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The Israeli military says Iran has launched missiles at Israel, following Israeli air strikes on military sites in Tehran, Karaj, and other parts of Iran. Iranian air defences have been activated in multiple locations amid escalating hostilities.
Israeli military instructs citizens they may leave shelters
The Israeli military has announced that civilians are now permitted to leave protected areas, indicating that the threat from Iran’s latest missile attack has passed. The military did not report any damage or casualties from the launch. No further sirens have been reported.
Israeli military says missiles launched from Iran towards Israel
The Israeli military says Iran has launched missiles toward Israeli territory. The statement did not specify how many projectiles were fired or whether any were intercepted. There has been no immediate comment from Iranian officials.
Air defences activated in Karaj to counter Israeli attack
Iranian news agencies report that air defence systems were activated in Karaj, west of Tehran, to counter an Israeli attack. Explosions were heard in the area, but there are no confirmed reports of damage or casualties.
Israeli strikes hit Parchin military complex, Nournews reports
Nournews reports that Israeli air strikes hit the Parchin area, southeast of Tehran. The location is known for housing a major Iranian military complex. No official Iranian confirmation or details on casualties have been released.
Tehran activates air defences against 'enemy targets'
Iranian news agencies say air defences were activated in central Tehran to confront what were described as "enemy targets". Sirens were heard in multiple districts of the capital. No information has been provided on whether anything was intercepted.
Explosions reported in Alborz and Kermanshah
Iranian news agencies report explosions in Alborz Province, west of Tehran, and in the western city of Kermanshah. The cause of the blasts is unclear, and there are no immediate reports of casualties.
Israeli military confirms ongoing strikes in Iran
The Israeli military announced it is carrying out strikes on Iranian military infrastructure in Tehran and western Iran. The statement did not specify the nature of the targets or the duration of the operation. This marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Iranian authorities have not yet responded publicly.
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit the country's northeastern region on Friday (12 December), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA had earlier put the earthquake's preliminary magnitude at 6.7.
Iran is preparing to host a multilateral regional meeting next week in a bid to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The United States issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela on Thursday, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Caracas.
The resignation of Bulgaria's government on Thursday (11 December) puts an end to an increasingly unpopular coalition but is likely to usher in a period of prolonged political instability on the eve of the Black Sea nation's entry into the euro zone.
An extratropical cyclone has caused widespread disruption across Brazil’s São Paulo state, with powerful winds toppling trees and power lines, blocking streets and leaving large parts of the region without electricity.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for a closed-door discussion on the sidelines of the International Forum for Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Friday.
Kazakhstan has begun redirecting part of its crude exports, sending oil from Kashagan to China as the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) operates at reduced capacity.
Azerbaijan’s post-conflict reconstruction in Karabakh is attracting international attention. The book by British author Graeme Wilson documents this journey, combining first-hand reporting and digital storytelling to highlight both the region’s restoration and the human stories behind it.
Tashkent is hosting the 2025 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Annual General Assemblies, one of the most significant events in global motorsport and mobility governance, bringing together officials and delegates from around the world.
Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has welcomed the expansion of ties with neighbouring Azerbaijan, stating that Tehran and Baku are committed to building a ‘shared, secure and mutually respectful’ future, local media reported on Friday.
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