Israel-Iran war: 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’s attack would never have happened without the US green light and support,” Araghchi said.He added that &nbsp;Tehran does not believe American statements that Washington had taken no part in recent attacks.&nbsp;“It is necessary for the United States to condemn Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities if they want to prove their goodwill," Araghchi said.&nbsp;Attacks on Israel will end when its 'aggression stops'&nbsp;Araghchi also said that the attacks on Israel will end once Israel halts its military campaign against the Islamic republic.&nbsp;"We are defending ourselves; our defence is entirely legitimate," said Araghchi.&nbsp;"This defence is our response to aggression. If the aggression stops, naturally our responses will also stop," he added.&nbsp;Israel 'crossed a new red line'&nbsp;Moreover, Araghchi also said that Israel had "crossed a new red line" by targeting Iran's nuclear sites in strikes."The Zionist regime crossed a new red line in international law, and it was attacking nuclear facilities," the Iranian foreign minister said.&nbsp;Araghchi also said the Israeli attack "is being met with indifference at the Security Council," adding that Western governments have "condemned Iran instead of Israel despite it being the side that was violated".&nbsp;

Dragging conflict to Persian Gulf is strategic mistake: Iran Abbas Araghchi says Tehran does not want conflict expansion with Israel unless... 

Israel-Iran war: 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. “Israel’s attack would never have happened without the US green light and support,” Araghchi said. He added that Tehran does not believe American statements that Washington had taken no part in recent attacks. “It is necessary for the United States to condemn Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities if they want to prove their goodwill," Araghchi said. Attacks on Israel will end when its 'aggression stops' Araghchi also said that the attacks on Israel will end once Israel halts its military campaign against the Islamic republic. "We are defending ourselves; our defence is entirely legitimate," said Araghchi. "This defence is our response to aggression. If the aggression stops, naturally our responses will also stop," he added. Israel 'crossed a new red line' Moreover, Araghchi also said that Israel had "crossed a new red line" by targeting Iran's nuclear sites in strikes. "The Zionist regime crossed a new red line in international law, and it was attacking nuclear facilities," the Iranian foreign minister said. Araghchi also said the Israeli attack "is being met with indifference at the Security Council," adding that Western governments have "condemned Iran instead of Israel despite it being the side that was violated".

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 conflict to Persian Gulf is strategic mistake': Iran's Abbas Araghchi says Tehran doesn't want conflict expansion with Israel unless...

Israel-Iran war: Amid the ongoing tensions, Iran’s civil aviation authorities have announced the country’s airspace will remain closed until 3 PM Sunday (June 5). It urged passengers to monitor the website for updates rather than go to airports in person.&nbsp;Earlier, the Iranian authorities had said that "no flights will be operated at any airports in the country in order to protect the safety of passengers… until further notice."&nbsp;This came after Israel launched a fresh attack on Saturday (June 14) on multiple key energy facilities in and around Tehran. The aerial attack on these cities ignited fires and massive panic among residents in the city. The Israeli attack targeted the Shahran fuel and gasoline depot in the north of the capital and the Shahr Rey oil refinery in the south, according to Iran’s oil ministry and state media reports.&nbsp;Visuals of the attack circulated on social media showed giant buildings engulfed by fire, back smoke rising.Later on, several Iranian news agencies reported that operations at the Tehran refinery are continuing, without disruption to fuel production or distribution.&nbsp;Moreover, Israel issued an evacuation warning on Sunday (June 15) for the residents near reactors in Iran, an Israeli military spokesperson said in a post on X, Reuters reports.&nbsp;Meanwhile, during a meeting with foreign diplomats broadcast on state TV, the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Israel had "crossed a new red line" by targeting Iran's nuclear sites in strikes.&nbsp;"The Zionist regime crossed a new red line in international law, and it was attacking nuclear facilities," Araghchi said.&nbsp;Araghchi also said the Israeli attack "is being met with indifference at the Security Council," adding that Western governments have "condemned Iran instead of Israel despite it being the side that was violated".&nbsp;

Israel-Iran war: Iran airspace will remain closed until 3 PM Sunday 


Israel-Iran war: Amid the ongoing tensions, Iran’s civil aviation authorities have announced the country’s airspace will remain closed until 3 PM Sunday (June 5). It urged passengers to monitor the website for updates rather than go to airports in person. Earlier, the Iranian authorities had said that "no flights will be operated at any airports in the country in order to protect the safety of passengers… until further notice." This came after Israel launched a fresh attack on Saturday (June 14) on multiple key energy facilities in and around Tehran. The aerial attack on these cities ignited fires and massive panic among residents in the city. The Israeli attack targeted the Shahran fuel and gasoline depot in the north of the capital and the Shahr Rey oil refinery in the south, according to Iran’s oil ministry and state media reports. Visuals of the attack circulated on social media showed giant buildings engulfed by fire, back smoke rising. Later on, several Iranian news agencies reported that operations at the Tehran refinery are continuing, without disruption to fuel production or distribution. Moreover, Israel issued an evacuation warning on Sunday (June 15) for the residents near reactors in Iran, an Israeli military spokesperson said in a post on X, Reuters reports. Meanwhile, during a meeting with foreign diplomats broadcast on state TV, the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Israel had "crossed a new red line" by targeting Iran's nuclear sites in strikes. "The Zionist regime crossed a new red line in international law, and it was attacking nuclear facilities," Araghchi said. Araghchi also said the Israeli attack "is being met with indifference at the Security Council," adding that Western governments have "condemned Iran instead of Israel despite it being the side that was violated".

Amid the ongoing tensions, Iran’s civil aviation authorities have announced the country’s airspace will remain closed until 3 PM Sunday (June 5).

Israel-Iran war: Iran's airspace will remain closed until 3 PM Sunday

Israel-Iran war: Amid the ongoing tensions with Iran, Israel launched a fresh attack on Saturday (June 14) on multiple key energy facilities in and around Tehran. The aerial attack on these cities ignited fires and massive panic among residents in the city. The Israeli attack targeted the Shahran fuel and gasoline depot in the north of the capital and the Shahr Rey oil refinery in the south, according to Iran’s oil ministry and state media reports.Visuals of the attack circulated on social media showed giant buildings engulfed by fire, back smoke rising.Later on, several Iranian news agencies reported that operations at the Tehran refinery are continuing, without disruption to fuel production or distribution.&nbsp;Moreover, Israel issued an evacuation warning on Sunday (June 15) for the residents near reactors in Iran, an Israeli military spokesperson said in a post on X, Reuters reports.&nbsp;Meanwhile, during a meeting with foreign diplomats broadcast on state TV, the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Israel had "crossed a new red line" by targeting Iran's nuclear sites in strikes.&nbsp;"The Zionist regime crossed a new red line in international law, and it was attacking nuclear facilities," Araghchi said.&nbsp;Araghchi also said the Israeli attack "is being met with indifference at the Security Council," adding that Western governments have "condemned Iran instead of Israel despite it being the side that was violated".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Israel strikes at Mehrabad International Airport in Iran’s capital, Tehran. Reportedly, the attack blew up the fuel depot and destroyed all military aircraft housed at the airport. <a href="https://t.co/zdrheVxdnu">pic.twitter.com/zdrheVxdnu</a>&mdash; Ozor Ndi Ozor (@eemmanuels4) <a href="https://twitter.com/eemmanuels4/status/1933869457052753921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump's warning to Iran&nbsp;Meanwhile, among all this chaos, the US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it will witness attacks "to levels never seen before" if it attacks the US.&nbsp;Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "The US 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 US 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!!!"&nbsp; &nbsp;

WATCH | Israel targets key oil facilities of Tehran, ignites fire and panic 

Israel-Iran war: Amid the ongoing tensions with Iran, Israel launched a fresh attack on Saturday (June 14) on multiple key energy facilities in and around Tehran. The aerial attack on these cities ignited fires and massive panic among residents in the city. The Israeli attack targeted the Shahran fuel and gasoline depot in the north of the capital and the Shahr Rey oil refinery in the south, according to Iran’s oil ministry and state media reports. Visuals of the attack circulated on social media showed giant buildings engulfed by fire, back smoke rising. Later on, several Iranian news agencies reported that operations at the Tehran refinery are continuing, without disruption to fuel production or distribution. Moreover, Israel issued an evacuation warning on Sunday (June 15) for the residents near reactors in Iran, an Israeli military spokesperson said in a post on X, Reuters reports. Meanwhile, during a meeting with foreign diplomats broadcast on state TV, the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Israel had "crossed a new red line" by targeting Iran's nuclear sites in strikes. "The Zionist regime crossed a new red line in international law, and it was attacking nuclear facilities," Araghchi said. Araghchi also said the Israeli attack "is being met with indifference at the Security Council," adding that Western governments have "condemned Iran instead of Israel despite it being the side that was violated".

Israel launched a fresh attack on Saturday (June 14) on multiple key energy facilities in and around Tehran. The aerial attack on these cities ignited fires and massive panic among residents in the city.&nbsp;

WATCH | Israel targets key oil facilities of Tehran, ignites fire and panic | Israel-Iran war

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said early Sunday that the country’s missiles and drones struck fighter jet fuel production facilities and sites used by Israeli warplanes for refuelling, as the two rival nations launched attacks on each other for a second day.&nbsp;“Installations producing fuel for fighter planes and the (Israeli) regime’s energy supply centres were targeted by a multitude of drones and missiles,” the Guards said in a statement.&nbsp;“The Iranian armed forces’ offensive operations will continue more fiercely and more broadly if the depravity and attacks (against Iran) continue.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israel launched several attacks on Iran’s energy sector, marking a significant escalation in its assault.&nbsp;Israel struck the Sharan oil facility in Iran’s capital, Tehran, where a fire was raging at the time of filing of this report.Sharan assumes importance as it is a major oil storage and distribution hub near Iran’s capital, Tehran, which is home to over nine 9 million people.&nbsp;Its location makes it strategically important for supplying refined products to the country’s most populous region and vital industries. The facility reportedly holds several million barrels of oil, making it one of Iran’s key fuel storage sites, though not the largest crude.Sharan’s proximity to Tehran and key transportation networks makes it important and critical for ensuring fuel supply security in the capital and surrounding urban areas, especially during disruptions or crises.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Tehran is readying itself for a prolonged confrontation, and will step up its attacks, reported Al Jazeera, citing a senior Iranian security official.&nbsp;The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Iran did not start the war, but would determine its end.The conflict is Netanyahu’s war and its outcome would be the destruction of the Israeli regime, the official said.The US President Donald Trump needs to decide whether to waste American taxpayers’ money on Netanyahu’s ambitions, he summed up.

Israel launched several attacks on Iran’s energy sector, marking a significant escalation in its assault. Israel struck the Sharan oil facility in Iran’s capital, Tehran, where a fire was raging at the time of filing of this report.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said early Sunday that the country’s missiles and drones struck fighter jet fuel production facilities and sites used by Israeli warplanes for refuelling, as the two rival nations launched attacks on each other for a second day. “Installations producing fuel for fighter planes and the (Israeli) regime’s energy supply centres were targeted by a multitude of drones and missiles,” the Guards said in a statement. “The Iranian armed forces’ offensive operations will continue more fiercely and more broadly if the depravity and attacks (against Iran) continue.” Meanwhile, Israel launched several attacks on Iran’s energy sector, marking a significant escalation in its assault. Israel struck the Sharan oil facility in Iran’s capital, Tehran, where a fire was raging at the time of filing of this report. Sharan assumes importance as it is a major oil storage and distribution hub near Iran’s capital, Tehran, which is home to over nine 9 million people. Its location makes it strategically important for supplying refined products to the country’s most populous region and vital industries. The facility reportedly holds several million barrels of oil, making it one of Iran’s key fuel storage sites, though not the largest crude. Sharan’s proximity to Tehran and key transportation networks makes it important and critical for ensuring fuel supply security in the capital and surrounding urban areas, especially during disruptions or crises. Meanwhile, Tehran is readying itself for a prolonged confrontation, and will step up its attacks, reported Al Jazeera, citing a senior Iranian security official. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Iran did not start the war, but would determine its end. The conflict is Netanyahu’s war and its outcome would be the destruction of the Israeli regime, the official said. The US President Donald Trump needs to decide whether to waste American taxpayers’ money on Netanyahu’s ambitions, he summed up.

Israel launched several attacks on Iran’s energy sector, marking a significant escalation in its assault. Israel struck the Sharan oil facility in Iran’s capital, Tehran, where a fire was raging at the time of filing of this report.

Israel-Iran war: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim Israel warplane fuelling sites targeted

An Israeli strike targeted Iran's defence ministry headquarters in Tehran, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported early Sunday (Jun 15). The attack resulted in damage to one of its buildings.&nbsp;In “an attack on Tehran this evening by the air force of the Zionist regime, the headquarters of the defence ministry was targeted. One of the headquarters' buildings was lightly damaged,” the agency said.&nbsp;Shortly after, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed an “extensive series of strikes on targets in Tehran related to the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons project.”&nbsp;“The targets included the Iranian Ministry of Defense headquarters, the headquarters of the SPND nuclear project, and additional targets, which advanced the Iranian regime’s efforts to obtain a nuclear weapon and where the Iranian regime hid its nuclear archive,” IDF said in a statement.&nbsp;Hours earlier, Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks against Israel as Tel Aviv said it was striking Tehran while intercepting missiles from Iran. The Iranian strikes also targeted the northern Israeli port city of Haifa, following which fire was seen erupting from an oil refinery in the area.&nbsp;The Israel Defense Forces said that it was carrying out air strikes in Tehran while intercepting missiles launched from Iran.&nbsp;“While the (Israeli military) is operating to intercept missiles launched from Iran, the (Israeli air force) is currently striking military targets in Tehran,” the military said, adding that sirens sounded in several areas across Israel.&nbsp;The Iranian oil ministry said that Israeli strikes hit two fuel depots in Tehran. According to the oil ministry, the oil depots at Shahran, northwest of Tehran and another reservoir south of the city were hit.&nbsp;The Times of Israel reported that one person was killed in the strike, while 13 were hurt after an Iranian missile hit a home in Tamra.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The attack resulted in damage to one of the buildings of the ministry.

An Israeli strike targeted Iran's defence ministry headquarters in Tehran, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported early Sunday (Jun 15). The attack resulted in damage to one of its buildings. In “an attack on Tehran this evening by the air force of the Zionist regime, the headquarters of the defence ministry was targeted. One of the headquarters' buildings was lightly damaged,” the agency said. Shortly after, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed an “extensive series of strikes on targets in Tehran related to the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons project.” “The targets included the Iranian Ministry of Defense headquarters, the headquarters of the SPND nuclear project, and additional targets, which advanced the Iranian regime’s efforts to obtain a nuclear weapon and where the Iranian regime hid its nuclear archive,” IDF said in a statement. Hours earlier, Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks against Israel as Tel Aviv said it was striking Tehran while intercepting missiles from Iran. The Iranian strikes also targeted the northern Israeli port city of Haifa, following which fire was seen erupting from an oil refinery in the area. The Israel Defense Forces said that it was carrying out air strikes in Tehran while intercepting missiles launched from Iran. “While the (Israeli military) is operating to intercept missiles launched from Iran, the (Israeli air force) is currently striking military targets in Tehran,” the military said, adding that sirens sounded in several areas across Israel. The Iranian oil ministry said that Israeli strikes hit two fuel depots in Tehran. According to the oil ministry, the oil depots at Shahran, northwest of Tehran and another reservoir south of the city were hit. The Times of Israel reported that one person was killed in the strike, while 13 were hurt after an Iranian missile hit a home in Tamra.

The attack resulted in damage to one of the buildings of the ministry.

Israel-Iran war: Israeli strike targeted defence ministry headquarters in Tehran, says Iranian media

Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile attacks against Israel as Tel Aviv said it was striking Tehran while intercepting missiles from Iran. The Iranian strikes also targeted the northern Israeli port city of Haifa, following which fire was seen erupting from an oil refinery in the area.&nbsp;“A new wave in Operation Honest Promise 3 has begun,” Iran's state media reported.&nbsp;The Times of Israel reported that one person was killed in the strike, while 13 were hurt after an Iranian missile hit a home in Tamra.&nbsp;Israel's firefighting service said that residential buildings were hit in Iranian strikes. It added that a fire started in the country's coastal and northern districts after Tehran launched a new barrage of missiles.&nbsp;“Several incidents have been reported to the Israel Fire and Rescue Services command centres in the Coastal and Northern Districts, with hits on residential buildings and a fire in an open area,” Israel Fire and Rescue Services spokesman Tal Volbovitz said in a statement.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREAKING</a> | Iran launches fresh missile attacks on Israel<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Israel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Israel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IsraeliranWar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IsraeliranWar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iranisraelwar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iranisraelwar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IsraelIranTensions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IsraelIranTensions</a> <a href="https://t.co/N3LgJs01un">pic.twitter.com/N3LgJs01un</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1933992287715139887?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Israel carry out strikes in Tehran</h2>&nbsp;The Israel Defense Forces said that it was carrying out air strikes in Tehran while intercepting missiles launched from Iran.&nbsp;“While the (Israeli military) is operating to intercept missiles launched from Iran, the (Israeli air force) is currently striking military targets in Tehran,” the military said, adding that sirens sounded in several areas across Israel.&nbsp;The Iranian oil ministry said that Israeli strikes hit two fuel depots in Tehran. According to the oil ministry, the oil depots at Shahran, northwest of Tehran and another reservoir south of the city were hit.&nbsp;IDF also posted a video showing Western Tehran's Shahran oil field on fire.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Shahran oil field, western Tehran: <a href="https://t.co/zHbGpNIcSW">pic.twitter.com/zHbGpNIcSW</a>&mdash; Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraelWarRoom/status/1933992337866461645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Social media videos reports fire at the Haifa Oil Refinery</h2>&nbsp;Several blasts were seen erupting in Haifa skies after missiles were launched from Iran.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Haifa skies erupt with blasts after missiles launched from Iran . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIONUncut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIONUncut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Haifa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Haifa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IsraelIranWar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IsraelIranWar</a> <a href="https://t.co/VIRBcUcaK0">pic.twitter.com/VIRBcUcaK0</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1934015075745964077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Meanwhile, videos on social media surfaced reporting a fire at the Haifa Oil Refinery following a possible impact from a ballistic missile fired by Iran.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A fire and smoke can be seen rising from the Haifa Oil Refinery in Northern Israel, following a possible impact from a ballistic missile fired by Iran. <a href="https://t.co/VjuMfYpHgR">pic.twitter.com/VjuMfYpHgR</a>&mdash; OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) <a href="https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1933985885139222835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Another view from the impacts on Haifa refinery <a href="https://t.co/JU3gQIaDBO">pic.twitter.com/JU3gQIaDBO</a>&mdash; Middle East Observer (@ME_Observer_) <a href="https://twitter.com/ME_Observer_/status/1933987711909577016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Iran launches fresh wave of missile attacks against Israel

Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile attacks against Israel as Tel Aviv said it was striking Tehran while intercepting missiles from Iran. The Iranian strikes also targeted the northern Israeli port city of Haifa, following which fire was seen erupting from an oil refinery in the area. “A new wave in Operation Honest Promise 3 has begun,” Iran's state media reported. The Times of Israel reported that one person was killed in the strike, while 13 were hurt after an Iranian missile hit a home in Tamra. Israel's firefighting service said that residential buildings were hit in Iranian strikes. It added that a fire started in the country's coastal and northern districts after Tehran launched a new barrage of missiles. “Several incidents have been reported to the Israel Fire and Rescue Services command centres in the Coastal and Northern Districts, with hits on residential buildings and a fire in an open area,” Israel Fire and Rescue Services spokesman Tal Volbovitz said in a statement.

Iran launches fresh wave of missile attacks against Israel

Israel-Iran war: Iran launches new wave of missiles, Israel strikes Tehran | VIDEO

The Israeli military on Saturday (Jun 14) said that it struck an underground facility in western Iran's Khorramabad, which contained surface-to-surface and cruise missiles.&nbsp;“This is an important site that was even featured in a propaganda video by the Iranian regime in the past,” military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin told journalists, referring to footage released by Iran's Revolutionary Guards earlier this year showing what it described as a new underground missile facility.&nbsp;“It was struck and the senior officials associated with it have also been eliminated,” Defrin said, adding that “dozens of other such sites have also been destroyed.”&nbsp;The military added that the site contained “storage tunnels for surface-to-surface missiles and cruise missiles as well as multiple launch shafts.”Iranian media reported Israeli strikes on Lorestan province, where Khorramabad is located, on Saturday.&nbsp;Earlier on Saturday, Israel said that its aerial operations on Iran, which started on early Friday, have killed more than 20 Iranian army and Revolutionary Guards commanders, including armed forces chief Mohammad Bagheri. Nine nuclear scientists and experts have also been killed in the attack, the military said.&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday (June 14) that recent airstrikes on Iran have caused significant setbacks to the country’s nuclear ambitions and defence infrastructure.&nbsp;Netanyahu also warned of more attacks, saying, “Very soon, you will see IAF planes above Tehran’s skies. We will hit every target of the ayatollahs’ regime.” He added that the current strikes were “nothing compared to what will be experienced in the coming days.”&nbsp;The Israeli military earlier confirmed that its air force struck dozens of targets in Tehran, including Iran’s surface-to-air missile infrastructure.“Overnight, the IAF struck dozens of targets… as part of the effort to damage the Iranian regime’s aerial defence capabilities in the area of Tehran,” the military said in a statement on Saturday.&nbsp;Iran has said at least 78 people, including women and children, have been killed since Israel launched strikes, hitting dozens of targets across Iran on early Friday. Four senior Iranian military officers, including Major General Mohammad Bagheri and Major General Hossein Salami, were killed.&nbsp;Following the deadly strike, Iran called the attack “a declaration of war” and launched retaliatory strikes. Israeli media reported that at least 34 were injured, while one person had died.

Israel-Iran war: Israel strikes underground missile facility in western Iran's Khorramabad

The Israeli military on Saturday (Jun 14) said that it struck an underground facility in western Iran's Khorramabad, which contained surface-to-surface and cruise missiles. “This is an important site that was even featured in a propaganda video by the Iranian regime in the past,” military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin told journalists, referring to footage released by Iran's Revolutionary Guards earlier this year showing what it described as a new underground missile facility. “It was struck and the senior officials associated with it have also been eliminated,” Defrin said, adding that “dozens of other such sites have also been destroyed.” The military added that the site contained “storage tunnels for surface-to-surface missiles and cruise missiles as well as multiple launch shafts.” Iranian media reported Israeli strikes on Lorestan province, where Khorramabad is located, on Saturday. Earlier on Saturday, Israel said that its aerial operations on Iran, which started on early Friday, have killed more than 20 Iranian army and Revolutionary Guards commanders, including armed forces chief Mohammad Bagheri. Nine nuclear scientists and experts have also been killed in the attack, the military said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday (June 14) that recent airstrikes on Iran have caused significant setbacks to the country’s nuclear ambitions and defence infrastructure. Netanyahu also warned of more attacks, saying, “Very soon, you will see IAF planes above Tehran’s skies. We will hit every target of the ayatollahs’ regime.” He added that the current strikes were “nothing compared to what will be experienced in the coming days.” The Israeli military earlier confirmed that its air force struck dozens of targets in Tehran, including Iran’s surface-to-air missile infrastructure. “Overnight, the IAF struck dozens of targets… as part of the effort to damage the Iranian regime’s aerial defence capabilities in the area of Tehran,” the military said in a statement on Saturday. Iran has said at least 78 people, including women and children, have been killed since Israel launched strikes, hitting dozens of targets across Iran on early Friday. Four senior Iranian military officers, including Major General Mohammad Bagheri and Major General Hossein Salami, were killed. Following the deadly strike, Iran called the attack “a declaration of war” and launched retaliatory strikes. Israeli media reported that at least 34 were injured, while one person had died.

Israel-Iran war: Israel strikes underground missile facility in western Iran's Khorramabad

French President Emmanuel Macron urged his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, on a phone call, to "quickly" resume negotiations over his country's nuclear programme, in talks Saturday as a conflict between Tehran and Israel escalated. In a post on X, Macron said that he "invited President Pezeshkian to return swiftly to the negotiating table to reach an agreement -- the only viable path to de-escalation". Iran insists its uranium-enrichment activities are peaceful but western allies fear they are aimed at developing atomic weapons. Stating that “Iran’s nuclear program is a serious concern," Macron said that France would stand ready to contribute and to mobilize all our efforts to achieve that goal. “In light of the serious risk of destabilization across the region, I called for our diplomatic facilities and nationals in Iran and the wider region not to be targeted under any circumstances. I also urged the utmost restraint to avoid escalation," he added on X.&nbsp;In response, Pezeshkian said Iran favoured diplomacy, but will not "accept irrational demands under pressure or... sit at the negotiating table while the Zionist regime continues its attacks", according to a readout shared by the Iranian presidency.<h2>Iran-Israel recent conflict</h2>Tensions rose in West Asia after Israel launched pre-emptive attack on Iran hitting its nuclear and military facilities. Iran, in retaliation, launched ballistic missile on Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other areas. Israeli strike on Iran killed 78 people including the country's top military leaders including Revolutionary Guards chief Major General Hossein Salami, Iran's armed forces chief of staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Supreme leader's adviser Ali Shamkhani and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ air force commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Israeli strikes also destroyed Iran’s above-ground pilot enrichment facility at the Natanz nuclear site and killed its nuclear scientists. Meanwhile, Iran's missiles have claimed three Israeli lives.&nbsp;Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that lives will be “bitter for Israelis.” In a televised address, he warned that Israel would be left ‘helpless’ as the “crime” by the “Zionist regime” would not go unscathed. Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iranian people must stand up against “the evil and oppressive regime.” Declaring that “more is on the way”, Netanyahu added that Israelis are with the people of Iran.&nbsp;Meanwhile, hectic parleys went on in the diplomatic circle with US President Donald Trump, and Israeli PM Netanyahu speaking to world leaders. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also spoke to several leaders around the world about the escalating situation. The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on the situation and urged both sides to de-escalate. Iran accused Israel for declaring war, while Israel claimed it was a strike to “dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme.”&nbsp;America issued warning to Tehran stating that it would face ”dire consequences" if its troops in West Asia is attacked. Rafael Grossi, head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, revealed that enrichment facility at Natanz suffered damages and warned against attacking nuclear facilities as “it could harm both people and the environment.” &nbsp;

French President Emmanuel Macron urged his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, on a phone call, to "quickly" resume negotiations over his country's nuclear programme

French President Emmanuel Macron urged his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, on a phone call, to "quickly" resume negotiations over his country's nuclear programme, in talks Saturday as a conflict between Tehran and Israel escalated. In a post on X, Macron said that he "invited President Pezeshkian to return swiftly to the negotiating table to reach an agreement -- the only viable path to de-escalation". Iran insists its uranium-enrichment activities are peaceful but western allies fear they are aimed at developing atomic weapons. Stating that “Iran’s nuclear program is a serious concern," Macron said that France would stand ready to contribute and to mobilize all our efforts to achieve that goal. “In light of the serious risk of destabilization across the region, I called for our diplomatic facilities and nationals in Iran and the wider region not to be targeted under any circumstances. I also urged the utmost restraint to avoid escalation," he added on X. In response, Pezeshkian said Iran favoured diplomacy, but will not "accept irrational demands under pressure or... sit at the negotiating table while the Zionist regime continues its attacks", according to a readout shared by the Iranian presidency. Iran-Israel recent conflict Tensions rose in West Asia after Israel launched pre-emptive attack on Iran hitting its nuclear and military facilities. Iran, in retaliation, launched ballistic missile on Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other areas. Israeli strike on Iran killed 78 people including the country's top military leaders including Revolutionary Guards chief Major General Hossein Salami, Iran's armed forces chief of staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Supreme leader's adviser Ali Shamkhani and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ air force commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Israeli strikes also destroyed Iran’s above-ground pilot enrichment facility at the Natanz nuclear site and killed its nuclear scientists. Meanwhile, Iran's missiles have claimed three Israeli lives. Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that lives will be “bitter for Israelis.” In a televised address, he warned that Israel would be left ‘helpless’ as the “crime” by the “Zionist regime” would not go unscathed. Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iranian people must stand up against “the evil and oppressive regime.” Declaring that “more is on the way”, Netanyahu added that Israelis are with the people of Iran. Meanwhile, hectic parleys went on in the diplomatic circle with US President Donald Trump, and Israeli PM Netanyahu speaking to world leaders. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also spoke to several leaders around the world about the escalating situation. The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on the situation and urged both sides to de-escalate. Iran accused Israel for declaring war, while Israel claimed it was a strike to “dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme.” America issued warning to Tehran stating that it would face ”dire consequences" if its troops in West Asia is attacked. Rafael Grossi, head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, revealed that enrichment facility at Natanz suffered damages and warned against attacking nuclear facilities as “it could harm both people and the environment.”

French President Emmanuel Macron urged his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, on a phone call, to "quickly" resume negotiations over his country's nuclear programme

France wants Iran back on 'negotiating table' over nuclear deal BUT Iranian president says not until Israel stops attack

Iran has claimed that its air defence forces have shot down a third Israeli F-35 fighter jet amid ongoing military tensions. According to Iranian state media, the jet was taken down over western Iran, and the pilot was captured after ejecting.This would be the third Israeli F-35 destroyed since hostilities began on Friday, according to Iran. The military said one of the earlier pilots had died, while the other was also taken into custody.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-intercepted-several-hostile-drones-iran-claims-it-downed-two-israeli-f-35-jets-woman-pilot-captured-1749847324468">‘Fake, baseless’: Israel denies Iran’s claim of downing two F-35 jets, capturing&nbsp;woman&nbsp;pilot</a>The Iranian army reportedly used its locally developed air defence systems to intercept the jets. The claim was also posted by Iran’s embassy in New Delhi on X, where it said: “Iran’s air defence forces have shot down two Israeli F-35 fighter jets and intercepted several hostile drones.”<h2>Israel denies losing any aircraft</h2>Israel has strongly rejected Iran’s claims. A spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Avichay Adraee, said in a post in Arabic that the reports were “completely baseless.”He added, “Fake Iranian media. This news being spread by Iranian media is completely baseless.”There has been no independent verification of Iran’s statements, and no video or photographic evidence of downed jets has been released.<h2>Escalating attacks between Iran and Israel</h2>The claim comes amid a series of tit-for-tat attacks between Iran and Israel, which began after an Israeli airstrike on 13 June hit several nuclear and military sites inside Iran. The strike killed four senior military officers, including Major Generals Mohammad Bagheri and Hossein Salami.Iranian media also reported that 78 civilians were killed, including women, children, and six nuclear scientists. Dozens more were wounded.In retaliation, Iran has launched multiple drone and missile strikes. Israeli officials confirmed that their air force carried out strikes overnight targeting Iran’s surface-to-air missile defences near Tehran.<h2>Nuclear talks between Iran and US called off</h2>Amid the rising tensions, a planned round of nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington has been cancelled. 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.”The cancellation of talks comes as both sides trade accusations and airstrikes, raising fresh concerns about the future of diplomacy in the region.

This would be the third Israeli F-35 destroyed since hostilities began on Friday, according to Iran. The military said one of the earlier pilots had died, while the other was also taken into custody.

Iran has claimed that its air defence forces have shot down a third Israeli F-35 fighter jet amid ongoing military tensions. According to Iranian state media, the jet was taken down over western Iran, and the pilot was captured after ejecting. This would be the third Israeli F-35 destroyed since hostilities began on Friday, according to Iran. The military said one of the earlier pilots had died, while the other was also taken into custody. Also read: ‘Fake, baseless’: Israel denies Iran’s claim of downing two F-35 jets, capturing woman pilot The Iranian army reportedly used its locally developed air defence systems to intercept the jets. The claim was also posted by Iran’s embassy in New Delhi on X, where it said: “Iran’s air defence forces have shot down two Israeli F-35 fighter jets and intercepted several hostile drones.” Israel denies losing any aircraft Israel has strongly rejected Iran’s claims. A spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Avichay Adraee, said in a post in Arabic that the reports were “completely baseless.” He added, “Fake Iranian media. This news being spread by Iranian media is completely baseless.” There has been no independent verification of Iran’s statements, and no video or photographic evidence of downed jets has been released. Escalating attacks between Iran and Israel The claim comes amid a series of tit-for-tat attacks between Iran and Israel, which began after an Israeli airstrike on 13 June hit several nuclear and military sites inside Iran. The strike killed four senior military officers, including Major Generals Mohammad Bagheri and Hossein Salami. Iranian media also reported that 78 civilians were killed, including women, children, and six nuclear scientists. Dozens more were wounded. In retaliation, Iran has launched multiple drone and missile strikes. Israeli officials confirmed that their air force carried out strikes overnight targeting Iran’s surface-to-air missile defences near Tehran. Nuclear talks between Iran and US called off Amid the rising tensions, a planned round of nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington has been cancelled. 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.” The cancellation of talks comes as both sides trade accusations and airstrikes, raising fresh concerns about the future of diplomacy in the region.

This would be the third Israeli F-35 destroyed since hostilities began on Friday, according to Iran. The military said one of the earlier pilots had died, while the other was also taken into custody.

Did Iran shoot down third Israeli F-35 jet? Tehran claims it captured two pilots after Israel slams earlier claims as 'fake news'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday (June 14) that Britain is moving additional military assets, including fighter jets, to the West Asia to provide support across the region, amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel. Starmer spoke to reporters en route to a Group of Seven meeting in Canada. "We are moving assets to the region, including jets, and that is for contingency support in the region," Starmer said. &nbsp;Crews began deployment preparations on Friday morning, when it was clear the situation in the region was deteriorating, a spokesperson for the prime minister said. Britain already has fighter jets in the region as part of an operation to counter threats in Iraq and Syria.<h2>Iran-Israel recent conflict</h2>Tensions rose in West Asia after Israel launched pre-emptive attack on Iran hitting its nuclear and military facilities. Iran, in retaliation, launched ballistic missile on Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other areas. Israeli strike on Iran killed 78 people including the country's top military leaders including Revolutionary Guards chief Major General Hossein Salami, Iran's armed forces chief of staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Supreme leader's adviser Ali Shamkhani and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ air force commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Israeli strikes also destroyed Iran’s above-ground pilot enrichment facility at the Natanz nuclear site and killed its nuclear scientists. Meanwhile, Iran's missiles have claimed three Israeli lives.&nbsp;Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that lives will be “bitter for Israelis.” In a televised address, he warned that Israel would be left ‘helpless’ as the “crime” by the “Zionist regime” would not go unscathed. Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iranian people must stand up against “the evil and oppressive regime.” Declaring that “more is on the way”, Netanyahu added that Israelis are with the people of Iran.&nbsp;Meanwhile, hectic parleys went on in the diplomatic circle with US President Donald Trump, and Israeli PM Netanyahu speaking to world leaders. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also spoke to several leaders around the world about the escalating situation. The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on the situation and urged both sides to de-escalate. Iran accused Israel for declaring war, while Israel claimed it was a strike to “dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme.”&nbsp;&nbsp;America issued warning to Tehran stating that it would face ”dire consequences" if its troops in West Asia is attacked. Rafael Grossi, head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, revealed that enrichment facility at Natanz suffered damages and warned against attacking nuclear facilities as “it could harm both people and the environment.”&nbsp; &nbsp;

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Britain is moving additional military assets, including fighter jets, to the West Asia

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday (June 14) that Britain is moving additional military assets, including fighter jets, to the West Asia to provide support across the region, amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel. Starmer spoke to reporters en route to a Group of Seven meeting in Canada. "We are moving assets to the region, including jets, and that is for contingency support in the region," Starmer said. Crews began deployment preparations on Friday morning, when it was clear the situation in the region was deteriorating, a spokesperson for the prime minister said. Britain already has fighter jets in the region as part of an operation to counter threats in Iraq and Syria. Iran-Israel recent conflict Tensions rose in West Asia after Israel launched pre-emptive attack on Iran hitting its nuclear and military facilities. Iran, in retaliation, launched ballistic missile on Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other areas. Israeli strike on Iran killed 78 people including the country's top military leaders including Revolutionary Guards chief Major General Hossein Salami, Iran's armed forces chief of staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Supreme leader's adviser Ali Shamkhani and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ air force commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Israeli strikes also destroyed Iran’s above-ground pilot enrichment facility at the Natanz nuclear site and killed its nuclear scientists. Meanwhile, Iran's missiles have claimed three Israeli lives. Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that lives will be “bitter for Israelis.” In a televised address, he warned that Israel would be left ‘helpless’ as the “crime” by the “Zionist regime” would not go unscathed. Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iranian people must stand up against “the evil and oppressive regime.” Declaring that “more is on the way”, Netanyahu added that Israelis are with the people of Iran. Meanwhile, hectic parleys went on in the diplomatic circle with US President Donald Trump, and Israeli PM Netanyahu speaking to world leaders. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also spoke to several leaders around the world about the escalating situation. The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on the situation and urged both sides to de-escalate. Iran accused Israel for declaring war, while Israel claimed it was a strike to “dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme.” America issued warning to Tehran stating that it would face ”dire consequences" if its troops in West Asia is attacked. Rafael Grossi, head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, revealed that enrichment facility at Natanz suffered damages and warned against attacking nuclear facilities as “it could harm both people and the environment.”

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Britain is moving additional military assets, including fighter jets, to the West Asia

UK moving fighter jets to West Asian region amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions, here's why

A new round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, scheduled for this weekend in Oman, has been cancelled. 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.”The decision comes just days after Israel launched major airstrikes on Tehran, targeting military and nuclear sites and killing several senior officials and civilians.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-very-soon-iaf-jets-over-tehran-netanyahu-issues-fresh-warning-for-iran-says-will-hit-every-target-of-ayatollahs-regime-1749914693145">'Our enemy is your enemy': Netanyahu says Israel attacked Iran with 'clear support' from Trump - Here's what he said</a><h2>Iran accuses US of backing Israeli strikes mid-negotiations</h2>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of “dishonesty” for continuing to support Israel while also engaging in nuclear discussions with Tehran.“The Zionist regime’s coordination with the United States in its aggression against Iranian territory in the midst of negotiations is a sign of America’s dishonesty and unreliability,” Pezeshkian told the Pakistani prime minister in a phone call, according to a statement from his office.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-what-is-israel-s-aerial-freedom-of-action-tel-aviv-warns-tehran-is-no-longer-immune-to-strikes-1749913587249">What is Israel's ‘aerial freedom of action’? Tel Aviv warns 'Tehran is no longer immune to strikes'</a><h2>Washington still hopes for dialogue</h2>Despite the rising tensions, a US official told AFP on Saturday that Washington remains open to talks. “We still hope to have talks,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.However, Iranian leaders appear unwilling to continue discussions under the current circumstances. State media quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as saying it was “unjustifiable” to carry on negotiations while Israeli attacks were still taking place.<h2>Iran says talks ‘meaningless’ while bombs are falling</h2>In a separate statement, the Iranian foreign ministry described the planned meeting as “meaningless” in light of Israel’s ongoing airstrikes. The ministry placed the blame squarely on the US for enabling the attacks through its alliance with Israel.“It is obvious that in such circumstances and until the Zionist regime’s aggression against the Iranian nation stops, it would be meaningless to participate in dialogue with a party that is the biggest supporter and accomplice of the aggressor,” said ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei.He further claimed that Washington’s actions had effectively “destroyed” the chances of any productive diplomatic outcome.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of “dishonesty” for continuing to support Israel while also engaging in nuclear discussions with Tehran.

A new round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, scheduled for this weekend in Oman, has been cancelled. 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.” The decision comes just days after Israel launched major airstrikes on Tehran, targeting military and nuclear sites and killing several senior officials and civilians. Also read: 'Our enemy is your enemy': Netanyahu says Israel attacked Iran with 'clear support' from Trump - Here's what he said Iran accuses US of backing Israeli strikes mid-negotiations Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of “dishonesty” for continuing to support Israel while also engaging in nuclear discussions with Tehran. “The Zionist regime’s coordination with the United States in its aggression against Iranian territory in the midst of negotiations is a sign of America’s dishonesty and unreliability,” Pezeshkian told the Pakistani prime minister in a phone call, according to a statement from his office. Also read: What is Israel's ‘aerial freedom of action’? Tel Aviv warns 'Tehran is no longer immune to strikes' Washington still hopes for dialogue Despite the rising tensions, a US official told AFP on Saturday that Washington remains open to talks. “We still hope to have talks,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. However, Iranian leaders appear unwilling to continue discussions under the current circumstances. State media quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as saying it was “unjustifiable” to carry on negotiations while Israeli attacks were still taking place. Iran says talks ‘meaningless’ while bombs are falling In a separate statement, the Iranian foreign ministry described the planned meeting as “meaningless” in light of Israel’s ongoing airstrikes. The ministry placed the blame squarely on the US for enabling the attacks through its alliance with Israel. “It is obvious that in such circumstances and until the Zionist regime’s aggression against the Iranian nation stops, it would be meaningless to participate in dialogue with a party that is the biggest supporter and accomplice of the aggressor,” said ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei. He further claimed that Washington’s actions had effectively “destroyed” the chances of any productive diplomatic outcome.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of “dishonesty” for continuing to support Israel while also engaging in nuclear discussions with Tehran.

Did Israel just kill the US-Iran nuclear deal? Tehran slams Washington as ‘dishonest’ after sixth round of talks scrapped

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the recent airstrikes on Iran were carried out with the full backing of US President Donald Trump.In a video message addressed to Trump on his birthday, Netanyahu said, “Our enemy is your enemy… We’re dealing with something that will threaten all of us sooner or later. Our victory will be your victory.”He added, “This is what Israel is doing with the support, the clear support of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, and the American people and many others in the world.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-very-soon-iaf-jets-over-tehran-netanyahu-issues-fresh-warning-for-iran-says-will-hit-every-target-of-ayatollahs-regime-1749914693145">‘Very soon, IAF jets over Tehran’: Netanyahu issues fresh WARNING for Iran, says will hit every target of 'Ayatollahs’ regime'</a><h2>Israeli PM says Iranian leadership is in retreat</h2>Netanyahu also claimed that Iran’s leadership is under pressure as Israel intensifies its military operations. “Iranian leaders are packing their bags,” he said, referring to the air raids on Tehran.Explaining the reason behind the strikes, Netanyahu warned that Iran was planning to develop nuclear weapons for use by militant groups. “We had information that this unscrupulous regime was planning to give the nuclear weapons that they would develop to their terrorist proxies. That’s nuclear terrorism on steroids. That would threaten the entire world,” he stated.<h2>Israel hits Iran’s missile defence systems</h2>The Israeli military confirmed on Saturday that its air force had attacked dozens of locations in and around Tehran. The targets included surface-to-air missile systems, which are part of Iran’s air defence network.“Overnight, the IAF struck dozens of targets… as part of the effort to damage the Iranian regime’s aerial defence capabilities in the area of Tehran,” the military said in a statement.<h2>Iran responds with more missile attacks</h2>In retaliation, Iran launched another round of missile attacks early on Saturday under the name “True Promise 3,” according to Iranian state media.Israel reported incoming missiles and activated its air defence systems. Emergency services said 34 people were injured in the Tel Aviv region, mostly with minor wounds. Police later confirmed that one person had died. By Saturday evening, reports said another casualty had occurred and 19 more people had been injured in a separate Iranian strike in central Israel.The latest round of hostilities began after an Israeli airstrike on 13 June targeted Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. That attack killed four senior Iranian commanders, including Major General Mohammad Bagheri and Major General Hossein Salami.Iranian media reported that 78 civilians also died, including women, children, and six nuclear scientists. Dozens more were injured during the raids.

The Israeli military confirmed on Saturday that its air force had attacked dozens of locations in and around Tehran. The targets included surface-to-air missile systems, which are part of Iran’s air defence network.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the recent airstrikes on Iran were carried out with the full backing of US President Donald Trump. In a video message addressed to Trump on his birthday, Netanyahu said, “Our enemy is your enemy… We’re dealing with something that will threaten all of us sooner or later. Our victory will be your victory.” He added, “This is what Israel is doing with the support, the clear support of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, and the American people and many others in the world.” Also read: ‘Very soon, IAF jets over Tehran’: Netanyahu issues fresh WARNING for Iran, says will hit every target of 'Ayatollahs’ regime' Israeli PM says Iranian leadership is in retreat Netanyahu also claimed that Iran’s leadership is under pressure as Israel intensifies its military operations. “Iranian leaders are packing their bags,” he said, referring to the air raids on Tehran. Explaining the reason behind the strikes, Netanyahu warned that Iran was planning to develop nuclear weapons for use by militant groups. “We had information that this unscrupulous regime was planning to give the nuclear weapons that they would develop to their terrorist proxies. That’s nuclear terrorism on steroids. That would threaten the entire world,” he stated. Israel hits Iran’s missile defence systems The Israeli military confirmed on Saturday that its air force had attacked dozens of locations in and around Tehran. The targets included surface-to-air missile systems, which are part of Iran’s air defence network. “Overnight, the IAF struck dozens of targets… as part of the effort to damage the Iranian regime’s aerial defence capabilities in the area of Tehran,” the military said in a statement. Iran responds with more missile attacks In retaliation, Iran launched another round of missile attacks early on Saturday under the name “True Promise 3,” according to Iranian state media. Israel reported incoming missiles and activated its air defence systems. Emergency services said 34 people were injured in the Tel Aviv region, mostly with minor wounds. Police later confirmed that one person had died. By Saturday evening, reports said another casualty had occurred and 19 more people had been injured in a separate Iranian strike in central Israel. The latest round of hostilities began after an Israeli airstrike on 13 June targeted Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. That attack killed four senior Iranian commanders, including Major General Mohammad Bagheri and Major General Hossein Salami. Iranian media reported that 78 civilians also died, including women, children, and six nuclear scientists. Dozens more were injured during the raids.

The Israeli military confirmed on Saturday that its air force had attacked dozens of locations in and around Tehran. The targets included surface-to-air missile systems, which are part of Iran’s air defence network.

'Our enemy is your enemy': Netanyahu says Israel attacked Iran with 'clear support' from Trump - Here's what he said

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) released an illustration of its strikes across Iran so far. The video shows a concentration of targets in western Iran and Tehran. The IDF said that it has now established “aerial superiority.” The video shows the précised locations where Israel struck Iran. The IDF had earlier said that Iran's top military officials and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-significant-blow-israel-says-iran-s-nine-nuclear-scientists-killed-in-strike-full-list-of-who-they-were-1749896437539">nine nuclear scientists </a>were killed in its strike. &nbsp;Israel gives proof of 'aerial superiority', releases video of its strike in Iran

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According to Brigadier General Effie Defrin, "aerial superiority" mentioned by IDF means Israeli jets can now operate freely in Iranian airspace, a development with serious strategic consequences. “We have created aerial freedom of action from west Iran all the way to Tehran,” he told reporters. “Tehran is no longer immune.”<h2>Iran-Israel recent conflict</h2>Tensions rose in West Asia after Israel launched pre-emptive attack on Iran hitting its nuclear and military facilities. Iran, in retaliation, launched ballistic missile on Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other areas. Israeli strike on Iran killed 78 people including the country's top military leaders including Revolutionary Guards chief Major General Hossein Salami, Iran's armed forces chief of staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Supreme leader's adviser Ali Shamkhani and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ air force commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Israeli strikes also destroyed Iran’s above-ground pilot enrichment facility at the Natanz nuclear site and killed its nuclear scientists. Meanwhile, Iran's missiles have claimed three Israeli lives.&nbsp;Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that lives will be “bitter for Israelis.” In a televised address, he warned that Israel would be left ‘helpless’ as the “crime” by the “Zionist regime” would not go unscathed. Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iranian people must stand up against “the evil and oppressive regime.” Declaring that “more is on the way”, Netanyahu added that Israelis are with the people of Iran.&nbsp;Meanwhile, hectic parleys went on in the diplomatic circle with US President Donald Trump, and Israeli PM Netanyahu speaking to world leaders. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also spoke to several leaders around the world about the escalating situation. The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on the situation and urged both sides to de-escalate. Iran accused Israel for declaring war, while Israel claimed it was a strike to “dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme.” America issued warning to Tehran stating that it would face ”dire consequences" if its troops in West Asia is attacked. Rafael Grossi, head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, revealed that enrichment facility at Natanz suffered damages and warned against attacking nuclear facilities as “it could harm both people and the environment.”

The Israel Defence Forces released an illustration of its strikes across Iran so far

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) released an illustration of its strikes across Iran so far. The video shows a concentration of targets in western Iran and Tehran. The IDF said that it has now established “aerial superiority.” The video shows the précised locations where Israel struck Iran. The IDF had earlier said that Iran's top military officials and nine nuclear scientists were killed in its strike. Israel gives proof of 'aerial superiority', releases video of its strike in Iran

The Israel Defence Forces released an illustration of its strikes across Iran so far

Israel gives proof of 'aerial superiority', releases video of its precision strike across Iran | Watch

Israel claims it now has full aerial freedom from western Iran to Tehran. Here’s what that means and why it matters.<h2>Israel claims control of Iranian skies</h2>The Israeli military on Saturday said it had achieved what it called “aerial freedom of action” across a vast stretch of Iranian territory, from its western border to the capital, Tehran.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-gets-top-secret-israeli-files-then-tel-aviv-strikes-was-operation-rising-lion-a-cover-up-to-stop-israel-s-nuclear-secrets-from-coming-out-1749835466041">Iran gets 'top-secret Israeli files', then Tel Aviv strikes: Was Operation Rising Lion a cover-up to stop Israel's nuclear secrets from&nbsp;coming out?</a>According to Brigadier General Effie Defrin, this means Israeli jets can now operate freely in Iranian airspace, a development with serious strategic consequences. “We have created aerial freedom of action from west Iran all the way to Tehran,” he told reporters. “Tehran is no longer immune.”<h2>What does ‘aerial freedom of action’ mean?</h2>The term refers to the unrestricted ability of a military force to operate in the airspace of another country without interference or effective resistance. In this case, Israel is claiming that its air force can now carry out missions across large parts of Iran, including the heavily guarded capital, without being blocked by Iranian air defences.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-summons-swiss-envoy-not-us-after-israel-s-strike-why-switzerland-represents-washington-in-tehran-explained-1749832022379">Iran summons Swiss envoy, not US, after Israel’s strike: Why Switzerland represents Washington&nbsp;in&nbsp;Tehran? | Explained</a>Defrin said this was the “deepest penetration” Israel had made into Iranian territory so far. “Reaching Tehran carries significant strategic and operational implications,” he said.<h2>How Israel achieved this?</h2>On the second night of its aerial campaign, Israel deployed 70 fighter jets, which struck more than 40 targets in Tehran. The operation followed a larger wave of attacks the day before that hit nearly 200 sites, including nuclear and military facilities.Defrin said Israeli forces had entered a part of Iranian airspace they had never operated in before, signalling a major escalation in military capability and intent.<h2>Casualties on both sides</h2>Iran reported that 78 people were killed and over 320 injured in the first wave of Israeli strikes. Among the dead were senior military commanders and nuclear scientists.Iran responded by launching missile and drone attacks on Israel, which killed three people and injured more than 70, according to Israeli officials. Several buildings were damaged across multiple cities.

The Israeli military on Saturday said it had achieved what it called “aerial freedom of action” across a vast stretch of Iranian territory, from its western border to the capital, Tehran.

Israel claims it now has full aerial freedom from western Iran to Tehran. Here’s what that means and why it matters. Israel claims control of Iranian skies The Israeli military on Saturday said it had achieved what it called “aerial freedom of action” across a vast stretch of Iranian territory, from its western border to the capital, Tehran. Also read: Iran gets 'top-secret Israeli files', then Tel Aviv strikes: Was Operation Rising Lion a cover-up to stop Israel's nuclear secrets from coming out? According to Brigadier General Effie Defrin, this means Israeli jets can now operate freely in Iranian airspace, a development with serious strategic consequences. “We have created aerial freedom of action from west Iran all the way to Tehran,” he told reporters. “Tehran is no longer immune.” What does ‘aerial freedom of action’ mean? The term refers to the unrestricted ability of a military force to operate in the airspace of another country without interference or effective resistance. In this case, Israel is claiming that its air force can now carry out missions across large parts of Iran, including the heavily guarded capital, without being blocked by Iranian air defences. Also read: Iran summons Swiss envoy, not US, after Israel’s strike: Why Switzerland represents Washington in Tehran? | Explained Defrin said this was the “deepest penetration” Israel had made into Iranian territory so far. “Reaching Tehran carries significant strategic and operational implications,” he said. How Israel achieved this? On the second night of its aerial campaign, Israel deployed 70 fighter jets, which struck more than 40 targets in Tehran. The operation followed a larger wave of attacks the day before that hit nearly 200 sites, including nuclear and military facilities. Defrin said Israeli forces had entered a part of Iranian airspace they had never operated in before, signalling a major escalation in military capability and intent. Casualties on both sides Iran reported that 78 people were killed and over 320 injured in the first wave of Israeli strikes. Among the dead were senior military commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran responded by launching missile and drone attacks on Israel, which killed three people and injured more than 70, according to Israeli officials. Several buildings were damaged across multiple cities.

The Israeli military on Saturday said it had achieved what it called “aerial freedom of action” across a vast stretch of Iranian territory, from its western border to the capital, Tehran.

What is Israel's ‘aerial freedom of action’? Tel Aviv warns 'Tehran is no longer immune to strikes'

Iran has said that ongoing nuclear talks with the United States are now in jeopardy, following deadly Israeli airstrikes that hit Tehran and killed several senior officials and civilians.Iranian state media on Saturday quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as saying it was “unjustifiable” to continue the dialogue while what he described as “barbarous” Israeli attacks on Iran were ongoing.The Iranian foreign ministry also issued a statement declaring that talks planned for Sunday in Oman would be “meaningless” under the current circumstances.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-any-country-that-defends-israel-iran-s-stern-warning-to-nations-after-reports-of-us-helping-tel-aviv-intercept-missiles-1749860196485">‘Any country that defends Israel…’: Iran’s stern warning to nations after reports of US helping Tel Aviv intercept&nbsp;missiles</a><h2>Iran blames US for enabling Israeli attacks</h2>“It is obvious that in such circumstances and until the Zionist regime’s aggression against the Iranian nation stops, it would be meaningless to participate in dialogue with a party that is the biggest supporter and accomplice of the aggressor,” said Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesman for the ministry.“It is still unclear what decision we will make for Sunday,” Baqaei added, as quoted by the state-run IRNA news agency.He accused the United States of acting in a way that “makes dialogue meaningless”, arguing that Washington’s backing of Israel effectively destroyed any chance of productive diplomacy.<h2>Senior Iranian official killed amid Israeli strikes</h2>The talks, part of the sixth round of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, were set to take place in Muscat, the capital of Oman. However, they were thrown into doubt after Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on Friday and Saturday targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and senior officials.Among those killed was Ali Shamkhani, a former secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Council and a key figure involved in the nuclear talks. Iranian officials described his death as a direct attack on diplomacy.Baghaei also claimed that it was “unimaginable” for Israel to have conducted such a widespread assault without approval from Washington. “This actually shows that American policymakers are still heavily affected and influenced by this regime [Israel],” he said.<h2>Israel hits dozens of sites in Tehran, says IDF</h2>Israel said it struck “dozens” of sites in Tehran, including missile systems. According to Iranian state media, 60 people, including 20 children, were killed in a strike on a residential building.The Israeli Defence Forces also claimed it had killed nine Iranian nuclear scientists, an increase from the six previously reported. Iran, meanwhile, retaliated with strikes that killed three people in Israel and injured dozens more.<h2>Trump urges Iran to stay in talks, warns of harsher response</h2>US President Donald Trump has called on Iran to stay in the talks, arguing that dialogue is the only way to prevent further escalation. He warned that if Iran walks away, it could face even more severe attacks.Iran maintains it is not pursuing nuclear weapons, but says it will not tolerate attacks on its territory while being asked to negotiate peace.

Iranian state media on Saturday quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as saying it was “unjustifiable” to continue the dialogue while what he described as “barbarous” Israeli attacks on Iran were ongoing.

Iran has said that ongoing nuclear talks with the United States are now in jeopardy, following deadly Israeli airstrikes that hit Tehran and killed several senior officials and civilians. Iranian state media on Saturday quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as saying it was “unjustifiable” to continue the dialogue while what he described as “barbarous” Israeli attacks on Iran were ongoing. The Iranian foreign ministry also issued a statement declaring that talks planned for Sunday in Oman would be “meaningless” under the current circumstances. Also read: ‘Any country that defends Israel…’: Iran’s stern warning to nations after reports of US helping Tel Aviv intercept missiles Iran blames US for enabling Israeli attacks “It is obvious that in such circumstances and until the Zionist regime’s aggression against the Iranian nation stops, it would be meaningless to participate in dialogue with a party that is the biggest supporter and accomplice of the aggressor,” said Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesman for the ministry. “It is still unclear what decision we will make for Sunday,” Baqaei added, as quoted by the state-run IRNA news agency. He accused the United States of acting in a way that “makes dialogue meaningless”, arguing that Washington’s backing of Israel effectively destroyed any chance of productive diplomacy. Senior Iranian official killed amid Israeli strikes The talks, part of the sixth round of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, were set to take place in Muscat, the capital of Oman. However, they were thrown into doubt after Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on Friday and Saturday targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and senior officials. Among those killed was Ali Shamkhani, a former secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Council and a key figure involved in the nuclear talks. Iranian officials described his death as a direct attack on diplomacy. Baghaei also claimed that it was “unimaginable” for Israel to have conducted such a widespread assault without approval from Washington. “This actually shows that American policymakers are still heavily affected and influenced by this regime [Israel],” he said. Israel hits dozens of sites in Tehran, says IDF Israel said it struck “dozens” of sites in Tehran, including missile systems. According to Iranian state media, 60 people, including 20 children, were killed in a strike on a residential building. The Israeli Defence Forces also claimed it had killed nine Iranian nuclear scientists, an increase from the six previously reported. Iran, meanwhile, retaliated with strikes that killed three people in Israel and injured dozens more. Trump urges Iran to stay in talks, warns of harsher response US President Donald Trump has called on Iran to stay in the talks, arguing that dialogue is the only way to prevent further escalation. He warned that if Iran walks away, it could face even more severe attacks. Iran maintains it is not pursuing nuclear weapons, but says it will not tolerate attacks on its territory while being asked to negotiate peace.

Iranian state media on Saturday quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as saying it was “unjustifiable” to continue the dialogue while what he described as “barbarous” Israeli attacks on Iran were ongoing.

‘US is Israel’s biggest supporter’: Iran says nuclear talks now ‘meaningless’ after ‘barbaric’ strikes on Tehran

India on Saturday (Jun 14) said that it did not participate in the discussions of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) over Israel and Iran and clarified its position on the matter. The SCO issued a statement condemning recent Israeli strikes on Iran. India chose to not take any sides &nbsp;and emphasized that global platforms must work towards destabilisation of issues.<h2>MEA issues statement</h2>The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India is of the view that channels of dialogue and diplomacy should be used for de-escalation, and international community should work towards it.&nbsp;It said that Indian Foreign minister spoke with the Iranian counterpart a day ago and conveyed "deep concern". He also urged the avoidance of any escalatory steps and an early return to diplomacy, the MEA said.&nbsp;The MEA said, “The overall position of India as stated above was communicated to other SCO members. Keeping that in mind, India did not participate in the discussions.”<h2>What was the SCO statement?</h2>Expressing "serious concerns" over the escalating tensions in in West Asia, the SCO in a statement "strongly condemn the military strikes carried out by Israel on Iran."&nbsp;"Such aggressive actions against civilian targets, including energy and transport infrastructure, which have resulted in civilian casualties, are a gross violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. They constitute an infringement on Iran’s sovereignty, cause damage to regional and international security, and pose serious risks to global peace and stability," the SCO statement added.&nbsp;It called for peaceful, political, and diplomatic resolution of the situation surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. It also extended condolences to the people and government of Iran over the loss of lives in Israeli srikes.

India distanced itself from the statement of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) that condemned Israeli strikes on Iran

India on Saturday (Jun 14) said that it did not participate in the discussions of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) over Israel and Iran and clarified its position on the matter. The SCO issued a statement condemning recent Israeli strikes on Iran. India chose to not take any sides and emphasized that global platforms must work towards destabilisation of issues. MEA issues statement The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India is of the view that channels of dialogue and diplomacy should be used for de-escalation, and international community should work towards it. It said that Indian Foreign minister spoke with the Iranian counterpart a day ago and conveyed "deep concern". He also urged the avoidance of any escalatory steps and an early return to diplomacy, the MEA said. The MEA said, “The overall position of India as stated above was communicated to other SCO members. Keeping that in mind, India did not participate in the discussions.” What was the SCO statement? Expressing "serious concerns" over the escalating tensions in in West Asia, the SCO in a statement "strongly condemn the military strikes carried out by Israel on Iran." "Such aggressive actions against civilian targets, including energy and transport infrastructure, which have resulted in civilian casualties, are a gross violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. They constitute an infringement on Iran’s sovereignty, cause damage to regional and international security, and pose serious risks to global peace and stability," the SCO statement added. It called for peaceful, political, and diplomatic resolution of the situation surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. It also extended condolences to the people and government of Iran over the loss of lives in Israeli srikes.

India distanced itself from the statement of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) that condemned Israeli strikes on Iran

India distances itself from SCO statement that condemned Israeli strikes on Iran, MEA explains why

Iran on Friday midnight launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel in retaliation to Operation Rising Lion. The continuous wave of missiles killed three people and injured over two dozen people.

Iran on Friday midnight launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel in retaliation to Operation Rising Lion. The continuous wave of missiles killed three people and injured over two dozen people.&nbsp;

Iran's attack on Israel in 5 pictures - How Tehran retaliated with barrage of missiles

As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate into direct military confrontation, shockwaves are rippling through global markets, threatening to unleash a fresh wave of inflation and derail fragile economic recoveries.&nbsp;Gold prices soared, oil surged, and investors fled to the safety of the US dollar on Friday after Israel launched strikes on Iranian military assets. The economic tremors are already visible, with energy markets, shipping, consumer goods, and travel sectors bracing for renewed volatility.<h2>Oil spikes, gas prices may follow</h2>Crude prices posted their largest one-day surge since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Brent crude jumped over 9 per cent, crossing $94 per barrel, while WTI crude hovered above $91, as per Reuters.&nbsp;The market is now pricing in a worst-case scenario—an Iranian attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 20 million barrels per day, or roughly 20 per cent of global oil flows, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).&nbsp;As quoted by ING and Bloomberg, the Israel–Iran conflict could wipe out a projected Q3–Q4 2025 oil surplus, pushing prices further up. JPMorgan analysts, quoted by Reuters, warned crude could surge to $120–130 per barrel if supplies from the Gulf are disrupted.&nbsp;In the US, average gas prices were $3.13 per gallon on Friday, down from $3.46 a year ago, according to AAA. But that decline could reverse quickly. In India, fuel prices are closely tied to Brent benchmarks, and as per Nomura, a sustained surge could result in a ₹4–5/litre hike in petrol and diesel prices.<h2>Shipping squeezed again: Red Sea risk rises</h2>The Red Sea which is already under stress from Houthi rebel attacks will now faces heightened risk amid Iran-backed militant threats to commercial vessels. Shipping traffic in the region has fallen by nearly 25 per cent since January, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence, as carriers avoid the high-risk corridor.&nbsp;US-led airstrikes in Yemen have forced global cargo carriers to reroute vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 10–14 days to Asia–Europe voyages and sharply increasing insurance and fuel costs, as reported by Bloomberg.&nbsp;The Baltic Dry Index, a global benchmark for shipping activity, rose to 1,904, it's highest in eight months—as per Trading Economics. Shipping stocks also surged: Teekay Corp and Frontline Ltd gained 6–7 per cent, according to Bloomberg data.<h2>Consumer goods: A perfect storm of tariffs and tensions</h2>With US President Donald Trump’s 2025 tariffs imposing new levies on imports from China, Vietnam, and India, retailers are already under pressure. The US Retail Federation, as quoted by Reuters, estimates that these tariffs are adding 5–12 per cent to wholesale costs across product categories.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Israel–Iran conflict is expected to amplify these pressures. Logistics and energy costs are rising, and companies like Walmart and J.M. Smucker have already passed those hikes onto consumers, as noted by Reuters.&nbsp;As per ING analysts quoted by the Associated Press, firms are burning through their inventory buffers, and the resulting supply crunch could cause “larger month-on-month inflation spikes” in mid-2025. Central banks that were celebrating a soft landing may now be forced into a new inflation&nbsp;battle.<h2>Travel turmoil: Flights down, costs uncertain</h2>Jet fuel prices are climbing fast, and airlines are adjusting. As per FlightRadar24, over 100 commercial flights have been cancelled or rerouted since the start of the week, with airspace over Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Gulf becoming increasingly restricted.&nbsp;Major airlines including Lufthansa, Emirates, and Air India have announced temporary flight suspensions or altered long-haul routes to avoid the region, according to Reuters. These detours raise fuel burn and operating costs significantly.&nbsp;The S&amp;P 500 Airline Index dropped 1.6 per cent on Friday, with shares of Delta Air Lines and United Airlines falling 2–3 per cent, as reported by Bloomberg. Analysts expect operational costs to rise further as hedging becomes more expensive.&nbsp;Despite that, leisure demand is softening. Bank of America card data, cited by Reuters, shows a 4.2 per cent dip in consumer travel spending over the past month. Combined with the Boeing aircraft safety concerns and rising geopolitical anxiety, passenger confidence remains fragile.<h2>Federal Reserve under pressure</h2>The economic fallout from a deeper Israel–Iran war could derail the global effort to tame inflation. The US Federal Reserve, which meets next week, was expected to hold rates steady, but may now revise its inflation outlook.&nbsp;As quoted by the Associated Press, ING said price hikes “already in the pipeline” could be accelerated by conflict-driven supply shocks. The Fed’s Beige Book, released last week, flagged “widespread reports” of upcoming consumer price increases—particularly in sectors exposed to energy and logistics&nbsp;volatility.<h2>The big picture: Geo-shock meets fragile recovery</h2>The Israel–Iran conflict comes at a precarious time. With global inflation only recently stabilising, another commodity and supply chain shock could push households and businesses into a new wave of economic pain.&nbsp;For now, diplomacy appears stalled. Until de-escalation materialises, global markets and policymakers face another long, uncertain summer marked by higher prices, tighter credit, and deeper strategic risk.&nbsp;&nbsp;(With inputs from the agencies)&nbsp;

The economic fallout from a deeper Israel–Iran war could derail the global effort to tame inflation. The US Federal Reserve, which meets next week, was expected to hold rates steady, but may now revise its inflation outlook.

As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate into direct military confrontation, shockwaves are rippling through global markets, threatening to unleash a fresh wave of inflation and derail fragile economic recoveries. Gold prices soared, oil surged, and investors fled to the safety of the US dollar on Friday after Israel launched strikes on Iranian military assets. The economic tremors are already visible, with energy markets, shipping, consumer goods, and travel sectors bracing for renewed volatility. Oil spikes, gas prices may follow Crude prices posted their largest one-day surge since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Brent crude jumped over 9 per cent, crossing $94 per barrel, while WTI crude hovered above $91, as per Reuters. The market is now pricing in a worst-case scenario—an Iranian attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 20 million barrels per day, or roughly 20 per cent of global oil flows, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). As quoted by ING and Bloomberg, the Israel–Iran conflict could wipe out a projected Q3–Q4 2025 oil surplus, pushing prices further up. JPMorgan analysts, quoted by Reuters, warned crude could surge to $120–130 per barrel if supplies from the Gulf are disrupted. In the US, average gas prices were $3.13 per gallon on Friday, down from $3.46 a year ago, according to AAA. But that decline could reverse quickly. In India, fuel prices are closely tied to Brent benchmarks, and as per Nomura, a sustained surge could result in a ₹4–5/litre hike in petrol and diesel prices. Shipping squeezed again: Red Sea risk rises The Red Sea which is already under stress from Houthi rebel attacks will now faces heightened risk amid Iran-backed militant threats to commercial vessels. Shipping traffic in the region has fallen by nearly 25 per cent since January, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence, as carriers avoid the high-risk corridor. US-led airstrikes in Yemen have forced global cargo carriers to reroute vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 10–14 days to Asia–Europe voyages and sharply increasing insurance and fuel costs, as reported by Bloomberg. The Baltic Dry Index, a global benchmark for shipping activity, rose to 1,904, it's highest in eight months—as per Trading Economics. Shipping stocks also surged: Teekay Corp and Frontline Ltd gained 6–7 per cent, according to Bloomberg data. Consumer goods: A perfect storm of tariffs and tensions With US President Donald Trump’s 2025 tariffs imposing new levies on imports from China, Vietnam, and India, retailers are already under pressure. The US Retail Federation, as quoted by Reuters, estimates that these tariffs are adding 5–12 per cent to wholesale costs across product categories. The Israel–Iran conflict is expected to amplify these pressures. Logistics and energy costs are rising, and companies like Walmart and J.M. Smucker have already passed those hikes onto consumers, as noted by Reuters. As per ING analysts quoted by the Associated Press, firms are burning through their inventory buffers, and the resulting supply crunch could cause “larger month-on-month inflation spikes” in mid-2025. Central banks that were celebrating a soft landing may now be forced into a new inflation battle. Travel turmoil: Flights down, costs uncertain Jet fuel prices are climbing fast, and airlines are adjusting. As per FlightRadar24, over 100 commercial flights have been cancelled or rerouted since the start of the week, with airspace over Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Gulf becoming increasingly restricted. Major airlines including Lufthansa, Emirates, and Air India have announced temporary flight suspensions or altered long-haul routes to avoid the region, according to Reuters. These detours raise fuel burn and operating costs significantly. The S&P 500 Airline Index dropped 1.6 per cent on Friday, with shares of Delta Air Lines and United Airlines falling 2–3 per cent, as reported by Bloomberg. Analysts expect operational costs to rise further as hedging becomes more expensive. Despite that, leisure demand is softening. Bank of America card data, cited by Reuters, shows a 4.2 per cent dip in consumer travel spending over the past month. Combined with the Boeing aircraft safety concerns and rising geopolitical anxiety, passenger confidence remains fragile. Federal Reserve under pressure The economic fallout from a deeper Israel–Iran war could derail the global effort to tame inflation. The US Federal Reserve, which meets next week, was expected to hold rates steady, but may now revise its inflation outlook. As quoted by the Associated Press, ING said price hikes “already in the pipeline” could be accelerated by conflict-driven supply shocks. The Fed’s Beige Book, released last week, flagged “widespread reports” of upcoming consumer price increases—particularly in sectors exposed to energy and logistics volatility. The big picture: Geo-shock meets fragile recovery The Israel–Iran conflict comes at a precarious time. With global inflation only recently stabilising, another commodity and supply chain shock could push households and businesses into a new wave of economic pain. For now, diplomacy appears stalled. Until de-escalation materialises, global markets and policymakers face another long, uncertain summer marked by higher prices, tighter credit, and deeper strategic risk. (With inputs from the agencies)

The Israel–Iran conflict is rattling global markets, triggering oil and gold surges, inflation fears, and fresh pressure on supply chains, travel, and central banks.

Israel–Iran war may send prices soaring, fuel global economic turmoil

Israel-Iran war: US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday (June 14) stressed that he had a "rough" night in Israel, adding that he had to head to the shelter five times during the night.The ambassador said that the whole nation was under orders to stay near the shelter."Been rough nite in Israel. &nbsp;Had to head to shelter 5 times during the nite. &nbsp;It’s now Shabbat here. Should be quiet. &nbsp;Probably won’t be. &nbsp;Entire nation under orders to stay near shelter," Huckabee said in a post on X.As the war escalated between Israel and Iran, Tehran has vowed to expand the war in the coming days, adding that they will also attack US bases now.Iran's Fars news agency cited senior military commanders, saying that the attackers (Israel) would be the target of a decisive and extensive Iranian response."The war will expand in the coming days and will also include US bases in the region. The attackers will be the target of a decisive and extensive Iranian response," Fars reported citing a military official.The US ambassador in another post, noted that 700,000 Americans live in Israel, adding, "That is equivalent to a full House District.""If you hear “Israel is no concern to USA” remember 700,000 AMERICANS live in Israel. &nbsp;That is equivalent to a full House District. &nbsp;More Americans here than in any other country except Mexico! &nbsp;Iran isn’t just attacking Israel but your fellow Americans who live here," he said.After Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, Iran retaliated and launched missiles across Israel, hitting residential buildings, that led to the death of three people, while injuring over two dozen.Moreover, earlier today, Iran said that the dialogue with the US over the nuclear programme is "meaningless".Iran further accused the US of supporting the attack, Reuters reported.“The other side [the US] acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing the Zionist regime [Israel] to target Iran’s territory,” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

The ambassador said that the whole nation was under orders to stay near the shelter.

Israel-Iran war: US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday (June 14) stressed that he had a "rough" night in Israel, adding that he had to head to the shelter five times during the night. The ambassador said that the whole nation was under orders to stay near the shelter. "Been rough nite in Israel. Had to head to shelter 5 times during the nite. It’s now Shabbat here. Should be quiet. Probably won’t be. Entire nation under orders to stay near shelter," Huckabee said in a post on X. As the war escalated between Israel and Iran, Tehran has vowed to expand the war in the coming days, adding that they will also attack US bases now. Iran's Fars news agency cited senior military commanders, saying that the attackers (Israel) would be the target of a decisive and extensive Iranian response. "The war will expand in the coming days and will also include US bases in the region. The attackers will be the target of a decisive and extensive Iranian response," Fars reported citing a military official. The US ambassador in another post, noted that 700,000 Americans live in Israel, adding, "That is equivalent to a full House District." "If you hear “Israel is no concern to USA” remember 700,000 AMERICANS live in Israel. That is equivalent to a full House District. More Americans here than in any other country except Mexico! Iran isn’t just attacking Israel but your fellow Americans who live here," he said. After Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, Iran retaliated and launched missiles across Israel, hitting residential buildings, that led to the death of three people, while injuring over two dozen. Moreover, earlier today, Iran said that the dialogue with the US over the nuclear programme is "meaningless". Iran further accused the US of supporting the attack, Reuters reported. “The other side [the US] acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing the Zionist regime [Israel] to target Iran’s territory,” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

The ambassador said that the whole nation was under orders to stay near the shelter.

'Rough night in Israel, went to shelter five times': US envoy shares ordeal as Iran continues to launch missiles

As the war escalated between Israel and Iran, Tehran has vowed to expand the war in the coming days, adding that they will also attack US bases now.Iran's Fars news agency cited senior military commanders, saying that the attackers (Israel) would be the target of a decisive and extensive Iranian response."The war will expand in the coming days and will also include US bases in the region. The attackers will be the target of a decisive and extensive Iranian response," Fars reported citing a military official.After Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, Iran retaliated and launched missiles across Israel, hitting residential buildings, that led to the death of three people, while injuring over two dozen.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/out-of-earth-defence-israel-intercepts-iranian-ballistic-missile-in-space-what-is-exoatmospheric-interception-watch-1749879539246">Also read: Out of Earth defence: Israel intercepts Iranian ballistic missile in space - What is exoatmospheric interception? WATCH</a>&nbsp;Earlier today, Iran said that the dialogue with the US over the nuclear programme is "meaningless".Iran further accused the US of supporting the attack, Reuters reported.“The other side [the US] acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing the Zionist regime [Israel] to target Iran’s territory,” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.He further said that Israel "succeeded in influencing" the diplomatic process and the Israeli attack would not have happened without the US's permission.Before the Israel-Iran war began, Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh on Wednesday (June 11) warned America that if nuclear talks break down and conflict emerges with the US, they will target American bases."Some officials on the other side threaten conflict if negotiations don't come to fruition. If a conflict is imposed on us... all US bases are within our reach and we will boldly target them in host countries," Nasirzadeh said during a press conference.

Senior military commanders said that the attackers (Israel) would be the target of a decisive and extensive Iranian response.

As the war escalated between Israel and Iran, Tehran has vowed to expand the war in the coming days, adding that they will also attack US bases now. Iran's Fars news agency cited senior military commanders, saying that the attackers (Israel) would be the target of a decisive and extensive Iranian response. "The war will expand in the coming days and will also include US bases in the region. The attackers will be the target of a decisive and extensive Iranian response," Fars reported citing a military official. After Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, Iran retaliated and launched missiles across Israel, hitting residential buildings, that led to the death of three people, while injuring over two dozen. Also read: Out of Earth defence: Israel intercepts Iranian ballistic missile in space - What is exoatmospheric interception? WATCH Earlier today, Iran said that the dialogue with the US over the nuclear programme is "meaningless". Iran further accused the US of supporting the attack, Reuters reported. “The other side [the US] acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing the Zionist regime [Israel] to target Iran’s territory,” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. He further said that Israel "succeeded in influencing" the diplomatic process and the Israeli attack would not have happened without the US's permission. Before the Israel-Iran war began, Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh on Wednesday (June 11) warned America that if nuclear talks break down and conflict emerges with the US, they will target American bases. "Some officials on the other side threaten conflict if negotiations don't come to fruition. If a conflict is imposed on us... all US bases are within our reach and we will boldly target them in host countries," Nasirzadeh said during a press conference.

Senior military commanders said that the attackers (Israel) would be the target of a decisive and extensive Iranian response.

Israel-Iran war to expand in coming days? Tehran WARNS to attack US bases in the region

Israel-Iran war: After the retaliation strikes on Israel post its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13), Iran has now said it is ready for "years of continued combat." The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said Iranian armed forces are fully equipped and prepared for enduring and fighting years of war.&nbsp;"The evils and crimes of the Zionist regime will undoubtedly shorten their evil and unfortunate life and strengthen the national determination and defensive and offensive power of powerful Iran to collapse this evil regime," the minister said, news agency Mehr reported.&nbsp;"We are fully prepared and will support our operational forces in any way we can. We are ready for years of continued combat, and the armed forces are fully equipped," Nasirzadeh added.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The Zionist criminals should definitely expect a crushing and regretful response from our armed forces," he further added.&nbsp;This came before Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles on Israel on Saturdays (June 14) and damaged the headquarters of the Israeli Defence Force.&nbsp;'With the Strength of a Lion'&nbsp;Before launching Operation Rising Lion and killing top Iranian officials, the Netanyahu government tracked the movements of those scientists and officials.&nbsp;This was done jointly by the Israeli military intelligence and the Mossad foreign intelligence service. The Israeli teams used the code name - “With the Strength of a Lion" - one of the officials told the American news agency.The officials, who talked to the agency on the condition of anonymity, said they do not know when and how the weapons were smuggled into Iran.&nbsp;Israel's Aerial Attack on Iran&nbsp;Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran under its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13). Dozens of Israeli Israeli jets targeted Iran's nuclear and military sites. Major General Hossein Salami, chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in the Israeli strikes along with multiple other key officials. The Iranian media called the strikes a "direct assassination by Zionist forces."&nbsp;

We are ready for years of continued combat, says Iran


Israel-Iran war: After the retaliation strikes on Israel post its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13), Iran has now said it is ready for "years of continued combat." The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said Iranian armed forces are fully equipped and prepared for enduring and fighting years of war. "The evils and crimes of the Zionist regime will undoubtedly shorten their evil and unfortunate life and strengthen the national determination and defensive and offensive power of powerful Iran to collapse this evil regime," the minister said, news agency Mehr reported. "We are fully prepared and will support our operational forces in any way we can. We are ready for years of continued combat, and the armed forces are fully equipped," Nasirzadeh added. "The Zionist criminals should definitely expect a crushing and regretful response from our armed forces," he further added. This came before Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles on Israel on Saturdays (June 14) and damaged the headquarters of the Israeli Defence Force. 'With the Strength of a Lion' Before launching Operation Rising Lion and killing top Iranian officials, the Netanyahu government tracked the movements of those scientists and officials. This was done jointly by the Israeli military intelligence and the Mossad foreign intelligence service. The Israeli teams used the code name - “With the Strength of a Lion" - one of the officials told the American news agency. The officials, who talked to the agency on the condition of anonymity, said they do not know when and how the weapons were smuggled into Iran. Israel's Aerial Attack on Iran Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran under its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13). Dozens of Israeli Israeli jets targeted Iran's nuclear and military sites. Major General Hossein Salami, chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in the Israeli strikes along with multiple other key officials. The Iranian media called the strikes a "direct assassination by Zionist forces."

After the retaliation strikes on Israel post its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13), Iran has now said it is ready for "years of continued combat.&nbsp;

'We are ready for years of continued combat,' says Iran

Israel-Iran war: Just a day before launching aerial strikes on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was photographed on Thursday (June 12) putting a handwritten note into a crack of Jerusalem's Western Wall. The note said - "the people shall rise as a lion".&nbsp;This was before Israel's Operation Rising Lion against Iran in which &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Iranian nuclear and military sites were targeted.&nbsp;The phrase "Rising Lion" is from the line "the people shall rise as a lion" from the verse23:24 of the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible: Behold, the people shall rise as a great lion, and lift himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, and drink the blood of the slain."&nbsp;The Book of Numbers is the fourth book in the Bible. In this part, the diviner named Balaam, who was a kind of prophet or seer known for his ability to bless as well as a curse, is being asked by Balak, a king of Moab, to curse the people of Israel because Balak sees them as a threat.&nbsp;But instead of cursing, Balaam blessed the people of Israel. What Balaam means is this: Israelites are like powerful lions.&nbsp;The verse is believed by Jews to mean that Israelis won't stop fighting until they have won.&nbsp;Israel's Aerial Attack on Iran&nbsp;Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran under its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13). Dozens of Israeli Israeli jets targeted Iran's nuclear and military sites. Major General Hossein Salami, chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in the Israeli strikes along with multiple other key officials. The Iranian media called the strikes a "direct assassination by Zionist forces."&nbsp;Israel targets Iran's crucial nuke site.&nbsp;During Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) targeted multiple crucial sites in Iran, among them was the sprawling Natanz complex - Iran's main uranium enrichment facility. The complex spanned approximately 100,000 square metres in Isfahan Province. It was partially buried beneath the desert plains of central Iran. The site was at the centre of Western and Israeli concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions.&nbsp;Khamenei warns 'armed forces are ready'&nbsp;Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Saturday (June 14) that his country's armed forces were ready against Israel after the Netanyahu government launched a barrage of airstrikes on the Islamic nation under Operation Rising Lion.&nbsp;Taking to the social media platform X, Khamenei wrote, "The Zionist regime has made a big mistake, a grave error, and committed a reckless act. By God's grace, the consequences of this will bring that regime to ruin.""The Iranian nation won't permit the blood of its valued martyrs to go unavenged, nor will it ignore the violation of its airspace," he added.

Netanyahu used Torah verses to signal strikes against Iran before launching Operation Rising Lion


Israel-Iran war: Just a day before launching aerial strikes on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was photographed on Thursday (June 12) putting a handwritten note into a crack of Jerusalem's Western Wall. The note said - "the people shall rise as a lion". This was before Israel's Operation Rising Lion against Iran in which Iranian nuclear and military sites were targeted. The phrase "Rising Lion" is from the line "the people shall rise as a lion" from the verse23:24 of the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible: Behold, the people shall rise as a great lion, and lift himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, and drink the blood of the slain." The Book of Numbers is the fourth book in the Bible. In this part, the diviner named Balaam, who was a kind of prophet or seer known for his ability to bless as well as a curse, is being asked by Balak, a king of Moab, to curse the people of Israel because Balak sees them as a threat. But instead of cursing, Balaam blessed the people of Israel. What Balaam means is this: Israelites are like powerful lions. The verse is believed by Jews to mean that Israelis won't stop fighting until they have won. Israel's Aerial Attack on Iran Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran under its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13). Dozens of Israeli Israeli jets targeted Iran's nuclear and military sites. Major General Hossein Salami, chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in the Israeli strikes along with multiple other key officials. The Iranian media called the strikes a "direct assassination by Zionist forces." Israel targets Iran's crucial nuke site. During Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) targeted multiple crucial sites in Iran, among them was the sprawling Natanz complex - Iran's main uranium enrichment facility. The complex spanned approximately 100,000 square metres in Isfahan Province. It was partially buried beneath the desert plains of central Iran. The site was at the centre of Western and Israeli concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions. Khamenei warns 'armed forces are ready' Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Saturday (June 14) that his country's armed forces were ready against Israel after the Netanyahu government launched a barrage of airstrikes on the Islamic nation under Operation Rising Lion. Taking to the social media platform X, Khamenei wrote, "The Zionist regime has made a big mistake, a grave error, and committed a reckless act. By God's grace, the consequences of this will bring that regime to ruin." "The Iranian nation won't permit the blood of its valued martyrs to go unavenged, nor will it ignore the violation of its airspace," he added.

Just a day before launching aerial strikes on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was photographed on Thursday (June 12) putting a handwritten note into a crack of Jerusalem's Western Wall.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Why Netanyahu used 'People shall rise as a great lion' verse of Torah before launching Operation Rising Lion against Iran

Caitlyn Jenner, who had travelled to Israel to attend the Tel Aviv Pride Parade, found herself caught in the middle of growing tensions between Israel and Iran. The parade was cancelled due to security concerns following Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks. Not long after, Jenner was photographed sipping a glass of wine inside a bomb shelter.<h2>“Quiet Night in Tel Aviv”</h2>The reality star and former Olympian took to X to update her followers and assure them of her safety. Posting a photo from what appears to be her hotel, Jenner showed the sky lit up with missile trails and smoke clouds, a stark look at the chaos surrounding her.&nbsp;"Quiet night in Tel Aviv. Pray for us all. We will prevail. I am happy to stand with Israel today, now more than ever," she wrote. Later, she posted another update from a shelter, saying, “We are back in the shelters in Tel Aviv. This looks like it is the third wave of attack from Iran.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">‘Quiet’ night in Tel Aviv. Pray for us all. We will prevail. I am happy to stand with Israel today, now more than ever. <a href="https://t.co/cQpDWyvVKg">pic.twitter.com/cQpDWyvVKg</a>&mdash; Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) <a href="https://twitter.com/Caitlyn_Jenner/status/1933612922724626700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are back in the shelters in Tel Aviv. This looks like it is the third wave of attack from Iran.&mdash; Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) <a href="https://twitter.com/Caitlyn_Jenner/status/1933652701801558206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A photo of Jenner with an Israeli influencer also made its way online, showing her raising a glass of wine in the shelter. Journalist Regev Gur posted the image and quickly began making the rounds on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">מה אתם עשיתם באזעקות? כי אני שותה יין עם קייטלין. <a href="https://t.co/v3FHmixHjd">pic.twitter.com/v3FHmixHjd</a>&mdash; Regev Gur (@RegevGur) <a href="https://twitter.com/RegevGur/status/1933597207246115022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>“I Spoke with Kylie”</h2>According to The Mirror, Jenner spoke to a local news outlet and confirmed she had been in touch with her family during the ordeal. “I spoke with my daughter Kylie, and she urged me to stay safe. I reassured her, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll keep myself safe, and they’ll take care of me.’”&nbsp;Tel Aviv has remained on high alert after Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles towards Israel late Friday night. The attack was in direct retaliation to earlier Israeli airstrikes, which targeted a key underground nuclear facility in Natanz and killed several top Iranian military officials.

Caitlyn Jenner, who had travelled to Israel to attend the Tel Aviv Pride Parade, found herself caught in the middle of growing tensions between Israel and Iran. 

Caitlyn Jenner, who had travelled to Israel to attend the Tel Aviv Pride Parade, found herself caught in the middle of growing tensions between Israel and Iran. The parade was cancelled due to security concerns following Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks. Not long after, Jenner was photographed sipping a glass of wine inside a bomb shelter. “Quiet Night in Tel Aviv” The reality star and former Olympian took to X to update her followers and assure them of her safety. Posting a photo from what appears to be her hotel, Jenner showed the sky lit up with missile trails and smoke clouds, a stark look at the chaos surrounding her. "Quiet night in Tel Aviv. Pray for us all. We will prevail. I am happy to stand with Israel today, now more than ever," she wrote. Later, she posted another update from a shelter, saying, “We are back in the shelters in Tel Aviv. This looks like it is the third wave of attack from Iran.

Caitlyn Jenner, who had travelled to Israel to attend the Tel Aviv Pride Parade, found herself caught in the middle of growing tensions between Israel and Iran.&nbsp;

Caitlyn Jenner takes shelter in Tel Aviv, drinks wine amid Iran’s strikes on Israel

Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu-led Israeli government sent commandos of its intelligence agency - Mossad deep into Iran to destroy the weapon system of the Islamic nation during Operation Rising Lion. As per an unnamed Israeli security source cited by the news agency Reuters, Israel used a ploy to suggest the strike was not imminent.&nbsp;The officials, who talked to the news agency shortly before Israel attacked Iran, rejected that there was any imminent action and repeatedly said talk of strikes was just "psychological pressure" to influence US-Iranian nuclear negotiations that were due on Sunday.&nbsp;Iran has not given many details about the condition of the sites after Israeli strikes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the strikes "unlawful and cowardly attacks." The country's chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed a harsh response to Israel.&nbsp;Moreover, several Israeli officials also talked to the New York Times and revealed how Israel's attack was the result of years of planning, intelligence collection, infiltration into Iran and factors like Mossad. Israel's Operation Rising Lion was the result of an intense spycraft that helped Israel damage Iran's defence to an extent, three top officials from the Israeli government told the New York Times. The operation was initiated by smuggling weapons into Iran by Israeli operatives and deploying drones in the region, the officials said.&nbsp;'With the Strength of a Lion'&nbsp;Before launching Operation Rising Lion and killing top Iranian officials, the Netanyahu government tracked the movements of those scientists and officials.&nbsp;This was done jointly by the Israeli military intelligence and the Mossad foreign intelligence service. The Israeli teams used the code name - “With the Strength of a Lion" - one of the officials told the American news agency.The officials, who talked to the agency on the condition of anonymity, said they do not know when and how the weapons were smuggled into Iran.&nbsp;

How Mossad spies planned and attacked Iran | All you need to know


Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu-led Israeli government sent commandos of its intelligence agency - Mossad deep into Iran to destroy the weapon system of the Islamic nation during Operation Rising Lion. As per an unnamed Israeli security source cited by the news agency Reuters, Israel used a ploy to suggest the strike was not imminent. The officials, who talked to the news agency shortly before Israel attacked Iran, rejected that there was any imminent action and repeatedly said talk of strikes was just "psychological pressure" to influence US-Iranian nuclear negotiations that were due on Sunday. Iran has not given many details about the condition of the sites after Israeli strikes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the strikes "unlawful and cowardly attacks." The country's chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed a harsh response to Israel. Moreover, several Israeli officials also talked to the New York Times and revealed how Israel's attack was the result of years of planning, intelligence collection, infiltration into Iran and factors like Mossad. Israel's Operation Rising Lion was the result of an intense spycraft that helped Israel damage Iran's defence to an extent, three top officials from the Israeli government told the New York Times. The operation was initiated by smuggling weapons into Iran by Israeli operatives and deploying drones in the region, the officials said. 'With the Strength of a Lion' Before launching Operation Rising Lion and killing top Iranian officials, the Netanyahu government tracked the movements of those scientists and officials. This was done jointly by the Israeli military intelligence and the Mossad foreign intelligence service. The Israeli teams used the code name - “With the Strength of a Lion" - one of the officials told the American news agency. The officials, who talked to the agency on the condition of anonymity, said they do not know when and how the weapons were smuggled into Iran.

Netanyahu-led Israeli government sent commandos of its intelligence agency - Mossad deep into Iran to destroy the weapon system of the Islamic nation during Operation Rising Lion.&nbsp;

How Mossad spies planned and attacked Iran | All you need to know

As the war between Israel and Iran intensified with the barrage of missiles attacking both regions, the Israeli Defence Army completed the attack on the nuclear facility in the Isfahan region.&nbsp;As Iran intensifies its attack on Iran with a barrage of missiles, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are operating to intercept the threat, asking people to enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert.&nbsp;Israel's sudden airstrikes on Iran's crucial nuclear and military sites on Friday (June 13) was not just any attack - it was the result of years of planning, intelligence collection, infiltration into Iran and factors like Mossad.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-completes-attack-on-nuclear-site-in-isfahan-stopped-them-from-producing-nuclear-weapon-here-s-what-military-official-said-1749871940417">Israel completes attack on nuclear site in Isfahan, stopped them from producing nuclear weapon - Here's what military official said</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250614/image-1749872370553.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Israel completes attack on nuclear site in Isfahan, stopped them from producing nuclear weapon - Here's what military official said"></figure>As the war between Israel and Iran intensified with the barrage of missiles attacking both regions, the Israeli Defence Army completed the attack on the nuclear facility in the Isfahan region. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-not-have-happened-without-us-permission-iran-again-accuses-america-of-supporting-israeli-attacks-says-talks-with-us-meaningless-1749873699154">'Not have happened without US permission': Iran AGAIN accuses America of supporting Israeli attacks, says talks with US 'meaningless'</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250614/image-1749874100364.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Not have happened without US permission': Iran AGAIN accuses America of supporting Israeli attacks, says talks with US 'meaningless'"></figure>After Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, attacking Tehran's nuclear facilities and top military officials, Iran on Saturday (June 14) said that the dialogue with the US over the nuclear programme is "meaningless". <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-enter-protected-spaces-millions-of-israelis-run-for-shelter-as-iran-continues-to-launch-barrage-of-missiles-1749868172550">'ENTER PROTECTED SPACES': Millions of Israelis run for shelter as Iran continues to launch barrage of missiles</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250614/image-1749869562598.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'ENTER PROTECTED SPACES': Millions of Israelis run for shelter as Iran continues to launch barrage of missiles"></figure>As Iran intensifies its attack on Iran with a barrage of missiles, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are operating to intercept the threat, asking people to enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spycraft-infiltration-weapon-smuggling-everything-that-helped-israel-in-operation-rising-lion-against-iran-s-nuclear-sites-1749870742800">Spycraft, infiltration, weapon smuggling: Everything that helped Israel in Operation Rising Lion</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250614/image-1749871551420.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Spycraft, infiltration, weapon smuggling: Everything that helped Israel in Operation Rising Lion"></figure>Israel's sudden airstrikes on Iran's crucial nuclear and military sites on Friday (June 13) was not just any attack - it was the result of years of planning, intelligence collection, infiltration into Iran and factors like Mossad.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH | Iran: At least 78 killed and 320 injured in Israeli strikes&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Iran: At least 78 killed and 320 injured in Israeli strikes <a href="https://twitter.com/eriknjoka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eriknjoka</a> speaks to <a href="https://twitter.com/AdrianCalamel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdrianCalamel</a>, terrorism scholar, for more insights <a href="https://t.co/eKIXNRHHzz">pic.twitter.com/eKIXNRHHzz</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1933733633157947768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Morning news brief: Israel completes attack on nuclear site in Isfahan, Iran says dialogue with US meaningless and more

As the war between Israel and Iran intensified with the barrage of missiles attacking both regions, the Israeli Defence Army completed the attack on the nuclear facility in the Isfahan region. As Iran intensifies its attack on Iran with a barrage of missiles, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are operating to intercept the threat, asking people to enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert. Israel's sudden airstrikes on Iran's crucial nuclear and military sites on Friday (June 13) was not just any attack - it was the result of years of planning, intelligence collection, infiltration into Iran and factors like Mossad. Click on the headlines to read more Israel completes attack on nuclear site in Isfahan, stopped them from producing nuclear weapon - Here's what military official said As the war between Israel and Iran intensified with the barrage of missiles attacking both regions, the Israeli Defence Army completed the attack on the nuclear facility in the Isfahan region. 'Not have happened without US permission': Iran AGAIN accuses America of supporting Israeli attacks, says talks with US 'meaningless' After Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, attacking Tehran's nuclear facilities and top military officials, Iran on Saturday (June 14) said that the dialogue with the US over the nuclear programme is "meaningless". 'ENTER PROTECTED SPACES': Millions of Israelis run for shelter as Iran continues to launch barrage of missiles As Iran intensifies its attack on Iran with a barrage of missiles, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are operating to intercept the threat, asking people to enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert. Spycraft, infiltration, weapon smuggling: Everything that helped Israel in Operation Rising Lion Israel's sudden airstrikes on Iran's crucial nuclear and military sites on Friday (June 13) was not just any attack - it was the result of years of planning, intelligence collection, infiltration into Iran and factors like Mossad. WATCH | Iran: At least 78 killed and 320 injured in Israeli strikes

Good morning! Start your day with WION's morning news brief.&nbsp;

Morning news brief: Israel completes attack on nuclear site in Isfahan, Iran says dialogue with US 'meaningless' and more

After Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, attacking Tehran's nuclear facilities and top military officials, Iran on Saturday (June 14) said that the dialogue with the US over the nuclear programme is "meaningless".Iran further accused the US of supporting the attack, Reuters reported.“The other side [the US] acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing the Zionist regime [Israel] to target Iran’s territory,” &nbsp;Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.He further said that Israel "succeeded in influencing" the diplomatic process and the Israeli attack would not have happened without the US's permission.Earlier also, Iran accused the US of being complicit in Israel's "Operation Rising Lion", however, Washington denied the allegations made by Iran.At the United Nation Security Council, the US told Iran that it would be "wise" to negotiate over its nuclear program.US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran might still have a “second chance” to reach a nuclear agreement, just hours after Israeli airstrikes hit key military and nuclear sites in Iran. The statement comes ahead of a planned sixth round of nuclear talks in Oman.“Two months ago I gave Iran a 60-day ultimatum to ‘make a deal.’ They should have done it! Today is day 61. I told them what to do, but they just couldn’t get there. Now they have, perhaps, a second chance!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.Later, he held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussing the ongoing attacks.In the initial post by Trump following Israel's attack, the US president repeated his call for Iran to negotiate, warning that the consequences could be far worse if diplomacy fails.He also underscored the military strength of both the United States and Israel, saying that the US makes the "best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the World, BY FAR, and that Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come – And they know how to use it.”

Israel "succeeded in influencing" the diplomatic process and the Israeli attack would not have happened without the US's permission, Iran accused. 

After Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, attacking Tehran's nuclear facilities and top military officials, Iran on Saturday (June 14) said that the dialogue with the US over the nuclear programme is "meaningless". Iran further accused the US of supporting the attack, Reuters reported. “The other side [the US] acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing the Zionist regime [Israel] to target Iran’s territory,” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. He further said that Israel "succeeded in influencing" the diplomatic process and the Israeli attack would not have happened without the US's permission. Earlier also, Iran accused the US of being complicit in Israel's "Operation Rising Lion", however, Washington denied the allegations made by Iran. At the United Nation Security Council, the US told Iran that it would be "wise" to negotiate over its nuclear program. US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran might still have a “second chance” to reach a nuclear agreement, just hours after Israeli airstrikes hit key military and nuclear sites in Iran. The statement comes ahead of a planned sixth round of nuclear talks in Oman. “Two months ago I gave Iran a 60-day ultimatum to ‘make a deal.’ They should have done it! Today is day 61. I told them what to do, but they just couldn’t get there. Now they have, perhaps, a second chance!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. Later, he held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussing the ongoing attacks. In the initial post by Trump following Israel's attack, the US president repeated his call for Iran to negotiate, warning that the consequences could be far worse if diplomacy fails. He also underscored the military strength of both the United States and Israel, saying that the US makes the "best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the World, BY FAR, and that Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come – And they know how to use it.”

Israel "succeeded in influencing" the diplomatic process and the Israeli attack would not have happened without the US's permission, Iran accused.&nbsp;

'Not have happened without US permission': Iran AGAIN accuses America of supporting Israeli attacks, says talks with US 'meaningless'

As the war between Israel and Iran intensified with the barrage of missiles attacking both regions, the Israeli Defence Army completed the attack on the nuclear facility in the Isfahan region.Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Avichay Adraee took to X and shared a video of how defence army attacked the nuclear facility."Today, air force fighter jets completed an attack on the nuclear facility belonging to the Iranian regime in the Isfahan region," the post read.The spokesperson said that a process of reprocessing enriched uranium was being conducted at the facility, and it is the next stage after uranium enrichment in the process of producing nuclear weapons.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%88?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#فيديو</a> جيش الدفاع هاجم المنشاة النووية في منطقة أصفهان ⭕️ أكملت طائرات سلاح الجو الحربية اليوم هجومًا على المنشأة النووية التابعة للنظام الإيراني في منطقة أصفهان. ⭕️في المنشأة تجرى عملية اعادة تحويل لليورانيوم المخصب، وهي المرحلة التالية بعد تخصيب اليورانيوم ضمن عملية إنتاج… <a href="https://t.co/gexP6rBxrd">pic.twitter.com/gexP6rBxrd</a>&mdash; افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) <a href="https://twitter.com/AvichayAdraee/status/1933668113590980777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Attacking the facility, somehow stopped them from producing nuclear weapons."During the attack, a building for producing metallic uranium was destroyed, along with infrastructure for reprocessing enriched uranium, laboratories, and additional infrastructure," he added.The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are currently operating to intercept the threat, asking people to enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-fire-heavy-smoke-erupts-from-tehran-s-mehrabad-airport-after-israeli-strike-video-1749867612082">Also read: Israel-Iran war: Fire, heavy smoke erupts from Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport after Israeli strike | VIDEO</a>&nbsp;Millions of Israelis keep running for shelter as Iran keeps shooting more missiles at Israel.The IDF advised people, "You must enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert and remain there until a new announcement is made. Exiting the protected space will be permitted only after receiving explicit instructions; continue to follow the Home Front Command's guidelines."Alerts were activated a short time ago in several areas across Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward their region.Moreover, one Israeli woman has been killed, and “some 40 people” have been injured by an Iranian barrage of missiles in Israel.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-enter-protected-spaces-millions-of-israelis-run-for-shelter-as-iran-continues-to-launch-barrage-of-missiles-1749868172550">Also read: 'ENTER PROTECTED SPACES': Millions of Israelis run for shelter as Iran continues to launch barrage of missiles</a>

The spokesperson said that a process of reprocessing enriched uranium was being conducted at the facility, and it is the next stage after uranium enrichment in the process of producing nuclear weapons.

As the war between Israel and Iran intensified with the barrage of missiles attacking both regions, the Israeli Defence Army completed the attack on the nuclear facility in the Isfahan region. Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Avichay Adraee took to X and shared a video of how defence army attacked the nuclear facility. "Today, air force fighter jets completed an attack on the nuclear facility belonging to the Iranian regime in the Isfahan region," the post read. The spokesperson said that a process of reprocessing enriched uranium was being conducted at the facility, and it is the next stage after uranium enrichment in the process of producing nuclear weapons.

The spokesperson said that a process of reprocessing enriched uranium was being conducted at the facility, and it is the next stage after uranium enrichment in the process of producing nuclear weapons.

Israel completes attack on nuclear site in Isfahan, stopped them from producing nuclear weapon - Here's what military official said

Israel-Iran War: Israel's sudden airstrikes on Iran's crucial nuclear and military sites on Friday (June 13) was not just any attack - it was the result of years of planning, intelligence collection, infiltration into Iran and factors like Mossad. Israel's Operation Rising Lion was the result of an intense spycraft that helped Israel damage Iran's defence to an extent, three top officials from the Israeli government told the New York Times.&nbsp;The operation was initiated by smuggling weapons into Iran by Israeli operatives and deploying drones in the region, the officials said.&nbsp;'With the Strength of a Lion'&nbsp;Before launching Operation Rising Lion and killing top Iranian officials, the Netanyahu government tracked the movements of those scientists and officials.&nbsp;This was done jointly by the Israeli military intelligence and the Mossad foreign intelligence service. The Israeli teams used the code name - “With the Strength of a Lion" - one of the officials told the American news agency.The officials, who talked to the agency on the condition of anonymity, said they do not know when and how the weapons were smuggled into Iran.&nbsp;Israel's aerial attack on Iran&nbsp;Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran under its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13). Dozens of Israeli Israeli jets targeted Iran's nuclear and military sites. Major General Hossein Salami, chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in the Israeli strikes along with multiple other key officials. The Iranian media called the strikes a "direct assassination by Zionist forces."&nbsp;Israel targets Iran's crucial nuke site.&nbsp;During Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) targeted multiple crucial sites in Iran, among them was the sprawling Natanz complex - Iran's main uranium enrichment facility. The complex spanned approximately 100,000 square metres in Isfahan Province. It was partially buried beneath the desert plains of central Iran. The site was at the centre of Western and Israeli concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions.&nbsp;Khamenei warns 'armed forces are ready'&nbsp;Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Saturday (June 14) that his country's armed forces were ready against Israel after the Netanyahu government launched a barrage of airstrikes on the Islamic nation under Operation Rising Lion.&nbsp;Taking to the social media platform X, Khamenei wrote, "The Zionist regime has made a big mistake, a grave error, and committed a reckless act. By God's grace, the consequences of this will bring that regime to ruin.""The Iranian nation won't permit the blood of its valued martyrs to go unavenged, nor will it ignore the violation of its airspace," he added.&nbsp;

Spycraft, infiltration, weapon smuggling: Everything that helped Israel in Operation Rising Lion  


Israel-Iran War: Israel's sudden airstrikes on Iran's crucial nuclear and military sites on Friday (June 13) was not just any attack - it was the result of years of planning, intelligence collection, infiltration into Iran and factors like Mossad. Israel's Operation Rising Lion was the result of an intense spycraft that helped Israel damage Iran's defence to an extent, three top officials from the Israeli government told the New York Times. The operation was initiated by smuggling weapons into Iran by Israeli operatives and deploying drones in the region, the officials said. 'With the Strength of a Lion' Before launching Operation Rising Lion and killing top Iranian officials, the Netanyahu government tracked the movements of those scientists and officials. This was done jointly by the Israeli military intelligence and the Mossad foreign intelligence service. The Israeli teams used the code name - “With the Strength of a Lion" - one of the officials told the American news agency. The officials, who talked to the agency on the condition of anonymity, said they do not know when and how the weapons were smuggled into Iran. Israel's aerial attack on Iran Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran under its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13). Dozens of Israeli Israeli jets targeted Iran's nuclear and military sites. Major General Hossein Salami, chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in the Israeli strikes along with multiple other key officials. The Iranian media called the strikes a "direct assassination by Zionist forces." Israel targets Iran's crucial nuke site. During Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) targeted multiple crucial sites in Iran, among them was the sprawling Natanz complex - Iran's main uranium enrichment facility. The complex spanned approximately 100,000 square metres in Isfahan Province. It was partially buried beneath the desert plains of central Iran. The site was at the centre of Western and Israeli concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions. Khamenei warns 'armed forces are ready' Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Saturday (June 14) that his country's armed forces were ready against Israel after the Netanyahu government launched a barrage of airstrikes on the Islamic nation under Operation Rising Lion. Taking to the social media platform X, Khamenei wrote, "The Zionist regime has made a big mistake, a grave error, and committed a reckless act. By God's grace, the consequences of this will bring that regime to ruin." "The Iranian nation won't permit the blood of its valued martyrs to go unavenged, nor will it ignore the violation of its airspace," he added.

Israel's Operation Rising Lion on Iran's crucial nuclear and military sites on Friday (June 13) was not just any attack - it was the result of years of planning, intelligence collection, infiltration into Iran and factors like Mossad.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Spycraft, infiltration, weapon smuggling: Everything that helped Israel in Operation Rising Lion

As Iran intensifies its attack on Iran with a barrage of missiles, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are operating to intercept the threat, asking people to enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert.Millions of Israelis keep running for shelter as Iran keeps shooting more missiles at Israel."The IDF has identified that missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory a short time ago. &nbsp; Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat," the IDF said in a post on X."...Millions of Israelis keep running to the shelter as Iran keeps shooting more ballistic missiles at Israel," the defence forces added.The IDF advised people, "You must enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert and remain there until a new announcement is made. Exiting the protected space will be permitted only after receiving explicit instructions; continue to follow the Home Front Command's guidelines."Alerts were activated a short time ago in several areas across Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward their region.The IDF stressed that the defence is not "hermetic" and hence, it is necessary to continue following the instructions of the Home Front Command.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-woman-killed-in-iranian-missile-barrage-in-israeli-city-several-wounded-as-tehran-continues-to-attack-1749866793406">Also read: Israel-Iran war: Woman killed in Iranian missile barrage in Israeli city, several wounded as Tehran continues to attack</a>&nbsp;"At this time, the Air Force is operating to intercept and strike wherever necessary to neutralize the threat," it stated.One Israeli woman has been killed and “some 40 people” injured by Iranian strikes in Israel, Israel’s ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter said.“We faced three salvos of ballistic missiles fired from Iran today, about 150 in total,” Leiter told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins.“We expect that the Iranians, who have a considerable volume of ballistic missiles, somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,000, will continue to fire them,” he said, accusing Iran of targeting Israeli civilians.&nbsp;

Alerts were activated a short time ago in several areas across Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward their region.

As Iran intensifies its attack on Iran with a barrage of missiles, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are operating to intercept the threat, asking people to enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert. Millions of Israelis keep running for shelter as Iran keeps shooting more missiles at Israel. "The IDF has identified that missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory a short time ago. Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat," the IDF said in a post on X. "...Millions of Israelis keep running to the shelter as Iran keeps shooting more ballistic missiles at Israel," the defence forces added. The IDF advised people, "You must enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert and remain there until a new announcement is made. Exiting the protected space will be permitted only after receiving explicit instructions; continue to follow the Home Front Command's guidelines." Alerts were activated a short time ago in several areas across Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward their region. The IDF stressed that the defence is not "hermetic" and hence, it is necessary to continue following the instructions of the Home Front Command. Also read: Israel-Iran war: Woman killed in Iranian missile barrage in Israeli city, several wounded as Tehran continues to attack "At this time, the Air Force is operating to intercept and strike wherever necessary to neutralize the threat," it stated. One Israeli woman has been killed and “some 40 people” injured by Iranian strikes in Israel, Israel’s ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter said. “We faced three salvos of ballistic missiles fired from Iran today, about 150 in total,” Leiter told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. “We expect that the Iranians, who have a considerable volume of ballistic missiles, somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,000, will continue to fire them,” he said, accusing Iran of targeting Israeli civilians.

Alerts were activated a short time ago in several areas across Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward their region.

'ENTER PROTECTED SPACES': Millions of Israelis run for shelter as Iran continues to launch barrage of missiles

Amid the escalating tensions and military operations in Iran and Israel, blasts were reported at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport early Saturday (Jun 14). Fire and heavy smoke billowed from the airport, reported AFP.&nbsp;According to Fars News Agency, two projectiles struck the airport. The explosion comes as Israel and Iran exchange missile attacks for the second night.&nbsp;The local ISNA news agency shares a video showing columns of heavy smoke rising from the area of the airport in western Tehran, while Mehr news agency reports a “blast” there.&nbsp;The Fars news agency says two projectiles hit the area around the airport.&nbsp;According to Iranian media reports, several loud explosions were also heard in eastern Tehran’s Hakimieh and Tehranpars neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is on fire. This is a VERY different strike than we&#39;ve seen before. <a href="https://t.co/rRvvgksXD6">pic.twitter.com/rRvvgksXD6</a>&mdash; 𝗡𝗶𝗼𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗴 ♛ ✡︎ (@NiohBerg) <a href="https://twitter.com/NiohBerg/status/1933669214474416545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Israel on early Friday hit dozens of locations across Iran, including nuclear sites. The strike killed four senior Iranian officers, including Major General Mohammad Bagheri and Major General Hossein Salami.&nbsp;Iranian media reported that six nuclear scientists and 78 civilians, including women and children, also lost their lives. Dozens more were injured in the attacks.&nbsp;Following the deadly strike, Iran called the attack “a declaration of war” and launched more than 100 drones at Israel in retaliation. Most of these were intercepted by Israel’s air defence systems. However, a second wave of missile attacks managed to hit Israeli cities.&nbsp;Reports suggest around 40 people were taken to hospitals in Israel, with two of them in critical condition.&nbsp;Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Avichay Adraee confirmed the strikes, adding that most of the missiles were intercepted or did not reach their targets.“There are a limited number of buildings that were hit, some due to shrapnel from interception operations,” he added.&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Iranians to stand up against what he called an “evil and oppressive regime.”&nbsp;He described the offensive, named Operation Rising Lion, as “one of the greatest military operations in history.”

According to Fars News Agency, two projectiles struck the airport. The explosion comes as Israel and Iran exchange missile attacks for the second night.

Amid the escalating tensions and military operations in Iran and Israel, blasts were reported at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport early Saturday (Jun 14). Fire and heavy smoke billowed from the airport, reported AFP. According to Fars News Agency, two projectiles struck the airport. The explosion comes as Israel and Iran exchange missile attacks for the second night. The local ISNA news agency shares a video showing columns of heavy smoke rising from the area of the airport in western Tehran, while Mehr news agency reports a “blast” there. The Fars news agency says two projectiles hit the area around the airport. According to Iranian media reports, several loud explosions were also heard in eastern Tehran’s Hakimieh and Tehranpars neighbourhoods.

According to Fars News Agency, two projectiles struck the airport. The explosion comes as Israel and Iran exchange missile attacks for the second night.

Israel-Iran war: Fire, heavy smoke erupt from Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport after Israeli strike | VIDEO

Israel-Iran War: Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran under its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13). Dozens of Israeli Israeli jets targeted Iran's nuclear and military sites. Major General Hossein Salami, chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in the Israeli strikes along with multiple other key officials. The Iranian media called the strikes a "direct assassination by Zionist forces."&nbsp;Israel targets Iran's crucial nuke site&nbsp;During Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) targeted multiple crucial sites in Iran, among them was the sprawling Natanz complex - &nbsp;Iran's main uranium enrichment facility. The complex spanned approximately 100,000 square metres in Isfahan Province. It was partially buried beneath the desert plains of central Iran. The site was at the centre of Western and Israeli concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions.&nbsp;The extent of damage to the site after Israel's airstrike is not clear yet. However, images released by the Iranian media showed fires near the above-ground Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant (PFEP). &nbsp;&nbsp;Operation Rising Lion was marked as the most direct Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear infrastructure since the Stuxnet cyberattack over a decade ago.&nbsp;A list of Iran's nuke sites&nbsp;As per the report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran has &nbsp;60 per cent enriched uranium - enough to make nearly four nuclear warheads.&nbsp;1. Fordow Although, Natanz is the most significant site in Iran's nuclear architecture, Fordow, located in the city of Qom, south of Tehran is its most fortified.&nbsp;The site was built in 2009 by the United States, Britain, and France. It is dug deep into a mountain.Then-US President Barack Obama declared the facility's size and structure to be "inconsistent with a peaceful nuclear programme."&nbsp;2. IsfahanIsfahan - a nuke complex located on the outskirts of Isfahan in central Iran. It is a multi-purpose site.The Uranium Conversion Facility (UCF) here is where yellowcake uranium is processed into uranium hexafluoride (UF6), the gaseous form used in centrifuges for enrichment.&nbsp;3. KhondabIt is located near the city of Arak in Western Iran. It was originally known as the Arak Heavy Water Reactor. The facility has the potential to produce plutonium, another pathway to a nuclear bomb.&nbsp;4. Tehran Research ReactorThe research reactor is located in the capital city of Tehran and is primarily used for academic and medical purposes. &nbsp;It was supplied by the US in the 1960s.&nbsp;5. BushehrBushehr is located on the Persian Gulf coast. It is Iran's only operational civilian nuclear power plant. It was constructed with Russian assistance. The facility is powered by Russian-supplied fuel, which is returned to Russia after use.&nbsp;

Israel-Iran War: A list of Iran nuclear sites and how Israel Operation Rising Lion affected them 


Israel-Iran War: Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran under its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13). Dozens of Israeli Israeli jets targeted Iran's nuclear and military sites. Major General Hossein Salami, chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in the Israeli strikes along with multiple other key officials. The Iranian media called the strikes a "direct assassination by Zionist forces." Israel targets Iran's crucial nuke site During Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) targeted multiple crucial sites in Iran, among them was the sprawling Natanz complex - Iran's main uranium enrichment facility. The complex spanned approximately 100,000 square metres in Isfahan Province. It was partially buried beneath the desert plains of central Iran. The site was at the centre of Western and Israeli concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions. The extent of damage to the site after Israel's airstrike is not clear yet. However, images released by the Iranian media showed fires near the above-ground Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant (PFEP). Operation Rising Lion was marked as the most direct Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear infrastructure since the Stuxnet cyberattack over a decade ago. A list of Iran's nuke sites As per the report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran has 60 per cent enriched uranium - enough to make nearly four nuclear warheads. 1. Fordow Although, Natanz is the most significant site in Iran's nuclear architecture, Fordow, located in the city of Qom, south of Tehran is its most fortified. The site was built in 2009 by the United States, Britain, and France. It is dug deep into a mountain. Then-US President Barack Obama declared the facility's size and structure to be "inconsistent with a peaceful nuclear programme." 2. Isfahan Isfahan - a nuke complex located on the outskirts of Isfahan in central Iran. It is a multi-purpose site. The Uranium Conversion Facility (UCF) here is where yellowcake uranium is processed into uranium hexafluoride (UF6), the gaseous form used in centrifuges for enrichment. 3. Khondab It is located near the city of Arak in Western Iran. It was originally known as the Arak Heavy Water Reactor. The facility has the potential to produce plutonium, another pathway to a nuclear bomb. 4. Tehran Research Reactor The research reactor is located in the capital city of Tehran and is primarily used for academic and medical purposes. It was supplied by the US in the 1960s. 5. Bushehr Bushehr is located on the Persian Gulf coast. It is Iran's only operational civilian nuclear power plant. It was constructed with Russian assistance. The facility is powered by Russian-supplied fuel, which is returned to Russia after use.

Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran under its Operation Rising Lion on Friday (June 13). Dozens of Israeli Israeli jets targeted Iran's nuclear and military sites.&nbsp;

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