Israel-Iran Conflict LIVE: Israeli Strikes Kill 78, Injure 329; Tehran Vows 'Powerful Response'

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani expressed to senior US officials that Israel’s strikes on Iran constituted a “flagrant violation of international law,” according to a statement from his office.

Al-Sudani conveyed his concerns during a Friday meeting with US Embassy Charge d’Affaires Steven Fagin and General Kevin Leahy, the commander of the US-led coalition against the Islamic State group.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, calling them a “blatant provocation” and a violation of international law.

In a statement shared on X, Erdogan implied that the assault was intended to shift focus from Israel’s ongoing operations in Gaza. “The attacks by (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu and his network of massacre that are igniting our entire region must be prevented,” he wrote.

Israel announced the temporary closure of several embassies around the world, including key diplomatic missions in the United States and the United Kingdom.

In an official statement, authorities cited “recent developments” as the reason for the shutdowns but did not elaborate on the nature of the threat or how long the closures would last.

In an interview with ABC News, US President Donald Trump described the Israeli strikes on Iran as “excellent” and hinted at the possibility of further attacks.

“I think it’s been excellent. We gave them a chance and they didn’t take it,” Trump told ABC. “They got hit hard, very hard. They got hit about as hard as you’re going to get hit. And there’s more to come, a lot more.”

Iran has confirmed that it has “decided to impose temporary restrictions” on internet access across the country following recent attacks by Israel.

The announcement was made by Iran’s Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology in a statement published Friday by the state-run IRNA news agency.

US President Donald Trump called on Iran to negotiate a deal regarding its nuclear program, stating that there was still an opportunity to avoid further conflict with Israel.

“There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come to an end,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “Just do it before it’s too late,” he added.

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Huthi rebels on Friday condemned Israel’s wave of airstrikes on Iranian targets, expressing strong support for Tehran’s right to respond and to advance its nuclear ambitions.

“We support Iran’s full and legitimate right to defend itself and to develop its nuclear programme,” the Huthis’ political bureau said in a statement posted on Telegram. They called the Israeli attacks “brutal aggression” and affirmed Iran’s right to respond “by all possible means.”

Iran Israel War News Live Updates: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, calling the attack “unprovoked” and “deeply alarming.” In a post on X, he extended condolences to the Iranian people over the loss of lives and warned that such actions could further destabilise an already volatile region.

“This grave and highly irresponsible act risks further de-stabilising an already volatile region,” Sharif said. He urged the international community and the United Nations to act swiftly to prevent further escalation that could threaten regional and global peace.

Iran Israel War News Live: Iran said on Friday that Israel’s deadly attacks highlighted the necessity of advancing its uranium enrichment and missile programmes.

“In dealing with a predatory regime like this, only the language of power is effective,” the Iranian government said in a statement. “The world now more clearly understands Iran’s insistence on its right to nuclear technology, enrichment, and missile capabilities.”

Iran Israel War News Live Updates: Jordan has declared it will not permit any violation of its airspace and firmly rejected being drawn into regional hostilities, following Israel’s airstrikes on Iran on Friday.

“Jordan has not and will not allow any violation of its airspace, reaffirming that the Kingdom will not be a battleground for any conflict,” government spokesperson Mohammad Momani told AFP. The statement comes amid heightened tensions, recalling Jordan’s interception of multiple drones and missiles fired by Iran at Israel in October 2024.

Iran Israel War News Live Updates: Israeli strikes on Iran are expected to persist over the coming days, defence sources told The Jerusalem Post on Friday morning.

According to the report, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have launched an extended campaign, with dozens of aircraft participating in a sweeping initial wave that targeted multiple military installations and nuclear sites across Iran.

Sources confirmed that the offensive had not ceased following the first strikes.

Iran Israel War News Live Updates: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday hailed the Israeli strikes on Iran as “very successful,” describing them as the initial phase of a wider military campaign against the Islamic Republic.

“We carried out a very successful opening strike, and with God’s help, we will achieve much more,” Netanyahu said in a video message. He earlier indicated that the offensive would continue for “many days.”

Iran Israel War News Live Updates: Iran has declared that the United States will be held “responsible for the consequences” of Israel’s deadly strikes on multiple cities and nuclear sites across the country on Friday.

“The Zionist regime’s aggressive actions against Iran could not have occurred without the coordination and approval of the United States,” the Iranian foreign ministry stated, warning that the US bears responsibility for the “dangerous impact and consequences” of what it called Israel’s reckless adventurism.

Iran Israel War News Live Updates: The United States still plans to hold talks with Iran on Sunday, despite Israel’s large-scale assault on the Islamic Republic, a US official said.

“We still intend to have talks Sunday,” the official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: The IAEA is closely monitoring the deeply concerning situation unfolding in Iran, informed the agency’s Director General.

“We can confirm that the Natanz nuclear facility was among the targets. The Agency is in contact with Iranian authorities to assess radiation levels and remains in touch with our inspectors on the ground.”

Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a fiery response to Israel’s recent airstrikes, condemning the attacks on residential areas as a revelation of Israel’s “evil nature.”

Warning of consequences, Khamenei declared that the regime must expect “severe punishment” and vowed that the powerful hand of Iran’s armed forces “will not abandon Israel.” He concluded with a grim warning: “Israel has prepared for itself a bitter, painful fate—and it will certainly receive it.”

Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: The Indian rupee is likely to open below the 86 mark against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by a sharp rise in oil prices and a global sell-off in risk assets following Israel’s strikes on Iran. The 1-month non-deliverable forward suggests an opening range between 86.02 and 86.10, compared to 85.60 in the previous session.

Brent crude surged 11%, US equity futures dropped 1.8%, and rising safe-haven demand strengthened the US dollar. “The real concern isn’t just today’s oil spike, but the possibility of a sustained rally if Middle East tensions escalate,” said a currency trader at a Mumbai-based bank. He added that while the 86.00–86.10 zone is a key support for the rupee, holding that level “will be challenging.”

Iran-Israel War News Live Updates:

October 7, 2023: Hamas, backed by Iran, launched a deadly attack in southern Israel, killing over 1,100 people. Israel began a major military campaign in Gaza.

October 17, 2023: Iran’s Supreme Leader warned of broader regional conflict if Israel continued its campaign. Hezbollah opened a second front in northern Israel.

Dec 2023 – Mar 2024: Israel escalated strikes on IRGC operatives in Syria, killing several senior commanders.

April 1, 2024: Israel bombed Iran’s consulate annex in Damascus, killing Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi. Iran vowed revenge.

April 13–14, 2024: Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on Israel, firing 300+ drones and missiles. Nearly all were intercepted.

April 19, 2024: Israel responded by bombing a radar site near Isfahan.

July 31, 2024: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran.

Sept 2024: Israel killed senior Hezbollah leaders, including Hassan Nasrallah, and IRGC deputy commander Abbas Nilforoushan in Beirut.

Oct 1, 2024: Iran fired 200 ballistic missiles at Israel.

Oct 26, 2024: Israel launched ‘Days of Repentance,’ striking 20+ Iranian-linked sites.

Jan–Mar 2025: Fighting intensified across multiple proxy fronts—Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, and militias in Syria/Iraq.

Apr–Jun 2025: Israel accused Iran of crossing the nuclear threshold. The IAEA reported declining transparency.

June 13, 2025: Israel launched Operation Rising Lion. Key nuclear and military targets hit. Iran may have lost top officials. The world watches to see what comes next.

Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump is set to attend a Security Council meeting on Friday morning, the White House announced, following Israel’s large-scale strikes on Iran that have intensified fears of a wider regional conflict.

According to his schedule, the high-level meeting—bringing together top security officials from across the US government—will take place at 11:00 am (1500 GMT) in the White House Situation Room. Trump has not yet issued any public statement on the escalating situation.