Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency service, reported that 29 people were hurt as a result of Iranian strikes in Israel. On X, the agency said, “Following the latest barrage, from all rocket strike sites, MDA teams have so far evacuated 29 people with physical injuries, including 3 in moderate condition and 26 in mild condition. Search and rescue efforts are still actively ongoing at all sites.”&nbsp;India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis deepens. According to estimates, India has 3000 to 4000 of its nationals in the country, many of them Kashmiri students.&nbsp;&nbsp;Three days after the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash, authorities on Sunday (June 15) confirmed that 80 victims, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, have been identified through DNA matching.&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/live-updates/world/israel-strikes-iran-live-israeli-defence-minister-says-conducted-preemptive-strike-on-iran-1749776232857">Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israel faces new missile salvo from Iran</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250615/image-1749943077732.jpg?rect=(0,56,912,682)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israel faces new missile salvo from Iran"></figure>Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency service, reported that 29 people were hurt as a result of Iranian strikes in Israel. On X, the agency said, “Following the latest barrage, from all rocket strike sites, MDA teams have so far evacuated 29 people with physical injuries, including 3 in moderate condition and 26 in mild condition. Search and rescue efforts are still actively ongoing at all sites.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-244-killed-in-iran-14-in-israel-what-both-nations-lost-in-3-days-of-airstrike-exchange-1750044617879">244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel. What both nations lost in 3 days of airstrike exchange</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250616/image-1750044988720.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Israel-Iran war: 244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel. What both nations lost in 3 days of airstrike exchange"></figure>In just three days into the war with Israel, Iran said 224 of its citizens lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-mulls-evacuation-of-its-nationals-from-iran-1750038249152">India mulls evacuation of its nationals from Iran</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250616/image-1750038663682.jpg?rect=(0,58,908,682)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="India mulls evacuation of its nationals from Iran"></figure>India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis deepens. According to estimates, India has 3000 to 4000 of its nationals in the country, many of them Kashmiri students. Earlier on Sunday, Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to discuss the safety of Kashmiri students in the war-torn country.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-crash-80-victims-identified-using-dna-33-bodies-handed-over-to-families-crash-probe-panel-to-meet-today-1750041854043">Air India crash: 80 victims identified using DNA, 33 bodies handed over to families; crash probe panel to meet today</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250614/image-1749894321933.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Air India crash: 80 victims identified using DNA, 33 bodies handed over to families; crash probe panel to meet today"></figure>Three days after the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash, authorities on Sunday (June 15) confirmed that 80 victims, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, have been identified through DNA matching. WATCH | Cockpit voice recorder found in deadly Air India plane crash

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Morning news brief: Israel-Iran war updates; 80 victims of Air India crash identified using DNA, and more

Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency service, reported that 29 people were hurt as a result of Iranian strikes in Israel. On X, the agency said, “Following the latest barrage, from all rocket strike sites, MDA teams have so far evacuated 29 people with physical injuries, including 3 in moderate condition and 26 in mild condition. Search and rescue efforts are still actively ongoing at all sites.” India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis deepens. According to estimates, India has 3000 to 4000 of its nationals in the country, many of them Kashmiri students. Three days after the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash, authorities on Sunday (June 15) confirmed that 80 victims, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, have been identified through DNA matching. Click on the headlines to read more Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israel faces new missile salvo from Iran Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency service, reported that 29 people were hurt as a result of Iranian strikes in Israel. On X, the agency said, “Following the latest barrage, from all rocket strike sites, MDA teams have so far evacuated 29 people with physical injuries, including 3 in moderate condition and 26 in mild condition. Search and rescue efforts are still actively ongoing at all sites.” 244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel. What both nations lost in 3 days of airstrike exchange In just three days into the war with Israel, Iran said 224 of its citizens lost their lives and over 1,200 people were injured. Meanwhile, in Israel, 17 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13). India mulls evacuation of its nationals from Iran India is mulling the evacuation of its nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis deepens. According to estimates, India has 3000 to 4000 of its nationals in the country, many of them Kashmiri students. Earlier on Sunday, Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to discuss the safety of Kashmiri students in the war-torn country. Air India crash: 80 victims identified using DNA, 33 bodies handed over to families; crash probe panel to meet today Three days after the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash, authorities on Sunday (June 15) confirmed that 80 victims, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, have been identified through DNA matching. WATCH | Cockpit voice recorder found in deadly Air India plane crash

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Israel Strikes Iran Live Updates: Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, said Israeli defence minister early Friday (Jun 13). A state of emergency has been declared in Israel following the military action.“Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future,” Israel Katz said.<h2>'Struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear programme'</h2>Shortly after the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme.”“We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear weaponisation programme. We targeted Iran's main enrichment facility in Natanz. We targeted Iran's leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb. We also struck at the heart of Iran's ballistic missile programme,” he added.“This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat,” the Israeli prime minister said.

The Israeli military advised Iranians in two villages to leave early Thursday before it carried out strikes on "military infrastructure"."The IDF issues an urgent warning to residents, workers and those present in the area of the two Iranian villages of Arak and Khondab, in the areas marked on the map, to evacuate immediately before the IDF targets military infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime," it wrote in a Telegram post in Arabic and Farsi using the military's official acronym.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Israel warns Iranians in two villages to leave before it 'targets military infrastructure'

Israel's military said it was carrying out a "series of strikes" around the Iranian capital Tehran and other areas of the country on Thursday.There were no immediate details on the intended targets of the strikes, which came after Israel said it had intercepted a "suspicious aerial target" launched from Iran.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Israeli military says striking Tehran, other parts of Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Jun 19) said that a deal to end the conflict between Iran and Israel was possible. He added that Israeli strikes on Tehran have led to a “consolidation” of Iranian society around its leadership.“We see that today in Iran there is a consolidation of society around the country's political leadership,” Putin told reporters at a press conference in Saint Petersburg.“This is a delicate issue, and of course we need to be very careful here, but in my opinion, a solution can be found,” he said.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-solution-can-be-found-putin-says-israel-iran-deal-can-end-conflict-1750285560851">Read more here.</a>

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Putin says Israel-Iran deal can end conflict

Iran has not asked its ally Russia for military help amid its escalating air war with Israel, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday."Our Iranian friends have not asked us about this," Putin said in response to a question from an AFP reporter at a televised press conference in Saint Petersburg.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran has not asked Russia for military help: Putin

North Korea on Thursday slammed Israel's launching of strikes to spark its conflict with Iran, and warned US and European powers against "fanning up the flames of war," according to a foreign ministry spokesperson."The DPRK expresses serious concern over the Israel's military attack and resolutely denounces it," the spokesperson said in a statement carried by state-run news agency KCNA, adding that Israel's killing of civilians was "an unpardonable crime against humanity.""The illegal act of state-sponsored terrorism by Israel (is) raising the danger of a new all-out war in the Middle East region."&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE | N. Korea slams Israeli attacks on Iran as 'illegal act', 'crime against humanity'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday his country has remained committed to "diplomacy" but will continue to act in "self-defence" following Israel's surprise attack nearly a week ago."Iran solely acts in self-defence. Even in the face of the most outrageous aggression against our people, Iran has so far only retaliated against the Israeli regime and not those who are aiding and abetting it," said Araghchi in a post on X."With the exception of the illegitimate, genocidal and occupying Israeli regime, we remain committed to diplomacy," he added.&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran says committed to diplomacy but acts in 'self-defence' against Israel

Putin says Iranians 'consolidating' around leadership amid Israeli strikes

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Putin says Iranians 'consolidating' around leadership amid Israeli strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that a deal to end the fighting between Israel and Iran was possible, and that Israel's strikes on Iran had led to a "consolidation" of Iranian society around its leadership."We see that today in Iran... there is a consolidation of society around the country's political leadership," Putin told foreign journalists, including AFP, in a televised event."This is a delicate issue, and of course we need to be very careful here, but in my opinion, a solution can be found," he added, referring to a possible deal that was in the interests of both Israel and Iran.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Putin says Iran-Israel deal that suits both sides is possible

Sirens are sounding across central Israel amid an Iranian ballistic missile attack.Civilians in areas where sirens are sounding are instructed to remain in bomb shelters until further notice.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Sirens sound in central Israel due to Iranian missiles

The Israeli Air Force completed a wave of airstrikes on some 20 Iranian nuclear and weapon production sites in Tehran, the military announces.Some 60 fighter jets were involved in the strikes, which the IDF says hit “weapons production sites, centrifuge production sites, as well as research and development sites of the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons development project.”The nuclear-related sites “were designated to allow the Iranian regime to expand the scale and pace of its uranium enrichment purpose of developing nuclear weapons,” the military says in a statement.The other targets included “factories producing raw materials and components for missile assembly, as well as sites for the production of Iran’s air defense systems,” the IDF says.

IDF says jets hit 20 nuclear and weapons production sites in Tehran

The United Nations Security Council will convene Friday to discuss the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, council president Guyana said.Following a first, urgent meeting after Israel attacked last Friday, this second session was requested by Iran, with support from Russia, China and Pakistan, a diplomat told AFP on Wednesday.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | UN Security Council to meet Friday on Israel-Iran war

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he has not yet made a decision on whether to join Israel in bombing Iran and warned that the country's current leadership could fall as a result of the war.A change in Iran's government "could happen," he told reporters at the White House.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Trump says not yet made decision on whether to attack Iran

Iran's foreign ministry summoned on Wednesday the Swiss ambassador, who represents US interests in the Islamic republic, over recent remarks by President Donald Trump."Following the irresponsible and threatening statements of the American president, the Swiss ambassador, as the guardian of this country's interests in Tehran, was summoned to the ministry of foreign affairs," state TV reported, without elaborating.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran summons Swiss envoy over Trump's remarks: state TV

Iran's foreign ministry summoned Germany's ambassador to Tehran on Wednesday over remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supporting Israel's attacks on the Islamic republic."Following the shameful statements made by the German Chancellor in support of Tel Aviv's aggression against our country, the country's (Germany's) ambassador was summoned to the foreign ministry," state TV reported.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran summons German envoy over remarks supporting Israel: state TV

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged Israel to end strikes on targets in Iran not linked to nuclear activities or ballistic missiles, his office said.Addressing a national security council meeting, he "noted his concern over the current escalation, with Israeli strikes increasingly hitting targets not linked to Iran's nuclear or ballistic programme, and a mounting number of civilian victims in Iran and Israel", it said.Macron said it was "necessary to urgently end these military operations, which pose significant threats to regional security".

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Macron urges Israel to halt strikes on Iran not linked to nuclear, ballistic programme

Several television broadcasts in Iran were apparently hacked with pictures and calls for an uprising and urging the public to rise and hit the streets against the government.The opposition-linked Iran International quotes officials as saying it only affected those receiving the broadcasts via satellite, suggesting interference with the satellite signal.

Iran TV broadcasts hacked with calls for uprising

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Donald Trump for US support, calling him “a great friend of the State of Israel,” in a televised address in Hebrew on Wednesday.“I thank him for standing by our side, and I thank him for the support that the United States is providing us in defending the skies of Israel. We talk continuously, including last night. We had a very warm conversation. I would like to thank President Trump for his support,” Netanyahu said.

Netanyahu thanks ‘great friend of Israel’ Trump for support in defending Israeli skies

Iran was on Wednesday in a “near-total national internet blackout” as tensions deepened between Tehran and Israel, a London-based online watchdog said.“Live network data show Iran is now in the midst of a near-total national internet blackout; the incident follows a series of earlier partial disruptions and comes amid escalating military tensions with Israel after days of back-and-forth missile strikes,” NetBlocks wrote on X.

Iran in ‘near-total internet blackout’: UK-based watchdog

The US ambassador to Israel on Wednesday announced plans for evacuating Americans by air and sea as Israel’s war with Iran continued to rage for the sixth day in continuation.The embassy is “working on evacuation flights &amp; cruise ship departures” for “American citizens wanting to leave Israel,” Ambassador Mike Huckabee posted on X.“Urgent notice! American citizens wanting to leave Israel-&nbsp; US Embassy in Israel @usembassyjlm is working on evacuation flights &amp; cruise ship departures.You must enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) (https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step) You will be alerted w/ updates,” Huckabee said in the post.

US ambassador in Israel announces evacuation plan for Americans

A huge plume of white smoke was seen over southeast Tehran late Wednesday afternoon after a new series of powerful explosions, AFP journalists reported. The blasts came on the sixth day of the worst confrontation ever between Israel and Iran. The target was not immediately&nbsp;known.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Huge plume of white smoke seen over Tehran after fresh explosions

President Donald Trump left the question of whether the United States will join Israeli strikes on Iran up in the air Wednesday, as he said that Tehran had reached out to seek negotiations. "I may do it, I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do," Trump told reporters as he supervised the installation of a new flagpole on the White House South Lawn.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Trump says he 'may or may not' strike Iran

Israel's military said it has destroyed five Iranian AH-1 attack helicopters at a base in western Iran in the Kermanshah area.mThe Israelis published black-and-white video of the bombing destroying the helicopters. Iran did not immediately comment.

Israel says its aircraft destroyed 5 Iranian attack helicopters

The air force is currently attacking military targets of the Iranian regime in the Tehran area: IDF

 Israel army says striking 'military targets' in Tehran

Blast heard in north Tehran, main road partially closed: AFP

Blast heard in north Tehran, main road partially closed: AFP

Israel will ease domestic restrictions imposed on its population due to the ongoing war with Iran and will "reopen its economy", Defence Minister Israel Katz said

Israel to ease domestic restrictions imposed due to Iran war: minister

Israel to ease domestic restrictions imposed due to Iran war

Israel to ease domestic restrictions imposed due to Iran war

Russia foreign ministry says that Russia and US are in contact over developments in Middle East

Russia foreign ministry says that Russia and US are in contact over developments in Middle East

Multiple explosions were heard in the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday, AFP journalists said, with black smoke seen rising in the east. The series of blasts was heard shortly before 3:30 pm (1200 GMT), on the sixth day of the most intense exchange of fire between arch-foes Iran and Israel

Multiple blasts heard in Tehran, black smoke visible in east: AFP

Britain said on Wednesday it was temporarily withdrawing the family members of staff who work at the country's embassy and consulate in Israel due to the significant risks posed from the conflict between Iran and Israel.

UK removes family members of foreign office staff in Israel

“We have witnessed a cyberattack targeting two of our banks—Bank Sepah and Bank Pasargad,” Iran said

Iran confirms two banks have been cyber attacked

The first evacuation flight of Indian nationals from Iran is likely to &nbsp;arrive in India around 2 am. tonight. The flight from Yerevan is expected to land from Yerevan at 2 am &nbsp;

First evacuation flight of Indian nationals from Iran is likely to  arrive in India today

“The Zionist regime has committed a serious mistake and must prepare to face the consequences. Iran will neither forgive the breach of its airspace nor forget the blood of its martyrs. They should know that Iran will not surrender and any US strike will have serious irreparable consequences,” Ali Khamenei said

 'Israel should be prepared to face consequences': Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei

The UK Foreign Office updated its travel advisory for Israel, announcing the temporary withdrawal of family members of staff from the British Embassy in Tel Aviv and the British Consulate in Jerusalem. “Family members of staff at the British Embassy in Tel Aviv and the British Consulate in Jerusalem have been temporarily withdrawn as a precautionary measure. The Embassy and Consulate continues with essential work including services to British nationals,” the UK Foreign Office said.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | UK withdraws Embassy staff families from Israel amid rising Middle-East tensions

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed that government institutions in the Iranian capital, Tehran, were under attack. Comparing the events to a "tornado" sweeping over the Iranian capital, Katz said that the strikes marked the beginning of the collapse of a “dictatorship.” In a post on X, Katz wrote, “A tornado passes over Tehran. Symbols of government are being bombed and destroyed - from the Broadcasting Authority and soon other targets, and crowds of residents are fleeing. This is how dictatorships collapse.”

Israel-Iran war LIVE | “This is how dictatorships collapse…”: Israeli Defence Minister

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that two key Iranian nuclear-related sites, the TESA Karaj workshop and the Tehran Research Center have been struck. Sharing a post on X, IAEA wrote, “The IAEA has information that two centrifuge production facilities in Iran, the TESA Karaj workshop and the Tehran Research Center, were hit. Both sites were previously under IAEA monitoring and verification as part of the JCPOA. At the Tehran site, one building was hit where advanced centrifuge rotors were manufactured and tested. At Karaj, two buildings were destroyed where different centrifuge components were manufactured.”

Israel-Iran war LIVE | IAEA confirms strikes at nuclear facilities in Iran

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed on Wednesday its 11th round of missile attacks against Israeli marks "the beginning of the end" for Israel's air defences. Col. Iman Tajik, spokesman for Operation True Promise 3, said Iran had used a Fattah ballistic missile during the strike that successfully passed through Israel's air defences, calling it a message to the United States.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran's Revolutionary Guard says missile attacks mark ‘beginning of the end' of Israel's air defences

China reacts after US President Donald Trump boasted that the United States could easily assassinate Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Guo Jiakun, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said, "China is deeply worried about developments in the current situation and expresses grave concern. China opposes any violation of the aims and principles of the UN Charter and any infringement on the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of other countries."&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE | “Deeply worried…”: China reacts to Trump's comment on Iran's supreme leader

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that one of its remotely piloted aircraft was downed over Iranian territory during an operational mission. In a post on X, the IDF said, “During an operational activity, surface-to-air missiles were fired at an Air Force remotely piloted aircraft. The device fell in Iranian airspace, there were no casualties and there is no fear of information leaking.”

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Israeli drone shot down in Iran, no casualties or data leak: IDF

Iranian state television on Wednesday (June 18) reported that the country’s army air defence units brought down a Hermes drone in central Isfahan province early this morning. State broadcaster IRIB also aired footage showing the wreckage of the surveillance drone. Separately, the official IRNA news agency stated that Iranian forces had also targeted and destroyed a hostile F-35 fighter jet in the Javadabad region of Varmint city, located in Tehran province.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran says Israeli Hermes Drone downed over Isfahan

Almost 800 Chinese citizens have been evacuated from Iran since Israel launched military strikes against the country last week, Beijing said on Wednesday (June 18). "Currently... 791 Chinese nationals have been relocated from Iran to safe areas," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular news conference, adding some Chinese nationals have also safely evacuated from Israel.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Beijing says almost 800 Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran

According to a report by the Iranian Labour News Agency, police forces in Iran have intercepted 14 drones allegedly linked to Israel. Spokesperson Saeed Montazerolmahdi stated that authorities also uncovered hostile drone-producing workshops and drone-carrying vehicles across various provinces.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran claims interception of 14 Israeli drones

Beijing has initiated the evacuation of Chinese nationals from Iran. The first group of evacuees left Tehran on Tuesday (June 17), travelling into Turkmenistan, the state-run outlet China News Service reported.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | China starts evacuating its citizens from Iran

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (Jun 17) warned that any military actions used in an attempt to force a regime change in Iran would result in “chaos”. This comes after US President Donald Trump made threats against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Macron made the remarks while talking to reporters at the Group of Seven summit in Canada shortly after Trump said he knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but will not target him, at least for now.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-would-be-chaos-macron-warns-against-forcing-regime-change-in-iran-amid-trump-s-threats-1750208728525">Read more here.</a>

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Macron warns against forcing regime change in Iran amid Trump’s threats

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday (Jun 17) that the ongoing conflict with Iran could bring “a different Middle East”. He added that the military confrontation could facilitate the Abraham Accords normalisation agreements between Israel and Arab states.In an interview aired on Channel 14 in Hebrew, Netanyahu was asked whether regime change in Tehran is a goal of his military campaign. He responded by saying that he “sees this through a historical lens…Cyrus freed the Jews, and today the Jewish state might free the Persians. Not in the sense that we’re doing it for them…In the end, they have to rise up themselves, but we are creating the conditions. And that’s why it could be consequential.”<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-either-us-or-them-netanyahu-says-israel-iran-conflict-will-bring-a-different-middle-east-1750201699808">Read more here.</a>

Israel-Iran war LIVE | ‘It’s either us or them’: Netanyahu says Israel-Iran conflict will bring ‘a different Middle East’

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said Wednesday that hypersonic missiles were used during the latest attack on Israel, as fighting between the archfoes entered a sixth day."The 11th wave of the proud Operation Honest Promise 3 using Fattah-1 missiles" was carried out, the Guards said in a statement carried by state television, claiming that Iranian forces "have gained complete control over the skies of the occupied territories".

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran's Revolutionary Guards say hypersonic missile used to attack Israel

The US Embassy in Jerusalem said it will close until Friday and directed government employees to shelter in place as Israel and Iran battle each other.In a statement posted to its website, the embassy said Tuesday evening the closure was "a result of the current security situation and ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran."

Israel-Iran war LIVE | US closing embassy in Jerusalem until Friday

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Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran's Khamenei says 'the battle begins'

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Israel-Iran war LIVE | IDF identifies missiles launched from Iran towards Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just wrapped up a phone call with US President Donald Trump, an Israeli official says.Netanyahu said yesterday that he has spoken with Trump almost every day since the Israel-Iran conflict broke out last week.Comments from Trump over the past day have raised speculation that the US could join Israel in striking Iran.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Trump, Netanyahu finish phone call amid speculation US could join strikes on Iran

Medics are responding to reports of several missile impacts in central Israel, following Iran’s latest attack.Magen David Adom says it has not received any immediate reports of injuries.At least 15 missiles were launched from Iran in the attack, according to preliminary IDF estimates.The Home Front Command says civilians in areas where sirens sounded can now leave bomb shelters.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Medics responding to impacts in central Israel

Sirens are sounding across central and northern Israel amid an Iranian ballistic missile attack.Civilians in areas where sirens are sounding are instructed to remain in bomb shelters until further notice.

Israel-Iran war LIVE |  Incoming Iranian missiles set off sirens in central and northern Israel

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 17) held a National Security Council meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the White House said. This comes amid reports that the US leader is considering whether to join Israel’s military operations against Tehran.AFP reported, citing a White House official, that the meeting in the White House Situation Room lasted around one hour and 20 minutes. The official did not add further details.Following the meeting, administration officials told NBC News that Trump is considering various options, including a US strike.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-considering-strike-on-iran-us-president-holds-national-security-meeting-as-tensions-rise-in-mideast-1750194588465">Read more here.</a>

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Trump considering strike on Iran? US President holds national security meeting

Iranian security forces arrest ‘terrorist team’ linked to Israel with explosives in a town southwest of the capital Tehran, Iranian state media reported.

Iranian security forces arrest ‘terrorist team’ linked to Israel

Air raid sirens rang in a large swath of northern Israel on Tuesday warning of an incoming barrage of Iranian missiles, the military said."A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel," the military said in the seventh such warning since midnight (2100 GMT on Monday).

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Air raid sirens in northern Israel due to Iranian missiles: military

Washington is setting up a round-the-clock task force to help Americans in the Middle East amid the Israel-Iran conflict, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Tuesday."The Department of State has established the Middle East Task Force to help coordinate support for us, citizens, our US diplomatic missions and personnel and diplomatic engagement," she told a press briefing."The task force is operating 24 hours a day over the past week to help keep us citizens informed. We have issued more than 30 security alerts to countries in the region and updated travel advisories for Iraq and Israel," she said.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | US creates task force for citizens in Mideast during Israel-Iran conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that Donald Trump had a critical role in restarting diplomacy with Tehran and said he believed the US leader favors a ceasefire between Iran and Israel."I believe we need the United States of America to bring everyone back around the table," Macron told reporters at a Group of Seven summit in Canada.

Macron says US role critical to restart Iran diplomacy

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday warned any attempt to change the regime in Iran would result in "chaos" as US ally Israel traded fire with its arch foe.Macron was speaking at a G7 summit in Canada shortly after President Donald Trump said the United States would not kill Iran's supreme leader "for now."

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Macron warns attempt at Iran regime change would bring 'chaos'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being "the biggest threat" to the Middle East region, in a phone call with Qatar's emir on Tuesday, his office said.Erdogan said that he "will continue his efforts to end the spiral of violence, and that Netanyahu has shown once again that he is the biggest threat to the security of the region," according to the presidency.&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Erdogan says Israel under Netanyahu 'biggest threat' to region

Loud blasts were heard Tuesday across Tehran, AFP reported, as intense fighting raged between Iran and Israel for the fifth consecutive day.

Israel-Iran war LIVE |  Loud blasts heard across Tehran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being "the biggest threat" to the Middle East region, in a phone call with Qatar's emir on Tuesday, his office said.&nbsp;Erdogan said that he "will continue his efforts to end the spiral of violence, and that Netanyahu has shown once again that he is the biggest threat to the security of the region," according to the presidency.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they launched on Tuesday an attack targeting Israeli air bases from which they claim fighter jets have taken off to strike the Islamic republic."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.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran Guards say targeted Israeli air bases in fresh attack

United States President Donald Trump is meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room this afternoon, according to a White House official. &nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Trump meeting with national security team in Situation Room soon

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (17 June) claimed that the United States knows the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but will not target him, at least for now.“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,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.He warned, however, that US patience is wearing thin. “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!”

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Trump WARNS US knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader is hiding, but rules out strike

The Iranian armed forces launched another wave of missiles and drones on Israel on Tuesday.&nbsp;According to the local media in Iran, the missiles and drones were fired towards the Israeli regime from regions across Iran.Initial reports suggest that sirens were triggered in different parts of occupied territories after Iran's fresh missile and drone attack.

Iran announces new wave of attacks on Israel: State TV

Iranian media reported widespread internet disruption on Tuesday as Israel and Iran traded fire for a fifth straight day.“Internet users in several provinces are reporting widespread internet disruption,” the Ham Mihan newspaper reported. Other media outlets also carried similar reports.It was not immediately clear as to what caused the internet disruption. Iran has also imposed internet restrictions since Israel launched its unprecedented aerial campaign against Iranian military and nuclear facilities last Friday.

Iran media reports widespread internet disruption

A series of loud explosions were heard in north Tehran on Tuesday, as Israel continued its strikes on Iran’s military and nuclear facilities for a fifth day, reported an AFP journalist.It was not immediately clear whether the blasts were the result of incoming Israeli strikes or Iranian air defence fire.Meanwhile, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Israeli airstrikes around the city of Isfahan in the afternoon, with air defence also firing. It did not elaborate on the targets. A series of explosions and anti-aircraft fire also boomed throughout Tehran just before 6:30 pm local time.

Loud blasts heard in north Tehran amid reported Israeli strikes, hits also reported in Isfahan

The Israeli Defence Services said that the Israeli Air Force conducted a wave of airstrikes on ballistic missile launchers in western Iran.The Israeli military said that the IAF fighter jets hit dozens of ballistic missile launchers and other facilities in Iran, impacting the Islamic Republic's firepower.Besides, since Tuesday morning, the IDF says it struck Iranian air defense systems and radar sites in western Iran.

Israeli jets complete wave of airstrikes on Iranian missile launchers, says IDF

Iran accused the Group of Seven nations on Tuesday of siding with Israel in its call for "de-escalation" in their intensifying conflict, now in its fifth day."The G7 must give up its one-sided rhetoric and tackle the real source of the escalation -- Israel's aggression," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.At a G7 summit in Canada on Monday, leaders including US President Donald Trump had called for "de-escalation" of the conflict while stressing Israel had the right to defend itself.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran accuses G7 of siding with Israel with de-escalation call

China's Xi 'deeply worried' about Israel's military action against Iran.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | China's Xi 'deeply worried' about Israel's military action against Iran: state media

Two loud explosions were heard from central and north Tehran on Tuesday, AFP correspondents reported, as the Iranian capital came under Israeli bombardment for a fifth straight day.There was no immediate word on the cause or precise whereabouts of the twin blasts, which came after the Israeli military struck state television headquarters on Monday, causing significant damage and killing at least three people, the broadcaster said. &nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE |  Two loud explosions heard in Iran capital

Russia said Tuesday it was ready to act as a peace broker between Israel and Iran, but that Israel was showing reluctance to accept outside mediation."At present, we see a reluctance, at least on the part of Israel, to resort to any mediation services or to embark on a peaceful path towards a settlement," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Russia says Israel 'reluctant' to accept outside mediation over Iran conflict

Jordan's King Abdullah II warned in an address to the European Parliament Tuesday that Israel's "attacks" on Iran threatened "a dangerous escalation of tensions in my region and beyond.""With Israel's expansion of its offensive to include Iran, there is no telling where the boundaries of this battleground will end," Abdullah told lawmakers. “And that, my friends, is a threat to people everywhere.”

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Israel 'attacks' on Iran a threat to Middle East 'and beyond': Jordan king

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck a centre of the Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence service, in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports.In a statement aired on state television, the Guards said they “struck the military intelligence centre of the Zionist regime’s army, Aman, and the Zionist regime’s terrorist operations planning centre, the Mossad, in Tel Aviv”.The Guards added that the centre was “currently on fire”.

Israel-Iran war LIVE | Iran attacks Mossad's head office in Tel Aviv

Amid the ongoing war with Tehran, the Israeli Defence Force, IDF, claimed that it has killed a top Iranian commander. IDF said on Tuesday (June 17) that the head of IRGC’s Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, Ali Shadmani, has been assassinated in an attack on Tehran.

Israel claims it has killed newly appointed top Iranian commander Ali Shadmani

CBS reported Trump saying that he wants 'a real end' to Iran's nuclear programme, adding that Tehran is 'very close' to having a nuclear weapon

Israel-Iran war LIVE |  Trump says he wants 'real end' to Iran's nuclear issues

India has urged its citizens to leave Tehran, while some nationals have already fled across the Iranian border as the country comes under Israeli bombardment, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).With Israel vowing to keep up its attacks four days after launching its assault on Iran, which has launched retaliatory strikes, New Delhi said Indian students have already left Tehran.The foreign ministry said in a statement, “Residents who are self-sufficient in terms of transport have also been advised to move out of the city in view of the developing situation.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE: India urges citizens to leave Tehran

Amid the ongoing war with Tehran, the Israeli Defence Force, IDF, claimed that it has killed a top Iranian commander. IDF said on Tuesday (June 17) that the head of IRGC’s Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, Ali Shadmani, has been assassinated in an attack on Tehran.This came just days after Shadmani was appointed to the post after the assassination of the predecessor by Israel.Read full story here: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-claims-it-has-killed-top-iranian-commander-ali-shadmani-in-overnight-airstrike-1750141671157">https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-claims-it-has-killed-top-iranian-commander-ali-shadmani-in-overnight-airstrike-1750141671157</a>

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israel claims it has killed top Iranian commander Ali Shadmani in overnight airstrike

Loud booms were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Tuesday, AFP journalists reported, after air raid sirens sounded in several parts of Israel and the military warned of incoming Iranian missiles."A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel," the military said in a statement, adding that the air force was "operating to intercept and strike where necessary to eliminate the threat."

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Booms heard over Jerusalem, Tel Aviv after Iran missile warning

After leaving the G7 Summit in Canada abruptly, US President Donald Trump said that he did not leave to work on the Israel-Iran ceasefire."Publicity-seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a “cease fire” between Israel and Iran. Wrong!" Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. "He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned!" he added.&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump says he did not leave G7 summit to work on Israel-Iran ceasefire

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of G7 summit in Canada later today. The Indian PM to hold meetings with, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war LIVE: PM Modi meets Zelenskyy, will hold meeting with German Chancellor and Meloni

The Israeli military claims it destroyed “dozens of ground-to-ground missile storage and launch facilities, as well as ground-to-air missile launchers” in western Iran overnight. In a post on X it added, “Air Force fighter jets completed several waves of strikes last night targeting dozens of military targets of the Iranian regime in western Iran."&nbsp;It was not possible to verify the claim.As we reported earlier, one target of Israeli strikes on Monday night was the state broadcaster. Journalists are considered civilians under international humanitarian law and deliberately targeting them is a war crime.

Israel-Iran war LIVE: IDF claims of destroying 'dozens of ground-to-ground missile storage' in Iran 

"The Chinese mission in Israel reminds Chinese nationals to leave the country as soon as possible via land border crossings, on the precondition that they can guarantee their personal safety," said the Chinese Embassy in Israel on WeChat."It is recommended to depart in the direction of Jordan," it added.

Chinese embassy urges citizens to leave Israel 'ASAP'

US President Donald Trump left a G7 summit in Canada a day early on Monday, heading back to the White House as Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day.Trump's helicopter lifted off from the summit venue in the Canadian Rockies to take him to his plane shortly after he warned residents to evacuate the Iranian&nbsp;capital,&nbsp;Tehran.

Trump flies out of G7 summit early over Iran conflict

Geopolitical tensions roiled the opening of the Paris Air Show on Monday as French authorities sealed off Israeli weapons industry booths amid the conflicts in Iran and Gaza, a move that Israel condemned as "outrageous".Black walls were installed around the stands of five Israeli defence firms at the trade fair in Le Bourget, an airfield on the outskirts of Paris.

France shuts Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show

G7 leaders attending a summit in Canada on Monday issued a joint statement calling for "de-escalation" on Iran, while stressing Israel had the right to defend itself in the escalating Middle East crisis."We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself," the statement said. "We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon."We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza."

G7 leaders including Trump urge 'de-escalation' on Iran

A 24x7 Control Room has been established in the Ministry of External Affairs in view of the ongoing developments in Iran and Israel. The contact details of the control room are as under:1800118797 (Toll free) +91-11-23012113 +91-11-23014104 +91-11-23017905 +91-9968291988 (WhatsApp) situationroom@mea.gov.inIn addition, the Embassy of India in Tehran, Iran, has set up a 24x7 emergency helpline with contact details belowFor call only : 1. +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109 For WhatsApp: 2. +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709. 3. Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036 4. Zahedan: +98 9396356649 cons.tehran@mea.gov.in

India sets up MEA control room, issues helpline for stranded citizens in Iran

Israel's army warned early Tuesday that it had detected new missiles launched from Iran, but swiftly dropped an alert and said people no longer needed to take cover. &nbsp;"It is now permitted to leave protected spaces in northern Israel," the Israeli army said on Telegram.It had previously warned that missiles launched from Iran were heading toward northern Israel, saying it was working to intercept the threat.&nbsp;

Israel issues, then drops Iran missile warning

French President Emmanuel Macron called for strikes against civilians in Iran and Israel to end, and said the US has put forward a ceasefire proposal.Macron told reporters at the G7 summit that there “is indeed an offer to meet and exchange. An offer was made especially to get a ceasefire and to then kickstart broader discussions,” he says. “We have to see now whether the sides will follow.”

 Macron says US has put forward a ceasefire proposal for Israel, Iran

Israel's army warned early Tuesday that it had detected new missiles launched from Iran, as the arch foes exchanged fire for a fifth day."A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas in northern Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel," the Israeli army posted on Telegram, adding it was working to intercept the threat.&nbsp;

Israeli army warns new missiles launched from Iran

US forces in the Middle East remain in a "defensive posture, and that has not changed," the White House said Monday as Israel and Iran traded heavy strikes for a fourth day."We will defend American interests," White House spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer added in a post on social media.

White House says US forces remain in 'defensive posture' in Middle East

China's embassy in Israel on Tuesday urged its citizens to leave the country "as soon as possible", after Israel and Iran traded heavy strikes."The Chinese mission in Israel reminds Chinese nationals to leave the country as soon as possible via land border crossings, on the precondition that they can guarantee their personal safety," the embassy said in a statement on WeChat.

China tells citizens in Israel to leave 'as soon as possible'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for strikes against civilians in Iran and Israel to end, as he warned against forcing regime change in Tehran."If the United States can achieve a ceasefire, that's a very good thing," Macron told reporters at a G7 summit in Canada, just as the White House announced President Donald Trump would leave the event early due the escalating crisis in the Middle East.Macron called on both Israel and Iran to "end" strikes against civilians and warned that aiming to overthrow Tehran's clerical state would be a "strategic error.""All who have thought that by bombing from the outside you can save a country in spite of itself have always been mistaken," he said.

Macron urges end to strikes against civilians

Macron says forcing regime change in Iran would be ‘strategic error’

Macron says forcing regime change in Iran would be 'strategic error'

Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth on Monday (Jun 16) announced that the United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its “defensive posture”. This comes as the deadly ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran continued for the fourth night.“Over the weekend, I directed the deployment of additional capabilities to the United States Central Command Area of Responsibility,” Hegseth posted on X. “Protecting US forces is our top priority and these deployments are intended to enhance our defensive posture in the region.”Shortly after, the White House announced that Trump will be leaving the G7 summit a day early due to developments in the Middle East.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-us-enter-israel-iran-war-pentagon-chief-says-deploying-additional-capabilities-to-mideast-1750111521077">Read more here.</a>

Will US enter Israel-Iran war? Pentagon chief orders deployment of ‘additional capabilities’ to Middle East

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jun 17) urged residents of Tehran to leave, reiterating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warnings amid the military conflict between Israel and Iran."Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social account during a Group of Seven summit in Canada, without providing further details.“Iran should have signed the “deal” I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,” the US president said.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-immediately-evacuate-tehran-trump-warns-iran-amid-escalating-tensions-in-middle-east-1750114574239">Read more here.</a>

‘Immediately evacuate Tehran!’ Trump warns Iran amid escalating tensions in Middle East

A US official says US President Donald Trump will not sign a draft statement from Group of Seven leaders calling for de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict. The draft statement, seen by Reuters, also commits to safeguarding market stability, including energy markets, says Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, and that Israel has the right to defend itself. Canadian and European diplomats say G7 attendees are continuing discussions on the conflict at the summit in Canada, which ends tomorrow.

Trump won’t sign G7 statement on Israel-Iran de-escalation, says US official

US President Donald Trump will leave a Group of Seven summit Monday night, a day early, due to the Israel-Iran war, the White House said, after he warned the residents of Tehran to flee."Because of what's going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X.

Trump leaving G7 summit day early due to Middle East crisis

US President Donald Trump on Monday urged residents of Tehran to leave, backing warnings from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who has launched a massive attack on Iran."Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social account during a Group of Seven summit in Canada, without providing further details.

Trump: 'Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!'

Israel Strikes Iran Live: Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, said Israeli defence minister early Friday (Jun 13).

Israel Strikes Iran Live Updates: Israel has launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, said Israeli defence minister early Friday (Jun 13). A state of emergency has been declared in Israel following the military action. “Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future,” Israel Katz said. 'Struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear programme' Shortly after the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme.” “We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear weaponisation programme. We targeted Iran's main enrichment facility in Natanz. We targeted Iran's leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb. We also struck at the heart of Iran's ballistic missile programme,” he added. “This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat,” the Israeli prime minister said.

Israel Strikes Iran Live: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Donald Trump for US support in defending Israeli skies, calling him “a great friend of the State of Israel”.

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