Iran
Trump threatens more attacks if Iran doesn't agree to peace
"Iran's nuclear facilities have been completely destroyed," US President Donald Trump said in a speech. He spoke of precision strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, which he said were"the three most important nuclear sites in Iran."
"Our goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and stop the terror. The strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace," Trump said. The president warned of"further and more intense attacks" if Iran does not agree to peace.
In his speech, Trump thanked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:"We worked together as a team, perhaps never before. We have come a long way to eradicate this terrible threat to Israel."
Iran
Trump reports 'successful' strikes on nuclear sites in Iran: 'Now is the time for peace'
The US military has attacked three nuclear sites in Iran. President Donald Trump reports this on Truth Social. Trump mentions Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. According to him, the attack was"very successful".
"A full load of bombs was dropped on the key site, Fordow," Trump wrote."Congratulations to our great American warriors. There is no other military in the world that could have done this." An Iranian official confirmed to Tasnim news agency that part of the Fordow nuclear facility had been attacked by the US military.
Another official told FARS news agency that he had seen US strikes at the nuclear sites in Isfahan and Natanz.
According to Trump, the American planes have left Iranian airspace again."Now is the time for peace," he concludes his message. The president will address the country on Sunday morning at 04:00 Dutch time (22:00 Saturday evening, American East Coast time).
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Israel
Today 02:27
Iran fails to halt nuclear activities despite US attacks
Iran's nuclear agency is continuing its nuclear activities despite US attacks on key installations, the agency said on Sunday.
Today 02:24
Netanyahu praises Trump's 'brave decision', thanks US: 'Will change history'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked US President Donald Trump for his"brave decision" to strike three nuclear sites in Iran, he said on X.
Netanyahu says Trump's decision"will change history. America has done what no country on earth could have done. History will show that Trump has prevented the most dangerous regime in the world from getting its hands on the most dangerous weapons."
The prime minister says that this decision by Trump "will help the Middle East to bring a period of prosperity and peace".
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Today 02:20
UN chief Guterres: 'US attack on Iran is a threat to peace'
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called the US attack on Iran a"dangerous escalation" and a "direct threat to international peace and security", Guterres said in a statement to Reuters news agency.
According to the UN chief, there is a"growing risk that this conflict will quickly spiral out of control, with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region and the world". Guterres strongly advocates"avoiding a downward spiral into chaos. There is no military solution to this conflict. The only way forward is diplomacy. The only hope is peace."
Today 01:48
US begins evacuation flights from Israel
The United States has begun evacuating American citizens from Israel and the West Bank, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced on X. The evacuations are prompted by attacks between Israel and Iran.
According to a U.S. State Department spokesman, about 70 people were brought from Tel Aviv to the Greek capital Athens on two U.S. government-arranged flights. The spokesman urged Americans in Israel to leave the country on their own without waiting for government assistance, if possible.
Several other countries, including China, India and some European countries, have also begun evacuations.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is trying to map out where Dutch nationals are still staying in Iran, Iraq, Israel and the West Bank,"so that we can provide them with more specific advice and support about their independent departure."
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Today 01:39
'B2 bombers used in US attack on Iran'
B2 bombers were used in the US attack on the nuclear facility in Fordow, an anonymous US Department of Defense official told The New York Times. These aircraft can carry the heavy bunker-buster bombs needed to attack targets at great depth.
The Fordow nuclear facility is underground. According to Fox News, the US used six so-called bunker busters in the attack. These are bombs that can penetrate thick layers of concrete. The six special bombs are said to have weighed 15 tons each, according to Fox News.
Israel
Iran
Today 01:34
Trump and Netanyahu spoke after US attack on Iran
US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken after the US strike on three nuclear sites in Iran, a White House official told AFP. The US also warned Israel about the attacks, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Iran
Today 01:20
'US has no further attacks planned on Iran'
The United States has contacted Iran after its attack on three nuclear facilities to say that these attacks are all that the US has planned and that a change of government is not part of the plans, anonymous government officials told CBS News.
Israel
Iran
Today 01:18
Former Israeli Defense Minister Praises US Strike on Iran: 'Good Decision for All of Humanity'
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has praised the US strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities."US President Donald Trump made a good decision for the US, for Israel and for all of humanity," Gallant said on X."The world is now a safer place."
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Yesterday 20:47
Israel and Iran are attacking each other back and forth
Israel and Iran attacked each other again on Saturday. Israel said it bombed weapons storage facilities in southwestern Iran and a military base near Tehran that Iranian media said was abandoned.
Iran has carried out multiple drone attacks on Israel. A residential block in northern Israel was hit. There are no reports of casualties. According to Israel, 25 civilians have been killed since the fighting between the two countries began more than a week ago.
Iran reports more than 400 dead and 3,056 wounded. According to human rights organization Hrana, 722 people have been killed by the bombardments, including 285 civilians. They rely on informants and publicly accessible sources.
Yesterday 20:02
Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates: repatriation from Israel and Iran not an option
Repatriation of Dutch citizens stuck in Israel, Iran, Iraq and the West Bank is not an option, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports again in a message to Dutch citizens in those areas. The possibilities for advice and support are also limited and differ per country and region in the crisis area.
According to the ministry, a number of Dutch people have been able to leave the areas since the war between Israel and Iran began. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now trying to map out which Dutch people are still stranded"so that we can possibly advise and support them more specifically about independent departure". The department is asking them to fill out a form to gain more insight into this.
When repatriation will be an option, a spokesperson for the ministry cannot say."I cannot speculate about that. We are closely monitoring developments and are prepared for various scenarios, even if the situation deteriorates further." According to him, the number of calls they receive from the areas has decreased in recent days.
Iran
Israel
Yesterday 20:01
Iran warns against military supplies to Israel: 'Participation in aggression'
Iran is warning countries to stop supplying military equipment to Israel. A military spokesman said on state television on Saturday that Tehran sees this as"participation in aggression" against Iran.
Ships or aircraft carrying military equipment, including radar systems that can be used for air defense, are considered legitimate targets for the armed forces, the spokesman said.
Yesterday 18:01
'US moves heavy bombers to Pacific, possibly for Middle East operations'
Two American B2 bombers are on their way to the island of Guam in the Pacific Ocean, Reuters news agency and The New York Times (NYT) report. From there, they may fly on to an air base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. From Diego Garcia, experts say, they can be deployed in the Middle East.
The B2 can be equipped with heavy bombs that penetrate tens of meters into the earth before exploding. Israel needs them to hit underground nuclear targets in Iran.
The NYT reports that President Donald Trump will meet with his National Security Council on Saturday evening. According to the newspaper, possible American intervention in the conflict between Israel and Iran will be discussed.
