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June 16, 2025 9:23 AM

Iran and Israel Exchange Fresh Strikes as Global Leaders Push for Ceasefire

The war between Iran and Israel is in its fourth day of direct hostilities as international diplomatic activity is in full swing to prevent the conflict from engulfing broader West Asia. While ongoing military operations have killed dozens of people and caused widespread destruction, a complex matrix of behind-the-scenes negotiations is underway among world powers and regional actors desperately trying to contain the crisis. Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli cities , with rockets strikin...

June 15, 2025 1:22 PM

Germany, France, UK offer Iran talks over nuclear programme: Berlin

Germany, France and Britain are ready to hold immediate talks with Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme in a bid to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said. Wadephul, who is on a visit to the Middle East, said he was trying to contribute towards a de-escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran, and noted Tehran had previously failed to take the opportunity to enter into constructive talks. "I hope that's still possible," Wadephul told G...

June 16, 2025 8:23 AM

Iranian Missile Strikes Kill 10 in Israel as Israeli Warplanes Hit Tehran Oil Depot

Iran and Israel have entered their deadliest phase of direct conflict yet, with at least 10 people killed in Israeli cities and massive fires reported at an oil depot in Tehran following reciprocal strikes on June 15. This marks the third consecutive day of military exchanges, as both governments vow further action amid a rising humanitarian toll and growing regional instability. Devastation in Israeli Cities Emergency services in Israel are racing against time to locate seven individuals stil...

June 15, 2025 12:28 PM

Iran would face US might ‘at levels never seen before’ if it attacks US: Trump

President Donald Trump said early on Sunday that if Iran attacks the United States in any way, it would face the might of the U.S. military "at levels never seen before." Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform that the U.S. had nothing to do with an attack on Iran overnight and that "we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!" More to follow. (Reuters)...

June 16, 2025 8:22 AM

U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Cancelled Amid Escalating Tensions, Says Oman

The sixth round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, scheduled for Sunday in Muscat, has been cancelled, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi confirmed on Saturday. Oman, which has been acting as a mediator, announced the cancellation following Israel’s sweeping air offensive against Iran on Friday that targeted nuclear facilities and killed several senior commanders and scientists. The talks, aimed at resolving longstanding concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme, we...

June 15, 2025 9:52 AM

Israel and Iran strike at each other in new wave of attacks

Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday, stoking fears of a wider conflict after Israel expanded its surprise campaign against its main rival with a strike on the world's biggest gas field. Tehran called off nuclear talks that Washington had said were the only way to halt Israel's bombing, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were nothing compared with what Iran would see in the coming days. The latest wave of Iranian attacks began...

June 13, 2025 12:06 PM

India urges Iran and Israel to avoid escalation, emphasises dialogue and diplomacy

India on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and called for restraint from both sides. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement urging diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation. “We are deeply concerned at the recent developments between Iran and Israel,” the MEA said. The ministry added, “We are closely monitoring the evolving situation, including reports related to attacks on nuclear sites.” India urged both natio...

June 13, 2025 11:50 AM

Israel Launches Unprecedented Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Program as Middle East Braces for Escalation

Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders in what officials described as the start of a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon. The attacks represent a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two adversaries and have thrown the Middle East into chaos. The Israel Defense Forces said the operation, titled 'Rising Lion', involved strikes against dozens of military tar...

June 13, 2025 10:53 AM

IAEA says no increase in radiation levels at Iran’s Natanz nuclear site

The International Atomic Energy Agency on Friday said there was no increase in radiation levels at the Natanz nuclear site that was targeted during an Israeli attack, citing information given to them by Iranian authorities. The international atomic energy watchdog also added that the Bushehr nuclear power plant was not targeted during the attack. More to follow. (Reuters)...

June 13, 2025 10:26 AM

Delhi Airport, Air India issue travel advisory amid rising Iran-Israel tensions

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Friday issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to Iran and Iraq, urging them to check with their respective airlines for the latest flight schedules and operational updates. The advisory comes amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel and growing uncertainty over the region’s airspace. The IGIA statement said: “Delhi operations are running smoothly. However, due to the evolving airspace conditions over Iran, Iraq, and the ne...