Iran-Israel tensions escalate LIVE UPDATES: Israel-Iran conflict enters Day 5; Trump seeks complete end to hostilities, not just ceasefire
China urges citizens to leave Iran 'as soon as possible'
Israel says Iranian missiles hit both civil, military targets
Trump seeks complete end to hostilities, not just ceasefire
India has issued a fresh advisory for its citizens in Iran while urging them to move out of Tehran as soon as possible as the Iranian capital is under heavy attack from Israeli drones and missiles. The Ministry of External Affairs further said that some Indian nationals have already been facilitated through the border with Armenia. Read more
G7 leaders in a joint statement issued on Tuesday reaffirmed their support for Israel and contended that Iran can never have nuclear weapons as it is the principle source of regional instability and terror. "We affirm that Israel has the right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for Israel’s security... We have consistently maintained that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon."
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Fox News on Monday that despite rising tensions between US ally Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump continues to seek a nuclear agreement with Tehran.
When asked on Fox News' "Jesse Watters Primetime" if Trump remains focused on a nuclear deal, to which Hegseth responded, "Of course."
Tehran has asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman to press US President Donald Trump to use his influence on Israel to agree to an immediate ceasefire with Iran in return for Iranian flexibility in nuclear negotiations
The Ministry of External Affairs has set up control rooms and emergency contact numbers in both Iran and Israel for Indians stranded amid the crisis.
Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, Donald Trump was due to leave the Group of Seven summit in Canada later on Monday, a day early, due to the Middle East situation, the White House said. Meanwhile he has also urged all the Iranians to leave the country immediately.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have issued a warning to residents in Tehran ahead of potential strikes. People have been urged to evacuate immediately, as the Israeli military is expected to target an Iranian regime military facility located in District 3 of the Iranian capital in the coming hours.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that if the United States fails to restrain Israel from launching further attacks, Iran will be compelled to respond more forcefully. According to Iran's state news agency IRNA, President Pezeshkian issued this warning through Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.
This is not the first warning from Iran. The country had earlier stated that it would take retaliatory measures if Israeli operations continued.
???? Since this morning, the IAF identified several trucks containing weapons, including surface-to-air missile launchers, advancing from western Iran toward Tehran, while attempting to escape IDF strikes. However, we struck the trucks, neutralizing the weapons and launchers. pic.twitter.com/ow0KlMMVZt
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 16, 2025
Iran’s Fars news agency says "an Israeli attack has targeted a military base in western Tehran". Besides, explosions have also been heard in eastern parts of the capital.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel is “on the path to victory,” asserting that the country’s air force now controls the skies over Tehran. During a high-profile visit to Tel Nof airbase alongside Defence Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir, Netanyahu outlined Israel’s ongoing military objectives.
“We are on our way to achieving our two key goals: eliminating the nuclear threat and eliminating the missile threat,” he said, as quoted by Israeli media.
Netanyahu issued a stark warning to the citizens of Tehran, urging them to evacuate the Iranian capital. “We are taking action,” he stated firmly, signaling further escalation in the conflict.
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Organisers of the Paris Air Show have shut down the exhibition stands of several Israeli defence companies, citing violations related to displaying "offensive weapons." Black walls were erected around five firms, including major players like Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Rafael, and Elbit Systems.
The ongoing war in Gaza has reached a devastating milestone, with at least 55,104 Palestinians confirmed killed since Israel launched its offensive on October 7, 2023. The figures, released by the Palestinian Ministry of Health and verified by the Gaza Government Media Office, reflect the catastrophic human toll of the nearly 20-month-long conflict.
Officials warn that the actual death toll could be significantly higher, as thousands remain buried under rubble across the besieged enclave. The conflict intensified further after Israel broke the ceasefire on March 18, 2025. Since then, at least 4,821 Palestinians have been killed in renewed airstrikes and ground operations. Additionally, nearly 1,000 more either succumbed to previous injuries or were recovered from beneath collapsed buildings.
During the temporary ceasefire period between January 19 and March 17, 2025, there were 170 confirmed deaths, with 2,200 more either dying from earlier wounds or being discovered beneath the debris.
The bloodiest period remains the first phase of the war, spanning October 7, 2023 to January 18, 2025, during which at least 46,913 Palestinians lost their lives.
A satellite-based damage analysis of Gaza shows widespread destruction across North Gaza, Gaza City, Deir el-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah, indicating the immense scale of bombardment that has leveled entire neighbourhoods.
The war’s humanitarian consequences have drawn international condemnation, but no meaningful ceasefire appears in sight. As of June 12, 2025, the situation on the ground remains dire, with ongoing airstrikes, shortages of medical supplies, and restricted access to humanitarian aid.
The European Union has firmly ruled out Russia as a credible mediator in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, following US President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting President Vladimir Putin could assume such a role.
“Russia has zero credibility as a mediator in this situation,” EU spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said in a statement on Monday. He cited a recent strategic partnership agreement between Moscow and Tehran, highlighting their growing cooperation in key areas, including defense and foreign policy. “Given this alignment, Russia cannot be considered an impartial or objective actor,” he added.
Trump, during an interview with ABC News on Sunday, revealed that Putin had expressed willingness to mediate. “He is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it,” Trump said, suggesting he was open to the idea of Russian involvement in brokering peace.
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Pakistan has temporarily closed all border entry points with Iran across Balochistan province, suspending cross-border movement until further notice, provincial officials confirmed on Monday.
Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior Balochistan government official, said the suspension affects border operations in five key districts — Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech, and Gwadar — all of which share boundaries with Iran.
Attaul Munim, an official stationed at one of the Chaghi border posts, said the closure applies only to pedestrian and civilian movement. "Entry into Iran has been halted for now," he stated, adding that the restrictions are indefinite.
However, Munim clarified that trade and commercial exchanges remain unaffected. "There is no restriction on cargo or business-related activities," he said.
Iran-Israel tensions escalate: The ongoing military confrontation between Israel and Iran has entered its fourth consecutive day on Monday, showing no signs of de-escalation. The situation intensified after Israel expanded its surprise military campaign, which reportedly included a strike on the world’s largest natural gas field and key defense targets in Iran.
According to the Israeli military, early Sunday saw a direct strike on the Iranian Defence Ministry’s headquarters in Tehran. The IDF further claimed it had hit several strategic sites around the capital allegedly linked to Iran’s nuclear weapons development efforts.
Iran's retaliatory missile barrages have claimed the lives of at least 24 civilians in Israel since the conflict escalated on Friday, as confirmed by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.
In a related development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed in an interview with Fox News that Iran’s Islamic regime allegedly viewed US President Donald Trump as a direct threat to its nuclear ambitions and even plotted his assassination.
Adding to the geopolitical intrigue, a senior US official disclosed that Trump had previously blocked an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, despite Israeli intelligence claiming they had a viable opportunity.
Meanwhile, diplomatic sources have informed that Iran has firmly rejected any proposal for a ceasefire while under active Israeli attack. Mediators from Qatar and Oman have been unable to broker a pause in hostilities, raising alarm over the potential for a broader regional conflict.
The situation remains fluid as both sides continue to exchange missile fire, and global powers monitor the crisis closely.
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- With inputs from agencies
