The European Union is readying for a potential nuclear catastrophe
FacebookTwitterWhatsappE-MailPrintCopy LinkRussia condemns Israeli attacks on Iran as illegal. A sustainable solution to the conflict over Iran's nuclear program can only be achieved through diplomatic negotiations, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated. These attacks pose a massive threat to international security and drive the world closer to a potentially lethal nuclear catastrophe, with repercussions felt everywhere, even in Israel itself. Via Telegram, the ministry emphasized Iran's commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and its readiness for dialogue with the USA. Russia has hinted at the use of nuclear weapons on several occasions during the Ukraine conflict.
23:18 Update: Iranian Cyber Police U-Turn on Internet Access Access to foreign media in Iran appears set to remain unhindered, contrary to earlier reports suggesting a blockade. A spokesperson for the Iranian Cyber Crime Police told the daily "Shargh" that foreign internet sites would continue to function normally, debunking media speculation about potential online restriction.
22:38 Medical Professionals Return from Abroad Around 100 Israeli doctors and other healthcare personnel stranded abroad due to travel restrictions have been safely returned to Israel by ship. The vessel docked at Haifa. Among the returning professionals were 22 senior staff members from Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital who had been undergoing further training in Germany. The Israeli Health Ministry has identified approximately 390 medical experts needing urgent repatriation in the event of attacks.
22:04 Macron Warns Against Overthrowing Iranian Government French President Emmanuel Macron advises against regime change in Iran by military means. He views this action as a significant mistake. Negotiations with Iran, in his view, represent the most effective course of action. He assumes that US President Trump may have reconsidered his stance following recent events. Macron expects increased pressure on the Islamic Republic from Trump.
21:57 Meeting at the White House Concludes The meeting between US President Trump and his National Security Council has concluded, according to CNN sources. The session lasted over an hour.
21:32 Trump consults with his team in "Situation Room" US President Trump has assembled his national security team for consultations, according to White House announcements. The gathering took place in the "Situation Room," a highly secure command center within the US government headquarters in Washington.
21:10 Iron Beam - Israel's Laser Defense System The Israeli military appears to be stepping into the realm of science fiction with the Iron Beam laser defense system. Although the technology holds significant advantages, it can only act as a complement to existing systems due to certain limitations.
20:53 Situation Report: Israel Successful in Pushing Back Iranian Rocket Units Based on Israeli military reports, the Israeli Air Force has successfully expelled Iranian rocket units from western Iran to a more eastern location, with rocket launch sites in Isfahan now under attack. Approximately 60 fighter jets have been targeting these sites over the past few hours.
20:37 Evacuation Option for Germans in Israel via Jordan The German government is offering an evacuation flight for German citizens in Israel, facilitated by Jordan, on Thursday. A special flight through Amman Airport provided a return option for up to 180 people on Wednesday, a Foreign Office spokesperson reported. Over 4,000 Germans are registered on the emergency preparedness list Elefand in Israel, as well as over 1,000 Germans in Iran.
20:19 Iranian Army Advises Haifa and Tel Aviv Residents to Evacuate The chief of the Iranian Army Alerted the residents of the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa to evacuate, stating that retaliatory actions would commence soon. He emphasized that the evacuation was especially important for residents in Tel Aviv. Earlier attacks on Israel were reportedly only intended to serve as a deterrent.
19:47 National Security Council Meeting Scheduled Today The US National Security Council will convene today, according to White House sources, to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. These developments come after Trump heightened tensions, sparking speculation about possible American intervention.
19:30 State Broadcaster's Headquarters Burns Again A day after an Israeli attack on the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster, a fire has broken out at the office, as the broadcaster reported. Smoke in the building was due to a rekindled fire caused by the wind, the broadcaster explained. An AFP reporter observed a white smoke cloud nearby. Israel allegedly took the Iranian state broadcaster off the air by means of a targeted attack on Monday, according to Iranian reports. Three individuals were killed, and one building of the broadcaster was severely damaged.
19:07 "Beeper Operation": Iran Set to Block Internet Access Iran is reportedly on the brink of restricting free internet access in the country. Foreign internet access may soon be significantly restricted. The Cyber Security Command announced the prohibition of all devices connected to communication networks—including smartphones, smartwatches, laptops—for officials. The civilian population is also encouraged to minimize their use of these devices. The civilian population might be responding to statements made by Israel's ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter. "When the dust settles, you'll experience some surprises on Thursday evening and Friday that will make the 'beeper operation' seem simple," he ominously stated, referring to Israel's intelligence operation in September 2024 against the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, during which thousands of the group's devices exploded.
18:35 Trump Insists on Unconditional Surrender by Iran In a post on Truth Social, US President Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender. He also claims that Tehran has lost control of Iranian airspace. "We now have complete and total control over the skies above Iran," he writes. Although the US military's capability to control airspace over Iran can be questioned, Trump's statement may serve as a psychological warfare tactic.
18:17 Weighing in on Israel-Iran Conflict: Experts Favor Advanced Weapons Military expert Thomas Wiegold opines that Israel would require assistance from the US to destroy Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities, primarily relying on the GBU-57 bunker-busting bomb.
17:43 Vice President Vance Ambiguously Addresses Potential US Intervention in Iran US Vice President JD Vance refrains from ruling out US military intervention in Iran. He claims that Trump may decide to end Iran's nuclear enrichment militarily, maintaining that when the US employs its military, it's always for the benefit of the American people.
17:25 Return Flights Arranged for Israelis Stranded Abroad Israel is set to assist Israelis overseas, facilitating their return home starting Wednesday. "Tomorrow, we will likely operate rescue flights from Larnaca, Athens, Rome, Milan, and Paris," El Al, Israel's national airline, announced. Recipients of these special flights will be notified throughout the day. The flights are already fully booked. Israelis stranded abroad can pre-register for these flights.
16:57 Merz Praises Israel for its Attack on Iran German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expresses approval of Israel for its attack on Iran, likening it to a service provided to the Western allies. "That's the dirty work that Israel is doing for us all," Merz says at the G7 summit in Canada during an interview with ZDF.
16:34 Mideast Tensions Discussed at G7 Summit Tensions in the Middle East are a topic at the G7 summit, with US President Trump leaving the meeting early to allegedly discuss a "big solution." Political scientist Klemens Fischer asserts that the Iranian leadership needs to act to alleviate these tensions.
16:07 Trump Demands "Real End" to Iranian Nuclear Program US President Trump demands a "real end" to Iran's nuclear program, he states during his early return from the G7 summit in Canada. "Not a ceasefire, a real end," Trump asserts, according to reports from accompanying journalists. Experts suspect that Israel would need a special bunker-busting bomb, which only the US possesses, to destroy the Iranian nuclear facility at Fordo.
15:15 Wadephul Does Not Expect US Intervention in Israel-Iran Conflict German Foreign Minister Wadephul does not anticipate the US to engage in direct military intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict. "I believe the United States of America will not intervene in this war," Wadephul states to the TV station Welt. The US government has consistently stated that it does not want to intervene militarily in the conflict, but this could change if US facilities were attacked.
14:29 US Unable to Evacuate American Citizens in Israel The US Embassy in Jerusalem explains that it is unable to "evacuate or directly support" American citizens leaving Israel. The embassy will remain closed on Tuesday. All US government employees and their families are advised to remain indoors or near home until further notice.
14:03 Footage appears to show destruction of Iranian combat aircraft Footage from the Israeli military purportedly shows the destruction of several Iranian combat aircraft at a base in Tehran. Simultaneously, Israeli Army spokesperson Effie Defrin announces the death of the top commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Ali Shadmani.
13:46 Iran Threatens Israel: "Supreme Leader could face the same fate as Saddam Hussein" Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz issues a warning to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: face the same fate as Saddam Hussein. The complication of this statement lies in the death of Saddam Hussein in a legitimate trial, unlike the non-judicial execution that characterized Saddam's trial and execution.
13:22 Jordanian King Warns of Escalation Beyond Middle East King Abdullah II of Jordan cautions about the escalation of tensions in the Middle East and beyond in a speech to the European Parliament. "The Israeli attack on Iran could lead to further escalation beyond my region," he warns MEPs in Strasbourg.
12:57 Trump Regards "Gloves as Off" if US Troops Face Attack "Game on," US President Donald Trump warns Iran. If Iran attacks US troops in the Middle East, the US will strike back. "We will retaliate if they attack our people," Trump asserts.
12:35 Iran Condemns G7 Statement Iran sharply criticizes the G7 statement on the war between Israel and Iran. The statement overlooks the "illegal aggression of Israel" and disregards the "attacks on Iran's peaceful nuclear infrastructure, unjustified strikes on residential areas, and the killing of Iranian citizens," according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghai.
12:15 Weber Suggests Israel and US Arrangement in Silence Military expert Joachim Weber postulates that Israel is carrying out the "dirty work" on behalf of the US, while the US is responsible for creating a menacing backdrop. He does not rule out the possibility of a US intervention.
11:57 Trump: No Contact with Iran for Peace Talks US President Donald Trump claims that he has not initiated any attempts to reach out to Iran for peace talks. "If they want to talk, they know how to reach me," Trump writes on Truth Social.
11:34 Iran Claims to Hit Mossad Headquarters in Israel The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have struck the Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, in the central Israeli city of Herzliya, according to Iranian state television. Multiple explosions were reported earlier in the morning, with images showing a large plume of smoke rising from a building.
11:17 China Urges Calm in the Middle East China calls on influential countries to play a more substantial role in achieving clarity and avoiding further escalations in the Middle East following an online post by US President Donald Trump. On Trump's Truth Social, he penned: "Everyone should leave Tehran immediately." He also stated that Tehran should have agreed to the deal he proposed regarding the Iranian nuclear program.
10:25 Reported Casualties in Kashan, Iran According to Iranian media, three individuals have died in an attack on the central Iranian city of Kashan. The Iranian Labour News Agency reports this based on comments from an MP, who accuses "infiltrators" for these actions. However, no further information has been provided about who these "infiltrators" might be.
10:00 Iran Increases Drone Attacks on Israel After firing rockets at Israel overnight, Iran launched a new wave of attacks through drones, according to Iranian state media. Kiumars Heidari, the commander of Iran's ground forces, asserts that Israel should know that a new wave of massive attacks with advanced weapons will continue and intensify over the coming hours.
09:38 China Advises Citizens to Depart Israel via Jordan In light of the escalating tension between Israel and Iran, China advises its citizens to leave Israel via the land border with Jordan if they wish to guarantee their safety. The journey through the Jordanian border crossing is recommended. Many civilian facilities have reportedly sustained damages, and the number of casualties is rising, making the security situation more precarious.
Sources: ntv.de, dw.com, dpa, reuters, AFP, CNN
The European Union, in its commitment to a common policy on the environment, may seek to address the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the crisis surrounding Iran's nuclear program, considering the potential environmental implications of a nuclear disaster.
Political leaders from various nations, including France, Russia, and Germany, have expressed their opinions on the situation, signifying that the political landscape is heavily involved in the negotiations and potential actions concerning Iran's nuclear program. The ongoing conflict carries significant weight in the realm of general-news, sports, and other international forums.
