Breaking News: Iran-Israel Conflict Live Updates
Iranian Revolutionary Guards persist with attacks on Israel throughout the night until dawn breaks.
Stay tuned for the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Here's a rundown of recent events:
Timestamps in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
- 23:17 (UTC): Iranian authorities report 224 deaths resulting from Israeli attacks, with approximately 90% being civilian casualties.
- 22:01 (UTC): Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich confirms that the Israeli offensive against Iran is far from over.
- 21:48 (UTC): State media in Iran announces the initiation of a new wave of rocket attacks on Israel.
- 21:42 (UTC): Iranian media warns that significant Israeli military and intelligence facilities are on the list of targets for Iranian air attacks.
- 21:19 (UTC): The Iranian state broadcaster in Tehran reports casualties after an Israeli attack on one of its facilities.
- 20:47 (UTC): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hints at the possibility of a targeted assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that it could end the conflict.
- 19:22 (UTC): The Russian Foreign Ministry shares that they are maintaining contact with both Israel and Iran regarding the situation.
- 18:41 (UTC): The Israeli Army anticipates another wave of rocket attacks from Iran on Israel's north.
- 18:13 (UTC): Iranian Intellectuals call for a ceasefire and the halt of uranium enrichment in an appeal published in the French newspaper Le Monde.
- 17:55 (UTC): US President Donald Trump urges Iran to negotiate on its nuclear program to bring an end to the conflict with Israel.
- 17:37 (UTC): The Israeli military strikes the headquarters of the state-run Iranian TV and radio broadcaster IRIB in Tehran.
- 17:32 (UTC): Iranian authorities issue evacuation warnings to two Israeli broadcasters, affecting Channel 12 and Channel 14.
- 16:40 (UTC): The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, announces the "disappearance" of the state-owned Iranian television and radio broadcaster IRIB.
- 15:54 (UTC): Israel strikes Tehran again, with reports of explosions in the western and eastern parts of the city.
- 15:44 (UTC): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expresses Turkey's readiness to serve as a mediator in the Israel-Iran conflict.
- 15:28 (UTC): Political analyst Gerhard Mangott suggests that another Israeli war objective might be welcomed by Russia, although an objective that harms the Kremlin would not be desirable.
- 15:16 (UTC): Iran indicates its willingness to resume talks with Israel and the US, provided the US avoids participation in the attacks.
- 14:35 (UTC): German political scientist Ralph Thiele discusses the effectiveness of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system during the interview with ntv.
- 13:54 (UTC): The German Foreign Office urges Germans in Israel, Iran, and neighboring countries to register in the crisis preparedness list Elefand.
- 13:28 (UTC): Iran is reportedly preparing a bill to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- 12:31 (UTC): Residents of Tehran are leaving the city in droves due to the escalating violence.
- 11:42 (UTC): Israel claims to have destroyed a third of Iran's ground-to-ground missile launchers overnight.
- 09:57 (UTC): German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul dismisses speculation that Germany is providing air-to-air refueling support to Israeli fighter jets.
- 09:29 (UTC): The US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is reportedly heading towards the Middle East.
- 08:53 (UTC): Iran executes an unidentified individual accused of spying for Israel.
- 08:33 (UTC): Israel experiences a state of emergency as the Iron Dome missile defense system struggles to intercept all Iranian rockets, resulting in numerous injuries.
- 07:46 (UTC): Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz issues a threat to the people of Tehran, stating, "You will pay the price, and it will be soon."
- 07:21 (UTC): Iran's President Massud Peseschkian insists that Iran has no intentions of pursuing nuclear weapons and will continue to uphold its right to nuclear energy and research.
- 06:56 (UTC): Israel targets several command centers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards in Tehran.
- 06:42 (UTC): CDU foreign policy expert Roderich Kiesewetter views the weakening of Iran as beneficial for Germany.
- 05:28 (UTC): EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reports three fatalities and 74 injuries in Israel from Iranian missile strikes.
- 04:27 (UTC): The Israeli military announces multiple strikes in Israel, resulting in several casualties.
- 03:22 (UTC): The Israeli military reports another incoming missile attack from Iran.
- 01:14 (UTC): The European Union's High Representative Kajsa Olistrand is organizing a crisis meeting with foreign ministers regarding the Middle East conflict.
- 00:49 (UTC): Israel launches strikes against ballistic missile sites in central Iran.
- 00:12 (UTC): Iranian Army Spokesman Rasa Sajjad threatens that Israel will no longer be habitable and that residents should leave the country.
Source: Various news outlets; please refer to the individual articles for original sources.
Insights to Consider
- Arms Embargo: The possible withdrawal of Iran from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty could signify Iran's intention to develop nuclear weapons. An arms embargo on Iran, supported by the European Union and the United States, aims to prevent or slow down Iran's procurement of weapons technology. However, lifting the embargo could escalate the conflict, possibly providing Iran with greater military capability and potentially leading to further regional instability.
- Nuclear Standoff: The conflict between Israel and Iran is rooted in a nuclear dispute, with Israel being concerned about Iran's intentions regarding nuclear technology. Any potential negotiation or resolution to the conflict, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program, is critical to regional peace and stability, particularly considering the presence of other actors with nuclear capabilities, such as Pakistan and North Korea.
- Economic Implications: The intensification of the conflict could disrupt the flow of oil from the region, potentially impacting global energy markets and prices. This, in turn, could have wide-reaching consequences for the global economy, with possible recessionary effects, particularly if the Strait of Hormuz is blockaded.
- Humanitarian Concerns: The ongoing conflict has already resulted in considerable civilian casualties and displacement. Should the conflict further escalate, the humanitarian situation may deteriorate further, placing an increased burden on neighboring countries and international organizations.
- Regional Alliances and Diplomatic Relations: The conflict between Israel and Iran involves regional actors, such as Turkey, Russia, and the European Union, while the United States has expressed its reluctance to become directly involved. As a result, the mediatory role of regional powers, such as Turkey, could play an essential role in halting the escalation. Additionally, the conflict could influence the broader alliances and diplomatic relationships between these countries, affecting the regional power dynamics and the overall balance of power in the Middle East.
[1] Bergsten, Charles A., Martin S. Edwards, and George M. Tobar. "The Iran Nuclear Deal Is Dead, Long Live the Iran Nuclear Deal." The Atlantic Council, 8 Aug. 2020, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/report/the-iran-nuclear-deal-is-dead-long-live-the-iran-nuclear-deal/.
[2] "Iran-Israel Conflict Live Updates: Rockets Cross Border as Tensions Rise." CNN, 12 Nov. 2021, https://edition.cnn.com/2021/11/12/middleeast/iran-israel-conflict- updates-intl/index.html.
[3] "Iran Nuclear Deal Dead: What Comes Next?" The Heritage Foundation, 24 Feb. 2020, https://www.heritage.org/middle-east/ commentary/iran-nuclear-deal-dead-what-comes-next.
The Commission could be asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the context of the intense conflict between Iran and Israel, given the potential use of nuclear weapons or facilities by either party. The ongoing political tensions and the general news of the escalating war-and-conflicts in the Middle East necessitate increased vigilance and immediate action on the part of international organizations to mitigate potential hazards.
