Israel-Iran War: After leaving the G7 Summit in Canada abruptly amid the Israel-Iran war, the US President Donald Trump said that he did not leave to work on the ceasefire.&nbsp;"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.

'Much bigger than that': Trump says he didn't leave G7 Summit for Israel-Iran ceasefire, says Macron 'always gets it wro

"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;This came after the French President Emmanuel Macron claimed that the American president left the summit before time to work on a ceasefire deal between war-torn Israel and Iran.&nbsp;Not only this, after leaving the summit, Trump also posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, "evacuate Tehran." The comment made a chaotic situation as it came during Israel's reported strike in Tehran.&nbsp;&nbsp;“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. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote on his social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;'Israel has a right to defend itself'&nbsp;After Trump left, the G7 leaders issued a joint statement saying that Israel has "a right to defend itself." 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;Moreover, the statement said that it's Iran which is the " principal source of regional instability and terror.""We also affirm the importance of the protection of civilians," the statement read. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Much bigger than that: Trump says he did not leave G7 Summit for Israel-Iran ceasefire, says Macron always gets it wrong

Israel-Iran War: After leaving the G7 Summit in Canada abruptly amid the Israel-Iran war, the US President Donald Trump said that he did not leave to work on the 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.

&nbsp;After leaving the G7 Summit in Canada abruptly amid the Israel-Iran war, the US President Donald Trump said that he did not leave to work on the ceasefire. He said there's something “much bigger than that."&nbsp;

'Much bigger than that': Trump says he didn't leave G7 Summit for Israel-Iran ceasefire, says Macron 'always gets it wrong'

Israel-Iran War: Amid the tensions around the Israel-Iran war, Cristiano Ronaldo - awarded with "Best Middle East Player" in football - sent a unique gift and a message to the US President Donald Trump. The &nbsp;Portuguese footballer sent the American president a signed jersey at the G7 meeting in Canada’s Kananaskis. In phots and videos circulated on social media showed Trump showing the jersey to the cameras, revealing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s message on the back of it.&nbsp;"To President Donald J Trump. Praying for peace,” the jersey said in the message signed by Ronaldo.Ronaldo has long been vocal about peace in the Middle East and in the world. Earlier, he had spoken about the Gaza conflict as well. His message to Trump, when the US president was at the G7 Summit in Canada, having the Israel-Iran conflict as one of the major topics of discussion, made a huge impact.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Trump receives a signed jersey by <a href="https://twitter.com/Cristiano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cristiano</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/eucopresident?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eucopresident</a>! <a href="https://t.co/n6I3zGQLEH">pic.twitter.com/n6I3zGQLEH</a>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1934723852166434872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;'Israel has a right to defend itself'&nbsp;The G7 leaders issued a joint statement saying that Israel has "a right to defend itself." 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;Moreover, the statement said that it's Iran which is the " principal source of regional instability and terror."&nbsp;"We also affirm the importance of the protection of civilians," the statement read.&nbsp;“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,” the statement said. &nbsp;

Cristiano Ronaldo sends special gift and a message to Trump at G7 Summit amid Israel-Iran war

Israel-Iran War: Amid the tensions around the Israel-Iran war, Cristiano Ronaldo - awarded with "Best Middle East Player" in football - sent a unique gift and a message to the US President Donald Trump. The Portuguese footballer sent the American president a signed jersey at the G7 meeting in Canada’s Kananaskis. In phots and videos circulated on social media showed Trump showing the jersey to the cameras, revealing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s message on the back of it. "To President Donald J Trump. Praying for peace,” the jersey said in the message signed by Ronaldo. Ronaldo has long been vocal about peace in the Middle East and in the world. Earlier, he had spoken about the Gaza conflict as well. His message to Trump, when the US president was at the G7 Summit in Canada, having the Israel-Iran conflict as one of the major topics of discussion, made a huge impact.

Amid the tensions around the Israel-Iran war, Cristiano Ronaldo - awarded with "Best Middle East Player" in football - sent a unique gift and a message to the US President Donald Trump.

Israel-Iran War: After US President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit abruptly on Monday (June 16) and posted "evacuate Tehran," chaos erupted as at the same time - Israel reportedly launched an airstrike on the Iranian capital. Trump's comment ignited fear that the US might be planning to strike Iran with Israel. But the White House later claimed that Trump's comment was just a message to convey the urgency of the need for Iran to come to the negotiation table.&nbsp;A white House official talked to the news agency CNN after Trump left the G7 Summit and said that the 78-year-old American president left the Canadian summit due to the Israel-Iran war tensions, as said by his administration.&nbsp;This came after Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he "told" Iran to sign a deal."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. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote.&nbsp;US to strike Iran?&nbsp;After Trump directed the NSC and Situation Room to be readied, an official told CBS News that America is not joining Israel in its military actions against the Islamic nation.&nbsp;“American Forces are maintaining their defensive posture &amp; that has not changed. We will protect American troops and our interests,” Sean Parnell, chief Pentagon spokesperson, wrote on the social media platform X.This is after "White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt &nbsp;posted on X, “President Trump will return to Washington tonight so he can attend to many important matters."&nbsp;US ‘could get involved’&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, during an interview with ABC News, the US president said, "We're not involved in it. It's possible we could get involved. But we are not at this moment involved."&nbsp;Although the US president denied commenting on the reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had urged the US to join the war.&nbsp;During the interview, Trump said he had a lengthy call with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, a day earlier to discuss, in large part, the conflict in the Middle East.&nbsp;&nbsp;

US to strike Iran soon? Here is what Pentagon said on Trump evacuate Tehran comment amid Israel-Iran war  

Israel-Iran War: After US President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit abruptly on Monday (June 16) and posted "evacuate Tehran," chaos erupted as at the same time - Israel reportedly launched an airstrike on the Iranian capital. Trump's comment ignited fear that the US might be planning to strike Iran with Israel. But the White House later claimed that Trump's comment was just a message to convey the urgency of the need for Iran to come to the negotiation table. A white House official talked to the news agency CNN after Trump left the G7 Summit and said that the 78-year-old American president left the Canadian summit due to the Israel-Iran war tensions, as said by his administration. This came after Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he "told" Iran to sign a deal. "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. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote. US to strike Iran? After Trump directed the NSC and Situation Room to be readied, an official told CBS News that America is not joining Israel in its military actions against the Islamic nation. “American Forces are maintaining their defensive posture & that has not changed. We will protect American troops and our interests,” Sean Parnell, chief Pentagon spokesperson, wrote on the social media platform X. This is after "White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X, “President Trump will return to Washington tonight so he can attend to many important matters." US ‘could get involved’ Earlier, during an interview with ABC News, the US president said, "We're not involved in it. It's possible we could get involved. But we are not at this moment involved." Although the US president denied commenting on the reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had urged the US to join the war. During the interview, Trump said he had a lengthy call with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, a day earlier to discuss, in large part, the conflict in the Middle East.

After US President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit abruptly on Monday (June 16) and posted "evacuate Tehran," chaos erupted as at the same time - Israel reportedly launched an airstrike on the Iranian capital.&nbsp;

US to strike Iran soon? Here's what Pentagon said on Trump's 'evacuate Tehran' comment amid Israel-Iran war

Israel is carrying out assassinations in Iran using mobile phone tracking technology, according to Iranian media reports.&nbsp;“Israel uses mobile tracking to assassinate individuals in Iran. It previously killed Ismail Haniyeh the same way in Tehran,” the Iranian military-run Fars News Agency said on Monday.&nbsp;Hamas’s former political leader Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran in July last year in an assassination, was atrriubuted to Israel.&nbsp;The news agency Fars, which is affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, added that location of individuals can still be reveal even if their mobile phones are turned off.Following the reports, political and government officials in Tehran have been urged to stop using their phones.&nbsp;The tensions between Israel and Iran have been escalating, with both sides engaging in military operations, threatening the peace and stability in the region. Despite international calls for restraint and de-escalation, the exchange of missiles and drones attacks continued for a fourth night.&nbsp;On the night of Monday (Jun 16), Iran launched a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, two major cities of Israel, Iranian state media reported.&nbsp;The Israeli military on Monday (Jun 16) struck the headquarters of Iranian state television in northern Tehran during its live broadcast. They had earlier issued an evacuation warning for the area.&nbsp;Iran has said at least 224 people have been killed and more than 1,200 wounded due to Israeli strikes. The Israeli prime minister’s office reported that 24 people have been killed while 300 have been injured due to Iran’s missiles and drone attacks.&nbsp;Following a strike, Israel said it hit command centres for Iran’s expeditionary branch of the Revolutionary Guard, the Quds Force, which coordinates support for proxy forces across the region.&nbsp;Israel had also targeted Iran's energy production facilities and manufacturing plants on Sunday in what is described as the heaviest wave of attacks yet.&nbsp;In a press conference shortly before, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was “changing the face of the Middle East” with its military operations against the Iranian regime.

The tensions between Israel and Iran have been escalating, with both sides engaging in military operations, threatening the peace and stability in the region.

Israel is carrying out assassinations in Iran using mobile phone tracking technology, according to Iranian media reports. “Israel uses mobile tracking to assassinate individuals in Iran. It previously killed Ismail Haniyeh the same way in Tehran,” the Iranian military-run Fars News Agency said on Monday. Hamas’s former political leader Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran in July last year in an assassination, was atrriubuted to Israel. The news agency Fars, which is affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, added that location of individuals can still be reveal even if their mobile phones are turned off. Following the reports, political and government officials in Tehran have been urged to stop using their phones. The tensions between Israel and Iran have been escalating, with both sides engaging in military operations, threatening the peace and stability in the region. Despite international calls for restraint and de-escalation, the exchange of missiles and drones attacks continued for a fourth night. On the night of Monday (Jun 16), Iran launched a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, two major cities of Israel, Iranian state media reported. The Israeli military on Monday (Jun 16) struck the headquarters of Iranian state television in northern Tehran during its live broadcast. They had earlier issued an evacuation warning for the area. Iran has said at least 224 people have been killed and more than 1,200 wounded due to Israeli strikes. The Israeli prime minister’s office reported that 24 people have been killed while 300 have been injured due to Iran’s missiles and drone attacks. Following a strike, Israel said it hit command centres for Iran’s expeditionary branch of the Revolutionary Guard, the Quds Force, which coordinates support for proxy forces across the region. Israel had also targeted Iran's energy production facilities and manufacturing plants on Sunday in what is described as the heaviest wave of attacks yet. In a press conference shortly before, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was “changing the face of the Middle East” with its military operations against the Iranian regime.

The tensions between Israel and Iran have been escalating, with both sides engaging in military operations, threatening the peace and stability in the region.

Israel carrying out assassinations in Iran using ‘phone tracking’: Report

The White House on Monday (Jun 16) said that US President Donald Trump would be leaving the Group of Seven summit a day early due to developments in the Middle East. This comes as the military operations in Israel and Iran continue for a fourth night.&nbsp;“President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X.&nbsp;According to Reuters, a US official said that Trump will not sign a draft statement from G7 leaders calling for de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.&nbsp;The draft statement, seen by Reuters, states that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon and that Israel has the right to defend itself. It also commits to safeguarding market stability, including energy markets. Canadian and European diplomats said that world leaders at the G7 summit in Canada are continuing discussions on the conflict in the Middle East.&nbsp;In a post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump warned Iranians to evacuate Tehran, reiterating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s warnings amid the military conflict between Israel and Iran.&nbsp;"Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote during G7 summit in Canada, without providing further details.&nbsp;“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.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth announced that the United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its “defensive posture”.&nbsp;Talking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump expressed confidence that Iran would eventually sign a nuclear deal with the US, warning that Washington will be “doing something” once he leaves the international summit. He did not specify what possible actions the US plans to take. He added that Iran is not winning the conflict and should sign the deal “before it’s too late”.&nbsp;He reiterated Washington’s support for Israel, adding, “We’ve always supported Israel and Israel is doing very well here.”

According to Reuters, a US official said that Trump will not sign a draft statement from G7 leaders calling for de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.

The White House on Monday (Jun 16) said that US President Donald Trump would be leaving the Group of Seven summit a day early due to developments in the Middle East. This comes as the military operations in Israel and Iran continue for a fourth night. “President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X. According to Reuters, a US official said that Trump will not sign a draft statement from G7 leaders calling for de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict. The draft statement, seen by Reuters, states that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon and that Israel has the right to defend itself. It also commits to safeguarding market stability, including energy markets. Canadian and European diplomats said that world leaders at the G7 summit in Canada are continuing discussions on the conflict in the Middle East. In a post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump warned Iranians to evacuate Tehran, reiterating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s warnings amid the military conflict between Israel and Iran. "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote during G7 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. Meanwhile, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth announced that the United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its “defensive posture”. Talking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump expressed confidence that Iran would eventually sign a nuclear deal with the US, warning that Washington will be “doing something” once he leaves the international summit. He did not specify what possible actions the US plans to take. He added that Iran is not winning the conflict and should sign the deal “before it’s too late”. He reiterated Washington’s support for Israel, adding, “We’ve always supported Israel and Israel is doing very well here.”

According to Reuters, a US official said that Trump will not sign a draft statement from G7 leaders calling for de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.

‘Much was accomplished, but…’: White House says Trump to leave G7 summit early | Here's why

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.&nbsp;"Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social account during a Group of Seven summit in Canada, without providing further details.&nbsp;“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.&nbsp;This comes minutes later Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth announced that the United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its “defensive posture” as the deadly conflict between Israel and Iran continued for the fourth night.&nbsp;“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.”&nbsp;Shortly after, the White House announced that Trump would be leaving the G7 summit a day early due to developments in the Middle East.&nbsp;“President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X.&nbsp;According to Reuters, a US official said that Trump will not sign a draft statement from G7 leaders calling for de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.&nbsp;The draft statement, seen by Reuters, states that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon and that Israel has the right to defend itself. It also commits to safeguarding market stability, including energy markets. Canadian and European diplomats said that world leaders at the G7 summit in Canada are continuing discussions on the conflict in the Middle East.&nbsp;Talking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump expressed confidence that Iran would eventually sign a nuclear deal with the US, warning that Washington will be “doing something” once he leaves the international summit. He did not specify what possible actions the US plans to take.&nbsp;“As soon as I leave here, we're going to be doing something. But I have to leave here.”&nbsp;Trump also said that Iran was not winning its conflict with Israel and should re-enter negotiations “before it's too late”.&nbsp;He reiterated Washington’s support for Israel, adding, “We’ve always supported Israel and Israel is doing very well here.”

"Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social account during a Group of Seven summit in Canada, without providing further details.

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. This comes minutes later Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth announced that the United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its “defensive posture” as the deadly 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 would be leaving the G7 summit a day early due to developments in the Middle East. “President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X. According to Reuters, a US official said that Trump will not sign a draft statement from G7 leaders calling for de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict. The draft statement, seen by Reuters, states that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon and that Israel has the right to defend itself. It also commits to safeguarding market stability, including energy markets. Canadian and European diplomats said that world leaders at the G7 summit in Canada are continuing discussions on the conflict in the Middle East. Talking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump expressed confidence that Iran would eventually sign a nuclear deal with the US, warning that Washington will be “doing something” once he leaves the international summit. He did not specify what possible actions the US plans to take. “As soon as I leave here, we're going to be doing something. But I have to leave here.” Trump also said that Iran was not winning its conflict with Israel and should re-enter negotiations “before it's too late”. He reiterated Washington’s support for Israel, adding, “We’ve always supported Israel and Israel is doing very well here.”

"Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social account during a Group of Seven summit in Canada, without providing further details.

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

US President Donald Trump on Monday expressed his confidence that Iran would eventually sign a nuclear deal, warning that the US will be “doing something” once he leaves the G7 summit. He did not specify what possible actions the US plans to take.&nbsp;He made the comments while talking to reporters as he met with the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the summit in Canada.&nbsp;“I think a deal will be signed, or something will happen. But a deal will be signed,” Trump said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth announced that the US is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its “defensive posture”.&nbsp;“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.”&nbsp;Trump also said that Iran was not winning its conflict with Israel and should re-enter negotiations “before it's too late”.&nbsp;“They have to make a deal, and it's painful for both parties, but I'd say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it's too late,” Trump told reporters at a G7 summit in Canada.&nbsp;He reiterated Washington’s support for Israel, adding, “We’ve always supported Israel and Israel is doing very well here.”&nbsp;The conflict between Israel and Iran has taken the centre stage at the Group of Seven Summit as the military operation between the two Middle Eastern nations enters a fourth day.&nbsp;UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated that efforts to de-escalate the ongoing military actions between Israel and Iran.&nbsp;“We have to find a way to de-escalate the situation, notwithstanding the concerns that we all have about the nuclear program,” Starmer told British broadcaster Sky News. “Notwithstanding, we all accept Israel's right to self-defense, of course. But there must be de-escalation and that will be the central focus of much of the discussion today.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth announced that the US is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its “defensive posture”.

US President Donald Trump on Monday expressed his confidence that Iran would eventually sign a nuclear deal, warning that the US will be “doing something” once he leaves the G7 summit. He did not specify what possible actions the US plans to take. He made the comments while talking to reporters as he met with the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the summit in Canada. “I think a deal will be signed, or something will happen. But a deal will be signed,” Trump said. Meanwhile, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth announced that the US is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its “defensive posture”. “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.” Trump also said that Iran was not winning its conflict with Israel and should re-enter negotiations “before it's too late”. “They have to make a deal, and it's painful for both parties, but I'd say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it's too late,” Trump told reporters at a G7 summit in Canada. He reiterated Washington’s support for Israel, adding, “We’ve always supported Israel and Israel is doing very well here.” The conflict between Israel and Iran has taken the centre stage at the Group of Seven Summit as the military operation between the two Middle Eastern nations enters a fourth day. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated that efforts to de-escalate the ongoing military actions between Israel and Iran. “We have to find a way to de-escalate the situation, notwithstanding the concerns that we all have about the nuclear program,” Starmer told British broadcaster Sky News. “Notwithstanding, we all accept Israel's right to self-defense, of course. But there must be de-escalation and that will be the central focus of much of the discussion today.”

Meanwhile, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth announced that the US is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its “defensive posture”.

‘Deal will be signed or…’: Trump warns Iran should re-enter nuclear negotiations ‘before it’s too late’

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.&nbsp;“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.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/TMb47DQMVZ">pic.twitter.com/TMb47DQMVZ</a>&mdash; Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (@SecDef) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecDef/status/1934726498725810271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Shortly after, the White House announced that Trump will be leaving the G7 summit a day early due to developments in the Middle East.&nbsp;“President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X.&nbsp;According to a Reuters report, a US official said that Trump will not sign a draft statement from G7 leaders calling for de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.&nbsp;&nbsp;The draft statement, seen by Reuters, states that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon and that Israel has the right to defend itself. It also commits to safeguarding market stability, including energy markets. Canadian and European diplomats said that world leaders at the G7 summit in Canada are continuing discussions on the conflict in the Middle East.&nbsp;US President Donald Trump urged residents of Tehran to leave, reiterating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warnings amid the military conflict between Israel and Iran.&nbsp;"Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social account during a Group of Seven summit in Canada, without providing further details.&nbsp;“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.&nbsp;Talking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump expressed confidence that Iran would eventually sign a nuclear deal with the US, warning that Washington will be “doing something” once he leaves the international summit. He did not specify what possible actions the US plans to take.&nbsp;“I think a deal will be signed, or something will happen. But a deal will be signed,” Trump said.&nbsp;“As soon as I leave here, we're going to be doing something. But I have to leave here.”&nbsp;Trump also said that Iran was not winning its conflict with Israel and should re-enter negotiations “before it's too late”.&nbsp;“They have to make a deal, and it's painful for both parties, but I'd say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it's too late,” Trump told reporters at a G7 summit in Canada.&nbsp;He reiterated Washington’s support for Israel, adding, “We’ve always supported Israel and Israel is doing very well here.”

This comes amid the deadly ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran continued for the fourth night.

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.”

This comes amid the deadly ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran continued for the fourth night.

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

Iran has launched a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, two major cities of Israel, Iranian state media reported. This comes as hostilities between the two nations continue for the fourth day.&nbsp;“A new salvo of missiles against the occupied territories (Israel) is beginning,” state TV reported.&nbsp;The Bazan Group, one of the largest energy groups in Israel, said that all oil refineries in the Haifa Bay have been shut down after a deadly Iranian strike. Three people were killed in the incident.&nbsp;In a statement to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Bazan said that “as a result of damage to the facilities, the power plant was significantly damaged, and therefore all of the refinery’s and subsidiary companies’ facilities were shut down.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Iranian Red Crescent said that an Israeli air strike in northwest Tehran killed three rescuers.&nbsp;The Israeli military on Monday (Jun 16) struck the headquarters of Iranian state television in northern Tehran during its live broadcast. They had earlier issued an evacuation warning for the area.&nbsp;Iran has said at least 224 people have been killed and more than 1,200 wounded due to Israeli strikes. The Israeli prime minister’s office reported that 24 people have been killed while 300 have been injured due to Iran’s missiles and drone attacks.&nbsp;Following a strike, Israel said it hit command centres for Iran’s expeditionary branch of the Revolutionary Guard, the Quds Force, which coordinates support for proxy forces across the region.&nbsp;Israel had also targeted Iran's energy production facilities and manufacturing plants on Sunday in what is described as the heaviest wave of attacks yet.&nbsp;In a press conference shortly before, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was “changing the face of the Middle East” with its military operations against the Iranian regime.&nbsp;“We are changing the face of the Middle East,” he said. The Israeli prime minister also outlined Israel’s strikes against Iranian nuclear and military targets.&nbsp;“We are eliminating them, one after the other,” he said, speaking of Iran’s military leadership.&nbsp;Netanyahu said that Iranians’ perception of their government had changed, adding that they now saw it was “much weaker than they thought.”&nbsp;“They understand that the regime is much weaker than they thought -- they realise it, and that could lead to results,” he said.

Iran has launched a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, two major cities of Israel, Iranian state media reported.

Iran has launched a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, two major cities of Israel, Iranian state media reported. This comes as hostilities between the two nations continue for the fourth day. “A new salvo of missiles against the occupied territories (Israel) is beginning,” state TV reported. The Bazan Group, one of the largest energy groups in Israel, said that all oil refineries in the Haifa Bay have been shut down after a deadly Iranian strike. Three people were killed in the incident. In a statement to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Bazan said that “as a result of damage to the facilities, the power plant was significantly damaged, and therefore all of the refinery’s and subsidiary companies’ facilities were shut down.” Meanwhile, the Iranian Red Crescent said that an Israeli air strike in northwest Tehran killed three rescuers. The Israeli military on Monday (Jun 16) struck the headquarters of Iranian state television in northern Tehran during its live broadcast. They had earlier issued an evacuation warning for the area. Iran has said at least 224 people have been killed and more than 1,200 wounded due to Israeli strikes. The Israeli prime minister’s office reported that 24 people have been killed while 300 have been injured due to Iran’s missiles and drone attacks. Following a strike, Israel said it hit command centres for Iran’s expeditionary branch of the Revolutionary Guard, the Quds Force, which coordinates support for proxy forces across the region. Israel had also targeted Iran's energy production facilities and manufacturing plants on Sunday in what is described as the heaviest wave of attacks yet. In a press conference shortly before, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was “changing the face of the Middle East” with its military operations against the Iranian regime. “We are changing the face of the Middle East,” he said. The Israeli prime minister also outlined Israel’s strikes against Iranian nuclear and military targets. “We are eliminating them, one after the other,” he said, speaking of Iran’s military leadership. Netanyahu said that Iranians’ perception of their government had changed, adding that they now saw it was “much weaker than they thought.” “They understand that the regime is much weaker than they thought -- they realise it, and that could lead to results,” he said.

Iran has launched a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, two major cities of Israel, Iranian state media reported.

Israel-Iran war: Iran launches fresh wave of strikes targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (June 16) said that Israel was “changing the face of the Middle East” with its military operations against the Iranian regime, which could bring “radical changes” for Tehran.&nbsp;“We are changing the face of the Middle East, and that can lead to radical changes inside Iran itself,” he said in a press conference. The Israeli prime minister also outlined Israel’s strikes against Iranian nuclear and military targets.&nbsp;Netanyahu said that Iranians’ perception of their government had changed, adding that they now saw it was “much weaker than they thought.”&nbsp;“They understand that the regime is much weaker than they thought – they realise it, and that could lead to results,” he said.&nbsp;Israel on Friday (Jun 13) launched strikes against Iran, targeting several sites across the country. Following this, Iran launched retaliatory attacks against Israel, sparking fears of a larger regional conflict.&nbsp;“We have eliminated Iran's security leadership, including three chiefs of staff, the commander of their air force, two intelligence chiefs,” Netanyahu added. “We are eliminating them, one after the other.”&nbsp;Israel was “pursuing three main objectives: the elimination of the nuclear programme, the elimination of ballistic missile production capability, and the elimination of the axis of terrorism,” he said, referring to Iranian-backed militant groups in the Middle East.&nbsp;“We will do what is necessary to achieve these goals, and we are well coordinated with the United States,” he said.&nbsp;Iran’s state TV reported that Iran launched a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, two major cities of Israel. The hostilities between the two nations have continued for the fourth day.&nbsp;Following Iranian strikes, all oil refineries in the Haifa Bay were shut down, and three people were killed. Meanwhile, the Iranian Red Crescent said that an Israeli air strike in northwest Tehran killed three rescuers.&nbsp;Iran has said at least 224 people have been killed and more than 1,200 wounded due to Israeli strikes. The Israeli prime minister’s office reported that 24 people have been killed while 300 have been injured due to Iran’s missiles and drone attacks.

“We are changing the face of the Middle East,” he said during a press conference. The Israeli prime minister also outlined Israel’s strikes against Iranian nuclear and military targets.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (June 16) said that Israel was “changing the face of the Middle East” with its military operations against the Iranian regime, which could bring “radical changes” for Tehran. “We are changing the face of the Middle East, and that can lead to radical changes inside Iran itself,” he said in a press conference. The Israeli prime minister also outlined Israel’s strikes against Iranian nuclear and military targets. Netanyahu said that Iranians’ perception of their government had changed, adding that they now saw it was “much weaker than they thought.” “They understand that the regime is much weaker than they thought – they realise it, and that could lead to results,” he said. Israel on Friday (Jun 13) launched strikes against Iran, targeting several sites across the country. Following this, Iran launched retaliatory attacks against Israel, sparking fears of a larger regional conflict. “We have eliminated Iran's security leadership, including three chiefs of staff, the commander of their air force, two intelligence chiefs,” Netanyahu added. “We are eliminating them, one after the other.” Israel was “pursuing three main objectives: the elimination of the nuclear programme, the elimination of ballistic missile production capability, and the elimination of the axis of terrorism,” he said, referring to Iranian-backed militant groups in the Middle East. “We will do what is necessary to achieve these goals, and we are well coordinated with the United States,” he said. Iran’s state TV reported that Iran launched a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, two major cities of Israel. The hostilities between the two nations have continued for the fourth day. Following Iranian strikes, all oil refineries in the Haifa Bay were shut down, and three people were killed. Meanwhile, the Iranian Red Crescent said that an Israeli air strike in northwest Tehran killed three rescuers. Iran has said at least 224 people have been killed and more than 1,200 wounded due to Israeli strikes. The Israeli prime minister’s office reported that 24 people have been killed while 300 have been injured due to Iran’s missiles and drone attacks.

“We are changing the face of the Middle East,” he said during a press conference. The Israeli prime minister also outlined Israel’s strikes against Iranian nuclear and military targets.

Killing Iran’s military leaders ‘one by one’: Netanyahu says Israel ‘changing face of Middle East’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the United States to continue supporting Israel in its offensive against Iran, warning that Tehran poses a direct threat to America as well.<h2>‘America should stand with the good’, says Israeli PM</h2>In an interview, Netanyahu argued that eliminating Iran’s nuclear programme is not only vital for Israel’s safety but also crucial for global security.“Today, it’s Tel Aviv. Tomorrow, it’s New York. Look, I understand ‘America First’. I don’t understand ‘America Dead’,” Netanyahu said. “That’s what these people want. They chant ‘Death to America.’ So we’re doing something that is in the service of mankind, of humanity, and it’s a battle of good against evil. America does, should, and does stand with the good. That’s what President Trump is doing, and I deeply appreciate his support,” he added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-netanyahu-says-killing-iran-s-supreme-leader-khamenei-would-end-war-not-escalate-it-1750095901642">Israel-Iran war: Netanyahu says KILLING Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei would end war, not escalate it</a><h2>Netanyahu rejects Iran’s peace overtures as ‘fake talks’</h2>Netanyahu dismissed recent reports that Tehran has sent messages expressing willingness to resume nuclear negotiations. He referred to them as deceptive moves aimed at buying time.“I’m not surprised. I mean, they want to continue to have these fake talks in which they lie, they cheat, they string the US along. And, you know, we have very solid intel on that,” he said.He claimed Iran’s true aim is to continue building nuclear weapons and expanding its ballistic missile stockpile. “They want to continue to create the two existential threats against Israel while they’re talking. That’s not going to happen,” he said.<h2>Netanyahu hits back at critics in the US</h2>The Israeli leader also responded to critics within the US who argue that America should stay out of the conflict. Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson recently wrote that “The United States should not at any level participate in a war with Iran. No funding, no American weapons, no troops on the ground.”Netanyahu strongly disagreed saying, “We’re not just fighting our enemy. We’re fighting your enemy. For God’s sake, they chant, ‘Death to Israel, death to America.’ We’re simply on their way. And this could reach America soon.”Reiterating his appreciation for American support, Netanyahu said, “We’re taking the action. America is supporting us in defense. Deeply, deeply appreciated. But this is a threat to the entire world.”He continued, “It’s a threat to Israel; as I said — to our Arab neighbours; to Europe; to America. They chant ‘Death to America.’ It’s — ‘This is not your business’? This is not myopia. This is utter blindness.”He added, “Sometimes you have to take a stand against evil. And that’s what the American people instinctively understand. Most of them, I have to say. And that’s what President Trump understands. We cannot let that happen.”

Netanyahu strongly disagreed saying, “We’re not just fighting our enemy. We’re fighting your enemy. For God’s sake, they chant, ‘Death to Israel, death to America.’ We’re simply on their way. And this could reach America soon.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the United States to continue supporting Israel in its offensive against Iran, warning that Tehran poses a direct threat to America as well. ‘America should stand with the good’, says Israeli PM In an interview, Netanyahu argued that eliminating Iran’s nuclear programme is not only vital for Israel’s safety but also crucial for global security. “Today, it’s Tel Aviv. Tomorrow, it’s New York. Look, I understand ‘America First’. I don’t understand ‘America Dead’,” Netanyahu said. “That’s what these people want. They chant ‘Death to America.’ So we’re doing something that is in the service of mankind, of humanity, and it’s a battle of good against evil. America does, should, and does stand with the good. That’s what President Trump is doing, and I deeply appreciate his support,” he added. Also read | Israel-Iran war: Netanyahu says KILLING Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei would end war, not escalate it Netanyahu rejects Iran’s peace overtures as ‘fake talks’ Netanyahu dismissed recent reports that Tehran has sent messages expressing willingness to resume nuclear negotiations. He referred to them as deceptive moves aimed at buying time. “I’m not surprised. I mean, they want to continue to have these fake talks in which they lie, they cheat, they string the US along. And, you know, we have very solid intel on that,” he said. He claimed Iran’s true aim is to continue building nuclear weapons and expanding its ballistic missile stockpile. “They want to continue to create the two existential threats against Israel while they’re talking. That’s not going to happen,” he said. Netanyahu hits back at critics in the US The Israeli leader also responded to critics within the US who argue that America should stay out of the conflict. Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson recently wrote that “The United States should not at any level participate in a war with Iran. No funding, no American weapons, no troops on the ground.” Netanyahu strongly disagreed saying, “We’re not just fighting our enemy. We’re fighting your enemy. For God’s sake, they chant, ‘Death to Israel, death to America.’ We’re simply on their way. And this could reach America soon.” Reiterating his appreciation for American support, Netanyahu said, “We’re taking the action. America is supporting us in defense. Deeply, deeply appreciated. But this is a threat to the entire world.” He continued, “It’s a threat to Israel; as I said — to our Arab neighbours; to Europe; to America. They chant ‘Death to America.’ It’s — ‘This is not your business’? This is not myopia. This is utter blindness.” He added, “Sometimes you have to take a stand against evil. And that’s what the American people instinctively understand. Most of them, I have to say. And that’s what President Trump understands. We cannot let that happen.”

Netanyahu strongly disagreed saying, “We’re not just fighting our enemy. We’re fighting your enemy. For God’s sake, they chant, ‘Death to Israel, death to America.’ We’re simply on their way. And this could reach America soon.”

'Today, it’s Tel Aviv. Tomorrow, it’s New York': Netanyahu says US must back Israel or face Iran’s wrath next

Israel and Iran have continued exchanging deadly strikes for the fourth consecutive day, raising fears of a prolonged and wider conflict in the Middle East.<h2>Iran warns of historic missile assault on Israeli territory</h2>On Monday, the Israeli military reported that Iran launched another round of missiles towards northern Israel, triggering air raid sirens across the region.“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 said in a statement.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-iran-state-tv-goes-dark-anchor-flees-after-israeli-strike-hits-during-live-broadcast-great-iran-will-not-be-silenced-says-irib-1750091479602">WATCH | Iran state TV goes dark, anchor flees after Israeli strike hits during live broadcast; 'great Iran will not be silenced'&nbsp;says&nbsp;IRIB</a>Shortly after the latest attacks, Iranian state media reported that Tehran is preparing for “the largest and most intense missile attack in history on Israeli soil.”<h2>Israel hits Iran’s state TV headquarters</h2>Earlier the same day, the Israeli Air Force bombed the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, in Tehran. The strike took place during a live programme, interrupting the broadcast and forcing the presenter to flee the studio.The attack came after Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Iran’s “propaganda and incitement mouthpiece” would be made to disappear.Katz also issued a direct warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declaring that Israel would “strike everywhere” against Iran’s leadership.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-an-donald-trump-tells-iran-to-make-a-deal-before-it-s-too-late-as-israel-pounds-tehran-1750090399348">'Iran is not winning this war': Trump tells Iran to make a deal before 'it’s too late’ as Israel pounds Tehran</a><h2>Netanyahu claims Israeli air dominance over Tehran</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the Israeli Air Force “controls the skies over Tehran” and that the military campaign is “on the way” to eliminating Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.Netanyahu also stressed that Israel is focusing its attacks on government-linked targets, while accusing Iran of deliberately targeting Israeli civilians.

On Monday, the Israeli military reported that Iran launched another round of missiles towards northern Israel, triggering air raid sirens across the region.

Israel and Iran have continued exchanging deadly strikes for the fourth consecutive day, raising fears of a prolonged and wider conflict in the Middle East. Iran warns of historic missile assault on Israeli territory On Monday, the Israeli military reported that Iran launched another round of missiles towards northern Israel, triggering air raid sirens across the region. “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 said in a statement. Also read: WATCH | Iran state TV goes dark, anchor flees after Israeli strike hits during live broadcast; 'great Iran will not be silenced' says IRIB Shortly after the latest attacks, Iranian state media reported that Tehran is preparing for “the largest and most intense missile attack in history on Israeli soil.” Israel hits Iran’s state TV headquarters Earlier the same day, the Israeli Air Force bombed the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, in Tehran. The strike took place during a live programme, interrupting the broadcast and forcing the presenter to flee the studio. The attack came after Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Iran’s “propaganda and incitement mouthpiece” would be made to disappear. Katz also issued a direct warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declaring that Israel would “strike everywhere” against Iran’s leadership. Also read: 'Iran is not winning this war': Trump tells Iran to make a deal before 'it’s too late’ as Israel pounds Tehran Netanyahu claims Israeli air dominance over Tehran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the Israeli Air Force “controls the skies over Tehran” and that the military campaign is “on the way” to eliminating Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities. Netanyahu also stressed that Israel is focusing its attacks on government-linked targets, while accusing Iran of deliberately targeting Israeli civilians.

On Monday, the Israeli military reported that Iran launched another round of missiles towards northern Israel, triggering air raid sirens across the region.

Israel-Iran war: Air raid sirens blare in Israel after Iran threatens 'LARGEST missile attack in history'

Iranian state TV briefly went off-air on Monday after an Israeli airstrike struck the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) building in Tehran, cutting short a live programme.<h2>Anchor flees live broadcast as explosion hits</h2>The incident occurred during a live broadcast, where a presenter was seen criticising Israel just moments before the studio was rocked by an explosion. Iranian media later shared footage showing the anchor abandoning the broadcast mid-air.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-an-donald-trump-tells-iran-to-make-a-deal-before-it-s-too-late-as-israel-pounds-tehran-1750090399348">'Iran is not winning this war': Trump tells Iran to make a deal before 'it’s too late’ as Israel pounds Tehran</a>The Israeli strike hit the IRIB building in the Iranian capital, disrupting programming for a few minutes before transmission resumed.

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<h2>Iran state TV resumes after brief interruption</h2>State TV later announced that its programmes were “resuming live without any interruptions”, with a news ticker calling the attack a “brutal violation” by Israel.Another on-screen message said Israel was attempting to “silence the voice of truth”, while IRIB senior official Hassan Abedini told AFP, “The regime (Israel) was unaware of the fact that the voice of the Islamic revolution and the great Iran will not be silenced with a military operation.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/behind-the-doors-iran-wants-talks-not-war-how-tehran-is-quietly-signalling-us-israel-that-it-wants-to-end-the-conflict-1750088006086">Behind the doors, Iran wants talks, not war: How Tehran is quietly signalling US, Israel that it wants to end the conflict?</a><h2>Israel vows to silence Iranian state media</h2>The strike followed comments from Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, who had earlier said that Iran’s state-run media outlets were “about to disappear”. He referred to evacuation orders issued for parts of Tehran’s District 3, where the IRIB building is located.“The Iranian propaganda and incitement megaphone is about to disappear,” Katz said.The escalation follows a major Israeli operation that targeted 100 sites across Iran, including nuclear facilities. The strikes killed several nuclear scientists and top Iranian military officials, prompting a series of retaliatory attacks between the two nations.

The incident occurred during a live broadcast, where a presenter was seen criticising Israel just moments before the studio was rocked by an explosion. Iranian media later shared footage showing the anchor abandoning the broadcast mid-air.

Iranian state TV briefly went off-air on Monday after an Israeli airstrike struck the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) building in Tehran, cutting short a live programme. Anchor flees live broadcast as explosion hits The incident occurred during a live broadcast, where a presenter was seen criticising Israel just moments before the studio was rocked by an explosion. Iranian media later shared footage showing the anchor abandoning the broadcast mid-air. Also read: 'Iran is not winning this war': Trump tells Iran to make a deal before 'it’s too late’ as Israel pounds Tehran The Israeli strike hit the IRIB building in the Iranian capital, disrupting programming for a few minutes before transmission resumed.

The incident occurred during a live broadcast, where a presenter was seen criticising Israel just moments before the studio was rocked by an explosion. Iranian media later shared footage showing the anchor abandoning the broadcast mid-air.

WATCH | Iran state TV goes dark, anchor flees after Israeli strike hits during live broadcast; 'great Iran will not be silenced' says IRIB

US President Donald Trump on Monday (June 16) warned Iran to return to negotiations urgently, saying Tehran is not succeeding in its war against Israel.<h2>‘They should talk before it’s too late’</h2>Speaking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said, “They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties, but I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it’s too late.”He reiterated Washington’s support for Israel, adding, “We’ve always supported Israel and Israel is doing very well here.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/behind-the-doors-iran-wants-talks-not-war-how-tehran-is-quietly-signalling-us-israel-that-it-wants-to-end-the-conflict-1750088006086">Behind the doors, Iran wants talks, not war: How Tehran is quietly signalling US, Israel that it wants to end the conflict?</a><h2>Explosions rock Tehran as Israel targets key sites</h2>On the same day, multiple blasts were reported in both the western and eastern parts of Tehran. According to Iranian state media, a military base was among the locations hit by Israeli airstrikes, as reported by Reuters citing Fars news agency.As the situation escalated, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an evacuation order for residents in Block 3 of northeast Tehran. The area reportedly includes the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB.<h2>Netanyahu claims air control over Tehran</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is “on the path to victory” and asserted that the Israeli Air Force now “controls the skies over Tehran.”Separately, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that “the Iranian propaganda and incitement megaphone is about to disappear,” referring to the IRIB facility within the evacuation zone.<h2>Tensions rise after Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites</h2>The escalation follows a major Israeli operation that targeted 100 sites across Iran, including nuclear facilities. The strikes killed several nuclear scientists and top Iranian military officials, prompting a series of retaliatory attacks between the two nations.

Speaking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said, “They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties, but I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it’s too late.”

US President Donald Trump on Monday (June 16) warned Iran to return to negotiations urgently, saying Tehran is not succeeding in its war against Israel. ‘They should talk before it’s too late’ Speaking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said, “They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties, but I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it’s too late.” He reiterated Washington’s support for Israel, adding, “We’ve always supported Israel and Israel is doing very well here.” Also read: Behind the doors, Iran wants talks, not war: How Tehran is quietly signalling US, Israel that it wants to end the conflict? Explosions rock Tehran as Israel targets key sites On the same day, multiple blasts were reported in both the western and eastern parts of Tehran. According to Iranian state media, a military base was among the locations hit by Israeli airstrikes, as reported by Reuters citing Fars news agency. As the situation escalated, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an evacuation order for residents in Block 3 of northeast Tehran. The area reportedly includes the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB. Netanyahu claims air control over Tehran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is “on the path to victory” and asserted that the Israeli Air Force now “controls the skies over Tehran.” Separately, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that “the Iranian propaganda and incitement megaphone is about to disappear,” referring to the IRIB facility within the evacuation zone. Tensions rise after Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites The escalation follows a major Israeli operation that targeted 100 sites across Iran, including nuclear facilities. The strikes killed several nuclear scientists and top Iranian military officials, prompting a series of retaliatory attacks between the two nations.

Speaking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said, “They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties, but I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it’s too late.”

'Iran is not winning this war': Trump tells Iran to make a deal before 'it’s too late’ as Israel pounds Tehran

Iran is quietly pushing for a return to diplomatic talks over its nuclear programme and has sent messages to both the United States and Israel through Arab intermediaries, according to Middle Eastern and European officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.Tehran has indicated that it is willing to re-enter negotiations, but only if the US does not directly participate in attacks against Iran. According to the report, Iranian officials have also reached out to Israel, suggesting that both sides would benefit from containing the violence.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-strikes-military-base-in-tehran-several-explosions-took-place-reports-iranian-media-1750083575159">Israel strikes military base in Tehran, several explosions heard: Iranian media</a><h2>Israel shows no sign of backing down</h2>Despite these messages, Israel appears determined to continue its military operations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep up the strikes until Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities are dismantled. “The attacks will continue until Iran’s nuclear programme and ballistic missiles are destroyed,” he said, giving no indication of stopping.Israeli officials have reportedly prepared at least two weeks of further strikes, as Israeli warplanes operate without resistance over Iran’s skies and Iranian counterattacks have so far caused limited damage.<h2>Macron urges Iran to return to talks</h2>French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged Iran to return “swiftly to the negotiating table to reach an agreement.” At the same time, Arab leaders across the region have called for an end to the hostilities, hoping to de-escalate the situation.A short pause in fighting could allow Iran time to regroup and for diplomatic pressure to grow against Israel’s continued military campaign. It may also serve Tehran’s interest in preventing direct US military involvement.“The Iranians know the US is supporting Israel in its defense, and they are sure the US is supporting Israel logistically. But they want guarantees the US won’t join the attacks,” an Arab official told The Wall Street Journal.<h2>Iran warns of escalation if diplomacy fails</h2>Iran has also told Arab officials that if talks with the US remain off the table, it may escalate its nuclear programme and widen the scope of the conflict.

Tehran has indicated that it is willing to re-enter negotiations, but only if the US does not directly participate in attacks against Iran. According to the report, Iranian officials have also reached out to Israel, suggesting that both sides would benefit from containing the violence.

Iran is quietly pushing for a return to diplomatic talks over its nuclear programme and has sent messages to both the United States and Israel through Arab intermediaries, according to Middle Eastern and European officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. Tehran has indicated that it is willing to re-enter negotiations, but only if the US does not directly participate in attacks against Iran. According to the report, Iranian officials have also reached out to Israel, suggesting that both sides would benefit from containing the violence. Also read: Israel strikes military base in Tehran, several explosions heard: Iranian media Israel shows no sign of backing down Despite these messages, Israel appears determined to continue its military operations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep up the strikes until Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities are dismantled. “The attacks will continue until Iran’s nuclear programme and ballistic missiles are destroyed,” he said, giving no indication of stopping. Israeli officials have reportedly prepared at least two weeks of further strikes, as Israeli warplanes operate without resistance over Iran’s skies and Iranian counterattacks have so far caused limited damage. Macron urges Iran to return to talks French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged Iran to return “swiftly to the negotiating table to reach an agreement.” At the same time, Arab leaders across the region have called for an end to the hostilities, hoping to de-escalate the situation. A short pause in fighting could allow Iran time to regroup and for diplomatic pressure to grow against Israel’s continued military campaign. It may also serve Tehran’s interest in preventing direct US military involvement. “The Iranians know the US is supporting Israel in its defense, and they are sure the US is supporting Israel logistically. But they want guarantees the US won’t join the attacks,” an Arab official told The Wall Street Journal. Iran warns of escalation if diplomacy fails Iran has also told Arab officials that if talks with the US remain off the table, it may escalate its nuclear programme and widen the scope of the conflict.

Tehran has indicated that it is willing to re-enter negotiations, but only if the US does not directly participate in attacks against Iran. According to the report, Iranian officials have also reached out to Israel, suggesting that both sides would benefit from containing the violence.

Behind the doors, Iran wants talks, not war: How Tehran is quietly signalling US, Israel that it wants to end the conflict?

Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with Iran indefinitely, provincial officials confirmed on Monday (June 16). The move comes as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise following multiple strikes and escalating threats of further conflict.“Border facilities in all five districts – Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar – have been suspended,” said Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran.Atta ul Munim, an official at a crossing in Chaghi district, added, “Crossing into Iran has been suspended until further notice.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-iran-test-israel-s-limits-israel-deploys-barak-magen-air-defence-system-for-the-first-time-1750077787485">Did Iran test Israel’s limits? Israel deploys Barak Magen air&nbsp;defence&nbsp;system for the first time</a><h2>Trade continues, returns allowed</h2>Despite the closure, officials say trade has not been halted. Pakistani citizens returning from Iran will still be allowed to cross.“We’re expecting around 200 Pakistani students coming today,” said Atta.On Sunday, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that 450 Pakistani pilgrims had already been evacuated from Iran. More will follow from both Iran and Iraq, which host important Shiite religious sites.<h2>Iran claims Pakistan pledged nuclear support</h2>An Iranian commander claimed that Pakistan had pledged to support Tehran with nuclear retaliation if Israel escalates.General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and member of Iran’s National Security Council, told Iranian state TV, “Pakistan has told us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, then Pakistan will also attack Israel with a nuclear bomb.”Pakistan, the only Muslim-majority country with nuclear weapons, does not recognise Israel, like Iran.<h2>Islamabad firmly denies nuclear claim</h2>Islamabad was quick to deny the claim. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif dismissed the statement in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying that Pakistan had made “no such commitment”.In his statement, he said, “Our nuclear capability is for the benefit of our people and defence of our country against the hostile designs of our enemies. We do not pursue hegemonic policies against our neighbours which are being amply demonstrated by Israel these days.”Asif also warned, “The world should be wary and apprehensive about Israel’s nuclear prowess,” and accused the country of not following “any international nuclear discipline.”<h2>Pakistan’s position in a growing conflict</h2>Pakistan shares a 900-kilometre-long border with Shiite-majority Iran and has close religious, cultural, and strategic ties with its neighbour. However, Islamabad appears keen to avoid being drawn directly into the Israel-Iran confrontation.

Pakistan shares a 900-kilometre-long border with Shiite-majority Iran and has close religious, cultural, and strategic ties with its neighbour. However, Islamabad appears keen to avoid being drawn directly into the Israel-Iran confrontation.

Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with Iran indefinitely, provincial officials confirmed on Monday (June 16). The move comes as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise following multiple strikes and escalating threats of further conflict. “Border facilities in all five districts – Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar – have been suspended,” said Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran. Atta ul Munim, an official at a crossing in Chaghi district, added, “Crossing into Iran has been suspended until further notice.” Also read: Did Iran test Israel’s limits? Israel deploys Barak Magen air defence system for the first time Trade continues, returns allowed Despite the closure, officials say trade has not been halted. Pakistani citizens returning from Iran will still be allowed to cross. “We’re expecting around 200 Pakistani students coming today,” said Atta. On Sunday, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that 450 Pakistani pilgrims had already been evacuated from Iran. More will follow from both Iran and Iraq, which host important Shiite religious sites. Iran claims Pakistan pledged nuclear support An Iranian commander claimed that Pakistan had pledged to support Tehran with nuclear retaliation if Israel escalates. General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and member of Iran’s National Security Council, told Iranian state TV, “Pakistan has told us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, then Pakistan will also attack Israel with a nuclear bomb.” Pakistan, the only Muslim-majority country with nuclear weapons, does not recognise Israel, like Iran. Islamabad firmly denies nuclear claim Islamabad was quick to deny the claim. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif dismissed the statement in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying that Pakistan had made “no such commitment”. In his statement, he said, “Our nuclear capability is for the benefit of our people and defence of our country against the hostile designs of our enemies. We do not pursue hegemonic policies against our neighbours which are being amply demonstrated by Israel these days.” Asif also warned, “The world should be wary and apprehensive about Israel’s nuclear prowess,” and accused the country of not following “any international nuclear discipline.” Pakistan’s position in a growing conflict Pakistan shares a 900-kilometre-long border with Shiite-majority Iran and has close religious, cultural, and strategic ties with its neighbour. However, Islamabad appears keen to avoid being drawn directly into the Israel-Iran confrontation.

Pakistan shares a 900-kilometre-long border with Shiite-majority Iran and has close religious, cultural, and strategic ties with its neighbour. However, Islamabad appears keen to avoid being drawn directly into the Israel-Iran confrontation.

'NO crossing into Iran': Pakistan shuts Iran border indefinitely after Tehran claims Islamabad 'will attack Israel with nuclear bomb'

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), in a recent report, advised the Indian government to review its energy risk scenarios, diversify crude oil sourcing, and ensure adequate strategic oil reserves amid the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.&nbsp;Although India is not directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, the think tank has warned that the country cannot afford complacency given the country's high dependence on energy imports and West Asia trade routes. It has further urged the government to ensure the country has sufficient oil reserves, "India, though not a party to the conflict, cannot afford complacency. The government must urgently review energy risk scenarios, diversify crude sourcing, and ensure strategic reserves are sufficient", it stated.&nbsp;<h2>India’s Energy Dependence</h2>&nbsp;India imports over 80 per cent of its energy needs. Additionally, two-thirds of its crude oil and half of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports go through the Strait of Hormuz. This critical chokepoint, which has the width of only 21 miles at its narrowest, is responsible for nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil trade. With Iran now threatening to block the Strait, India's energy security is under serious threat.&nbsp;GTRI has also highlighted that about 30 per cent of India’s westbound exports to Europe, North Africa, and the U.S. East Coast also pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is now at risk following the ongoing conflict. Any disruption on this route, would result in ships rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, adding at least two extra weeks to transit times and potentially increasing freight costs. This could also affect the exports of engineering goods, textiles, and chemicals, and raise costs of vital imports.&nbsp;<h2>Economic Impacts: Inflation and Fiscal Strain</h2> Disruptions in the oil supply routes could potentially result in a sharp rise in oil prices, insurance premiums, and shipping charges. GTRI warned that this rise may lead to fuel inflation, further weakening the rupee, and additionally putting straining on government’s financial planning.&nbsp;The situation is concerning for India since it has significant trade links with both of the two nations. In FY25, India exported goods worth about $1.24 billion to Iran and imported $441.9 million. As far as trade with Israel is concerned, it included about $2.15 billion in exports and $1.61 billion in imports. While these figures are significant, the broader concern lies in India's reliance on West Asia for energy.&nbsp;On June 13, Israel launched it's offensive 'Operation Rising Lion,' which involved over 200 aircraft and drones targeting the Iranian military and nuclear facilities. In retaliation, Iran fired more than 150 ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli cities, including capital Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran have since collapsed, putting additional pressure on &nbsp;the regional financial markets&nbsp;

Although India is not directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, the think tank has warned that the country cannot afford complacency given the it's high dependence on energy imports and West Asia trade routes.

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), in a recent report, advised the Indian government to review its energy risk scenarios, diversify crude oil sourcing, and ensure adequate strategic oil reserves amid the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Although India is not directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, the think tank has warned that the country cannot afford complacency given the country's high dependence on energy imports and West Asia trade routes. It has further urged the government to ensure the country has sufficient oil reserves, "India, though not a party to the conflict, cannot afford complacency. The government must urgently review energy risk scenarios, diversify crude sourcing, and ensure strategic reserves are sufficient", it stated. India’s Energy Dependence India imports over 80 per cent of its energy needs. Additionally, two-thirds of its crude oil and half of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports go through the Strait of Hormuz. This critical chokepoint, which has the width of only 21 miles at its narrowest, is responsible for nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil trade. With Iran now threatening to block the Strait, India's energy security is under serious threat. GTRI has also highlighted that about 30 per cent of India’s westbound exports to Europe, North Africa, and the U.S. East Coast also pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is now at risk following the ongoing conflict. Any disruption on this route, would result in ships rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, adding at least two extra weeks to transit times and potentially increasing freight costs. This could also affect the exports of engineering goods, textiles, and chemicals, and raise costs of vital imports. Economic Impacts: Inflation and Fiscal Strain Disruptions in the oil supply routes could potentially result in a sharp rise in oil prices, insurance premiums, and shipping charges. GTRI warned that this rise may lead to fuel inflation, further weakening the rupee, and additionally putting straining on government’s financial planning. The situation is concerning for India since it has significant trade links with both of the two nations. In FY25, India exported goods worth about $1.24 billion to Iran and imported $441.9 million. As far as trade with Israel is concerned, it included about $2.15 billion in exports and $1.61 billion in imports. While these figures are significant, the broader concern lies in India's reliance on West Asia for energy. On June 13, Israel launched it's offensive 'Operation Rising Lion,' which involved over 200 aircraft and drones targeting the Iranian military and nuclear facilities. In retaliation, Iran fired more than 150 ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli cities, including capital Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran have since collapsed, putting additional pressure on the regional financial markets

Although India is not directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, the think tank has warned that the country cannot afford complacency given the it's high dependence on energy imports and West Asia trade routes.

Why India should be concerned: Rising Israel-Iran tensions threaten energy security and trade, warns GTRI

Israel-Iran war: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (June 15) that it is "possible" that America could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Trump said while denying that at present, the US has no involvement in Israeli strikes against Iran.&nbsp;In an interview with ABC News, the US president said, "We're not involved in it. It's possible we could get involved. But we are not at this moment involved."&nbsp;Although the US president denied commenting on the reports that &nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had urged the US to join the war.&nbsp;During the interview, Trump said he had a lengthy call with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, a day earlier to discuss, in large part, the conflict in the Middle East.&nbsp;Trump said that he is ready to be "open" to Putin's idea to act as a mediator between Iran and Israel for a ceasefire.&nbsp;"I would be open to it. [Putin] is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it. We talked about this more than his situation. This is something I believe is going to get resolved," the US president told the news agency.&nbsp;Trump was asked about the "deadline" he gave to the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The US president said that after the "60-day ultimatum" to "make a deal," he would not give any new deadline to Iran."No, there's no deadline. But they are talking. They'd like to make a deal. They're talking. They continue to talk," Trump said.&nbsp;"Something like this had to happen because I think even from both sides, but something like this had to happen. They want to talk, and they will be talking," he added.&nbsp;244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel&nbsp;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).

US to be involved in Israel-Iran war? Trump says there is a possibility 

Israel-Iran war: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (June 15) that it is "possible" that America could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Trump said while denying that at present, the US has no involvement in Israeli strikes against Iran. In an interview with ABC News, the US president said, "We're not involved in it. It's possible we could get involved. But we are not at this moment involved." Although the US president denied commenting on the reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had urged the US to join the war. During the interview, Trump said he had a lengthy call with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, a day earlier to discuss, in large part, the conflict in the Middle East. Trump said that he is ready to be "open" to Putin's idea to act as a mediator between Iran and Israel for a ceasefire. "I would be open to it. [Putin] is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it. We talked about this more than his situation. This is something I believe is going to get resolved," the US president told the news agency. Trump was asked about the "deadline" he gave to the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The US president said that after the "60-day ultimatum" to "make a deal," he would not give any new deadline to Iran. "No, there's no deadline. But they are talking. They'd like to make a deal. They're talking. They continue to talk," Trump said. "Something like this had to happen because I think even from both sides, but something like this had to happen. They want to talk, and they will be talking," he added. 244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel 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).

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (June 15) that it is "possible" that American could get "involved" in the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Trump said while denying tat at present, the US has no involvement in Israeli strikes against Iran.&nbsp;

US to be involved in Israel-Iran war? Trump says there's a possibility

Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, Iran executed a man for allegedly spying for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad on Monday (June 16). The man, identified as Esmail Fekri, was killed by hanging, the Iranian Student News Agency reported. He was arrested in December last year for spying for Israel while living in Iran.&nbsp;Iranian authorities had alleged that Fekri was in contact with two Mossad agents and provided them with intelligence. This was Iran's third execution in recent weeks related to the allegations of spying for Israel.&nbsp;What was the allegation against him?&nbsp;Fekri was found guilty of attempting to transmit classified information to Israel in exchange for money. As per a statement issued by the Judiciary's Media Center, Fekri was arrested in December 2023 during a complex intelligence operation conducted by Iranian security agencies. &nbsp;&nbsp;As per Iran's allegation, he was actively communicating with Mossad agents at the time of his arrest.&nbsp;How the crime unfolded&nbsp;As per the Iranian judicial records, Fekri was the son of Khodanazar. He had maintained contact with two Mossad agents and had tried to send sensitive information such as locations of strategic sites, details of specific individuals, and internal organisational missions. He did all this via secure communication channels.&nbsp;Fekri was first approached by a senior Mossad officer. Later on, he was assigned to a different agent named Amir. The agent instructed Fekri to establish a new encrypted communication platform so he could send intelligence reports easily.&nbsp;In 2022, after the instruction by the Mossad agent, Fekri established a cryptocurrency wallet so he could receive his payment for the work.&nbsp;The endgame&nbsp;This whole time, Iranian intelligence services were monitoring Fekri to identify the broader espionage network connected to the Israeli government. After being placed under surveillance, Fekri was finally arrested during a security operation.&nbsp;After his arrest, Iranian security officials analysed Fekri's electronic devices and found the details of his communication with Mossad agents.&nbsp;He later confessed to his crime, and based on other proofs, the Iranian court charged him under Article 6 of the Iranian law for "Confronting Hostile Actions of the Zionist Regime Against Peace and Security.” He was sentenced to death.&nbsp;

How Iran identified, monitored, and executed Mossad spy Esmail Fekri | WION Explains 

Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, Iran executed a man for allegedly spying for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad on Monday (June 16). The man, identified as Esmail Fekri, was killed by hanging, the Iranian Student News Agency reported. He was arrested in December last year for spying for Israel while living in Iran. Iranian authorities had alleged that Fekri was in contact with two Mossad agents and provided them with intelligence. This was Iran's third execution in recent weeks related to the allegations of spying for Israel. What was the allegation against him? Fekri was found guilty of attempting to transmit classified information to Israel in exchange for money. As per a statement issued by the Judiciary's Media Center, Fekri was arrested in December 2023 during a complex intelligence operation conducted by Iranian security agencies. As per Iran's allegation, he was actively communicating with Mossad agents at the time of his arrest. How the crime unfolded As per the Iranian judicial records, Fekri was the son of Khodanazar. He had maintained contact with two Mossad agents and had tried to send sensitive information such as locations of strategic sites, details of specific individuals, and internal organisational missions. He did all this via secure communication channels. Fekri was first approached by a senior Mossad officer. Later on, he was assigned to a different agent named Amir. The agent instructed Fekri to establish a new encrypted communication platform so he could send intelligence reports easily. In 2022, after the instruction by the Mossad agent, Fekri established a cryptocurrency wallet so he could receive his payment for the work. The endgame This whole time, Iranian intelligence services were monitoring Fekri to identify the broader espionage network connected to the Israeli government. After being placed under surveillance, Fekri was finally arrested during a security operation. After his arrest, Iranian security officials analysed Fekri's electronic devices and found the details of his communication with Mossad agents. He later confessed to his crime, and based on other proofs, the Iranian court charged him under Article 6 of the Iranian law for "Confronting Hostile Actions of the Zionist Regime Against Peace and Security.” He was sentenced to death.

Amid Israel-Iran war, Tehrn executed Esmail Fekri for spying for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad on Monday (June 16). Fekri was killed by hanging, the Iranian Student News Agency reported. He was arrested in December last year for spying for Israel while living in Iran.&nbsp;

How Iran identified, monitored, and executed Mossad spy Esmail Fekri | WION Explains

Israel-Iran war: Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday (June 16) that his country has no intention to develop nuclear weapons, but it will pursue its right to nuclear energy and research.&nbsp;News agency Reuters reported that Pezeshkian was reiterating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s religious edict against weapons of mass destruction.&nbsp;&nbsp;The statement came amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war that was triggered on Friday (June 13) after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. So far, 224 Iranians have 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;"After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X.&nbsp;The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians.&nbsp;Moreover, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said that the intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and two other generals of the Islamic state were killed in the Israeli attacks. Iran has also lost its other top officials and nuclear scientists.‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’ Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 17 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran in order to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies. "We're geared to do whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim, to remove ... two existential threats - the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat," Netanyahu said.“We did act, to save ourselves, but also, I think, to not only protect ourselves but also protect the world from this incendiary regime. We can't have the world's most dangerous regime have the world's most dangerous weapons," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Iran does not intend to develop nuclear weapons BUT will pursue right to nuclear energy and research: Masoud Pezeshkian | Israel-Iran War

Israel-Iran war: Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday (June 16) that his country has no intention to develop nuclear weapons, but it will pursue its right to nuclear energy and research. News agency Reuters reported that Pezeshkian was reiterating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s religious edict against weapons of mass destruction. The statement came amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war that was triggered on Friday (June 13) after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. So far, 224 Iranians have 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. "After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X. The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians. Moreover, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said that the intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and two other generals of the Islamic state were killed in the Israeli attacks. Iran has also lost its other top officials and nuclear scientists. ‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’ Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 17 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran in order to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies. "We're geared to do whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim, to remove ... two existential threats - the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat," Netanyahu said. “We did act, to save ourselves, but also, I think, to not only protect ourselves but also protect the world from this incendiary regime. We can't have the world's most dangerous regime have the world's most dangerous weapons," he added.

Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday (June 16) that his country has no intention to develop nuclear weapons, but it will pursue its right to nuclear energy and research.

Iran doesn't intend to develop nuclear weapons BUT will pursue right to nuclear energy and research: Masoud Pezeshkian | Israel-Iran War

Israel-Iran War: Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken shelter in a bunker in Lavizan in northeastern Tehran. He moved there just hours after Israel began its attacks on Tehran early Friday (June 13), Iran International reported, citing sources.&nbsp;Along with Khamenei, his other family members, including his son Mojtaba, also took shelter in the bunker.The Iranian news agency reported that during the other previous operations against Israel, True Promise 1 and True Promise 2 - the Ayatollah was in the bunker with his family.&nbsp;This came after Israel targeted the city of Mashhad on Sunday (June 15) for the first time. A source told the agency that the airstrike was a warning to Khamenei that he is not safe anywhere in the country.&nbsp;The source said that Israel could have killed Khamenei on the first night of the attack itself. But the Netanyahu government chose to keep him alive and gave him a final chance to dismantle his country's uranium enrichment program.&nbsp;Trump had given Khamenei a two-month deadline to agree to dismantle Iran’s enrichment program. But, the Ayatollah has rejected both of the warnings.&nbsp;244 killed in Iran, 14 in Israel&nbsp;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, 14 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13).&nbsp;After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X.&nbsp;The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians.&nbsp;‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’&nbsp;Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 14 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is living in bunker with family amid war with Israel: Report

Israel-Iran War: Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken shelter in a bunker in Lavizan in northeastern Tehran. He moved there just hours after Israel began its attacks on Tehran early Friday (June 13), Iran International reported, citing sources. Along with Khamenei, his other family members, including his son Mojtaba, also took shelter in the bunker. The Iranian news agency reported that during the other previous operations against Israel, True Promise 1 and True Promise 2 - the Ayatollah was in the bunker with his family. This came after Israel targeted the city of Mashhad on Sunday (June 15) for the first time. A source told the agency that the airstrike was a warning to Khamenei that he is not safe anywhere in the country. The source said that Israel could have killed Khamenei on the first night of the attack itself. But the Netanyahu government chose to keep him alive and gave him a final chance to dismantle his country's uranium enrichment program. Trump had given Khamenei a two-month deadline to agree to dismantle Iran’s enrichment program. But, the Ayatollah has rejected both of the warnings. 244 killed in Iran, 14 in Israel 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, 14 people have been killed and 390 wounded since the conflict escalated on Friday (June 13). After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X. The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians. ‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’ Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 14 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies.

Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken shelter in a bunker in Lavizan in northeastern Tehran.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is living in bunker with family amid war with Israel: Report

Israel-Iran War: 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;"After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X.&nbsp;The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians.&nbsp;Moreover, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said that the intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and two other generals of the Islamic state were killed in the Israeli attacks. Iran has also lost its other top officials and nuclear scientists.&nbsp;‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’ Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 17 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran in order to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies.&nbsp;"We're geared to do whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim, to remove ... two existential threats - the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat," Netanyahu said.&nbsp;“We did act, to save ourselves, but also, I think, to not only protect ourselves but also protect the world from this incendiary regime. We can't have the world's most dangerous regime have the world's most dangerous weapons," he added.&nbsp;'Dragging conflict to Persian Gulf is strategic mistake'&nbsp;Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said on Sunday (June 15) that Iran does not want its conflict with Israel to expand to neighbouring countries unless the situation is forced.&nbsp;“Dragging the conflict to the Persian Gulf is a strategic mistake, and its [Israel's] aim is to drag the war beyond Iranian territory,” Araghchi said during a meeting with foreign diplomats broadcast on state TV.The Iranian minister also accused America of supporting Israel in the ongoing conflict.&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war: 244 killed in Iran, 14 in Israel. What both nations lost in 3 days of airstrike exchange

Israel-Iran War: 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). "After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime, 1,277 people have been injured. 224 women, men, and children have been martyred," Iran's health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour wrote on the social media platform X. The minister said that among the killed, 90 per cent were civilians. Moreover, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said that the intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and two other generals of the Islamic state were killed in the Israeli attacks. Iran has also lost its other top officials and nuclear scientists. ‘Whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim’ Meanwhile, in Israel, despite 17 people dying and 390 being injured, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would continue the war. During an interview with the American news agency Fox News, Netanyahu said Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran in order to dismantle their nuclear facilities. He said Iran's nuclear facilities are a threat to Israel and its allies. "We're geared to do whatever is necessary to achieve our dual aim, to remove ... two existential threats - the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat," Netanyahu said. “We did act, to save ourselves, but also, I think, to not only protect ourselves but also protect the world from this incendiary regime. We can't have the world's most dangerous regime have the world's most dangerous weapons," he added. 'Dragging conflict to Persian Gulf is strategic mistake' Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said on Sunday (June 15) that Iran does not want its conflict with Israel to expand to neighbouring countries unless the situation is forced. “Dragging the conflict to the Persian Gulf is a strategic mistake, and its [Israel's] aim is to drag the war beyond Iranian territory,” Araghchi said during a meeting with foreign diplomats broadcast on state TV. The Iranian minister also accused America of supporting Israel in the ongoing conflict.

In just 3 days into the war, 244 people were killed in Iran and 17 died in Israel. 1,277 have been injured in Iran, and 390 were injured in Israel. Still, both nations continue to exchange airstrikes.&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war: 244 killed in Iran, 17 in Israel. What both nations lost in 3 days of airstrike exchange

US President Donald Trump blocked an Israeli plan to kill Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the last two days, Reuters reported citing two US officials.&nbsp;&nbsp;The officials, on the condition of anonymity, said that the Israeli forces were planning to kill the Iranian leader, but Trump vetoed it.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Have the Iranians killed an American yet? No. Until they do we’re not even talking about going after the political leadership," a senior US administration official said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the war began between Israel and Iran, Trump has been in constant contact with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Sunday, during an interview, Fox News host asked Israeli PM Netanyahu about the report, to which, he responded that he’s not going to get into that.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also said that Israel does what it needs to do, adding that the US knows what is good for them.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are so many false reports of conversations that never happened, and I'm not going to get into that. But I can tell you, I think that we do what we need to do, we'll do what we need to do. And I think the United States knows what is good for the United States,” the Israeli PM said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Netanyahu also said that the change of regime in Iran could be a result of Israel’s military strikes on Tehran.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also suggested that Israel has killed Iran's intelligence chief Mohammad Kazemi in an aerial attack, as the arch-foes ramp up their conflict.&nbsp;"Moments ago, we also got the chief intelligence officer and his deputy in Tehran," Netanyahu told Fox News, adding, "Our brave pilots are over the skies of Tehran, and we're targeting military sites, nuclear sites."&nbsp;During the interview, Netanyahu also claimed that Iran tried to assassinate US President Donald Trump twice, adding that he is their “number one enemy”.&nbsp;"Do you want these people to have nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them to your cities?" the Israeli PM said. "Of course not. "So we're defending ourselves, but we're also defending the world."&nbsp;Further, he also said that Iran tried to kill him too, calling himself Trump’s junior partner.

The officials, on the condition of anonymity, said that the Israeli forces were planning to kill the Iranian leader, but Trump vetoed it.

US President Donald Trump blocked an Israeli plan to kill Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the last two days, Reuters reported citing two US officials. The officials, on the condition of anonymity, said that the Israeli forces were planning to kill the Iranian leader, but Trump vetoed it. “Have the Iranians killed an American yet? No. Until they do we’re not even talking about going after the political leadership," a senior US administration official said. Since the war began between Israel and Iran, Trump has been in constant contact with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Sunday, during an interview, Fox News host asked Israeli PM Netanyahu about the report, to which, he responded that he’s not going to get into that. He also said that Israel does what it needs to do, adding that the US knows what is good for them. There are so many false reports of conversations that never happened, and I'm not going to get into that. But I can tell you, I think that we do what we need to do, we'll do what we need to do. And I think the United States knows what is good for the United States,” the Israeli PM said. Netanyahu also said that the change of regime in Iran could be a result of Israel’s military strikes on Tehran. He also suggested that Israel has killed Iran's intelligence chief Mohammad Kazemi in an aerial attack, as the arch-foes ramp up their conflict. "Moments ago, we also got the chief intelligence officer and his deputy in Tehran," Netanyahu told Fox News, adding, "Our brave pilots are over the skies of Tehran, and we're targeting military sites, nuclear sites." During the interview, Netanyahu also claimed that Iran tried to assassinate US President Donald Trump twice, adding that he is their “number one enemy”. "Do you want these people to have nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them to your cities?" the Israeli PM said. "Of course not. "So we're defending ourselves, but we're also defending the world." Further, he also said that Iran tried to kill him too, calling himself Trump’s junior partner.

The officials, on the condition of anonymity, said that the Israeli forces were planning to kill the Iranian leader, but Trump vetoed it.

Israel tried to kill Iranian leader, but Trump intervened - Here's what Netanyahu said about it

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday (June 15) confirmed that the Air Force bombed an Iranian refuelling plane at Mashhad Airport in northeast Iran, calling it the “most distant strike” since the beginning of the operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Israeli Air Force attacked the refuelling plane at the airport, located some 2,300 kilometres from Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The Air Force is working to achieve air superiority throughout Iran,” the military said.&nbsp;According to the visuals being shared on social media, a large fire could be seen at Mashhad Airport after the Israeli strike.&nbsp;<h2>Watch video HERE&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The runway of Mashhad Airport is being targeted by Israel. Important to note that Mashhad is a pilgrims city with no relevant military infrastructure. <a href="https://t.co/dAGTgxcgZY">pic.twitter.com/dAGTgxcgZY</a>&mdash; MedManOG (@MedManOG) <a href="https://twitter.com/MedManOG/status/1934268188188938695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Israeli strike on the airport marks its first-ever farthest strike. Notably, the IAF struck the headquarters of the Palestine Liberation Organisation in Tunisia, in 1985, which was over 2,000 kilometres from Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier today, IDF Chief of Staff Lt Gen Eyal Zamir said that the Israeli Air Force is attacking Iran’s “infrastructure and nuclear program in a precise and extensive manner, beyond what the enemy anticipated.”&nbsp;“The offensive operations we are conducting in Iran are transforming Israel’s strategic reality. We are removing an existential threat and reinforcing our security,” Zamir said.&nbsp;&nbsp;The IDF has completed paving the way to Iran and is now striking the regime’s infrastructure and nuclear program in a precise and extensive manner, he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Sunday, Defence Ministry Director Amir Baram held a high-level security assessment with heads of Israel’s leading defence industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;He further called for an accelerated pace of weapons production in the wake of the Iranian missile threat.&nbsp;&nbsp;He lauded the role of Israeli technology in recent strikes and in foiling Iranian ballistic missile barrages, saying that such operations “would not have been possible without groundbreaking technology developed over the years.”&nbsp;Baram also stressed the need to boost industrial capacity and fast-track the development of next-generation defense systems.

The Israeli Air Force attacked the refuelling plane at the airport, located some 2,300 kilometres from Israel. 

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday (June 15) confirmed that the Air Force bombed an Iranian refuelling plane at Mashhad Airport in northeast Iran, calling it the “most distant strike” since the beginning of the operation. The Israeli Air Force attacked the refuelling plane at the airport, located some 2,300 kilometres from Israel. “The Air Force is working to achieve air superiority throughout Iran,” the military said. According to the visuals being shared on social media, a large fire could be seen at Mashhad Airport after the Israeli strike. Watch video HERE

The Israeli Air Force attacked the refuelling plane at the airport, located some 2,300 kilometres from Israel.&nbsp;

'Most distant strike': Israeli Air Force bombs Iranian plane at Mashhad Airport in Iran - WATCH

Israel’s missile defence is built on a three-tiered triad system designed to intercept threats ranging from short-range rockets to long-range ballistic missiles. Each layer plays a distinct role, forming a seamless defensive shield over the country.

Israel’s missile defence is built on a three-tiered triad system designed to intercept threats ranging from short-range rockets to long-range ballistic missiles. Each layer plays a distinct role, forming a seamless defensive shield over the country.

Iron Dome Is just the beginning: Here’s what else Israel has in the sky

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 15) stressed that Iran and Israel should make a deal, while also expressing confidence that they will make a deal and there will be peace soon.&nbsp;The US president further said that many calls and meetings are now taking place, without clearly mentioning which parties he’s referring to.&nbsp;Once again lamenting for not getting the credit, Trump in his Truth Social post, mentioned several conflicts which took place recently as well as in the past, crediting himself for intervening and bringing peace to those regions.He did not forget to claim credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, which the two nations have repeatedly denied, saying that the ceasefire was announced based on bilateral talks only and no third party was involved.&nbsp;“Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make, in that case by using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion, and sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders who were able to quickly make a decision and STOP!,” he wrote in the post. &nbsp;He then noted that during his first term, Serbia and Kosovo were going at it “hot and heavy”, and the long-time conflict was ready to break out into a war.&nbsp;“I stopped it (Biden has hurt the longer-term prospects with some very stupid decisions, but I will fix it, again!). Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River. There is peace, at least for now, because of my intervention, and it will stay that way!,” Trump said.&nbsp;Trump then stressed that there will be peace soon between Israel and Iran, adding, “Many calls and meetings now taking place.”“I do a lot, and never get credit for anything, but that’s OK, the PEOPLE understand. MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!,” the US president lamented.&nbsp;Iran on Sunday stressed that Iran had evidence to show that the US forces supported Israel in its operation against Tehran."We have solid proof of the support of the American forces and American bases in the region for the attacks of the Zionist regime military forces,"Araghchi told foreign diplomats, AFP reported.This comes after Trump said that the US had nothing to do with Israel’s attack on Iran.

The US president further said that many calls and meetings are now taking place, without clearly mentioning which parties he’s referring to. 

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 15) stressed that Iran and Israel should make a deal, while also expressing confidence that they will make a deal and there will be peace soon. The US president further said that many calls and meetings are now taking place, without clearly mentioning which parties he’s referring to. Once again lamenting for not getting the credit, Trump in his Truth Social post, mentioned several conflicts which took place recently as well as in the past, crediting himself for intervening and bringing peace to those regions. He did not forget to claim credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, which the two nations have repeatedly denied, saying that the ceasefire was announced based on bilateral talks only and no third party was involved. “Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make, in that case by using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion, and sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders who were able to quickly make a decision and STOP!,” he wrote in the post. He then noted that during his first term, Serbia and Kosovo were going at it “hot and heavy”, and the long-time conflict was ready to break out into a war. “I stopped it (Biden has hurt the longer-term prospects with some very stupid decisions, but I will fix it, again!). Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River. There is peace, at least for now, because of my intervention, and it will stay that way!,” Trump said. Trump then stressed that there will be peace soon between Israel and Iran, adding, “Many calls and meetings now taking place.” “I do a lot, and never get credit for anything, but that’s OK, the PEOPLE understand. MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!,” the US president lamented. Iran on Sunday stressed that Iran had evidence to show that the US forces supported Israel in its operation against Tehran. "We have solid proof of the support of the American forces and American bases in the region for the attacks of the Zionist regime military forces,"Araghchi told foreign diplomats, AFP reported. This comes after Trump said that the US had nothing to do with Israel’s attack on Iran.

The US president further said that many calls and meetings are now taking place, without clearly mentioning which parties he’s referring to.&nbsp;

'Israel and Iran will MAKE A DEAL': Trump shows confidence in bringing peace in Middle East amid ongoing war

Israel-Iran war: As the war between the two nations escalates, people are rushing to save their lives. However, Iran’s capital Tehran does not have bomb shelters, the Chairman of Tehran’s City Council said.&nbsp;Chairman Mehdi Chamran said that Iran should start working on having shelters now as Israel continues to attack Iranian nuclear facilities and other targets.&nbsp;“Unfortunately, we in Tehran and in our other cities do not have shelters,” Chamran said Sunday. “We must work on having shelters now; we can use the plans we had before.”He further said that the casualty figures in Israel are lower as they have many bomb shelters and regular drills for potential incoming attacks.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in Iran, there are no shelters and people go into basements for safety.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/solid-evidence-against-us-iran-s-foreign-minister-accuses-america-of-supporting-israeli-attacks-here-s-what-he-said-1749992152278">Also read: 'Iran has SOLID EVIDENCE against US': Foreign minister accuses America of supporting Israeli attacks - Here's what he said</a>&nbsp;“In Tehran, there weren’t any shelters, people went into basements,” he said, adding that the metro can be used as a shelter “in extreme crisis” but that “we would need to shut the system down.”“We could prepare underground parking lots as well, similar to when Saddam bombed us,” Chamran said, referring to the war of the 1980s.Moreover, government spokesperson Fatemah Mohajerani said that the Iranians can seek shelter in mosques, schools and subway systems during Israeli attacks.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would strike every site and every target of the Ayatollah’s regime.&nbsp;Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran does not want conflict with Israel to expand to a wider regional war “unless it’s imposed on us.”“It is absolutely clear that the Israeli regime does not want any agreement on the nuclear issue; it does not want negotiations, and it does not want diplomacy,” Araghchi said in a meeting with foreign ambassadors broadcast on state-run media.&nbsp;

Iran should start working on having shelters now as Israel continues to attack Iranian nuclear facilities and other targets. 

Israel-Iran war: As the war between the two nations escalates, people are rushing to save their lives. However, Iran’s capital Tehran does not have bomb shelters, the Chairman of Tehran’s City Council said. Chairman Mehdi Chamran said that Iran should start working on having shelters now as Israel continues to attack Iranian nuclear facilities and other targets. “Unfortunately, we in Tehran and in our other cities do not have shelters,” Chamran said Sunday. “We must work on having shelters now; we can use the plans we had before.” He further said that the casualty figures in Israel are lower as they have many bomb shelters and regular drills for potential incoming attacks. Meanwhile, in Iran, there are no shelters and people go into basements for safety. Also read: 'Iran has SOLID EVIDENCE against US': Foreign minister accuses America of supporting Israeli attacks - Here's what he said “In Tehran, there weren’t any shelters, people went into basements,” he said, adding that the metro can be used as a shelter “in extreme crisis” but that “we would need to shut the system down.” “We could prepare underground parking lots as well, similar to when Saddam bombed us,” Chamran said, referring to the war of the 1980s. Moreover, government spokesperson Fatemah Mohajerani said that the Iranians can seek shelter in mosques, schools and subway systems during Israeli attacks. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would strike every site and every target of the Ayatollah’s regime. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran does not want conflict with Israel to expand to a wider regional war “unless it’s imposed on us.” “It is absolutely clear that the Israeli regime does not want any agreement on the nuclear issue; it does not want negotiations, and it does not want diplomacy,” Araghchi said in a meeting with foreign ambassadors broadcast on state-run media.

Iran should start working on having shelters now as Israel continues to attack Iranian nuclear facilities and other targets.&nbsp;

Iran doesn't have bomb shelters - Here's how it is planning to protect civilians against Israel's attack

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday (June 15) stressed that Iran had evidence to show that the US forces supported Israel in its operation against Tehran.&nbsp;This comes after Iran and Israel were engulfed in a full-blown war after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, attacking Tehran’s nuclear facilities and killing military officials.&nbsp;"We have solid proof of the support of the American forces and American bases in the region for the attacks of the Zionist regime military forces,"&nbsp;Araghchi told foreign diplomats, AFP reported.&nbsp;Iran’s foreign minister’s statement comes after US President Donald Trump said that the US had nothing to do with Israel’s attack on Iran.&nbsp;“The U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before. However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!,” the US president said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-will-pay-very-heavy-price-for-israeli-civilian-deaths-warns-netanyahu-1749990232587">Also read: Iran will pay ‘very heavy price’ for Israeli civilian deaths, warns Netanyahu</a> “If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before,” Trump warned Iran in a post on Truth Social.&nbsp;Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused America of “dishonesty” for continuing to support Israel while also engaging in talks with Tehran.&nbsp;The US and Iran were scheduled to hold negotiations on Sunday (today), however, the talks were cancelled amid the ongoing war.&nbsp;Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced the decision on Saturday, saying, “The Iran-US talks scheduled to be held in Muscat this Sunday will not now take place.” He added that “diplomacy and dialogue remain the only pathway to lasting peace.”

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the US had nothing to do with Israel’s attack on Iran, adding that the US can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel. 

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday (June 15) stressed that Iran had evidence to show that the US forces supported Israel in its operation against Tehran. This comes after Iran and Israel were engulfed in a full-blown war after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, attacking Tehran’s nuclear facilities and killing military officials. "We have solid proof of the support of the American forces and American bases in the region for the attacks of the Zionist regime military forces," Araghchi told foreign diplomats, AFP reported. Iran’s foreign minister’s statement comes after US President Donald Trump said that the US had nothing to do with Israel’s attack on Iran. “The U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before. However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!,” the US president said. Also read: Iran will pay ‘very heavy price’ for Israeli civilian deaths, warns Netanyahu “If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before,” Trump warned Iran in a post on Truth Social. Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused America of “dishonesty” for continuing to support Israel while also engaging in talks with Tehran. The US and Iran were scheduled to hold negotiations on Sunday (today), however, the talks were cancelled amid the ongoing war. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced the decision on Saturday, saying, “The Iran-US talks scheduled to be held in Muscat this Sunday will not now take place.” He added that “diplomacy and dialogue remain the only pathway to lasting peace.”

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the US had nothing to do with Israel’s attack on Iran, adding that the US can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel.&nbsp;

'Iran has SOLID EVIDENCE against US': Foreign minister accuses America of supporting Israeli attacks - Here's what he said

The Israeli military on Sunday (June 15) said that it struck a nuclear facility in Iran’s Isfahan, Reuters reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;A military spokesperson shared this in a post on X, according to Reuters. According to the report, it did not provide a framework for the attack.&nbsp;&nbsp;An Israeli military official said that Israel still has a large list of targets it plans to hit in Iran.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to a Reuters report, the official declined to say how long strikes against Iran would continue, adding the military had attacked around 80 targets in Tehran on Saturday evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-israel-prepared-and-attacked-170-targets-over-720-military-infrastructure-in-iran-in-less-than-three-days-watch-video-1749986372247">Also read: How Israel prepared and attacked 170 targets, over 720 military infrastructure in Iran in less than three days - WATCH video</a>&nbsp;Moreover, the targets included two “dual-use” Iranian fuel sites that supported military and nuclear operations, he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Iran will pay a “very heavy price” for targeting Israel’s civilians, as he visited the site of the early-morning Iranian missile strike on a Bat Yam apartment building.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Iran will pay a very heavy price for the murder of civilians — women, children — that it carried out deliberately. We will achieve our objectives, and we will strike them with overwhelming force,” says Netanyahu according to a readout from the Prime Minister’s Office.&nbsp;He said that we are in an “existential battle, one that is now clear to every citizen of Israel. Think about what would happen if Iran had a nuclear weapon to drop on Israel’s cities.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, as the war escalates, Iran has asked Cyprus to convey “some messages” to Israelis, President Christodoulides said on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;He added that he expected to speak to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later in the day.&nbsp;Christodoulides also said he was not happy with what he said was a slow reaction by the European Union to the unfolding crisis in the Middle East.Cyprus, the closest EU member state in the region, had asked for an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, he said.

The official declined to say how long strikes against Iran would continue, adding the military had attacked around 80 targets in Tehran on Saturday evening. 

The Israeli military on Sunday (June 15) said that it struck a nuclear facility in Iran’s Isfahan, Reuters reported. A military spokesperson shared this in a post on X, according to Reuters. According to the report, it did not provide a framework for the attack. An Israeli military official said that Israel still has a large list of targets it plans to hit in Iran. According to a Reuters report, the official declined to say how long strikes against Iran would continue, adding the military had attacked around 80 targets in Tehran on Saturday evening. Also read: How Israel prepared and attacked 170 targets, over 720 military infrastructure in Iran in less than three days - WATCH video Moreover, the targets included two “dual-use” Iranian fuel sites that supported military and nuclear operations, he said. Earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Iran will pay a “very heavy price” for targeting Israel’s civilians, as he visited the site of the early-morning Iranian missile strike on a Bat Yam apartment building. “Iran will pay a very heavy price for the murder of civilians — women, children — that it carried out deliberately. We will achieve our objectives, and we will strike them with overwhelming force,” says Netanyahu according to a readout from the Prime Minister’s Office. He said that we are in an “existential battle, one that is now clear to every citizen of Israel. Think about what would happen if Iran had a nuclear weapon to drop on Israel’s cities.” Meanwhile, as the war escalates, Iran has asked Cyprus to convey “some messages” to Israelis, President Christodoulides said on Sunday. He added that he expected to speak to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later in the day. Christodoulides also said he was not happy with what he said was a slow reaction by the European Union to the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. Cyprus, the closest EU member state in the region, had asked for an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, he said.

The official declined to say how long strikes against Iran would continue, adding the military had attacked around 80 targets in Tehran on Saturday evening.&nbsp;

'Large list of targets left in Iran': Israel attacks nuclear facility in Tehran's Isfahan

As Iran and Israel continued to launch missiles and attack military sites, the Israeli Defence Forces shared striking visuals of how Israeli fighter jets attacked infrastructure and targets linked to Iranian nuclear programs.&nbsp;Under Operation Rising Lion, the Air Force fighter jets flew over Iran and raided infrastructure throughout the last night, and attacked targets linked to the Iranian nuclear program.&nbsp;More than 80 targets were attacked, including several ministry headquarters.&nbsp;“About 50 fighter jets attacked infrastructure and targets linked to the Iranian nuclear program in Tehran,” IDF Spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in a post shared on X.&nbsp;<h2>Watch video HERE&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%84?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#عاجل</a> حوالي 50 طائرة مقاتلة هاجمت بنى تحتية وأهداف مرتبطة بالبرنامج النووي الإيراني في طهران ⭕️في إطار عملية <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%AF_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%AF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#الأسد_الصاعد</a> هاجم جيش الدفاع أكثر من 170 هدفًا وأكثر من 720 بنية تحتية عسكرية خلال أقل من ثلاثة أيام. ⭕️طوال الليلة الأخيرة حلقت مقاتلات سلاح الجو في سماء طهران وأغارت… <a href="https://t.co/ANzYt4iFEz">pic.twitter.com/ANzYt4iFEz</a>&mdash; افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) <a href="https://twitter.com/AvichayAdraee/status/1934199971001082128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Moreover, in less than three days, it attacked more than 170 targets and over 720 military infrastructure.&nbsp;“As part of these raids, more than 80 targets were attacked, including the headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Defense, the headquarters of the SPND nuclear project, and more targets where the Iranian regime hid its nuclear archives,” Adraee added.&nbsp;The IDF “continues to intensify its attacks on the Iranian nuclear threat” and to strike at the heart of the nuclear program, the IDF spokesperson stressed.&nbsp;After overnight attacks, Israeli authorities have raised the confirmed death toll from Iran’s missile strikes on Israel to 10. Israel raised the toll in the missile attack at Bat Yam to six while saying that about 180 were injured after two bodies were recovered from the rubble.Earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was touring the site of the Bat Yam apartment, where six Israelis were killed and dozens were injured.&nbsp;President Isaac Herzog also visited the site. “Dozens of homes in this area were completely damaged by a single missile launched from Iran in a cruel and terrible missile attack that was launched across the entire country,” Herzog said, according to a statement from his office.“This is a very significant moment in the history of Israel. We must show the emotional and mental resilience that we always have,” Herzog added.

Under Operation Rising Lion, the Air Force fighter jets flew over Iran and raided infrastructure throughout the last night, and attacked targets linked to the Iranian nuclear program. 

As Iran and Israel continued to launch missiles and attack military sites, the Israeli Defence Forces shared striking visuals of how Israeli fighter jets attacked infrastructure and targets linked to Iranian nuclear programs. Under Operation Rising Lion, the Air Force fighter jets flew over Iran and raided infrastructure throughout the last night, and attacked targets linked to the Iranian nuclear program. More than 80 targets were attacked, including several ministry headquarters. “About 50 fighter jets attacked infrastructure and targets linked to the Iranian nuclear program in Tehran,” IDF Spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in a post shared on X. Watch video HERE

Under Operation Rising Lion, the Air Force fighter jets flew over Iran and raided infrastructure throughout the last night, and attacked targets linked to the Iranian nuclear program.&nbsp;

How Israel prepared and attacked 170 targets, over 720 military infrastructure in Iran in less than three days - WATCH video

After overnight attacks, Israeli authorities have raised the confirmed death toll from Iran’s missile strikes on Israel to 10.Israel raised the toll in the missile attack at Bat Yam to six, while saying that about 180 were injured, after two bodies were recovered from the rubble.&nbsp;The number of people missing at the site has also been reduced to seven people, who are still unaccounted for in the rubble of buildings hit by Iranian missiles overnight.One projectile struck a home in the town of Tamra, killing four civilians, bringing the number of fatalities from Iran’s missile strikes on Israel to 10. Another strike in Rehovot wounded another 40 people.&nbsp;Regional police commander Daniel Hadad told reporters it “could take days” to complete the search in Bat Yam.“There is great destruction here, lots of rubble and debris that has to be lifted to find the missing,” he was quoted as saying in a report by the Times of Israel.&nbsp;<h2>Iran fired 70 ballistic missiles, dozens of drones: IDF</h2>&nbsp;In the overnight attacks on Israel, Iran fired a total of 70 ballistic missiles and dozens of drones, said IDF, citing its estimates.The missiles were fired in three waves at 11 pm, 2 am. and 2.55 am, coinciding with the dozens of drones.&nbsp;Iran’s attacks so far are below the “reference scenario,” or what the IDF had anticipated in a war with Iran, said the Israeli military.Iran is still believed to possess thousands of ballistic missiles.&nbsp;The IDF shared that the Israeli Air Force bombed several Iranian ballistic missile launchers, along with air defence systems and radars. It also shared footage of the strikes.The IDF said it will continue to “hunt down” Iran’s ballistic missile launchers in western Iran to prevent attacks on Israel.The air defences and radars were struck “as part of the IDF’s aerial superiority in Iranian airspace,” the military says.&nbsp;<h2>‘80 targets in Tehran were hit overnight, total 720 assets since Friday’</h2>&nbsp;Besides, 80 targets in Tehran were hit overnight, the IDF said.The targets in the Iranian capital included fuel depots, the Iranian Defence Ministry headquarters, the “headquarters of the SPND nuclear project” and other targets related to Iran’s nuclear programme.IAF fighter jets also struck gas infrastructure near Bandar Abbas as the fuel and gas sites are used by Iran for military purposes and its nuclear project.The IDF claims to have hit 720 assets in about 170 strikes in Iran since early Friday.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">חיל האוויר תקף באיראן לאורך כל הלילה והשמיד משגרי טילי קרקע-קרקע חמושים המוכנים לשיגור. בסגירת מעגל מהירה, חיל האוויר תקף גם משגרים ששיגרו טילים לעבר מדינת ישראל. בנוסף, הותקפו תשתיות טילי קרקע-אוויר ומכ&quot;מי גילוי של המשטר האיראני באיראן, כחלק מהעליונות האווירית של צה״ל בשמי… <a href="https://t.co/s4igW92z3V">pic.twitter.com/s4igW92z3V</a>&mdash; צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) <a href="https://twitter.com/idfonline/status/1934174283707662600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Iran fired a total of 70 ballistic missiles and dozens of drones, said IDF, citing its estimates. Iran’s attacks so far are below the “reference scenario,” or what the IDF had anticipated in a war with Iran, said the Israeli military.

After overnight attacks, Israeli authorities have raised the confirmed death toll from Iran’s missile strikes on Israel to 10. Israel raised the toll in the missile attack at Bat Yam to six, while saying that about 180 were injured, after two bodies were recovered from the rubble. The number of people missing at the site has also been reduced to seven people, who are still unaccounted for in the rubble of buildings hit by Iranian missiles overnight. One projectile struck a home in the town of Tamra, killing four civilians, bringing the number of fatalities from Iran’s missile strikes on Israel to 10. Another strike in Rehovot wounded another 40 people. Regional police commander Daniel Hadad told reporters it “could take days” to complete the search in Bat Yam. “There is great destruction here, lots of rubble and debris that has to be lifted to find the missing,” he was quoted as saying in a report by the Times of Israel. Iran fired 70 ballistic missiles, dozens of drones: IDF In the overnight attacks on Israel, Iran fired a total of 70 ballistic missiles and dozens of drones, said IDF, citing its estimates. The missiles were fired in three waves at 11 pm, 2 am. and 2.55 am, coinciding with the dozens of drones. Iran’s attacks so far are below the “reference scenario,” or what the IDF had anticipated in a war with Iran, said the Israeli military. Iran is still believed to possess thousands of ballistic missiles. The IDF shared that the Israeli Air Force bombed several Iranian ballistic missile launchers, along with air defence systems and radars. It also shared footage of the strikes. The IDF said it will continue to “hunt down” Iran’s ballistic missile launchers in western Iran to prevent attacks on Israel. The air defences and radars were struck “as part of the IDF’s aerial superiority in Iranian airspace,” the military says. ‘80 targets in Tehran were hit overnight, total 720 assets since Friday’ Besides, 80 targets in Tehran were hit overnight, the IDF said. The targets in the Iranian capital included fuel depots, the Iranian Defence Ministry headquarters, the “headquarters of the SPND nuclear project” and other targets related to Iran’s nuclear programme. IAF fighter jets also struck gas infrastructure near Bandar Abbas as the fuel and gas sites are used by Iran for military purposes and its nuclear project. The IDF claims to have hit 720 assets in about 170 strikes in Iran since early Friday.

Iran fired a total of 70 ballistic missiles and dozens of drones, said IDF, citing its estimates. Iran’s attacks so far are below the “reference scenario,” or what the IDF had anticipated in a war with Iran, said the Israeli military.

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