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Israel Iran Crisis News Live: Emergency services have been mobilized, and the Iranian military has reportedly been placed on high alert.
Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated into open threats and missile strikes, bringing the Middle East to the brink of war. (Pics: AFP)
Israel Iran Crisis News Live: The Middle East is on the brink of a dangerous escalation after Israel launched targeted strikes against what it described as key Iranian military and nuclear installations. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have confirmed that the “first stage” of their military operation is now complete, signalling a possible continuation of coordinated attacks. Among the high-profile casualties, Iran’s Army Chief and several top nuclear scientists are believed to have been eliminated in the strikes, dealing a severe blow to Tehran’s defence and nuclear command. Iran state media also reported civilian deaths, including women and children, in the strikes on residential areas of Tehran.
In response, Iran has declared a nationwide state of emergency, as explosions were reported across multiple provinces including Kermanshah, Lorestan, and parts of the capital. Emergency services have been mobilized, and the Iranian military is on high alert. The targeted killing of senior figures has further inflamed the already volatile situation, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
As the crisis intensifies, the Indian government has issued an advisory urging all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin in Iran to stay vigilant, avoid unnecessary movement, follow updates from the Indian Embassy, and adhere to local safety protocols.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has distanced Washington from the strikes, stating unequivocally that the US “was not involved” in Israel’s military action inside Iran
Israel-Iran Crisis Live: A Timeline Of Escalation
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.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: New Explosions Rock Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility
Fresh explosions have been reported at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, intensifying the already volatile situation following Israeli airstrikes. The blasts, which follow earlier strikes on key military and nuclear sites, have raised serious concerns over regional stability and the safety of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Tehran remains under a state of emergency.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: Trump To Convene Security Chiefs On Friday After Israel Strikes Iran
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.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: Oil Prices Surge Over 7% as Israel Strikes Iran, Fuelling Supply Fears, Says Report
Oil prices soared by more than 7% on Friday, reaching their highest levels in months after Israel confirmed it had struck Iran. The sharp escalation in Middle East tensions has sparked global concerns over potential disruptions to oil supply.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: Key Uranium Enrichment Facility In Central Iran 'Hit Several Times,' Says State Media
Israel’s strike on Friday targeted a major uranium enrichment facility in central Iran, hitting it multiple times, according to state television. The report stated that the Natanz enrichment site “has been hit several times,” with footage showing thick smoke rising from the area.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: Explosions Rock Tehran As Dozens Of Israeli Jets Hit Iran's Nuclear, Military Sites
Israel on Friday said it had struck Iranian nuclear targets to block Tehran from developing atomic weapons. According to Iran’s state TV, several explosions were heard in Tehran and the country’s air defence system was on full alert.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: India Advises Citizens In Iran To Stay Vigilant, Avoid Unnecessary Travel
Amid the escalating situation in Iran, the Indian government has issued an advisory urging all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin residing in the country to remain alert and avoid non-essential movement. The advisory also recommends closely following the Indian Embassy’s social media updates and adhering to safety protocols issued by local authorities.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: US Embassy In Israel Orders Staff To Take Shelter Amid Escalating Tensions
In light of the escalating security situation, the US Embassy in Israel has issued a directive for all American government employees and their family members to shelter in place until further notice, according to a State Department security alert.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: US Distances Itself from Israeli Strikes on Iran, Says No Involvement
As Israel carried out what it described as “pre-emptive strikes” on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities and reportedly eliminating a top Iranian general along with senior nuclear scientists, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio moved to distance Washington from the operation. In an official statement, Rubio clarified that the United States “was not involved” in the Israeli strikes inside Iranian territory.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: Second Round Of Israeli Airstrikes Against Iran Starts, Reports State Media
The Israel-Iran crisis deepened as a second wave of Israeli airstrikes was launched against targets in Iran, according to reports from Iranian state media. The renewed strikes come shortly after the initial phase of the offensive, which may have killed Iran’s Army Chief, multiple nuclear scientists.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: Fire, Smoke Seen At Iran Revolutionary Guards Command Site In Tehran, Reports State TV
Fire and smoke were reported at a key facility belonging to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in Tehran, following Israeli airstrikes, according to state television. “Flames and smoke are visible at the IRGC General Command Headquarters on Pirouzi Street in eastern Tehran,” state TV announced.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: Iran State Media Says Civilians Killed In Israel Strikes On Tehran
Israeli airstrikes on residential areas in Tehran on Thursday resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, according to Iranian state media. The official IRNA news agency reported that “a number of people, including women and children, were martyred in a residential complex in the capital.”
Israel Iran Crisis Live: Israel Claims Top Iranian Military Chief, Nuclear Scientists Killed In Airstrikes
Israel believes that its initial wave of airstrikes on Iran successfully eliminated several high-ranking figures, including Iran’s military chief, Mohammad Bagheri, key members of the military leadership, and senior nuclear scientists. According to a defence official, the targeted operation aimed to dismantle the core of Iran’s military and nuclear command structure in the very first phase of the offensive.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: Launched Pre-Emptive, Precise Strike On Nuclear Programmes, Says IDF
Dozens of Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets have completed the first phase of a coordinated operation, carrying out strikes on multiple military installations, including nuclear-related targets across various regions of Iran.
In a post on X, IDF said: “Today, Iran stands closer than ever to acquiring a nuclear weapon. The prospect of weapons of mass destruction under the control of the Iranian regime poses a grave existential threat not only to the State of Israel but also to global security.”
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— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 13, 2025
Israel Iran Crisis Live: Iraq Closes Airspace, Suspends Flights At All Airports
Iraq closed its airspace and suspended air traffic across the country on Friday, state media said, after Israel said it carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear and military sites.
Israel Iran Crisis Live: Netanyahu Says Israel Struck At 'Heart Of Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Programme'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the recent airstrikes targeted the “heart of Iran’s nuclear enrichment programme,” marking a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between the two nations.
Speaking after the Israeli military confirmed the first phase of its operation, Netanyahu emphasized that the strikes were aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear capabilities and preventing what he described as a growing threat to regional and global security.
Israel Iran Conflict Live: Israel Military Says 'Completed First Stage' Of Strikes Against Iranian Military, Nuclear Targets
The Israeli military announced on Friday that it had concluded the “first stage” of a large-scale operation targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities.
“Moments ago, dozens of Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets completed the initial phase of the mission, carrying out strikes on numerous military objectives, including nuclear-related sites across various regions in Iran,” the statement from the military read.
