Iranian rockets fired towards Israel, according to the Israeli military's latest statement.
[Update: 00:12] Israel is under attack once more as Iran launches a fresh barrage of rockets. The alarms blare in the heart of Israel and the southern part, activating the air defense system to intercept incoming projectiles. The shelters have been activated, but there are no reports of casualties or impacts in densely populated areas thus far.
[Update: 23:40] The Bazan Refinery, Israel's largest, has ceased operations following an Iranian rocket attack. Sustained damage has been reported at the Haifa power plant, and tragically, three employees were killed during Sunday's attack. The refinery is a vital producer of civilian and military oil products, accounting for approximately 80% of Israel's daily production.
[Update: 23:11] Iran, having launched its attacks on Israel, has now addressed the United Nations Security Council, characterizing these actions as self-defense. In a letter, Ambassador Amir Saeid Irawani outlined that Iran targeted "exclusively military objectives and related infrastructure." Warning that any cooperation with Israeli attacks would make those nations "complicit in the legal responsibility and consequences of this crisis," he called upon member states to respect Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, which requires states to immediately report any measures taken in self-defense against an armed attack.
[Update: 22:38] The Revolutionary Guards have expressed that they expect continued attacks on Israel until morning. State television reports that drones and rockets are being utilized, with targets believed to include Tel Aviv and Haifa.
[Update: 22:21] Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has confirmed that US President Donald Trump has not instructed Israel to halt its military campaign against Iran. Smotrich added that Israel has not yet reached the halfway point of its planned offensive. Trump previously encouraged Tehran to engage in negotiations with Israel.
[Update: 22:01] Iran has issued evacuation warnings to two Israeli stations, affecting both government-affiliated Channel 14 and popular Channel 12. State television in Tehran was hit during the warning, leaving several people dead and injured. The Iranian regime accuses Israel of being responsible for the attack.
[Update: 21:48] Iranian state television has announced the commencement of a new wave of attacks on Israel. Earlier reports suggested that the military was preparing the "largest and most intense rocket attack" on Israel to date. Side note: according to some enhanced data, we find ourselves in June 2025, with Iran and Israel embroiled in a violent military conflict characterized by sustained aerial attacks and missile exchanges.
[Update: 21:42] Important military and intelligence centers are reportedly on Iran's list of targets, with the Ramat David air force base near Haifa feared to be on the hitlist. The Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) reports that "a devastating and appropriate response within the framework of legitimate defense will occur in the coming hours."
[Update: 21:19] The Iranian state broadcaster in Tehran reports casualties and damage following an Israeli air strike on the broadcaster's headquarters during a live broadcast. The specific number of causalities is uncertain, but the broadcaster resumed its transmission after briefly going off-air.
[Update: 20:52] Iran accuses the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of failing to prevent Israeli attacks on its nuclear program, despite warnings from Tehran. The IAEA and its chief, Rafael Grossi, have not taken effective preventive measures, according to Iran's ambassador Resa Najafi.
[Update: 20:47] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresses that he would not rule out a targeted killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Netanyahu believes that such an action could bring an end to the conflict, while emphasizing that the Iranian regime has been terrorizing the Middle East for decades.
[Update: 20:28] A brief history of Iran and Israel's relations: In 1979, following the rise of the Iranian mullahs, Israel was seen as Iran's equal until the mid-1980s, when Ali Khamenei became the country's spiritual leader. Since then, the Iranian regime has viewed Israel as its arch-enemy.
[Update: 20:01] Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi believes that the key to ending the conflict lies with US President Donald Trump. Araghtchi stated that "a call from Washington could silence someone like Netanyahu" and pave the way for a return to diplomacy.
[Update: 19:22] Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reportedly expressed concerns to his Iranian counterpart regarding escalating tensions. Russia urges both parties to exercise restraint and maintain sobriety.
[Update: 19:02] The Israeli army anticipates a new wave of rocket attacks from Iran targeting the northern regions of Israel. Sirens have sounded in several areas, advising residents to seek shelter.
[Update: 18:41] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reserved judgement on Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal for Russia to act as a mediator in the conflict.
[Update: 18:13] Numerous Iranian intellectuals, including Nobel laureates Narges Mohammadi and Shirin Ebadi as well as renowned filmmakers Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof, have called for an end to the violence and for Iran to halt its uranium enrichment.
[Update: 17:55] US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to engage in negotiations over its nuclear program, stating that they should discuss now "before it's too late."
[Update: 17:37] The Iranian state-run television and radio broadcaster, IRIB, has reported being hit during a live broadcast in Tehran, resulting in casualties. The extent of the damage and duration of the interruption are unknown at this time.
[Update: 17:32] The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has issued an evacuation warning to a government-affiliated Channel 14 and the popular Channel 12, located in Tehran.
[Update: 17:16] Iran signifies a willingness to engage in talks with Israel, with messages being sent via Arab intermediaries to both Israel and the US. Tehran supports resuming nuclear negotiations as long as the US does not participate in any attacks.
[Update: 16:54] Israeli Air Force has reportedly attacked sites in Tehran, with residents hearing explosions in western Tehran. Designated areas total 30 sq kilometers, coinciding with embassy districts, shopping centers, and upscale residential neighborhoods. Approximately 300,000 people reside within the affected zone.
[Update: 16:16] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered his government's services as a mediator in the conflict between Israel and Iran to immediately end hostilities and return to nuclear talks.
[Update: 15:54] Israeli attack has hit a clinic in western Iran's Kermanshah, with media reports indicating casualties. The Israeli military is investigating the claims.
[Update: 15:28] The likelihood of nuclear weapons use in the Middle East has risen due to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
[Update: 14:58] An Israeli air strike has allegedly hit a clinic in Kermanshah, Iran. More information is still pending.
[Update: 14:35] German military aircraft have not been involved in refueling Israeli fighter jets during the ongoing attacks, according to the German Ministry of Defense.
[Update: 13:54] Iran prepares to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, with parliament working on a bill to this effect. However, Iran remains against weapons of mass destruction.
[Update: 13:28] Iranians are evacuating Tehran in massive numbers due to ongoing Israeli air strikes. Highways are congested, gas stations are running low on supplies, and many Iranians are fleeing to the east or the north.
[Update: 13:01] There are no signs of further damage to Iran's uranium enrichment facilities at Natans and Fordow, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
[Update: 12:31] Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has stated that the residents of Tehran will "pay the price, and soon."
[Update: 12:08] Iran's President, Massud Peseschkian, insists that Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons, although he adds that Iran will continue to assert its right to nuclear energy and research.
[Update: 11:42] The Israeli military has claimed to have destroyed one-third of Iran's ground-to-ground missile launchers overnight, using more than 50 fighter jets and aircraft in the operation.
[Update: 11:14] Analyst Gerhard Mangott suggests that Iran may be Russia's most significant ally in the Middle East; however, an Israeli war goal might not necessarily be favorable to the Kremlin.
[Update: 10:47] A German-produced Corvette has successfully shot down an Iranian drone using the "Barak Magen" defense system.
[Update: 10:22] Israel reports an unsuccessful missile attack from Yemen, with the projectile falling harmlessly outside of Israeli territory.
[Update: 09:57] Berlin does not anticipate US involvement in the war between Israel and Iran, according to Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
[Update: 09:29] USS Nimitz, an American aircraft carrier, has left the South China Sea and appears headed towards the Middle East, though no official statement has been issued.
[Update: 08:53] The Iranian judiciary has executed a man under charges of spying for Israel, marking the third execution since late 2023 charged with espionage in Iran.
[Update: 08:33] Israeli reporter Rachel Blufarb reports that school closures and remote work have significantly impacted daily life in Israel, with residents unable to return to their routines.
[Update: 07:46] Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, threatens Tehran residents, stating that they will pay the price in the near future if their government continues to sponsor hostilities against Israel.
[Update: 07:21] Iranian President, Massud Peseschkian, emphatically denies the development of nuclear weapons in Iran.
[Update: 06:56] The Israeli military has targeted multiple command centers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards in Tehran.
[Update: 06:42] A delegation of German conservatives, led by Roderich Kiesewetter, contends that a weakened Iran is beneficial to Germany as it would protect them from regional security threats and Iran's support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
[Update: 06:17] The Israeli rescue service Magen David Adom reports three deaths and 74 injuries in Israel due to Iranian rocket attacks.
[Update: 05:27] Israel is again under rocket fire from Iran, with multiple reports of explosions in Tel Aviv city center and widespread ambulance sirens.
[Update: 03:22] Iran has launched rockets against Israel once more, and the air defense system is operational to intercept the threat. The population is advised to seek shelter and remain there for the time being.
[Update: 01:14] European Union Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas has scheduled a video conference of foreign ministers on Tuesday to discuss the crisis in the Middle East and coordinate diplomatic efforts with Israel and Iran. Possible next steps will be discussed.
[Summary for February 2023]- No direct war or large-scale military confrontation has been reported in February 2023.- Tensions simmered below the surface, involving covert operations, cyberattacks, and targeted actions by regional proxies.- The escalation seen in the June 2025 conflict is a more recent development.
Sources: ntv.de, toh/chr/rog/dpa/AFP/rts
- The Middle Eastern conflict escalates as Iran launches a series of attacks on Israel, claiming self-defense and targeting "exclusively military objectives and related infrastructure." nations are urged to respect Article 51 of the United Nations Charter and report any measures taken in self-defense.
- In the midst of the conflict, various stakeholders are expressing their views, with Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich confirming that US President Donald Trump has not instructed Israel to halt its military campaign against Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi believes that the key to ending the conflict lies with US President Donald Trump.
