US forces neutralised Iran's fortified coastal missile bases using 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs. The precision strikes destroyed underground facilities and radar networks, eliminating the primary threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of strikes on power plants. Iran responded with threats to shut the strait and target regional infrastructure. As tensions rise, global oil supply fears and war escalation concerns intensify.

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After Khamenei’s death in a US-Israel strike, contrasting scenes emerged worldwide. Crowds in Tehran mourned, chanting against America and Israel, while sections of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles celebrated. The Islamic Republic now faces uncertainty 

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Iran on Sunday (Aug 3) approved the establishment of a new defence council. This comes just weeks after the nation's 12-day war with Israel. The June war, as per reports, was Iran's most acute military challenge since the 1980s war with Iraq. The new defence body is called the "National Defence Council" and it will "review defence plans and enhance the capabilities of Iran's armed forces in a centralised manner," said the Supreme National Security Council's Secretariat, as reported by Iranian state media. The announcement comes as Amir Hatami, the commander-in-chief of Iran's military, on Sunday warned that threats from Israel persist and should not be underestimated. Here's all you need to know about Iran's new National Defence Council.<h2>Iran's new war body</h2>The new governmental boy will be responsible for managing Iran's affairs during wartime. The Iranian National Defence Council will be headed by President Masoud Pezeshkian. Chief Justice Mohsen Ejei, and the Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf are also slated to be a part of the new wartime body.It will also consist of the heads of the three government branches, senior armed forces commanders – Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour; Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Army, Major General Amir Hatami, and the Minister of Intelligence, Ismael Khateeb along with representatives of other relevant ministries. Reports suggest that the Khatam al-Anbiyaa Joint Headquarters will also be represented on the council, likely by Brigadier General Ali Aliabadi, though this has not been confirmed.Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei would also have representation in the new war council. Reports suggest he would be represented by two officials who are yet to be appointed to the council.<h2>Why has Iran established a National Defence Council?</h2>As per Fars News Agency, the decision was part of broader structural changes to Iran's security apparatus in the aftermath of the 12-day war. Tehran Times reports that "the newly established council will be responsible for evaluating defence strategies and enhancing the operational capabilities of Iran's armed forces in a centralised manner."<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-iran-warns-israel-releases-idf-soldiers-data-1754275486039/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-iran-warns-israel-releases-idf-soldiers-data-1754275486039/embed</a>&nbsp;

The new defence body is called the "National Defence Council" and it will "review defence plans and enhance the capabilities of Iran's armed forces in a centralised manner," said the Supreme National Security Council's Secretariat.

Iran on Sunday (Aug 3) approved the establishment of a new defence council. This comes just weeks after the nation's 12-day war with Israel. The June war, as per reports, was Iran's most acute military challenge since the 1980s war with Iraq. The new defence body is called the "National Defence Council" and it will "review defence plans and enhance the capabilities of Iran's armed forces in a centralised manner," said the Supreme National Security Council's Secretariat, as reported by Iranian state media. The announcement comes as Amir Hatami, the commander-in-chief of Iran's military, on Sunday warned that threats from Israel persist and should not be underestimated. Here's all you need to know about Iran's new National Defence Council. Iran's new war body The new governmental boy will be responsible for managing Iran's affairs during wartime. The Iranian National Defence Council will be headed by President Masoud Pezeshkian. Chief Justice Mohsen Ejei, and the Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf are also slated to be a part of the new wartime body. It will also consist of the heads of the three government branches, senior armed forces commanders – Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour; Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Army, Major General Amir Hatami, and the Minister of Intelligence, Ismael Khateeb along with representatives of other relevant ministries. Reports suggest that the Khatam al-Anbiyaa Joint Headquarters will also be represented on the council, likely by Brigadier General Ali Aliabadi, though this has not been confirmed. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei would also have representation in the new war council. Reports suggest he would be represented by two officials who are yet to be appointed to the council. Why has Iran established a National Defence Council? As per Fars News Agency, the decision was part of broader structural changes to Iran's security apparatus in the aftermath of the 12-day war. Tehran Times reports that "the newly established council will be responsible for evaluating defence strategies and enhancing the operational capabilities of Iran's armed forces in a centralised manner." https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-iran-warns-israel-releases-idf-soldiers-data-1754275486039/embed

The new defence body is called the "National Defence Council" and it will "review defence plans and enhance the capabilities of Iran's armed forces in a centralised manner," said the Supreme National Security Council's Secretariat.

Iran sets up new wartime body: What is the National Defence Council, who’s in it, and why it matters

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday called Israel a United States’ “dog on a leash” and a “cancerous tumour” and added that the US is an accomplice to all Israeli crimes. Khamenei further said that Iran is ready to respond to any renewed military attack and that it could deliver even ‘bigger blows’ to its adversaries than it did during the 12-day war with Israel. “The fact that our nation is ready to face the power of the United States and its dog on a leash, the Zionist regime (Israel), is very praiseworthy,” Khamenei said.“The base attacked by Iran was an extremely sensitive American regional base, and an even bigger blow could be inflicted on the US and others,” Khamenei said.&nbsp;Last month, the United States had launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, and in response, Iran had struck a US base in Qatar.&nbsp;&nbsp;Iran is under pressure to agree to a nuclear deal with the US, as Washington and three European powers have set an August-end deadline for the deal. France’s foreign minister said that if there is no progress, then a “snapback” mechanism will automatically impose all international sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 Iran deal—the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.&nbsp;<h2>‘Tehran will not resume nuclear talks with the US unless…’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;However, Iran’s parliament shared a statement on Wednesday saying that Tehran will not resume nuclear talks with the US unless its preconditions are met.“In both the diplomatic and military fields, whenever we enter the stage, we do so with our hands full and not from a position of weakness,” Khamenei said in the statement, adding that diplomats should heed “guidelines” and continue their work.&nbsp;In a statement published on his website, Khamenei said Israel’s attacks during the 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic Republic’s system and spark unrest to topple it.“The calculation and plan of the aggressors was to weaken the system by targeting certain figures and sensitive centres in Iran,” said Khamenei. He also slammed the US for aiding Israel in its attacks on Iranian soil and said America is “an accomplice to Israel’s crimes”.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Iran and Israel conflict started with an Israeli attack on June 13 to stop the Iranian nuclear programme from progressing.The Israeli strikes killed senior military commanders, nuclear scientists, and hundreds of civilians in Iran, with the total death toll at 1,060, according to Iranian officials.Retaliatory Iranian drone and missile barrages killed around 28 people in Israel, according to official figures.The US launched strikes against Iran’s nuclear programme on June 22, hitting the uranium enrichment facility at Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz.President Donald Trump said the US strikes carried out by the B2 Bomber planes that dropped bunker-buster bombs, “totally obliterated” the targeted nuclear facilities.

Khamenei said in a statement that Israel’s attacks during the 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic Republic’s system and spark unrest to topple it. He also slammed the US for aiding Israel in its attacks on Iranian soil and said America is “an accomplice to Israel’s crimes”.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday called Israel a United States’ “dog on a leash” and a “cancerous tumour” and added that the US is an accomplice to all Israeli crimes. Khamenei further said that Iran is ready to respond to any renewed military attack and that it could deliver even ‘bigger blows’ to its adversaries than it did during the 12-day war with Israel. “The fact that our nation is ready to face the power of the United States and its dog on a leash, the Zionist regime (Israel), is very praiseworthy,” Khamenei said. “The base attacked by Iran was an extremely sensitive American regional base, and an even bigger blow could be inflicted on the US and others,” Khamenei said. Last month, the United States had launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, and in response, Iran had struck a US base in Qatar. Iran is under pressure to agree to a nuclear deal with the US, as Washington and three European powers have set an August-end deadline for the deal. France’s foreign minister said that if there is no progress, then a “snapback” mechanism will automatically impose all international sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 Iran deal—the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. ‘Tehran will not resume nuclear talks with the US unless…’ However, Iran’s parliament shared a statement on Wednesday saying that Tehran will not resume nuclear talks with the US unless its preconditions are met. “In both the diplomatic and military fields, whenever we enter the stage, we do so with our hands full and not from a position of weakness,” Khamenei said in the statement, adding that diplomats should heed “guidelines” and continue their work. In a statement published on his website, Khamenei said Israel’s attacks during the 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic Republic’s system and spark unrest to topple it. “The calculation and plan of the aggressors was to weaken the system by targeting certain figures and sensitive centres in Iran,” said Khamenei. He also slammed the US for aiding Israel in its attacks on Iranian soil and said America is “an accomplice to Israel’s crimes”. The Iran and Israel conflict started with an Israeli attack on June 13 to stop the Iranian nuclear programme from progressing. The Israeli strikes killed senior military commanders, nuclear scientists, and hundreds of civilians in Iran, with the total death toll at 1,060, according to Iranian officials. Retaliatory Iranian drone and missile barrages killed around 28 people in Israel, according to official figures. The US launched strikes against Iran’s nuclear programme on June 22, hitting the uranium enrichment facility at Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz. President Donald Trump said the US strikes carried out by the B2 Bomber planes that dropped bunker-buster bombs, “totally obliterated” the targeted nuclear facilities.

Khamenei said in a statement that Israel’s attacks during the 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic Republic’s system and spark unrest to topple it. He also slammed the US for aiding Israel in its attacks on Iranian soil and said America is “an accomplice to Israel’s crimes”.

Israel ‘dog on a leash’ of US, says Khamenei, warns of ‘bigger blows’ next time

In a major escalation of tensions in West Asia, the US bombed three nuclear sites - Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan - in Iran and warned the Islamic Republic of more "precision strikes" if it did not end its conflict with Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump's "bold decision." The Russian foreign ministry in a statement "strongly condemned" the United States' bombings of nuclear sites in Iran, calling the attacks "irresponsible" and a "gross violation of international law". Russia had earlier appealed to Israel to show restraint in the crisis with Iran after it launched Operation Rising Lion on June 13. Russia had then backed Tehran, saying it is exercising its right to self-defence. Now, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that he will visit Moscow tomorrow and hold “serious consultations” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. So, is it Russia's time to act as negotiator?<h2>Putin the peacemaker?</h2>Before the US strikes, Russian President Vladimir Putin had hinted that he was in talks with Israel and Iran as the war between the two nations escalated. Putin, during his meeting with senior news leaders of international news agencies in St. Petersburg, had said that Russia had shared proposals with Israel, Iran and the US to de-escalate the situation in the West Asia region. Putin had also confirmed that Iran has not asked about military aid amid the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran. &nbsp;Putin said, “We are not imposing anything on anyone; we are simply talking about how we see a possible way out of the situation,” he said. “But the decision, of course, is up to the political leadership of all these countries, primarily Iran and Israel.”&nbsp;Though, Moscow has recognised the opportunity to play a significant role in breaking the diplomatic ice with Washington, analysts believe that it is highly unlikely that Russia can be a “promising negotiator.” Siddhant Kishore, a Washington-based national security analyst, said, “It is very unlikely that Russia can be a promising negotiator between Israel and Iran. So far, only the E3 nations (Germany, France, and UK) and Qatar have been able to drive negotiations between Israel and its adversaries. This is likely going to be a case in the ongoing negotiations too. Israel will not accept Russia’s proposal, despite America’s assurances — just because Russia is not viewed as a faithful negotiator in Tel Aviv.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Kishore, who previously served as a member of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), also pointed out Russia failures regarding Ukraine war - a point highlighted by US President Donald Trump too. “Moreover, Russia has not been able to deliver on the dialogues with Ukraine over the past months, further complicating Russia’s position as an intermediary.”<h2>Kremlin said ‘Iran should resolve all problems through negotiations’</h2>Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov had previously stated that the US and Iran should "resolve all problems through negotiations" and that his government was “ready to do everything in its power to achieve this goal.” However, experts point out Russia's incapabilities in the past and the Ukraine war to hint that it might not be of a good help to Iran.&nbsp;“Considering Russia’s own conflict with Ukraine, it remains doubtful if Moscow could broker a peace or ceasefire between Israel and Iran. What tools Russia could use to de-escalate the conflict is a big question. In late 2015, Moscow intervened directly in the Syrian crisis through air support to the then-Assad regime, but the dynamics were different back then. Currently, Russia does not have similar leverage. Even its military support to Tehran remains doubtful as it is already involved in a war with Ukraine,” Alvite Ningthoujam, a scholar of West Asia at the School of International Studies (SIS), Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune.&nbsp;Ningthoujam stressed on Russia's main agenda under Putin in the current situation, “For Moscow, it’s main interest would be to see Washington keeping a safe distance from the Israel-Iran conflict, while at the same time hoping that the Trump administration would continue to remain blind-eyed to Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine.”<h2>Trump rejected Putin's peace offer</h2>US President Donald Trump had rejected Putin’s offer to mediate a ceasefire between the two longstanding foes, telling him to focus on brokering his own peace deal with Ukraine first. “I spoke to Putin yesterday and he actually offered to help mediate,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday (June 18). “I said, ‘Do me a favour, mediate your own. Let’s mediate Russia first.’ I said, ‘Vladimir, let’s mediate Russia first. You can worry about this later,” he added.&nbsp;Trump wrote on Truth Social, “Putin called this morning to very nicely wish me a Happy Birthday, but to more importantly, talk about Iran, a country he knows very well.”<figure class="image"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/jlHndk1K0feSAvSlEkO5XA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzMg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ukrayinska_pravda_articles_451/e2664da789f444c3c2cad3e11a89bf94" alt="Trump reveals details of call with Putin: Ukraine to be discussed next week"></figure><h2>Iran says 'Russia is a friend"</h2>Addressing a press conference in Istanbul after a US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Russia a friend and revealed that he will soon meet Putin, notably his first meeting with any head of state after America's involvement in conflict with Israel. “Russia is a friend of Iran and we enjoy a strategic partnership,” he told the news conference in Istanbul. “We always consult with each other and coordinate our positions,” Araghchi said, noting that Russia was one of the signatories of the JCPOA. “I will have serious consultations with the Russian president tomorrow, and we will continue to work with each other.”&nbsp;Iranian diplomatic spokesman Esmail Baghai said last Monday, "Given the importance of these issues, it is quite possible that many parties will show goodwill and willingness to help in solving various problems."&nbsp;&nbsp;Thus, the statements coming from Iran show that there may be optimism in seeing Moscow as a mediator as Tehran declared that it does not trust the West. Whether or not Putin's Russia will be able to rehabilitate itself in the global framework by posing as a peacemaker amid enormous criticism for its three-year aggression against Ukraine - we will know sooner than later. &nbsp;

US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Donald Trump. Russia condemned the attacks and Iranian Foreign minister said that he will meet Putin soon: Are we at a brink of another proxy war?

In a major escalation of tensions in West Asia, the US bombed three nuclear sites - Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan - in Iran and warned the Islamic Republic of more "precision strikes" if it did not end its conflict with Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump's "bold decision." The Russian foreign ministry in a statement "strongly condemned" the United States' bombings of nuclear sites in Iran, calling the attacks "irresponsible" and a "gross violation of international law". Russia had earlier appealed to Israel to show restraint in the crisis with Iran after it launched Operation Rising Lion on June 13. Russia had then backed Tehran, saying it is exercising its right to self-defence. Now, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that he will visit Moscow tomorrow and hold “serious consultations” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. So, is it Russia's time to act as negotiator? Putin the peacemaker? Before the US strikes, Russian President Vladimir Putin had hinted that he was in talks with Israel and Iran as the war between the two nations escalated. Putin, during his meeting with senior news leaders of international news agencies in St. Petersburg, had said that Russia had shared proposals with Israel, Iran and the US to de-escalate the situation in the West Asia region. Putin had also confirmed that Iran has not asked about military aid amid the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran. Putin said, “We are not imposing anything on anyone; we are simply talking about how we see a possible way out of the situation,” he said. “But the decision, of course, is up to the political leadership of all these countries, primarily Iran and Israel.” Though, Moscow has recognised the opportunity to play a significant role in breaking the diplomatic ice with Washington, analysts believe that it is highly unlikely that Russia can be a “promising negotiator.” Siddhant Kishore, a Washington-based national security analyst, said, “It is very unlikely that Russia can be a promising negotiator between Israel and Iran. So far, only the E3 nations (Germany, France, and UK) and Qatar have been able to drive negotiations between Israel and its adversaries. This is likely going to be a case in the ongoing negotiations too. Israel will not accept Russia’s proposal, despite America’s assurances — just because Russia is not viewed as a faithful negotiator in Tel Aviv.” Kishore, who previously served as a member of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), also pointed out Russia failures regarding Ukraine war - a point highlighted by US President Donald Trump too. “Moreover, Russia has not been able to deliver on the dialogues with Ukraine over the past months, further complicating Russia’s position as an intermediary.” Kremlin said ‘Iran should resolve all problems through negotiations’ Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov had previously stated that the US and Iran should "resolve all problems through negotiations" and that his government was “ready to do everything in its power to achieve this goal.” However, experts point out Russia's incapabilities in the past and the Ukraine war to hint that it might not be of a good help to Iran. “Considering Russia’s own conflict with Ukraine, it remains doubtful if Moscow could broker a peace or ceasefire between Israel and Iran. What tools Russia could use to de-escalate the conflict is a big question. In late 2015, Moscow intervened directly in the Syrian crisis through air support to the then-Assad regime, but the dynamics were different back then. Currently, Russia does not have similar leverage. Even its military support to Tehran remains doubtful as it is already involved in a war with Ukraine,” Alvite Ningthoujam, a scholar of West Asia at the School of International Studies (SIS), Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune. Ningthoujam stressed on Russia's main agenda under Putin in the current situation, “For Moscow, it’s main interest would be to see Washington keeping a safe distance from the Israel-Iran conflict, while at the same time hoping that the Trump administration would continue to remain blind-eyed to Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine.” Trump rejected Putin's peace offer US President Donald Trump had rejected Putin’s offer to mediate a ceasefire between the two longstanding foes, telling him to focus on brokering his own peace deal with Ukraine first. “I spoke to Putin yesterday and he actually offered to help mediate,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday (June 18). “I said, ‘Do me a favour, mediate your own. Let’s mediate Russia first.’ I said, ‘Vladimir, let’s mediate Russia first. You can worry about this later,” he added. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “Putin called this morning to very nicely wish me a Happy Birthday, but to more importantly, talk about Iran, a country he knows very well.” Iran says 'Russia is a friend" Addressing a press conference in Istanbul after a US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Russia a friend and revealed that he will soon meet Putin, notably his first meeting with any head of state after America's involvement in conflict with Israel. “Russia is a friend of Iran and we enjoy a strategic partnership,” he told the news conference in Istanbul. “We always consult with each other and coordinate our positions,” Araghchi said, noting that Russia was one of the signatories of the JCPOA. “I will have serious consultations with the Russian president tomorrow, and we will continue to work with each other.” Iranian diplomatic spokesman Esmail Baghai said last Monday, "Given the importance of these issues, it is quite possible that many parties will show goodwill and willingness to help in solving various problems." Thus, the statements coming from Iran show that there may be optimism in seeing Moscow as a mediator as Tehran declared that it does not trust the West. Whether or not Putin's Russia will be able to rehabilitate itself in the global framework by posing as a peacemaker amid enormous criticism for its three-year aggression against Ukraine - we will know sooner than later.

US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Donald Trump. Russia condemned the attacks and Iranian Foreign minister said that he will meet Putin soon: Are we at a brink of another proxy war?

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The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Sunday (June 22) that Israeli Air Force fighter jets flew over Iranian territory and began striking storage facilities containing long-range surface-to-surface missiles, known as “Khorramshahr,” in the Yazd area - for the first time. Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, and Head of Air Operations, Brig. Gen. Gilad Keinan, commanded the strike in real-time from the IAF control room. This comes after Iran launched in what it described as the “20th wave” of retaliatory strikes on Israel using a wave of missile attacks including the powerful ‘Khorramshahr-4’. Israel's Operation Rising Lion entered tenth day today.&nbsp;&nbsp;"In broad daylight, we surprised the ‘Imam Hussein’ missile headquarters in central Iran, the furthest target we’ve struck to date. We destroyed Khorramshahr missiles before they were launched at Israel and struck tunnels used to store the missiles. We are continuing waves of strikes across Iran, disrupting the enemy’s ability to launch salvos into Israeli territory, degrading their firepower capabilities, and operating decisively to defend the Israeli home front and reduce rocket fire,” IDF said in a statement.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, the IDF reported that approximately 30 IAF fighter jets, with guidance from the IDF Intelligence Directorate, struck dozens of military targets throughout Iran on Sunday with over 60 munitions. In parallel, missile launchers were struck in Isfahan, Bushehr, and Ahvaz. Strikes were also conducted on military sites involved in the production of aerial defense batteries, the ‘Third Brigade’ UAV command center, and a UAV storage facility near the command centre.<h2>What is Khorramshahr?</h2>Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) said that among the many missiles used in the wave of strikes was the deadly Khorramshahr-4 missile, also called Kheibar. The Khorramshahr-4 missile is an Iranian liquid-fuelled, medium-range ballistic missile developed by the Iranian state-owned defence company Aerospace Industries Organisation (AIO). The Khorramshahr-4 missile was first test-fired in January 2017 and publicly displayed at a September 2017 military parade in Tehran. A variant of Khorramshahr with a smaller and lighter re-entry vehicle than the previous version was paraded in Tehran in September 2019. According to Iranian officials, the missile has a range of 2,000 km and is capable of carrying multiple warheads of up to 1,800 kg.<h2>US hits Iran in major escalation&nbsp;</h2>In a major escalation of tensions in West Asia, the US bombed three nuclear sites - Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan - in Iran and warned the Islamic Republic of more "precision strikes" if it did not end its conflict with Israel. This came days after the US president said that he would decide within ‘two weeks’ if he needs to bomb Iran. The US strike came on the ninth day of Operation Rising Lion, under which Israel hit several nuclear facilities inside Iran, killing top military officials and nuclear scientists. The Israel Defence Forces said that US strikes “were in coordination with the IDF” and it was a “crucial step stopping the Iranian regime's aggression.”

Iran used ‘Khorramshahr - 4’ in its 20th wave” of retaliatory strikes on Israel. In response, Israel hit Khorramshahr missile storage facilities near Yazd for first time

The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Sunday (June 22) that Israeli Air Force fighter jets flew over Iranian territory and began striking storage facilities containing long-range surface-to-surface missiles, known as “Khorramshahr,” in the Yazd area - for the first time. Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, and Head of Air Operations, Brig. Gen. Gilad Keinan, commanded the strike in real-time from the IAF control room. This comes after Iran launched in what it described as the “20th wave” of retaliatory strikes on Israel using a wave of missile attacks including the powerful ‘Khorramshahr-4’. Israel's Operation Rising Lion entered tenth day today. "In broad daylight, we surprised the ‘Imam Hussein’ missile headquarters in central Iran, the furthest target we’ve struck to date. We destroyed Khorramshahr missiles before they were launched at Israel and struck tunnels used to store the missiles. We are continuing waves of strikes across Iran, disrupting the enemy’s ability to launch salvos into Israeli territory, degrading their firepower capabilities, and operating decisively to defend the Israeli home front and reduce rocket fire,” IDF said in a statement. Earlier in the day, the IDF reported that approximately 30 IAF fighter jets, with guidance from the IDF Intelligence Directorate, struck dozens of military targets throughout Iran on Sunday with over 60 munitions. In parallel, missile launchers were struck in Isfahan, Bushehr, and Ahvaz. Strikes were also conducted on military sites involved in the production of aerial defense batteries, the ‘Third Brigade’ UAV command center, and a UAV storage facility near the command centre. What is Khorramshahr? Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) said that among the many missiles used in the wave of strikes was the deadly Khorramshahr-4 missile, also called Kheibar. The Khorramshahr-4 missile is an Iranian liquid-fuelled, medium-range ballistic missile developed by the Iranian state-owned defence company Aerospace Industries Organisation (AIO). The Khorramshahr-4 missile was first test-fired in January 2017 and publicly displayed at a September 2017 military parade in Tehran. A variant of Khorramshahr with a smaller and lighter re-entry vehicle than the previous version was paraded in Tehran in September 2019. According to Iranian officials, the missile has a range of 2,000 km and is capable of carrying multiple warheads of up to 1,800 kg. US hits Iran in major escalation In a major escalation of tensions in West Asia, the US bombed three nuclear sites - Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan - in Iran and warned the Islamic Republic of more "precision strikes" if it did not end its conflict with Israel. This came days after the US president said that he would decide within ‘two weeks’ if he needs to bomb Iran. The US strike came on the ninth day of Operation Rising Lion, under which Israel hit several nuclear facilities inside Iran, killing top military officials and nuclear scientists. The Israel Defence Forces said that US strikes “were in coordination with the IDF” and it was a “crucial step stopping the Iranian regime's aggression.”

Iran used ‘Khorramshahr - 4’ in its 20th wave” of retaliatory strikes on Israel. In response, Israel hit Khorramshahr missile storage facilities near Yazd for first time

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jun 21) warned Iran not to respond after US strikes targeted its main nuclear enrichment facilities in attacks he called a "spectacular military success."&nbsp;After US joined Israel in its ongoing airstrikes on Iran, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (IAEA) issued a statement saying the Israeli attacks on the nuclear sites of the Islamic Republic are a violation of international law.&nbsp;&nbsp;US President Donald Trump, in his first address to the nation after the United States' strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, called Tehran the 'bully of the Middle East.' Trump said that Iran's nuclear sites were “completely and totally obliterated”.&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-warns-iran-after-us-bombs-nuclear-sites-retaliation-will-be-met-with-greater-force-1750560847555">Trump warns Iran after US bombs nuclear sites: Retaliation will be met with 'greater force'</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250622/image-1750560902095.jpg?rect=(0,90,1420,1065)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump warns Iran after US bombs nuclear sites: Retaliation will be met with 'greater force'"></figure>US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jun 21) warned Iran not to respond after US strikes targeted its main nuclear enrichment facilities in attacks he called a "spectacular military success." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-us-attacks-on-tehran-s-nuclear-sites-are-violation-of-international-law-iran-s-atomic-agency-1750563530502">Israel, US attacks on Tehran's nuclear sites are violation of international law: IAEA</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250622/image-1750563804274.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Israel, US attacks on Tehran's nuclear sites are violation of international law: IAEA"></figure>After US joined Israel in its ongoing airstrikes on Iran, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (IAEA) issued a statement saying the Israeli attacks on the nuclear sites of the Islamic Republic are a violation of international law. It said that the attacks by the "Zionist enemy," since the conflict escalated, targeted Iran's nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-iran-bully-of-middle-east-says-nuclear-sites-completely-obliterated-in-address-to-nation-after-us-strikes-1750557128916">Trump calls Iran 'bully of Middle East,' says nuclear sites 'completely obliterated' in address to nation after US strikes</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250622/image-1750558475406.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump calls Iran 'bully of Middle East,' says nuclear sites 'completely obliterated' in address to nation after US strikes"></figure>US President Donald Trump, in his first address to the nation after the United States' strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, called Tehran the 'bully of the Middle East.' Trump said that Iran's nuclear sites were “completely and totally obliterated”. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-first-comes-strength-then-comes-peace-netanyahu-hails-trump-s-bold-decision-after-us-strikes-iran-1750559109099">‘First comes strength, then comes peace’: Netanyahu hails Trump’s ‘bold decision’ after US strikes Iran</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250622/image-1750559196595.jpg?rect=(0,131,762,571)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘First comes strength, then comes peace’: Netanyahu hails Trump’s ‘bold decision’ after US strikes Iran"></figure>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Jun 22) hailed US President Donald Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear sites in Iran. In a video message, Netanyahu said that the US has “done what no other country on earth could do.”&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH | Trump condemns Iran as regional bully after attack on Iran's nuclear sites&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-condemns-iran-as-regional-bully-after-attack-on-iran-s-nuclear-sites-us-strikes-iran-1750562738249/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-condemns-iran-as-regional-bully-after-attack-on-iran-s-nuclear-sites-us-strikes-iran-1750562738249/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jun 21) warned Iran not to respond after US strikes targeted its main nuclear enrichment facilities in attacks he called a "spectacular military success." After US joined Israel in its ongoing airstrikes on Iran, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (IAEA) issued a statement saying the Israeli attacks on the nuclear sites of the Islamic Republic are a violation of international law. US President Donald Trump, in his first address to the nation after the United States' strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, called Tehran the 'bully of the Middle East.' Trump said that Iran's nuclear sites were “completely and totally obliterated”. Click on the headlines to read more Trump warns Iran after US bombs nuclear sites: Retaliation will be met with 'greater force' US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jun 21) warned Iran not to respond after US strikes targeted its main nuclear enrichment facilities in attacks he called a "spectacular military success." Israel, US attacks on Tehran's nuclear sites are violation of international law: IAEA After US joined Israel in its ongoing airstrikes on Iran, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (IAEA) issued a statement saying the Israeli attacks on the nuclear sites of the Islamic Republic are a violation of international law. It said that the attacks by the "Zionist enemy," since the conflict escalated, targeted Iran's nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Trump calls Iran 'bully of Middle East,' says nuclear sites 'completely obliterated' in address to nation after US strikes US President Donald Trump, in his first address to the nation after the United States' strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, called Tehran the 'bully of the Middle East.' Trump said that Iran's nuclear sites were “completely and totally obliterated”. ‘First comes strength, then comes peace’: Netanyahu hails Trump’s ‘bold decision’ after US strikes Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Jun 22) hailed US President Donald Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear sites in Iran. In a video message, Netanyahu said that the US has “done what no other country on earth could do.” WATCH | Trump condemns Iran as regional bully after attack on Iran's nuclear sites https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-condemns-iran-as-regional-bully-after-attack-on-iran-s-nuclear-sites-us-strikes-iran-1750562738249/embed

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Oil prices retreated slightly on Friday after US President Donald Trump signalled that a decision on whether to launch a military strike on Iran would be made within two weeks.&nbsp;&nbsp;The announcement tempered immediate fears of escalation, even as fighting between Israel and Iran continues to intensify.&nbsp;Brent crude fell toward $77 a barrel, trimming gains from earlier in the week, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) held steady near $74. The pullback followed a volatile week in the energy markets, driven by heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East.&nbsp;As reported by Bloomberg, Trump’s dictated message, conveyed through White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, said there remained a “substantial chance of negotiations” with Tehran. Leavitt added that the timeline for a final decision was still open, but the administration expected to act within two weeks.<h2>A volatile week in the oil market</h2>Oil futures experienced significant swings over the past five days. According to Bloomberg, price volatility spiked, timespreads widened sharply, and bullish call options surged briefly surpassing levels seen during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.&nbsp;Brent had closed nearly 3 per cent higher on Thursday, following concerns of a potential US strike over the weekend. However, Trump’s statement late Thursday helped ease some of those fears and brought a temporary pause to the market rally.&nbsp;Analysts say prices remain elevated due to geopolitical premiums. Goldman Sachs estimates that ongoing conflict in the Middle East is adding about $10 a barrel to crude benchmarks.<h2>Israel–Iran conflict: Infrastructure intact, tensions rising</h2>The broader context for market volatility is the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.&nbsp;As per Reuters, Israel has carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities in recent days, including targets near Natanz, Arak, and air defence sites around Tehran. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israeli cities, including an airstrike that hit Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, injuring dozens of civilians.&nbsp;While the attacks have caused extensive damage to infrastructure and led to civilian casualties on both sides, Iran’s oil production and export infrastructure have so far remained unaffected. Satellite images reviewed by Bloomberg suggest that crude storage tanks at Kharg Island, Iran’s main export terminal, are full, indicating the country is moving oil out rapidly amid fears of wider sanctions or conflict.&nbsp;The biggest strategic concern remains the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which about 20 per cent of global oil supply flows. So far, there are no signs of disruption, but markets continue to monitor the region closely.<h2>What next?</h2>According to Reuters, senior US officials have been preparing for potential military action, but internal discussions point to a cautious approach, balancing strategic objectives with the risk of further regional instability. Trump’s two-week timeline appears to be aimed at allowing room for diplomatic outreach while keeping pressure on Tehran.&nbsp;Market analysts expect oil prices to remain in the $70–$80 range in the near term, with risk premiums rising if the conflict escalates further or if US involvement becomes imminent.&nbsp;(With inputs from the agencies) &nbsp;

Brent crude slid towards $77 per barrel, while WTI stayed near $74. The market experienced significant volatility and price swings due to geopolitical tensions. 

Oil prices retreated slightly on Friday after US President Donald Trump signalled that a decision on whether to launch a military strike on Iran would be made within two weeks. The announcement tempered immediate fears of escalation, even as fighting between Israel and Iran continues to intensify. Brent crude fell toward $77 a barrel, trimming gains from earlier in the week, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) held steady near $74. The pullback followed a volatile week in the energy markets, driven by heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East. As reported by Bloomberg, Trump’s dictated message, conveyed through White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, said there remained a “substantial chance of negotiations” with Tehran. Leavitt added that the timeline for a final decision was still open, but the administration expected to act within two weeks. A volatile week in the oil market Oil futures experienced significant swings over the past five days. According to Bloomberg, price volatility spiked, timespreads widened sharply, and bullish call options surged briefly surpassing levels seen during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Brent had closed nearly 3 per cent higher on Thursday, following concerns of a potential US strike over the weekend. However, Trump’s statement late Thursday helped ease some of those fears and brought a temporary pause to the market rally. Analysts say prices remain elevated due to geopolitical premiums. Goldman Sachs estimates that ongoing conflict in the Middle East is adding about $10 a barrel to crude benchmarks. Israel–Iran conflict: Infrastructure intact, tensions rising The broader context for market volatility is the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. As per Reuters, Israel has carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities in recent days, including targets near Natanz, Arak, and air defence sites around Tehran. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israeli cities, including an airstrike that hit Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, injuring dozens of civilians. While the attacks have caused extensive damage to infrastructure and led to civilian casualties on both sides, Iran’s oil production and export infrastructure have so far remained unaffected. Satellite images reviewed by Bloomberg suggest that crude storage tanks at Kharg Island, Iran’s main export terminal, are full, indicating the country is moving oil out rapidly amid fears of wider sanctions or conflict. The biggest strategic concern remains the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which about 20 per cent of global oil supply flows. So far, there are no signs of disruption, but markets continue to monitor the region closely. What next? According to Reuters, senior US officials have been preparing for potential military action, but internal discussions point to a cautious approach, balancing strategic objectives with the risk of further regional instability. Trump’s two-week timeline appears to be aimed at allowing room for diplomatic outreach while keeping pressure on Tehran. Market analysts expect oil prices to remain in the $70–$80 range in the near term, with risk premiums rising if the conflict escalates further or if US involvement becomes imminent. (With inputs from the agencies)

Oil prices dipped slightly as President Trump suggested a decision on a potential military strike on Iran would come in two weeks, alleviating immediate escalation fears amidst ongoing conflict.

Oil prices drop as Trump signals two-week window on Iran action

Israel-Iran War: 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.&nbsp;This came just days after Shadmani was appointed to the post after the assassination of the predecessor by Israel.&nbsp;On June 13, the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, appointed Shadmani after the previous head of the IRGC, Lt. Gen. Gholamali Rashid, was killed.&nbsp;"In view of Lt. Gen. Gholamali Rashid’s martyrdom at the hands of the vile Zionist regime, and in light of Major General Ali Shadmani's meritorious services &amp; valuable experience, I confer the rank of Major Gen. &amp; appoint him Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya (pbuh) Central HQ," Khamenei wrote in his post on the social media platform X while announcing the new head.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In view of Lt. Gen. Gholamali Rashid’s martyrdom at the hands of the vile Zionist regime, and in light of Major General Ali Shadmani&#39;s meritorious services &amp; valuable experience, I confer the rank of Major Gen. &amp; appoint him Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya (pbuh) Central HQ. <a href="https://t.co/4dTDCKx66P">pic.twitter.com/4dTDCKx66P</a>&mdash; Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) <a href="https://twitter.com/khamenei_ir/status/1933460440836620631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Israeli military said Shadmani was &nbsp;Iran’s most senior military commander. IDF called the commander &nbsp;“war chief of staff,” and considered the closest remaining military figure to Iran’s supreme leader.&nbsp;“He commanded both the Revolutionary Guards and the Iranian Armed Forces,” the IDF said.&nbsp;Israel also alleged that under his leadership, the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters “was responsible for managing combat operations and approving Iran’s attack plans.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">For the second time in 5 days— the IDF has eliminated Iran’s War-Time Chief of Staff, the regime’s top military commander. Ali Shadmani, Iran’s senior-most military official and Khamenei’s closest military advisor, was killed in an IAF strike in central Tehran, following precise… <a href="https://t.co/Bq6Z49zeCj">pic.twitter.com/Bq6Z49zeCj</a>&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/1934863338732716074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

IDF claimed, “In his various roles, he had a direct influence on Iran’s offensive plans targeting the State of Israel."&nbsp;This came after world leaders at the G7 Summit 2025 issued a joint statement saying that in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, Tel Aviv has the “right to defend itself.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The statement published by Canada said, "We, the leaders of the G7, reiterate our commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East. In this context, we affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel."&nbsp;Who was Ali Shadmani?&nbsp;As claimed by the IDF, Shadmani was a close aide of Khamenei and was the top commander of Iran.He had served as the Commander of the Emergency Command of the Iranian Armed Forces and had both - the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian army - under his command.&nbsp;“At the start of the operation, he was appointed to command the Iranian Armed Forces after his predecessor, Alaa Ali Rashid, was eliminated in the opening strike of Operation "Rising Lion”,” IDF said.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Israel claims it has killed top Iranian commander Ali Shadmani in overnight airstrike

Israel-Iran War: 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. On June 13, the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, appointed Shadmani after the previous head of the IRGC, Lt. Gen. Gholamali Rashid, was killed. "In view of Lt. Gen. Gholamali Rashid’s martyrdom at the hands of the vile Zionist regime, and in light of Major General Ali Shadmani's meritorious services & valuable experience, I confer the rank of Major Gen. & appoint him Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya (pbuh) Central HQ," Khamenei wrote in his post on the social media platform X while announcing the new head.

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

Who was Ali Shadmani? Israel claims it has killed newly appointed top Iranian commander and Khamenei aide in overnight airstrike

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