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Iran fires barrage of missiles at Israel, blasts heard in Tel Aviv; Tehran claims it downed two Israeli jets
Air raid sirens were heard across Israel as authorities urged people to stay indoors and stay safe. Officials said they were working to intercept the incoming missiles.
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'Will bring the vile Zionist regime to its knees': Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge after Israel attack
Labeling the Israeli strikes as a “crime,” Khamenei warned Tel Aviv that it would not escape “unscathed.”
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'Operation ongoing': Isfahan nuclear site among 200 targets in Iran struck by Israel
The Israeli military on Friday said Iran is capable of "significantly" harming Israel, whose forces earlier struck dozens of targets across the Islamic republic.
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Millions expected to participate in 'No Kings' protests across US on Saturday; Trump to hold military parade
On the same day as the protests, Trump has scheduled a military parade in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary, which also coincides with his 79th birthday.
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Iran's new IRGC chief vowa to 'open gates of hell' after Israel strikes kill Hossein Salami
Iran has termed Israel's wave of strikes as a "declaration of war," while US President Donald Trump warned Tehran of "even more brutal" attacks if it does not make a deal on its nuclear programme.
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‘A lion lifts himself up’: What Netanyahu wrote in note at Jerusalem’s Western Wall before striking Iran
The symbolic gesture came just hours ahead of what Netanyahu later described as a “very successful opening strike” under a new military campaign - Operation Rising Lion.
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'Don't want to comment': Trump declines to confirm or deny US role in Israeli strikes on Iran
Iran has termed called Israel's wave of strikes as 'declaration of war', while Trump warned Tehran of "even more brutal" attacks if it does not make a deal on its nuclear programme.
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Bangladesh may go to polls before Ramadan in February next year, signals Yunus after talks with parties
On June 6, Yunus had formally announced his government’s plan to hold a general election in the first half of April 2026.
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'They got hit hard': Trump says Israeli attack on Iran has been 'excellent', warns 'there's more to come'
Earlier in the day, Trump urged Iran to "make a deal," warning that there will be more "death and destruction".
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China condemns 'violation of Iran’s sovereignty' after Israeli attack, warns of 'grave consequences'
Israel on Friday carried out dozens of airstrikes in Iran, hitting nuclear and military sites and killing several commanders and nuclear scientists.
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Iran’s most powerful generals and scientists eliminated: Who Israel killed and why it matters?
The targeted assassinations mark one of the most significant developments in the long-running shadow war between the two regional rivals, sending shockwaves across the Middle East and prompting global concern over the potential for a broader conflict.
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Behind the bombs: How Iran’s nuclear program brought it to the brink with Israel | Explained
Iran Israel War: While this is not the first confrontation between the two arch-foes, the direct targeting of nuclear sites has sent shockwaves across the globe.
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'Iran must make a deal before there is nothing left': Trump after Israel launches deadly strikes
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Israel it faced a "bitter and painful" fate over the attacks, while the Iranian military said there were "no limits" to its response.
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Why Israel chose Natanz: The strategic thinking behind striking Iran's nuclear heartbeat
The strike, confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has drawn global attention for its strategic and symbolic implications.
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Iron Dome to David's Sling: Why Israel is unfazed despite imminent Iran retaliation
Israel's multi-layered missile defense system from Iron Dome to Arrow 3 to intercept rockets, drones, and ballistic missiles amid rising tensions with Iran.
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'If we don't act now ...': Why Israel unleashed unprecedented strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the strikes an existential necessity, warning that “if we don’t act now, we simply won’t be here.”
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Israel-Iran conflict: Here's how the Middle East airspace looks like
Jordan, Iraq, and Iran have closed their airspace and suspended flights amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, citing security concerns.
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Who was Hossein Salami? Iran’s powerful IRGC chief and architect of regional military strategy killed in Israeli strikes
Iran’s IRGC Commander Hossein Salami, a key hardliner and vocal critic of Israel, was killed in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion airstrikes, marking a major escalation in the conflict.
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Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand following bomb threat: Phuket airport
An Air India flight with 156 passengers made an emergency landing in Phuket after a bomb threat was received mid-air, officials said.
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Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, top brass killed; Tehran responds with 100 drones: Key developments so far
In a dramatic escalation, Israel has launched a wide-ranging military strike deep inside Iranian territory, hitting nuclear facilities and killing top commanders. Iran has begun retaliatory drone attacks, triggering fears of a broader regional conflict.
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Who is Mohammad Bagheri? Iran’s top military commander killed in Israeli strikes was once a student who stormed US Embassy in 1979
Iran’s top military chief Mohammad Bagheri, a key figure since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and one of the students who seized the U.S. embassy, was killed in Israeli strikes during Operation Rising Lion targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.
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Iran fires over 100 drones at Israel in major retaliation after top commanders killed
“All [aerial] defense arrays have been operating to intercept the threats. This is a different event to what we’ve experienced thus far, and we’re expecting difficult hours. We should show resilience and patience,” IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin said
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Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri killed in Israeli strike, state media reports
Iran’s military chief Mohammad Bagheri killed in Israeli strikes on multiple cities, including Tehran, state TV confirms.
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India’s embassy in Israel issues advisory amid escalating tensions with Iran; Delhi airport reports flight disruptions
India issues advisory for nationals in Israel as regional tensions rise; Delhi Airport reports flight disruptions due to evolving airspace conditions.
