A senior Iranian official confirmed to Reuters that Tehran had accepted the cease-fire proposed by the United States and brokered by Qatar with Israel.
Trump reportedly mobilized Qatar to convince Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance discussed a cease-fire proposal between Israel and Iran with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani following the Iranian attacks on the U.S. base in Qatar, an official told Reuters.
According to this source, Trump informed the emir that Israel had agreed to the cease-fire and asked for Qatar's help in convincing Iran to join. Qatari Prime Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is said to have secured Tehran's agreement, the same official said.
Iran vows to make US 'regret' any new attack
The Revolutionary Guards, the ideological army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, vowed to make the United States "regret" any new attack on Iranian territory, following retaliatory strikes against a U.S. base in Qatar.
"We warn the stupid American president, Donald Trump, that if he commits another attack ... he will receive more crushing responses that he will regret," said the head of the IRGC, Mohammad Pakpour, as quoted by state television.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Iran was no longer capable of building a nuclear weapon after U.S. strikes destroyed its infrastructure.
" Iran was very close to having a nuclear weapon," Vance said in an interview on Fox News.
"Now Iran is unable to build a nuclear weapon with the equipment it has because we have destroyed it," he added.
The Israeli army issued a new evacuation order for residents of two areas in Tehran.
Following Donald Trump's announcement, the New York Times reported that it had attempted to verify the information with both Iranian and Israeli parties. An Israeli military spokesperson declined to comment on Trump's cease-fire statement, the newspaper added.
A few minutes before the American president's announcement, CNN reported that a senior Iranian official stated, "Iran has not received any cease-fire proposal and sees no reason for it. At this very moment, the enemy is committing aggression against Iran, and Iran is about to intensify its retaliatory strikes, without paying attention to the lies of its enemies."
US President Donald Trump announces ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel
US President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel had agreed to a staggered ceasefire beginning at approximately 04:00 GMT on Tuesday, which he said would mark the “official end” to the 12-day conflict.
“It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE,” Trump wrote Monday on his Truth Social platform.
Trump announces deal between Israel and Iran, declares end of '12-day war'
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a cease-fire has been reached between Israel and Iran. In a statement posted on Truth Social, he said the truce will take effect "in approximately six hours," once the "final missions underway" are completed.
This cease-fire, described as "complete and total," will take place in two stages. Iran will take the initiative, followed by Israel 12 hours later. "At the end of the 24th hour, an official end to the 12-day War will be hailed by the entire world," he added.
"This is a war that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn't, and never will!" Trump stated, adding: "God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!"
At least two powerful explosions were heard in the early hours of Tuesday in Tehran by an AFP journalist, following an evacuation order issued by the Israeli army for an area in the center of the Iranian capital.
The explosions occurred around 1:25 a.m. The blasts hit the north and east of the capital, according to local news agencies Fars and Mehr.
Iran issued an evacuation warning for residents of Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, the semi-official Mehr News agency reported.
The Israeli army is calling on the population to evacuate an area in central Tehran.
Qatar reopens its airspace after a brief suspension, the Civil Aviation Authority announced.
Iran "ready to respond again" in the event of a new American attack, its foreign minister said.
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres condemned Iran's attack on Qatar, his spokesperson said.
"Congratulations to the world, it's time for peace!" U.S. President Donald Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
Washington wants to end the war, says a senior US official
According to journalist Barak Ravid (Axios), a senior White House official said that President Donald Trump "wants to end the war" and that he intends to convey this message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"We want a deal, not another war," the official said on condition of anonymity.
President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has remained in contact with Iranian officials since the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities this weekend, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. According to the network, Witkoff's efforts are hampered by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has become extremely difficult for Iranian officials to reach since his withdrawal to an undisclosed location.
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Trump thanks Qatar, downplays Iranian response
In a message published Monday evening on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump thanked "the Emir of Qatar for all his efforts towards peace in the region" following the Iranian attack on the US base at al-Udeid, near Doha. He said he was "pleased to report" that no Americans or Qataris were killed or injured.
Describing Tehran's response as "very weak," he said Iran had "officially responded to the destruction of its nuclear facilities." He said 14 missiles were fired, 13 of which were intercepted. The last was reportedly "let through" because "it posed no threat."
"I thank Iran for giving us advance warning," he added, saying the warning helped prevent any loss of life. "Perhaps Iran can now move forward on the path to peace and harmony in the region. I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same."
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar lifted the stay-at-home order issued earlier Monday evening following Iranian strikes targeting the U.S. base in al-Udeid, located on the outskirts of the capital Doha.
In a notice posted on its website, the embassy, which had previously urged U.S. citizens to stay indoors, said it would reopen on Tuesday.
Three Iranian navy personnel were killed in an Israeli strike on Bandar Abbas, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
Iranian state television broadcast live footage of a demonstration in central Tehran to celebrate missile strikes on the U.S. base in Qatar.
Protesters waved Islamic Republic flags and chanted "Death to America!" while others honked their car horns, according to Iranian television footage.
Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have announced they are reopening their airspace, Reuters reported.
Proof that Iran threatens the "entire world," says the Israeli army
The Iranian missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar is proof that Iran threatens "the entire world," Israeli military spokeswoman Effie Defrin said.
"This is further evidence of hostility and violence, and of the fact that Iran is a terrorist state that threatens not only Israel, but the entire Middle East, including its neighbors and the entire world," he said in a televised press conference.
'We have not attacked anyone, and we do not accept being attacked by anyone,' says Ayatollah Khamenei.
Ayatollah Khamenei issued the following statement on X, more than two hours after the Iranian strikes on a U.S. base in Qatar, themselves in response to the U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities two days earlier: "We have not attacked anyone, and we do not accept under any circumstances being attacked by anyone, and we will not submit to anyone's aggression; this is the logic of the Iranian people."
Satellite images of Al-Udeid Air Base, captured Monday morning by Planet Labs, showed that it was virtually devoid of aircraft shortly before the Iranian attack. In comparison, images taken in early June, before Israel launched strikes against Iran on June 13, showed the presence of several dozen aircraft stationed at the base, reports the New York Times.
Iraq warned of "widening confrontation."
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that the parliamentary committee approved a general plan to suspend cooperation with the IAEA.
No attack 'for now' against Ain al-Assad in Iraq
The Ain al-Assad military base in Iraq, which houses U.S. troops, has "so far" not been targeted by an attack, two security officials told AFP.
Located in the western Iraqi desert, in the province of al-Anbar, the Ain al-Assad airbase hosts the forces of an international anti-jihadist coalition, including Americans.
"Ain al-Assad has not been targeted so far," a military official told AFP, adding that no attacks had been reported at another site used by the international coalition near Baghdad airport. "Ain al-Assad is on alert," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The same applies to the base in Baghdad, he said.
"So far, there have been no attacks on the Ain al-Assad base. We are monitoring for any incidents," added a police officer in Anbar province.
Iran confirms hitting US base in Qatar with six missiles
Iran said six Iranian missiles hit the U.S. base in Qatar in retaliation for Sunday's U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran.
"Six missiles hit the US base in Al-Udeid in Qatar," the government news agency IRNA reported, citing a statement from the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological army of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Earlier, the Iranian National Security Council confirmed in a statement that it had "struck" the American base without indicating whether the operation had been successful.
The number of missiles used "was the same as the number of bombs the United States had used to attack Iranian nuclear facilities," the Security Council said.
The United Arab Emirates airline, Air Arabia, announced that some flights may be disrupted "due to the escalating situation and airspace closures" in the region.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Iran would continue its retaliation in response to the U.S. strikes. He said Tehran was ready to enter into diplomatic negotiations, provided that Israeli and U.S. attacks first ceased.
Oman Air temporarily suspends flights to and from Manama, Dubai and Kuwait
Oman Air announced the temporary suspension of its flights to and from Manama (Bahrain), Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Kuwait, citing recent regional developments.
President Joseph Aoun condemns the attack on Qatar
President Joseph Aoun strongly condemned the attack on Qatar, calling it a "violation of the sovereignty of a sister state" and a "step likely to increase tensions in the region and broaden the scope of military confrontations."
In a statement, the president warned of "the negative consequences of this act on ongoing efforts to halt the escalation and resume dialogue." He stressed that "only the resumption of negotiations will make it possible to find appropriate solutions to restore peace and stability in the region."
President Aoun also said that "Qatar, which has always played a positive role in resolving conflicts in the region in recent years and continues to do so, receives from Lebanon, through its president and people, all the solidarity and support necessary to preserve its sovereignty, the integrity of its territory and the security of its brotherly people."
The Trump administration expected a response from Iran after the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites this weekend, and President Donald Trump did not want increased military engagement in the region, a senior White House official told CNN.
However, the president is prepared to increase U.S. military engagement if necessary, the official added. The network said Trump was scheduled to meet with national security officials on Monday afternoon, and his position may change.
Macron: 'The spiral of chaos must end'
"I express France's solidarity with Qatar, which has been hit by Iran on its soil," wrote French President Emmanuel Macron on X. "I am in close contact with the country's authorities and our partners in the region."
"I call on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, de-escalate, and return to the negotiating table," he added. "The spiral of chaos must end."
The Qatari Interior Ministry said the situation in the country was "stable" and "there is no cause for concern." In a statement posted on social media, the ministry also warned residents against disseminating information "not issued by official sources."
France warned of a "risk of widespread conflagration" following the Iranian attack.
The UAE condemned the Iranian attack on Qatar in the "strongest possible terms."
A U.S. military official told Reuters that no Iranian attack had been detected on any U.S. military base other than the one in Qatar. Military sources had told Reuters that air defense systems had been activated at the U.S. base at Ain al-Asad in Iraq.
Saudi Arabia condemned "in the strongest terms" the Iranian attack on Qatar, calling it a "flagrant violation of international law," Saudi state television reported.
Nawaf Salam condemns Iranian strikes on 'brother state of Qatar'
"I condemn in the strongest terms the aggression against the brotherly state of Qatar, and I affirm Lebanon's full solidarity with its government and people," he wrote on X. "I pray to God to protect it and its people from all harm."
Oil prices fall more than 5 percent after Iranian attack
Oil prices plummeted following news of an Iranian missile attack on the U.S. base at Al-Udeid in Qatar.
At around 5:45 p.m. GMT, a barrel of U.S. WTI crude oil fell 5.25 percent to $69.96, while a barrel of North Sea Brent crude, the global benchmark, fell 5.23 percent to $72.98.
Flights are landing and taking off again in the UAE, reports Flightradar's X account, which stated that more than 10 flights were forced to divert during the airspace closure.
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed that Iran fired several short- and medium-range missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
"At this point, there have been no reported U.S. casualties," the Pentagon said in a statement. "We are monitoring the situation closely."
No Americans injured in Iranian attack, officials say
No U.S. injuries were reported in the Iranian strike on Al Udeid airbase in Qatar, two US officials told Reuters.
According to these officials, Iran fired short- and medium-range missiles at the base.
US base in Qasrak, Syria, on high alert
The main active base in northeast Syria, which hosts U.S. troops, is on high alert and ready to face possible attacks by Iran or groups affiliated with Iran, a Syrian security source told Reuters.
This base, known as Qasrak, is one of two bases located in Hassakeh province where American forces are deployed.
Kuwait and Iraq closed their airspace after the attacks, state media reported, joining Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Bahrain "temporarily" suspends air traffic following the Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Qatar.
According to the Beirut airport departures board, most flights scheduled between tonight and 6 a.m. tomorrow have been canceled.
Several explosions were heard in Tehran, reported AFP.
Nawaf Salam's plane forced to change route
The flight carrying Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to Qatar was diverted to Bahrain due to Iranian strikes that occurred at the same time, a source close to the Grand Serail confirmed to L'Orient Today.
Three Iranian officials familiar with the matter said Iran coordinated the strikes against the US airbase in Qatar with Qatari authorities, giving them advance notice to limit casualties, The New York Times reported.
The officials explained that Iran wanted to symbolically retaliate against the United States while conducting the operation in a way that gave all parties an escape route. They compared this strategy to that of 2020, when Iran warned Iraq before launching ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Iraq in retaliation for the assassination of one of its top general.
Iran's top security body said the missile strikes did not pose a threat to "friendly and brotherly" Qatar, Reuters reported.
Qatar reserves the right to retaliate after Iranian attack
Qatar said it reserves the right to respond directly and in accordance with international law after Iran targeted the U.S. military base at Al Udeid in Doha in retaliation for a U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The Iranian Armed Forces said in a statement that it "targeted the Al Udeid base in Qatar with destructive and powerful missiles."
U.S. President Donald Trump is currently in the Situation Room with the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, CNBC quoted an administration official as saying, Reuters reported.
Israeli strike on Evin prison 'has nothing to do with stated objectives,' Macron denounces
French President Emmanuel Macron said the Israeli strike on Evin Prison in Tehran had "nothing to do" with the "stated objectives" of destroying Iran's nuclear program and had "endangered" civilians, including two French "hostages."
"I believe it has nothing to do with the officially stated objectives, it does not reduce Iran's nuclear program in any way, and it has endangered the lives of Iranian and foreign civilians," he said at a press conference in Oslo.
A UAE government spokesperson said the country was closely monitoring regional developments and continuing to assess the situation, Reuters reported.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry urged its citizens and residents to use main roads only when necessary, due to recent developments and the security situation in the region, Reuters reported.
A senior White House official confirmed that U.S. officials were aware of a possible Iranian attack on the U.S. base at Al-Udeid in Qatar, the New York Times reported. "The White House and the Defense Department are aware of this potential threat and are monitoring it closely," they said.
Al-Udeid Air Base, the main U.S. military site in Qatar and the forward headquarters of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), is heavily protected by an array of air defense systems, which have been on high alert in recent days in anticipation of an Iranian retaliatory attack. It is home to approximately 10,000 military and civilian personnel, according to the U.S. daily.
Iran's Tasnim news agency announced that the missile operation dubbed "Victory Announcement" was launched against U.S. bases in Iraq and Qatar, Reuters reported.
The air defense system was activated at the U.S. base at Ain al-Asad in Iraq, Reuters reported.
Iran reportedly fired six missiles toward US bases in Qatar
Iran launched six missiles toward U.S. bases in Qatar, Axios reported, citing an Israeli official.
Iran reportedly fired a missile at a US base in Iraq
Iran fired a missile toward a U.S. base in Iraq, an Israeli official told Haaretz.
Explosions were heard in Doha, capital of Qatar, AFP journalists reported.
France denounces Israeli strike on Evin prison, where two French nationals are being held
The French Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli strike targeting Evin Prison in Tehran, where two French nationals, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, are being held. According to minister Jean-Noël Barrot, they were "not affected" by the damage caused.
This strike "endangered our citizens," who have been "hostages for three years."
"This is unacceptable," Barrot posted on X.
"I have asked my Iranian counterpart for news and their immediate release," he added, demanding "consular access as quickly as possible."
"All strikes must cease to allow room for negotiation and diplomacy," the minister stated.
Armed forces chief promises 'firm action' after US strikes
Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi pledged "firm action" by his country in response to U.S. attacks on key nuclear sites.
"This crime and desecration will not go unanswered," Mousavi warned in a statement broadcast on state television, adding: "We will take firm action against this American mistake."
Israel calls on Tehran residents to 'move away' from military bases
The Israeli army called on Tehran residents to "move away" from military and security infrastructure, in a Persian-language message on X.
"Dear residents of Tehran, in the coming days, the Israeli army will continue its attacks on military targets in the Tehran region," the message warned. "For your personal safety, we ask you to stay away from weapons factories, military bases, and security institutions linked to the regime."
Explosions heard near the city of Ahvaz, Iran
Explosions were heard Monday near the Iranian city of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran, Fars news agency reported. The blasts were heard on the western outskirts of the city, the capital of Khuzestan province, which borders Iraq, the same source said.
Qatar announces suspension of air traffic as 'precautionary measure'
Qatar, home to the largest U.S. base in the Middle East, announced it was shutting down its air traffic after Iran threatened to retaliate against U.S. bombings of its nuclear facilities.
"The competent authorities announce the temporary suspension of traffic in the country's airspace, as part of a set of precautionary measures taken based on developments in the region," the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
“No reason to criticize” U.S. strikes in Iran, says Chancellor Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his strong support for the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites, saying that “leaving things as they are was not an option.”
"There is still no reason to criticize what the U.S. did last weekend. Yes, it is not without risk, but leaving things as they are was not an option either,“ the chancellor said at a conference in Berlin. He also reaffirmed his support for Israel's military offensive against Iran after saying last week that Israel was ”doing the dirty work for all of us."
Trump “still interested” in diplomatic solution with Iran, according to White House
Donald Trump is “still interested” in the diplomatic option with Iran, said the White House spokeswoman, after the U.S. president mentioned “regime change” in Tehran on Sunday.
“If the Iranian regime refuses to engage in a diplomatic and peaceful solution, which the president is still interested in, why doesn't the Iranian people remove this incredibly violent regime that has been repressing them for decades?” asked Karoline Leavitt, White House spokesperson, on Fox News.
Likud minister says Israel must continue Iran strikes until revolution
Israel must continue its strikes in Iran until Iranians overthrow the country's regime, Science and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party said in a video posted on X.
"As long as the Nazi ayatollah regime sits in Tehran, it has the potential to rebuild its destructive capabilities," she said.
"Therefore, we must continue the campaign until the conditions are created for revolution and the removal of the ayatollah regime."
Gamliel signed the video with the statement "Next year in Tehran."
White House: U.S. confident that Iran's nuclear sites were 'completely and totally obliterated'
The Iranians "no longer have the capability" to build a nuclear weapon, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on ABC.
"We are confident, yes, that Iran's nuclear sites were completely and totally obliterated," Leavitt said.
"We have a high degree of confidence that where those strikes took place is where Iran's enriched uranium was stored."
Electricity has been restored in northern Tehran after outages caused by Israeli strikes on a power supply site, according to media reports.
“The outages have been completely resolved in northern Tehran,” the Tasnim news agency reported, citing a statement from the Tehran Regional Electricity Company.
Suspected Iranian spy arrested in Haifa
Israeli police and the Shin Bet announced the arrest last month of a Haifa resident suspected of spying for Iran. The suspect, 28-year-old Dimitri Cohen, is accused of monitoring Israeli citizens, photographing their surroundings, and transmitting the images to his Iranian contact, according to Haaretz.
Cohen allegedly used a dedicated phone to communicate with his contact and received about $500 in cryptocurrency per mission, accumulating several thousand dollars in total.
Prosecutors are expected to file formal charges in the coming days. A security official described it as “the latest case in a series of attempts to recruit Israeli citizens to carry out missions that threaten national security.”
Israel reportedly seeks end to war with Iran
Israel wants to end the war with Iran soon, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing Israeli and Arab sources.
Israel expects to get through its list of military targets in Iran in the coming days, which will create an opening to wrap up the fighting, Israeli officials said. Still, the situation remains dynamic and a lot will depend on Iran’s response.
Oman and UAE condemn U.S. strikes
The sultan of Oman and the president of the United Arab Emirates condemned the American strike on Iran during a phone call, Oman’s Foreign Ministry said.
French National Assembly to hold debate on Iran-Israel war
As requested by President Emmanuel Macron, the French government will hold a debate on the Iran-Israel war in the National Assembly on Wednesday evening, AFP reported, citing the prime minister’s office.
Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to deliver a statement, followed by debate among political groups in accordance with Article 50-1 of the French Constitution. The article allows the government, on its own initiative or at the request of a parliamentary group, to make a declaration on a specific issue that may lead to a debate — but not necessarily a vote. If a vote is held, it does not commit the government’s responsibility.
The debate had been requested by the left-wing opposition.
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar advised its citizens to remain confined to their homes until further notice, according to Reuters.
The Israeli army announced that it struck the Fordow uranium enrichment site, which was hit by the United States over the weekend, “to block access to it,” Reuters reports.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamad Shia al-Soudani, whose countries are major oil producers, have “expressed concern” about the “risks to energy markets” linked to the war between Iran and Israel.
During a telephone conversation, the two leaders also stressed “the importance of continuing active cooperation” within OPEC+, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, the Kremlin said in a statement.
“We will continue to act to defend the home front and defeat the enemy until all war objectives are achieved,” said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Iran's judiciary Mizan news outlet confirmed the Israeli attack on Evin prison, adding that parts were damaged but the situation is "under control," as cited by Reuters.
Air France flights to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been suspended until at least Monday due to the conflict in the Middle East, the airline has announced.
“Due to the current situation, the airline has decided to cancel its flights to and from Dubai as well as its flights to and from Riyadh,” a spokesperson told AFP. The suspension, which came into effect on Sunday, will last until at least Monday, according to the same source. It affects one daily flight from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle to the Emirati megacity and the Saudi capital, respectively.
“Customers whose flights have been canceled have been informed. They can change their travel plans at no cost or request a credit note or a full refund if they no longer wish to travel,” Air France said.
Iran's Shahid Beheshti University Public Relations office said no attack took place on university soil, denying earlier reports, according to Mehr News.
Iran: IAEA demands access to highly enriched uranium stockpile
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) demanded access to Iranian nuclear sites to determine the damage to the stockpile of uranium, which was already enriched to a level close to the threshold for designing an atomic bomb.
“We must allow inspectors to return to the site and take stock of the uranium stocks, especially the 400 kg enriched to 60 percent,” Rafael Grossi said at the opening of an emergency meeting at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
According to information from Israeli army radio, the Israeli air force struck the entrances to Evin prison, where opponents of the regime are incarcerated. The radio station emphasizes that this operation aimed to free political prisoners and opponents of the Islamic regime. The media outlet added a video showing the bombing of an armored door of the prison.
Israeli strikes hit the headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards in Tehran, according to the Israeli army.
Iran's student news network reported Israeli strikes on Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, according to Reuters.
An official from the province of Qom, Iran, said that Israel targeted the Fordow nuclear site, according to Reuters, citing the Tasnim news agency. The site is located 200 kilometers south of Tehran and is Iran's second uranium enrichment center after Natanz.
Israeli strikes hit Tehran
The Israeli military said its air force is striking military targets in Tehran, according to Haaretz.
A power outage was reported in northern Tehran following the Israeli strikes, Reuters said, citing Iran’s ILNA news agency.
Meanwhile, the Iranian Red Crescent reported Israeli strikes near one of its buildings in Tehran, according to AFP.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards shift tactics
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they changed tactics in Monday's attack on Israel, targeting sites from north to south — including Tel Aviv and Haifa — with drones and missiles, according to Mehr News.
The Israeli army estimated that Iran fired 10 missiles during Monday morning's salvo, Haaretz reported.
IAEA chief: Iran vows to take “special measures”
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said Iran informed him in a letter dated June 13 that it would take "special measures" to protect its nuclear equipment and materials.
Qom official says Fordow nuclear site targeted
An official in Iran’s Qom province said Israel targeted the Fordow nuclear site, according to Reuters, citing the Tasnim news agency. The site, located 200 kilometers south of Tehran, is Iran’s second uranium enrichment facility after Natanz.
According to an Iranian report, Tehran claims to have “changed tactics” during today's attack, Reuters reports.
Iran fired 10 missiles toward Israel during Monday morning's barrage, according to estimates by the Israeli army reported by Haaretz.
Fars News reported that the Iranian city of Karaj, located west of Tehran, has been targeted by Israeli missiles.
Iran accuses U.S. of "betraying diplomacy"
Iran accused the United States of "betraying diplomacy" following joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on its territory, AFP reported.
“We will not forget that Iran was in the middle of diplomatic talks with a country that is now at war with us,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei. “Two days before negotiations were set to begin with the U.S. on June 15, we were attacked. This is a betrayal of diplomacy.”
Power disruptions in southern Israel
Israeli media, citing an Israeli electric company, reported power supply disruptions in southern Israel following damage near a strategic infrastructure site, Reuters said.
Reuters, citing Nournews, reported that several powerful explosions were heard in the Iranian capital.
Sirens wail across Israel
Sirens sounded for more than 30 minutes in multiple areas across Israel, shortly after a military warning about incoming missile salvos from Iran.
Over half an hour later, the Israeli military announced that the public could leave shelters. Emergency services reported no injuries at the time.
Khamenei urges Russia to step up support after U.S. strikes
A senior source told Reuters that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to deliver a letter from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin, requesting increased support.
Iranian sources cited by Reuters said Tehran is dissatisfied with the current level of backing from Moscow and hopes Putin will strengthen Russia’s support against Israel and the United States. The sources did not specify what kind of assistance Iran is seeking
According to Haaretz, the Israeli army announced that its air force is striking military targets in Tehran.
Powerful explosions heard in northern Tehran, according to AFP journalists.
Israeli media reports that an Iranian missile struck the Lashish region, south of Jerusalem, according to Reuters.
Beijing warns of “spillover” risk in Iran-Israel war
China has issued a warning over the risk of a “spillover” from the war between Iran and Israel.
Beijing urged all parties involved in the conflict to “prevent escalation,” to “firmly avoid the spread of the war,” and to “return to the path of a political resolution,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said during a routine press briefing.
China warns Iran-Israel war could affect global economy
China said the international community must do more to prevent the Iran-Israel conflict from impacting the global economy, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Persian Gulf and surrounding waters to international trade.
“China calls on the international community to intensify efforts to promote de-escalation and prevent regional instability from further affecting global economic development,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
Explosions heard over Jerusalem, AFP journalist reports
The Israeli army reported that sirens sounded in several parts of the country as missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.
“A short while ago, sirens sounded in several regions of Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” the army said in a statement.
AFP journalists in Jerusalem and central Israel received emergency alerts on their phones warning of incoming missiles.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow today, Interfax reported, citing Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov, according to Reuters. For his part, Araghchi, who arrived in Moscow yesterday, said that “Russia and Iran are currently coordinating their positions in response to the ongoing escalation,” according to the Russian news agency TASS.
Iran calls on the UN to strongly condemn US strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for “immediate and strong condemnation of U.S. strikes against Iran” in a letter to the U.N. Secretary-General, according to Reuters. The Iranian foreign minister also said that “inaction would only exacerbate the crisis and further deteriorate global security.”
Sirens sound in Israel as Iranian missiles approach, their army announced.
The shipping group CMA CGM has stated that its operations and supply chains “remain unchanged” despite tensions in the Middle East, adding that its maritime activities “are continuing as normal in the Middle East region,” according to Reuters.
North Korea has condemned the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites, which it says violate the U.N. Charter, state media reported.
“The Democratic People's Republic of Korea strongly denounces the attack on Iran by the United States, which has seriously violated the United Nations Charter concerning sovereignty,” a North Korean diplomatic spokesman said, according to the state-run KCNA news agency.
Recent hostile action by the United States expanded the scope of legitimate targets for Iran's armed forces, a spokesperson for its Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a video shared on Monday.
Ebrahim Zolfaqari said the U.S. should expect heavy consequences for its actions.
"Mr. Trump, the gambler, you may start this war, but we will be the ones to end it," Zolfaqari said in English at the end of his recorded statement.
Israeli drone strike on ambulance in central Iran kills three
At least three people were killed Sunday night in central Iran when an Israeli drone strike hit an ambulance, according to the ISNA news agency, citing a local governor in Isfahan province. “The ambulance was en route to transfer a patient when it was severely damaged by a drone strike,” the report said.
Strikes on military sites in western Iran
On the ground, the Israeli army said Sunday evening it had struck missile sites and other military infrastructure in western Iran.
“As part of the strikes, the Israeli Air Force hit storage and launch infrastructure intended to harm the State of Israel,” as well as radar and military satellite installations, the army said in a statement.
On Monday morning, it announced additional strikes on military infrastructure in Kermanshah, also in western Iran.
U.N. warns against cycle of retaliation
Speaking before an emergency U.N. Security Council session on Sunday, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of a “deadly cycle of retaliation.”
That same evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was now “very close” to achieving its war goals against Iran, thanks to the American strikes — while leaving open the possibility of further military action.
Hormuz Strait threat
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran against attempting to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route that handles one-fifth of the world's supply.
“If they do it, it would be a terrible mistake. It's economic suicide, and we have ways to respond,” Rubio said on Fox News.
He also urged China to intervene diplomatically: “I encourage the Chinese government to call them out on this, because China depends heavily on oil that passes through the Strait.”
U.S. strike damage unclear
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed the U.S. had “devastated Iran’s nuclear program,” though Iranian Supreme Leader adviser Ali Shamkhani insisted on X that the country still possesses enriched uranium stockpiles.
The IAEA Director General announced an emergency meeting Monday, saying it's too early to assess the full extent of the damage.
At Fordow, a fortified uranium enrichment plant buried under a mountain south of Tehran, satellite analysis by Planet Labs suggested ground deformation and a change in the mountain's color since Thursday, June 19.
Background on U.S. strikes
To recap, President Trump called on Tehran to end the conflict following the surprise overnight attack from Saturday to Sunday, carried out by B-2 strategic bombers. The strikes targeted the underground uranium enrichment site at Fordow, and facilities in Isfahan and Natanz, where damage assessments are still ongoing.
“Monumental damage” and regime change hints
In recent hours, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the strikes inflicted “monumental damage on all nuclear sites in Iran, as shown in satellite images.”
He wrote on Truth Social: “Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!”
He also hinted at regime change in Tehran, despite earlier statements by officials that this was not the goal of U.S. intervention.
“It’s not politically correct to use the term, 'Regime Change,' but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
U.S. involvement risks wider war
The U.S. intervention has sparked fears of an expanding conflict, particularly after a top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the U.S. “no longer has a place in the Middle East” and must prepare for “irreparable consequences.”
Ali Akbar Velayati, quoted by state agency IRNA, warned that American bases used to launch attacks on Iranian nuclear sites would be considered “legitimate targets.”
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A senior Iranian official confirmed to Reuters that Tehran had accepted the cease-fire proposed by the United States and brokered by Qatar with Israel.
Trump reportedly mobilized Qatar to convince Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance discussed a cease-fire proposal between Israel and Iran with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani following the Iranian attacks on the U.S. base in Qatar, an official told Reuters.
According to this source, Trump informed the emir that Israel had agreed to the cease-fire and asked for Qatar's help in convincing Iran to join. Qatari Prime Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is said to have secured Tehran's agreement, the same official said.
Iran vows to make US 'regret' any new attack
The Revolutionary Guards, the ideological army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, vowed to make the United States "regret" any new attack on Iranian territory, following retaliatory strikes against a U.S. base in Qatar.
"We warn the stupid American president, Donald Trump, that if he commits another attack ... he will receive more crushing responses that he will regret," said the head of the IRGC, Mohammad Pakpour, as quoted by state television.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Iran was no longer capable of building a nuclear weapon after U.S. strikes destroyed its infrastructure.
" Iran was very close to having a nuclear weapon," Vance said in an interview on Fox News.
"Now Iran is unable to build a nuclear weapon with the equipment it has because we have destroyed it," he added.
The Israeli army issued a new evacuation order for residents of two areas in Tehran.
Following Donald Trump's announcement, the New York Times reported that it had attempted to verify the information with both Iranian and Israeli parties. An Israeli military spokesperson declined to comment on Trump's cease-fire statement, the newspaper added.
A few minutes before the American president's announcement, CNN reported that a senior Iranian official stated, "Iran has not received any cease-fire proposal and sees no reason for it. At this very moment, the enemy is committing aggression against Iran, and Iran is about to intensify its retaliatory strikes, without paying attention to the lies of its enemies."
US President Donald Trump announces ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel
US President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel had agreed to a staggered ceasefire beginning at approximately 04:00 GMT on Tuesday, which he said would mark the “official end” to the 12-day conflict.
“It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE,” Trump wrote Monday on his Truth Social platform.
Trump announces deal between Israel and Iran, declares end of '12-day war'
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a cease-fire has been reached between Israel and Iran. In a statement posted on Truth Social, he said the truce will take effect "in approximately six hours," once the "final missions underway" are completed.
This cease-fire, described as "complete and total," will take place in two stages. Iran will take the initiative, followed by Israel 12 hours later. "At the end of the 24th hour, an official end to the 12-day War will be hailed by the entire world," he added.
"This is a war that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn't, and never will!" Trump stated, adding: "God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD!"
At least two powerful explosions were heard in the early hours of Tuesday in Tehran by an AFP journalist, following an evacuation order issued by the Israeli army for an area in the center of the Iranian capital.
The explosions occurred around 1:25 a.m. The blasts hit the north and east of the capital, according to local news agencies Fars and Mehr.
Iran issued an evacuation warning for residents of Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, the semi-official Mehr News agency reported.
The Israeli army is calling on the population to evacuate an area in central Tehran.
Qatar reopens its airspace after a brief suspension, the Civil Aviation Authority announced.
Iran "ready to respond again" in the event of a new American attack, its foreign minister said.
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres condemned Iran's attack on Qatar, his spokesperson said.
"Congratulations to the world, it's time for peace!" U.S. President Donald Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
Washington wants to end the war, says a senior US official
According to journalist Barak Ravid (Axios), a senior White House official said that President Donald Trump "wants to end the war" and that he intends to convey this message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"We want a deal, not another war," the official said on condition of anonymity.
President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has remained in contact with Iranian officials since the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities this weekend, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. According to the network, Witkoff's efforts are hampered by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has become extremely difficult for Iranian officials to reach since his withdrawal to an undisclosed location.
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Trump thanks Qatar, downplays Iranian response
In a message published Monday evening on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump thanked "the Emir of Qatar for all his efforts towards peace in the region" following the Iranian attack on the US base at al-Udeid, near Doha. He said he was "pleased to report" that no Americans or Qataris were killed or injured.
Describing Tehran's response as "very weak," he said Iran had "officially responded to the destruction of its nuclear facilities." He said 14 missiles were fired, 13 of which were intercepted. The last was reportedly "let through" because "it posed no threat."
"I thank Iran for giving us advance warning," he added, saying the warning helped prevent any loss of life. "Perhaps Iran can now move forward on the path to peace and harmony in the region. I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same."
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar lifted the stay-at-home order issued earlier Monday evening following Iranian strikes targeting the U.S. base in al-Udeid, located on the outskirts of the capital Doha.
In a notice posted on its website, the embassy, which had previously urged U.S. citizens to stay indoors, said it would reopen on Tuesday.
Three Iranian navy personnel were killed in an Israeli strike on Bandar Abbas, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
Iranian state television broadcast live footage of a demonstration in central Tehran to celebrate missile strikes on the U.S. base in Qatar.
Protesters waved Islamic Republic flags and chanted "Death to America!" while others honked their car horns, according to Iranian television footage.
Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have announced they are reopening their airspace, Reuters reported.
Proof that Iran threatens the "entire world," says the Israeli army
The Iranian missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar is proof that Iran threatens "the entire world," Israeli military spokeswoman Effie Defrin said.
"This is further evidence of hostility and violence, and of the fact that Iran is a terrorist state that threatens not only Israel, but the entire Middle East, including its neighbors and the entire world," he said in a televised press conference.
'We have not attacked anyone, and we do not accept being attacked by anyone,' says Ayatollah Khamenei.
Ayatollah Khamenei issued the following statement on X, more than two hours after the Iranian strikes on a U.S. base in Qatar, themselves in response to the U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities two days earlier: "We have not attacked anyone, and we do not accept under any circumstances being attacked by anyone, and we will not submit to anyone's aggression; this is the logic of the Iranian people."
Satellite images of Al-Udeid Air Base, captured Monday morning by Planet Labs, showed that it was virtually devoid of aircraft shortly before the Iranian attack. In comparison, images taken in early June, before Israel launched strikes against Iran on June 13, showed the presence of several dozen aircraft stationed at the base, reports the New York Times.
Iraq warned of "widening confrontation."
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that the parliamentary committee approved a general plan to suspend cooperation with the IAEA.
No attack 'for now' against Ain al-Assad in Iraq
The Ain al-Assad military base in Iraq, which houses U.S. troops, has "so far" not been targeted by an attack, two security officials told AFP.
Located in the western Iraqi desert, in the province of al-Anbar, the Ain al-Assad airbase hosts the forces of an international anti-jihadist coalition, including Americans.
"Ain al-Assad has not been targeted so far," a military official told AFP, adding that no attacks had been reported at another site used by the international coalition near Baghdad airport. "Ain al-Assad is on alert," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The same applies to the base in Baghdad, he said.
"So far, there have been no attacks on the Ain al-Assad base. We are monitoring for any incidents," added a police officer in Anbar province.
Iran confirms hitting US base in Qatar with six missiles
Iran said six Iranian missiles hit the U.S. base in Qatar in retaliation for Sunday's U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran.
"Six missiles hit the US base in Al-Udeid in Qatar," the government news agency IRNA reported, citing a statement from the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological army of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Earlier, the Iranian National Security Council confirmed in a statement that it had "struck" the American base without indicating whether the operation had been successful.
The number of missiles used "was the same as the number of bombs the United States had used to attack Iranian nuclear facilities," the Security Council said.
The United Arab Emirates airline, Air Arabia, announced that some flights may be disrupted "due to the escalating situation and airspace closures" in the region.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Iran would continue its retaliation in response to the U.S. strikes. He said Tehran was ready to enter into diplomatic negotiations, provided that Israeli and U.S. attacks first ceased.
Oman Air temporarily suspends flights to and from Manama, Dubai and Kuwait
Oman Air announced the temporary suspension of its flights to and from Manama (Bahrain), Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Kuwait, citing recent regional developments.
President Joseph Aoun condemns the attack on Qatar
President Joseph Aoun strongly condemned the attack on Qatar, calling it a "violation of the sovereignty of a sister state" and a "step likely to increase tensions in the region and broaden the scope of military confrontations."
In a statement, the president warned of "the negative consequences of this act on ongoing efforts to halt the escalation and resume dialogue." He stressed that "only the resumption of negotiations will make it possible to find appropriate solutions to restore peace and stability in the region."
President Aoun also said that "Qatar, which has always played a positive role in resolving conflicts in the region in recent years and continues to do so, receives from Lebanon, through its president and people, all the solidarity and support necessary to preserve its sovereignty, the integrity of its territory and the security of its brotherly people."
The Trump administration expected a response from Iran after the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites this weekend, and President Donald Trump did not want increased military engagement in the region, a senior White House official told CNN.
However, the president is prepared to increase U.S. military engagement if necessary, the official added. The network said Trump was scheduled to meet with national security officials on Monday afternoon, and his position may change.
Macron: 'The spiral of chaos must end'
"I express France's solidarity with Qatar, which has been hit by Iran on its soil," wrote French President Emmanuel Macron on X. "I am in close contact with the country's authorities and our partners in the region."
"I call on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, de-escalate, and return to the negotiating table," he added. "The spiral of chaos must end."
The Qatari Interior Ministry said the situation in the country was "stable" and "there is no cause for concern." In a statement posted on social media, the ministry also warned residents against disseminating information "not issued by official sources."
France warned of a "risk of widespread conflagration" following the Iranian attack.
The UAE condemned the Iranian attack on Qatar in the "strongest possible terms."
A U.S. military official told Reuters that no Iranian attack had been detected on any U.S. military base other than the one in Qatar. Military sources had told Reuters that air defense systems had been activated at the U.S. base at Ain al-Asad in Iraq.
Saudi Arabia condemned "in the strongest terms" the Iranian attack on Qatar, calling it a "flagrant violation of international law," Saudi state television reported.
Nawaf Salam condemns Iranian strikes on 'brother state of Qatar'
"I condemn in the strongest terms the aggression against the brotherly state of Qatar, and I affirm Lebanon's full solidarity with its government and people," he wrote on X. "I pray to God to protect it and its people from all harm."
Oil prices fall more than 5 percent after Iranian attack
Oil prices plummeted following news of an Iranian missile attack on the U.S. base at Al-Udeid in Qatar.
At around 5:45 p.m. GMT, a barrel of U.S. WTI crude oil fell 5.25 percent to $69.96, while a barrel of North Sea Brent crude, the global benchmark, fell 5.23 percent to $72.98.
Flights are landing and taking off again in the UAE, reports Flightradar's X account, which stated that more than 10 flights were forced to divert during the airspace closure.
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed that Iran fired several short- and medium-range missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
"At this point, there have been no reported U.S. casualties," the Pentagon said in a statement. "We are monitoring the situation closely."
No Americans injured in Iranian attack, officials say
No U.S. injuries were reported in the Iranian strike on Al Udeid airbase in Qatar, two US officials told Reuters.
According to these officials, Iran fired short- and medium-range missiles at the base.
US base in Qasrak, Syria, on high alert
The main active base in northeast Syria, which hosts U.S. troops, is on high alert and ready to face possible attacks by Iran or groups affiliated with Iran, a Syrian security source told Reuters.
This base, known as Qasrak, is one of two bases located in Hassakeh province where American forces are deployed.
Kuwait and Iraq closed their airspace after the attacks, state media reported, joining Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Bahrain "temporarily" suspends air traffic following the Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Qatar.
According to the Beirut airport departures board, most flights scheduled between tonight and 6 a.m. tomorrow have been canceled.
Several explosions were heard in Tehran, reported AFP.
Nawaf Salam's plane forced to change route
The flight carrying Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to Qatar was diverted to Bahrain due to Iranian strikes that occurred at the same time, a source close to the Grand Serail confirmed to L'Orient Today.
Three Iranian officials familiar with the matter said Iran coordinated the strikes against the US airbase in Qatar with Qatari authorities, giving them advance notice to limit casualties, The New York Times reported.
The officials explained that Iran wanted to symbolically retaliate against the United States while conducting the operation in a way that gave all parties an escape route. They compared this strategy to that of 2020, when Iran warned Iraq before launching ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Iraq in retaliation for the assassination of one of its top general.
Iran's top security body said the missile strikes did not pose a threat to "friendly and brotherly" Qatar, Reuters reported.
Qatar reserves the right to retaliate after Iranian attack
Qatar said it reserves the right to respond directly and in accordance with international law after Iran targeted the U.S. military base at Al Udeid in Doha in retaliation for a U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The Iranian Armed Forces said in a statement that it "targeted the Al Udeid base in Qatar with destructive and powerful missiles."
U.S. President Donald Trump is currently in the Situation Room with the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, CNBC quoted an administration official as saying, Reuters reported.
Israeli strike on Evin prison 'has nothing to do with stated objectives,' Macron denounces
French President Emmanuel Macron said the Israeli strike on Evin Prison in Tehran had "nothing to do" with the "stated objectives" of destroying Iran's nuclear program and had "endangered" civilians, including two French "hostages."
"I believe it has nothing to do with the officially stated objectives, it does not reduce Iran's nuclear program in any way, and it has endangered the lives of Iranian and foreign civilians," he said at a press conference in Oslo.
A UAE government spokesperson said the country was closely monitoring regional developments and continuing to assess the situation, Reuters reported.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry urged its citizens and residents to use main roads only when necessary, due to recent developments and the security situation in the region, Reuters reported.
A senior White House official confirmed that U.S. officials were aware of a possible Iranian attack on the U.S. base at Al-Udeid in Qatar, the New York Times reported. "The White House and the Defense Department are aware of this potential threat and are monitoring it closely," they said.
Al-Udeid Air Base, the main U.S. military site in Qatar and the forward headquarters of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), is heavily protected by an array of air defense systems, which have been on high alert in recent days in anticipation of an Iranian retaliatory attack. It is home to approximately 10,000 military and civilian personnel, according to the U.S. daily.
Iran's Tasnim news agency announced that the missile operation dubbed "Victory Announcement" was launched against U.S. bases in Iraq and Qatar, Reuters reported.
The air defense system was activated at the U.S. base at Ain al-Asad in Iraq, Reuters reported.
Iran reportedly fired six missiles toward US bases in Qatar
Iran launched six missiles toward U.S. bases in Qatar, Axios reported, citing an Israeli official.
Iran reportedly fired a missile at a US base in Iraq
Iran fired a missile toward a U.S. base in Iraq, an Israeli official told Haaretz.
Explosions were heard in Doha, capital of Qatar, AFP journalists reported.
France denounces Israeli strike on Evin prison, where two French nationals are being held
The French Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli strike targeting Evin Prison in Tehran, where two French nationals, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, are being held. According to minister Jean-Noël Barrot, they were "not affected" by the damage caused.
This strike "endangered our citizens," who have been "hostages for three years."
"This is unacceptable," Barrot posted on X.
"I have asked my Iranian counterpart for news and their immediate release," he added, demanding "consular access as quickly as possible."
"All strikes must cease to allow room for negotiation and diplomacy," the minister stated.
Armed forces chief promises 'firm action' after US strikes
Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi pledged "firm action" by his country in response to U.S. attacks on key nuclear sites.
"This crime and desecration will not go unanswered," Mousavi warned in a statement broadcast on state television, adding: "We will take firm action against this American mistake."
Israel calls on Tehran residents to 'move away' from military bases
The Israeli army called on Tehran residents to "move away" from military and security infrastructure, in a Persian-language message on X.
"Dear residents of Tehran, in the coming days, the Israeli army will continue its attacks on military targets in the Tehran region," the message warned. "For your personal safety, we ask you to stay away from weapons factories, military bases, and security institutions linked to the regime."
Explosions heard near the city of Ahvaz, Iran
Explosions were heard Monday near the Iranian city of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran, Fars news agency reported. The blasts were heard on the western outskirts of the city, the capital of Khuzestan province, which borders Iraq, the same source said.
Qatar announces suspension of air traffic as 'precautionary measure'
Qatar, home to the largest U.S. base in the Middle East, announced it was shutting down its air traffic after Iran threatened to retaliate against U.S. bombings of its nuclear facilities.
"The competent authorities announce the temporary suspension of traffic in the country's airspace, as part of a set of precautionary measures taken based on developments in the region," the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
“No reason to criticize” U.S. strikes in Iran, says Chancellor Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his strong support for the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites, saying that “leaving things as they are was not an option.”
"There is still no reason to criticize what the U.S. did last weekend. Yes, it is not without risk, but leaving things as they are was not an option either,“ the chancellor said at a conference in Berlin. He also reaffirmed his support for Israel's military offensive against Iran after saying last week that Israel was ”doing the dirty work for all of us."
Trump “still interested” in diplomatic solution with Iran, according to White House
Donald Trump is “still interested” in the diplomatic option with Iran, said the White House spokeswoman, after the U.S. president mentioned “regime change” in Tehran on Sunday.
“If the Iranian regime refuses to engage in a diplomatic and peaceful solution, which the president is still interested in, why doesn't the Iranian people remove this incredibly violent regime that has been repressing them for decades?” asked Karoline Leavitt, White House spokesperson, on Fox News.
Likud minister says Israel must continue Iran strikes until revolution
Israel must continue its strikes in Iran until Iranians overthrow the country's regime, Science and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party said in a video posted on X.
"As long as the Nazi ayatollah regime sits in Tehran, it has the potential to rebuild its destructive capabilities," she said.
"Therefore, we must continue the campaign until the conditions are created for revolution and the removal of the ayatollah regime."
Gamliel signed the video with the statement "Next year in Tehran."
White House: U.S. confident that Iran's nuclear sites were 'completely and totally obliterated'
The Iranians "no longer have the capability" to build a nuclear weapon, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on ABC.
"We are confident, yes, that Iran's nuclear sites were completely and totally obliterated," Leavitt said.
"We have a high degree of confidence that where those strikes took place is where Iran's enriched uranium was stored."
Electricity has been restored in northern Tehran after outages caused by Israeli strikes on a power supply site, according to media reports.
“The outages have been completely resolved in northern Tehran,” the Tasnim news agency reported, citing a statement from the Tehran Regional Electricity Company.
Suspected Iranian spy arrested in Haifa
Israeli police and the Shin Bet announced the arrest last month of a Haifa resident suspected of spying for Iran. The suspect, 28-year-old Dimitri Cohen, is accused of monitoring Israeli citizens, photographing their surroundings, and transmitting the images to his Iranian contact, according to Haaretz.
Cohen allegedly used a dedicated phone to communicate with his contact and received about $500 in cryptocurrency per mission, accumulating several thousand dollars in total.
Prosecutors are expected to file formal charges in the coming days. A security official described it as “the latest case in a series of attempts to recruit Israeli citizens to carry out missions that threaten national security.”
Israel reportedly seeks end to war with Iran
Israel wants to end the war with Iran soon, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing Israeli and Arab sources.
Israel expects to get through its list of military targets in Iran in the coming days, which will create an opening to wrap up the fighting, Israeli officials said. Still, the situation remains dynamic and a lot will depend on Iran’s response.
Oman and UAE condemn U.S. strikes
The sultan of Oman and the president of the United Arab Emirates condemned the American strike on Iran during a phone call, Oman’s Foreign Ministry said.
French National Assembly to hold debate on Iran-Israel war
As requested by President Emmanuel Macron, the French government will hold a debate on the Iran-Israel war in the National Assembly on Wednesday evening, AFP reported, citing the prime minister’s office.
Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to deliver a statement, followed by debate among political groups in accordance with Article 50-1 of the French Constitution. The article allows the government, on its own initiative or at the request of a parliamentary group, to make a declaration on a specific issue that may lead to a debate — but not necessarily a vote. If a vote is held, it does not commit the government’s responsibility.
The debate had been requested by the left-wing opposition.
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar advised its citizens to remain confined to their homes until further notice, according to Reuters.
The Israeli army announced that it struck the Fordow uranium enrichment site, which was hit by the United States over the weekend, “to block access to it,” Reuters reports.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamad Shia al-Soudani, whose countries are major oil producers, have “expressed concern” about the “risks to energy markets” linked to the war between Iran and Israel.
During a telephone conversation, the two leaders also stressed “the importance of continuing active cooperation” within OPEC+, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, the Kremlin said in a statement.
“We will continue to act to defend the home front and defeat the enemy until all war objectives are achieved,” said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Iran's judiciary Mizan news outlet confirmed the Israeli attack on Evin prison, adding that parts were damaged but the situation is "under control," as cited by Reuters.
Air France flights to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been suspended until at least Monday due to the conflict in the Middle East, the airline has announced.
“Due to the current situation, the airline has decided to cancel its flights to and from Dubai as well as its flights to and from Riyadh,” a spokesperson told AFP. The suspension, which came into effect on Sunday, will last until at least Monday, according to the same source. It affects one daily flight from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle to the Emirati megacity and the Saudi capital, respectively.
“Customers whose flights have been canceled have been informed. They can change their travel plans at no cost or request a credit note or a full refund if they no longer wish to travel,” Air France said.
Iran's Shahid Beheshti University Public Relations office said no attack took place on university soil, denying earlier reports, according to Mehr News.
Iran: IAEA demands access to highly enriched uranium stockpile
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) demanded access to Iranian nuclear sites to determine the damage to the stockpile of uranium, which was already enriched to a level close to the threshold for designing an atomic bomb.
“We must allow inspectors to return to the site and take stock of the uranium stocks, especially the 400 kg enriched to 60 percent,” Rafael Grossi said at the opening of an emergency meeting at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
According to information from Israeli army radio, the Israeli air force struck the entrances to Evin prison, where opponents of the regime are incarcerated. The radio station emphasizes that this operation aimed to free political prisoners and opponents of the Islamic regime. The media outlet added a video showing the bombing of an armored door of the prison.
Israeli strikes hit the headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards in Tehran, according to the Israeli army.
Iran's student news network reported Israeli strikes on Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, according to Reuters.
An official from the province of Qom, Iran, said that Israel targeted the Fordow nuclear site, according to Reuters, citing the Tasnim news agency. The site is located 200 kilometers south of Tehran and is Iran's second uranium enrichment center after Natanz.
Israeli strikes hit Tehran
The Israeli military said its air force is striking military targets in Tehran, according to Haaretz.
A power outage was reported in northern Tehran following the Israeli strikes, Reuters said, citing Iran’s ILNA news agency.
Meanwhile, the Iranian Red Crescent reported Israeli strikes near one of its buildings in Tehran, according to AFP.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards shift tactics
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they changed tactics in Monday's attack on Israel, targeting sites from north to south — including Tel Aviv and Haifa — with drones and missiles, according to Mehr News.
The Israeli army estimated that Iran fired 10 missiles during Monday morning's salvo, Haaretz reported.
IAEA chief: Iran vows to take “special measures”
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said Iran informed him in a letter dated June 13 that it would take "special measures" to protect its nuclear equipment and materials.
Qom official says Fordow nuclear site targeted
An official in Iran’s Qom province said Israel targeted the Fordow nuclear site, according to Reuters, citing the Tasnim news agency. The site, located 200 kilometers south of Tehran, is Iran’s second uranium enrichment facility after Natanz.
According to an Iranian report, Tehran claims to have “changed tactics” during today's attack, Reuters reports.
Iran fired 10 missiles toward Israel during Monday morning's barrage, according to estimates by the Israeli army reported by Haaretz.
Fars News reported that the Iranian city of Karaj, located west of Tehran, has been targeted by Israeli missiles.
Iran accuses U.S. of "betraying diplomacy"
Iran accused the United States of "betraying diplomacy" following joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on its territory, AFP reported.
“We will not forget that Iran was in the middle of diplomatic talks with a country that is now at war with us,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei. “Two days before negotiations were set to begin with the U.S. on June 15, we were attacked. This is a betrayal of diplomacy.”
Power disruptions in southern Israel
Israeli media, citing an Israeli electric company, reported power supply disruptions in southern Israel following damage near a strategic infrastructure site, Reuters said.
Reuters, citing Nournews, reported that several powerful explosions were heard in the Iranian capital.
Sirens wail across Israel
Sirens sounded for more than 30 minutes in multiple areas across Israel, shortly after a military warning about incoming missile salvos from Iran.
Over half an hour later, the Israeli military announced that the public could leave shelters. Emergency services reported no injuries at the time.
Khamenei urges Russia to step up support after U.S. strikes
A senior source told Reuters that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to deliver a letter from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin, requesting increased support.
Iranian sources cited by Reuters said Tehran is dissatisfied with the current level of backing from Moscow and hopes Putin will strengthen Russia’s support against Israel and the United States. The sources did not specify what kind of assistance Iran is seeking
According to Haaretz, the Israeli army announced that its air force is striking military targets in Tehran.
Powerful explosions heard in northern Tehran, according to AFP journalists.
Israeli media reports that an Iranian missile struck the Lashish region, south of Jerusalem, according to Reuters.
Beijing warns of “spillover” risk in Iran-Israel war
China has issued a warning over the risk of a “spillover” from the war between Iran and Israel.
Beijing urged all parties involved in the conflict to “prevent escalation,” to “firmly avoid the spread of the war,” and to “return to the path of a political resolution,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said during a routine press briefing.
China warns Iran-Israel war could affect global economy
China said the international community must do more to prevent the Iran-Israel conflict from impacting the global economy, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Persian Gulf and surrounding waters to international trade.
“China calls on the international community to intensify efforts to promote de-escalation and prevent regional instability from further affecting global economic development,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
Explosions heard over Jerusalem, AFP journalist reports
The Israeli army reported that sirens sounded in several parts of the country as missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.
“A short while ago, sirens sounded in several regions of Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” the army said in a statement.
AFP journalists in Jerusalem and central Israel received emergency alerts on their phones warning of incoming missiles.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow today, Interfax reported, citing Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov, according to Reuters. For his part, Araghchi, who arrived in Moscow yesterday, said that “Russia and Iran are currently coordinating their positions in response to the ongoing escalation,” according to the Russian news agency TASS.
Iran calls on the UN to strongly condemn US strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for “immediate and strong condemnation of U.S. strikes against Iran” in a letter to the U.N. Secretary-General, according to Reuters. The Iranian foreign minister also said that “inaction would only exacerbate the crisis and further deteriorate global security.”
Sirens sound in Israel as Iranian missiles approach, their army announced.
The shipping group CMA CGM has stated that its operations and supply chains “remain unchanged” despite tensions in the Middle East, adding that its maritime activities “are continuing as normal in the Middle East region,” according to Reuters.
North Korea has condemned the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites, which it says violate the U.N. Charter, state media reported.
“The Democratic People's Republic of Korea strongly denounces the attack on Iran by the United States, which has seriously violated the United Nations Charter concerning sovereignty,” a North Korean diplomatic spokesman said, according to the state-run KCNA news agency.
Recent hostile action by the United States expanded the scope of legitimate targets for Iran's armed forces, a spokesperson for its Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a video shared on Monday.
Ebrahim Zolfaqari said the U.S. should expect heavy consequences for its actions.
"Mr. Trump, the gambler, you may start this war, but we will be the ones to end it," Zolfaqari said in English at the end of his recorded statement.
Israeli drone strike on ambulance in central Iran kills three
At least three people were killed Sunday night in central Iran when an Israeli drone strike hit an ambulance, according to the ISNA news agency, citing a local governor in Isfahan province. “The ambulance was en route to transfer a patient when it was severely damaged by a drone strike,” the report said.
Strikes on military sites in western Iran
On the ground, the Israeli army said Sunday evening it had struck missile sites and other military infrastructure in western Iran.
“As part of the strikes, the Israeli Air Force hit storage and launch infrastructure intended to harm the State of Israel,” as well as radar and military satellite installations, the army said in a statement.
On Monday morning, it announced additional strikes on military infrastructure in Kermanshah, also in western Iran.
U.N. warns against cycle of retaliation
Speaking before an emergency U.N. Security Council session on Sunday, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of a “deadly cycle of retaliation.”
That same evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was now “very close” to achieving its war goals against Iran, thanks to the American strikes — while leaving open the possibility of further military action.
Hormuz Strait threat
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran against attempting to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route that handles one-fifth of the world's supply.
“If they do it, it would be a terrible mistake. It's economic suicide, and we have ways to respond,” Rubio said on Fox News.
He also urged China to intervene diplomatically: “I encourage the Chinese government to call them out on this, because China depends heavily on oil that passes through the Strait.”
U.S. strike damage unclear
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed the U.S. had “devastated Iran’s nuclear program,” though Iranian Supreme Leader adviser Ali Shamkhani insisted on X that the country still possesses enriched uranium stockpiles.
The IAEA Director General announced an emergency meeting Monday, saying it's too early to assess the full extent of the damage.
At Fordow, a fortified uranium enrichment plant buried under a mountain south of Tehran, satellite analysis by Planet Labs suggested ground deformation and a change in the mountain's color since Thursday, June 19.
Background on U.S. strikes
To recap, President Trump called on Tehran to end the conflict following the surprise overnight attack from Saturday to Sunday, carried out by B-2 strategic bombers. The strikes targeted the underground uranium enrichment site at Fordow, and facilities in Isfahan and Natanz, where damage assessments are still ongoing.
“Monumental damage” and regime change hints
In recent hours, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the strikes inflicted “monumental damage on all nuclear sites in Iran, as shown in satellite images.”
He wrote on Truth Social: “Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!”
He also hinted at regime change in Tehran, despite earlier statements by officials that this was not the goal of U.S. intervention.
“It’s not politically correct to use the term, 'Regime Change,' but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
U.S. involvement risks wider war
The U.S. intervention has sparked fears of an expanding conflict, particularly after a top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the U.S. “no longer has a place in the Middle East” and must prepare for “irreparable consequences.”
Ali Akbar Velayati, quoted by state agency IRNA, warned that American bases used to launch attacks on Iranian nuclear sites would be considered “legitimate targets.”
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