Latest update: Iran-Israel conflict

Iran and Israel launched missile strikes at each other on Friday as the air war between the two longtime enemies entered a sixth day despite a call from US President Donald Trump for Iran's unconditional surrender.

Here is the latest update

Israeli Defense Minister threatens to assassinate Khamenei

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Thursday issued a direct threat against Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following a missile strike that reportedly targeted Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.

"Khamenei will pay for his crimes," Katz declared, in response to Iranian ballistic missiles allegedly launched toward southern Israel.

Iran strikes Israel’s cyber command HQ: IRNA report

Iranian missiles targeted the Israeli army’s C4I cyber command headquarters and military intelligence center in the Gav-Yam hi-tech park on Thursday morning, according to the Iranian news agency IRNA.

The facility, which houses thousands of personnel responsible for intelligence and cyber operations, is located near Soroka Medical Center, one of the largest hospitals in southern Israel. The hospital reportedly suffered minor damage from the blast shockwave.

Netayahu vows payback after Iranian missile hits hospital in Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged a strong response after an Iranian missile struck Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba on Thursday morning, as part of a broader barrage targeting multiple sites across Israel.

“This morning, Iran’s terrorist tyrants launched missiles at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba and at civilian populations in the center of the country. We will exact the full price from the tyrants in Tehran,” Netanyahu wrote in a post on X.

Missile strikes rock Tel Aviv, Jerusalem; IDF hits Iran's Arak reactor

A fresh wave of Iranian missiles targeted central and northern Israel early Thursday, triggering air raid sirens across major cities, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that projectiles were launched from Iran and stated that its air defense systems were actively intercepting incoming threats.

Multiple explosions were reported in both cities, with local media identifying at least four impact sites across Israel. The IDF has urged the public to seek shelter and remain indoors “until further notice” as defensive operations continue.

Iranian missile directly hits hospital in Southern Israel

An Iranian ballistic missile hit Soroka Hospital in Beersheba on Thursday morning, as air raid sirens sounded across Israel following a missile barrage launched from Iran.

The Soroka Hospital spokesperson confirmed damage to the facility, along with extensive destruction reported in various other locations.

Putin refuses to comment on reports of Israel targeting Iran’s Khamenei

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declined to comment on speculation that Israel, possibly with U.S. backing, might try to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Instead, he highlighted strong support for Iran’s leadership among its people.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested Israeli strikes could lead to regime change in Iran. Former U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. knows Khamenei’s location but is “not going to kill him—for now.”

North Korea signals support for Iran amid Middle East tensions

In the midst of escalating conflict in the Middle East, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has voiced strong support for Iran, warning that Tehran is “not alone” in the ongoing crisis.

“Iran is not alone in this war. The North Korean army has been brought to the highest level of combat readiness. We do not abandon our allies in difficult times,” Kim said in an official statement.

Iran claims first combat use of Sejjil missile in strike on Israel

Iran has reportedly deployed its Sejjil ballistic missile in combat for the first time, targeting strategic sites inside Israel, according to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency. The report cites sources within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), who say the launch occurred Wednesday night.

The Sejjil is a two-stage, solid-fueled missile with an estimated range of 2,000 to 2,500 kilometers. Iranian officials claim that the missile strike targeted high-value military and intelligence installations, including Mossad headquarters, air bases, and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) command centers. The attack allegedly disrupted Israeli air defense systems temporarily, allowing Iran brief tactical control over the airspace.

US reportedly preparing for possible strike on Iran

The United States is reportedly preparing for a potential strike on Iran in the coming days, amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Israel, according to a Bloomberg report published Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The report suggests that U.S. officials are actively assembling military infrastructure that could enable direct involvement in the conflict, with one possible plan pointing to a strike over the upcoming weekend. The situation remains fluid and subject to change, according to the sources.

Khamenei threatens severe response as conflict with Israel escalates
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a stern warning to Israel, vowing "dire consequences" and promising a harsh retaliation as aerial assaults between the two countries intensified for a sixth consecutive day.

In his first televised address since the conflict began, Khamenei declared that Iran would neither surrender nor accept what he described as an "imposed peace or war." His remarks came amid a surge in violence that has shaken both nations and drawn international concern. Khamenei also directed a pointed warning at the United States, cautioning that any American military action would lead to “serious and irreparable consequences.” “We must deliver a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy,” Khamenei said earlier today, underscoring Tehran’s determination to retaliate.

Iran fired over 400 missiles at Israel, says Netanyahu's office
Iran has launched more than 400 missiles toward Israel since Friday, along with deploying hundreds of drones, according to a statement released Wednesday by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as reported by CNN.

The statement confirms that at least 24 people have been killed and over 800 injured in Israel due to the attacks. In response to the escalation, Israeli authorities have evacuated more than 3,800 residents from their homes to safer areas.

Current situation of Bangladeshis in conflict-torn Tehran
Concern has grown across Bangladesh over the safety of nearly 400 Bangladeshis living in Tehran, Iran, amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.

On Tuesday, the Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran relocated 40 staff members, including diplomats, to safer locations. However, uncertainty remains about the rest of the Bangladeshi community. By Wednesday, officials confirmed that Bangladeshis residing in Tehran remain safe with no reported injuries or damage so far.

Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility ‘hard to destroy,’ says former UN Inspector
A former United Nations nuclear inspector has said that Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, located deep underground, would be difficult to destroy in a military strike.

David Albright, founder of the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security and a former weapons inspector, told BBC Radio 5 that the Fordow facility is buried at least 80 meters (262 feet) below ground. Its depth makes it a challenging target for conventional attacks.

Iran plans retaliatory strikes on US bases in Middle East: Report
Iran has reportedly prepared missiles and other measures for potential attacks on US forces stationed in the Middle East, according to a report by The New York Times citing American officials.

Israel reportedly strikes Imam Hossein University in Tehran
Israel has reportedly launched a strike on Imam Hossein University, located on the eastern outskirts of Tehran. The BBC, citing Iranian media sources, reported the incident on Wednesday.

Iran confirms open land crossings amid heightened tensions with Israel
As tensions escalate with Israel, many foreigners living in Iran are seeking to leave the country. In response, an Iranian official has confirmed that all land border crossings remain open.

Iran claims to use hypersonic missiles in latest attack on Israel
Iran said, early on Wednesday, that it fired hypersonic missiles at Israel, in the latest round of overnight strikes between the archfoes, hours after Donald Trump demanded the Islamic Republic of Iran's "unconditional surrender." The US president insists Washington has played no part in ally Israel's bombing campaign, but also warned Iran that his patience was wearing thin, as the conflict enters a sixth day.

Israeli strikes kill nearly 600 in Iran over 5 Days: Rights Group
A wave of Israeli airstrikes and missile-drone attacks over the past five days has killed at least 585 people in Iran, according to U.S.-based human rights organization Human Rights Activists. The group also reports more than 1,300 injuries as the conflict intensifies.

US announces closure of embassy in Jerusalem
The United States has announced the temporary closure of its embassy in Jerusalem from Wednesday, June 18, through Friday, June 20, due to the intensifying military conflict between Israel and Iran, reports AFP.

Russia calls for ending ‘illegal’ strikes on Iran
Russia has issued a sharp rebuke to Israel, demanding an immediate halt to what it calls “illegal attacks” on Iran’s nuclear facilities, reports CNN.

In a statement released Tuesday (June 17), the Russian Foreign Ministry warned that the strikes violate international law and could trigger a broader nuclear crisis.

Trump considering to join Israel to destroy nuclear sites in Iran
US President Donald Trump is considering joining Israel's strikes targeting Iran's underground nuclear sites, according to BBC's US partner CBS News reports.

Khamenei warns: "In the Name of Haider, the War Has Begun"
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a fiery response to threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring in a social media message: "In the name of the honorable Haider, the war has begun."

Human rights agency reports 452 deaths in Iran, health ministry confirms 224
The death toll from Israeli attacks in Iran continues to climb, but there is a notable discrepancy between the numbers reported by the human rights organization Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA) and those released by the Iranian government.

Israel-Iran tensions drive global oil prices higher
Ongoing missile exchanges between Israel and Iran in the Middle East have continued to drive up global oil prices. According to Reuters, international oil prices rose again on Tuesday (June 17).

Iran-Israel clashes continue for fifth day, three more killed
Even on the fifth day of the conflict, Israel continues its attacks on Iran. From Tuesday morning (June 17) until now, Iran’s defense forces (IDF) have reported that three people have been killed and four injured in the Israeli attacks.


21 Muslim countries condemn Israeli attack on Iran
Tensions in the Middle East have grown, and 21 Muslim countries, including Egypt—a key US ally—have strongly condemned Israel's attack on Iran. They have called for an immediate end to the conflict, a peaceful solution, and urgent measures to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.

Trump calls for a ‘real end’ to Iran nuclear issue amid Israel-Iran conflict
US President Donald Trump expressed his desire for a “real end” to the nuclear dispute with Iran and suggested that senior American officials might be sent to meet with the Islamic Republic as the Israel-Iran air conflict entered its fifth day.

Israel claims to kill top Iranian military commander in Tehran strike
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the elimination of Major General Ali Shadmani, head of the Khatam-al Anbiya (Air Defense Force) Central Headquarters and Iran’s War-Time Chief of Staff.

2 killed in Israeli attack on Iran’s state television
Two individuals, including a news editor and an administrative officer, were killed in an Israeli bombing attack on Iran’s state television channel IRIB, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

Trump calls for Tehran evacuation amid Israeli attacks
US President Donald Trump has urged residents of Tehran to leave after Israel hit the Iranian capital earlier on Monday with a barrage of heavy missile attacks at multiple locations.

Iran’s airspace will remain closed until noon: IRNA
Iran’s airspace will remain closed until 2 PM local time on Tuesday. The country’s official news agency IRNA has conveyed this information. Report by Al Jazeera.

Trump cuts G7 trip short due to rising Iran-Israel tensions
US President Donald Trump is leaving the G7 Summit in Canada ahead of schedule, citing escalating tensions between Iran and Israel in the Middle East. The decision was confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday, June 17.

US warship moves to Middle East, worldwide efforts underway to end Iran-Israel conflict
As Iran and Israel exchange attacks, a US aircraft carrier has begun its journey from the South China Sea toward the Middle East. Meanwhile, several countries—such as Russia, China, Turkey, and Venezuela—are actively working to de-escalate the conflict.

Pakistan shuts all borders with Iran
Pakistan has closed all its borders with Iran indefinitely, officials from Balochistan province confirmed this.

According to Al Jazeera, Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan, told AFP that borders in Chagai, Washuk, Panjgur, Ketch, and Ghadar districts have been closed. These districts share a border with Iran.

Iran-Israel conflict strands 40,000 foreign tourists as airspace closes
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has left approximately 40,000 foreign tourists stranded in Israel, following the indefinite closure of the country’s airspace due to Iranian missile attacks, according to Israel’s Ministry of Tourism, cited by Reuters.

Death toll rises to 24 in Israel following Iranian attacks
Iran launched extensive missile attacks overnight on Sunday, June 15, targeting residential areas in several Israeli cities, including the port city of Haifa, Tel Aviv, and surrounding towns. Israeli authorities report that at least eight people were killed in the latest strikes, bringing the total death toll since Friday to 24.

Yemen launches ballistic missile attack on Israel
Yemen has launched ballistic missiles targeting Israel, and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that their air defense systems are actively attempting to intercept them.

Iranian missiles hit US embassy in Israel amid escalating conflict
United States Embassy in Tel Aviv sustained minor damage following Iranian missile strikes overnight, as the Israel-Iran conflict escalated into its fourth consecutive day.

Iran's new attacks on Israel kills 4, wounds 100
Iran launches a new wave of attacks on Israel, killing at least four people in Tel Aviv and hitting the port city of Haifa, reports Al Jazeera.

According to Israel's ambulance and blood donation organisations, more than 100 people were injured in the attack.

Israeli strike kills 3 high-ranking commanders of IRGC
Three high-ranking commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence apparatus were killed on Sunday (June 15) in an Israeli airstrike, according to the Iranian news agency Tasnim.

Iran, Israel will 'Reach a Deal' to end conflict: Trump
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Iran and Israel will reach an agreement to end the ongoing conflict. He added that numerous phone calls and meetings are currently underway to achieve this goal.

Iran-Israel tit-for-tat attacks continue, nuclear talks with US cancelled
For the third consecutive day, Israel has been carrying out airstrikes inside Iran, prompting retaliatory drone and missile attacks from Tehran. The conflict has expanded beyond Iran, as Israel alleges that Houthi rebels in Yemen, backed by Iran, have also launched missiles targeting Israeli territory.

Iran arrests 2 alleged ‘Mossad’ agents
Iranian authorities have arrested two individuals accused of being members of Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, according to the country’s Tasnim news agency. The suspects, detained in Alborz province, were reportedly involved in manufacturing explosives and electronic devices.

Trump denies US involvement in attack on Iran
Former US President Donald Trump stated that the United States had no involvement in a recent attack on Iran, distancing Washington from growing military tensions between Israel and Tehran.

Iranian missile strikes kill 8, wounds hundreds across Israel
At least seven people were killed and more than 100 injured after Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel late Saturday night (June 14), reports CNN.

Iran reports downing third Israeli jet, two pilots in custody
Iran's Army has reported shooting down a third Israeli F-35 fighter jet, likely using Iranian-made air defence systems, the Tehran Times reported on Friday, citing national television. FE

IDF resumes striking targets in Tehran
Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles toward Israel on Friday night in retaliation for Israel's surprise attack early Friday.

Israel struck at the heart of the Iran's nuclear program, killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.

Pakistan calls for Muslim unity against Israel
Pakistan on Saturday vowed to “stand behind Iran” and called for Muslim unity against Israel after attacks on Iran, Anadolu reports.

Speaking at the National Assembly, Pakistan Defense Minister Khwaja Asif said that Muslim nations should now launch an initiative to show unity against Israel.

Iran threatens to attack US, UK and French bases if they help Israel
Iran has warned that it will attack US, UK and French bases and ships if they help protect Israel.

According to a BBC report through this threat, Tehran has made it clear that any outside state interfering in the ongoing campaign against Israel will push it directly on the path of war.

Tehran will burn if missile attacks continue: Israel
Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz on Saturday (June 14) warned that "Tehran will burn" if Iran fired more missiles at Israel, as the arch foes traded fire for a second day, reports AFP.

Israel shuts Ben Gurion Airport until further notice
Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport remained closed to all arrivals and departures and was to remain so “until further notice,” officials said Friday.

Meanwhile, Israel’s three major airlines moved their fleets out of the country to prevent them from being targeted in an Iranian attack.

Talks with US 'meaningless' after Israel attack: Iran
Iran said the dialogue with the US over Tehran's nuclear programme is "meaningless" after Israel's biggest-ever military strike, reports Reuters.

"The US acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing Israel to target Iran's territory," said Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.

Missile exchange between Iran and Israel leaves 3 dead, 85 injured
In the early hours of Saturday (June 14), Iran fired missiles in retaliation for an earlier Israeli strike, prompting a swift counterattack from Israel. The escalation left three Israeli woman dead and injured at least 85 people across both nations.

Explosions and fires were reported at Tehran’s airport and multiple buildings in Tel Aviv.

Israeli strikes on Tehran leave 78 dead, hundreds injured: Reports
Multiple Israeli airstrikes targeted Tehran early Friday, killing at least 78 people and injuring over 329, according to Iranian state media and local sources. The international news agency Anadolu Agency reported the figures, citing Iranian media outlets. Iran’s official news agency, Nour News, confirmed the death toll but stated that the numbers are preliminary.

Iran appoints Pakpour as new IRGC commander
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed Major General Mohammad Pakpour as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The announcement came on Friday after the recent Israeli attacks resulted in the death of the former IRGC commander, General Hossein Salami.

Israeli airstrikes on Iran trigger worldwide calls for restraint
The international community has condemned Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran, which targeted key nuclear and missile facilities and reportedly killed high-ranking Iranian officials, including Army Chief Mohammad Bagheri and Revolutionary Guards Commander Hossein Salami.

6 Iranian nuclear scientists killed in Israeli attacks
According to a report by Iran's Tasnim news agency, six Iranian nuclear scientists have been killed in a series of Israeli attacks.

The deceased scientists are Abdullah Minouchehr, Ahmad Reza Jolfaghari, Saeed Amir Hossein Fakhi, Motlabizadeh, Fereydoun Abbasi, and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranichi.

Iran begins retaliatory strike on Israel
Iran has launched a large-scale drone attack on Israel, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries following deadly Israeli strikes on Iranian soil.

According to a live report by the BBC, Iran fired at least 100 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) towards Israel overnight. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the launch and said air defence systems were activated to intercept the drones.

Iran’s top General Mohammad Bagheri killed in Israeli strike
Israeli airstrike on Iran's neuclear sites has killed General Mohammad Bagheri, the Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, according to Iranian state television.

The operation, reportedly codenamed “Operation Rising Lion,” targeted multiple military and nuclear facilities across Iran, including sites near the capital, Tehran. Israeli officials say the strikes were aimed at disrupting Iran’s nuclear weapons programme.

Israel to pay serious consequences for attacks: Iran
Iran has vowed a strong and decisive response to Israeli airstrikes that targeted multiple locations including Tehran and the Natanz nuclear facility early Friday (June 13), killing several senior Iranian officials, reports Reuters.

Major General Hossein Salami, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Fereydoun Abbasi, a senior nuclear scientist and former head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, were among those killed in the strikes, according to Iranian state media.

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli airstrikes on Iran
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, labelling the operation a "clear violation of international law and principles."

In a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, Riyadh described the assault as a "brutal attack" and called on the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to take urgent steps to halt Israeli aggression, reports Al Jazeera.

US is not involved in Israel's strike in Iran: Marco Rubio
US has said it is not involved in Israel's bombardment of Iranian nuclear sites, reports BBC.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement soon after the strikes began, saying, "We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Rubio said. "Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel."

Israeli strikes centered Iran's nuclear programme: Netanyahu
Israel launched a major strike on Iran early Friday (June 13), targeting key nuclear, missile, and military sites, reportedly killing two top Iranian commanders, reports CNN.

General Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of the country’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and one of Iran’s most powerful figures, was among those killed in the attacks, the IRGC confirmed. Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces and the country’s highest ranking military officer, was also killed, according to Iran’s state TV IRINN.

Israeli airstrike kills IRGC Commander Hossein Salami in Tehran
Iran's state media confirmed today that General Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tehran, reports Reuters.

The strike, which occurred overnight, targeted multiple facilities, including the IRGC headquarters and nuclear sites. Explosions and fires were reported in the vicinity, with Iranian authorities attributing the attack to Israel.