Middle East Conflict Updates +++ 02:03 Israel's Foreign Minister: Iran's Nuclear Program "Potentially Pushed Back by Years"
Iran's nuclear program experiences setback of approximately two to three years, as per assertions from Israel's foreign minister.
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Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar reckons the country's strikes on Iranian targets have delayed their ability to acquire nuclear weapons by a significant margin. "Looks like we've pushed back Iran's nuclear ambitions by at least a few years, according to our intelligence briefs," Saar stated in an interview with the Bild paper. He highlighted Israel's commitment to thwarting any threats to peace, adding, "Our fight against Iran ain't over yet."
01:19 Iran: Trump's Peace Proposal Could Be a Ruse
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi posits that the recent diplomatic overture proposed by US President Trump could be a Covert Operation. The US must demonstrate their sincerity in seeking diplomatic solutions, "or they've got something else cooking up and are planning to attack Iran anyway," Araghtchi revealed in an interview with NBC News. "It looks like they've been planning this for a while and needed negotiations as a mask," he added. Iran ain't trusting the Yanks, Araghtchi asserted.
00:45 NGO: Over 260 Civilians Killed in Israel's Attacks on Iran
A US-based non-profit organization estimates that at least 657 lives have been ruined in Israel's airstrikes in Iran. Of these, at least 263 were innocent civilians, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). In addition, 164 military personnel have perished. HRANA could not confirm the status of 230 casualties. HRANA is affiliated with Human Rights Activists, an organization founded in Iran in 2005 but later fled to the US due to persecution. It publicly exposes human rights abuses in Iran daily.
23:59 Israel Strikes Missile Launch Sites in Iran
The Israeli Air Force has escalated its attacks on Iranian targets. In the past few hours, about 15 combat aircraft carried out a series of strikes on missile launch sites in western Iran, the army declared. The offensive is now complete. Meanwhile, Israel's air defenses knocked down a drone launched from Iran over the Mediterranean city of Haifa, according to reports. Previously, at least 23 civilians were injured, three severely, in an Iranian rocket attack on Haifa, emergency services stated.
22:55 World on Brink of Anarchy according to UN Chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres fears the world is teetering on the edge of chaos due to the Iran conflict. "We're precariously close to the tipping point, where the course we're on could spell doom for nations and possibly our shared future," Guterres told the UN Security Council in New York. "We're edging closer to anarchy: the escalation of this conflict could fan the flames that no one can control," he warned. Diplomacy is our best course of action, he insisted.
22:20 Trump: Europe won't aid in Israel-Iran conflict
US President Donald Trump has dismissed European mediation efforts in the escalating Israel-Iran war. "Iran doesn't want to deal with Europe. They want a shout-out from us," Trump told reporters in Morristown, New Jersey. "Europe can't help this time, I'm afraid." The foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the UK had implored Iran to negotiate with the US over its nuclear program.
21:55 Earthquake Shakes Iran
Iran has been hit by an earthquake. The quake, which occurred in Semnan province, about 150 kilometers from Tehran, registered a 5.1 magnitude on the Richter scale, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Iran's state news agency reported a magnitude of 5.5. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have surfaced. The earthquake hits the country amidst the heightened tension with Israel and a near total internet shutdown by authorities. The region, where the Arabian, Indian, and Eurasian plates converge, is notorious for strong tremors. A devastating series of earthquakes in neighboring Afghanistan last year claimed over 1,500 lives, according to the United Nations.
21:40 Iran Rejects Talks during Israel's Attacks
Iran has turned down discussions over its nuclear program until Israel stops its aggression towards Iranian targets. "There's no room for talks with us until Israeli aggression ceases," said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi at the sidelines of talks with his counterparts from Germany, France, and the UK in Geneva. Araghtchi labeled the US as "accomplices" of Israel. While the Europeans urged Iran to participate in dialogues with both the US and Israel, aiming for a negotiated solution. "We expect Iran to engage in talks, also with the United States, to achieve a peaceful resolution," said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
21:15 Iran in Geneva: Another Meeting Possible Soon
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi declared after meeting with his colleagues from Germany, France, and the UK (E3) in Geneva that Iran is poised to continue diplomatic negotiations. Another meeting in the near future is possible. The discussions were straightforward and marked by respect.
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Enrichment Data:- Israel's recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, in conjunction with a major U.S. assault dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer," have inflicted severe damage to crucial nuclear facilities such as Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, according to U.S. military assessments.- These attacks have involved advanced bunker-buster bombs capable of demolishing subterranean sites and are aimed at halting Iran's nuclear program, which Israel and the U.S. claim is near to producing nuclear weapons.- Despite the alleged substantial damage, it remains unclear if these operations have brought about a significant or lasting delay in Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities or overall nuclear weapons aspirations.- Iran has over thirty nuclear sites scattered across the country, many buried underground, which complicates the assessment of the full impact of these strikes.- Iran's response with missile barrages against Israel immediately following the strike, while not definitive evidence, indicates ongoing conflict dynamics and adds to the uncertainty about the impact on Iran's nuclear capability.
- Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear targets have potentially pushed back Iran's nuclear ambitions by several years, according to Israel's Foreign Minister.
- The Middle East is edging closer to anarchy due to the Iran conflict, warns UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
- The world should focus on diplomacy to avoid escalation in the Iran conflict, Guterres insists.
- The US must demonstrate its sincerity in seeking diplomatic solutions for peace, says Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi.
- European mediation efforts in the Israel-Iran war are dismissed by US President Donald Trump.
- More than 260 civilians have been killed in Israel's attacks on Iran, according to a US-based non-profit organization.
- The Israeli Air Force has escalated its attacks on Iranian targets, knocking down a drone launched from Iran over Haifa.
- An earthquake has shaken Iran, registered at a 5.1 magnitude on the Richter scale.
- Iran has rejected talks over its nuclear program until Israel stops its aggression towards Iranian targets.
- Another meeting in Geneva between Iran and the European Union (E3) is possible.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi revealed that the recent diplomatic overture proposed by US President Trump could be a Covert Operation.
- The heightened tension with Israel has led to a near total internet shutdown in Iran.
- A devastating series of earthquakes in neighboring Afghanistan last year claimed over 1,500 lives.
- The US and Israel claimed that Iran's nuclear program is near to producing nuclear weapons.
- The attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities are aimed at halting Iran's nuclear program, according to U.S. military assessments.
- Iran, in response to strikes, launched missile barrages against Israel.
- The region where the Arabian, Indian, and Eurasian plates converge is notorious for strong tremors.
- The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Semnan province, Iran.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed concerns over Iran's nuclear activities.
- The enrichment of uranium is a central issue in the Iran conflict.
- Iran has over thirty nuclear sites scattered across the country, many buried underground, which complicates the assessment of the full impact of these strikes.
