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In an exclusive interview with India Today, Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar talked about why Tel Aviv launched Operation Rising Lion against Iran, the targets it hit and a host of issues.
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Israel Iran conflict live: Iran-US nuclear talk ‘will now not take place', says Oman
Israel Iran live updates: Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israel in response to Jerusalem's series of attacks on Tehran's nuclear and military infrastructure. While Israel used warplanes, Iran attacked with a wave of drones and ballistic missiles. As Iran retaliated, air-raid sirens were sounded across northern Israel and the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, with civilians being urged to take shelter and stay near protected places. ...Read More Israeli airstrikes under 'Operation Rising Lion' earlier rocked the Iranian soil and killed several top military officials, including the chief of its Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami and chief of staff of the armed forces, Gen Mohammad Bagheri. The high-stakes escalation between Israel and Iran marks one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the Middle East region years. Israel justified its attack on Iran, saying it had intel which suggested that Iran's nuclear programme had almost reached 'point of no return'. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after the strikes on Iran, had said that the targeted military operation aimed 'to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very surviva', adding that 'this operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat.' Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on Friday vowed to "act forcefully" and enact revenge on Israel after the country's senior generals were killed in a strike targeting key nuclear facilities. Israel 'should not think that it is over because they attacked and it is finished. No. They started this and initiated the war. We won't allow them to escape unscathed from this great crime they have committed,' Khamenei said in a pre-recorded message shown on state TV. Israel-Iran conflict: Key updates The United States has said that Israel's strikes on Iran is the country's 'unilateral' action and the US is not involved. However, reports say they were involved in intercepting drones on behalf of Israel. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified in a statement that Washington is 'not involved' in the strikes against Iran, affirming that their top priority is to protect the American forces in the region. Both Iran and Israel have closed their airspace following the strikes. World leaders have been urging restraint from both the sides as Israel-Iran tensions continued to escalated. UN chief asked "both sides to show maximum restraint". China also expressed deep concerns over the situation. France also urged the two countries to "avoid any escalation that could undermine regional stability". Iran on Saturday warned that it will attack the bases and ships of the US, UK, and France if they helped Israel block Iranian strikes.
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Iranian Foreign Minister Appreciates 'India's Solidarity' With Tehran During Call With Jaishankar
During the call, EAM S Jaishankar underscored the importance of coordinated international efforts to reduce tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi spoke over the phone with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, expressing appreciation for India's show of 'solidarity with Iran" and its condemnation of the 'Israeli regime's aggression." According to a post by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X, Jaishankar conveyed 'deep sympathies of the government and people of India to the government and people of Iran" in light of the recent attacks by the 'Israeli regime," which led to civilian casualties. During the call, Jaishankar underscored the importance of coordinated international efforts to reduce tensions. He also referenced his earlier conversation with the French foreign minister, reaffirming India's stance in favour of de-escalation and dialogue. Araghchi, in response, welcomed India's expression of solidarity and condemnation of Israeli actions. He remarked, 'We were in the middle of a diplomatic process and engaged in consultations with our Omani counterpart to prepare for a new round of talks with representatives of the US government but the Israeli regime's acts of aggression including attacking Iran, assassinating military commanders, and killing civilians and academic elites derailed the diplomatic path." Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Iran released a statement highlighting Jaishankar's message during the exchange. 'EAM conveyed the deep concern of the international community at the turn of events. He urged avoidance of any escalatory steps and an early return to diplomacy," the embassy said in a post on X. Middle East Tensions Soar Tensions surged on Friday after the Israel Defense Forces announced a series of 'precise, preemptive" strikes inside Iran, targeting sites linked to its nuclear program. IDF spokesperson BG Effie Defrin said the move was in direct response to ongoing threats and aggression from Tehran. Later that day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the launch of 'Operation Rising Lion," a major military campaign aimed at neutralising what he called an 'existential threat" posed by Iran's nuclear and missile programs. 'Moments ago, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival," Netanyahu said, vowing to continue the mission 'for as many days as it takes to remove this threat." Jaishankar also shared details of his call with Araghchi on X, writing, 'Spoke to Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi this evening on the latest situation." First Published: June 14, 2025, 20:58 IST
News18
2 hours ago
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Israel's Big Claims: Air Superiority From Western Iran To Tehran, Strikes On Nuclear Sites
Last Updated: The Israeli military said its military campaign in Iran had secured control of the airspace from Western Iran to Tehran as the two countries exchanged fire for a second day. The Israeli military said on Saturday that its military campaign in Iran had secured control of the airspace from Western Iran to Tehran, where 70 fighter jets carried out airstrikes overnight in one of the biggest direct attacks between the two sworn enemies. 'We have created aerial freedom of action from west Iran all the way to Tehran," said Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin. 'Tehran is no longer immune, the capital is exposed to Israeli strikes," he added. Defrin said some 40 sites were targeted in Israel's offensive, including air defence systems and related assets. 'The dozens of aircraft are flying freely over Tehran, thanks to the opening blow that removed the threat of Iranian air defence systems," he added. The Israeli military launched a devastating offensive against Iran, targeting its nuclear and military infrastructure under Operation Rising Lion. The military killed most of Iran's military leadership and nuclear scientists involved in Tehran's controversial nuclear programme. The IDF said at least 20 top military Iranian commanders have been killed since Israel launched its operation against Iran on Friday, including Army Chief Mohammed Bagheri, who 'oversaw most of Iran's long-range surface-to-surface and cruise missile capabilities". The military also released a video of Israeli strikes, showing it dismantling some of Iran's most dangerous military assets, from nuclear sites to air defence systems. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces dealt 'serious damage" to Iran's nuclear programme and threatened to strike 'every target of the ayatollah regime" in Iran. He said the Israeli campaign delayed Iran's nuclear programme by several years. Iran-Israel Conflict Continues Meanwhile, Israel continued to strike several sites in Iran after Tehran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv overnight, leaving three people dead and 70 others injured. According to Iranian media, an Israeli strike on Saturday killed three members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the country's northwest. A police chief and another officer were killed in a drone strike about 300 km from Tehran. (with agency inputs) First Published: June 14, 2025, 21:01 IST
