Israel Iran War News LIVE updates: The exchange of missile and drone attacks between Israel and Iran entered its fourth consecutive day on Monday, with no indication of de-escalation.
Israel expanded its offensive over the weekend, targeting key sites in Iran, including the Iranian defence ministry headquarters in Tehran and locations it described as linked to Iran’s nuclear weapons program. It also claimed a strike on the world's largest gas field.
According to the Israeli military, new missiles were detected from Iran early Monday. In the last 24 hours, Iran launched multiple waves of drones and ballistic missiles.
Iran’s government reported 224 people killed since Friday, most of them civilians. Israel’s emergency services reported 14 Israeli deaths and around 400 injuries due to Iranian strikes.
In related developments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during an interview with Fox News, claimed that Iran’s Islamic regime had planned to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump. Separately, a senior U.S. official told CNN that Trump had vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after Israeli officials presented an opportunity.
Iran has reportedly told mediators from Qatar and Oman that it is not open to ceasefire negotiations while Israeli strikes continue.
Israel-Iran Tensions LIVE: At least eight people were killed and several homes were destroyed as Iranian missiles struck Israel’s Tel Aviv and the northern port city of Haifa early Monday. The attack marked a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
In response, Israeli Defence Minister issued a stern warning, saying “Tehran residents will pay the price, and soon,” signalling further military retaliation.
The missile exchange continued into the fourth day of war, even as global leaders gathered at the G7 summit in Canada. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he still hopes for a diplomatic solution, but acknowledged no signs of de-escalation so far.
The situation remains tense, with fears rising of a broader regional conflict if hostilities persist.
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Israel-Iran Attack LIVE: In a new statement, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that it has disrupted Israel’s command and control systems, forcing parts of the Israeli defence system to engage against itself.
The IRGC warned that “more crushing and effective operations” will continue, targeting vital Israeli infrastructure, until what it called the “complete destruction of the Zionist regime.”
The statement comes amid ongoing missile exchanges between the two nations, with tensions showing no signs of easing.
Israel-Iran Attack LIVE: Iran has told Qatar and Oman that it will not negotiate a ceasefire while Israeli strikes continue, a source told Reuters. Despite mounting international pressure, Tehran has made it clear that dialogue is off the table as long as Israeli attacks persist.
Israel-Iran Attack LIVE: According to a CNN report, US President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A senior US official said Israeli forces had an opportunity to strike, but Trump refused to authorize it.
Israel-Iran Attack LIVE: Amid rising regional tensions, the US Embassy in Baghdad has warned American citizens against traveling to Iraq, citing increased risks of terror attacks on US-linked sites and individuals. A security alert has been issued for US citizens currently in the country.
Israel-Iran Attack LIVE: US President Donald Trump stated that America will continue to stand by Israel amid ongoing conflict with Iran. He reaffirmed US support in Israel’s right to defend itself against repeated Iranian missile attacks.
Israel-Iran Attack LIVE: The Iranian government reported that 224 people have been killed in Israeli strikes over the past three days, with most victims said to be civilians. The strikes have intensified across Tehran and other regions since Friday.
Israel-Iran Attack LIVE: Iran has informed Qatar and Oman that it will not resume talks over the nuclear deal while under military attack by Israel, Reuters reported. The ongoing conflict has put all regional diplomatic efforts on hold.