The proceedings started at 8:00 am local time (0430 GMT) in the capital Tehran as government offices and many businesses were closed on Saturday for the occasion.

Iran holds mass funeral for military leaders killed in Israeli strikes

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio assumed an aggressive counteroffensive against the leaked preliminary Pentagon report that said that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites only set the nation's nuclear programme back by a few months.

Rubio, Hegseth admit US intel on Iran strikes is real — but there's a catch. Here's what they said

Citing people in the know, reports suggest that Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles were moved before US President Donald Trump ordered strikes that could destroy them. 

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The war between Israel and Iran has entered its second week and new heights as the US enters the conflict, striking Iran. For the latest Middle East conflict updates, stay connected to WION.

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Iran FM spokesman says nuclear sites 'badly damaged' in strikes

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NATO chief stands by praise for US attacks on Iran

Iranian parliament backs bill to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

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Iran arrested 700 "mercenaries" working for Israel throughout 12-day conflict, state media says

As Iran and Israel wake up Wednesday morning, a ceasefire brokered by Qatar appears to be holding

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Iran hangs 3 men accused of spying for Israel

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US Vice President JD Vance says Trump’s actions in Iran avoided ‘another protracted war’

UK to reintroduce nuclear weapon-capable aircraft under NATO

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards deny reports of drone attack in Tabriz

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Turkish President Erdogan meets Trump, hails Iran-Israel truce

Israeli intel assesses that Iran’s nuclear program set back ‘several years,’ but not destroyed 

Netanyahu claims ‘historic victory,’ says ‘we sent Iran’s nuclear programme down the drain’

Israel will uphold ceasefire with Iran, Israeli defence minister Katz tells Hegseth

Iran president announces ‘end of 12-day war’

Iran-Israel ceasefire 'must hold', says UK PM Keir Starmer

 IDF chief hails ‘phenomenal achievement,’ but says ‘campaign against Iran is not over’

Iran still has ‘tactical capability’ to threaten US, says military official

 Iran president says Israel, US ‘cannot impose unjust aspirations by force’

'Israel and Iran wanted to stop the war, equally!' Trump says

China says supports Iran in achieving a 'genuine ceasefire'

Iran president says will respect ceasefire if Israel does

'Israel forcefully attacked in the heart of Tehran': Netanyahu says it happened after Iran launched a barrage of missiles

Israel 'refrained' from further strikes on Iran after Trump call

Trump says he does not want "regime change" in Iran

Qatar to take 'diplomatic and legal' action against Iran after attack  

Trump insists ceasefire is 'in effect' 

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'Both Israel, Iran violated ceasefire': Trump says before leaving for NATO Summit 

Air India issues new advisory:  Airline will progressively resume flights to and from Middle East from June 25

'Ceasefire violations UNACCEPTABLE': Qatar PM says Israel-Iran must 'respect' the agreement amid shaky ceasefire

'The matter should be contained as soon as possible': Qatar PM

'All must agree to the agreement and must respect': Qatar PM

'We should look at the development in the region': Qatar PM

'We strongly and vehemently condemns Iran's attack on US base near Doha': Qatari PM

Qatar PM condemns 'Israel's violation' of ceasefire 

Qatari PM and Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam hold joint news conference

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European stocks jump after Israel agrees Iran ceasefire

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Iran state TV says Israeli strike killed nuclear scientist 

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Iranian strikes leave three people dead, several wounded in Israel

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Iran media says overnight Israeli strike killed nine people in north

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Indian Air Force evacuates Indian nationals from Jordan and Egypt amid tensions in Middle East

Operation Sindhu: An IAF C-17 flight evacuated 165 Indian nationals from Israel 

After missile barrages, Iranian television says ceasefire in effect; no comment from Israel

Sirens sound in Haifa, central Israel as Iran fires 6th salvo of ballistic missiles

Netanyahu asks ministers to avoid comment on Iran ceasefire

Ex US official says Trump’s Iran-Israel deal ‘neither verifiable nor permanent’

IndiGo issues a travel advisory

Explosions over Tel Aviv as sirens blare in central Israel

Israeli army says Iranian missiles fired at Israel 'short while ago'

Qatar Airways resumes its flights: Report

NO 'agreement' on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations: Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi 

Drone targets Iraq's Taji military base, no casualties: State news agency says

Air Force intercepted four unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran: IDF

Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran

Israeli military issues new evacuation warning for residents of district in Tehran 

Protesters in Athens gather outside US embassy to condemn strikes on Iran

Iranians celebrate after missiles fired towards US airbase in Qatar

French FM denounces 'dangerous escalation' after Iran's attack on US military base in Qatar

French President Macron highlights risk of 'uncontrolled escalation' in Middle East

Qatar Defence Ministry official says seven missiles from Iran

Khamenei says Iran will not submit to anyone’s aggression

Iran's attack a blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty, says Jordan

UAE condemns Iran attack on Qatar

Israel-Iran war updates | Trump to hold talks with Iran 'next week'

The most important difference between the end of Operation Sindoor and the truce announcement of Trump is that, India declared that its military objective had been achieved

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The group ‘Human Rights Activists’ says that at least 950 people have died across Iran due to Israeli airstrikes. Of the dead, it says it has identified 380 as civilians and 253 to be members of Iran's security forces.

Iran says 400 dead—rights group claims over 950 killed, around 3,500 wounded in Israeli strikes

The warning comes amid fears of a broader regional blowback after the US on Saturday (Jun 21) launched devastating air strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure. 

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According to officials, the aircraft had already completed passenger boarding and had begun taxiing toward the runway when a technical issue was reported.

Air India Express flight IX-195 aborts takeoff at Jaipur after technical glitch

At first glance, building a nuclear bomb might seem straightforward: gather enough radioactive material, and a chain reaction can trigger an explosion. But in reality, the hardest and most complex step is acquiring and refining the right material—either enriched uranium or plutonium.

What it takes to make a nuclear bomb—and why Israel is trying to stop Iran

As per the US State Department, the rapidly escalating Middle East crisis could put people travelling or living abroad at an increased security risk. The advisory warned of "potential for demonstrations against US citizens and interests abroad".

US issues global security alert for citizens as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to spiral

This 19th phase of "Operation True Promise 3," as per reports, includes swarms of suicide drones aimed at "strategic targets" in both northern and southern Israel.

Iran warns of escalation, launches 19th wave of Operation 'True Promise 3' against Israel

As the US officially enters the Israel-Iran conflict, Tehran or its proxies, including Hezbollah, could potentially activate sleeper cells on US soil. But what exactly are sleeper cells? Here's all you need to know.

Explained: What are Iranian sleeper cells—and why is the FBI on high alert?

The fresh missile launch marks a swift retaliatory response by Tehran after the US assault on its key nuclear sites of Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. It comes despite US President Donald Trump's warnings against any retaliation.

Iran hits back: 86 injured as Tehran fires 30 missiles at Israel despite Trump's warning against retaliating after US strikes on nuclear sites

As per reports, this dramatic escalation of the Israel-Iran war was done by Trump without authorisation from the US Congress and the Pentagon.

Did Trump bypass Congress and Pentagon to attack Iran nuclear sites? Reports suggest so

At around 8 pm ET, users across the US and abroad began seeing error messages when attempting to access the platform. "Network failed," the app read. "Please try again."

Trump breaks Truth Social! Social media platform crashes as Trump announces US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

"Any retaliation by Iran against the United States of America will be met with force far greater than what was witnessed tonight," Trump posted on social media after making a late-night address to the nation from the White House.

Trump warns Iran after US bombs nuclear sites: Retaliation will be met with 'greater force'

"There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days. Remember there are many targets left," Trump said in a late-night address to the nation.

Trump says there will either be peace or great 'tragedy for Iran,' warns 'many targets left'

US President Donald Trump is addressing citizens after US successfully carried out strikes on Iran nuclear sites

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In the interview, Director General Grossi answering the question on nuclear weapons in Iran, said, "We did not have any proof of a systematic effort to move into a nuclear weapon."

'Did not have any proof of effort to move into a nuclear weapon': IAEA Chief on Iran

Lauding Shahriyari's killing as a "severe blow to the ability of the terrorist organisations surrounding Israel," the IDF said that the "heavy damage" wrought by Israeli forces would cripple their ability "regroup and strengthen".

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Calling it a "major achievement" and retribution for the October 7 attack, Katz said that Izadi "funded and armed Hamas ahead of the October 7 massacre".

Who was Mohammed Izadi? Israel claims top IRGC commander who armed Hamas for Oct 7 attack, eliminated in Qom airstrike

The war between Israel and Iran has entered its second week, with Israel's military leader predicting a "prolonged campaign". For the latest Middle East conflict updates, stay connected to WION.

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Another flight from Mashhad, Iran to leave for New Delhi

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Lauding the successful evacuation, Indian Minister of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal on X said, "A special evacuation flight from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan landed in New Delhi at 0300 hrs on 21st June, bringing Indians from Iran home."

Operation Sindhu: India evacuates 517 nationals from Iran as war rages in the Middle East

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