Explosions in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Netanyahu: more Israeli attacks coming. "US involved in repelling Iran raids"

Iran will intensify its attacks on Israel and will target the regional bases of any country that tries to defend it. An Iranian official told CNN. "Iran reserves the right under international law to respond decisively. Any country that attempts to defend the regime" of Israel "from Iran's operations will, in turn, see its regional bases and positions become new targets," the Iranian official said.

A woman, who was seriously injured yesterday when an Iranian missile exploded on a residential building in Gush Dan, on Israel's Mediterranean coast, has died. This was reported by hospital sources to Ynet. This is the first confirmed Israeli casualty since the fighting began

Iran, via state TV, announced that it had launched a new wave of missiles against Israel. "A new wave of Iranian missile attacks on the Zionist regime started from Tehran and Kermanshah" in western Iran, the TV said. In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, sirens sounded again. The Israeli Armed Forces called on the civilian population to return to shelters and remain there until further notice'.

Iran's ambassador to the UN said that 78 people were killed and over 320 injured in Friday's Israeli attacks. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, the diplomat called Israel's action a "barbaric and criminal attack" and said that senior military officials and nuclear scientists were targeted. However, he added, 'the vast majority' of the victims are civilians, women and children. He also reported that Israel conducted 'acts of aggression' on Friday, hitting several civilian and military targets in several Iranian cities.

An initial assessment of the damage caused to the Iranian nuclear facility at Natanz indicates that the Israeli attacks were effective and went far beyond superficial damage to the external structures, cutting off the power supply to the lower floors where the centrifuges used for uranium enrichment are located. This was reported by US officials to CNN.

"The level of radioactive activity after Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear sites has remained unchanged and is at normal levels, indicating no external radiological impact on the population or the environment," but has produced "radiological and chemical contamination within the facilities." Rafael Grossi, director of the IAEA, told the UN Security Council, reporting that Iran had confirmed that the Fordow and Esfahn sites had been affected. "The level of radioactivity has remained unchanged and at normal levels but the contamination is manageable by taking appropriate measures," he added.

Iran fired "less than 100 missiles" at Israel, "most of which were intercepted by air defence systems or did not reach their targets". This was said by Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Effie Defrin, referring to "some impacts on buildings, some of which were caused by debris from the intercepted missiles".

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), informed the UN Security Council that the agency is in permanent contact with the Iranian Nuclear Regulatory Authority in order to assess the status of the affected facilities and determine the wider impacts on nuclear safety and security. Grossi stressed that nuclear sites should never be targeted, whatever the circumstances. "Such attacks have serious consequences for nuclear safety, security and safeguards, as well as for regional and international peace and security," he said. The IAEA chief added that he was ready to travel to the region as soon as possible to assess the situation and support Iran's security, safety and non-proliferation efforts. "It is clear that the only sustainable path for Iran, Israel, the entire region and the international community is one based on dialogue and diplomacy in order to ensure peace, stability and cooperation," he said.

According to Palazzo Chigi sources, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after telephone consultations with US President Donald J. Trump, German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, then held talks with some of the region's leaders: Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, H.M. Mohamed bin Salman Al Saud, H.M. King Abdallah II of Jordan, H.M. the Sultan of Oman, Haytham bin Tariq Al Said, and H.M. the Sultan of Oman, Haytham bin Tariq Al Said.H.M. Mohamed bin Salman Al Saud, H.M. King Abdallah II of Jordan, H.M. the Sultan of Oman, Haytham bin Tariq Al Said, and H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan - discussing how to work together to foster a diplomatic solution. To all the interlocutors, President Meloni expressed Italy's readiness to undertake any action that could favour such an outcome.

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benyamin Netanyahu, said that Israel will continue its campaign: 'In the last 24 hours, we have eliminated high-ranking military commanders, top nuclear scientists, the Islamic regime's most important enrichment facility, and much of its ballistic missile arsenal,' Netanyahu said in a video. "More attacks are on the way. The regime does not know what hit it, nor what will hit it. It has never been so weak," PM Netanyahu added.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had a conversation with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. During the conversation, according to Palazzo Chigi sources, Meloni shared the need to ensure that Iran cannot acquire a nuclear weapon under any circumstances, while expressing the hope that the US-led efforts to reach an agreement would still be successful. Finally, Meloni once again emphasised the urgency of guaranteeing access for humanitarian assistance to the civilian population of Gaza.

Donald Trump has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu. This was reported by a White House official to the American media .

Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu called on Iranians to unite against what he called an "evil and oppressive regime", saying that Israel is engaged in "one of the greatest military operations in history". "The time has come for the Iranian people to unite around their flag and their historical heritage, fighting for their freedom from the evil and oppressive regime," Netanyahu said in a video.

Despite the third wave of missiles launched from Iran, the army's Home Front Command has informed the population that they can leave the shelters, with the recommendation to stay close by

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer heard US President Donald Trump this evening against the backdrop of Israel's attack on Iran followed by Tehran's counter-attack. This was reported by Downig Street, pointing out that the two leaders emphasised 'the importance of diplomacy and dialogue'.

"Iran has crossed the line, daring to launch missiles at civilian population centres in Israel. We will continue to protect Israeli citizens and ensure that the ayatollahs' regime pays a very high price for its criminal actions," says Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz. (

A third wave of missiles is coming from Iran. This is announced by the IDF, pointing out that so far more than 150 have been launched towards the Jewish state. 'Only some of them have been shot down,' it goes on to speak of dozens of intercepted missiles.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guardians stated in a note that they had launched attacks against "dozens of targets, military centres and airbases" in Israel as part of the retaliatory operation 'True Promise 3'.

Iran claims to have shot down two Israeli military planes and captured the female pilot of one of the jets.

"The Iranian armed forces will act forcefully and impoverish the Zionist regime". This was stated by Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a televised message to the nation, in his second reaction to the Israeli attack on Iran today. "The Zionist regime will not emerge unscathed from this crime," he added, noting, "The Iranian people can be assured that there will be no respite in this regard."

Israel's attack on Iran could contribute to US efforts to reach a nuclear deal with Iran. Donald Trump told Axios. Asked if he thought the attack jeopardised American efforts, Trump said: 'I don't think so, maybe the opposite. Maybe they'll negotiate seriously now."

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, told a press conference tonight that Paris would "participate in operations to protect and defend Israel" in the event of reprisals conducted by Tehran, if it is "in a situation to do so": "I have given my readiness to Israel," he announced. "On the contrary," he added, "I do not think in any way of participating in any offensive operation.

"The Iranians have the capability to significantly damage the Israeli home front," the IDF spokesman said in a briefing this evening. "We can reveal that we have attacked the Isfahan nuclear facility. The operation is still in full swing. We are acting according to an orderly plan and continue to attack," he added

Russian President Vladimir Putin had telephone conversations with Isralian Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Kremlin says, reported by the Ria Novosti news agency, claiming that the talks took place 'in light' of what Moscow calls 'the dangerous escalation of the situation following Israel's military action against Iran'.

A 'huge explosion' was heard in Isfahan, a large city in the centre of Iran. This was reported by the Iranian media. "A few minutes ago a huge explosion was heard in Isfaha," writes the Mehr news agency. Isfahan and its province are home to several research institutes and nuclear facilities.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will address the nation. This was stated in a statement

New red alert in Israel: 'All citizens must go and stay in shelters until there is a new official announcement', is the message sent by the army to the population a few minutes ago. A maximum state of alert from the army's Home Front Command that usually preludes an attack launched by Iran

Iranian air defences were activated in central Tehran, where the Supreme Guide Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound and the presidential office are located, Iranian state media reported.

US President Donald Trump believes that the attack launched by Israel against Iran increases the chances of reaching a deal on the Iranian nuclear issue. Asked by the Axios website whether the Israeli operation jeopardises the negotiations between Washington and Tehran, Trump replied: 'I don't think so. Maybe the opposite. Maybe now they will negotiate in earnest."

"At the moment, Iran's ability to retaliate is extremely limited. Its so-called 'Axis of Resistance' is severely weakened, depriving Tehran of the asymmetric shield it once relied on to confront Israel indirectly. Its ballistic missile arsenal has proven ineffective, while Israeli counterattacks have exposed the strength of Israel's missile defence and exposed the Revolutionary Guard's inability to protect Iranian territory'. Pierre Pahlavi, a professor at the Canadian Forces College, defence advisor to the Canadian government and grandson of the Shah of Persia, tells LaPresse, commenting on the situation in the Middle East after the Israeli attack on Iran. 'Attacking Western targets, especially American ones, would be suicidal for the Islamic regime, as it would risk triggering direct US military support for Israel's campaign,' he notes. 'Although Trump remains reluctant to enter another war, such a move could change the calculus overnight. 'In short: Iran's options are shrinking. The regime is exhausted, under immense pressure and slowly heading for collapse,' the Iran expert professor points out.

- "As Israeli military officials have stated, this is only the first phase of an operation clearly designed to severely cripple the Islamic regime. With Operation Rising Lion, Israel appears to be intensifying its strategy, applying to Iran what it has already done to Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria since October 2023. The long-term goal? Nothing less than regime change,' Pahlavi declares. 'The Western powers, in particular the United States, support this strategy only half-heartedly,' he continues. 'Under the Trump administration, Israeli threats of attack have been widely used as a cheap bargaining chip in nuclear negotiations with Tehran, with the aim of gaining concessions through sloppy diplomacy,' adds the Iranian-born professor. 'This time, however, Israel seems to be aiming at the head of the so-called Iranian octopus, after months of trying to strike at and weaken its tentacles, namely Tehran's regional proxies (a metaphor for the IDF).

The Iranian broadcaster Press TV reported an Israeli drone shot down by air defence near the underground nuclear site in Fordow. Other Iranian media reported explosions near the facility, located in a mountain near the city of Qom.

Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu gave an update on the situation following the Iran attack, announcing his intention to issue statements every day and explained that the raids "were not random: if Iran obtains a nuclear weapon, we simply will no longer have a place to exist". The PM revealed that the attacks on Iran had been delayed for months: the initial date of the operation was set for the end of April: 'It was not possible to carry out the attack at that time'.

Responding to a question on the postponement of the UN Conference on the 2 States, as announced by some sources, an Elysée Palace source replied this afternoon that 'the President of the Republic (Emmanuel Macron) is continuing international contacts and is talking at the moment with the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi'.

Israel resumed raids in Iran and struck the fortified nuclear site at Fordow, the New York Times and Iranian media reported. According to the same sources, explosions were heard at various locations in the capital Tehran.

In a telephone interview with Reuters, published on the agency's website, Donald rump said he was not worried about the outbreak of a regional war in the Middle East after Israel's attacks.

It is unclear whether Iran still has a nuclear programme after the Israeli attacks on the country, Donald Trump said in a telephone interview with Reuters, as quoted on the agency's website.

Several explosions were heard in and around Tehran. Iranian media reported this.

Israel killed the commander of the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force, Esmail Qaani. International media reported this.

Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu said he expects "several waves of Iranian attacks" in response to Israeli attacks on military and nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic. "We expect to be exposed to several waves of Iranian attacks," Netanyahu said in a video address.

The UN conference co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia and scheduled for 17-20 June in New York to promote a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine has been postponed following Israel's military attack on Iran. Two diplomatic sources told The National. In recent days, the Trump administration had discouraged governments around the world from participating in the initiative, threatening consequences.

"The decision to act last night was not taken lightly, we acted to protect our citizens. Empty words will not stop Iran, Israel will." The Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said this. "We will not know how long the operation will last, we will continue to act until the threat is eliminated," he added, calling the attacks on Tehran "a calculated and necessary action based on clear intelligence information and in response to an existential threat."

"Iran will soon open the gates of hell on Israel," said the new commander of the Guardians of the Revolution, Mohammad Pakpour, in the message sent to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Pakpour was appointed by Khamenei today after the confirmation of the death of General Hossein Salami in the attack launched by Israel against Iran. "The crime committed today by the Zionist regime, violating the national security and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic, will certainly not go unanswered," he wrote in the message reported by broadcaster Press TV. "The criminal and illegitimate Zionist regime will face a bitter and painful fate, with enormous and destructive consequences.

The IAEA has convened an extraordinary meeting on Monday at the request of Tehran, following the Israeli raids on Iranian nuclear facilities. This was reported by diplomatic sources, adding that the meeting is scheduled at 10am at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna.

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting today at Iran's request. This was announced by diplomatic sources at the UN Headquarters, according to which the meeting will probably be at 3pm local time, 9pm Italian time.

Asked what effect Israel's attack might have on the markets, Donald Trump told the Wsj that he thinks 'ultimately, it's going to be a very good thing for the market, because Iran is not going to have a nuclear weapon. It's going to be a very good thing for the market, it should be the most important thing ever for the market. Iran will not have a nuclear weapon that poses a great threat to humanity'.

Iraq has lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council, condemning the 'violation' of its airspace by Israel and 'its use to carry out military attacks' against Iran. "These practices constitute a flagrant violation of Iraqi sovereignty," reads a statement from the Foreign Ministry in Baghdad, calling on "the Security Council to assume its responsibilities" and act to "prevent the recurrence of such violations."

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned today's Israeli attacks on Iran, calling them a 'clear provocation' and warning that the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to drag the region towards disaster.

"The attacks by Netanyahu and his network of massacres, which are setting the entire region and the world on fire, must be prevented," Erdogan said in a post on X, adding that Ankara is closely monitoring developments in the region.

In one of the Israeli air raids on Iran, the head of the air force of the Pasdaran, the Iranian Revolutionary Guardians, Amir Ali Haji-Zadeh, was killed. This was announced by the IDF, explaining that the headquarters of the Pasdaran Air Force was hit and, together with Haji-Zadeh, other Iranian officials were killed. In particular, the Idf reported, the commander of the Pasdaran Air Force drones, Taher-Pour, and the air defence commander of the air force, Daoud Shikhian, were also eliminated. ''The Pasdaran Air Force is responsible for repeated attacks against citizens of the State of Israel'', the Idf said, explaining that ''Haji-Zada and his men ordered the launching of missiles and drones directly from Iran into Israel in October and the direct launching of missiles in April last year''.

"The Air Force launched a historic pre-emptive strike to eliminate this existential threat against the State of Israel. The operation was planned in the course of a difficult multi-frontal war. It is not an operation: it is a war, planned and conducted 1,500 kilometres from home'. This is how senior Idf officers commented on the attacks in Iran with Ynet. "First we eliminated commanders and scientists. This is an evolving action. We chose the best time for us and hit the Natanz site, we would not have done it without the certainty of being able to complete the mission," they added.

Israel's attacks on Iranian territory continue. According to the Nour news agency, the Israel Defence Forces attacked the Shiraz district in the southern part of Iran this morning. Local media reported that a missile production plant in the area was hit.

Explosions following Israel's attack on Iran were also recorded near the Fordow nuclear site in the Qom region. This was reported by qualified security sources who are following the development of the situation in Iran, pointing out that the explosions also affected several neighbourhoods of Tehran - including Razi Square, Chitgar, Farahzed and Shahid Dagheyeghi - and military bases and missile infrastructure in the provinces of Hamedan, Ahvaz, Boroujerd, Kermanshah and Lorestan. According to the sources, at the same time as the actions of the Israeli Air Force, Mossad agents also acted on Iranian territory, indicating targets to hit and carrying out sabotage actions.

The Israeli air raids also hit the underground centrifuges at the Natanz facility that were used for uranium enrichment. This was stated by the Israeli army, explaining that serious damage was inflicted on the facility and in particular on the ''multi-level enrichment hall with centrifuges, electrical rooms and other supporting infrastructure''. As reported by the Times of Israel, according to the IDF, the attacks also destroyed ''critical infrastructure that allows the site's activities to continue and the advancement of the Iranian regime's nuclear weapons project''.

Israel's attack overnight 'struck at the heart of Iran's ballistic missile programme'. This was stated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that the attack will last 'as many days as necessary'. "We hit the heart of Iran's uranium enrichment programme. We hit the heart of Iran's military nuclear programme. We have targeted Iran's main enrichment facility in Natanz," Netanyahu said, claiming that Iranian scientists "working on the Iranian bomb" were also targeted in the attack. According to Iranian TV, the chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, Mohammad Bagheri, was killed in the attack.

A state of emergency has been declared throughout Israel by Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz, according to whom 'an attack with missiles and drones' by Tehran is expected shortly. Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir also warned of Iranian retaliation.

All drones launched from Iran towards Israel were intercepted outside the country's borders, the IDF reports. The Israeli army released a video showing Iranian ballistic missiles hit and destroyed on the ground before being launched towards Israel. Meanwhile, the Home Front Command released an update informing civilians that it is no longer necessary to stay near air raid shelters, however, restrictions on gatherings remain in place.

"We are fully prepared and will support our operational forces in every possible way. We are ready to face years of continuous fighting and the armed forces are fully equipped." This was stated by Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh after Israel's attacks on Iran. "The Zionist criminals must surely expect a crushing and painful response from our armed forces," Nasirzadeh said, as reported by Mehr.

Tensions between Israel and Iran, with the risk of a third front in the war, drive the energy sector. Oil jumped 7%. Wti stood at 72.86 dollars per barrel and Brent rose to 74.36 dollars. Gas prices also rose. In Amsterdam, gas prices gained 4.4 per cent to EUR 37.78 per megawatt hour.

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"Following Israel's attacks last night against Iran and its nuclear programme, President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron is convening a Defence and National Security Council dedicated to the situation in the Middle East today at 11am," an Elysée Palace source disclosed. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called for restraint after Israel bombed Iran in a series of air raids, hitting 100 targets including nuclear and military sites and killing the armed forces chief of staff. "We call on all parties to show restraint and avoid any escalation that could undermine regional stability," Jean-Noël Barrot said on X. "The security of our citizens and the protection of our interests in the region are at the top of our priorities," he continued, adding that France has "repeatedly expressed its deep concern about Iran's nuclear programme". "We reaffirm Israel's right to defend itself against any attack," says Barrot. "It is essential to activate all diplomatic channels to help defuse tensions. France is fully committed to contributing to this effort,' the French minister concludes.