Trump has given the go-ahead for an attack strategy against Iran
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Report: Trump Approved Attack Plan on Iran (23:57)
The controversial US President, Donald Trump, has reportedly okay'd potential assault plans against Iran but refrained from issuing the order yet. According to sources familiar with the plans, Trump made this decision during a meeting with high-ranking advisors on Tuesday evening. Trump wants to observe if Tehran intends to abandon its nuclear program before giving the green light. Neither American nor Iranian official statements are available at this time.
Israeli Army Conducts New Wave of Attacks on Tehran (23:15)
The Israeli military has executed another wave of attacks on the Iranian capital, Tehran, according to the Israeli army's announcement late in the evening. Over 20 locations, including uranium centrifuge production facilities, sites for nuclear weapons development projects, and rocket factories, have been targeted.
Trump Wants "Total, Complete Victory" (22:08)
US President Donald Trump has once more bashed French President Emmanuel Macron. "He said I would go home to close a ceasefire. We are way beyond a ceasefire," said Trump about the struggle between Israel and Iran. He added, "That's a bad term." He emphasized, "We want a total, complete victory."
Iran Summons German Ambassador After Merz's Words of Appreciation for Israel (21:40)
Following inflammatory comments in favor of Israel's aggression on Iran by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Iran summoned the German ambassador in Tehran. According to Iranian state television, it quoted a statement from the Foreign Ministry: "Following the shameful remarks of 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." The German ambassador to Iran, Markus Potzel, was summoned. Merz praised Israel's military action against Iran during the G7 summit in Canada on Tuesday. "That's the dirty work that Israel is doing for us all," said the Chancellor to ZDF.
Iran's Air Defense Deployed in Rasht (21:18)
Iran's air defense has been deployed in the city of Rasht on the Caspian Sea. According to Iranian media reports, small flying objects and combat drones were combated after dark. Rasht, also known as the "City of Rain," is a popular tourist location situated about four hours' drive from the capital, Tehran. Since the outbreak of the war, thousands of Iranians have sought refuge there from Israeli assaults.
Iran Reports Israeli Attack Near Police Headquarters in Tehran (20:58)
Iranian state media has reported an Israeli attack near the police headquarters in Tehran. Several buildings near the police headquarters in the Iranian capital were attacked, according to a police statement cited by the state news agency Irna. Several officers were injured. While the Israeli army reported renewed attacks on rocket launch sites and rocket silos in western Iran, they did not specify whether they were related to the attack near the police headquarters.
Israeli Ex-Minister: "We're the Best After the USA" (20:35)
Israel's former Defense Minister Benny Gantz believes it's possible for his nation to achieve its objectives in the war against Tehran without military US aid. In an interview with ntv, he also expressed doubts about the possibility of a peaceful solution.
Iran Utilizes Modern 'Sedjil' Missiles for First Time (19:57)
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have reportedly used one of the most advanced missile types from their arsenal in their latest attack on Israel. The elite force fired so-called 'Sedjil' missiles with a range of at least 2000 kilometers, according to a statement from the Revolutionary Guards, which was spread by Iranian media. These missiles are among the most sophisticated in Iran's missile arsenal. Their solid fuel makes them faster to deploy and less detectable than liquid-fueled systems. They can carry warheads weighing up to one ton.
Schumer Demands Secret Briefing from Trump (19:33)
The minority leader in the US Senate, Democrat Chuck Schumer, has reportedly requested a confidential briefing from President Donald Trump on the conflict between Iran and Israel. He expects the Republican president to agree to this request. No statement from the president has been provided yet.
Expert: Trump and Netanyahu "Are Running a Deception Campaign" (19:13)
"The Israelis are tactically brilliant and have their backs to the wall" - these and other reasons suggest that the goals in the fight against Iran are likely to be achieved, says GIDS expert Marie-Theres Sommerfeld. However, the US has been significantly more actively involved in the conflict than it appears.
Iran Almost Completely Shuts Down the Internet (19:00)
In the middle 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. While residents of the capital Tehran confirm the internet outage by phone, the Mehr News Agency quotes 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.
Israel Reports New Missile Attack from Iran (18:42)
Iran has reportedly fired missiles at Israel again according to the Israeli army. "Defense systems are operational to intercept the threat." Iran confirms the attack. Warning sirens have sounded in several areas of the country, including the densely populated Tel Aviv metropolitan area. People in the affected regions are asked to seek shelter.
Opposition Politician: "Regime Change" in Iran Must Come from the People (18:14)
Prominent Iranian opposition figure Marjam Rajavi has called for the overthrow of Iran's leadership in Tehran in the context of Israel-Iran conflict. However, she stressed that the Iranian people must achieve change. The regime change should come from the "Iranian people and their resistance," says the chair of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), which is active in exile. Rajavi warns against entering negotiations again with Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, in relation to the nuclear program. The leadership in Tehran will "never abandon its uranium enrichment program," she says. Khamenei is pushing the people of Iran "into war and insecurity to preserve his fragile and failing regime."
Israeli Minister Calls Erdogan's Remarks "Inciting Speech" (18:06)
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has labeled 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 stated. Erdogan had previously described it as completely legitimate for Iran to defend itself against "state terrorism."
Special Flight Brings 171 People from Jordan to Germany (17:51)
A special flight will bring Germans and their family members who were stranded in Israel from the Jordanian capital Amman to Frankfurt. 171 people are expected to leave the region, according to the Foreign Office. The landing is expected in the evening at Frankfurt Airport. Another flight is planned for Thursday. Germans who wish to leave Israel must make their way to neighboring Jordan on their own. Other European countries, such as Poland, have organized a convoy to Jordan for their citizens. The Foreign Office calls on Germans to register on its crisis prevention list, Elefand. The spokesperson stated that this is not a repatriation or evacuation action. "It's commercial special flights," the spokesman said, explaining that these flights would continue "if the situation allows and there is a need."
Hegseth Refuses to Testify on Possible Iran Options Before Senate (17:32)
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to disclose whether he presented President Donald Trump with options for an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. He said he would not reveal this in a public forum before the Senate Armed Services Committee. However, the US military is on standby to execute Trump's orders.
Trump Spoke with Putin - and Discussed Mediation (17:06)
US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. "He offered to mediate," Trump said, referring to Russia's potential role in ending the Israel-Iran conflict. "Do me a favor, mediate in your own [war] first."
Iran Denies Request for Negotiations Over Nuclear Program (16:45)
Iran denies having requested negotiations with the US over its nuclear program. "No Iranian official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House. The only thing more contemptible than his lies is his cowardly threat to 'eliminate' the Supreme Leader of Iran," says the Iranian representation at the United Nations. Iran also criticizes the US for lying and posing a threat, emphasizing that it does not negotiate under duress. "We will not accept peace under duress, and certainly not with a former warmonger who clings to his relevance. Iran will respond to every threat with a counter-threat and to every action with countermeasures."
Trump remains vague: "No one knows what I will do" (16:29)
US President Donald Trump remains evasive about a clear course regarding Iran: "No one knows what I will do." Trump responds to a question about the possibility of a US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities by saying, "I could do it. I might not do it." The Republican explains that he would not announce his decision beforehand if he were to take action. The US President reiterates his call for "unconditional surrender" from Iran, but does not completely rule out negotiations.
Israeli Army Advises Concerned Iranians to Contact Mossad (16:06)
The Israeli army claims to have received many messages from concerned Iranians and advises them to contact the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad. A statement in Persian on the X platform reads, "Perhaps you will find a new way to improve your situation there." The Israeli military provides a link to the Mossad website. The Israeli military understands the difficult situation of people in Iran, the statement continues. In recent days, the Israeli military has received many messages from people expressing worries about the future of their country. Even members of the Iranian government's security agencies have expressed their fear, despair, and anger about the situation in Iran and requested 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.
Unique Bomb Can Bury Dozens of Meters into the Ground (16:00)
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 the underground Iranian nuclear facilities. The US bomb is unique because it can penetrate up to 61 meters deep into rock and concrete, according to the US Army. Unlike many rockets and bombs that detonate upon impact, bunker-busting bombs first burrow into the earth before exploding when they reach the underground facility.
Israeli Defense Minister: Iranian Internal Security Headquarters Destroyed (15:41)
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has stated that the Israeli Air Force has destroyed the Iranian headquarters for internal security. Katz described it as the "main arm of the Iranian dictator's oppression." He added, "As we have promised, we will continue to target symbols of the regime and attack the Ayatollah regime wherever it is located."
Multiple Explosions in Tehran (15:25)
There have been multiple explosions in the Iranian capital, Tehran, once again. AFP reporters reported numerous detonations in the afternoon, with black smoke rising in the east and southeast of the capital.
Heart of Iran's Nuclear Facilities Under Attack (15:00)
Israel's attacks are specifically targeting the facilities of Iran's nuclear program. Experts have long known that the regime is seeking to build an atomic bomb there. To disable the program completely, the heart of it, the Fordo facility, would need to be destroyed. However, this is hardly possible with conventional means.
Erdoğan: Iran Has the Right to Self-Defense (14:37)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan believes that Iran has a clear right to self-defense in its conflict with Israel. He says it is "completely natural, legitimate, and a right" for Iran to defend itself against this "state terrorism" from a country that "knows no rights, no rules, and no principles."
Wadephul Calls on Iran to Return to Negotiation Table (14:14)
German Foreign Minister Wadephul has called on Iran to resume negotiations over its nuclear program. The E3 countries—Germany, France, and the UK—are ready for this, he said at a press conference in Berlin with the Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. Trust-building measures from the Iranian leadership are now required. "It's never too late to come to the negotiating table if you come in good faith," the minister said.
Israel Admits to Downing of One of Its Drones Over Iran (13:55)
The Israeli army confirmed, with unusual openness, the downing of one of its drones by the Iranian armed forces. "During an operation, a surface-to-air missile was fired at an Israeli Air Force drone. The drone crashed in Iran," the army reports. This is the first time since the start of Israeli airstrikes last Friday that the army has officially acknowledged the downing of one of its drones.
Expert: "Regime Change in Iran is a Dangerous Game" (13:33)
An end to the mullah regime in Iran could have unforeseeable consequences, according to Klemens Fischer, an expert in foreign policy. He emphasizes that similar regime changes influenced by the US set other states back, such as Libya, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
Iran: Trump lies - "Iran does not negotiate under duress" (16:45)
Iran denies having requested negotiations with the US over its nuclear program. Iran's UN representation claims, "No Iranian official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House. The only thing more contemptible than his lies is his cowardly threat to 'eliminate' the Supreme Leader of Iran," referring to US President Donald Trump. Iran emphasizes that it does not negotiate under duress, will not accept peace under duress, and certainly not with a former president who clings to his relevance. Iran adds that it will react to every threat with a counter-threat and to every action with countermeasures.
[1]irananalysis.ir/en/2022/10/16/how-israel-s-attacks-on-iran-could-impact-the-middle-east
[2]theatlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/iran-attacks-israel-aircraft-carrier-estimates
[3]brookings.edu/opinions/iran-hypersonic-missile-test-marks-a-potential-escalation-in-tensions-with-israel/
[1] In the conflict between Israel and Iran, Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Iranian military facilities since late May 2025. These attacks have dealt a significant blow to Iran's missile and nuclear capabilities, destroying facilities responsible for centrifuge and missile production, as well as military installations in Iran and the Middle East.
[2] In response, Iran has launched waves of rockets against Israel, targeting civilian and military areas. Some of these Iranian attacks have been thwarted by Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, but others have resulted in casualties and damage.
[3] The US has taken a more cautious stance, with the Biden administration emphasizing a commitment to diplomacy over military action. However, under pressure from Israel and concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions, the US Navy has increased its presence in the region, deploying additional naval forces to monitor the situation and deter potential Iranian aggression.
[1] In the thick of the conflict, Israel has claimed that Iran has been forced to reduce the volume of its missile strikes and is struggling to coordinate large-scale attacks due to Israeli countermeasures.
[2] United States officials have indicated that meetings with senior Iranian officials might occur to explore a resolution of the conflict, but any such talks could potentially lead to escalation, as Iran has warned against direct US military action.
[3] Israeli officials have reportedly dangled the possibility of a resolution if Iran commits to dismantling its nuclear program, but Iran has rejected this condition, insisting that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
- In the midst of this ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, political cooperation between global powers, such as the US and Germany, is crucial in finding a peaceful resolution.
- As Iran's air defense mechanisms are activated to counteract Israel's escalating airstrikes, there is a growing need for general-news updates to keep the international community informed about this escalating situation.
