On Day 3 of the escalating conflict, a new wave of ballistic missiles was launched from Iran towards Israel, striking fear across the region as explosions were reported in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Trump says he hopes for ceasefire but warns "sometimes countries have to fight"
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he hopes Israel and Iran can eventually reach a ceasefire, but acknowledged that "sometimes countries have to fight it out first."
Speaking to reporters before departing for the G7 summit in Canada, Trump reaffirmed U.S. support for Israel but declined to say whether he had urged Tel Aviv to pause its military operations against Iran.
Israeli military says air force attacking missile sites in central Iran
The Israeli military has announced that its air force is currently conducting strikes on surface-to-surface missile sites located in central Iran. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to neutralise launch capabilities used in recent attacks on Israeli territory.
No further details have been provided about the scale or outcomes of the strikes.
Senior Iranian IRGC intelligence chief and two generals killed in Israeli strike
The head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Intelligence Organisation, along with two other senior generals, was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Tehran on Sunday, according to Iranian sources.
The high-profile deaths mark a significant escalation in the conflict and are expected to provoke a strong response from Iran’s military leadership. No official statement has yet been released by the Iranian government confirming the names of the deceased.
EU Commission chief speaks with Netanyahu, calls for de-escalation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East.
In a post on X, von der Leyen reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to peace, regional stability, and diplomatic solutions.
"Europe has always been clear: Iran can never acquire a nuclear weapon. There is an urgent need for a negotiated solution," she stated.
Israel says it is safe to leave shelters as missile threat subsides
The Israeli military has announced that the immediate threat from the latest Iranian missile attack has passed. In a public instruction issued moments ago, the Home Front Command informed civilians that it is now safe to exit protected shelters.
Authorities have stressed, however, that residents should remain alert and follow any new guidance as the situation develops.
Iran says Israeli strike hit foreign ministry building, injured staff
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has claimed that one of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs buildings in Tehran was hit by an Israeli strike, according to state news agency IRNA.
Several ministry employees were reportedly injured in the attack. No further details have been released about the condition of the injured or the extent of the damage.
Projectile hits Haifa area, explosion on impact
A projectile has struck the Haifa area in northern Israel, resulting in an explosion upon impact. Emergency services have been dispatched to the scene.
Military chief says Israel will ‘intensify’ operations in Iran
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has vowed to escalate military operations against Iran, calling the current campaign a "historic and unprecedented operation aimed at delivering a significant blow to an existential threat."
"We will continue to intensify our operations and, in doing so, strengthen our security for years to come," Zamir stated. "We knew there would be a price, and it underscores why we acted now, before it became too late."
Israeli army says it is working to ‘intercept’ Iranian missiles
The Israeli army has announced that its air force is actively working to "intercept and strike wherever necessary" in response to missiles launched from Iran earlier this evening.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the military warned that "the defence is not airtight," urging citizens to continue adhering strictly to the Home Front Command’s instructions.
Four injured in Haifa after Iranian missile attack
Israel’s National Emergency Service has confirmed that at least four people were injured in Haifa, northern Israel, following missile strikes launched from Iran. The injured are receiving medical treatment, though the extent of their wounds has not been disclosed.
Israel shuts down all airports, airspace
The Israeli Civil Aviation Authority has announced the immediate and complete closure of the country’s airspace and all airports. The move comes amid ongoing missile threats and is intended to ensure the safety of civilian air traffic. All incoming and outgoing flights have been suspended until further notice.
Iran's armed forces warn Israelis to leave vicinity of "vital areas"
Iranian state television has broadcast a video statement from the country’s armed forces warning Israeli civilians to evacuate areas near what they described as "vital sites." The statement urged residents to "immediately distance themselves from military and strategic facilities," suggesting that further strikes may be imminent.
Explosions heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem – Reuters witnesses
Reuters correspondents in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem have reported multiple loud explosions overhead. Initial assessments indicate that Israeli air defences have been activated in response to the incoming threats.
Israeli military confirms: missiles launched from Iran
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have confirmed that ballistic missiles were launched from Iranian territory towards Israel. The military statement was released moments ago, marking the latest escalation in the rapidly intensifying regional conflict.
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Iran’s parliamentary speaker said on Wednesday regional countries alone should determine the Middle East’s political and security order, rejecting external involvement and calling for expanded intra-regional cooperation.
Oman has announced measures to keep vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz, confirming it will maintain free passage and impose no tolls as efforts continue to restore navigation through the strategic waterway.
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A United Nations enquiry has accused Israeli authorities and security forces of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, saying the actions amounted to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, while also documenting war crimes against children in the occupied West Bank.
At least thirteen people have died and sixty-six have been injured following an explosion at Qatar's main liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing hub at Ras Laffan, authorities said on Sunday.
Tehran has agreed to let the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recommence inspections of its nuclear programme, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said. The U.S. and Iran have settled on a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a final deal, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.
A Ukrainian strike has damaged a school building in a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, according to local authorities cited by the TASS news agency. No injuries were reported in the incident.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into "infinity, despite Tehran's denials, and that unfrozen Iranian assets would be used to buy humanitarian supplies from the United States.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker said on Wednesday regional countries alone should determine the Middle East’s political and security order, rejecting external involvement and calling for expanded intra-regional cooperation.
France has confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said on Wednesday (24 June).
Ukraine said its forces had struck key energy installations inside Russia, including a gas processing plant and a helium facility in the Orenburg region, as drone assaults increased across multiple areas.
Critical minerals are becoming a key battleground in the growing economic rivalry between the G7 and China, as governments seek to secure supplies vital to the energy transition and advanced manufacturing.
An unusual weather pattern known as an omega block is at the heart of the extreme heat sweeping across Europe. The phenomenon can trap hot air over the same region for days or even weeks, allowing temperatures to climb to dangerous levels.
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 1,000, with health officials warning that the outbreak is spreading rapidly through displacement camps and across borders.
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