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.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-are-dead-now-and-it-will-get-worse-trump-warns-iran-to-make-a-deal-before-nothing-s-left-after-israeli-strikes-1749810106093">Trump warns Iran to 'make a deal' before nothing's left after Israeli strikes</a><h2>US denies supporting Israeli strikes</h2>Earlier, Iran accused the United States of backing the Israeli assault. Washington has denied any involvement but said that they were aware of Israel's plan. Explosions were reported in Tehran on Friday as Israel launched what it called Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure.Israel has declared a state of emergency, bracing for retaliation in the form of missile or drone attacks from Tehran.<h2>Trump: ‘Great death and destruction’</h2>In an earlier Truth Social post, Trump repeated his call for Iran to negotiate, warning that the consequences could be far worse if diplomacy fails.“I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal. I told them, in the strongest of words, to ‘just do it’, but no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get it done,” he said.He also underscored the military strength of both the United States and Israel. “The United States 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.”Trump said Iranian hardliners had underestimated the response they would face, stating: “Certain Iranian hardliners spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse!”<h2>Iran calls Israeli attack a ‘declaration of war’</h2>Following the Israeli strikes, Iran said the assault was a “declaration of war” and urged the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action. According to Iranian officials, three top military figures were killed, Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri, Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami, and Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader and former IRGC commander.

Earlier, Iran accused the United States of backing the Israeli assault. Washington has denied any involvement but said that they were aware of Israel's plan.

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. Also read: Trump warns Iran to 'make a deal' before nothing's left after Israeli strikes US denies supporting Israeli strikes Earlier, Iran accused the United States of backing the Israeli assault. Washington has denied any involvement but said that they were aware of Israel's plan. Explosions were reported in Tehran on Friday as Israel launched what it called Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure. Israel has declared a state of emergency, bracing for retaliation in the form of missile or drone attacks from Tehran. Trump: ‘Great death and destruction’ In an earlier Truth Social post, Trump repeated his call for Iran to negotiate, warning that the consequences could be far worse if diplomacy fails. “I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal. I told them, in the strongest of words, to ‘just do it’, but no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get it done,” he said. He also underscored the military strength of both the United States and Israel. “The United States 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.” Trump said Iranian hardliners had underestimated the response they would face, stating: “Certain Iranian hardliners spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse!” Iran calls Israeli attack a ‘declaration of war’ Following the Israeli strikes, Iran said the assault was a “declaration of war” and urged the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action. According to Iranian officials, three top military figures were killed, Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri, Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami, and Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader and former IRGC commander.

Earlier, Iran accused the United States of backing the Israeli assault. Washington has denied any involvement but said that they were aware of Israel's plan.

‘Gave Iran a 60 days, today is day 61’: Trump hints Israeli strikes came because Iran didn't 'make a deal', offers Tehran second chance

Iran has raised the symbolic red flag of revenge above the Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, following deadly Israeli airstrikes that killed several of the country’s top military leaders.<h2>What is the red flag of revenge?</h2>In Shia tradition, the red flag is a powerful symbol of justice and revenge, often flown when blood has been unjustly shed. A video shared on social media showed the moment the flag was hoisted.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-are-dead-now-and-it-will-get-worse-trump-warns-iran-to-make-a-deal-before-nothing-s-left-after-israeli-strikes-1749810106093">Trump warns Iran to 'make a deal' before nothing's left after Israeli strikes</a>The flag was raised soon after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a series of strikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets, killing high-ranking Iranian officials and nuclear scientists.According to the Tasnim News Agency, hundreds of protestors gathered at the mosque in Qom, chanting anti-Israel slogans and demanding strong retaliation. Many waved Iranian flags and called for “severe punishment” against Israel.Qom, one of Iran’s most sacred cities located around 140 km south of Tehran, has often been at the centre of national mourning and symbolism.The red flag has previously been raised at the mosque after major national tragedies, including the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in 2024 and IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani in 2020.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-attacks-iran-who-really-runs-islamic-republic-supreme-leader-irgc-guardian-council-or-army-complex-web-of-power-explainer-1749804436070">Supreme Leader, IRGC, Guardian Council or Army - Who really runs Iran? Islamic Republic's complex web of power, explained</a><h2>Key Iranian military leaders killed in Israeli strikes</h2>The latest Israeli strikes resulted in the deaths of several senior Iranian officials. Israel claimed responsibility for killing Iran’s armed forces chief Mohammad Bagheri, Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami, and top military adviser Ali Shamkhani.Iran confirmed the deaths and responded by calling the airstrikes a “declaration of war.” The country has demanded that the UN Security Council take urgent action.The Israeli operation comes just days before planned US-Iran talks in Oman, which were aimed at resolving the ongoing standoff over Iran’s nuclear programme.

The flag was raised soon after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a series of strikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets, killing high-ranking Iranian officials and nuclear scientists.

Iran has raised the symbolic red flag of revenge above the Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, following deadly Israeli airstrikes that killed several of the country’s top military leaders. What is the red flag of revenge? In Shia tradition, the red flag is a powerful symbol of justice and revenge, often flown when blood has been unjustly shed. A video shared on social media showed the moment the flag was hoisted. Also read: Trump warns Iran to 'make a deal' before nothing's left after Israeli strikes The flag was raised soon after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a series of strikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets, killing high-ranking Iranian officials and nuclear scientists. According to the Tasnim News Agency, hundreds of protestors gathered at the mosque in Qom, chanting anti-Israel slogans and demanding strong retaliation. Many waved Iranian flags and called for “severe punishment” against Israel. Qom, one of Iran’s most sacred cities located around 140 km south of Tehran, has often been at the centre of national mourning and symbolism. The red flag has previously been raised at the mosque after major national tragedies, including the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in 2024 and IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani in 2020. Also read: Supreme Leader, IRGC, Guardian Council or Army - Who really runs Iran? Islamic Republic's complex web of power, explained Key Iranian military leaders killed in Israeli strikes The latest Israeli strikes resulted in the deaths of several senior Iranian officials. Israel claimed responsibility for killing Iran’s armed forces chief Mohammad Bagheri, Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami, and top military adviser Ali Shamkhani. Iran confirmed the deaths and responded by calling the airstrikes a “declaration of war.” The country has demanded that the UN Security Council take urgent action. The Israeli operation comes just days before planned US-Iran talks in Oman, which were aimed at resolving the ongoing standoff over Iran’s nuclear programme.

The flag was raised soon after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a series of strikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets, killing high-ranking Iranian officials and nuclear scientists.

What is the red flag of revenge? Iran's 'declaration of war’ after Israeli strikes kill top generals

A time-lapse video from Flightradar24 shows the dramatic change in air traffic over Iranian airspace as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran on Friday. The Israeli military hit about 100 targets, including nuclear facilities, and killed some prominent leaders. At least 95 people were injured in the attack, an emergency services official told state TV."So far, 95 people were injured and taken to medical centres in 12 different provinces that were targeted," national emergency services spokesperson Mojtaba Khaledi told state TV.The attack led international airlines from across the world to quickly change routes to avoid Israeli attacks. A video from Flightradar24 reflects the scenario as civilian aircraft quickly cleared the Iranian airspace, leaving it devoid of any kind of aviation activity.The timelapse shows in real time how quickly aeroplanes diverted from their routes as the conflict between the two countries intensified.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">This time-lapse of air traffic over the Middle East shows how civilian airspace cleared after Israel’s operation against Iran began. <a href="https://t.co/aap8ilC2MI">pic.twitter.com/aap8ilC2MI</a>&mdash; Brady Africk (@bradyafr) <a href="https://twitter.com/bradyafr/status/1933344689417052528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Air India diverts flights</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Air India also had several of its international flights take a U-turn or divert to avoid the Iranian airspace."Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace and in view of the safety of our passengers, the following Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to their origin," Air India said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oil-prices-jump-to-two-month-high-as-tensions-escalate-in-middle-east-1749797102602">Oil prices jump to two-month high as tensions escalate in Middle East</a>&nbsp;“We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen disruption and are making every effort to minimise it, including providing accommodation for passengers," the airline further added.&nbsp;The non-availability of airspace over Iran is expected to have a domino effect on airlines worldwide. It will make routes longer, increasing time and costs. Planes flying between the West and Asia would likely have to make fuel stops. For India, the situation becomes even more precarious since the Pakistan airspace is already closed for Indian airlines. Most of the airlines don't fly over Afghanistan either.&nbsp;<h2>Israel-Iran conflict: Jordan and Iraq close airspace, Gulf airlines cancel flights</h2> In the aftermath of the attacks, Jordan and Iraq, which both lie between Israel and Iran, announced they had closed their airspace and grounded all flights. Gulf airlines have cancelled flights to the Middle East. Emirates has cancelled flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon. Qatar Airways, one of the Middle East's largest carriers, said it had "temporarily cancelled flights to Iran and Iraq due to (the) current situation in the region".&nbsp;Meanwhile, UAE airports, including Abu Dhabi, have warned of disruptions. Dubai posted on X that "some flights at @DXB and DWC - Al Maktoum International have been cancelled or delayed due to airspace closures over Iran, Iraq, and Syria".&nbsp;Kuwait's civil aviation authority posted on X that "some flights at Kuwait International Airport have been diverted, cancelled and rescheduled."&nbsp;Meanwhile, German airline group Lufthansa has also suspended flights to Tehran until the end of July. A spokesperson for the airline said that "Lufthansa services would avoid Israeli, Iraqi and Iranian airspace for the time being".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-strikes-iran-senior-advisor-to-iran-s-supreme-leader-khamenei-severely-injured-in-operation-rising-lion-1749798355916">Israel strikes Iran: Senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in Operation Rising Lion</a>&nbsp;Also Read: Israel strikes Iran: Senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in Operation Rising Lion&nbsp;<h2>Iran launched a counter-strike against Israel</h2>&nbsp;Israel launched a fresh attack on a key underground uranium enrichment facility in central Iran on Friday, Iranian state media reported."Minutes ago, the Zionist regime targeted Natanz again," state media said.Iran lost its armed forces' chief of staff, the Revolutionary Guards chief and top nuclear scientists in the initial attacks.&nbsp;

Israel-Iran conflict: A video from Flightradar24 reflects the scenario as civilian aircraft quickly cleared the Iranian airspace, leaving it devoid of any kind of aviation activity.

A time-lapse video from Flightradar24 shows the dramatic change in air traffic over Iranian airspace as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran on Friday. The Israeli military hit about 100 targets, including nuclear facilities, and killed some prominent leaders. At least 95 people were injured in the attack, an emergency services official told state TV. "So far, 95 people were injured and taken to medical centres in 12 different provinces that were targeted," national emergency services spokesperson Mojtaba Khaledi told state TV. The attack led international airlines from across the world to quickly change routes to avoid Israeli attacks. A video from Flightradar24 reflects the scenario as civilian aircraft quickly cleared the Iranian airspace, leaving it devoid of any kind of aviation activity. The timelapse shows in real time how quickly aeroplanes diverted from their routes as the conflict between the two countries intensified.

Israel-Iran conflict: A video from Flightradar24 reflects the scenario as civilian aircraft quickly cleared the Iranian airspace, leaving it devoid of any kind of aviation activity.

Iran-Israel conflict: Timelapse shows Iranian airspace emptying out as planes quickly change routes

Iran is recruiting Israelis to spy for them. This development is reportedly shaking Israel to its core, exposing a dangerous web of espionage.

How Iran Recruits Israelis as Spies | GRAVITAS

Amidst ongoing tensions with Israel, Iran is reportedly building a new tunnel near central Tehran. The tunnel will link a station on the Tehran metro to the Imam Khomeini Hospital allowing direct underground access, to this key medical facility.

Iran Building 'defensive Tunnel' in Tehran After Israeli Strikes | GRAVITAS

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed on Saturday that Israel and the United States would face a "teeth-breaking response" for their actions against Iran and "the resistance front". Watch this report for more details!

Iran-Israel War: Khamenei Vows 'Tooth-Breaking' Response

In the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, reports indicate that Iran is preparing to deploy advanced warheads that have not been previously utilized in their military operations. Watch this report to know more.

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Iran-Israel War: Iran Tells Region 'Strong And Complex' Attack Coming on Israel

In a significant development, Iran has announced plans to consult with regional nations prior to any potential military action against Israel. This move aims to foster dialogue and gauge the reactions of neighboring countries, highlighting the complex geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions and concerns about escalating conflicts in the region. Analysts suggest that Iran's strategy may seek to build alliances or at least mitigate backlash before taking any decisive steps.

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Iran-Israel War: Escalation Looms As Iran Prepares to Respond to Israel

According to Israeli intelligence, Iran may be gearing up for a major attack on Israel, potentially launching it from Iraq within the next few days.

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Iran-Israel War: Iran Gearing Up For a Retaliatory Strike on Israel

A report citing senior Iranian sources says that Iran will deliver a definitive and painful response to Israel's recent attack on its territory. Watch this report to know more.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Plans Definitive and Painful Response, Says Report

As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, the two adversaries are finding themselves in a fierce new chapter of open and long-range confrontation. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Iran War: Tehran In 'No Haste' To Act Against Tel Aviv

Israel and Iran exchanged barbs at the United Nations Security Council's emergency meeting on Monday and Iran condemned Israel's Saturday attack with the country's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani calling it a blatant and dangerous breach of international law and the UN Charter. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Iran War: Iran And Israel Trade Warnings At UN Security Council Meeting

The Israeli military announced early Saturday (Oct 26) that it was conducting "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran in response to what it called "the continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against Israel." The region of West Asia has been on edge in anticipation of Israeli retaliation for a ballistic missile barrage carried out by Iran on October 1, in which around 200 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel, Iran's second direct attack on Israel in six months. Watch to know more.

Israel Attacks Iran: Retaliation For Oct 1

Iran is readying for war with Israel while at the same time seeking to avoid one, and its next steps will be determined by Israel’s response to Tehran’s October 1 ballistic missile attack. Watch this report for more details!

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‘Gave Iran a 60 days, today is day 61’: Trump hints Israeli strikes came because Iran didn't 'make a deal', offers Tehran second chance

What is red flag of revenge? Iran's 'declaration of war’ after Israeli strikes

Timelapse shows Iranian airspace emptying out as planes quickly change routes

How Iran Recruits Israelis as Spies | GRAVITAS

Iran Building 'defensive Tunnel' in Tehran After Israeli Strikes | GRAVITAS

Iran-Israel War: Khamenei Vows 'Tooth-Breaking' Response

Iran-Israel War: Iran Reiterates Plans For Strong Counter-Attack on Israel

Iran-Israel War: Iran Tells Region 'Strong And Complex' Attack Coming on Israel

Ex-IRGC official Dr Kana'Ni Moghaddam Speaks Exclusively on WION

Iran-Israel War: Escalation Looms As Iran Prepares to Respond to Israel

Iran-Israel War: Iran Readies Retaliatory Attack Against Israel from Iraq?

Iran-Israel War: Will Iran Strike Israel Ahead of US Elections?

Iran-Israel War: Iran Warns Israel of Retaliation

Iran-Israel War: Iran to Reach Out to Its Neighbours Before Striking Israel

Iran-Israel War: Iran Preparing For a 'Major' Retaliation Strike on Israel

Iran-Israel War: Iran Preparing For a 'Major' Retaliation Strike on Israel

Iran-Israel War: Iran to Take Nations in the Region in Loop Before Striking Israel

Iran-Israel War: Iran Gearing Up For a Retaliatory Strike on Israel

Israel-Iran War: Iran Plans Definitive and Painful Response, Says Report

Israel-Iran War: Tehran In 'No Haste' To Act Against Tel Aviv

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Israel Attacks Iran: Retaliation For Oct 1

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Israel-Iran War: Iran Braces For Israel's Retaliation After October 1 Missile Barrage