Donald Trump has threatened to respond 'at levels never seen before' if Iran attacks US bases, as Tehran and Israel trade heavy blows overnight.
Posting on Truth Social, the US president said his forces had “nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight" but warned: “If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before.”
On Saturday, Iran warned that it would target US, UK or French bases in the region if they shot down missiles heading for Israel.
Israel and Iran continued to trade airstrikes and missiles overnight, with at least seven dead in Israel and an unknown number of casualties in Iran.
Israel targeted Iran’s Defence Ministry headquarters and a fire erupted at Shahran oil depot near Iran’s capital, after it was targeted in an Israeli attack, Iran said.
Air sirens were heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as casualties were reported from strikes on buildings in the Galilee region, northern Israel and Bar Yam, a city just south of Tel Aviv.
Iran had vowed "heavy and destructive" attacks following Israel’s surprise offensive three days ago.
Key points
- Trump threatens to respond with 'full strength' of military if Iran attacks US
- Israel and Iran target each other overnight
- Fire rages at oil depot near Tehran after Israeli strike
- Iran fires ballistic missiles towards Jerusalem
- Britain moving jets to Middle East to support regional security, Starmer says
Casualties grow after deadly strikes overnight
08:12
It’s mid-morning in both Israel and Iran, after both countries traded missile strikes overnight.
The official death toll remains unclear in both countries, but it has increased.
In Israel, emergency services have confirmed the deaths of at least seven people after Iranian strikes. Local media is reporting the death toll to be higher, at 10.
It is unclear where each confirmed death took place, but fatalities were reported in the northern town of Tamra, the city of Bat Yam, which is just south of Tel Aviv, and in western Galilee.
Iran has not reported any fatalities from the overnight strikes yet.
Iran has said 78 people were killed there on the first day of Israel's campaign on Friday, and scores more on the second, including 60 when a missile brought down a 14-storey apartment block in Tehran, where 29 of the dead were children.
Pictured: Fire rages at oil depot near Tehran after Israeli strike
08:03
A fire raged over night at Shahran oil depot, an oil refinery near Iran’s, after it was targeted in an Israeli attack overnight.
The Iranian government has said the situation is now “under control”.
Pictures show devastation of Iranian missiles
07:58
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Rhian Lubin
Israel and Iran target each other overnight
07:38
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Athena Stavrou
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday.
Where did Israel target?
A fire erupted at Shahran oil depot, an oil refinery near the capital, after it was targeted in an Israeli attack, Iran said.
It added the situation was under control.
The Israeli military said early on Sunday it had also targeted Iran's Defence Ministry headquarters in Tehran as well as sites it alleged were associated with Iran's nuclear programme around Tehran.
Where did Iran target?
Around 2:30 am local time the Israeli military warned of another incoming missile barrage and urged residents to seek shelter.
The sound of explosions echoed through Tel Aviv and Jerusalem,.
Israeli media said at least 35 people were missing after a strike hit Bat Yam, a city south of Tel Aviv, where a spokesperson said a missile hit an 8-storey building there.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Sunday that they targeted central Israel's Jaffa with several ballistic missiles in the last 24 hours, the first time an ally of Iran has joined the fray.
It was unclear how many buildings were hit overnight.
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed that Iranian missiles targeted fuel production facilities for Israeli fighter jets, something not acknowledged by Israel.
Trump threatens to respond with 'the full strength' of the military if Iran attacks US
07:14
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Athena Stavrou
Donald Trump has threatened to respond 'at levels never seen before' if Iran attacks US bases.
Posting on Truth Social, the US president said his forces had “nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight".
He added: “If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before.
"However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!"
For context:
Israel and Iran traded airstrikes and missiles again overnight.
On Saturday, Iran warned that it would target US, UK or French bases in the region if they shot down missiles heading for Israel.
Girl, 13, killed in northern Israel
07:00
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Rhian Lubin
A 13-year-old girl was killed after Iranian missiles struck a residential building in the town of Tamra, in northern Israel, according to CNN.
A “weapon falling in a direct hit” killed three women and the teenager, according to the network.
Three more were killed in the city of Bat Yam, according to the national emergency service Magen David Adom and Israeli police.
'Tehran is burning' - Israeli defence minister
06:00
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Rhian Lubin
“Tehran is burning,” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a post on X in the early hours of Sunday.
His message comes as Israel and Iran both unleashed a wave of fresh strikes on one another.
טהרן בוערת
— ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) June 14, 2025
Countries trade strikes in overnight attacks
05:03
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Rhian Lubin, AP
Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday, with direct strikes targeting its energy industry and Defense Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of missiles blamed for the deaths of four people.
The simultaneous strikes represented the latest salvo since a surprise attack by Israel two days earlier aimed at decimating Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
New explosions boomed across Tehran as Iranian missiles entered Israel’s skies in an attack that Israeli emergency officials said killed four people in an apartment building in the Galilee region.
Casualty figures weren’t immediately available in Iran, where Israel targeted its Defense Ministry headquarters in Tehran as well as sites that it alleged were associated with the country’s nuclear program.
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed that Iranian missiles targeted fuel production facilities for Israeli fighter jets, something not acknowledged by Israel.
Watch | Iran launches fresh missile barrage towards Jerusalem after vowing "destructive" attacks
04:00
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Jabed Ahmed
Pictured | Missile barrage on Israel
03:00
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Jabed Ahmed
ICYMI: Woman dead after strikes on Northern Israel
02:00
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Jabed Ahmed
A woman in her 20s has died after Irani missile strikes on Northern Israel.
Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) said the woman, who was pulled from the rubble, was in a two-storey house in Western Galilee.
It added 14 people were injured from the strikes.
Seven people are being taken to hospital, MDA said.
One person was in critical condition and the others had "degrees of injury".
Full report | World looks on in horror as Israel and Iran bombard each other with strikes
01:00
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Jabed Ahmed
Watch | Netanyhu says Israel 'ready to deal blows' to Iran that they cannot even imagine'
Saturday 14 June 2025 23:59
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Jabed Ahmed
Iran says Israeli energy and military sites hit in latest strikes
Saturday 14 June 2025 23:48
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Jabed Ahmed
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for a wave of missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory, saying key infrastructure had been targeted.
According to state television, the Guards said Iranian missiles and drones had struck elements of Israel’s energy infrastructure.
In an official statement, the force added that facilities used for fighter jet fuel production were also among the targets.
The statement included a warning to Israel, saying that if hostilities continued, Iran’s response “will become heavier and more extensive.”
Iranian defence ministry hit in Israeli strike - reports
Saturday 14 June 2025 23:36
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Jabed Ahmed
The Tasnim News Agency reported that an Israeli strike had targeted the country’s defence ministry in Tehran.
According to the outlet, one of the ministry’s headquarters buildings in the Nobaniad area sustained slight damage in the attack.
It also said the ministry’s Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research was hit in a separate strike.
Wrap of today’s events: Israel and Iran trade fresh strikes
Saturday 14 June 2025 23:10
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Jabed Ahmed
Israel and Iran launch new attacks
Tensions escalated late on Saturday as both Israel and Iran carried out fresh strikes. Israel targeted Tehran and the South Pars gas field – the world’s largest – marking the first hit on Iran’s energy infrastructure.
Iran responded with missile and drone launches, including strikes on northern Israel.
Civilian casualties mount on both sides
Iran said 78 people were killed on the first day of Israel’s campaign, and dozens more – including 29 children – on the second day when a missile hit a residential tower in Tehran.
In Israel, a woman in her 20s was killed and 13 others injured when a missile struck a home in the north.
Nuclear talks collapse amid ongoing bombardment
A planned round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman was cancelled after Iran accused Israel of “barbarous” attacks.
Tehran has suspended diplomatic engagement, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi saying talks could not continue while under assault.
Energy fears rise as gas field hit, Strait of Hormuz under review
Iran halted some production at the South Pars gas field following an Israeli strike that triggered a fire.
Iranian General Esmail Kosari said Tehran is reviewing whether to close the Strait of Hormuz – a key route for global oil shipments.
Netanyahu vows more to come, urges Iranian uprising
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the current attacks were “nothing compared” to what Iran would face in the coming days. He called on the Iranian people to rise up against the regime.
Calls for restraint grow
Human rights group B’Tselem criticised Israel’s leadership for choosing war over diplomacy. Meanwhile, fears persist that the conflict could engulf the wider region if Iran’s allies retaliate or if international powers intervene.
Watch live | Iran launches fresh missile barrage on Jerusalem
Saturday 14 June 2025 22:34
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Jabed Ahmed
Woman dead after strikes on Northern Israel
Saturday 14 June 2025 22:33
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Jabed Ahmed
A woman in her 20s has died after Irani missile strikes on Northern Israel.
Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) said the woman, who was pulled from the rubble, was in a two-storey house in Western Galilee.
It added 14 people were injured from the strikes.
Seven people are being taken to hospital, MDA said.
One person was in critical condition and the others had "degrees of injury".
Iran says Shahran oil depot targeted in Israeli attack
Saturday 14 June 2025 22:10
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Jabed Ahmed
Iran said the Shahran oil depot in Tehran was targeted in an Israeli attack on Saturday but that the "situation was under control".
"The fuel volume in the targeted tank was not high, and the situation is fully under control," Iran's oil ministry said according to SHANA news agency.
Watch | Projectiles From Iranian Missile Attack Flash In The Sky Over Jerusalem
Saturday 14 June 2025 22:07
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Jabed Ahmed
Pictured | Iran fires ballistic missiles towards Jerusalem
Saturday 14 June 2025 21:56
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Jabed Ahmed
Lammy calls for de-escalation in conversation with Israeli counterpart
Saturday 14 June 2025 21:53
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Jabed Ahmed
Foreign secretary David Lammy has said he had spoken to his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar and expressed concern for civilians in Israel.
"I reiterated the UK's call for a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East," Mr Lammy said in a post on social media platform X.
"Now is the time for restraint, calm and a return to diplomacy," he added.
Israeli military says missiles launched from Iran toward Israel
Saturday 14 June 2025 21:52
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Jabed Ahmed
The Israeli military said it identified missiles launched from Iran towards Israel, and systems were operating to intercept them.
"The public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice," the military said in a statement.
Israeli military instructs residents to stay close to shelters
Saturday 14 June 2025 21:12
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Lucy Leeson
The Israeli military has instructed residents to enter protected spaces and remain there until further notice.
The warning comes as state TV reports Iran has started fresh missile strikes against Israel.
Earlier today Iran's state TV said that "heavy and destructive" attacks by Iran against Israel were expected within the coming hours, as the Israeli military continues to strike several targets across Iran.
Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, said Israel’s campaign would intensify, while Tehran called off nuclear talks that Washington had held out as the only way to halt the bombing.
Von der Leyen says she and Trump discussed Middle East and Ukraine
Saturday 14 June 2025 20:55
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Jabed Ahmed
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she held a call with former US President Donald Trump ahead of the G7 Summit, focusing on global tensions and transatlantic cooperation.
In a post on X, Ms von der Leyen said they discussed the “tense geopolitical situation” in the Middle East and the need for close coordination to manage the impact on global energy markets.
The two also spoke about the war in Ukraine, with Ms von der Leyen stressing the “imperative for a ceasefire” and the importance of maintaining pressure on Russia.
She added that they reviewed ongoing EU-US trade negotiations, reaffirming Brussels’ commitment to reaching a deal before 9 July.
Watch | Netanyhu says Israel 'ready to deal blows' to Iran that they cannot even imagine'
Saturday 14 June 2025 20:48
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Jabed Ahmed
Turkey sees nuclear negotiations only way to resolve Israel-Iran conflict, Erdogan tells Trump
Saturday 14 June 2025 20:21
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Jabed Ahmed
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan told US President Donald Trump that Turkey sees nuclear negotiations as the only way to resolve the conflict between Israel and Iran.
According to a statement by his office, Erdogan told Trump that Turkey supports the US view that nuclear negotiations should continue to resolve the dispute and Ankara is ready to do its part to prevent an uncontrolled escalation.
Trump says 'war in Israel-Iran should end'
Saturday 14 June 2025 20:18
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Jabed Ahmed
US President Donald Trump has said "this war in Israel-Iran should end”.
"The call (between Trump and Putin) lasted approximately 1 hour. He feels, as do I, this war in Israel-Iran should end, to which I explained, his war should also end," Trump said on Truth Social.
Iraq urges US to prevent Israeli aircraft from using Iraqi airspace to strike Iran
Saturday 14 June 2025 19:59
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Jabed Ahmed
Iraq called on the United States to prevent Israeli aircraft from breaching Iraqi airspace to carry out attacks against Iran, citing bilateral agreements and international law.
"The Iraqi government urges the United States to uphold its responsibilities under the agreements signed between the two countries and prevent aircraft belonging to the Zionist entity from once again violating Iraqi airspace," military spokesman Sabah al-Numan said in a statement.
Iran's state TV says 'heavy and destructive' attacks by Iran against Israel expected within hours
Saturday 14 June 2025 19:34
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Jabed Ahmed
Iran's state TV said that "heavy and destructive" attacks by Iran against Israel were expected within the coming hours, as the Israeli military continues to strike several targets across Iran.
Full report | World looks on in horror as Israel and Iran bombard each other with strikes
Saturday 14 June 2025 19:27
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Jabed Ahmed
Our Political Editor David Maddox and Political Correspondent Archie Mitchell report:
Gas output suspended at part of Iran's South Pars gas field after Israeli attack
Saturday 14 June 2025 18:57
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Jabed Ahmed
Gas production has been suspended from part of Iran's South Pars field following an Israeli attack on the site on Saturday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
"Due to a fire in one of the four units of Phase 14 of South Pars, the production of 12 million cubic metres of gas from the Phase 14 platform has been temporarily halted until this section of the refinery is brought back into operation," Tasnim said.
The strike had resulted in a fire which the Iranian oil ministry said was later extinguished.
The giant South Pars field, located in the southern Bushehr province, is one of Iran's two main hydrocarbon production facilities.
Macron warns of regional instability and urges Iran to avoid escalation
Saturday 14 June 2025 18:38
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Jabed Ahmed
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned of a “serious risk of destabilisation” in the Middle East during a phone call with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian.
Amid rising tensions, Mr Macron called on Iran not to target French diplomatic facilities or nationals in the region “under any circumstances”, and pressed for immediate de-escalation.
He also demanded the release of two French citizens, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who have been detained in Iran for more than three years. He described their continued imprisonment as “unacceptable”.
Addressing Iran’s nuclear programme, Mr Macron said the issue remains a “serious concern” and urged Tehran to resume negotiations as the only viable path to avoiding further conflict.
“We stand ready to contribute and to mobilise all our efforts to achieve that goal,” he said.
IAEA says four buildings hit in Friday attack on Iran's Isfahan nuclear site
Saturday 14 June 2025 18:29
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Jabed Ahmed
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that four critical buildings at the Isfahan nuclear site in Iran had been damaged in an attack on Friday, including a uranium conversion facility and a fuel plate fabrication plant.
"As in Natanz, no increase in off-site radiation expected," the agency said in a post on X.
Britain moving jets to Middle East to support regional security, Starmer says
Saturday 14 June 2025 18:04
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Jabed Ahmed
Britain is moving additional military assets, including fighter jets, to the Middle East to provide support across the region, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
"We are moving assets to the region, including jets, and that is for contingency support in the region," Sir Keir said.
Britain already has fighter jets in the Middle East as part of an operation to counter threats in Iraq and Syria.
Crews began deployment preparations on Friday morning, when it was clear the situation in the region was deteriorating, a spokesperson for the prime minister said.
Further refuelling aircraft from British bases have been deployed, and additional fighter jets will be sent, the spokesperson added.
Netanyahu thanks Trump for support
Saturday 14 June 2025 17:59
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Jabed Ahmed
Benjamin Netanyahu sent effusive birthday wishes to Donald Trump, praising him as a staunch ally as Israel continued to bombard Iran.
“Happy Birthday to you, President Donald J. Trump,” Netanyahu said in a statement.
"You’ve been an extraordinary leader, decisive, courageous, with a clear vision and clear action. You have done great things for Israel."
With Israeli warplanes attacking sites linked to Iran's atomic programme, Netanyahu framed the operation as part of a broader struggle between free societies and a “criminal regime in Iran” that seeks to export violence across the world.
"Our enemy is your enemy and by doing what we're doing, we're dealing with something that will threaten all of us sooner or later. Our victory will be your victory," Netanyahu wrote.
Iran has repeatedly denied Western accusations that it has covertly sought to develop nuclear bombs and it has accused the U.S. of being complicit inIsrael's attacks this week – something Washington has rejected.
Pictured | Iranian strike on Rishon LeZion
Saturday 14 June 2025 17:29
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Jabed Ahmed
Kremlin says Putin and Trump held ‘meaningful’ call on Middle East and Iran
Saturday 14 June 2025 17:19
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Jabed Ahmed
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a 50-minute phone call to discuss the crisis in the Middle East, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
In comments reported by Russian state media, Mr Ushakov said the conversation was “meaningful and very useful”, with both leaders exchanging views on the Israeli-Iranian conflict and the broader regional situation.
During the call, Mr Putin reportedly condemned Israel’s ongoing military operations against Iran and raised concerns about regional stability.
The two men also discussed the potential to revive negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.
“Putin and Trump did not rule out returning to talks on the Iranian nuclear deal,” Mr Ushakov said.
Mr Ushakov added that Mr Putin reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to continue peace talks with Ukraine after 22 June, a position he reportedly reiterated during the conversation with Mr Trump.
Erdogan tells Iranian president Israel aiming to sabotage nuclear talks
Saturday 14 June 2025 17:19
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Jabed Ahmed
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian that Benjamin Netanyahu was trying to set the region on fire and to sabotage nuclear talks with attacks on Iran.
A statement by his office said Erdogan had also told Pezeshkian that Israel's attacks aimed to divert attention from what he called a genocide in Gaza.
Israeli military says ‘road to Tehran is open’ after deep strikes in Iran
Saturday 14 June 2025 16:59
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Jabed Ahmed
The Israeli military has said it has achieved aerial superiority over Tehran following a major wave of airstrikes across Iran as part of “Operation Rising Lion”.
IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin said more than 150 targets and 400 individual assets were hit in the past 24 hours, including missile systems, command sites, and a key nuclear facility near Isfahan.
“Our aircraft flew unencumbered the entire way to the surprise strike,” Defrin said. “The road to Tehran is open.”
The overnight strikes involved more than 70 fighter jets and drones operating deep inside Iranian airspace for over two hours, he said.
Dozens of aircraft are now operating “freely” over Tehran, according to the Israeli military.
“This is the deepest range we’ve ever reached in Iran,” he said. “Tehran is no longer immune.”
Defrin also confirmed that Israeli forces struck a site used for enriched uranium reconversion, calling it a major blow to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
He said three civilians were killed and 76 injured by Iranian missile fire in Israel the previous day, and urged the public not to share footage or locations of rocket impacts.
Sunday's US-Iran nuclear talks cancelled, Oman says
Saturday 14 June 2025 16:42
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Jabed Ahmed
The latest round of US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Sunday in Muscat will not take place, following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Oman, which has been mediating the talks, announced the cancellation.
"Diplomacy and dialogue remain the only pathway to lasting peace,” Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said on X.
Israel strikes infrastructure at South Pars gas field, Iranian media reports
Saturday 14 June 2025 16:31
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Jabed Ahmed
Iranian media has reported fire breaking out after Israel bombed infrastructure at the South Pars gas field in southern Bushehr province.
We will bring you the latest updates as it becomes clearer.
Turkey's Erdogan tells Saudi Crown Prince: Israel under Netanyahu greatest threat to regional stability
Saturday 14 June 2025 16:24
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Jabed Ahmed
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan has told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman that the attack on Iran demonstrated that Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu's government was the greatest threat to regional stability
In a phone call, Erdogan told the Saudi Crown Prince that Israel must be stopped to reduce tensions and the nuclear dispute could only be resolved by negotiations, a statement from Erdogan's office said.
A potentially devastating war could create waves of irregular migration to all countries in the region, Erdogan also said.
Netanyahu: Israel will strike 'every site and every target of the Ayatollahs' regime'
Saturday 14 June 2025 15:57
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Athena Stavrou
Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will “hit every site and target of the Ayatollahs' regime”.
The Israeli prime minister claimed on Saturday that the strikes on Iran had set their nuclear program back, possibly by years, and that heavier blows were yet to come.
"We will hit every site and every target of the Ayatollahs' regime and what they have felt so far is nothing compared with what they will be handed in the coming days," Netanyahu said in a video message.
He added that the military was now destroying Iran's ability to manufacture ballistic missiles.
German government warns against further escalation in Middle East
Saturday 14 June 2025 15:50
Germany said on Saturday that the danger of further escalation in the Middle East is real and that Iran's nuclear programme poses a threat not just to Israel but also to Saudi Arabia and the stability of the entire region.
The foreign ministry issued its statement on X after a visit by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to Saudi Arabia where he met with his counterpart.
The situation in the Middle East has escalated dramatically overnight. Israel has carried out targeted strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran is responding with hundreds of drone attacks on Israel. This development is more than alarming. @AussenMinDE 1/3 pic.twitter.com/emeES6Uvpp
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 13, 2025
Mapped: Where Iranian and Israeli missiles have struck as Middle East tensions escalate
Saturday 14 June 2025 15:37
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Athena Stavrou
Latest pictures from Tel Aviv
Saturday 14 June 2025 15:20
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Athena Stavrou
Briton stranded in Jerusalem during Iran attacks says city ‘like a ghost town’
Saturday 14 June 2025 14:59
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Athena Stavrou
A British grandfather stranded in Jerusalem during a wave of Iranian missile attacks has described the city as a “ghost town” and said he feels “abandoned” by the Foreign Offic