Iran-Israel Conflict Highlights: Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks on Israel Sunday evening, with explosions reported in the coastal city of Haifa. The strike marks a dramatic escalation in hostilities that have gripped the region since Friday, prompting widespread international calls for restraint and de-escalation. In response, the Israeli military confirmed it had begun another series of targeted strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
As the conflict deepens, a CNN report citing two US officials claimed that Israel had proposed an assassination plot targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. But, the plan was reportedly rejected by US President Donald Trump. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his spokesperson denied the existence of any such plan.
Death toll: Iranian authorities report at least 224 fatalities, while Israel has confirmed 14 deaths. In Tehran, scenes of panic unfolded as thousands attempted to flee the capital amid ongoing air raid sirens and missile alerts. Iran’s Ministry of Health stated that 1,277 people have been hospitalised since the initial Israeli strikes began on Friday.
What did the US say? Amid the escalating violence, US President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agree that the hostilities must end immediately. Despite this rare moment of consensus between Washington and Moscow, diplomatic efforts have suffered a setback. A crucial round of nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran, previously scheduled for Sunday in Oman, has been officially canceled.
Trump on Friday said that he has worked hard to prevent bloodshed. “We knew everything, and I tried to save Iran from humiliation and death. I tried to save them very hard because I would have loved to have seen a deal worked out,” he said.
Trump has consistently maintained that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon.
Why did Israel attack Iran? The attack came after tensions between Iran and the international community escalated sharply after Tehran announced the activation of a third nuclear enrichment facility. The announcement came just hours after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued its first formal censure against Iran in two decades, criticising its failure to meet nuclear non-proliferation commitments.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the attack was on “the heart of Iran’s ballistic missiles program.” He asserted strikes would continue “for as long as it takes to remove this threat.” IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir emphasised the urgency of the operation, saying, “We had reached the point of no return. Freedom is granted to those willing to fight for it.”
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Iran-Israel war: Trump claims he’ll soon broker peace between Israel and Iran
US President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that peace between Israel and Iran could be achieved “soon,” crediting himself for behind-the-scenes diplomatic activity. In a Truth Social post, Trump said “many calls and meetings” were currently underway, hinting that he was playing a role in de-escalating the ongoing conflict. “We will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran! I do a lot, and never get credit… but that’s OK, the PEOPLE understand. MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!” he wrote.
Trump also cited several international peace efforts from his tenure, including the Abraham Accords and, controversially, a claim that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan through U.S. trade, a statement that lacks supporting evidence. While Trump remains a polarising figure, his comments reflect a continued effort to position himself as a global dealmaker ahead of the upcoming U.S. elections. Officials in Washington and the Middle East have not confirmed his involvement.
Iran-Israel war: Trump says he hopes for ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but 'sometimes they have to fight it out'
US President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed hope that Israel and Iran could reach a ceasefire amid ongoing hostilities but acknowledged that “sometimes they have to fight it out.” Speaking to reporters before departing for the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said he believes there’s “a good chance” of a deal eventually being reached.
Pressed on whether he had asked Israel to halt its military strikes, Trump declined to answer directly but reaffirmed the US stance, saying, “We support Israel’s right to defend itself.”
When asked if Washington would continue supporting Israel’s defence efforts, Trump responded, “We do.”
He also spoke positively of his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, noting, “We get along very well and I think we have great respect for each other.”
Iran-Israel war: Indian Embassy relocates students in Iran amid conflict
Amid escalating tensions in the region, the Indian Embassy in Tehran is closely monitoring the security situation and staying in constant contact with Indian students to ensure their safety, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday.
In certain cases, students are being relocated to safer areas within Iran with assistance from the Embassy. Officials are also exploring other feasible options for their well-being. Separately, the Embassy is coordinating with local Indian community leaders to address broader concerns related to welfare and safety.
Iran-Israel war: Key developments
What happened till now:
Israel launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran for a third consecutive day, hitting Tehran and several other locations. The Iranian Health Ministry reported 224 deaths so far, including senior IRGC figures such as intelligence chief Mohammed Kazemi and two generals.
In retaliation, Iran fired on northern Israeli cities, injuring at least eight people, according to Israeli emergency services. Israel’s airspace and airports have been fully shut down amid escalating hostilities.
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir vowed to ramp up attacks in what he described as a “historic and unprecedented” campaign against an existential threat.
President Donald Trump clarified that the US is “not at this moment involved,” though he hinted peace could come “soon.”
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested the upcoming G7 summit may offer a diplomatic path to de-escalation.
Iran-Israel war: US turned down Israeli proposal to kill Khamenei amid escalating tensions
President Donald Trump has turned down a proposal from Israel to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a US official familiar with the matter, reports AP. The plan, which Israeli officials claimed was both credible and executable, was presented to the Trump administration amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East.
Upon receiving the briefing, the Trump White House firmly communicated to Israel that it would not support the operation. According to the official who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the information, the administration believed such an act would dangerously escalate the conflict and destabilise the already fragile region.
The Trump administration remains focused on containing Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Iranian nuclear and military sites. Officials fear that assassinating Khamenei, the most powerful figure in Iran, could trigger a full-scale regional war, drawing in Hezbollah, Syria, and potentially Gulf states.
Iran-Israel war: Regime change in Iran could be result of Israel's attacks, says Netanyahu
Regime change in Iran could be a result of Israel's military attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News on Sunday.
Netanyahu, speaking to Fox's Bret Baier on his "Special Report" program in one of his first interviews since Israel's attacks on Iran began on Friday, said he had informed U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the attacks.
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Iran-Israel war: Israeli strikes in Iran kill 406, says rights group
At least 406 people have been killed and 654 injured in Israeli strikes across Iran, according to a Washington-based human rights group. Human Rights Activists, which monitors developments within Iran, released the figures on Sunday, stating they cover casualties reported throughout the country.
The Iranian government has not released an official nationwide casualty count, despite sustained Israeli attacks targeting key military and nuclear sites. So far, only scattered figures have been provided by individual officials.
Iran-Israel war: 'Closely monitoring the situation', says India
The Indian Embassy on Sunday issued an advisory for nationals in Israel and said they are closely monitoring the situation as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. "The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv is in touch with members of the Indian community in Israel, including caregivers, workers, students, businessmen and tourist groups. All necessary measures are being taken to ensure their safety and well-being," said the Indian Embassy in its statement.
Iran-Israel war: Trump says Iran and Israel should make a deal just like India and Pakistan did
Amid the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, "Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make, in that case by using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion and sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders who were able to quickly make a decision and STOP!"
Iran-Israel war: Iran launches ballistic missiles on Israel
Air raid sirens sounded across central Israel including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and areas of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, warning of incoming missile attacks. The Israeli military had earlier confirmed it detected missile launches originating from Iran.
Loud explosions were reported in Tel Aviv shortly after, Reuters reported. Meanwhile, Iranian state media announced that ballistic missiles had been launched from multiple locations across Iran targeting Israel.
Iran-Israel war: Adani-owned Haifa Port remain unaffected amid Iran's strikes on Israeli cities
The Adani Group-operated Haifa Port remained unaffected on Sunday after Iran launched a late-night ballistic missile attack. The clarification came shortly after Israeli Oil Refineries reported damage to pipelines and transmission lines in the Haifa area due to airstrikes. In a regulatory filing to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, the company confirmed that while some downstream operations were temporarily shut, overall facility operations continued, and no injuries or casualties were reported.
Iran-Israel war: Iran warns 'more decisive and severe' action if Israel continues its aggression
Iran will respond with “more decisive and severe” action if Israel continues its aggression, President Masoud Pezeshkian warned on Sunday, according to state media reports. Pezeshkian stated that Iran's military has already reacted “strongly and appropriately” to recent Israeli strikes and further hostility would invite harsher retaliation.
Iran-Israel war live updates: Iran denies asking Cyprus to convey messages to Israel
Iran did not send any message to Israel via a third country, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Sunday. Earlier today, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said Tehran had asked Nicosia to convey "some messages" to Israel.
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Iran-Israel war live updates: Israel issues evacuation warning to Iranians
Israel on Sunday issued an evacuation warning to Iranians residing near reactors in Iran, an Israeli military spokesperson said in a post on X.
Iran-Israel war live updates: Israel hit approximately 80 targets in Tehran overnight
Israel carried out strikes on approximately 80 targets in Tehran overnight, according to Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, the country's chief military spokesperson. In a televised briefing, he stated that the strikes hit key sites, including the headquarters of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and the command center of its nuclear program.
Additionally, Israeli forces targeted two fuel facilities, one near Tehran and another near Bandar Abbas. The military said these sites supported both civilian functions and Iran’s military and nuclear activities.
Iran-Israel war live updates: Iran nuclear prog threat for Israel & Europe, says France
Tehran's nuclear programme is a threat for the security of Israel and of Europe and diplomcy is the only way to avoid an escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Sunday.
"The Iranian nuclear programme is an existentiel threat for the security of Israel and beyond the security of Europe. We always said the best way to prevent that threat, to contain it, remains diplomacy," Barrot told RTL radio.
Germany, France and Britain are ready to hold immediate talks with Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme in an effort to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said earlier.
-via Reuters
Iran-Israel war live updates: Khamenei is 'not off limits', says Israeli official
A senior Israeli official told The Wall Street Journal that the option of targeting Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains under consideration amid rising tensions.
According to the report, Israel has not ruled out any potential actions to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, and the assassination of Khamenei is “not off limits”. The official said that the conflict would end only if Iran voluntarily dismantles its nuclear capabilities or if Israel renders it impossible for Tehran to rebuild them.
Iran-Israel war live updates: Iran launched approximately 200 missiles since Friday, says Israeli govt
According to the Israeli government, Iran has launched approximately 200 missiles at Israel since Friday. Authorities have identified 22 impact sites where missiles either bypassed air defenses or where debris from intercepted missiles landed. As of noon today, the strikes have resulted in 13 fatalities and nearly 400 injuries, including nine people who are critically wounded.
Iran-Israel war: Iran arrests two alleged Mossad agents in Alborz province
Iran’s police spokesperson announced the arrest of two individuals allegedly linked to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency in Alborz province, according to semi-official Tasnim News Agency. Investigations into espionage activities are ongoing.
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Iran-Israel war: Iran denies reports of attack on Isfahan refinery, says operations unaffected
Iran’s oil ministry on Sunday dismissed online reports suggesting an incident or attack at the Isfahan refinery. Speaking to state media, officials confirmed that operations were continuing without disruption. The ministry reiterated that the facility remains secure, and there has been no interruption in production or supply activities.
Iran-Israel war: Iran says that it does not want wider conflicts, but will respond if provoked
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi mentioned on Sunday that Tehran does not want to escalate its fight with Israel or extend the conflict into neighbouring countries, as reported by Reuters. However, he highlighted that Iran will take action in self-defense if forced to do so.
A public warning has been issued by the Israeli Ministry on Sunday to Iranian civilians who are all residing near nuclear reactors sites to evacuate the area. The message of the alert was declared through a social media post on X by an Israeli military spokesperson.
Iran-Israel war: Iranian strikes death toll reaches 10 in Israel
The death toll in Israel has surged to 10 after a series of overnight attacks launched by Iran, according to CNN. Six people have lost their lives in Bat Yam, after a building was hit by a direct missile strike, as confirmed by an Israeli emergency organization, ZAKA.
Meanwhile, four more casualties were reported from a northern town of Tamra. A search and rescue operation is currently being done in both places.
Iran-Israel war: Houthis claim missile attack on Israel coordinated with Iran
Yemen’s Houthi rebels stated on Sunday that they had launched ballistic missiles at Israel in a coordinated effort with Iran. This is the first time the group has publicly acknowledged that a joint operational ties with Tehran.
Donald Trump said the US “had nothing to do” with the attack on Iran but warned of massive retaliation if America is targeted.
He added that a peace deal between Iran and Israel is achievable, urging an end to the ongoing conflict. “We can easily get a deal done... and end this bloody conflict,” he posted on Truth Social.
Iran-Israel war: Seven dead, over 100 injured as Iranian strikes hit Israel
The death toll from overnight Iranian missile and drone strikes on Israel has risen to seven, with more than 100 people injured. In Tamra, a missile hit a residential building, killing four civilians — two women in their 40s, a 20-year-old woman, and a 13-year-old girl. Several others were wounded as emergency crews searched the rubble. Later, in Bat Yam near Tel Aviv, three more people, including a 60-year-old woman, died when another building was struck. The coordinated assault has caused widespread damage and heightened fears of further escalation across the region.
Iran-Israel war: Rep. Moulton voices concerns over US support for Israeli strikes
Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton has raised serious questions about the United States’ support for Israel’s ongoing military strikes against Iran. Speaking to CNN, Moulton said that while the US shares the goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, critical details about Israel’s strategy remain unclear. Moulton, a veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, questioned whether Israel’s strikes have effectively dismantled Iran’s nuclear capabilities and pressed for clarity on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-term objectives.
US support, but with caution“The Biden administration has always touted its alliance with Israel, yet it’s hesitant to fully back Netanyahu in these latest strikes,” Moulton observed. He stressed that while the U.S. supports Israel in principle, technical and strategic questions must be answered first.
Acknowledging that Israel “clearly has the upper hand” militarily, Moulton reiterated his broader concern: “What’s the plan from here?” His comments reflect growing unease in Washington about escalating conflict in the region without a clearly defined endgame.
Iran-Israel war: Pakistan backs Iran, slams Israeli airstrikes on Tehran
Pakistan has voiced strong support for Iran following Israel's recent airstrikes on Tehran, which targeted key elements of Iran’s nuclear program and military infrastructure. On Saturday, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif condemned the attacks and urged unity among Muslim nations against what he described as “Israeli aggression,” according to Dunya News. “In this time of trial, we stand by Iran in every way. We will protect Iranian interests. Iranians are our brothers, and their grief and pain are shared,” Asif stated.
He further accused Israel of targeting not just Iran, but also countries like Yemen and Palestine, calling for an immediate and unified response from the Muslim world. “If we remain silent and disunited today, then everyone will be targeted eventually,” he warned. Asif also called for an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss and respond to Israel’s escalating military actions in the region.
Iran-Israel war: Israel confirms strikes on Tehran Defence Ministry, nuclear facilities
Israel’s military has confirmed conducting an extensive airstrike on multiple targets in Tehran, including the Iranian Ministry of Defense headquarters, as earlier reported by Iranian state media. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the strikes targeted key sites linked to Iran’s nuclear program, including the SPND nuclear project headquarters and locations where Iran allegedly concealed its nuclear archive.
Despite Iran’s claims that its nuclear activities are peaceful, the IDF described the operation as a precise, intelligence-driven campaign aimed at disrupting Tehran’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons. Iranian state media reported minor damage to administrative buildings within the Defense Ministry and a strike on the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research.
Iran-Israel war: Iranian missiles pound central Israel, eight-story building hit
Several buildings were damaged in central Israel during Iran’s latest missile barrage, according to Israel’s Fire and Rescue service. An eight-story building in the Dan district was directly hit, along with another residential structure. Fires burned in open areas, and emergency teams were seen digging through rubble. Photos and videos from Magen David Adom revealed extensive destruction and debris across the area, highlighting the scale of the attack.