⚠️ LIVE: Day 10 – Israeli Strikes Expand as Iran’s Air Defenses Struggle
This live thread delivers real-time updates, satellite assessments, and battlefield confirmations from across the Middle East.
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🔴 Live Updates – Day 10 (Newest First)
📍 11:37 PM – Israeli military says it has completed a new wave of airstrikes in Tehran and western Iran.
📍 11:37 PM – IDF confirms it targeted a surface-to-air missile launch site in the heart of Tehran.
📍 11:30 PM – Al Jazeera releases satellite imagery showing U.S. missile damage to Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility.
📍 11:25 PM – Gaza: Two killed and 15 injured after an Israeli strike on a home in the Al-Karama neighborhood, according to medical sources.
📍 11:24 PM – U.S. representative to the UN Security Council: Iran must be called upon to stop its pursuit of nuclear weapons and its aim to eliminate Israel.
📍 11:22 PM – U.S. urges the UN Security Council to pressure Iran to halt nuclear ambitions.
📍 11:21 PM – Iran: Two people killed in three drone strikes on Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province.
📍 11:16 PM – Israeli drone strike reported on the outskirts of Al-Adessa town in southern Lebanon.
📍 11:16 PM – U.S. defends actions in UN: “It’s time to decisively protect our ally, citizens, and interests.”
📍 11:15 PM – U.S. warns Iran in UN: Any direct or proxy attack will be met with devastating retaliation.
📍 11:13 PM – U.S. to UN: Iran’s facilities were targeted to dismantle its nuclear capabilities.
📍 11:13 PM – Russia condemns U.S. actions against Iran as dangerous, provocative, and irresponsible.
📍 11:10 PM – Israeli drones attacked two abandoned facilities in Alborz Province west of Tehran, according to Tasnim.
📍 11:08 PM – Explosions heard in Alborz and Kermanshah provinces amid Israeli attacks, reports Fars News.
📍 11:05 PM – Russia condemns U.S. actions at the UN, calling them highly dangerous and provocative.
📍 11:04 PM – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say hostile drones intercepted in Yazd.
📍 10:55 PM – Russia, China, and Pakistan submit draft resolution calling for an unconditional and immediate ceasefire.
📍 10:54 PM – China calls for Israel and others to agree to an immediate ceasefire to prevent escalation.
📍 10:54 PM – China accuses U.S. of delivering a serious blow to the nuclear non-proliferation system.
📍 10:52 PM – China accuses the U.S. of violating international law and Iran’s sovereignty.
📍 10:51 PM – China strongly condemns the American missile strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
📍 10:46 PM – Iran: Three killed after Israeli drone attack on an ambulance in Najafabad, central Iran.
📍 10:45 PM – Telegraph reports British bases in the Middle East are on high alert.
📍 10:43 PM – European official tells Washington Post: Scheduled calls with Iranian officials canceled due to communication failures.
📍 10:37 PM – Al Jazeera satellite images show uranium conversion buildings destroyed in Isfahan nuclear site.
📍 10:34 PM – IAEA chief: Iran possesses 400kg of uranium enriched to 60%; we need to assess full inventory.
📍 10:29 PM – Haaretz source: Military goals have likely been exhausted after last night’s strikes.
📍 10:29 PM – Iran informs IAEA: No rise in radiation levels detected at Fordow, Natanz, or Isfahan.
📍 10:23 PM – IAEA chief: Calls for maximum restraint as military escalation threatens lives and diplomacy.
📍 10:21 PM – IAEA chief: Iran says no immediate radiation contamination at nuclear sites.
📍 10:21 PM – IAEA chief: Current conditions make underground damage at Fordow impossible to assess.
📍 10:20 PM – IAEA chief: Global nuclear non-proliferation system at risk of collapse.
📍 10:17 PM – Satellite imagery shows destruction of buildings used for zirconium production at Isfahan.
📍 10:16 PM – Images reveal uranium enrichment structures destroyed at Isfahan nuclear facility.
📍 10:14 PM – Al Jazeera obtains satellite images of Isfahan nuclear facility post-U.S. missile strike.
📍 10:14 PM – Al Jazeera confirms receipt of satellite imagery showing major damage at Isfahan site.
📍 10:13 PM – UN deputy SG: Iran reports no signs of radiation contamination at bombed facilities.
📍 10:13 PM – UN deputy SG: Middle East cannot afford another civilian-costly war.
📍 10:11 PM – UN deputy SG urges Iran to allow IAEA inspectors to assess damage at nuclear sites.
📍 10:09 PM – UN Secretary-General: Diplomacy must prevail, civilians and maritime safety must be protected.
📍 10:07 PM – UN SG: Immediate and firm action needed to end fighting and resume serious nuclear talks.
📍 10:07 PM – UN SG: The region is at risk of a devastating cycle of retaliation.
📍 10:06 PM – Fars News: Explosions reported and fighter jets heard over Tabriz in northwest Iran.
📍 10:03 PM – Bloomberg: Maritime threat level in the Strait of Hormuz has risen due to U.S. strikes.
📍 09:59 PM – Mehr News: Iranian air defenses are engaging Israeli targets over Shiraz and Tabriz.
📍 09:58 PM – Israeli army confirms strikes on Iranian military infrastructure in Tehran and western Iran.
🇮🇱🗣️ FULL ROUNDUP: Netanyahu on Operation Rising Lion, U.S. Strikes, and What Comes Next
During a major press conference tonight, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a sweeping set of statements on the progress of Operation Rising Lion, joint action with the United States, and Israel’s future strategic goals. Below are the key points from Netanyahu’s address as reported by Al Jazeera and Israeli media:
🔹 On the Military Operation
“The IDF and Mossad are carrying out heroic actions in Operation Rising Lion.” “We will not forget the heavy price we paid during this operation and Iran’s attacks on us.” “We are very close to achieving the objectives of the war on Iran.” “We will not end the operation prematurely, nor continue it more than necessary.”
🔹 On the Strategic Impact
“I said we would change the face of the Middle East — and that is what we are doing today.” “The Iranian regime seeks our destruction, and we are very close to eliminating its nuclear and missile capabilities.” “The Iranians suffered heavy blows through the destruction of their nuclear facilities and the killing of their scientists — and we are determined to complete the mission.” “We will evaluate the situation to ensure that the Fordow facility no longer poses a threat to us.”
🔹 On U.S. Cooperation & President Trump
“We achieved unprecedented accomplishments with the United States.” “We thank President Trump for this joint operation.” “We thank our great friend President Trump for the honorable actions of the U.S. military in causing massive damage to the Fordow nuclear site.” “The American pilots did great damage there.”
🔹 On Regional Objectives
“The operation in Iran brings us closer to achieving our goals in Gaza.” “Great days of unity and strength lie ahead—days of peace.”
🇮🇱🇺🇸🔥 Israel Claims Decade-Setback to Iran’s Nuclear Program as Trump Orders Air Defense Destruction Ahead of B-2 Strikes
📍 Israel Rejects War of Attrition:
Israeli officials told Yedioth Ahronoth they do not wish to enter a prolonged war with Iran. They believe prolonging the battle is not in Israel’s interest.
📍 Conditional Continuation of Strikes:
Israel warns that if Iran continues firing, it will have no choice but to escalate its military responses further.
📍 Massive Setback to Iran’s Nuclear Program:
Israeli sources claim the recent strikes have rolled back Iran’s nuclear program by over a decade.
📍 Prepared for Long-Term Conflict:
Officials say Israeli citizens have been prepared for a long-term conflict, but emphasize that the war’s duration depends entirely on Iran’s decisions.
📍 Diplomatic Outlook Grim:
Israel believes the likelihood of Iran agreeing to negotiations is “very slim, if not nonexistent” at this point in the conflict.
📍 Air Defenses Activated Again:
Mehr News confirms the reactivation of Iranian air defense systems east of Tehran amid expectations of renewed airstrikes.
📍 Air Defense Systems Targeted:
According to Walla News, Israel—working closely with the U.S.—destroyed several Iranian air defense systems within 48 hours. These operations were reportedly carried out at the direct request of the Trump administration.
📍 Clearing Path for B-2 Bombers:
The strikes on Iran’s SAM systems were designed to pave the way for B-2 stealth bombers to penetrate Iranian airspace without detection.
📍 Trump’s Direct Orders:
Walla reports that President Trump personally instructed Netanyahu to destroy as many Iranian air defense systems as possible before or during U.S. raids.
📍 U.S. Target List Shared with Israel:
U.S. officials reportedly gave Israel a list of specific Iranian targets that Washington wanted the Israeli military to strike alongside U.S. operations.
🇺🇸⚓🇮🇷 U.S. Sends Additional Carrier Strike Group to Middle East as Iran Tensions Surge and Global Security Risks Rise
📍 U.S. Military Reinforcements:
NBC confirms that the Pentagon has deployed the USS Nimitz carrier strike group to the Middle East without delay. Additional warships, including U.S. Navy destroyers, are also heading to the region.
📍 Sustained Naval Presence:
U.S. officials state that two carrier strike groups will remain in the region for at least a month. This move reflects deep concern over regional escalation following the strike on Iran.
📍 Iranian Warnings Over Hormuz:
The U.S. Vice President warns that any Iranian attempt to block the Strait of Hormuz would be “suicidal,” following Iran’s threats of closure. Maritime alerts for U.S.-linked shipping have been raised.
📍 Indirect Signals from Iran:
Washington has reportedly received indirect messages from Tehran following the strike, suggesting Iran may still be weighing its next move. However, no official diplomatic engagement has been confirmed.
📍 Israel’s Strike Strategy Evolves:
Israeli sources tell Financial Times that if Iran avoids escalation, Israel may pause further military operations, believing it has achieved many strategic objectives.
📍 Hamas Condemns Al-Aqsa Raids:
Hamas accuses Israeli forces of violating religious sovereignty in Jerusalem by arresting mosque guards and facilitating settler raids into Al-Aqsa Mosque.
📍 U.S. Diplomacy and Denial of War Intentions:
Top U.S. officials stress that the strike on Iran is not the beginning of a war. The Vice President and Secretary of State insist the U.S. seeks peace if Iran abandons its nuclear ambitions.
📍 Damage Assessment at Fordow:
U.S. and Israeli officials confirm Fordow was significantly damaged but not fully destroyed. Reports indicate the use of 12 bunker-buster bombs wasn’t enough to completely level the fortified site.
📍 IAEA Caution on Nuclear Damage:
The IAEA chief says the underground damage at Fordow can’t yet be verified but does not rule out severe destruction.
📍 Security Warnings and Evacuations:
The U.S. issues a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Iraq and orders non-essential diplomatic staff out of Lebanon amid rising threats across the region.
📍 Global Airline Disruptions:
British Airways suspends flights to the UAE and Qatar. Israel partially resumes flight departures but imposes tight restrictions due to Iranian missile strikes.
📍 Explosion in Damascus Church:
A suicide bombing hits a church in the Dweilaa district of Damascus, killing 19 and injuring at least 13. ISIS is suspected.
📍 Hezbollah Reacts to U.S. Strikes:
Hezbollah warns that the U.S. strike on Iran could expand the war across the region and destabilize the entire global order if not halted.
📍 Maritime Risks Increase:
The Joint Maritime Information Center reports rising threats to U.S.-linked shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
📍 Russia, China, and Pakistan at UNSC:
The three nations push a draft U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire and condemning attacks on peaceful nuclear sites.
📍 Western Powers Call for Restraint:
France, Germany, and the U.K. jointly urge Iran not to further destabilize the region and to return to negotiations over its nuclear program.
📍 U.S. Messaging to Iran:
Backchannel communications indicate Washington has told Tehran no additional strikes are planned — if Iran chooses not to escalate.
📍 Iran Reaffirms Retaliation Intentions:
President Raisi tells the French President that the U.S. must face consequences. Iranian leadership continues to label the strike as a violation of international law.
📍 Israeli Military Operations Ongoing:
Israel confirms airstrikes in multiple Iranian cities, using 30 fighter jets and over 60 munitions. Targets include drone bases, missile warehouses, and Khorramshahr-class rocket stockpiles.
📍 U.S. and Global Response Outlook:
Washington warns Iran against retaliation, with officials saying any counterattack would provoke a devastating U.S. response. Officials also emphasize Iran is responsible for instability in the Middle East.
📍 48-Hour Window of Uncertainty:
U.S. military and intelligence sources express grave concern over the next 48 hours, as Iran’s retaliation strategy remains unknown.
The U.S. has rapidly expanded its military footprint in the Middle East following its high-impact strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. While Washington insists the action was defensive and not the start of a war, Iran and its allies are preparing potential retaliations. Regional flashpoints are intensifying — from Gaza to Damascus to the Strait of Hormuz — with maritime security, nuclear risk, and global diplomacy all hanging in the balance. The world watches anxiously as the conflict’s next phase unfolds.
🇺🇸🇮🇷⚔️ U.S. Destroys Iran’s Nuclear Sites in Bold Strike as Tehran Vows Retaliation — Tensions Reach Historic Peak
📍 Intelligence Uncertainty:
U.S. officials admit they cannot predict how Iran will respond. Intelligence sources tell CBS this is the highest level of tension in modern history.
📍 Gaza Death Toll Mounts:
Hospitals in Gaza report at least 51 deaths and over 100 injuries in the past 24 hours due to Israeli strikes. Since October 7, 2023, casualties in Gaza have reached over 55,959 dead and 131,242 injured.
📍 IRGC Commander Threatens Escalation:
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard vows continued aerospace operations, warning that Israel will not experience peace.
📍 Israeli Strikes Deep in Iran:
Israeli Air Force attacks military bases and ground-to-ground missile sites in central Iran, including locations in Yazd and Bushehr.
📍 Air Defenses Activated:
Iranian air defenses were activated in several cities including Damavand, Yazd, and Isfahan. Explosions were heard in Bushehr and Tehran’s outskirts.
📍 Satellite Images Confirm Damage:
Satellite imagery obtained by Al Jazeera shows massive damage at Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, including blocked tunnels and visible craters from U.S. bunker-busting bombs.
📍 Iranian Counterclaims:
Iran’s media and military sources downplay damage, with some reports denying any significant effect on power plants or civilian areas.
📍 U.S. Defense Secretary Statements:
Lloyd Austin confirms three Iranian nuclear sites were precisely targeted using around 75 guided munitions, including 3,000 lb bunker-buster bombs. He calls the operation “bold and stunning,” stating the U.S. objective was to cripple Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
📍 Trump Doctrine in Action:
Austin emphasized President Trump’s decade-long commitment to preventing a nuclear Iran. Trump reportedly authorized the strikes after failed peace overtures.
📍 No American Losses:
According to the Joint Chiefs, no U.S. aircraft were fired upon during the mission, and Iran’s SAM systems failed to detect or respond to the incursion.
📍 Iranian Response:
Tehran accuses the U.S. of committing war crimes and violating international law. Officials claim the nuclear program will recover and continue.
📍 Strait of Hormuz Threats:
An Iranian MP confirms the Revolutionary Guard is ready to shut down the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, threatening global oil transit.
📍 U.S. Naval Buildup:
NBC reports that the U.S. is deploying the USS Nimitz carrier group to the region, with another carrier group expected to remain for at least a month, along with destroyers and support ships.
📍 Global Maritime Concerns:
British Maritime Authority warns of heightened risks to U.S.-linked vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
📍 Greek Advisory:
Greece urges reevaluation of using the Strait of Hormuz for shipping after the U.S. strikes.
📍 Iranian Arrests and Crackdowns:
Tehran arrests suspected foreign spies and dismantles terror plots as internal security tightens.
📍 Iran Vows Retaliation, No Talks:
Iranian officials reject dialogue with Washington unless Israeli attacks stop, calling for a new policy approach in response to U.S. aggression.
The United States launched a major precision airstrike against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, using advanced B-2 bombers and deep-penetration munitions. Israel simultaneously struck Iranian military assets. Iran’s leadership condemned the strikes as acts of war, vowing retaliation and resistance. Tensions across the region have reached unprecedented levels, with potential consequences for global shipping, energy markets, and military alliances.
📍 1:33 PM – CBS: U.S. submarines launched Tomahawk missiles at Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities.
📍 1:33 PM – CBS: Each B-2 bomber used in the attack on Fordow carried two U.S.-made bunker-busting bombs.
📍 1:32 PM – CBS: U.S. used three B-2 bombers to strike Iran’s Fordow nuclear site this morning.
📍 1:31 PM – Gaza: Hospital source says 6 people killed by Israeli fire near a relief center northwest of Rafah.
📍 1:29 PM – Iranian Red Crescent: 3 personnel killed, 29 injured in Tehran and East Azerbaijan since Israeli strikes began.
📍 1:22 PM – Financial Times: European officials await independent assessment of U.S. bombing impact on Iranian nuclear sites.
📍 1:14 PM – Political aide in Qom: Thick smoke seen near Qom from military barracks attack, unrelated to Fordow site.
📍 1:13 PM – Political aide in Qom: Rescue operations at Fordow facility completed, U.S. strike caused injuries.
📍 1:06 PM – Flightradar data: Aircraft now avoiding airspace over Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Israel, rerouting north and south.
📍 1:04 PM – Israeli Army Spokesman: Multiple strikes carried out on the Isfahan nuclear facility.
📍 1:02 PM – Israeli Army Spokesman: Fully prepared to achieve objectives and face developments.
📍 1:01 PM – Israeli Army Spokesman: Most missiles launched from Iran this morning were intercepted.
📍 1:00 PM – Israeli Military Spokesman: U.S. strikes on Iran coordinated with Israeli military.
📍 1:00 PM – Israeli Army: Continued strikes in Iran aim to eliminate existential threat to Israel.
📍 1:00 PM – Israeli Army: U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities conducted in coordination with Israel.
📍 1:00 PM – Israeli Army: Recovered bodies of 3 hostages in joint operation with Shin Bet.
📍 12:59 PM – Araqchi: Talks with U.S. envoy Witkoff were indirect, messages still coming from Washington.
📍 12:58 PM – Araqchi: Distrust in Western countries deepened; negotiations still possible.
📍 12:57 PM – Reuters/FlightRadar: Airlines avoiding Middle East airspace after U.S. strikes on Iran.
📍 12:56 PM – Araqchi: U.S. administration clearly under Netanyahu’s control.
📍 12:55 PM – Araqchi: We have a variety of response options to the U.S. attack but will not disclose them now.
📍 12:54 PM – Araqchi: U.S. aggression revealed the malice of the Zionist regime.
📍 12:54 PM – Araqchi: U.S. strikes failed to achieve major damage.
📍 12:53 PM – Araqchi: American strikes show Israel’s goals in Iran have failed due to our defense.
📍 12:52 PM – Araqchi: U.S. attack targeted not just Iran, but international law and U.N. principles.
📍 12:49 PM – Araqchi: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty cannot protect us under current conditions.
📍 12:49 PM – Araqchi: Israel is doing the “dirty work,” echoing German chancellor’s description.
📍 12:49 PM – Araqchi: Will not disclose specific response plans to U.S. aggression.
📍 12:48 PM – Araqchi: Russia and China preparing U.N. resolution to stop attacks on Iran.
📍 12:48 PM – Araqchi: Will meet President Putin tomorrow for ongoing coordination and consultation.
📍 12:46 PM – Araqchi: Israel does the “dirty work,” as described by the German chancellor who supports it.
📍 12:45 PM – Araqchi: Committed to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, but it no longer offers protection.
📍 12:44 PM – Araqchi: Iran is under attack from a nuclear power and armed regime, the world must condemn this.
📍 12:43 PM – Araqchi: Will continue defending our people, land, and rights.
📍 12:42 PM – Araqchi: Trump’s administration threatening further attacks; global community must act.
📍 12:41 PM – Araqchi: Our nuclear program is peaceful; we don’t understand the reason for this aggression.
📍 12:41 PM – IAEA: Targeted facilities in Isfahan contain no nuclear material or low-enriched uranium.
📍 12:40 PM – Araqchi: U.S. and Israel crossed a major red line by targeting nuclear sites, jeopardizing negotiations.
📍 12:39 PM – Araqchi: U.S. has shown no respect for international law.
📍 12:39 PM – Araqchi: U.S. gave Israel the green light to attack our nuclear facilities.
📍 12:38 PM – Araqchi: U.S. sabotaged negotiations with Europeans.
📍 12:37 PM – Araqchi: Israel disrupted U.S. talks by launching attacks mid-negotiation.
📍 12:36 PM – Araqchi: We were attacked and have the right to respond in self-defense.
📍 12:35 PM – Araqchi: U.S. violated international law — this cannot be tolerated.
📍 12:34 PM – Araqchi: We will never compromise our sovereignty or the independence of our people.
📍 12:32 PM – Araqchi: Iran reserves the right to respond under the U.N. charter.
📍 12:31 PM – Araqchi: U.N. and IAEA must condemn these attacks.
📍 12:30 PM – Araqchi: Calls on IAEA to fulfill legal obligations in response to attacks on peaceful nuclear sites.
📍 12:30 PM – Araqchi: Silence in the face of aggression leads the world into dangerous territory; demands urgent Security Council session.
📍 12:29 PM – AP: Satellite imagery shows damage to Fordow underground nuclear site entrances after U.S. strikes.
📍 12:29 PM – Araqchi: U.S. violated nuclear non-proliferation principles.
📍 12:28 PM – Araqchi: Trump betrayed Iran and submitted to an exploiter advancing Israel’s goals.
📍 12:28 PM – Araqchi: Will use all available means to confront U.S. and Israeli aggression.
📍 12:27 PM – Araqchi: U.S. acts with genocidal Israeli regime, proving its hostility toward our people.
📍 12:27 PM – Araqchi: U.S. bears full responsibility for dangerous consequences of this aggression.
📍 12:26 PM – Araqchi: Condemns aggressive U.S. military assault on Iranian nuclear facilities.
📍 12:26 PM – Araqchi: Held first meeting in Geneva with European troika and constructive talks with regional counterparts.
📍 Iranian official to Reuters: Any move to target Supreme Leader Khamenei will shut down diplomacy and lead to an unlimited response.
📍 IRGC: The U.S. attack will push Iran to use options beyond the enemy’s comprehension in self-defense.
📍 IRGC: Operation “Truthful Promise 3” will continue in retaliation for the enemy’s aggression.
📍 IRGC: The aircraft bases involved in the attack on Iran’s nuclear sites have been identified and placed under surveillance.
📍 IRGC: The widespread presence of U.S. bases in the region is not a strength but a vulnerability.
📍 IRGC: Iran’s peaceful nuclear technology cannot be destroyed by any attack.
📍 IRGC: The U.S. has put itself on the front line of aggression by targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities.
📍 IRGC: The U.S. assault violates UN Charter, international law, and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
📍 IRGC: The strike breaches core principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
📍 IRGC: The criminal U.S. regime, in full coordination with the Zionist entity, committed an unprecedented crime.
📍 Russian Security Council deputy: Trump, the supposed peace president, has now launched a new American war.
📍 European Commission president: Negotiation is the only path to resolve the crisis.
📍 Iranian foreign minister: Israel and the U.S. destroyed diplomacy.
📍 Iranian foreign minister: Tehran never left the negotiating table.
📍 Mehr News: Israeli air raid on Dezful city in Khuzestan province was foiled.
📍 European Council president: All sides must show restraint, uphold international law, and protect nuclear safety.
📍 European Council president: Diplomacy remains the only path to peace and stability in the Middle East.
📍 Israeli army sources to Yedioth Ahronoth: U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites are significant, and we are assessing their outcomes.
📍 U.S. embassy in Iraq spokesperson: Additional staff left Iraq due to regional tensions.
📍 U.S. embassy: Security monitoring in Iraq continues.
📍 U.S. embassy: Embassy and consulates remain open and operational.
📍 Iranian parliament national security committee: An emergency meeting will be held following the U.S. assault.
📍 Israeli army spokesperson: We struck Iranian sites used for producing explosives, weapons systems, and air defense.
📍 IRGC: Israeli attack on Shahid Madani barracks in Tabriz injured two personnel.
📍 UK trade minister: We were informed about U.S. strikes in advance but were not directly involved.
📍 UK trade minister: We may be forced to defend our forces in the region.
📍 UK trade minister: Preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is vital for our national security.
📍 UK trade minister: Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is a key focus in discussions with allies.
📍 Iranian foreign ministry: The U.S., having started this war, will bear full responsibility for the severe consequences.
📍 Satellite imagery from The Washington Post: Unusual truck activity at Fordow facility before U.S. strike.
📍 Satellite imagery shows 16 trucks along the route to an underground military complex on June 19.
📍 Next-day images show trucks moved northwest of Fordow, positioned near the site’s entrance.
📍 Iranian media: Atomic energy chief demands IAEA chief Grossi condemn the U.S. strike and stop stalling.
📍 Iranian media: Iran will defend its sovereign rights.
📍 Gaza: 14 killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Gaza since dawn.
📍 UK business minister: Iran must return to talks with the U.S.
📍 UK business minister: Iran rejected proposed diplomatic solutions by the UK and other European nations.
📍 UK business minister: We support preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
📍 German Chancellor to Reuters: Iran must enter immediate talks with the U.S. and Israel for a diplomatic solution.
📍 Netanyahu: Operation to retrieve the bodies of three Israeli hostages from Gaza was carried out successfully.
📍 Netanyahu: The effort to bring hostages home continues alongside operations against Iran.
📍 Israeli military radio: Some missiles launched today came from eastern Iran, over 2,000 km away.
📍 Iranian spokesperson: We have not yet deployed our full missile arsenal.
📍 Iranian spokesperson: The Kheibar multi-warhead ballistic missile was used for the first time against Israel.
📍 Reuters: Israeli army recovered the bodies of two hostages and a soldier from Gaza.
📍 Israel Hayom: Body of hostage Yonatan Samrano recovered from Gaza.
📍 European Union foreign policy chief: Iran must be prevented from developing nuclear weapons.
📍 EU official: All parties must return to negotiations and avoid further escalation.
📍 Reuters: Trump gave the green light for the Iran strike after concluding the odds of success were high.
📍 Reuters: Trump’s decision followed the belief that Iran had no interest in a nuclear deal that didn’t serve its interests.
📍 Reuters: Senior U.S. official confirms Trump decided striking Iran was the right move.
📍 IAEA chief: Due to Iran’s emergency situation, a Board of Governors meeting is called for tomorrow.
📍 Iranian nuclear agency chief to IAEA: Demands investigation into the U.S. strike on nuclear facilities.
📍 IRGC: 40 dual-fuel ballistic missiles used in the latest attack.
📍 NBC: Trump administration anticipates an Iranian response within the next 48 hours.
📍 NBC: It’s unclear whether any retaliation will target foreign or domestic locations, or both.
📍 Reuters: UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says Iran must never develop nuclear weapons, supports U.S. preventive measures.
📍 Starmer: Middle East remains volatile; restoring stability is top priority.
📍 Starmer: Urges Iran to return to talks and seek a diplomatic resolution.
📍 Israeli media: Explosion in Haifa likely caused by an interceptor missile, no sirens sounded.
📍 10:11 PM – Iranian FM: Israel seeks to block any peaceful resolution to the crisis.
📍 10:08 PM – Israeli Army: 60 fighter jets struck deep inside Iran, targeting nuclear programs and infrastructure.
📍 10:06 PM – Israeli Army: Large-scale airstrikes carried out on Iranian military infrastructure in central Iran.
📍 10:04 PM – Israeli Army: Air Force struck three Iranian F-14 fighter jets moments ago.
📍 10:02 PM – Israeli officials: War could last 2–3 weeks if U.S. does not join.
📍 10:00 PM – Israeli Army Spokesman: Achieving historic successes, but Iran still holds capabilities.
📍 09:59 PM – Israeli Army Spokesman: Intensifying strikes on Iran’s nuclear program.
📍 09:57 PM – Israeli Army Spokesman: Few Iranian drones reached Israel.
📍 09:56 PM – Israeli Army Spokesman: Preventing Iranian weapons shipments to proxies in the region.
📍 09:55 PM – Israeli Army Spokesman: Destroyed Iranian missile warehouses and platforms in multiple strikes.
📍 09:54 PM – Israeli Army Spokesman: Iran’s missile capabilities severely degraded since start of war.
📍 09:53 PM – Israeli Army Spokesman: Multiple sites deep in Iran were hit.
📍 09:52 PM – Israeli Army Spokesman: Targets included critical infrastructure in the heart of Iran.
📍 09:52 PM – Senior Iranian official to Al Jazeera: U.S. entry into war would escalate it into a regional conflict.
📍 09:51 PM – Senior Iranian official: Iranian forces deliberately design strikes to exhaust Israel’s interceptor missile stocks.
📍 09:50 PM – Senior Iranian official: IRGC has full intelligence on Israel’s air defense inventory.
📍 09:49 PM – Senior Iranian official: Iran has more advanced missiles than those used so far and will use them.
📍 09:49 PM – Senior Iranian official: Our strikes against Israel have been effective; Israel is concealing losses.
📍 09:47 PM – Senior Iranian official: Dimona nuclear reactor may be a legitimate target if war escalates.
📍 09:44 PM – CNN: No confirmed threats inside U.S. at the moment, say security officials.
📍 09:43 PM – CNN: Authorities monitoring for potential threats amid rising tensions with Iran.
📍 09:42 PM – CNN: U.S. law enforcement reassessing individuals with suspected Hezbollah ties.
📍 09:40 PM – The Times: U.S. requires UK approval for strikes from Diego Garcia as it is under British sovereignty.
📍 09:40 PM – Wall Street Journal: No orders have been given yet for B-2 bombers to strike.
📍 09:33 PM – New York Times: B-2 deployment to Guam seen as a show of force while Trump weighs strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
📍 09:31 PM – Reuters: U.S. officials confirm B-2 deployment to Guam but give no further details.
📍 09:30 PM – Reuters: B-2 bombers transferred to Guam in the Pacific Ocean.
📍 09:29 PM – NBC: B-2 bombers took off from Whiteman Air Force Base last night, en route to Guam.
📍 09:29 PM – The Times: U.S. needs British permission to strike from Diego Garcia base.
📍 09:27 PM – Mehr News: Air defenses activated in central Isfahan to counter Israeli drones.
📍 05:08 AM – Trump: We will precisely pursue other targets if peace is not achieved.
📍 05:07 AM – Trump: Tonight’s targets were the most difficult yet.
📍 05:07 AM – Trump: There are still many targets—either peace or tragedy awaits Iran.
📍 05:06 AM – Trump: The Pentagon will hold a press conference regarding the strikes.
📍 05:06 AM – Trump: Iran’s nuclear sites have been destroyed.
📍 05:06 AM – Trump: Iran must choose peace now.
📍 05:06 AM – Trump: All three Iranian nuclear facilities have been completely eliminated.
📍 05:06 AM – Trump: Our forces launched major strikes on the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites.
📍 05:06 AM – Trump: The objective of the strikes was to destroy Iran’s enrichment capabilities.
📍 05:02 AM – House Minority Leader: Trump has misled the nation about his intentions and did not seek Congressional authorization for military action.
📍 05:02 AM – House Minority Leader: Trump’s actions risk dragging Washington into a potentially catastrophic war in the Middle East.
📍 05:01 AM – House Minority Leader: The risk of war has significantly increased; I pray for the safety of our troops in the region.
📍 05:01 AM – UN Secretary-General António Guterres: There is a growing risk of this conflict spiraling out of control, with dire consequences for civilians, the region, and the world.
📍 05:01 AM – Guterres: There is no military solution—the only path forward is diplomacy.
📍 05:00 AM – UN Secretary-General: The recent developments represent a serious escalation and a direct threat to international peace and security.
📍 04:59 AM – UN Secretary-General: Deeply concerned about the U.S. use of force against Iran.
📍 04:59 AM – House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries: Trump promised Middle East peace but failed to deliver.
📍 04:58 AM – Washington Post: Iraqi security forces have deployed outside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
📍 04:58 AM – Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization: We are taking all necessary, including legal, measures to defend our national rights.
📍 04:57 AM – CNN: The U.S. is reducing additional diplomatic staff in Iraq.
📍 04:56 AM – Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization: We will not allow the development of this national industry to be halted.
📍 04:34 AM – Channel 12 (Israel): Israeli assessments indicate the U.S. strikes caused significant damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities.
📍 04:32 AM – Fox News: Israel destroyed 75% of the Natanz and Isfahan facilities; U.S. Tomahawk missile strikes completed the mission.
📍 04:30 AM – CNN: Senior Democrats on intelligence committees were not briefed prior to the strikes.
📍 04:11 AM – White House official: Trump spoke with Netanyahu following the U.S. strikes on Iran.
📍 04:08 AM – Trump: They must stop immediately or they will be struck again.
📍 04:07 AM – CBS: The U.S. diplomatically informed Iran that it is not seeking regime change.
📍 04:06 AM – CBS: The U.S. diplomatically informed Iran that the airstrikes represent the entirety of its military plans.
📍 04:03 AM – IRNA: The U.S.-bombed nuclear sites did not contain any radioactive materials.
📍 04:00 AM – Iranian TV: Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan nuclear sites had already been evacuated.
📍 03:58 AM – Isfahan Governorate: Air defenses in Isfahan and Kashan intercepted hostile targets; explosions were heard.
📍 03:58 AM – Yedioth Ahronoth: Israeli war cabinet monitored the U.S. strikes from a fortified bunker at the Ministry of Defense.
📍 03:57 AM – Isfahan Governorate: Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites were attacked by hostile forces.
📍 03:56 AM – Trump to Axios: We achieved a great success tonight; Israel is safer now.
📍 03:55 AM – IDF: Defense Minister Katz enacts new changes to Home Front Command’s protection policy.
📍 03:54 AM – Qom Crisis Authority: Enemy forces targeted part of the Fordow nuclear site.
📍 03:54 AM – Qom Crisis Authority: Air defense systems were activated after detecting hostile aerial objects.
📍 03:53 AM – Israel Home Front Command: Emergency protection orders reinstated at highest alert level.
📍 03:52 AM – CNN: Trump is pressuring Iranian leaders to accept an end to the war.
📍 03:52 AM – CNN: Trump has no current plans for further military action inside Iran.
📍 03:51 AM – CNN: Trump hopes the U.S. strikes will push Iran back to negotiations.
📍 03:48 AM – Iranian TV: Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan nuclear sites were evacuated earlier.
📍 03:47 AM – Iranian TV: All three major nuclear sites were previously evacuated.
📍 03:44 AM – Channel 14: Israel’s security cabinet remained in session until the U.S. strike began.
📍 03:43 AM – Channel 14: U.S. asked Israel to carry out specific operational tasks, which were executed.
📍 03:43 AM – Channel 14: Trump informed Netanyahu yesterday of the timing of the U.S. strike.
📍 03:43 AM – Israeli Media: Around 30 tons of explosives were dropped by U.S. aircraft on Fordow.
📍 03:34 AM – Israeli Broadcasting Corp: Netanyahu and Trump spoke by phone hours before the strike.
📍 03:34 AM – Israeli Broadcasting Corp: The region is now under heightened alert.
📍 03:34 AM – Israeli Broadcasting Corp: U.S. airstrike on Iran seen as a dramatic and historic turning point.
📍 03:33 AM – Israeli Media: Iranian sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan were bombed.
📍 03:31 AM – Trump: This is a historic moment for the U.S., Israel, and the world.
📍 03:28 AM – Fox News: Two bombs targeted Fordow’s entrances.
📍 03:25 AM – Fox News: Entrances to Fordow facility were hit with two bombs.
📍 03:25 AM – Israeli Media: Netanyahu still meeting with top military and security officials.
📍 03:23 AM – NBC: Congressional leaders were briefed on U.S. attacks before the strike.
📍 03:19 AM – NYT/Pentagon Source: U.S. B-2 bombers were used in the strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility.
📍 03:01 AM – Axios: Israeli official confirms Trump administration notified Israel in advance of the U.S. strike on Iran.
📍 03:00 AM – Trump: We bombed 3 nuclear facilities in Iran.
📍 02:56 AM – Trump: Targets included Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
📍 02:55 AM – Trump: The bombed sites were Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
📍 02:54 AM – Trump: Now is the time for peace. Thank you for your attention.
📍 02:53 AM – Trump: A full payload of bombs was dropped on the main site in Fordow.
📍 02:52 AM – Trump: All aircraft have now exited Iranian airspace.
📍 02:52 AM – Trump: We successfully carried out a highly effective strike on three nuclear sites in Iran.
📍 02:45 AM – Iranian media: Israeli drone shot down over the skies of Tabriz.
📍 02:34 AM – Iranian media: Air defense systems activated in Isfahan.
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