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Iran Israel war LIVE updates: US State Department echoes Trump’s red line on Tehran’s nuclear ambitions
Iran Israel War Live Updates: In the latest warning to Iran on Tuesday, Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said that if Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei might be faced with a fate similar to that of Iraq’s Saddam Hussein.
Iran Israel war news live updates: The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered its fifth day, with continued strikes from both countries. With both Iran and Israel vowing to carry out large strikes and target key areas, global and regional allies have called for an urgent de-escalation. US president Donald Trump, speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, has called on Iran to “talk before its too late”.
In a major statement against Iran, Trump said that the US knows where Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is “hiding”, adding that Washington is “not going to take him out (kill!), at least for now”. He also called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as tensions continued to flare up between Israel and Iran.
Since June 13, a total of 224 people have been killed in Iran, and over 1,200 others have been injured. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that at least 24 people have been killed and 592 have been injured.
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: IDF says Iranian missile threat ongoing, public urged to follow Home Front Command
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: In a post on Telegram, the Israeli military (IDF) said missile sirens were activated across multiple parts of Israel shortly after detecting launches from Iran targeting the country.
The IDF urged citizens to strictly follow the Home Front Command’s safety instructions.
It added that the Israeli Air Force is currently engaged in intercepting the threats and conducting strikes where necessary.
The IDF noted that while defences are active, they are not impenetrable, making it crucial for the public to remain vigilant and adhere to official guidelines.
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: France’s Macron cautions against pushing for Iran regime change
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday cautioned that any effort to topple Iran’s leadership would lead to “chaos”, amid the ongoing exchange of fire between Israel and Iran.
Speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, Macron’s remarks came shortly after Donald Trump declared that the United States would not kill Iran’s supreme leader “for now.”
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: US launches ‘Middle East Task Force’ for its citizens amid tensions in the region
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: As tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed the situation on Tuesday (local time), stressing the administration’s stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
“Now with the conflict between Iran and Israel, President Trump is also clear that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon… The fact that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon is clear. As the White House reminds us, since taking office, President Trump has clearly stated that Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon,” Bruce said.
She added that ensuring the “safety and security of the American people” remains a top priority for the Trump administration. To this end, Bruce said, “The Department of State has established the Middle East Task Force to help coordinate support for US citizens, our US Diplomatic missions, personnel, and diplomatic engagements.”
To keep Americans informed and prepared, Bruce also noted, “we have issued more than 30 security alerts to countries in the region.”
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Pro-Israel hackers claim responsibility for cyberattack on Iran
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: A pro-Israel hacking group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting a major Iranian bank, marking another escalation in the ongoing military tensions between Israel and Iran, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.
The attack disrupted operations at Bank Sepah, which has been under US sanctions since 2007 for its alleged involvement in Iran’s nuclear weapons program, according to local media. However, the full scope of the damage caused by the cyberstrike is still uncertain.
The group behind the attack, known as Predatory Sparrow, has been linked to several high-profile cyber operations against Iran in recent years.
Experts say their attacks aim to create psychological pressure on both Iranian citizens and the Israeli public.
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iran asks citizens to delete WhatsApp as conflict deepens
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iranian state television on Tuesday afternoon called on citizens to delete WhatsApp from their smartphones, claiming – without providing evidence – that the messaging app collects user data and transmits it to Israel, Associated Press reported.
In response, WhatsApp issued a statement rejecting the allegations, saying it was “concerned these false reports will be an excuse for our services to be blocked at a time when people need them the most.”
The company emphasised its use of end-to-end encryption, which prevents any third party from accessing message content, and clarified that it does not track users’ precise locations, log communication patterns, or share messages with any government.
“We do not provide bulk information to any government,” the statement added.
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Trump to meet national security team in Situation Room, says report
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump is meeting his national security team in the White House Situation Room this afternoon, CNN reported, citing a White House official.
Earlier in the day, Trump claimed the US knows the whereabouts of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but stated that he has no intention of targeting him “for now.”
In a social media post, Trump called for Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” as the conflict with Israel stretched into its fifth day.
According to sources, Israel had informed the Trump administration that it had a credible plan to assassinate Khamenei. However, US officials conveyed to Israel that Trump opposed the operation. Administration insiders reportedly feared such a move could escalate the war and further destabilise the region, according to Associated Press.
Trump returned to Washington early Tuesday after cutting short his visit to the Group of Seven summit in the Canadian Rockies, arriving at a pivotal moment in his presidency.
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Four US heavy bombers spotted at key Indian Ocean base, says report
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Four US B-52H Stratofortress bombers are currently positioned at Diego Garcia, a key military base in the Indian Ocean, according to satellite image analysis by AFP.
The deployment comes as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its fifth consecutive day.
Diego Garcia, leased to the US by Britain, has historically served as a strategic hub for military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The bombers, capable of carrying nuclear and precision-guided weapons, were seen on the base’s southern tarmac at 0922 GMT on Monday.
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: White House says Trump convening National Security Council on Iran today
The White House has said that President Donald Trump is convening the National Security Council on Iran, reports news agency AFP.
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Khamenei transfers powers to Revolutionary Guards high command, says report
Iran International has reported that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has handed over key powers to the Supreme Council of the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) amid escalating tensions with Israel.
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iran has warned of imminent ‘punitive’ attacks on Israel
Iran has warned of imminent ‘punitive’ attacks on Israel, reports news agency AFP.
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iran army calls for immediate evacuation of Israel’s Haifa, Tel Aviv
Iran’s senior army commander has called on Israelis to evacuate the cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv “immediately”, reports Mehr news agency.
Iran Israel war LIVE updates: Iran targets Israeli air bases in fresh attack
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has said that it targeted Israeli air bases in the fresh attack, news agency AFP reported.
“In the new wave of attacks, a large-scale missile operation was carried out against the air bases of the Zionist regime’s army, which are the bases from which the regime’s fighter jets take off towards our beloved country,” the Guards said in a statement carried by state TV.
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