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Malaysiakini
20 minutes ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Israel seeks to drag US into war with Iran, Saudi crown prince says
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Salman said Riyadh believes the Israeli regime seeks to deepen the conflict with Iran in an attempt to drag the United States into the war, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported. In a phone conversation with President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, the Saudi crown prince said Saudi Arabia was also confident that Iran would act prudently and thwart Tel Aviv's goal.
LBCI
2 hours ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Iran says no nuclear talks if Israeli attacks continue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that Tehran would not attend nuclear talks with the United States so long as Israel kept up its attacks on the Islamic republic. In a call with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Pezeshkian said Iran favoured diplomacy, but will not "accept irrational demands under pressure or... sit at the negotiating table while the Zionist regime continues its attacks," according to a readout shared by the Iranian presidency. Macron said in a statement of his own that he had asked Pezeshkian to "return swiftly to the negotiating table." AFP
Qatar Tribune
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Amir condemns Israel's attack on Iran, calls for de-escalation
QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Masoud Pezeshkian discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them, along with regional and international developments. This came during His Highness' phone call with the Iranian president on Saturday. HH the Amir reiterated the State of Qatar's strong condemnation and deep denunciation of the Israeli attack that targeted the territory of the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran, considering it a blatant violation of Iran's sovereignty and security, and a clear breach of the rules and principles of international law. His Highness stressed the need to de-escalate all forms of tension and to reach diplomatic solutions that would achieve lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.
Al Etihad
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Saudi Crown Prince holds phone call with President of Iran
15 June 2025 00:30 JEDDAH (ALETIHAD) His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held a phone call today with Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of to the Saudi Press Agency, the Crown Prince expressed his condolences and sympathy to the President and people of Iran as well as the families of those who lost their lives as a result of the Israeli reaffirmed the Kingdom's condemnation and denunciation of these attacks, which infringe upon the sovereignty and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran and constitute a violation of international laws and Saudi Crown Prince stressed that these attacks have disrupted ongoing dialogue aimed at resolving the crisis and have hindered efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach diplomatic solutions. He emphasised the Kingdom's rejection of the use of force to resolve disputes and highlighted the importance of dialogue as the foundation for settling disagreements.
Shafaq News
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Mutual airstrikes escalate Israel–Iran conflict
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, the confrontation between Israel and Iran deepened as both sides traded deadly strikes, launched sophisticated drones, and issued fresh threats amid warnings of further escalation. The commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base announced on state television that ten Israeli aircraft had been downed over various parts of the country. State media confirmed the activation of air defense systems in multiple provinces, including Tehran, Hormozgan, Kermanshah, West Azerbaijan, and Lorestan. Explosions were reported in Tehran and Urmia. Fars News Agency reported that Iranian defenses shot down two drones over the capital, while Tasnim News Agency cited the interception of an Israeli UAV near the Natanz nuclear facility by the IRGC's 3rd Khordad system. Meanwhile, Iranian naval forces reportedly intercepted a British destroyer in the Sea of Oman. The United Kingdom has not commented on the claim. On the Israeli side, the military spokesperson confirmed a wave of precision airstrikes targeting dozens of missile launch platforms and underground storage sites for ballistic and cruise missiles in western Iran. "We have penetrated the heart of Iran. Our aircraft are operating in its skies," a spokesperson stated, adding that elite reserve units were deployed to frontlines near Lebanon and Syria. In addition, Fox News quoted an Israeli official as confirming the targeting of a second gas facility near the southern port of Bandar Abbas. The Israeli military also claimed responsibility for destroying nuclear sites recently visited by senior Iranian officials and for killing nine prominent nuclear scientists. According to the Israeli military, the opening wave of strikes also killed over 20 senior military commanders, including the head of Iranian Armed Forces intelligence and the IRGC's surface-to-surface missile division. In Hamedan province, an Israeli drone strike reportedly killed the head of public security police and another officer in the city of Asadabad, local authorities reported. In northwestern Iran, a large explosion hit the Imam Mahdi Base in Urmia. Tasnim cited eyewitnesses who described widespread damage, while the Iranian Red Crescent confirmed two medics were killed in an Israeli strike on relief teams responding to the blast. Initial assessments indicated severe damage to the Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities, with repairs expected to take weeks. Despite the scale of the assault, The Times of Israel reported that Israeli air operations are still underway as part of a broader strategy to degrade Iran's ballistic missile capabilities. Officials stated that Israeli fighter jets are now flying over Tehran—a development described as a 'strategic turning point.' Iran vows intensified response Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of stronger retaliation if Israeli operations persist. 'If the Zionist entity dares to repeat its aggression, it will face a stronger and harsher response from our armed forces,' he said, adding that Iran had managed to shoot down 'equipment claimed to be undetectable.' Separately, Iran's state broadcaster reported that a new wave of "destructive and intense" attacks on Israel would be launched within hours. In a related statement, Pezeshkian declared that Iran would no longer engage in nuclear negotiations if Israeli attacks continued. Iran's drone retaliation In response to Israel's Operation Rising Lion, Iran initiated its own offensive under the framework of Truthful Promise 3, deploying a barrage of unmanned aerial vehicles. The campaign included Shahed-129 and Shahed-136 drones, two of the most sophisticated platforms in Iran's drone arsenal. The Shahed-129, modeled after the U.S. MQ-1 Predator, is capable of flying up to 24 hours and covering 1,700 kilometers, armed with four Sadid-guided missiles. Its advanced imaging and communications systems allow it to operate effectively in electronically contested environments. The Shahed-136, a one-way loitering munition or 'kamikaze drone,' is designed to detonate upon impact. Despite its simplicity, it poses a major challenge to air defenses when launched in large swarms due to its low radar signature and low-altitude flight.
