuesday, due to the ongoing conflict with Israel, Mehr News agency reported.

13:22

Erdogan to Pesekian: Turkey can play a mediator role in nuclear negotiations

13:15

G7: Will there be a joint statement?

G7 leaders begin annual talks on Monday amid wars in Ukraine and the Middle East that are exacerbating global economic uncertainty, while Canada seeks to avoid a clash with US President Donald Trump.

G7 leaders from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US, along with the European Union, are meeting at the Kananaskis resort in Canada until tomorrow, Tuesday.

With the escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, which has sent global oil prices soaring, the summit in Canada is seen as a crucial moment to restore a sense of unity among the democratic forces.

The most important goal will be for the world's seven largest industrialized countries to reach an agreement and take action, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said before attending his first G7 summit.

This will not be easy. After years of consensus, traditional allies are trying to convince Trump of the need to maintain unity.

13:06

Site hit by Iran's missile attack on Israel

 REUTERS/Miro Maman

13:03

Russia ready to mediate between Israel and Iran

Russia remains ready to act as a mediator in the conflict between Israel and Iran and Moscow's previous proposals to store Iranian uranium in Russia remain on the table, the Kremlin announced.

Russia's previous proposals for resolving the conflict remain on the table, but the outbreak of hostilities has complicated the situation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Source: Reuters

12:57

Grossi: No further damage to Iranian enrichment facilities

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi announced on Monday, referring to the situation at Iran's nuclear facilities after the launch of military attacks by Israel, that there are no signs of further damage to the Natanz or Fordow enrichment facilities.

Grossi and the International Atomic Energy Agency, which he leads, had previously reported that the smallest of Iran's three enrichment plants, an above-ground pilot plant at the sprawling nuclear complex at Natanz, had been destroyed.

While there was no indication of an attack on the underground enrichment plant at Natanz, the electrical infrastructure was reportedly destroyed, which may have caused damage to the uranium enrichment centrifuges located there. No damage was observed at the Fordow plant, which is dug into a mountain.

There has been no additional damage to the Natanz fuel enrichment plant since Friday's attack, which destroyed the above-ground section of the pilot fuel enrichment plant, Grossi stressed in a statement to an emergency meeting of the organization's board of directors, which consists of 35 states.

Source: Reuters

12:42

Israeli Defense Minister: We have no intention of physically harming the residents of Tehran

The Israeli Defense Minister announced that Israel has no intention of physically harming the residents of Tehran. However, he added that residents will be forced to pay the price for dictatorship and move away from homes in areas where Israel will carry out attacks to hit regime targets.

12:35

Israel: We destroyed a third of Iran's missile launchers

The Israeli military spokesman also announced that it has destroyed more than 120 missile launchers - a third of the total number Iran has - since it launched its initial attack late last week.

Defrin also said that the air force destroyed more than 20 launchers last night alone, minutes before they were used to send missiles towards Israel.

It said Israel also launched a wave of attacks targeting about 100 military targets in Isfahan in central Iran, deploying about 50 fighter jets to strike missile storage facilities, launchers and command centers.

12:27

Israel: We have full air control over Tehran

An Israeli military spokesman announced that Israel has achieved complete air control over Tehran.

"We have destroyed a third of the Iranian regime's surface-to-surface missile launchers," Brigadier General Efi Defrin also said in a briefing to reporters.

12:23

US: Senator attempts to restrain Trump on Iran

A Democratic senator on Monday introduced legislation to block US President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without the authorization of Congress, as the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran raises fears of a wider conflict.

Tim Kaine of Virginia has been trying for years to limit the White House's power to declare war.

During Trump's first term, in 2020, Kaine had introduced a similar resolution to limit Trump's ability to wage war against Iran. The resolution passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives, gaining some support from Republicans, but it did not garner enough votes to survive a veto by the Republican president.

Source: Reuters

12:17

Israel today, after the missile attack by Iran

REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

12:09

Emergency meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency at its headquarters in Vienna, regarding the Israeli attack on Iran

REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl

12:05

Israeli military spokesman announces that Israel will continue to press to strike Iran's nuclear threat and missile program

11:57

Israel: Iran has launched 350 ballistic missiles

Iran has fired about 350 ballistic missiles at Israel since Friday, most of which were intercepted, according to recent Israeli military statistics.

About 40 rockets were fired in the latest attack around 4 a.m., which hit central Israel and the Haifa area.

The overnight attack resulted in eight people being killed and 95 injured.

In total, 24 people have been killed in Iran's ballistic missile attacks since Friday.

According to the Israeli military, the Iranian attacks consisted of about 30-40 missiles each. Israeli military officials said Iran tried to launch more, hundreds at a time, but was unable to do so because the Israeli air force intercepted their attacks.

11:48

Drone photo shows damage to homes in the area hit by Iran's missile attack on Israel, in Tel Aviv

REUTERS/Moshe Mizrahi

11:43

The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Austria, where the agency's board of directors is holding an emergency meeting regarding Israel's attacks on Iran.

REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl

11:38

Iran calls on US to condemn Israeli attacks

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that after the cancellation of the US-Iran negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program that were scheduled for yesterday, on Sunday the US should condemn the Israeli attacks on Iran in order to return to the dialogue table.

Esmail Baghai once again described negotiations as pointless in the current situation, emphasizing that the US is complicit in the attacks.

He also stated that if Iran's parliament decides to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), this decision will be binding.

Iran always insists that its nuclear program is peaceful, something Israel rejects.

11:33

The Israeli army announced that a suspected aerial target that entered Israeli territory from the east was shot down.

11:31

Poland is ready to evacuate its citizens from Israel, the Polish Foreign Ministry announced.

11:25

A cockpit camera from a commercial airliner flying over Dubai captured Iran launching ballistic missiles at Israel earlier today.

11:23

Tehran wants to abandon the nuclear treaty

A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said today that a bill to withdraw the country from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) will be submitted to the Iranian parliament for discussion and voting.

He, however, stressed that Tehran remains against the use of weapons of mass destruction, while Iran has repeatedly stressed that it does not intend to produce nuclear weapons.

11:19

Lockdown on 4 Israeli pavilions at the Paris Air Show

France has closed four major Israeli company stands at the Paris Air Show, saying they were displaying offensive weapons. Israel condemned the move, underscoring rising tensions between the two traditional allies.

A source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday that the order came from French authorities after Israeli companies failed to comply with a French security service directive to remove assault weapons from the stands.

A spokesman for Gifas, the exhibition's organizing company, said some stands were closed, but declined to comment further.

Three smaller pavilions of Israeli companies, as well as a pavilion of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, remain open.

France and Israel, traditionally close allies, have had frosty relations in recent months, with French President Emmanuel Macron becoming increasingly critical of Israel's war in Gaza.

Following Israel's missile attacks on Iran on Friday, Macron said Iran bore heavy responsibility for destabilizing the Middle East, but also urged Israel to show restraint.

Israel's Defense Ministry said it categorically rejected the order to remove weapons systems from the exhibition, citing commercial considerations.

The French are hiding behind alleged political expediencies to exclude Israeli offensive weapons, which compete with French industries, from international exhibitions.

11:08

The Israeli army announced that alarm sirens were activated in several areas after a suspicious aerial target was identified.

11:06

Multiple explosions and smoke in western Iran

A series of explosions and a cloud of smoke are captured in visual footage from western Iran that has been confirmed by the Arabic network Al Jazeera.

It is not known exactly where the video footage originated from. However, unconfirmed Iranian media reports indicate four explosions in the Kermanshah region, injuring at least one person.

The Imam Hassan military base of the Iranian armed forces is located in that area.

At the same time, Iranian state television reports that of the 228 dead in Israeli attacks in the last four days in the country, 70 are women or children.

11:06

China: Middle East will suffer if escalation continues

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiaqun said at a press conference that Beijing is deeply concerned about Israel's attacks on Iran, which are causing a sharp escalation of the military conflict.

"We call on the parties to take immediate measures to ease tensions as soon as possible... prevent the region from plunging into greater turmoil and create conditions for returning to the right track to resolve the issue through dialogue and consultation," Guo said.

If the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, or even widens, Middle Eastern countries will be the first to suffer, he added.

11:01

New satellite images of Iran's nuclear facilities

10:55

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman called on the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution condemning the Israeli attack on Iran

10:51

BBC: Russia sees strategic opportunity

The conflict in the Middle East is dominating Russian newspapers this morning, reports the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

As cynical as it may sound, writes Moskovsky Komsomolets, at a tactical level, the conflict between Iran and Israel has advantages [for Russia].

These supposed advantages include higher global oil prices and less international attention to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Kiev has been forgotten, the newspaper claims.

Any escalation in the Middle East distracts Moscow's opponents from Ukraine and changes the priorities of Western military assistance, writes the economic newspaper Kommersant.

In theory, Russia could play the role of an impartial arbitrator, helping, if not to resolve the crisis, at least to de-escalate it. In this way, Moscow would strengthen its influence in the region.

However, Kommersant also warns: Escalation also carries serious risks and potential costs for Moscow. Russia was unable to prevent Israel's massive attack on a country with which it signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement five months ago.

10:40

IAEA emergency meeting

The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency will convene an emergency meeting at its headquarters on Monday to discuss the implications of Israeli military attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.

The meeting was requested by Iran and supported by Russia, China and Venezuela.

Over the weekend, Iran initially tried to introduce a resolution condemning the Israeli attacks. However, diplomatic sources cited by the BBC said the resolution was unlikely to secure majority support. As a result, Iran turned its attention to supporting a more general statement that would include condemnation of the Israeli actions.

The emergency meeting comes amid ongoing military attacks between Iran and Israel, including the Israelis targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.

10:34

Israel after the Iranian night attack

(REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

10:33

Israel: Houthi missile didn't even have time to arrive

The missile launched by the Houthis from Yemen fell before it even crossed Israeli territory, the Israeli armed forces reported.

Earlier, the IDF had reported the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen towards Israel, and that they were working to counter it.

10:29

China calls on Iran and Israel to take immediate measures to de-escalate tensions, according to AFP

10:25

The US embassy in Israel remains closed

The US ambassador to Israel said that the consulate offices in Tel Aviv suffered minor damage during the Iranian overnight attacks.

Mike Huckabee posted on X that the consulate was affected by Iranian missile strikes near the building in Tel Aviv. The main US embassy in Jerusalem will also remain closed, as a shelter-in-place order remains in effect.

No US personnel were injured, he stressed.

10:24

Houthi missile against Israel

A sign of the spread of the Iranian-Israeli conflict is the report by the Israeli armed forces that the Houthis launched a missile headed towards Israel.

The IDF added that they are working to neutralize the ballistic missile originating from Yemen, according to Reuters.

10:18

Tel Aviv stock prices rise

Tel Aviv opened higher on Monday, as investors appeared to express confidence that Israel would prevail in the conflict to halt Iran's nuclear program.

The blue-chip Tel Aviv 35 index opened up 0.3%, while the broader TA-125 index also rose 0.4%.

In the first session since the start of the all-out conflict between Israel and Iran, major stock indexes rose as much as 0.5% on Sunday, recovering from initial losses of around 2%.

10:13

Death toll from Iranian attacks rises to 8

The death toll from Iran's overnight strikes against Israel has reached eight, the Israeli army radio station reported.

Moreover, 92 people were injured, including a woman who is in serious condition, according to the latest report of last night's Iranian strikes.

10:13

Video of Israeli army attacking Iranian soldiers

The Israeli military has released a video it claims shows airstrikes against Iranian soldiers heading towards a ballistic missile launch base south of Tehran.

According to the Israeli army, the launch base was also bombed.

10:06

Iran executes man for spying for Israel

Iran has executed a man found guilty of spying for the Israeli secret service Mossad, according to the semi-official Fars news agency, as reported by Reuters.

The execution, according to Reuters, is the third in recent weeks related to espionage for Israel.

10:04

Video of Iran's nighttime attack on Israel

10:02

10:01

Oil prices on the rise

Brent crude futures rose 0.5% in Asia on Monday, following a rally late last week, while Asian stock and currency markets were little changed.

09:55

G7 leaders meeting

Leaders of the Group of Seven began gathering in Canada yesterday, Sunday, with the conflict between Israel and Iran expected to be a top priority.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his goals for the summit include preventing Iran from developing or possessing nuclear weapons, ensuring Israel's right to defend itself and avoiding an escalation of the conflict.

The issue will be very high on the agenda of the G7 summit, Merz told reporters.

Before leaving for the summit on Sunday, US President Donald Trump was asked what he was doing to de-escalate the situation."I hope a deal can be made. I think it's time for a deal," he said.

09:52

Iran announces new method

Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced that for the latest attack they used a new method that, they claim, resulted in Israel's multi-layered defense systems targeting each other, which allowed Iran to successfully strike multiple targets.

The Israel Defense Forces did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the attacks. Israeli officials have repeatedly said that the Iron Dome defense system is not 100% effective and have warned of difficult days ahead.

The arrogant dictator of Tehran has turned into a cowardly murderer who targets the civilian population of Israel to prevent the Israeli armed forces from continuing the offensive that is destroying his capabilities, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement. The people of Tehran will soon pay the price.

The death toll in Iran was already at least 224, with 90% of the victims being civilians, according to an Iranian Health Ministry spokesman.

The Israeli army announced on Monday morning that it had again attacked command centers of the Revolutionary Guards and the Iranian army.

09:44

Israel this morning, after the overnight missile attack by Iran

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09:39

What happened last night in Israel?

• Iranian missiles hit Tel Aviv and the Israeli coastal city of Haifa overnight, damaging homes and sparking concerns among world leaders at the G7 meeting this week that the standoff could lead to a wider regional conflict. Here's what's known so far about the overnight Iranian attacks: Five people were killed in the latest Iranian attacks, Israel's national emergency service said, raising the total death toll to 18 since Friday. At least 100 others were wounded in the overnight raid, part of a barrage of attacks by Tehran in retaliation for preemptive Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, its most powerful enemy in the Middle East. Israeli emergency services said rescue operations were underway in Haifa, where about 30 people were injured, and dozens of responders rushed to the scene of the attacks. Media reports said fires had broken out at a power plant near the port. Videos showed several rockets over Tel Aviv, while explosions were heard there and over Jerusalem. Several residential buildings in a densely populated Tel Aviv neighborhood were destroyed in an attack that shattered windows of hotels and other nearby homes, just a few hundred meters from the U.S. embassy branch in the city.
• The U.S. ambassador said the building suffered minor damage but no staff were injured.
• The rockets also hit near a popular market in Tel Aviv that usually attracts large crowds of residents and tourists and is also located near popular bars and restaurants, while a residential area was also hit.

09:26

Summary of the latest developments:

• Attacks by Israel and Iran continue as the conflict between the two countries enters its fourth day.
• Five people were killed in overnight Iranian attacks on central Israel, while dozens were injured, according to Israel's national emergency service.
• On Sunday, Israeli strikes killed the head of Iran's armed forces intelligence unit.
• This followed Israel's attack on Iran on Friday, which hit nuclear facilities, military installations and residential areas. Iran responded with drones and ballistic missiles.
• US President Donald Trump said the two sides must reach an agreement, adding that phone calls and meetings were underway. However, Iran made it clear that it would not negotiate a ceasefire while it was under attack.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the issue here was not de-escalation but preventing Iran from developing a nuclear capability.
• Iran's Health Ministry said at least 224 people had been killed in Israeli strikes since Friday.