Middle East Conflict Live Ticker +++ 03:13 Pentagon: No US Military Attacks on Iran
Absence of Hostile Actions Initiated by U.S. Military Towards Iran
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02:34 USA reinforces military presence in the Middle East In response to rising tensions, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders the deployment of additional resources to the US Central Command, boosting the USA's defensive position in the Middle East region.
02:13 Iranian media: Air defense system activated over Natanz nuclear site Iranian news website Asriran reports that the air defense system over the Natanz nuclear site in central Iran has been activated, as well as several explosions in Tehran.
01:27 Trump urges Tehran residents to evacuate US President Trump calls on residents of Tehran to leave immediately, expressing concern over Iran attempting to acquire nuclear weapons.
00:45 Netanyahu asks Iranians to stand against the "radical tyranny of Tehran" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeals to the 'good people of Iran' to unite against the Iranian government, claiming they have a common enemy determined to fight.
00:12 Israel's military reports rocket fire from Iran Israel has been attacked by rockets from Iran, with sirens warning residents across the Jewish state to seek shelter.
23:40 Largest Israeli Refinery Shut Down After Attack Following an Iranian rocket attack, the largest refinery in Israel, the Bazan refinery, has been shut down, causing significant damage to the power plant and killing three employees.
23:11 Iran: Attacks on Israel Self-Defense Iran presents its attacks on Israel to the UN Security Council as self-defense, considering it a proportionate defensive operation targeting military objectives and related infrastructure.
22:38 Revolutionary Guards: Attacks on Israel to Continue Until Morning Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirm plans to continue their attacks on Israel until morning, employing drones and rockets. Their targets reportedly include Tel Aviv and Haifa.
22:21 Smotrich: Israeli Offensive Not Halfway Through Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich counters claims that US President Donald Trump is urging Israel to cease military action, insisting that the Israeli offensive is far from concluding.
22:01 Iran Warns Two Israeli Channels to Evacuate After an attack on an Iranian state broadcaster, Iran issues an evacuation warning to two Israeli channels, Channel 14 and Channel 12.
21:48 State Media: New Wave of Attacks on Israel Begins Iranian state television announces the start of a new wave of rocket attacks on Israel.
21:42 Iranian Agency: Air Force Base near Haifa on Target List Important Israeli military and intelligence centers, including the Ramat David Air Force Base near Haifa, are reportedly on the list of targets for Iranian airstrikes.
21:19 Iranian State Broadcaster: Deaths and Injuries in Attack The Iranian state-owned broadcaster, IRIB, admits to deaths and injuries during an attack on their headquarters in Tehran.
20:52 Iran Accuses IAEA of Inaction Against Israel Iran accuses the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of failing to prevent Israeli attacks on its nuclear program.
20:47 Netanyahu: Assassination of Khamenei Could End Conflict Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not rule out the targeted assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, hinting it could help end the conflict.
20:28 How Israel Became Iran's Arch-Enemy A brief history of the strain between Israel and Iran, stemming from Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979.
Politics: Once on Equal Terms How the Destruction of Israel Became Iran's State Policy 20:01 Iran's Foreign Minister: Netanyahu Makes a Fool of Another US President Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that only a call from Washington could stop his aggressive actions and that Netanyahu is making “another US president a fool.”
19:22 Russia: In Contact with Iran and Israel Russia is maintaining contact with both Israel and Iran regarding the region's tensions.
19:02 Israeli Army Expecting Wave of Attacks from Iran The Israeli army anticipates another wave of rocket attacks on Israel's northern districts.
18:41 Merz Rejects Putin's Offer for Mediator Role in Israel German Chancellor Friedrich Merz dismisses Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposed mediation role in resolving the Israel-Iran conflict.
18:13 Iranian Intellectuals Demand End to Violence and Uranium Enrichment Various Iranian intellectuals, including Nobel laureates and renowned filmmakers, call for an end to the violence between Iran and Israel and for Tehran to halt its uranium enrichment.
17:55 Trump Urges Iran to Negotiate with Israel US President Donald Trump calls on Iran to engage in negotiations over its nuclear program, emphasizing that talks could help avoid further military conflicts.
17:37 Israel strikes Tehran again - Reports of Explosions The Israeli military bombs targets in Tehran again, causing explosions in the west and east of the city as residents are encouraged to evacuate a specific district.
16:40 Israel announces "disappearance" of Iranian state broadcaster IRIB Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declares the state-owned Iranian television and radio broadcaster, IRIB, has "disappeared."
16:16 Iran signals willingness to talk to Israel Iran expresses readiness to end hostilities and resume negotiations on its nuclear program if the US does not participate in the attacks.
16:11 Schwerdtner: Israeli attack is a distraction from suffering in Gaza German Left party leader Ines Schwerdtner criticizes the Israeli air attack on Iran, warning of an "escalation spiral" and suggesting it serves as a diversion for the ongoing unrest and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
15:54 Israel strikes Tehran again - Reports of Explosions Israel's air force targets sites in Tehran, causing explosion reports in the west and east of the city. Israeli authorities suggest dozens of people might have been killed in the attack.
15:44 Erdogan to mediate between Israel and Iran Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offers his government as a mediator in the conflict, urging an immediate end to the violence and a return to nuclear negotiations.
15:28 Likelihood of nuclear weapon use in the Middle East A discussion on the potential repercussions of tensions in the Middle East, with the probability of an increase in nuclear weapons and the risks associated with that increase.
14:58 Israeli strike hits clinic in western Iran An Israeli airstrike in western Iran strikes a clinic, causing unknown casualties and damage.
14:35 Thiele: "The Iron Dome is overrated" Retired Colonel and military expert Ralph Thiele discusses the technology behind Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system and its effectiveness, suggesting its reputation as invincible may be overstated.
Politics Expert: Risk greater than in Ukraine Likelihood of nuclear weapon use in the Middle East
14:16 Iranian drone headed for Netanyahu's residence The Israeli Air Force shoots down an Iranian drone flying over northern Israel with a course for the seaside city of Caesarea, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence is situated.
13:54 Berlin: No German Air Refueling of Israeli Fighter Jets The German Defense Ministry denies claims that German air force planes refueled Israeli fighter jets during attacks on Iran.
13:28 Foreign Office Calls on Germans to Register The German Foreign Office urges all Germans in Israel, Iran, and neighboring countries to register with the crisis preparedness list "Elefand," allowing diplomatic missions to quickly contact people in case of an emergency.
13:01 Iran Prepares to Withdraw from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Iran begins the process of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in response to the International Atomic Energy Agency's accusations of its violations.
12:31 Iranians Flee Capital Tehran Residents of Tehran flee the city due to escalating violence and Israeli air strikes, causing traffic congestion and gas shortages.
12:08 Latest Attacks Cause No Further Damage to Iranian Nuclear Facilities The International Atomic Energy Agency reports that the latest Israeli attacks have not caused any additional damage to Iranian nuclear facilities.
11:42 Israel: One-Third of Iranian Ground-to-Ground Missile Launchers Destroyed The Israeli military reports destroying one-third of Iran's ground-to-ground missile launchers during overnight operations.
PoliticsFor Ground-to-Ground Missiles: Israel: Destroyed One-Third of Iranian Launchers11:14 Rainer Munz: "Could be a Dictators' Summit in Moscow" Analyst Rainer Munz contemplates the possibility of a summit between Iranian mullahs and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, should the Iranian regime face collapse. He suggests that such a meeting could be considered a "summit of dictators."
Politics: Iran's Mullahs Packing Bags? Munich: "Date of Dictators in Moscow Possible" 10:47 German-Produced Corvette Shoots Down Iranian Drone with "Barak Magen" System Israel uses a German-produced corvette equipped with the "Barak Magen" defense system to shoot down an Iranian drone.
10:22 Israel: Missile Attack from Yemen Fails Israel reports that a missile attack from Yemen has failed, with the projectile falling before reaching Israeli territory.
09:57 Wadephul Does Not Expect US Involvement in War German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul does not anticipate direct US military involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
09:29 US Aircraft Carrier "USS Nimitz" Heads Towards Middle East The USS Nimitz, an American aircraft carrier, leaves the South China Sea and proceeds towards the Middle East, potentially prompting heightened tensions in the region.
08:53 Iran Executes Man for Spying for Israel Iran executes a man accused of spying for Israel, marking the third execution in recent weeks on similar charges.
08:13 Russia evacuates its citizens from Iran Russia temporarily closes its consulate in Tehran and calls on its citizens to leave the country, citing the current situation's instability.
07:46 Israel's Defense Minister: Residents of Tehran "will pay the price" Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warns that residents of Tehran will pay the price for Iran's actions and urges them to heed the danger.
07:21 Iran's President promises: We are not developing nuclear weapons Iranian President Massoud Peseschkian denies Iran's intention to develop nuclear weapons, emphasizing the country's commitment to its religious decree against weapons of mass destruction.
06:56 Israel attacks command centers of the Revolutionary Guards in Tehran Israel's military claims to have targeted command centers of the Revolutionary Guards in Tehran.
06:42 Kiesewetter: A weak Iran is in Germany's interest German CDU member Roderich Kiesewetter highlights the benefits of a weak Iran for Germany, stating that its reduced power would protect Germany from ballistic and nuclear threats and potentially help in the stabilization of the region.
06:17 Rescue service: Three dead and 74 injured in Iranian rocket attacks Overall three people have been killed, and 74 have been injured in the recent rocket attacks by Iran on Israel. The victims include two women and one man.
05:28 Explosions and Injuries in Israel Again Multiple explosions have been reported in Israel, with several injuries. Israeli authorities urge citizens to seek shelter.
03:22 Israel Under Rocket Fire from Iran Again Israel faces another rocket attack from Iran, with the population being advised to seek shelter.
01:14 EU Foreign Minister to Hold Crisis Meeting on Middle East Conflict EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas schedules a video conference of foreign ministers to discuss the current crisis in the Middle East and coordinate diplomatic efforts towards Israel and Iran.
00:49 Israeli Military Strikes Iranian Ballistic Missile Sites The Israeli military initiates a series of airstrikes on Iranian ballistic missile sites.
00:12 Iranian Army Spokesman: "Israel Will Not Be Habitable" Iran's Army Spokesman, Resa Sajjad, threatens that Iranian fighters will ensure Israel will not be inhabitable in the future, encouraging people to leave Israel by claiming shelters will no longer provide safety.
23:17 Iran: 224 Dead Since Friday's Attacks According to Iranian reports, 224 people have died since Iran's conflict with Israel began. State media suggests that 90% of casualties are civilians.
- Despite the escalating confrontation and US reinforcements in the Middle East, the Pentagon has assured no military attacks on Iran will occur.
- The US, however, is not a threat to the world, as suggested by the statement that the US is not a threat, despite urging Tehran residents to evacuate and the Israeli offensive not being halfway through.
