US President Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on military strikes against Iran, emphasizing he prefers to decide at the last moment amid escalating tensions following Israel’s recent attacks on Iranian nuclear and military sites last Friday (13 June).
The Prime Minister updated the citizens of Israel on the progress of Operation "Am K’Lavi'" now in its sixth day. He emphasised the operation's objectives to neutralise nuclear and ballistic missile threats while acknowledging painful losses and praising the nation's resilien.
As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, the vital Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of global concern, prompting commercial shipping to reroute and maritime agencies to issue urgent advisories.
The U.S. military stands prepared to execute any decision President Donald Trump makes regarding Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Wednesday, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies with ongoing Israeli strikes against Iranian targets.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to say whether Washington planned to strike Iran or its nuclear sites, adding that Tehran had reached out but it may now be "too late to be talking."
President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that unity between the government and the people is essential for overcoming national crises, urging swift action from officials and deeper cooperation with neighboring countries.
Germany’s foreign minister called on Iran’s leadership to urgently provide credible assurances it is not pursuing nuclear weapons and to return to negotiations, amid growing fears of military escalation with Israel.
Iran warned on Wednesday that it would respond firmly to any direct U.S. involvement in Israel’s military campaign, as tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv escalated sharply.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender, warning that any American military action would bring severe consequences.
China has voiced strong opposition to further escalation between Iran and Israel, and warned that deepening the conflict benefits no one.
Canada has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid travel to parts of the Middle East, citing heightened tensions between Israel and Iran. The warning comes amid ongoing military exchanges that have raised fears of broader regional instability.
Iranian state television on Tuesday called on citizens to delete WhatsApp from their smartphones, without providing specific evidence, claiming that the Meta-owned messaging platform was collecting user data to send to Israel.
Our NewsHour presenter Guy Shone examined the geopolitical ripple effects of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran during the G7 summit, where U.S. President Donald Trump’s early exit drew worldwide attention.
Missiles fired from Iran were observed over several Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Tubas, on the fifth day of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict.
President Donald Trump met with top security advisers Tuesday as the U.S. boosted its military presence in the Middle East amid escalating strikes between Israel and Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed an assessment by his own intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon, saying: “I don’t care what she said. I think they were very close to having one.”
On the fifth day of the Iran-Israel conflict, the conflict reached a new level of intensity as missile barrages, targeted airstrikes, and evacuation warnings dominated the region. Iran called on civilians in Haifa and Tel Aviv to flee immediately, while both sides exchanged fresh rounds of fire.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the U.S. knows “exactly” where Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is located, adding that he is “safe for now” but stressing that Washington’s “patience is wearing thin.”
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared on social media that Iran must offer “unconditional surrender.”
The Kremlin on Tuesday expressed concern over what it described as a rapidly worsening conflict between Israel and Iran, stating that Israel appears unwilling to engage in mediation efforts.
Israel’s military has announced that SEPAH General Ali Shadmani, head of Iran’s “Khatam al-Anbiya” central command headquarters, was killed in an airstrike on Tehran.
Israel and Iran continued exchanging deadly attacks for the fifth consecutive day, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to urge Iranians to evacuate Tehran amid rising fears of a wider conflict. World leaders are calling for de-escalation, but both sides remain locked in their positions.
The USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. aircraft carrier has a decades-long history in the region, from the 1979 hostage crisis to modern deployments, often serving as a key asset during periods of rising friction with Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that a potential operation targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader would "end the conflict" rather than escalate it, framing the strategy as a path to resolution rather than provocation.
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