Conflict intensifies between Iran and Israel as they reportedly retaliate against each other's cities: real-time coverage.
Conflict between Iran and Israel is boiling over in the Middle East as both countries are engaged in full-scale warfare, targeting each other's capitals and vital facilities. Though no official declarations of war have been made, Iran's Supreme Leader has asserted that "war has begun by Israel." Similar sentiments are echoed by Israelis, with Iranian rockets currently sparking flames in Tel Aviv's skyscrapers. Keep updated on our live coverage.
19:10 The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) has released footage of Israeli Air Force planes deftly destroying Iranian missiles in Iranian airspace. Footage showcasing the destruction of ground-to-ground missiles in western Iran can be found on the Israeli Army's website.
19:05 The death toll from Israeli strikes on the city of Asadabad in western Iran has reached five, according to Hamadan province's deputy governor, Hamza Amraei. Seven others were injured. Amraei also denies reports of an attack on the "Nujeh" airbase.
19:03 The Fars News Agency issues a warning to Tel Aviv residents, urging them to stay away from Ben Gurion Airport.
18:56 Despite the escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump remains hopeful about resolving Iran's nuclear program diplomatically, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
18:56 Iran's official spokesperson, Fatemeh Rahbar, states that they will continue retaliatory strikes against Israel as long as they deem necessary.
18:45 The escalation in the Middle East could potentially shift US attention away from Ukraine, potentially redirecting American support towards Israel. Analysts argue that conflicts on two fronts are challenging for the US.
18:44 An Israeli drone was shot down near a military industrial facility in the city of Shiraz in southern Iran, according to Iran's Tasnim news agency.
18:43 Military actions by Israel against Iran could complicate international oversight of Iran's nuclear activities, making it difficult for UN-backed inspectors to monitor Iran's nuclear sites for an extended period.
18:40 The U.S. closely monitors the escalation in the Middle East and is prepared to ensure the safety of its military personnel in the region, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated in an interview with Fox News.
18:38 More than 1300 people bound for Russia are stranded in the UAE, with eight flights from Sharjah to Moscow canceled due to the Iran-Israel conflict, according to Shot reports.
18:34 The IDF announced the elimination of more than 20 Iranian commanders, including the head of the intelligence division of the armed forces and the commander of the "land-land" rocket complex of the IRGC (Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps).
18:24 Major Habibollah Akbaryan, chief of public security police, and Lieutenant Amir Hossein Seyfi were killed in a drone strike in Asadabad (Hamedan province) on the morning of June 14, according to Sepah news agency reports.
18:17 Aeroflot has canceled flights to the UAE due to the closure of Iranian airspace. Flights from June 14 to 17 will be operated around Iran with refueling in Samara airport.
18:05 In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed that the U.S. would not hinder an Israeli attack on Iran, but would not support Israel in offensive operations, according to The Wall Street Journal.
18:02 Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov told his Iranian counterpart Araqchi that Baku will not allow its airspace to be utilized for strikes against Iran, according to Tasnim news agency reports.
18:01 The Israeli army denies reports of an Israeli fighter jet being shot down in Iran, as reported by the Israeli army's press service to RIA Novosti.
17:52 Musicians of the Moscow Symphony Orchestra have been transported from Isfahan to Tehran. The situation is under the personal control of Minister Olga Lyubimova, according to the Russian Ministry of Culture.
17:47 The Israeli army claims that its air force suppressed Iran's air defense systems in the area of Tehran and gained freedom of action in the skies over the city. Israel may have destroyed up to 40 installations of Iran's air defense systems, according to Araz News, citing a representative of Israeli intelligence.
17:46 Israel's intelligence had information about Iran's plans to produce 10 nuclear bombs, as reported by Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani.
17:38 Telegram channel "Cyber Corps of the IRGC" publishes photos from the Imam Hassan (AS) garrison in Kermanshah after Israel's attack.
17:37 60 people died in a building in the city of Shahid Chamran. The search for missing children continues, according to the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps).
17:35 The Russian Embassy in Tel Aviv does not have information about any Russian Federation citizens who might have been affected by the rocket attacks on Israeli territory. "We are closely monitoring the situation; embassy staff are in constant contact with Israeli authorities," as stated in their report.
17:15 Soldiers from the Ground Forces of the Iranian Army have captured the downed Israeli pilot, according to NourNews agency claims.
17:11 Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that Israel's attacks on Iran were provoked by a resolution drafted by the "Euro-Troika" at the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency).
17:09 The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which includes Iran, considers any illegal actions against its members unacceptable, according to RIA Novosti reports. The SCO advocates for the resolution of the situation around Iran's nuclear program exclusively through peaceful means.
17:06 Tehran considers it impossible and meaningless to engage in any dialogue with the US while Israel is aggressing against Iran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said. Baghaei also stated that Iran is currently focused on countering Israeli actions.
17:03 Iranian MP Ismail Kowsari said Tehran is studying the possibility of closing the Strait of Hormuz, important for oil supplies to world markets, according to Rokna agency reports.
16:46 Iranian media reports an explosion in the area of a rocket depot near the town of Bid Kaneh in the suburbs of Tehran.
16:45 At least seven Israeli soldiers were injured in Iranian rocket attacks, according to IDF reports.
16:44 Israeli passenger planes were moved to Cyprus, Greece, and the US for protection from new Iranian attacks, according to Shot reports.
16:41 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the tension between Israel and Iran with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, according to RIA Novosti reports.
16:35 In light of the recent events in the Middle East and the closure of airspace by neighboring countries, Azerbaijan Airlines has canceled several flights on June 14, 15, and 16, according to their press service announcement.
14 June flights canceled:
- Baku - Tel Aviv - Baku (J2 331/332)
- Baku - New Delhi - Baku (J2 057/058)
- Baku - Islamabad - Baku (J2 143/144)
- Baku - Riyadh - Baku (J2 8203/8204)
- Baku - Tehran - Baku (J2 8017/8018)
15 June: Two flights canceled on the route Baku - Tel Aviv - Baku (J2 021/022 and J2 321/322).
16 June: Two flights canceled on the route Baku - Tel Aviv - Baku (J2 021/022 and J2 321/322) and one on Baku - Tehran - Baku (J2 8017/8018). Flights on the route Baku - Tabriz - Baku are canceled for the rest of June.
16:29 A high-rise building in Tel Aviv, where the Danish Ambassador Thomas Winkler resides, was hit by an Iranian rocket. Winkler and other embassy staff evacuated safely, as reported on social media by the ambassador. His apartment was on the 40th floor, and he stated that he is fine.
16:27 The IDF reports intercepting dozens of drones launched from Iran towards Israel.
16:26 The deputy director of medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences told Mehr that shells hit Hakim Children's Hospital in Tehran, but no one was injured.
16:21 Nour News agency also reports an explosion at a manufacturing plant in the western province of Lorestan.
16:19 Three IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) soldiers were killed in the morning when Israel struck the province of Zanjan, according to the IRGC.
16:19 Tasnim agency reports that Iran's air defense forces successfully shot down a second Israeli F-35 west of the country.
16:10 Farsna agency reports Israeli army strikes on civilian targets, including explosions at the "Fardamotor" engine plant in Borujerd, Lorestan, and a fire station in Moshkan, Ilam province.
15:59 Iran has extended the closure of its airspace until 01:30 Moscow time on June 15.
15:57 No information about injured Russian citizens has been received amid Iranian rocket attacks, according to the Russian embassy in Israel.
Who do the world's people support in this conflict? What kind of impact might this escalation have on international relations and the overall balance of power in the Middle East? Stay tuned for updates on these developing situations.
15:38 The Moscow Symphony Orchestra may still be in Iran. This information was reported by TASS, who spoke with executive producer of the shooting group of director Bondarchuk, Alya Somkina.
15:25 The death toll from Israel's strike on Asadabad in western Iran has risen to five. Seven more were injured, according to the authorities in Hamadan province.
15:24 An explosion occurred in the barracks of Imam Hassan (city of Kermanshah in Iran). This information was reported by the Cyber Corps of the IRGC.
15:20 The Financial Times claims that Trump's willingness to engage in talks with Iran was a trap that offered Tehran a false sense of security. It was also suggested that the Pentagon's head, Pete Hegseth, allowed the families of American soldiers to leave the Middle East in an attempt to put pressure on Iran.
15:15 Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, reported that Israel struck Iranian territory based on intelligence suggesting Tehran could have obtained ten nuclear warheads and 2,000 missiles within six months.
14:55 The Israeli military claimed to have eliminated nine key specialists involved in Iran's nuclear program. Among those killed are reportedly experts in nuclear engineering and physics.
14:54 Majid Musavi has been appointed as the new commander of the IRGC's Air Force, replacing Hajizadeh who was killed in the Israeli strikes, according to ISNA reports.
14:40 Israel's Defense Minister Katz warned that "if Iran attacks Israeli territory again, Tehran will burn," according to Israel's 9th channel.
14:38 The first group of Russians have been evacuated from Iran, totaling 86 people. Moscow thanks Azerbaijan for its assistance.
14:37 Twenty women and children were killed under the rubble of an attack in the city of Shahid Chamran. Rescue operations continue at the site, according to Fars news agency.
14:28 Iranian intelligence services have arrested five more individuals suspected of spying for Israel in the city of Yazd, according to Al Jazeera. Previously, 14 people were arrested in the province of Hormozgan.
Who will emerge victorious in this conflict? Which nation possesses the upper hand in terms of military power and resources? Let's delve deeper into the capabilities and strategic positions of both Iran and Israel to better understand the unfolding events.
14:19 A high number of bombs, estimated between 10 and 12, were dropped on military targets in the Iranian city of Tabriz. Witnesses report that the city's air defense systems and aerospace infrastructure were almost completely destroyed, despite Iranian military officials claiming that the defense is functioning.
14:17 Observers note that the Tabriz oil refinery was not affected by the attacks, refuting earlier reports suggesting that Israel targeted the refinery, as there were no signs of thick smoke in the area.
14:08 Explosions were heard in Horramabad and Kermanshah (west of Iran), according to Fars reports.
14:07 Two people were killed and five injured in the city of Asadabad in western Iran as a result of an Israeli attack, according to ISNA. Earlier reports suggested that the strike targeted launch sites for ballistic missiles.
14:03 Iraq has extended its flight ban in its airspace until 18:00 Moscow time, according to TASS reports, citing the Baghdad flight information region's dispatch service.
14:01 Israel has reportedly struck the Tabriz oil refinery, with thick smoke appearing in the area, according to Telegram channel Shot reports.
13:56 IRNA (Iranian state agency) published satellite images of Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, showing the destroyed aircraft as a result of the Israeli attacks.
telegram channel "RIA Novosti", t.me 13:46 Iran plans to target US bases in the Middle East, according to a military source speaking to Fars agency.
13:45 Fars news agency reports that Iran's air defense forces successfully shot down a second Israeli F-35 west of the country.
13:32 Nour News agency reports that several vehicles belonging to Mossad and carrying Israeli drones have been found in Iran. An Israeli journalist reported earlier that Israel had pre-positioned drones, missiles, and equipment to disrupt air defenses in Iran before the attack.
13:06 Major General Tomer Bar from the Israel Defense Forces said the strikes have operational and national significance. "We have achieved our objectives, and we will continue to make the necessary judgements going forward," Bar emphasized.
12:57 Israeli emergency services reported that 60 people were injured in Tel Aviv from Iranian rocket attacks, with most in moderate condition and several critical, according to The New York Times.
12:49 A group of 14 Russian citizens, including a film crew of director Fedor Bondarchuk, was evacuated from Iran. This information was provided by the Russian embassy in Baku.
12:39 Flights at airports in Iran have been suspended until further notice, according to Nour News agency reports.
12:29 The first bus carrying evacuated Russian citizens has crossed the Iran-Azerbaijan border, according to the Russian embassy in Baku.
12:26 Iran's authorities have announced the deaths of General Golamreza Mehrebi and General Mehdi Rabbani, who were killed due to Israeli strikes. Mehrebi served as the deputy chief of the General Staff's intelligence, while Rabbani was the deputy chief of the General Staff's operational department.
12:24 The UK-based Middle East Eye publication claims the US secretly supplied Israel with approximately 300 Hellfire missiles before its attack on Iran.
12:23 Two deputy chiefs of the General Staff were killed due to Israeli strikes, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran's reports.
12:15 Russia expresses its support for Iran's stance that yesterday's Israeli attack on Iran was unacceptable, as stated by Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Dmitry Polyansky.
12:15 Iran has yet to decide on its participation in the next round of talks with the US on the nuclear deal, according to the country's Foreign Ministry.
11:56 IRNA (Iranian state agency) published satellite images of Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, depicting the destruction caused by Israeli attacks.
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- The Fars News Agency advises Tel Aviv residents to stay away from Ben Gurion Airport.
- Aeroflot has canceled flights to the UAE due to the closure of Iranian airspace, with flights from June 14 to 17 operating around Iran with refueling in Samara airport.
- The escalation in the Middle East, with Israeli strikes on Iran, could potentially shift US attention away from Ukraine, potentially redirecting American support towards Israel.
