Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump Assures Iran That Israel Will Halt Attacks If Tehran Stops Missile Strikes

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israeli military strikes on Iran on Monday have wounded at least 15 people, according to a statement from the National Emergency Medical Organization published by Iran's official news agency. Officials confirmed that no fatalities have been reported so far. The statement did not clarify whether the injured were civilians or military personnel, but noted that 14 of the casualties occurred in Mahshahr, located in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, while one individual was wounded in Tehran.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed deep concern over the sudden surge in violence across the Middle East, strongly urging all involved parties to exercise maximum restraint. In a statement posted on X, Sharif warned that the dangerous escalation serves as a "stark reminder of the dangers associated with a tenuous ceasefire and the unbearable consequences it may lead to." He emphasized that diplomacy and dialogue must take priority over any further military escalation to prevent a wider catastrophe.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: A regional official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, revealed that the United States has informed Iran that Israel will halt its military operations if Tehran stops its missile strikes. According to the source, Israel has agreed to a temporary cessation of attacks for the time being. Both the White House and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the diplomatic assurance.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least five people on Monday, including a child, according to local hospital officials. Medical staff at Nasser Hospital reported that an early morning strike in the southern city of Khan Younis left two people dead, while a separate bombardment killed three people in the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran's Army Chief, Major General Amir Hatami, declared that the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran stands in full readiness, backed by the support of the Iranian people. In a sharp warning, Hatami asserted that the United States bears direct responsibility for the ongoing aggression carried out by the Israeli regime.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE:  The Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company announced on Monday that all flights across the country's airports have been cancelled until further notice amid escalating regional security concerns. Aviation authorities have strongly advised passengers not to travel to any airports until official statements confirm that normal flight operations have resumed. 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE:  The Israeli military announced that three projectiles were fired at Israeli soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. According to the army, air defense systems successfully intercepted two of the projectiles, while the third landed near the troops without causing any injuries. The launches triggered air raid sirens across several communities in northern Israel.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: According to Israeli media reports, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone a short while ago. The high-level discussion comes immediately in the wake of renewed, direct military exchanges and trade of fire between Israel and Iran. 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority announced that the country’s airspace has officially reopened. The decision follows an earlier order for a 72-hour closure, which was implemented as a safety precaution in response to the renewed exchange of direct military fire between Israel and Iran.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The European Union’s foreign policy chief announced on Monday that the 27-member bloc has approved sanctions targeting Iranian individuals and entities involved in disrupting maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Following a meeting with EU defense ministers, Kaja Kallas emphasized that this marks the first time the EU has applied its new freedom of navigation sanctions framework, adding that the bloc will apply them again where necessary. Kallas stated that the ministers were clear that Iran’s actions blocking the critical shipping route are completely unacceptable. 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The European Union’s foreign policy chief announced on Monday that the 27-member bloc has approved sanctions targeting Iranian individuals and entities involved in disrupting maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Following a meeting with EU defense ministers, Kaja Kallas emphasized that this marks the first time the EU has applied its new freedom of navigation sanctions framework, adding that the bloc will apply them again where necessary. Kallas stated that the ministers were clear that Iran’s actions blocking the critical shipping route are completely unacceptable. 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it is deeply concerned over the renewed exchange of attacks between Iran and Israel, warning that a resumption of hostilities serves no party's interest. Beijing urged all sides to recommit to the ceasefire and continue the ongoing negotiation process, emphasizing that a full and lasting truce is badly needed to restore peace and stability to both the Gulf region and the wider Middle East. 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE:  Donald J. Trump announced online that both Israel and Iran are actively looking to implement an immediate ceasefire, noting that final negotiations on "Peace" are currently proceeding. He stated that the ongoing military blockade will remain in place and in full force until a final deal is officially reached. Trump added that the process should move quickly, provided that ignorance or stupidity do not get in the way.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran's acting Defense Minister, Gen. Majid Ebn al-Ridha, declared that the nation will not back down from defending its security until the "Zionist regime" is punished for its aggression. He asserted that the regime is closer to collapse than ever and emphasized that all of Iran's defense capabilities stand firmly behind its armed forces. 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Air Force, acting on precise Military Intelligence guidance, launched morning strikes against several facilities at the petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, southwestern Iran. According to the IDF, the targeted infrastructure was utilized by forces subordinate to the Iranian regime to produce and export critical raw materials and unique components essential for developing ballistic missiles. This mission follows previous targeted actions against the same complex under the broader framework of Operation "Roaring Lion."

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Following reports of an incident, the Shipping Ministry confirmed that the Marivex—an empty oil tanker flying the Madagascar flag—was safely outside the Strait of Hormuz. Officials verified that the vessel is not carrying any cargo, and the all-Indian crew onboard is currently the focus of ongoing rescue and coordination efforts.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: U.S. President Donald Trump called for an immediate halt to hostilities following a direct exchange of fire between the two nations, writing online in his first comments since the flare-up: "Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting.'" 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) Secretary stated that despite claims regarding an attack by the US Navy, it remains unclear who exactly targeted the vessel ‘Marivex’. The Secretary emphasized that current operations are entirely focused on rescue efforts. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Oman is actively in touch with the crew members onboard the ship.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The IDF confirmed it has carried out two waves of strikes inside Iran following a barrage of at least 20 ballistic missiles launched from Iran since last night, all of which were either intercepted or hit open areas. This morning, Houthi forces in Yemen fired an additional two ballistic missiles at Israel; one was intercepted, while the second failed to reach Israeli territory. The IDF emphasized that all strikes inside Iran so far were conducted by Israel alone, though the U.S. assisted in intercepting some of the incoming Iranian missiles. Moving forward, the IDF stated it is prepared for at least several more days of fighting and remains ready for a potentially lengthy conflict.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: An vessel off the coast of Oman with 24 Indians aboard has been attacked, is sinking after a hole was blown in its engine room, and is seeking urgent support.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: A massive blast has shaken Tehran's Foreign Ministry building amid reports of explosions in the Iranian capital, according to Tasnim News Agency.
 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iranian air defences shot down a drone over the capital, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported. It added that the drone was destroyed in the skies above Tehran.

Earlier, Iranian media reported the sound of explosions in the city.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Remnants of a missile fired towards Israel on Monday morning fell in an unpopulated area of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, near the town of Jericho.

Israeli settlers were seen taking photographs and operating a drone by the missile, which was partially buried in the ground.

(With Inputs from Reuters)

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Damascus International Airport will remain closed until 11 p.m. (2200 GMT) Monday.

Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation closed the country’s southern airspace, which includes Damascus. The measure is related to the latest exchange of fire between Iran and Israel, it said.
 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Air defense systems opened fire around Tehran and several other Iranian cities just before noon, as some sources claim attacks are still ongoing.

(With AP inputs) 
 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had responded to what they described as an American-Israeli attack on the Mahshahr petrochemical plant by launching a missile strike on a similar plant in Haifa, a port city in northern Israel.

The Guards warned that further attacks on non-military and energy targets in the region could have consequences for the global economy, for which the United States would be responsible.

The Guards said Israel had started a "dangerous game" by targeting oil industry and civilian sites in Iran. 
 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: No casualties were reported after two Israeli strikes targeted the Karun petrochemical plant in Mahshahr, Iran as per Iran news agency.

While the extent of damage is still being assessed, local authorities have ordered a 30% reduction in office staff capacity across the city, though emergency services and utility relief centers are exempt. 
 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a full-scale regional war, while Yemen’s Houthi rebels also fired at Israel and warned they would target Israel-affiliated ships in the Red Sea, further escalating tension.
 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: An Iranian official warned Monday that the United States is “responsible for the consequences of any escalation” in the Middle East caused by Israel, as reported by AP.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei made the comment in a briefing with journalists on Monday in Tehran.

“No one believes that the Israeli regime would take any action without coordination with the United States,” Baghaei said. “The United States bears responsibility for the Israeli regime’s aggression, and it will also be responsible for the consequences of any escalation in tensions.”

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Oil prices jumped more than $4 on Monday, with investors spooked by the fresh Israeli strikes ‌on Iran as well as Sunday's attacks on Lebanon.

Brent crude futures rose $4.42 or 4.47% to $97.15 a barrel as of 0609 GMT, while U.S. crude futures were up $4.07 or 4.50% at $94.61 per barrel.

Hopes are now eroding for an imminent end to the wider war and a restart to crude flows through the ​Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas used to transit.

Oil prices have climbed just under 60% since the start of the war in ​late February but remain below highs marked in March when Brent reached nearly $120 per barrel.

(With inputs from Reuters)

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Amid a sharp and rapid deterioration of the security situation in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a fresh, high-priority travel advisory on Monday, urging all Indian citizens to completely avoid travelling to Iran and advising those currently within the country to leave immediately.

The emergency communication comes on the heels of major military escalations over the last 24 hours, which have seen multi-city kinetic engagements, airstrikes on strategic installations, and heavy projectile salvos across the region.

"In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian nationals to avoid any travel to Iran. Indian Nationals presently in Iran are also advised to exit the country by available means of transport," the Indian Embassy in Tehran said on Monday. 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israel’s rescue services said there were not any known injuries from the latest round of missiles from Iran.

Rescue services are searching a number of sites for possible fragments from interceptions.

(Inputs from AP)
 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Yemen’s Houthi Forces have announced a full naval blockade on Israel in the Red Sea and launched a missile salvo targeting sensitive sites in occupied Jaffa (Tel Aviv area).

 In an official statement, the Yemeni Armed Forces declared that all Israeli maritime activity in the Red Sea is now a legitimate military target. The move comes in direct response to ongoing US-Israeli aggression against Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, and Yemen.

This major escalation occurs amid the intensifying Israel-Iran War, further threatening global shipping routes through the Red Sea.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed mediation efforts between Iran and the United States in a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday, Qatar News Agency reported. 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: All flights at Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports have been cancelled until further notice, according to a spokesperson for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran's Mahshar special petrochemical economic zone is being evacuated, according to Iranian state media.

The evacuation came after the Israeli military confirmed striking several targets at the Mahshahr petrochemical complex.

(With Reuters Input)

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran has claimed the attacks, saying their missiles targeted two military bases in Israel.

The paramilitary Revolutionary Guard described the attack as being part of Operation Nasr, or "Victory". The Guard said it launched the missile fire after Israel targeted radar sites in three areas of Iran, without elaborating.

(With AP inputs)
 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The IRGC announced that it targeted Israel's Nevatim and Tel Nof airbases in response to Israeli missile aggression against several radar sites, and stated that all its combat and operational units are in full readiness to carry out a widespread, lesson-giving operation on all fronts, according to FARS.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, confirmed Iranian missiles targeted Israel on Sunday.

He reported hearing "loud booms overhead" and said he was in shelter, in a separate X post. He also said in a social media post that "Mothership of Satan is in Tehran."

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Israeli military says it struck a petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, in southwestern Iran.

Earlier, Iran’s semi-official Fars and Mehr news agencies said Israeli strikes hit a petrochemical factory in the city of Mahshahr in Khuzestan province. It did not elaborate on the damage done.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Monday marked the 100th day of the Iran war, launched Feb. 28 when Israel and the United States killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian leaders. 

Here’s a timeline of key events.

Feb. 28
The United States and Israel attack Iran. War begins.

March 2
Hezbollah enters the war by firing rockets at Israel. Israel retaliates.

April 7
A fragile ceasefire in the Iran war is announced, with talks to continue. Israel is not included in them.

April 8
Israel bombards Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, killing over 300 people in a 10-minute attack.

April 14
Lebanon and Israel hold their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington.

April 17
A fragile ceasefire is announced between Israel and Lebanon, but Hezbollah plays no part. Fighting soon resumes from both sides.

May 31
Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon makes its deepest incursion in over a quarter-century.

June 1
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatens to strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks don’t stop. U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agree to calm the fighting.

June 2
Israeli drone strikes in Lebanon kill 11 people.

June 3
Israel and Lebanon say they agree to renew the fragile ceasefire and create security zones that exclude Hezbollah.

June 4
Hezbollah’s leader rejects the ceasefire agreement and demands that Israel withdraw from Lebanon.

June 5
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says “there will be no calm in the region ” if Israel doesn’t withdraw.

June 6
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill three members of the Lebanese military.

June 7
Hezbollah again fires at Israel. Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs. Iran fires at Israel.

June 8
Israel launches airstrikes in the early morning targeting central and western Iran in response to Iranian missile fire. Iranian state television reports the sound of explosions being heard in Isfahan, Tabriz and Tehran, without elaborating.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israel's military now says it has identified more missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.

It says its defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran's embassy in Saudi Arabia posted a video mocking Israel's claim of intercepting all missiles, showing missiles reportedly hitting a building.

In a post on X, you said that all the missiles were intercepted,' they wrote. 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israel’s military updated its guidelines for civilians on Sunday evening, limiting large gatherings and canceling school across the country.

It is the first time school has been cancelled across Israel since the earlier round of fighting with Iran in April, though schools in Israel’s northern border had been closed for much longer due to the threat of Hezbollah fire. 
 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Oil prices were up more 3% on Monday, June 8, after Israel on Sunday launched renewed strikes on Lebanon despite a truce between the two countries.

The US crude futures were up $2.10, or 2.32%, at $92.64 per barrel as of 0013 GMT, while Brent crude futures rose $2.33, or 2.5%, to $95.42 a barrel.

That erased most of the losses from Friday, when prices had fallen on mounting hopes of a de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict, which started with US and Israel strikes on Iran in February.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israel's military says it has identified a missile launch from Yemen toward Israeli territory and that air defence systems were operating to intercept the threat.

No immediate details were available on the missile's trajectory or the outcome of interception efforts.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Citing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), state media reported that the sounds of explosions have been reported in the Iranian cities of Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan. The IRGC further alleged that the Israeli military reportedly used "air-launched ballistic missiles" in the attack.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Saudi Arabia sounded missile alert sirens Monday morning in an area home to an air base that hosts U.S. forces. 

Local media reported the alert around its Al Kharj governorate, home to Prince Sultan Air Base, without elaborating.

The alert came after Israel launched strikes targeting Iran. 

(With AP Inputs)

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran closes airspace around its main airfield after Israel targets central and western regions of the country in response to missile fire. 
 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Despite Trump's warning, Israel conducted ​strikes early ‌on Monday against ​military ​targets in western ⁠and ​central ​Iran, hours after Iran ​fired ​a salvo of ‌missiles ⁠at Israeli targets in ​retaliation ​for ⁠an attack ​on ​Beirut's ⁠southern suburbs.

In a post on X, the IDF stated, 'The Israeli Air Force struck military targets belonging to the Iranian terror regime in western and central Iran a short while ago.' 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have "no choice" but to accept any “deal the United States negotiates with Iran.”

In a telephone interview with the Financial Times, Trump said, "He won't have any choice. I call the shots. I call all the shots. He [Netanyahu] doesn't call the shots."

He further added that Iran's strikes had not changed his desire to conclude US-Iran negotiations. "It's not going to have any impact on the deal," Trump said.

Trump's remarks came shortly after Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel, marking the most serious violation of the ceasefire agreed upon in early April.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran launched missiles at Israel on Monday, marking the first Iranian missile attack since the April 8 ceasefire, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated.

"Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. The IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," IDF said in a statement.