Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sent his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday to ask Russian President Vladimir Putin for more help from the country after the US strikes on Tehran.
The world’s largest oil exporter’s crude output for April was at 9.005 million bpd, up from 8.957 million bpd in March, Reuters reported.
A German government official said that the country is “adapting security measures over possible counterattacks” following the Iranian strikes. It also discussed the same with Britain and France.
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sent his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday to ask Russian President Vladimir Putin for more help from the country after the US strikes on Tehran.
The Israeli military said that it struck Revolutionary Guard command Tharallah that is in charge of Tehran’s security.
The three tankers that previously changed course, are now sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz, as per data from the Marinetraffic Shipping.
According to Marinetraffic Shipping Data, three oil and chemical tankers divert away from the Strait of Hormuz.
An Israeli strike on Evin prison in Tehran is “completely irresponsible” and “puts our loved ones in mortal danger,” said Noemie Kohler, the sister of French national Cecile Kohler held in Iran, on Monday.
“We have no news, we don’t know if they are still alive, we’re panicking,” Kohler told AFP.
The Israeli military said that it struck Fordow enrichment site to obstruct the access routes to it.
The Israeli military on Monday said that it was striking command centres of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guards and other domestic security forces responsible for “maintaining the regime’s stability”.
“These forces consist of various corps and command centers and are responsible, on behalf of the Iranian regime’s military, for defending the homeland security, suppressing threats, and maintaining the regime’s stability,” it said in a statement.
China on Monday warned against “the spillover of war”, urging the international community to do more to prevent the fighting from impacting the world’s economy, noting the global importance of the Gulf maritime trade routes off the Iranian coast.
The Israeli military said that it struck six regime airports across western, central, and eastern Iran, destroying runways, underground hangars, refueling aircraft, F-14, F-5 and AH-1 aircraft.
The army said that the destroyed aircraft were meant to stop the jets of the Israeli Air Force.
Iran’s judiciary news outlet Mizan has confirmed Israeli attack on Tehran’s Evin prison, saying that parts of the prison have been damaged, but the situation is under control.
The Israeli defence ministry said that it will continue to act to defend its home front and defeat the enemy until all the war objectives are achieved.
The Israeli defence ministry issued a warning to Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying that for every attack on Israel’s home front, he will “be severely punished”, adding that strikes will continue with full force.
Israel’s defence ministry has said that the military is carrying out strikes on Tehran, including on the basij headquarters and Evin prison.
Iran’s NourNews agency reported that families of detainees at Tehran’s Evin prison should know they are safe, sharing CCTV footage of prison entrance being hit.
An Israeli military spokesperson said that it is “attacking” the sites of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in Tehran.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow that Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have sent their ‘best regards’ to him.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow that Iran thanks its Russian friends for condemning the strikes on its soil.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow that Russia is on the right side of history in this conflict in the Middle East.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, said that the actions of the US and Israel against Iran are “illegitimate”.
Russian President Vladimir Putin asked Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to convey his best wishes to President Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi that their meeting will give them an opportunity to find ways out of the current situation in the Middle East.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi that the aggression against Iran is “groundless”.
He told Araghchi that Russia tries to help the Iranian people.
An Israeli military spokesperson said that the army’s chief is in regular contact with his US counterpart.
An Israeli military spokespersons said that the Iranian threat has not been eliminated.
An Israeli military spokesperson said that its air force has hit every Iranian base from where missiles have been launched at Israel.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi that Russia’s position on current events has been relayed by the foreign ministry.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is now meeting Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, reports state TV.
A suspected Israeli strike hit the gate of Iran’s notorious Evin prison in Tehran, reported Iranian state TV on Monday.
However, Israel did not immediately acknowledge the strike.
Iran’s Press TV and other Iranian media has denied the reports of state broadcaster building being hit in the latest Israeli strikes.
After reports of Israel striking Iran’s Fordow nuclear site again on Monday, Israeli media reported, citing security sources, that the military had attacked access to the nuclear facility and not the facility itself.
An Israeli electric company said that power has been restored to all consumers following the damage near a strategic infrastructure site in southern Israel.
The Kremlin has said that Russia was not “informed in detail” by the US in advance of the strikes on Iran.
The Kremlin has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s talks with Iranian foreign minister is “absolutely clear”.
The Kremlin has said that the fate of Iran’s nuclear facilities after US strikes and the radiation situation remains to be determined.
The Kremlin said that US strikes on Iran have increased the number of participants in the conflict, ushering a new spiral of escalation.
The Kremlin has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will receive Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi later on Monday.
Iran’s nuclear facility of Fordo was hit again on Monday in an Israeli strike, said the spokesperson of Qom Province’s Crisis Management Headquarters, as per Tasnim news agency.
The attack comes as the IAEA chief warned of very significant damage to the Fordo site.
Iranian student news network has reported that Israeli strikes have hit the Shahid Behesti University in Tehran.
A top EU diplomat has warned that Iran’s closing of Strait of Hormuz would be “extremely dangerous”.
Israel is striking the Iranian capital of Tehran with “unprecedented force”, reports AFP news agency.
A technical building of the Iranian state broadcaster was hit in the Israeli strikes, reports ILNA.
A provincial official in Iran’s Qom said that Israel targeted Fordo nuclear facility in Iran, reported Tasnim news agency.
Rafael Grossi, head of IAEA, said that “very significant damage” is expected at Iran’s Fordo nuclear enrichment facility following the US attack, The Associated Press reported.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said that he indicated to Iran that any transfer of nuclear material from a safeguarded facility to another location in the country must be declared to the UN nuclear watchdog.
Rafael Grossi, the head of UN nuclear watchdog IAEA, said that Iran on June 13 informed him in a letter that it will take “special measures” to protect nuclear equipment and materials.
An electricity feeder in northern Tehran was hit during Israeli strikes. However, no widespread power outage is there in the capital, reported Iran’s Tasnim new agency.
Several airlines have been weighing how long to cancel their flights to the Middle East amid the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
Singapore Airlines cancelled its flights to Dubai through to Tuesday. IAG group member Iberia also cancelled its flights to Doha for Sunday and Monday.
Air France KLM cancelled flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh on Sunday and Monday, and Finnair cancelled flights from Doha until at least Tuesday.
The Israeli military said that citizens can now leave protected areas, signaling that threats from Iranian missiles is over.
Electricity has been cut off in northern Tehran following Israeli strikes, reports ILNA media.
Israeli military said that it is striking “military targets” in Iran’s capital city of Tehran.
Fresh sirens are sounding in north Israel to warn of Iranian missiles, says Israeli army.
The Israeli military said that it has identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel, adding that defensive systems are operating to intercept.
Israel has attacked near Iranian Red Crescent, reports Iran’s Nour News agency.
State media reported that several large explosions were heard in the Iranian capital of Tehran.
In a brief message posted on X, Iranian human rights advocate and Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi has stated her opposition to the attack on Iran by Israel and the United States.
“What I am certain of is that war never brings democracy, human rights, or freedom,” Mohammadi wrote.
In an interview with the Norwegian newspaper Klassekampen, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner directed most of her critique at Israel and the US, saying that Netanyahu “is leading us to hell while promising freedom”.
Iran israel war news: Germany’s foreign minister has called on Iran to engage in direct talks with the United States following US’ strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
“Iran says it only wants to negotiate with Europe and we see that as a good sign but we do also say that’s not sufficient. We want to see the United States being involved,” German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said, speaking to journalists in Brussels ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
“I renew my call on Iran to now be ready for talks. We have, however, been asked by the U.S., over the last few weeks and also just now, to remain in touch and Europe does have a role,” he added.
Iran Israel war news: As per the Times of Israel, around 15 ballistic missiles were fired from Iran, which have also made impacts.
Local media further states that medics are responding to reports of a ballistic missile impact in the Ashdod area in southern Israel.
As of now no reports of injuries have been made.
Israel Iran war news: As Iran works towards the closure of the Strait of Hormuz European Union’s top diplomat said on Monday that the move would be dangerous and “not good for anybody”,
“The concerns of retaliation and this war escalating are huge, especially closing of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is something that would be extremely dangerous and not good for anybody,” Kaja Kallas told reporters ahead of a meeting with EU foreign ministers.
Israel Iran war news: As the conflict escalates, the IDF has reported several missiles towards northern Israel, sounding air raid sirens.
“At the time, IAF is operating to intercept and strike to eliminate the threat,” the IDF added further.
Israel Iran war news: Iran said on Monday that the US attack on its nuclear sites expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces as the world braces for Tehran’s retaliation.
Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya central military headquarters, said the US 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 a recorded video statement.
Iran Israel war news: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is on a visit to Moscow. The foreign minister’s visit to Russia comes a day after the US struck three nuclear sites in Iran.
As per TASS agency, the Iranian leader is set to meet with President Vladimir Putin.
Iran Israel war news: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel is “very close” to achieving its goals in Iran, having inflicted significant damage to its ballistic missile program and its nuclear facilities, The Times of Israel reported.
“We won’t pursue our actions beyond what is needed to achieve [the goals], but we also won’t finish too soon,” said Netanyahu, adding that Israel will stop “when the objectives are achieved.”
Amid rising tensions with Iran, the US has issued a new advisory for citizens warning of an “elevated threat environment” within the country. The notice, issued by US department of Homeland security (DHS), comes a day after US military struck three key nuclear sites in Iran.
“The ongoing Iran conflict is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States. Low-level cyber attacks against US networks by pro-Iranian hacktivists are likely, and cyber actors affiliated with the Iranian government may conduct attacks against US networks,” the DHS bulletin said.
Iran Israel war news: The Israeli military has claimed it struck six airports acruss Iran which were used as launch and storage sites for surface – to-surface missiles
“More than 15 Air Force fighter jets recently attacked, with precise intelligence guidance from the Intelligence Directorate,” the IDF wrote on its Hebrew account on X.
“The IDF continues to intensify its attacks on the military capabilities of the Iranian regime and will continue to work to achieve air superiority in order to maintain the security of the State of Israel,’ it added.
Israel Iran war news: The Israeli military said that it carried out air strikes on at least six airports in western, eastern and central Iran.
In a statement posted on its Hebrew account on X, the IDF said the strikes “damaged runways, underground bunkers, a refueling plane, and F-14, F-5, and AH-1 aircraft belonging to the Iranian regime.”
“The Air Force disrupted the ability to take off from these airports and the operation of the Iranian army’s air power from them.”
Israel Iran war news: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on the world to increase pressure on Israel to “stop its provocative and violent actions against other nations.”
“When they launch attacks and kill the people of Iran, there will inevitably be retaliation. Our position is one of fairness,” he was quoted as saying by Free Malaysia Today.
“In Gaza, the killings continue and it includes women and children. Now Israel is attacking Iran, which has decided to fight back. The involvement of outside powers, including the US, is only worsening the situation. The question is, if Iran is not allowed to respond, why allow Israel to (continue) acting in such a manner?” he added.
Iran Israel news: Several Pakistani politicians, authors and other notable personalities have called on the government to reconsider its support for US president Donald Trump’s nomination for a Nobel peace prize.
Iran Israel war news: The Israeli Air Force has stated it is currently arrying out strikes on military infrastructure in Iran;s Kermanshah.
Iran executed a detainee named Mohammadamin Shayesteh who had been sentenced to death for collaborating with Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.
Shayesteh had been arrested in late 2023 and was described by Tasnim as “the head of a cyber-team affiliated with Mossad.”
Israel Iran war news LIVE: As US, Israeli, Iranian, and Russian officials continue to warn about the beginning of “all-out war,” the dread of a nuclear catastrophe has escalated to a degree not seen in decades.
According to a Fox News report, US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear installations have put authorities in New York and Washington on high alert.
Iran Israel war news: The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant in Iran was one of the three nuclear facilities the US military struck on Sunday as it got directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict.
However, two Israeli officials have told the New York Times that Iran had moved a significant amount of uranium and other equipment from the Fordow plant before the US strikes.
Uranium in 400 kg in quantity and enriched to 60 per cent purity, barely short of the weapons-grade levels of 90 per cent, was reportedly moved from the enrichment plant as the Trump administration sought time to decide if the US would send ground troops to Iran.
Israel Iran war news update: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed support for the US strike on Iran.
“The world has long agreed that Iran cannot be allowed to get a nuclear weapon, and we support action to prevent that,” Albanese told reporters in Canberra, adding that the “the information has been clear” about Iran’s enriched uranium reaching 60 percent.
“There is no other explanation for it to reach 60, other than engaging in a programme that wasn’t about civilian nuclear power. Had Iran complied with the very reasonable requests that were made, including by the IAEA, then circumstances would have been different,” Albanese added.
Iran Israel news: North Korea has “strongly condemned” the US strike against Iran as a grave violation of a sovereign state’s security interests and territorial rights.
“(We) strongly denounces the attack on Iran by the U.S. which … violently trampled down the territorial integrity and security interests of a sovereign state,” the unnamed spokesperson said in a statement carried by KCNA news agency.
“The just international community should raise the voice of unanimous censure and rejection against the U.S. and Israel’s confrontational acts,” the statement said.
Iran Israel war news: Japan has called for the de-escalation of the conflict in Iran and Israel.
Backing the US, Japan stated Trump’s strikes demonstrated Washington’s “determination” to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
“Japan continues to strongly hope that the path to dialogue will be reopened by efforts toward a resolution of Iran’s nuclear issue through talks between the U.S. and Iran,” said Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in a statement.
Iran Israel war LIVE: France will be sending a military A400M aircraft to Israel to evacuate its citizens. These flights will operate alongside the chartered civilian flights already operating.
As pr the foreign and defence ministries, the nationals evacuated from Israel on the military flights will be brought to Cyprus, where they will make their way back to Paris. Around 250,000 French citizens live in Israel.
Iran Israel war: The Israeli military stated it has intercepted a drone headed towards the the southern city of Eilat.
It did not say where it originated.
Israel Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump is expected to meet his national security team on Monday at 1 pm to discuss the results of the strike on three nuclear facilities in Iran.
Iran israel war news: Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council that Iran will respond.
“Iran had repeatedly warned the warmongering US regime to refrain from stumbling into this quagmire,” he said, adding that the US “decided to destroy diplomacy” with its strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
“The Iranian military will decide the timing, nature and scale of Iran’s proportionate response. We will take all measures necessary,” the envoy told the meeting.
Iran Israel news: In his latest Truth Social post, Trump has claimed the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear site have brought about “monumental damage.”
“Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!” wrote the US president.
Iran Israel war news: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed punishment for Israel as tensions continue to escalate after the US struck three nuclear facilities in Iran on Sunday. Taking to X, the official handle of the Iranian leader vowed to intensify attacks against Tel Aviv, but made no mention of the US attacks.
OIl prices continue to surge as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates. As per AFP, Brent and the main US crude contract WTI both jumped more than four percent to hit their highest price since January.
Economists at MUFG have warned of “high uncertainty of the outcomes and duration of this war”, giving a “scenario analysis” of an oil price increase of $10 per barrel.
The oil prices are expected to climb further as Iran moves to close the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel Iran news: Iran has moved to block the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US attacks on three nuclear sites. As per state media, the Iranian parliament has approved the closure of the key strait and is now awaiting approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial maritime passage handling 20% of the world’s oil and gas transportation.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed support for US president Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran. While backing the strikes, the Australian leader called for immedaite de-escalation.
“We support action that the US has taken to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon,” Wong told Australia’s 7News broadcaster. “Iran cannot be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.”
“We do call for diplomacy, de-escalation and dialogue because the world does not want to see full-scale war in the Middle East,” she said.
As per reports, at least 15 Irish citizens and dependants have been evacuated from Israel after the US launched an attack on Iran.
Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris said the group was evacuated with help of the Austrian government, will arrive in Ireland in the coming days.
As per Human Rights Activists, Israeli airstrikes on Iran have killed around 950 people and injured 3,450 others.
The Washington-based group stated of those dead, 380 civilians and 253 security force personnel were killed in the strikes.
An official update from iran is awaited. However, as per the latest figure from the Iranian health miistry, around 430 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since June 13.
As per the IDF, one ballistic missile was launched from Iran in the latest attack against Israel. The missile, which triggered sirens in Tel Aviv and the surrounding area in central Israel, was intercepted by the air defence systems.
No reports of impacts in populated areas or injuries were reported as per Magen David Adom.
China said the US’ attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities has damaged Washington’s credibility. State broadcaster CCTV reported that Beijing was concerned that the situation “may go out of control.”
At the UNSC meeting, China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong said parties should restrain the “impulse of force, avoid exacerbating conflicts and adding fuel to the fire.”
Fu added that parties, especially Israel, “should immediately cease fire to prevent the situation from escalating and avoid the spillover of war.”
Iran was hurt “but the United States credibility was also damaged- both as a country and as a participant in any international negotiations,” Fu added.
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting at the behest of the Iranian government. This meeting took place after the US struck three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday.
In the meeting, Russia, China and Pakistan proposed that the 15-member body adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East, as they condemned the US strikes on Iran.
Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani also accused Israel and the US of destroying diplomacy, said all US allegations are unfounded and that the nuclear non-proliferation treaty “has been manipulated into a political weapon.”
“Instead of guaranteeing parties’ legitimate rights to peaceful nuclear energy, it has been exploited as a pretext for aggression and unlawful action that jeopardize the supreme interests of my country,” Iravani told the the UNSC
In view of the tensions in the Middle East following the US’ strikes against Iran, the US state department has issued a “worldwide caution” alert for Americans across.
“The Department of State advises U.S. citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution. Please read carefully our Travel Advisory, country information, and any recent security alerts when planning travel,” read the statement issued by the Trump-led department.
Iran israel war news: The US entered the Iran-Israel conflict on Sunday after it carried out ‘Operation Midnight Hammer,’ targeting three Iranian nuclear sites – Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.
After the US strikes, Iran stated it “reserves all options” to defend itself after the US strikes. Tehran also called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council
In response to the US strikes, Iran launched a series of missile attacks against Israel, injuring around 23 people.
Israel also retaliated with airstrikes against Iran and targeted military units, as per the IDF.