Middle East Conflict Live Ticker +++ 11:55 Iran's Top Diplomat: US Interference in War Is "Perilous"
U.S. meddling in the ongoing war, according to Iran's Foreign Minister, could be extremely perilous.
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Iran issues a stern warning to the US, cautioning against any intervention in the ongoing war with Israel. Abbas Araghtchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, in a statement at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Istanbul, Turkey, describes potential US participation as "heartbreaking" and "perilous." He alleges that the US has been quietly supporting the aggression, citing numerous pieces of evidence.
11:34 Drone Blast Hits Northern Israel Building A drone blast has struck a building in northern Israel, according to emergency services Magen David Adom. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported. Earlier, the Israeli army had detected an incursion in the Bet Shean region's airspace.
10:55 German Embassy in Tehran Temporarily Evacuated The German embassy in Tehran has been temporarily relocated to a neighboring country in response to the escalating situation, according to "Spiegel." The sudden relocation was due to the safety of the embassy staff. The embassy remains operational and can be reached 24/7 via phone.
10:16 Putin's Take: No Proof of Iran's Aspiration for Nuclear Weapons Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly stated that Russia, along with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has never found any evidence suggesting Iran's attempt to obtain nuclear weapons. According to Sky News Arabia, Putin communicated this to Israel multiple times.
Political Rumblings
"No Toxic Substance Release" Israel Bombards Isfahan Once More The Israeli military has admitted to attacking the uranium centrifuge production facilities at the Isfahan nuclear facility in Iran for the second time in their ongoing offensive. The initial attack on the plant took place on the first day of the conflict.
10:13 Israel Confirms Isfahan Attack Israel's army confirms the recent attack on the Isfahan nuclear facility in Iran. The aim of the strikes was to cause further damage to the facility.
9:51 Iran's Foreign Minister Arrives in Istanbul for Summit Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, to participate in a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Among the important topics to be discussed at the summit, the Israeli attacks on Iran will be a major focus, according to Araghtchi. The meeting will welcome high-ranking representatives from international organizations, including the United Nations and Arab League.
9:03 Israeli Army Reports Killing Iranian Revolutionary Guard General in Ghom According to Israel's Defense Minister Katz, the Israeli army has reportedly assassinated a high-ranking commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the Iranian city of Ghom. The fallen commander, Said Izadi, is believed to have been financing and arming Islamic Hamas during the bloodshed in Israel on October 7, 2023.
8:31 Iran: 22 Individuals Arrested for Alleged Espionage for Israel Iranian authorities have arrested 22 individuals in the province of Ghom south of Tehran for allegedly spying for Israel since the outbreak of the war with Israel.
7:34 Israeli Navy Attacks Hezbollah Site in Southern Lebanon The Israeli navy has struck a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon, according to the Israeli army. The action was in violation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
7:03 Iran: Israeli Attack on Isfahan Nuclear Facility According to Iranian media, Israel has launched an attack on the Isfahan nuclear facility. Iran maintains there was no release of any toxic substances as a result of the attack, despite Israel's claims that the target of their offensive is Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons.
6:39 Israeli Bomb Kills Four at Cancer Research Institute in Tel Aviv An Iranian rocket has allegedly struck the cancer research facility of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, just south of Tel Aviv, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. An additional building, currently unused, was also destroyed in the attack, with the ministry reporting no immediate casualties.
6:25 Iraqi Human Rights Activist Warns of Regional Escalation Palestinian human rights activist Issa Amro expresses concerns about the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, predicting a " major escalation" in the coming days. He calls on the Israeli government to face accountability for its actions, warning that Israel is "violating international law" and leading the Middle East towards disaster.
4:50 Putin's Stance: Continued Support for Iran's Peaceful Nuclear Program Russian President Vladimir Putin remains committed to supporting Iran's right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy, stating this at the international economic forum in St. Petersburg. Despite various obstacles, Russia has constructed a nuclear reactor in Bushehr and signed contracts for constructing two additional ones. According to Putin, nearly 600 Russian personnel continue to work at the Bushehr plant.
3:43 German Military Flights Return German Citizens from Israel Two German military planes transported 64 German citizens from Israel back to Germany. The military aircraft of the type Airbus A400M landed late at the Cologne/Bonn airport in North Rhine-Westphalia. The German military has performed the first evacuation of German citizens directly from Israel since the beginning of the war between Israel and Iran.
3:10 Israel Rolls Out Fresh Wave of Attacks on Iran The Israeli Air Force has continued its attacks on Iranian targets, striking over 1000 kilometers away. The army announced a series of attacks focused on rocket depots and launch facilities within Iran. Recently, Iran retaliated with rocket strikes; however, these attacks did not result in any documented damage in Israel.
1:19 Iran: Trump's Statements Could be Smokescreen for Military Action Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi suspects that the two-week deadline for diplomatic efforts to solve the nuclear crisis, proposed by US President Trump, might be a strategy rather than a genuine effort to find a peaceful resolution. Araghtschi believes that the US government "may have a hidden agenda" and intends to attack Iran regardless of diplomatic talks.
0:45 Human Rights Group: Over 260 Civilians Killed in Iran Attacks A human rights organization alleges that at least 657 people have lost their lives in Israel's attacks on Iran, with at least 263 civilians counted among the casualties. Preliminary reports have identified an additional 164 military personnel fatalities, but the status of 230 others remains unclear.
23:59 Israel Strikes Missile Launch Sites in Iran In the past few hours, approximately 15 Israeli combat aircraft participated in a series of attacks on missile launch sites in western Iran, as per the Israeli army. The offensive has reportedly come to an end, but a drone launched from Iran has since been intercepted by Israel off the coast of Haifa. Initial reports suggest that at least 23 people have been injured in an Iranian rocket attack in the city.
22:55 UN Chief: World Races Towards "Chaos" UN Secretary-General António Guterres views the world at a critical juncture, teetering on the edge of potential disaster from the escalating Iran conflict. "We are in a situation where the direction we take will shape the destiny not only of nations but possibly our common future," Guterres said before the UN Security Council in New York. "We are speeding towards chaos. The escalation of this conflict could incite a fire that no one can control."
22:20 Trump: Europe Cannot Help in Israel-Iran Conflict US President Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval of Europe's mediating efforts in the Israel-Iran conflict. "Iran does not want to talk to Europe. They want to speak with us," Trump told journalists in Morristown, New Jersey. "Europe will not be able to help." The foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the UK had encouraged Iran to hold talks with the US regarding its nuclear program.
21:55 Earthquake Rocks Iran A powerful earthquake has occurred in Iran, striking the province of Semnan about 150 kilometers north of the capital, Tehran. The US Geological Survey (USGS) has reported a magnitude of 5.1, and the Iranian state news agency has estimated the quake to be of 5.5 magnitude. Initial reports do not mention any injuries or damage caused by the earthquake.
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Additional Insights:
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran is rapidly intensifying due to military exchanges on both sides. The US has also initiated direct action against Iranian nuclear facilities, causing widespread concern about escalation and global consequences. Recent diplomatic efforts from Europe aimed at helping the conflict come to a resolution have been met with skepticism from both the US and Iranian leadership. The situation remains volatile, and regional and global chaos could be a dire possibility if the conflict continues to escalate.
- The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghtchi, during the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Istanbul, Turkey, expressed concern about potential US intervention in the Middle East conflict, stating that such participation would be "perilous."
- As the political landscape of the Middle East becomes more turbulent due to the ongoing conflict, discussions of political cooperation and peace and security are becoming increasingly important, with numerous meetings scheduled to address these matters among international organizations such as the United Nations and Arab League.
