Iran Israel war updates: Indians evacuated from Iran to land in Delhi today
Heavily damaged building of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) after it was hit a few days earlier in an Israeli strike, in Tehran.
Iran and Israel exchanged a new wave of air strikes on Friday, marking the eighth consecutive day of hostilities between the neighbours. The conflict intensified even as European diplomats convened in Geneva in a fresh bid to revive nuclear negotiations and stem further escalation. Israeli fighter jets targeted missile infrastructure in western Iran, the military said, while Tehran launched salvos of missiles at Haifa and Beersheba. At least 19 Israelis were reported wounded, and Iran's Human Rights Activists News Agency estimated 657 deaths and over 2,000 injuries in Iran since the conflict began. ...Read More
In Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with EU foreign policy chief and ministers from the UK, France, and Germany. Araghchi said Iran would not engage with the US until Israel halts its attacks, but signaled willingness to continue talks with Europe.
US President Donald Trump cast doubt on European mediation efforts, asserting that 'Iran doesn't want to speak to Europe. They want to speak to us.' Trump had on Friday warned Tehran that it has only two weeks to de-escalate or face potential American intervention.
Latest developments in the Iran Israel war: Israel vows a 'prolonged campaign' to cripple Iran's nuclear capacity.
Iran's foreign minister holds talks in Geneva, but rules out US dialogue for now.
Israel says it struck missile and nuclear-related sites in Tehran and western Iran.
Trump gives Iran two weeks to de-escalate or face possible US strikes.
Iran reports 657 killed, including civilians, in Israeli airstrikes since the conflict began.
Iran accuses Israel of bombing five hospitals in recent attacks.
Haifa and Beersheba hit by Iranian missiles; 19 injured in Israel.
Arab ministers warn of regional energy disruption, call for US pressure.
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June 21, 2025 6:09 AM IST
Iran Israel war live: Hundreds of American citizens have departed Iran using land routes over the past week since an aerial war between the Islamic Republic and Israel broke out, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters on Friday.
While many left without problem, "numerous" citizens had faced "delays and harassment" while trying to exit, the cable said. It said, without giving further details, that one unidentified family had reported that two US citizens attempting to leave Iran had been detained.
June 21, 2025 6:05 AM IST
Iran Israel war live: The Israeli military launched a new wave of attacks targeting missile storage and launch infrastructure within Iran. Following the recent Iranian air strikes, Israeli authorities have now instructed residents that it is safe to leave protected areas, indicating that the immediate threat has passed.
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