Israel-Iran Day 7 Live Updates: As the Israel-Iran conflict enters its seventh day, Israel said it attacked Iran's Arak nuclear reactor and a nuclear weapons development site in the Natanz area. Meanwhile, an Iranian missile slammed into a hospital in the south of Israel, causing "extensive damage". Israel has vowed to "increase the intensity of attacks" after the hospital was hit.
Moreover, Tel Aviv's residential buildings were hit by another missile. Around 40 people were wounded in the attacks, according to Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service.
US President Donald Trump said he was still considering a military strike on Iran's nuclear sites. "I may do it. I may not do it," he said. "Nobody knows what I'm going to do."
However, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that the "unconditional surrender" Trump was demanding for, was "threatening and ridiculous" and added that US intervention will lead to "irreparable damage".
Per the Associated Press, Israeli strikes on Iran have killed 639 people and wounded 1,329 others.
Here Are The Live Updates On Israel-Iran Attacks:
Iraqi militia Warns Of Strikes On US Bases If Trump Joins Iran-Israel War
Iran-backed Shia militia Kataib Hezbollah has threatened to strike US military bases across West Asia if the United States joins the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, CNN reported.
"We reaffirm, with even greater clarity, that should the United States enter into this war, the deranged (US President Donald) Trump shall forfeit all the trillions he dreams of seizing from this region," said Abu Ali al-Askari, the group's security leader, in a statement on Thursday. "Undoubtedly, American bases throughout the region will become akin to duck-hunting grounds," he added, as quoted by CNN.
Al-Askari further threatened to shut down key maritime routes -- the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb waterway -- and warned that oil ports along the Red Sea would cease operations. He also hinted at potential attacks on US aircraft, saying there may be "unforeseen surprises" awaiting them in the skies.
Australia Closes Iran Embassy Citing Deteriorating Security Environment
Australia has suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran due to the deteriorating security environment in Iran and has directed the departure of all Australian officials, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday.
Australia's ambassador to Iran will remain in the region to support the government's response to the crisis, Wong said.
UK Foreign Secretary To Attend Geneva Talks On Iran Nuclear Programme
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will travel to Geneva on Friday for talks with his French and German counterparts, as well as EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Iran's foreign minister, to push for a diplomatic resolution over Iran's nuclear programme, its foreign ministry said on Thursday.
The meeting comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and follows Lammy's visit to Washington, where he met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.
Israel Says Iran Fired Cluster Bomb-Bearing Missile
-Iran fired at least one missile at Israel that scattered small bombs with the aim of increasing civilian casualties, the Israeli military said on Thursday, the first reported use of cluster munitions in the seven-day-old war.
Israeli military officials provided no further details.
Israeli news reports quoted the Israeli military as saying the missile's warhead split open at an altitude of about 4 miles (7 km) and released around 20 submunitions in a radius of around 5 miles (8 km) over central Israel.
One of the small munitions struck a home in the central Israeli town of Azor, causing some damage, Times of Israel military correspondent Emanuel Fabian reported. There were no reports of casualties from the bomb.
IAEA Chief Identifies Isfahan As Iran's Planned Uranium Enrichment Site
-U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on Thursday identified Isfahan, home to one of Iran's biggest nuclear facilities, as the location of a uranium enrichment plant that Iran said it would soon open in retaliation for a diplomatic push against it.
The day before Israel launched its military strikes against Iranian targets including nuclear facilities last Friday, Iran announced it had built a new uranium enrichment facility, which it would soon equip and bring online. Tehran did not provide details such as the plant's location.
Iran's announcement was part of its retaliation against a resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-nation Board of Governors declaring Tehran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations over issues including its failure to credibly explain uranium traces found at undeclared sites
Explosion At Norway's Ambassador Residence In Tel Aviv, No Injured, Says Foreign Ministry
An explosion occurred at the residence of the Norwegian ambassador to Israel on Thursday evening in Tel Aviv, the Norwegian foreign ministry said.
"We have been in contact with the embassy tonight. No staff with the embassy was injured during the incident," the foreign ministry said in an emailed statement. It did not say what caused the explosion.Israelis Shocked By Iran Strike On Soroka Hospital
The damage was hard to comprehend for many at Israel's Soroka Hospital as staff took stock of the wreckage after a strike by an Iranian ballistic missile on Thursday left part of the facility in ruins.
Hezbollah Chief Says Group Will 'Act As We See Fit' In Iran-Israel War
Hezbollah chief says group will 'act as we see fit' in Iran-Israel war
(AFP)
40 Fighter Jets, 100 Bombs: How Israel Struck Iran, Including Key Nuclear Site
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched a series of airstrikes deep inside Iranian territory overnight on Wednesday, targeting nuclear infrastructure, missile production sites, and air defence systems.
Why We Needn't Worry About Oil Prices Amidst Israel-Iran Conflict (For Now)
The unexpected attack by Israel on Iran, a major oil-producing nation, may undermine anaemic global economic growth and hinder central banks ability to cope in an already uncertain market.
Iran-Israel War, "Like Sky Was Torn Open": Iranians Recall Chaotic Scenes In Tehran
"The first two days were okay, people said it would just end. But then it started escalating and people really started panicking," said Mehran Ataei of the Israeli bombardment of Tehran.
Israel-Iran Attacks: Israel Has Destroyed More Than Half Of Iran's Missile Launchers: Netanyahu
Israel has destroyed more than half of Iran's missile launchers: Netanyahu (AFP)
Israel-Iran Attacks: Iran Media Say Air Defences 'Confront Hostile Targets' Over Tehran
Iran media say air defences 'confront hostile targets' over Tehran (AFP)
Israel-Iran Attacks: Netanyahu Says 'All Help Welcome' In Striking Iran's Nuclear Sites
Netanyahu says 'all help welcome' in striking Iran's nuclear sites (AFP)
Israel-Iran Attacks: Netanyahu Says Israel 'Changing Face Of The World' In War With Iran
Netanyahu says Israel 'changing face of the world' in war with Iran (AFP)
Israel-Iran Attacks: The Israeli Military Has Said Iran Used At Least One Missile With Multiple Warheads
The Israeli military has said Iran used at least one missile with multiple warheads, posing a new challenge to its defenses, per the Associated Press. While descending, the missile warhead splits, posing a threat to a much wider area than other ballistic missile warheads. A submunition was found in central Israel, according to the IDF. On Thursday, IDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, said that Iran had launched more than 450 ballistic missiles and 1,000 drones at Israel. He also added that Israel had destroyed about two-thirds of Iran's missile launchers.
Israel-Iran Attacks: Iran Arrests 24 For Spying For Israel, Tarnishing Country's Image: Police
Iran arrests 24 for spying for Israel, tarnishing country's image: police (AFP)
Israel-Iran Attacks: Israel's Netanyahu Vows To 'Remove' Iran Nuclear, Ballistic Missile Threat
Israel's Netanyahu vows to 'remove' Iran nuclear, ballistic missile threat (AFP)
Israel-Iran Attacks: Powerful Iran Body Warns US Of 'Harsh Response' If It Intervenes
Powerful Iran body warns US of 'harsh response' if it intervenes (AFP)
Israel-Iran Attacks: Ukraine Fears Being Sidelined By Iran-Israel War
Fighting between Iran and Israel could deflect global attention from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and even bolster Kremlin's war effort, Ukrainian officials say.
Israel launched a massive bombing campaign on Iran last week that prompted Tehran -- a close ally of Russia -- to strike back with missiles and drones.
The conflict has pushed up the price of oil -- a key revenue stream funding Russia's invasion.
"For Ukraine, the challenge is the price of oil, because if prices remain high for a long time, the Russians will earn more," a senior Ukrainian political source told AFP.
Russia Warns US Against 'Military Intervention' In Iran-Israel War
"We would like to particularly warn Washington against military intervention in the situation, which would be an extremely dangerous step with truly unpredictable negative consequences," Russia's foreign ministry's spokeswoman said.
Israel-Iran Attacks: Russia Warns US Against 'Military Intervention' In Iran-Israel War
Russia warns US against 'military intervention' in Iran-Israel war (AFP)
Israel-Iran Attacks: China's Xi Calls On All Parties 'Especially Israel' To 'Cease Hostilities': State Media
China's Xi calls on all parties 'especially Israel' to 'cease hostilities': state media (AFP)
Israel, Iran Iraq, Operation Bramble Bush: How Mossad's Saddam Plot Failed, And Left Elite Israeli Soldiers In Coffins
The Middle East is once again on edge. What began as a sudden burst of Israeli airstrikes has now erupted into a full-blown military confrontation with Iran. Israel killed several of Iran's top military commanders and nuclear scientists.
Iran, Israel, Ayatollah Khamenei: Who Is In Line To Succeed Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei? Here Are Top Contenders
As the Israel-Iran air war intensifies, US President Donald Trump has raised the stakes with a chilling warning: "We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding... We are not going to take him out, at least not for now."
Meet Reza Pahlavi, The Lesser-Known Son Of Last Shah Of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has brought attention back to a man whose father once reigned supreme in Tehran.
Governments Struggle To Evacuate Nationals From Iran, Israel Amid Conflict
Governments around the world are attempting to evacuate thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organising buses and planes and in some cases assisting people crossing borders on foot.
When Mossad Walked Out Of Tehran With 500 kg Of Nuclear Blueprints
In the early hours of June 13, Israel initiated what it called a "necessary preemptive action" against Iran. Over 100 air and drone strikes pounded key nuclear, military, and intelligence sites across the Islamic Republic.
India, US, Russia And Others: How These 9 Countries Acquired Nuclear Weapons; Iran-Israel Conflict
For over three decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu consistently claimed Iran was months away from becoming a nuclear power and that it posed an existential threat to his nation.
Israel-Iran Attacks: Iran's Khamenei "Can No Longer Be Allowed To Exist": Israel's Direct Threat
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "can no longer be allowed to exist," Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said today after an Iranian missile hit a hospital in a town near Tel Aviv.
Mr Khamenei will be held accountable over the hospital strike, the minister said.
Iran's Khamenei "Can No Longer Be Allowed To Exist": Israel's Direct Threat
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "can no longer be allowed to exist," Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said today after an Iranian missile hit a hospital in a town near Tel Aviv.
Israel-Iran Attacks: Israeli Military Says It Struck Nuclear Sites Including Bushehr On Gulf Coast
An Israeli military spokesperson said on Thursday the military had struck nuclear sites in Bushehr, Isfahan, and Natanz, and continued to target additional facilities.
Bushehr is Iran's only operating nuclear power plant, which sits on the Gulf coast.
(Reuters)
