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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Israel Iran news war LIVE: Iran calls ceasefire ‘Trump-claimed', no reaction from Israel yet
Israel Iran news war LIVE: Remnants of an Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar, as it lies on a pavement near a fence on June 23, 2025, as seen in a frame grab taken from AFPTV footage. Israel Iran news war LIVE: After around 12 days of fighting, United States President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (Monday in local time) that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire. The ceasefire will be done in phases across the next 24 hours, said the post made by Trump at 3.32 am IST. He added that during each phase of the ceasefire, the other side will remain 'peaceful' and 'respectful'. ...Read More 'On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, 'THE 12 DAY WAR.'' Trump added in his post. There was no immediate reaction from neither Israel nor Iran on the ceasefire. In Iran, an anchor on the country's state television referred to a ceasefire as 'Trump-claimed', not mentioning whether Tehran had accepted it or not. 'Simultaneously with Trump's claim of a ceasefire, the Zionist enemy targeted several points in the cities of Tehran, Urmia and Rasht, including a residential area in the capital,' Reuters quoted the anchor as saying. Israel's military also issued a warning earlier that Tehran's District 6 could be attacked. The ceasefire announcement comes hours after a US air base in Qatar was hit by Iranian airstrikes in retaliation after the US entered the Middle East conflict and attacked Iran's nuclear sites. Iran late on Monday launched "Operation Basharat al-Fath" against US bases in Qatar in response to the American strikes that hit three Iranian nuclear facilities, Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz, the previous day. Israel-Iran conflict | Key points The United States entered the conflict between Israel and Iran and carried out a large-scale strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear site, deploying 75 precision munitions and bunker-busting bombs over the weekend. After the US' attack, Iran retaliated by bombing its airbase in Qatar and said that the volley matched the number of bombs the US dropped on Iranian nuclear sites. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas, reported AP. According to Qatar, all missiles fired by Iran at the US airbase were intercepted except for one. The damage caused by that missile, if any, is not yet known. Iran's parliament has passed a measure that could lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major trade route for global oil shipments. If enacted, the move threatens a potential worldwide energy crisis if enacted. Follow all the updates here: June 24, 2025 5:59 AM IST Israel Iran news war LIVE: According to the post made by US President Donald Trump, both the countries will carry out any 'final missions' against each other which are underway before the ceasefire is implemented. June 24, 2025 5:57 AM IST Israel Iran news war LIVE: In the post on Truth Social announcing the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Trump said that it will be implemented over the next 24 hours in phases. The full post made by Trump reads, "CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED! Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World. During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL. On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, 'THE 12 DAY WAR.' This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn't, and never will! God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
India Gazette
4 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Air India Express diverts flights after Qatar airspace suspension
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Air India Express on Monday diverted its Doha-bound flight from Kochi to Muscat and returned another flight from Kannur due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the temporary suspension of Qatar's airspace, the airline said. 'As a result of the ongoing situation in the Middle East and the suspension of Qatar airspace, Air India Express has diverted our Doha-bound flight from Kochi to Muscat and returned our flight bound from Kannur. We have no other flights bound for Qatar. Air India Express has no aircraft on the ground in Qatar,' a spokesperson with the airline said in a statement. 'We are monitoring the situation closely and will take all necessary precautions for the safety and security of our guests and crew, with input from the relevant authorities. We regret the inconvenience due to circumstances beyond our control and request guests to update their contact details for real time updates and check their flight status on or Chat with Tia for cancellations and refund options,' the spokesperson added. A major escalation unfolded in the Middle East on Monday after Iran reportedly launched multiple missiles targeting US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar--the largest US military installation in the region, according to a CNN report. The development came in response to US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities -- Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow -- in the early hours of Sunday. Two officials familiar with the situation confirmed to CNN that the US is tracking multiple missiles launched from Iran. A White House official said that US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine are currently in the Situation Room, closely monitoring the unfolding events. Earlier, Iran's state TV reported that Iran had begun an operation against a US base in Qatar. Samaa TV, citing Iranian state TV, dubbed this operation against US bases in the region as 'Operation Basharat al-Fath'. According to CNN, US personnel at the embassies in Qatar and Bahrain are in 'duck and cover' as Iran launches retaliatory missiles toward Qatar and Iraq. The Qatari foreign ministry wrote on X that its government had temporarily shut down its airspace amid the heightened tensions. The move follows Iran's announcement of retaliation against the United States, which has heightened security concerns across the Gulf region. The US Embassy in Doha has already issued alerts to its citizens, advising them to remain in secure shelters until further notice. (ANI)
Express Tribune
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Iran launches six missiles toward US bases in Qatar
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on, in a televised message following the Israeli strikes in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Photo: Reuters/ File Axios, citing an Israeli official, reported on Monday that Iran had launched six missiles toward US bases in Qatar, following an earlier report that Tehran was preparing to do so. Meanwhile, several explosions were heard over the Qatari capital, Doha, a Reuters witness said, following Tehran's threats to retaliate against US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The White House and the Department of Defense are closely monitoring potential threats to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a senior White House official said. 'The White House and the Department of Defense are aware of, and are closely monitoring, potential threats to Al Udeid Air Base,' the official stated. BREAKING: Iran's state TV IRIB says Operation Basharat al-Fath against U.S. bases has begun. — Clash Report (@clashreport) June 23, 2025 The United Arab Emirates is closely monitoring ongoing regional developments and continuously assessing the situation, a government spokesperson said on Monday. The statement was issued in response to a Reuters inquiry about whether the UAE planned to close its airspace, following Qatar's decision to do so amid the escalating regional crisis. The United States embassy in Qatar advised American citizens to "shelter in place", following Tehran's threats to retaliate for US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Several other Western embassies echoed the warning. Qatar, a gas-rich Gulf nation located about 190 kilometres (120 miles) south of Iran, hosts the US military's largest base in the region — Al Udeid Air Base. 'Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend American citizens shelter in place until further notice,' the US embassy stated on its website. Britain and Canada later cited the US alert in their own advisories to nationals. Iran's armed forces warned on Monday of 'serious, unpredictable consequences' for the United States in response to the airstrikes on three nuclear sites. In neighbouring Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, the American embassy said it had 'temporarily shifted a portion of its employees to local telework.' Bahraini authorities had earlier directed most government workers to work from home, citing 'regional circumstances.' Responding to the embassy warnings, Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said that such advisories "do not necessarily reflect the existence of specific or credible threats." 'We would like to reassure the public that the security situation in the state remains stable,' he wrote on X. 'Qatar continues to exert intensive diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.' Separately, on Sunday, the US State Department advised Americans worldwide to 'exercise increased caution' due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Following Israel's initial strikes on Iran on June 13, the US embassy in Qatar had already urged staff and American citizens to 'exercise increased caution' and limit non-essential travel to Al Udeid Air Base. This story is being updated.
