The Swiss Embassy in Iran announced it will remain temporarily closed until further notice due to the ongoing regional conflict.
The embassy in Tehran represents U.S. interests in Iran, a role Switzerland has held since diplomatic ties were severed following the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Switzerland maintains a policy of neutrality.
Iran's Civil Aviation Authority announced the extension of flight cancellations until 2:00 p.m. on Monday (10:30 GMT), according to the Mehr news agency.
Iran informed mediators in Qatar and Oman that it "will not negotiate as long as it is under attack," an official told AFP, referring to potential cease-fire and nuclear talks.
“The Iranians have indicated to the Qatari and Omani mediators that they will only begin serious negotiations once their response to the Israeli pre-emptive strikes is complete, while making it clear that they will not negotiate under attack,” the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The official also denied reports that Iran had asked Oman and Qatar to urge the United States to negotiate a cease-fire with Israel or resume nuclear talks with Washington.
Israeli strikes on Iran since Friday have killed at least 224 people and wounded more than 1,000, according to Iran’s Health Ministry.
“After 65 hours of aggression by the Zionist regime ... 224 women, men and children died as martyrs,” Health Ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour wrote on X, claiming that “more than 90 percent” of the victims were civilians.
The head of intelligence for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Mohammad Kazemi, was killed along with two other senior officers in an Israeli strike, according to Iran’s official IRNA news agency.
“Three intelligence generals — Mohammad Kazemi, Hassan Mohaghegh and Mohsen Bagheri — were assassinated and martyred,” IRNA reported, citing a statement from the Revolutionary Guards.
France did not take part in any “defensive operation” by Israel in response to the latest Iranian attacks because it was not asked to, President Emmanuel Macron said, according to AFP.
In April 2024, France had carried out interceptions of Iranian missiles and drones targeting Israel from a base in Jordan. However, ties between Paris and Tel Aviv have since strained, particularly following Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Iran vowed a “devastating response” to Israeli strikes on its territory since Friday, warning that Israel could soon become “uninhabitable.”
“The scale of the devastating response by the brave Iranian fighters will certainly encompass all parts of the occupied territories,” said Col. Reza Sayyad, a spokesman for Iran’s armed forces, referring to Israel.
“Leave the occupied territories, because they will certainly not be habitable in the future,” he added in a speech broadcast on state television amid escalating military tensions.
Iran accused Israel of “deliberately” targeting a Foreign Ministry building in Tehran.
“The criminal Israeli regime carried out a brutal and deliberate attack on one of the buildings of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, located opposite the Institute of Political and International Studies,” Deputy Foreign Minister Said Khatibzadeh wrote on X, posting a video showing damage to a library.
Khatibzadeh said several civilians and ministry staff were injured in the strike.
Around 30 missiles were launched at Israel in the latest salvo from Iran, according to Haaretz.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called a videoconference of EU foreign ministers for Tuesday to discuss the Middle East, following Israel's attack on Iran and Tehran's counter-strikes, an EU spokesperson said on Sunday.
"In light of the gravity of the situation in the Middle East, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has convened a meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers via video link for Tuesday," the spokesperson said.
"The meeting will provide an opportunity for an exchange of views, coordination on diplomatic outreach to Tel Aviv and Tehran, and possible next steps."
Several areas in Israel were "hit" following the latest salvo of missiles fired by Iran earlier this evening, the Israeli army said. Firefighters reported a direct hit on a residential building along the Mediterranean coast.
“Search and rescue teams from the Home Front Command have been dispatched to several affected sites in Israel,” the military said in a statement.
At around 9:10 p.m. local time (20:10 GMT), the army lifted the maximum alert and informed the public that they could leave their shelters.
Air defense systems were activated tonight in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan province, which borders Iraq and is home to much of Iran’s oil production.
“A few minutes ago, anti-aircraft defense was activated in Ahvaz at several locations to deal with hostile targets,” the Mehr news agency reported, amid the ongoing military escalation between Iran and Israel.
Ahvaz is located about 800 kilometers by road from the capital, Tehran.
Iranian strikes on the northern Israeli city of Haifa wounded six people lightly and one moderately, according to emergency services cited by Haaretz.
- Four people were injured in a southern Israeli town following an Iranian missile strike, Haaretz reported.
- Multiple media outlets said Haifa was struck by two missiles, with one hitting the port area. Haaretz reported that two buildings were struck, igniting fires in the area.
- The Israeli army has told residents in southern and central Israel that they can now leave bomb shelters, Israeli media reported.
Iran's armed forces told residents of Israel to leave the vicinity of "vital areas" for their safety, in a video statement broadcast by state TV on Sunday evening, around the time that Iran sent a new barrage of missiles towards Israel, Reuters reported.
"We have a data bank of vital and critical areas in occupied territories [Israel] and call upon you not to let the brutal regime use you as human shields. Do not stay or travel near these critical areas," an armed forces spokesperson said.
Iranian missiles targeting Israel, along with Israeli interceptor missiles, were seen over Akkar in northern Lebanon and the Metn region, according to our correspondent and journalists on the ground. Explosions from some projectile collisions were also observed.
According to al-Hadath, an Iranian missile hit the port of Haifa, an attack which, according to initial reports, caused injuries.
⚡ Live images broadcast by al-Hadath showed Iranian air defenses activated over Tehran following a series of Israeli strikes. Al-Jazeera also reported the activation of Iranian anti-aircraft systems above the city.
Both broadcasters aired footage of missiles falling on Haifa, with at least one missile striking the area and plumes of smoke rising. Northern Israeli residents also reported that a building was hit by an Iranian missile, according to Haaretz.
Explosions were also heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, according to witnesses cited by Reuters.
⚡A new wave of missiles fired from Iran targeted Israel, with some spotted in the skies over Lebanon. Several were reportedly intercepted over Lebanese territory.
According to Haaretz, air raid sirens sounded across northern Israel, including in Haifa and the Galilee, following the launches. The Israeli army confirmed the missiles were fired from Iran and urged the public to take shelter immediately.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed discussed the seriousness of the situation in the Middle East, with Starmer reaffirming that diplomacy and dialogue remain the top priorities to help de-escalate tensions, Reuters reported.
On Saturday, Starmer said the British military had deployed fighter jets to the region.
The Israeli army extended public safety measures, including the closure of schools, until 8 p.m. local time on June 17, according to Reuters.
Meanwhile, Israeli airline El Al has extended the suspension of all its flights until Thursday, June 19, also according to Reuters.
The Israeli army said its air force is striking “dozens of surface-to-surface missile targets” in western Iran, according to a statement cited by Haaretz.
Five Ukrainians, including three children, were killed on Saturday during Iranian strikes on the city of Bat Yam near Tel Aviv, following Israeli bombings in Iran, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on Sunday.
"On June 14 (Saturday), following a massive Iranian missile attack on Israel and a missile that hit a residential building in Bat Yam, five Ukrainian citizens, including three minors, were killed," the ministry told reporters.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call on Sunday that Ankara was ready to play a facilitative role in resolving the nuclear dispute that led to the conflict between Israel and Iran, according to Erdogan's office.
According to Reuters, the Turkish president praised Trump’s latest statement on the possibility of peace between Iran and Israel and urged his U.S. counterpart to take immediate action to avoid a catastrophe "that could ignite the region."
"Regime change could be a consequence" of the conflict, says Netanyahu, dismissing claim of Trump alleged veto to Khamenei assassination
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview with Fox News that "a regime change in Iran could be a consequence" of the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran.
This statement comes as two American officials, cited by Reuters, claimed that Donald Trump had vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
Furthermore, Netanyahu revealed that he had informed the U.S. administration in advance of the operation launched on Friday morning against Iran. "The intelligence we had, which we shared with the United States, indicated that Iran was trying to use its uranium to build nuclear weapons," he added in the same interview.
When asked about the Reuters report, Netanyahu declined to confirm or deny the claims, dismissing the report outright. “There are so many false reports about conversations that never happened — I’m not going to get into it,” Netanyahu said.
He added, “But I can tell you, I think that we do what we need to do, we’ll do what we need to do. And I think the United States knows what is good for the United States.”
Iranian state media reported that the buildings and runways at Mashhad airport were not damaged by the Israeli strikes, according to Reuters.
Iran claims to have shot down 44 Israeli drones and quadcopters
Ahmad Ali Goudarzi, the commander of Iran's border guards, stated that Iranian border units had prevented 44 drones and quadcopters from entering the country’s airspace in the past 48 hours, according to the official news agency IRNA.
US embassy in Iraq warns of 'increased risk' of attacks targeting Americans
The U.S. embassy in Iraq stated on Sunday that it is aware of an "increased risk of violence or attacks against businesses owned by Americans and places frequented by Americans," according to Reuters.
"We urge all American citizens in Iraq to avoid places frequented by foreigners and large gatherings or crowds," the embassy added in a statement.
Updated casualty report from Iranian strike in entral Israel
The death toll from the Iranian missile strike on a building in Bat Yam, central Israel, has now risen to seven, following the discovery of a new body, Haaretz reports. Three other people remain missing, according to emergency services.
Four other women, Palestinians from Israel, were also killed in the early hours of Sunday in the Arab city of Tamra, near Haifa, in northern Israel.
Israel strikes a refueling plane in Mashhad, its 'deepest' attack
The Israeli military announced that it struck a refueling aircraft located at Mashhad Airport, in eastern Iran, on Sunday. The attack was described as the "deepest" strike in Iranian territory since Israel began its offensive against Iran on Friday morning.
Iraq denounces Israeli 'blatant' aggression against Iran
Prime Minister Mohammad Chia al-Sudani held a phone conversation with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and reiterated Iraq's support for Iran.
Al-Sudani "expressed Iraq's solidarity, from both the government and the people, with Iran, which is facing a blatant Zionist aggression," emphasizing Iraq's commitment to Iran's security and stability, as these are linked to the security and stability of the region. The statement further noted Baghdad's determination to "prevent the war from spreading."
Pezeshkian thanked Iraq for its "clear and firm stance rejecting the behavior of the Zionist entity and its repeated attacks against countries in the region," added the Iraqi Prime Minister's office.
Residents of Tehran attempt to flee the city
Thousands of Tehran residents are currently trying to evacuate the Iranian capital after a new series of Israeli airstrikes hit several central neighborhoods around midday, NBC reported.
The city is overwhelmed with traffic jams as many streets are closed off, and several squares and buildings in the downtown area have been struck by the recent bombings. As of now, no official reports on the scale of human and material damage have been made available.
Israeli official denies involvement in car bombings in Tehran
An Israeli official speaking to the public broadcaster Kan has denied claims that Israel was responsible for the car bombings in Tehran on Sunday, which were previously reported by the Iranian news agency IRNA.
IRNA had reported that five car bombs exploded in the Iranian capital and attributed the responsibility to Israel. Additionally, Reuters, citing two Gulf sources, indicated that such attacks targeted Iranian nuclear scientists.
Israeli military spokesperson: Objective is to strip Iran's ability to annihilate us
"The goal of our operation in Iran is not regime change," an Israeli military spokesperson assured. "Our goal is to remove from the Iranian regime its ability to annihilate us," he added, according to Reuters reports.
Iranian missile interception causes explosions over Bekaa, raising fears of Lebanese attack
The Israeli interception of Iranian missiles over the Bekaa Valley caused detonations, which led some residents to fear an attack on Lebanese soil, according to our correspondent in the Bekaa.
Israel extends state of emergency until June 30
The Israeli government has approved the extension of the national state of emergency, initially declared on Friday by Defense Minister Israel Katz, until June 30, reports The Times of Israel. This extension still needs approval from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Israeli Parliament, chaired by Likud's Yuli Edelstein.
The state of emergency grants the cabinet the authority to enact regulations that override Knesset legislation.
Trump open to Putin mediation in the Iran-Israel war
In an interview with ABC, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed openness to a potential mediation by Vladimir Putin in the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. He also mentioned that it is "possible" the United States could get involved in the conflict.
In an interview with ABC, U.S. President Donald Trump said he was "open" to Vladimir Putin mediating in the war between Iran and Israel. He added that it is "possible" the United States may become involved in the conflict.
Multiple car bomb explosions in Tehran, some reportedly targeted nuclear scientists
Five car bomb explosions were reported in Tehran a short while ago, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, which blamed Israel for the attacks.
Reuters reports that several Iranian nuclear scientists were among those targeted in such attacks, according to two Gulf sources. Fourteen people have been killed so far by the Israeli military since Friday, the sources said.
Israeli army says it intercepted most of the Iranian ballistic missiles in the latest attack.
Iran’s strike on Israel less than an hour ago included only “several” ballistic missiles, according to a statement from the Israeli military, which said “most of the missiles were intercepted.”
Explosions were heard in the Tel Aviv area during an air raid, according to Reuters.
Explosions were heard in the Tel Aviv area during an air raid, according to Reuters.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited the site in Bat Yam hit by an Iranian missile, according to ynetnews. He stated: “Firefighters and Israeli defense forces are working to locate everyone and evacuate whatever can be evacuated.” He added, “Let it be clear: nothing will deter us. We did not seek this war. Missiles do not distinguish between Jews and Muslims. Sadly, 13 Israelis have been killed.”
Herzog also addressed the international community: “You want peace? Eliminate Iran’s nuclear capabilities — don’t let them get close."
No injuries have been reported following the latest Iranian missile strikes on Israel, according to medical sources cited by Haaretz. The Israeli army has now announced that it is safe to leave bomb shelters.
Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel
Iran has launched ballistic missiles toward Israel from multiple locations across the country, Iranian state media reported, citing Reuters. The number of missiles or intended targets was not immediately disclosed.
Tehran police headquarters hit, says state media
Iranian state media reported that Israel struck the police headquarters in Tehran. No further details were immediately available.
Iranian president urges Iraq to block Israeli access
President Massoud Pezeshkian called on Iraq to prevent Israel from using Iraqi airspace or territory to launch attacks on Iran. In a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Pezeshkian urged Baghdad to “exercise more vigilance and protect its airspace and borders,” according to the Iranian presidency’s website
At least 128 killed in Israeli strikes on Iran, says Iranian media
At least 128 people, including women and children, were killed in Iran on Friday and Saturday during Israeli airstrikes, Iranian daily Etemad reported, citing the country’s Health Ministry. Around 900 others were wounded and hospitalized.
Air raid sirens sound amid new Iranian missile barrage
The Israeli military confirmed it had detected a new wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iran. Air raid sirens were heard moments ago in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and parts of the occupied West Bank, according to Haaretz.
The Home Front Command instructed residents in central and northern Israel to stay in bomb shelters until further notice. “Upon receiving a warning, it is advised to enter protected areas and remain there until an official update is given,” a statement on X said.
Pro-Iranian militia in Iraq threatens the US if it enters the war
The Kata’ib Hezbollah, one of the largest armed groups in Iraq supported by Iran, issued a statement saying they are “closely monitoring military movements” of U.S. forces in the region.
“If America intervenes in the war, we will act without hesitation against its interests and bases across the region,” said the militia leader, Abu Hussein al-Hamidaoui, according to the semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr. He also claimed that Iran “does not need anyone’s support” and has sufficient capabilities to confront Israel.
Since the start of the Gaza war on Oct. 7, 2023, Kata’ib Hezbollah has claimed several drone attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Israeli territory.
In December 2024, ahead of the second ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, an agreement was reached between the pro-Iranian militias and the Iraqi government to halt their actions against U.S. forces.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian warned that if Israeli hostile actions continue, Tehran’s response will be “even more decisive and severe,” according to the IRNA agency cited by Reuters.
Middle East conflict to be key topic at upcoming G7 meeting, says German Chancellor
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran will be a major focus at the upcoming summit of the Group of Seven industrialized nations, set to begin this Sunday in Canada, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced.
New explosions heard in Tehran
New explosions have been reported in various neighborhoods of Tehran as Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital intensify, according to several Iranian agencies.
The attacks reportedly targeted the Niavaran district in northern Tehran and areas around Valiasr and Hafte Tir squares in the city center, Al Jazeera reports.
“Iran will pay a very heavy price for the deliberate killing of civilians, women, and children,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a visit to Bat Yam, in central Israel, where six people were killed and dozens injured by an Iranian missile strike.
“We will achieve our objectives and strike them with overwhelming force. Think about what would happen if Iran had a nuclear weapon to drop on Israeli cities. We are in an existential battle,” he added.
Two “Iranian” drones launched toward Israel were shot down over Iraq by the US-led international anti-jihadist coalition based at Ain al-Asad airbase in the western desert, two Iraqi military officials told AFP on Sunday.
German chancellor calls for restraint, says Iran must not get nuclear weapons
At 2:48 p.m. Beirut time, a German government spokesperson said Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke by phone with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. Both leaders agreed on the importance of preventing the conflict from widening in the Middle East, Reuters reported.
According to AFP, Merz also said Iran must "never possess nuclear weapons." Oman has acted as a mediator in past indirect nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, which are currently stalled.
Turkey and Russia discuss Iran-Israel conflict
At 2:51 p.m. Beirut time, a source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, to discuss the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
Fidan told Lavrov that diplomacy remains the only way to resolve the “concerning” conflict and the ongoing nuclear dispute, according to Reuters.
Four of the 10 people killed in Israel were Palestinian citizens
The four people killed in Tamra, an Arab-majority town near Haifa in northern Israel, were Palestinian citizens of Israel, according to Israeli media reports.
The victims, all women — including a 20-year-old and a 13-year-old girl — were members of the al-Khatib family. They were killed when an Iranian ballistic missile struck their home during the night from Saturday to Sunday.
"The missile did not distinguish between sects, religions, or people," a local resident told The Times of Israel. The same report noted that celebrations reportedly took place in the neighboring Jewish locality of Mitzpeh Aviv, where chants calling for Tamra to “burn” were heard.
Israel advises citizens not to return via Jordan or Egypt
Israel’s National Security Council has warned its citizens abroad not to try to return to the country by land through Jordan or Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
Both regions are under a Level 4 travel alert — the highest level — meaning travel is prohibited and those currently there must leave immediately.
Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport remains closed since the start of Israeli strikes on Iran.
Israel carried out 'more than 80 strikes' in Tehran overnight targeting sites linked to Iran's nuclear program.
In a statement, the Israeli military said about fifty fighter jets bombed over 80 locations related to Iran's nuclear project in Tehran during the night from Saturday to Sunday. The strikes reportedly hit the headquarters of the Iranian Defense Ministry, a command center tied to the nuclear program, and other facilities where the Iranian regime is said to have hidden nuclear archives.
The military also stated it has struck "more than 170 targets" and around "720 military installations" since the start of its operation three days ago.
⚡New Israeli airstrikes target Tehran
Israeli warplanes carried out a new round of airstrikes on Tehran just minutes ago, particularly targeting the western part of the city, according to Al Jazeera.
Local authorities said air defense systems in the Iranian capital were activated. They had earlier announced that residents could take shelter in mosques, metro stations, and schools, which will remain open at all times.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Bat Yam, in central Israel, to inspect the damage caused by Iranian missile strikes, according to videos published by several Israeli media outlets.
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France has not 'at this stage' deployed military assets to defend Israel
France has not "at this stage" deployed any military assets to assist Israel in intercepting Iranian missiles, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Sunday.
“So far, and given the nature and trajectory of Iran’s attacks on Israel, French military resources have not been mobilized,” he told RTL radio.
President Emmanuel Macron had stated on Friday that France could take part in “protection and defense operations” for Israel in the event of Iranian retaliation for Israeli strikes on Iranian soil — if France were “in a position to do so.”
Four of the 10 people killed in Israel were Palestinian citizens
Four of the victims killed in the northern Israeli town of Tamra, a predominantly Arab city near Haifa, were Palestinian citizens of Israel, according to Israeli media.
The victims, members of the al-Khatib family, included three women — one of them a 13-year-old girl. They died when a ballistic missile launched by Iran struck their home overnight from Saturday to Sunday.
“The missile didn’t distinguish between sects, religions, or people,” a local resident told The Times of Israel. The same report noted that celebrations reportedly took place in the nearby Jewish locality of Mitzpeh Aviv, where chants were heard saying Tamra should “burn.”
Israel reportedly struck a nuclear facility in Isfahan
The Israeli army’s Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, claimed in a statement that Israeli air forces bombed a nuclear facility in the city of Isfahan, in central Iran.
According to the statement, Israel destroyed infrastructure "linked to the production and processing of uranium," accusing the Iranian government of "seeking to acquire nuclear weapons." Tehran has not yet responded.
Earlier, Iran’s Oil Ministry said that facilities at a refinery in Isfahan remained fully operational, according to the semi-official ISNA news agency.
Israeli army estimates Iran fired 70 missiles overnight
Iran’s overnight attacks on Israeli territory included around 70 ballistic missiles and dozens of drones, according to the latest estimates from the Israeli military.
The missiles were launched in three waves — at 11:00 p.m., 2:00 a.m., and 2:55 a.m. local time — alongside the deployment of dozens of drones. At least 10 people were killed and more than 200 injured in the attacks, according to Israeli media reports.
The Israeli military also said that, so far, Iran’s strikes have fallen short of the "reference scenario" anticipated in the event of full-scale war. The Times of Israel quoted officials saying the army had expected a much higher number of casualties and greater damage.
Israeli military says its air force intercepted a drone that entered southern Israel’s airspace following an alert in the Arava region. The military did not specify the drone’s origin in its social media statement. reports Al Jazeera.
Iran says it arrested two suspected Israeli spies
Tehran announced the arrest of two individuals accused of being members of Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, in Alborz province. According to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, the suspects were allegedly manufacturing explosives and electronic equipment in a house in Savojbolagh.
Tehran will carry out 'effective and decisive strikes' against Israel, says Iranian army chief
Iranian army chief of staff Amir Hatami said Iranian forces acted "with full sincerity" from the very first moments of Israel’s attack on the country.
"From now on, with full preparedness, they will carry out decisive and effective strikes against the Zionist entity [Israel]," he said, as quoted by the semi-official Mehr news agency.
Israel struck a Defense Ministry site in Isfahan
An Iranian media outlet reported that Israel targeted a site belonging to the Defense Ministry in Isfahan, in central Iran, on the third day of its unprecedented attacks on the Islamic Republic.
“One of the centers affiliated with the Ministry of Defense in Isfahan was attacked, and potential damage is currently being assessed,” said the province’s deputy governor, Akbar Salehi, as quoted by the ISNA news agency.
Khamenei is turning 'Tehran into Beirut,' says Israeli Defense Minister
Following the Israeli army’s evacuation warning to Iranians living near “weapons factories” in Iran, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued new threats against Iranian leaders and their military infrastructure.
“The Israeli army will strike sites and continue to peel the skin off the Iranian snake in Tehran and elsewhere, stripping it of its nuclear capabilities and weapons systems,” he said, according to Israeli media.
“The Iranian dictator is turning Tehran into Beirut and its residents into hostages for the survival of his regime,” Katz added, referring to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Israel is continuing its intense airstrikes on Iran for a third straight day, while Tehran responds with drones and missiles. Iranian media report dozens killed in Israeli attacks since Friday morning.
Israeli army spokesperson Brigadier General Daniel Hagari has been recalled from his retirement leave, ynetnews reports. Hagari will resume his position as head of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
In early May, the Israeli military had announced Hagari’s retirement without providing a reason for his departure.
Four of the people previously reported missing after an Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam have been located in hospitals, according to Israeli media outlet ynetnews. Efforts continue to find the remaining three missing individuals.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel of trying to "derail" nuclear negotiations with the United States by attacking Iran.
"It is absolutely clear that the Israeli regime does not want any agreement on the nuclear issue. It does not want negotiations [...]" Araghchi told foreign diplomats, calling Friday's Israeli attack on Iran "an attempt to undermine diplomacy and derail the talks."
Operations at the Isfahan refinery continue without disruption, Iran's oil ministry told state media on Sunday, denying online reports of an incident or attack against the facility, reports Reuters.
⚡ Iranian media report Israeli strikes on Shiraz, in southern Iran.
Haifa oil refinery reports direct hit to pipeline network
Bazan Group, a major Israeli oil and petrochemical company, reported damage to pipelines and transfer lines connecting various facilities within its Haifa complex following overnight Israeli missile strikes, according to Haaretz. No injuries were reported.
The company stated that refining operations are continuing, though some downstream facilities have been shut down. Bazan is currently assessing the operational impact, required repairs, and expected downtime.
Following an alert in the Arava region, near the Jordanian border in southern Israel, the Israeli Air Force intercepted a drone launched toward Israeli territory, the army said.
Israeli airspace remains closed for a third consecutive day
Israeli airspace remains closed for the third day in a row, according to a statement from the Israel Airports Authority, as the country wakes up after another night of Iranian attacks in retaliation for Israel’s offensive on Tehran.
“In coordination with security forces, Israeli airspace remains closed, and Ben Gurion Airport (near Tel Aviv) is still shut to both arrivals and departures,” the Authority said. “A notice regarding its reopening will be issued at least six hours in advance.”
Houthis say they fired missiles toward Israel
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for launching missiles toward central Israel, which was also targeted by Iranian strikes in retaliation for Israel’s unprecedented attack on the Islamic Republic.
In a statement, the Houthis — who control large areas of Yemen — said they “carried out a military operation targeting strategic enemy sites in the occupied region of Yaffa (the Arabic name for Jaffa, a district of Tel Aviv) using several Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missiles.”
They said this area was targeted “multiple times over the past 24 hours” and added that their attacks were “coordinated with operations conducted by the Iranian military.”
Ten killed and over 200 injured in overnight Iranian strikes on Israel
Ten people have been killed and more than 200 injured since Saturday evening in Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel, according to emergency services, police, and hospitals.
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Iran does not wish for its conflict with Israel to spread to neighboring countries unless absolutely necessary, said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, citing self-defense as the basis for Iran’s response (via Reuters).
Fuel production, supply, and distribution continue uninterrupted at Tehran’s oil refinery, according to Iran’s Student News Network (cited by Reuters), despite a fire breaking out in a fuel tank unrelated to the refinery following an Israeli strike.
Seven people are missing in Bat Yam, central Israel, following overnight Iranian missile strikes, Israeli police told Haaretz. Officer Daniel Hadad said a powerful missile destroyed an entire building and surrounding structures. Six bodies have been recovered.
The Israeli army has issued an evacuation notice for Iranians near “weapons factories” in Iran. "Urgent warning to all Iranian citizens: anyone currently in or expected to be in weapons factories or related institutions must leave immediately and not return," said the army’s Persian-language account.
This is the first such public warning to Iranian civilians, though similar notices are routinely issued for Gaza, Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, and occasionally southern Lebanon.
The Israeli army said it intercepted seven drones launched toward its territory in the past hour, following overnight missile attacks from Iran. Air raid sirens had sounded in northern Israel.
In Lebanon, where Iranian missiles were visible in the night sky over many regions, airspace was closed from 2:00 to 6:00 AM. Many international airlines had already suspended flights to Lebanon in recent days.
Thirteen people have been killed in Israel since Friday due to Iranian strikes, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The statement reported 13 dead (including three children), nine seriously wounded, 30 moderately wounded, and 341 lightly injured.
Donald Trump warned that the U.S. military would respond with “maximum force” if Iran attacks the United States, reiterating that Washington is not involved in the Israeli strikes on Tehran.
“We can easily broker a deal between Iran and Israel to end this bloody conflict!” he added.
In retaliation, Iran launched two waves of missile attacks on central and northern Israel, killing at least eight and injuring over 130, according to Israel’s Magen David Adom (Red Cross equivalent). The IRGC said strikes targeted fighter jet refueling facilities.
Overnight, Israeli airstrikes continued, mainly targeting Tehran.
This morning, the Israeli army said it struck facilities “linked to Iran’s nuclear weapons project,” including the Ministry of Defense and the SPND (Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research). AFP journalists in Tehran reported multiple explosions.
“Tehran is burning,” Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant wrote on X this morning. PM Netanyahu earlier said Israel aims to strike “all regime sites.”
Iranian news agency Tasnim said a Defense Ministry building was “slightly damaged.”
Two fuel depots were also hit — one in Shahran (northwest Tehran) and another in the south. The Shahran depot was on fire, according to AFP.
Iran has not released an official toll from the Israeli strikes. On Friday, Iran’s U.N. representative reported at least 78 dead and over 320 wounded, “mostly civilians.” A drone strike on an ambulance in the country’s northwest killed two people on Saturday, the Iranian Red Crescent confirmed.
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