Israel-Iran Highlights: ‘Iran isnt the nation that surrenders’, Trump’s ceasefire post ‘completely false’ says Tehran news agency

Gulf states, home to multiple US military bases, were on high alert on Sunday after US strikes on Iran raised the possibility of a widening conflict in the region. Bahrain is home to the headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet and there are U.S. bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, as well as in neighbouring Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Nuclear authorities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE said they had not detected signs of nuclear contamination following the strikes in Iran.

According to the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to speak with his US counterpart. It however added that a call could be arranged quickly. Russia and Iran had signed a “comprehensive partnership agreement” in January.

The Russian Foreign Ministry warned on Sunday that the risk of conflict in the Middle East had increased significantly following the US attacks. It also called the recent decision a violation of international laws and issued a strong condemnation of the US attack against Iranian nuclear sites.

“The irresponsible decision to target Iran is a violation of international law. Russia strongly condemns the US attacks on nuclear sites in Iran. We call for an end to aggression, for increased efforts to create conditions for returning to the political and diplomatic track,” semi-official news platforms quoted it as saying.

The French foreign minister said on Sunday that his country did not take part in the US strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Jean-Noel Barrot said in a message on social media that France “has learned with concern” of the US military action against three nuclear sites.

France has also urged all sides to show restraint after U.S. air strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites overnight, urging a negotiated solution to the crisis, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Sunday.

“France is convinced that a lasting resolution to this issue requires a negotiated solution within the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty,” Barrot wrote on X.

Sources told ANI that the call came from Iranian President Pezeshkian in the wake of the US attack on the Iranian Nuclear facilities. The President briefed PM Modi in detail on the evolving situation. The call lasted 45 minutes. The President described India as a friend and partner in promoting regional peace, security and stability and thanked Modi for India’s position and call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy. He noted that India’s voice and role were important in the restoration of regional peace and stability.

Saudi Arabia is on a high security alert following strikes by the US on Iran, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Sunday. The Saudi government’s media communication office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

This satellite picture by Planet Labs PBC shows Iran’s underground nuclear enrichment site at Fordo after a U.S. airstrike targeted the facility Photo: AP

Iran’s foreign minister has said he will travel to Moscow on Sunday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Russia is a friend of Iran and we enjoy a strategic partnership. We always consult with each other and coordinate our positions. I will have serious consultations with the Russian president tomorrow and we continue to work with each other,” AlJazeera quoted Abbas Araghchi as saying during a news conference in Istanbul.

“Spoke with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian. We discussed in detail about the current situation. Expressed deep concern at the recent escalations. Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability,” Modi wrote on X.

The United Arab Emirates urged on Sunday an immediate halt to escalation to “avoid serious repercussions” in the region following strikes by the US on Iran’s nuclear facilities. It warned that such actions could lead the region to “new levels of instability,” according to a statement from the foreign ministry.

“While President Trump was elected on a platform of putting an end to America’s costly involvement in ‘forever wars’, in our part of the world, he has betrayed not only Iran by abusing our commitment to diplomacy but also deceived his own voters,” reports quoted Abbas Araghchi as saying.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has called an emergency meeting following the latest attacks against nuclear facilities in Iran.

“In view of the increasingly serious situation in terms of nuclear safety and security, the Board of Governors will meet in an extraordinary session tomorrow, which I will address,” said Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.

The Director General said the IAEA has been informed by the Iranian regulatory authorities that there has been no increase in off-site radiation levels after the recent attacks on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including the Fordow uranium enrichment site.

The Israeli Defence Force shared a “24 hour update” on Sunday afternoon — hours after a surprise US attack.

According to the IDF, two F-5 fighter jets belonging to the Iranian Armed Forces were struck at the Dezful Airport in Iran struck. It said that eight launchers were neutralised — including six that were ready for immediate launch toward Israel. It said that more than 20 Israeli Air Force fighter jets had struck dozens of military targets in Iran, including a military site containing components to produce explosive materials.

“Military infrastructure sites at the Isfahan airport struck, in order to prevent the Iranian Air Force’s use of the military infrastructure,” it added.

El Al Israel Airlines announced it will restart rescue flights to Israel at 1100 GMT to help stranded citizens return home.

After Trump announced US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, major American cities heightened security at Jewish and diplomatic locations. Authorities increased patrols as tensions surged following the precision attacks on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

In response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, major American cities increased security. In New York, the NYPD announced on X that it was tracking events in Iran and deploying additional resources to religious, cultural, and diplomatic sites. Washington, DC’s Metropolitan Police Department also said it was closely monitoring the situation and stepping up patrols at places of worship, with no credible threats reported.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass assured residents that LAPD was increasing patrols around community centres and other sensitive locations as a precaution. Officials across all three cities emphasised their commitment to public safety while urging continued vigilance.

Israel Airports Authority announces Israeli airspace will open on Sunday from 1100 to 1700 GMT to allow scheduled landings.

Iranian strikes destroy buildings in Israel’s Ness Ziona, several injured.

UK Trade Minister Reynolds confirmed Britain was not involved in recent Iran strikes but was informed beforehand. He stated the US made no request for British support, including use of Diego Garcia. Reynolds stressed the UK had moved military assets to the region and would act to protect UK, US and NATO interests.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that Iran’s nuclear programme poses a serious threat to global security and must never lead to a nuclear weapon. Supporting recent U.S. action to reduce this threat, Starmer stressed the volatile situation in the Middle East. He urged Iran to return to the negotiating table and work toward a diplomatic resolution, ensuring lasting regional stability and preventing further escalation of the crisis.

A senior Iranian source told Reuters that personnel at the Fordow nuclear site had already been reduced to a minimum. The source added that most of the highly enriched uranium had been transferred to a secret location before the US attack, ensuring Iran’s critical stockpiles were preserved from potential destruction.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated key military capabilities remain unused so far. They revealed that their recent strike on Israel involved 40 missiles, including the Kheybar-Shekan type, marking the first time this advanced missile was deployed.

Saudi Arabia urged the international community to intensify diplomatic efforts to achieve a political solution amid the current highly sensitive circumstances. The Foreign Ministry called for restraint and dialogue to resolve the crisis and prevent further instability across the region.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry accused the US of starting a “dangerous war against Iran” following the American attacks on its nuclear sites, AP reported.

The ministry condemned the strikes as illegal and warned of serious consequences, stating that Tehran reserves the right to respond and defend its sovereignty against further aggression.

The IDF earlier said that it struck F-14 fighter jets belonging to the Iranian Armed Forced in central Iran. Shares video footage.

A NATO official told Reuters on Sunday that the alliance is closely monitoring the fallout after U.S. President Donald Trump announced American strikes on Iran’s three main nuclear sites. NATO is also evaluating any impact the strikes might have on its non-combat advisory and capacity-building operations in neighboring Iraq.

The Israeli Air Force has initiated strikes on military targets in western Iran, read the IDF’s post on X. “This morning, the IAF destroyed Iranian missile launchers poised to strike Israel, along with troops from Iran’s Armed Forces. The rapid operation successfully neutralised threats, preventing further missiles from being fired into Israeli territory as tensions escalate.”

Kuwait’s National Guard announced on X that its Nuclear Defence Center has not detected any increase in radioactive traces in the nation’s air or water following US strikes on Iranian sites. The centre assured the public that monitoring is ongoing and all readings remain within safe limits. The statement aims to calm public concerns about potential environmental or health impacts in Kuwait as regional tensions continue to rise.

The Israeli military announced it has launched a new wave of strikes against military targets in western Iran, escalating tensions.

Israeli media report that missiles struck northern and central Israel, hitting areas including Haifa, Nes Ziona, Rishon Lezion, and Tel Aviv. Following the attack, the Israeli military instructed citizens that they may leave protected areas, signalling that the immediate threat from the latest Iranian strike is now considered over.