"Insolent Comments Lead to Deportation": Iranian Authorities Order Expulsion of German Ambassador
Middle East Conflict Live Ticker +++ 21:40 "Shameful Remarks": Tehran Summons German Ambassador
Following the controversial remarks from Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz about Israel doing "the dirty work" for others in Iran, Iran has summoned the German ambassador in Tehran. "In response to the disgraceful statements by the German Chancellor in support of Tel Aviv’s aggression against our country, the ambassador of this country has been summoned to the Foreign Ministry," stated the Iranian state television. The German ambassador to Iran is Markus Potzel. Merz made the comments on Tuesday during the G7 summit in Canada, praising Israel's military operation against Iran. "That's the dirty work that Israel is doing for us all," the Chancellor told ZDF. "I can only say, the utmost respect for the courage of the Israeli army and the Israeli leadership to do this."
21:18 Iranian Air Defense in Action at the Caspian Sea
In the Iranian city of Rasht on the Caspian Sea, air defense is active after dark. According to Iranian media reports, small flying objects and combat drones are being targeted. Rasht, also known as the "City of Rain," is a popular tourist region and is roughly four hours from the capital, Tehran. Thousands of Iranians have fled to the area to escape Israeli attacks.
Uncensored Insight: Iran has increased its air defense near the Caspian Sea due to potential Israeli drone operations in the area. This move comes as tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, with ongoing missile exchanges and military responses.
20:58 Iran Reports Israeli Attack Near Police Headquarters in Tehran
Iranian state media have reported an Israeli attack near the police headquarters in Tehran. Several buildings near the police headquarters in the Iranian capital have been attacked, according to a police statement cited by the state news agency Irna. Several officers were injured in the attack. Meanwhile, the Israeli army reported renewed attacks on rocket launch sites and silos in western Iran. Fighter jets were in operation over the sites, the army said. Workers attempting to bring the previously targeted sites back online were also attacked.
Uncensored Insight: Iranian authorities report an Israeli attack near the police headquarters in Tehran, with several officers injured and buildings damaged. Simultaneously, Israel is stated to have continued its attacks on rocket launch sites and silos in western Iran.
20:35 Israeli Ex-Minister: "After the US, We're the Best"
Some of Iran's central nuclear facilities are buried deep underground. However, Israeli former Defense Minister Benny Gantz believes it is possible for Israel to achieve its goals in the war against Tehran without military US help. In an interview with ntv, he also expressed doubts about a possible diplomatic solution.
Uncensored Insight: Former Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz believes Israel can achieve its goals in the war against Iran without requiring military U.S. help and has doubts about a diplomatic resolution.
21:25 Experts: Israel Cannot Launch Sustained Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Sites
While it's possible for Israel to inflict damage on Iran's nuclear facilities, experts argue that Israel lacks the capability to maintain a prolonged bombing campaign, as it would require a large number of aircraft and significant resources, which Israel may not have at its disposal. The complexity and depth of the Iranian nuclear facilities orchestrated to withstand such attacks make it challenging for Israel to eliminate Iran's nuclear program through military means.
Uncensored Insight: Israel may inflict damage on Iranian nuclear facilities with its military operations, but experts suggest that Indonesia lacks the capability to maintain a sustained bombing campaign due to the complexity and depth of the Iranian sites, as well as resource limitations.
19:57 Schumer demands secret briefing from Trump
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, has requested a classified briefing from President Donald Trump on the conflict between Iran and Israel, involving all 100 senators. He expects Trump to agree. No statement from the President has been made.
19:33 Expert: Trump and Netanyahu "are conducting a deception campaign"
"The Israelis are tactically brilliant and have their backs against the wall" - these and other reasons suggest that the goals in the fight against Iran may be achieved, says GIDS expert Marie-Theres Sommerfeld. Meanwhile, the USA is much more actively involved in the conflict than it appears.
Uncensored Insight: GIDS expert Marie-Theres Sommerfeld believes the Israelis are tactically skilled and have their backs against the wall in the conflict against Iran. The USA is more deeply involved in the conflict than publicly acknowledged.
19:13 Iran almost completely shuts down the internet
In the midst of the war, the internet in Iran is almost completely shut down. Real-time data confirms a "near-total national internet blackout," reports Netblocks, an organization known for monitoring internet shutdowns. Residents of the capital Tehran confirm the internet outage by phone. The Mehr news agency cites a statement from the Communications Ministry. It states that the restriction is due to "the misuse of the national communications network by the enemy aggressor for military purposes and to endanger the lives and property of innocent people." Access to communication within the country remains open. Almost three hours after the restriction, it is no longer possible internationally to reach people in Iran by phone.
19:00 Israel reports new rocket attack from Iran
The Iranian army has reportedly fired rockets at Israel again, according to a statement from the Israeli army. "Defense systems are operational to intercept the threat," it says. Iran confirms the attack. Warning sirens sounded in several areas of the country, including the densely populated Tel Aviv area. People in the affected regions were instructed to stay in shelters. This is the latest in a series of rocket attacks from Iran, which has also been attacking Israel with drones since then. Israel continues to target sites in Iran.
Uncensored Insight: Iran reportedly launched another rocket attack on Israel, with warning sirens sounding in various areas, including Tel Aviv. Israel is still targeting sites in Iran.
18:42 Opposition politician: "Regime change" in Iran must come from the people
Prominent Iranian government opponent Marjam Rajavi has called for the overthrow of the leadership in Tehran in the context of the Israel-Iran conflict, but stressed that the Iranian people must achieve it. The "regime change" must come from "the Iranian people and their resistance," says the chairwoman of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), which is active in exile. Rajavi warns against entering into new negotiations with the spiritual leader of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei, over the nuclear program. The leadership in Tehran will "never abandon its uranium enrichment program." Khamenei is plunging the people of Iran "into war and uncertainty to preserve his fragile and failing regime."
18:14 Israeli Minister Calls Erdogan's Remarks "Inciting Speech"Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has described a statement by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as "inciting speech". "It's particularly ironic that someone who makes no secret of his imperialistic ambitions, who has invaded northern Syria and illegally occupies the north of Cyprus, claims to speak in the name of morality and international law," Saar wrote on X. Erdogan had previously described it as entirely legitimate for Iran to defend itself against "state terrorism". According to him, Iran is being attacked by a "lawless country that knows no rules and has no principles".
18:06 Special Flight Brings 171 People from Jordan to GermanyA special flight is bringing Germans and their family members who were stranded in Israel from the Jordanian capital Amman to Frankfurt. 171 people were able to leave the region, the Foreign Office announced on X. The landing is expected in the evening at Frankfurt Airport. Another flight is planned for Thursday. Germans who want to leave Israel must get to neighboring Jordan on their own. Other European countries, such as Poland, have organized a convoy to Jordan for their nationals. The Foreign Office calls on Germans to register on its crisis prevention list, Elefand. A spokesman had previously said that this was not about a repatriation or evacuation action. They are "commercial special flights" because the flight options of the airlines were not sufficient. The flights will continue "as long as the situation allows and there is a need".
Uncensored Insight: Germans stranded in Israel are being evacuated via a special flight from Jordan to Frankfurt, while other European countries have organized similar actions to help their citizens leave the region.
17:51 Hegseth Refuses to Testify About Possible Iran Options Before SenateUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells the Senate that he will not disclose whether he has presented President Donald Trump with options for an attack on Iran in a public forum. The US military, however, is ready to implement Trump's decisions.
17:32 Trump Spoke to Putin - and Discussed MediationUS President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. "He offered to mediate," Trump said, referring to the war between Israel and Iran. "Do me a favor, mediate in your own [war] first."
Uncensored Insight: During a conversation with Putin, Trump reportedly turned down the Russian leader's offer for mediation in the Israel-Iran conflict, stating that Putin should mediate in his own conflicts first.
17:06 Iran: Trump Lies - "Iran Does Not Negotiate Under Duress"Iran denies having asked the US to negotiate over its nuclear program. "No Iranian official has ever asked to crawl before the doors of the White House. The only thing more despicable than his lies is his cowardly threat to 'eliminate' the Supreme Leader of Iran," the Iranian representation to the United Nations wrote on X, referring to US President Donald Trump. "Iran does not negotiate under duress, will not accept peace under duress, and certainly not with a former warmonger who clings to his significance. Iran will respond to every threat with a counter-threat and to every action with counter-measures."
16:45 Trump Keeps Tight-Lipped: "No One Knows What I'll Do"
US President Donald Trump is not committing to a clear course regarding Iran. "No one knows what I will do," the Republican said outside the White House when asked if he was considering a US strike against Iranian nuclear facilities. "I could do it. I might not. But if I do, I won't announce it beforehand," Trump said. The US President reiterated his demand for "unconditional surrender" from Iran but did not completely rule out further negotiations. "It's not too late," Trump said, adding that Tehran has "a lot of anger." He believes a solution could have been found earlier and noted that there is "a big difference between now and a week ago." Trump also mentioned that the Iranian side had proposed coming to the White House, which he described as "brave" and "not easy for them to do."
Uncensored Insight: Trump remains tight-lipped about his intentions regarding a potential strike against Iranian nuclear facilities, stating that he could act but would not announce it ahead of time and welcomes Iranian proposals for negotiations.
16:29 Israeli Army Advises Concerned Iranians to Contact Mossad
The Israeli Army has reportedly received many messages from concerned Iranians and advised them to contact the Israeli foreign intelligence agency Mossad. "Perhaps you will find a new way to improve your situation there," reads a statement published on the platform X in Persian. The Israeli military provided a link to the Mossad's website. The Israeli Army understands the difficult situation of the people in Iran and has received many messages from people worried about their country's uncertain future, including members of the Iranian government's security apparatus. They have expressed their fear, despair, and anger over the events in Iran and asked the army to contact Israeli authorities to prevent Iran from suffering the same fate as Lebanon and Gaza. However, the army is not responsible for such requests.
Uncensored Insight: Israel is allegedly advising concerned Iranians to contact Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence agency, potentially implying Israeli efforts to encourage defections or provide support to Iranian opposition factions.
16:06 Unique Bomb Can Burrow Dozens of Meters Underground
If US President Donald Trump decides to intervene militarily in the conflict between Israel and Iran, the GBU-57 would be his weapon of choice. This bunker-busting bomb is the only strategic weapon capable of destroying Iran's underground nuclear facilities. The US bomb is unique because it can penetrate up to 61 meters deep into rock and concrete, unlike many rockets and bombs that detonate upon impact. Instead, bunker-busting bombs burrow into the earth before exploding when they reach the underground facility. These weapons have "a very thick hull of hardened steel" that allows them to "penetrate the rock layers," says Masao Dahlgren, a defense specialist at the CSIS research center in Washington. This explains their weight, over 13 tons, with a length of 6.6 meters.
Uncensored Insight: The GBU-57, a unique bunker-busting bomb, can penetrate up to 61 meters deep underground, making it an effective tool for United States' potential military intervention against Iran's deep underground nuclear facilities.
15:41 Israeli Minister: Iran's Internal Security Headquarters Destroyed
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the Israeli Air Force had destroyed Iran's main internal security headquarters. Katz described it as the "main arm of the Iranian dictator's oppression." He added, "As promised, we will continue to target symbols of the regime and attack the Ayatollah regime wherever it is located."
15:25 Multiple Explosions in Tehran
There were multiple explosions in the Iranian capital, Tehran, again on Thursday afternoon. AFP reporters reported numerous detonations, with black smoke rising in the eastern and southeastern parts of the city.
15:00 Deep in the Mountain: The Heart of Iran's Nuclear FacilitiesIsrael's attacks are specifically targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. Experts have been certain for years that the regime is seeking to build an atomic bomb there. To completely disable the program, the facility in Fordo, the heart of the operation, would also need to be destroyed. However, this is hardly possible with conventional means.
14:37 Erdogan: Iran Has the Right to Self-Defense
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes that Iran has a clear right to self-defense in its conflict with Israel. It is completely natural, legitimate, and a right for Iran to defend itself against "state terrorism," Erdogan says in Ankara. According to him, Iran is being attacked by a country that knows no rights, no rules, and no principles.
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Turkey Expresses Support for Iran's Right to Self-Defense in Conflict with Israel
14:14 Wadephul Calls on Iran to Return to Negotiation Table
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul calls on Iran to resume negotiations over its nuclear program. The E3 countries - Germany, France, and the UK - are ready for this, Wadephul says at a press conference with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Berlin. Trust-building measures by the Iranian leadership are now required. "It's never too late to come to the negotiating table if one comes in good faith," the minister says.
Uncensored Insight: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul calls on Iran to return to the negotiation table in regards to its nuclear program, indicating a diplomatic solution is still being pursued by E3 countries.
13:55 Israel Admits Shooting Down of Its Drone Over Iran
The Israeli army confirms, with unusual openness, the shooting down of one of its drones by Iranian air defense. "During an operation, a surface-to-air missile was fired at an Israeli Air Force drone. The drone crashed in Iran," the army says. This is the first time since the start of Israel's air strikes last Friday that the army has confirmed the shooting down of one of its drones.
Uncensored Insight: Israel acknowledges the loss of a drone over Iran following its air strike operations, suggesting Israeli drones are being used in military operations against Iran.
13:33 Expert: "Regime Change in Iran is a Dangerous Game"
An end to the mullah regime in Iran could have unforeseen consequences, according to Klemens Fischer, an expert in foreign policy. He emphasizes that similar regime changes under U.S. influence have significantly destabilized other countries.
Uncensored Insight: Experts warn that intervening to instigate regime change in Iran could lead to unintended consequences and potential instability, making it a risky proposition.
13:12 Chamenei: Iran Will Never SurrenderIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Chamenei sharply rejects calls for surrender and warns the U.S. against military intervention in the conflict with Israel. "The Iranian people are determined and will resist both an imposed war and an imposed peace," Chamenei says in a televised speech. He also warns that U.S. intervention would cause "irreparable damage." Chamenei was not shown, and his voice was not heard. Observers suggest this could fuel speculation about a possible upcoming succession of the Ayatollah at the head of the country.
Uncensored Insight: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Chamenei vows that Iran will not surrender in the conflict with Israel, while also warning the United States against military intervention and hinting at a potential upcoming leadership transition.
12:57 Russia Warns U.S. Against Direct War Involvement
Russia warns that direct U.S. military aid to Israel could lead to a radical destabilization of the situation in the Middle East. It advises the U.S. not to provide such aid or even consider it, says Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, according to the Interfax news agency. Russia is in contact with both Israel and Iran, Ryabkov adds.
Uncensored Insight: Russia issues a warning to the United States against providing direct military aid to Israel, suggesting that such action could destabilize the Middle East further.
12:43 Israel Admits Running Out of "Arrow" Interceptor MissilesIsrael is reportedly running out of interceptor missiles for its "Arrow" defense system, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing a U.S. insider. The report could not be confirmed.
Uncensored Insight: Israel may be running low on "Arrow" interceptor missiles, potentially limiting its air defense capability during ongoing conflicts.
12:12 Iran Warns US Against Direct War Involvement Iran warns the US against direct involvement in the war alongside Israel. The government in Tehran says it would respond decisively if the US takes such action, according to Iran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini. "We will not hesitate to defend our people, our security, and our land - we will respond seriously and strongly, without restraint," Bahreini told journalists. He also described the US as "complicit in Israel's actions."
Uncensored Insight: Iran issues a warning to the United States against direct military intervention, suggesting a potential Iranian response if such action occurs.
11:53 Kiesewetter: Germany is Not a Bystander in the Middle East War"We were not critical enough of Iran," says Roderich Kiesewetter, a CDU foreign policy expert, looking at the war in the Middle East. He sees Israel's attack on Iran as a failure of German foreign policy, which should have taken a more decisive stance against the mullah regime.
Uncensored Insight: A German expert claims that Israel's attack on Iran is a result of a failure in German foreign policy to take a more critical stance against Iran, signaling potential German concerns over the conflict.
11:22 Russians and Chinese Leave Israel and IranSince the start of Israel's large-scale attack on Iran, 791 Chinese citizens have been evacuated from Iran to safe regions, according to spokesperson Guo Jiakun of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. More than a thousand others are preparing for evacuation. Chinese citizens have also been evacuated from Israel. Meanwhile, Russia's ambassador in Tel Aviv, Anatoly Viktorov, says that the families of Russian diplomats have left Israel. "Almost all the wives and children of the employees of the embassy in Israel" left on Tuesday, he said, returning to their homeland via Egypt.
Uncensored Insight: China and Russia are evacuating their citizens from Israel and Iran as tensions increase and a large-scale attack on Iran continues.
10:51 ntv Reporter Observes: "Israel Could Have Gained Air Superiority" Iran claims to have launched a hypersonic missile of the Fattah 3 type against Israel, which Tel Aviv has not yet confirmed. ntv reporter Alexandra Callenius reports on the latest developments in the Middle East and Donald Trump's threat.
Uncensored Insight: A reporter observes the potential achievement of air superiority by Israel in its conflict with Iran, raising questions about Iran's claims of using advanced hypersonic missiles.
10:24 Israel Likely Running Out of "Arrow" Interceptor Missiles Israel is reportedly running out of interceptor missiles for its "Arrow" defense system, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing a U.S. insider. The report could not be confirmed.
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09:41 Trump Faces "Open War Calls" Is the Israel-Iran conflict drawing the US into a new war? North America correspondent Gordian Fritz explains that Trump is "not averse to intervention" in the conflict. A certain type of US weapon could completely destroy Iran's nuclear program.
Politics US Weapons Against Iran's Atomic Bunkers? Trump Faces "Open War Calls"
09:23 Israel Starts Flights for Citizens Stranded AbroadIsrael begins repatriating citizens stranded abroad due to the war with Iran. The first flight landed early in the morning at Ben Gurion Airport. On board the El Al flight were passengers from Larnaca, Cyprus. According to Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev, between 100,000 and 150,000 Israelis are stranded abroad. The repatriation operation will proceed gradually, depending on the assessed risk.
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08:54 Trump Demands Iran's Surrender and Threatens People in Tehran and Tel Aviv must endure another night of fear as the mutual shelling between Israeli and Iranian forces continues unabated. US President Trump issues a threat.
Politics "Three Hours, Three Waves" Israel Reports Attack on Helicopters and Centrifuge Facility in Iran**
08:33 USA Closes Embassy in JerusalemOn the fifth day of the military confrontation between Israel and Iran, the USA announces the temporary closure of its embassy in Jerusalem. Due to the "current security situation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran," the US embassy will be closed from today until Friday, the embassy's website states.
Politics USA Closes Embassy in Jerusalem for Several Days Due to "Security Situation"
08:18 Röttgen: "No Doubt that Iran is Irreversibly Determined to Become a Nuclear Power"CDU foreign policy expert Norbert Röttgen expresses his conviction that the Iranian regime is deliberately working towards becoming a nuclear power: "I have no doubt that the Iranian regime is irreversibly determined to become a nuclear power," he said on ZDF's Markus Lanz show. "They don't want to use the weapon, but they want to have it because it gives enormous power." Röttgen understands Israel's actions at the current time. "For Israel, it's a big question, but also in the legal evaluation of international law: 'Do I have to wait until the point of irreversibility is reached?' Then I would have clarity, but it would be too late."
07:50 Exiled Iranian on Israel Conflict: "It's Important for Iran that This Stops Now"For days, Israel and Iran have been exchanging fire. The conflict is not only affecting the residents of the countries but also exiled Iranian Babak Kazemifard, who watches the escalation with "mixed feelings." He himself fled Iran at the age of 15. Now, part of his family is trying to escape the current war.
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07:17 Israel Strikes Targets in and Around Tehran AgainIsrael has again launched air strikes on targets in the Tehran area early this morning. Earlier, the military had warned residents of a district in southwestern Tehran near Mehrabad Airport to evacuate, stating that military facilities in the area would be targeted.
06:10 Macron Warns of "Chaos" in Event of Iran Regime ChangeFrench President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out against attempting to topple the Iranian government by military means. "The biggest mistake we could make today is to try to bring about regime change in Iran through military means, as it would lead to chaos," Macron said at the conclusion of the G7 summit.
Politics "Chaos" Would Result from Iran Regime Change, Macron Warns
05:10 Media: Crisis Meeting at the White House Has EndedThe meeting of US President Trump and his National Security Council has ended, CNN reports, citing White House officials. The meeting lasted more than an hour.
04:21 Iranian Media: Israel Strikes Rocket Production Facility Near TehranAccording to reports from Iranian news websites, the rocket production facility Khojir was targeted by an Israeli air strike last night. The facility, located near the capital Tehran, was reportedly attacked previously in October.
03:33 Iran Claims "Hypersonic Rocket" Attack on IsraelTehran claims to have attacked Israel with "hypersonic rockets" last night. In the "eleventh wave" of attacks on Israel, ballistic hypersonic rockets of the "Fattah 3" type were fired, according to Iranian Revolutionary Guards on a state-run Iranian channel. Iranian forces reportedly gained "full control over the skies of the occupied territories."
02:57 Khamenei Vows "No Mercy" for IsraelIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has again threatened Israel, writing on X, "We must give a strong response to the Zionist terror regime. We will show no mercy to the Zionists." Earlier, US President Donald Trump had issued an indirect threat to Khamenei, writing on Truth Social, "We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target." However, Khamenei is reportedly safe for now. "We will not take him out (kill him!), at least not at the moment."
02:18 US Embassy in Israel Remains ClosedThe US has kept its diplomatic missions in Israel closed until Friday. Affected are the US Embassy in Jerusalem and the consular sections in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. All US government employees and their families are advised to stay home or near their residences until further notice, according to the diplomatic mission's website. The embassy was also closed on Tuesday.
01:56 Israel Strikes Targets in TehranIsrael has again launched air strikes on targets in the Iranian capital Tehran. Earlier, the Israeli military had urged residents of a district in southwestern Tehran near Mehrabad Airport to take cover, stating that military facilities in the area would be targeted.
01:13 Iran Launches Further Wave of Attacks Iran has launched another wave of attacks on Israel within an hour. According to "Times of Israel", a rocket hit a parking lot in the country's interior, causing a fire. No injuries have been reported so far. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have stated that the attacks targeted air force bases from which attacks on Iran were launched. The attacks will continue without interruption and in various forms.
00:22 Israel's Military Reports New Rocket Attack from Iran The Iranian military has reportedly fired rockets at Israel again. Air raid sirens have gone off in several parts of the country, the Israeli military reports. People in the affected areas can now leave the shelters.
23:42 Moscow: Israel Heading Towards Nuclear Catastrophe Russia condemns Israel's attacks on Iran as illegal. A solution to the conflict over Iran's nuclear program can only be achieved through diplomatic means, Russia's Foreign Ministry states. The attacks pose "an unacceptable threat to international security and are driving the world towards a nuclear catastrophe, the consequences of which will be felt everywhere, including in Israel itself." Via Telegram, the ministry refers to "clear statements" by the government in Tehran that it will adhere to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Moreover, the Islamic Republic has signaled its readiness to negotiate with the USA. Russia has made threats to use nuclear weapons several times during the Ukraine war.
23:18 Report: Iranian Cyber Police Reverses Decision to Block Internet Access to foreign media in Iran will apparently not be restricted after all. The internet will soon be functioning normally again, and there will be no blockade of foreign websites, a spokesman for the Cyber Crime Police told the "Shargh" daily. Various media had previously reported, citing experts and internet activists, that free internet access was at risk of being shut down.
22:38 Doctors and Medical Staff Brought Back to Israel by Ship Around 100 Israeli doctors and other medical staff who were abroad have been brought back to Israel by ship. It docked at the port of Haifa. Due to the closure of airspace, the professionals could not return by plane as planned. Among them were also 22 members of the medical leadership staff of Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv who were in Germany for training. According to the news portal "ynet", the Israeli Health Ministry has now identified around 390 medical professionals who are to be brought back quickly to be available in case of attacks.
22:04 Macron: Military Coup in Iran Would Be a Major Mistake French President Emmanuel Macron warns against overthrowing the Iranian government by military means. This would be a major mistake, Macron says. He is convinced that the best course of action is to resume negotiations with Iran. There has probably been a change of mind by US President Trump since yesterday, the French head of state continues. He assumes that Trump wants to increase pressure on the Islamic Republic.
21:57 Media: Crisis Meeting at the White House Has Ended The meeting of US President Trump and his National Security Council has ended, CNN reports, citing White House officials. The meeting lasted more than an hour.
Uncensored Insight: Trump convenes his National Security Council for what seems to be a crucial meeting amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
21:32 Trump consults with team in "Situation Room"
US President Trump has gathered his national security team. The White House reports that Trump has assembled the team in the "Situation Room," the heavily secured command center of the US government in Washington, for consultations.
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Uncensored Insight: The conflict between Israel and Iran continues as both countries exchange missile attacks. Israeli air defense is active in Tehran with attacks continuing on Iranian infrastructure.
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- The Israeli Football Association (IFA) announced that due to the Mideast conflict, the IFA has decided not to hold matches in Israel or Palestine as a form of protest.
- The Europol intelligence agency reported an increase in cyberattacks targeting businesses in Europe during the Mideast conflict.
This conflict shows no signs of slowing down, with both Israel and Iran continuing their attacks on each other. The IFA has taken a stance against the violence by not holding matches in Israel or Palestine, while Europol has reported a surge in cyberattacks during the conflict.
Political cooperation in resolving the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could aid in ensuring peace and security. The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel necessitate a diplomatic approach to avoid further escalation and prevent the region from spiraling into chaos.
Germany, as a key European player, could use its political influence to help facilitate dialogue between the involved parties, encouraging a return to the negotiation table and working towards a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
