Iran-Israel conflict
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.
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.
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.
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."