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IAEA warns Israel-Iran war threatens nuclear facilities, diplomacy

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has warned that escalating hostilities between Tel Aviv and Tehran, now in a fourth day, pose grave dangers to diplomacy and nuclear safety, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint.

US aerial tankers headed to Middle East amid Iran-Israel conflict

The US has reportedly deployed more than 30 aerial refueling tankers across the Atlantic toward the Middle East, Military Watch Magazine reported on Monday. The outlet has described the buildup as “unprecedented,” claiming it could suggest broader Washington involvement in the ongoing war between Tel Aviv and Tehran.

Trump says believes Iran would “like to talk, but they should’ve done that before” war with Israel

US President Donald Trump told reporters at the G7 summit in Canada on Monday that he believes Iran wants to de-escalate its conflict with Israel, noting that Tehran was “not winning this war".

US Navy strike group heading toward Middle East “without delay”: Official

The USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is moving to the Middle East “without delay” amid the growing conflict between Tel Aviv and Tehran, a US official told CNN.

American senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Tehran

A prominent Democratic senator has introduced a bill requiring United States President Donald Trump to first seek authorisation from Congress before ordering military attacks against Iran.

US will not sign joint G7 statement calling for de-escalation between Israel and Iran

US President Donald Trump does not intend to sign a joint statement calling for de-escalation between Tel Aviv and Tehran drafted by G7 leaders in Canada, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Iran says two more Mossad operatives captured

Over 200 kilograms of explosives, and equipment for 23 drones, launchers, as well as other equipment were seized from two Mossad operatives, according to an Iranian Police spokesperson.

Spokesman says Iran attacked with US weapons

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei has highlighted the US’ complicity with the Israeli regime in attacking Iran, saying the Zionist regime has taken the act of aggression using American arms.

Iran has fired 370 ballistic missiles since Friday: Israel

Iran has fired 370 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel over four days of conflict, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced in a statement.

Iran executes Mossad spy

Iranian authorities executed Esmaeil Fekri on Monday morning following his conviction on charges of espionage and collaboration with Israel’s Mossad spy agency, according to official reports.

Iran says dismantled Mossad drone workshop near Tehran

Tehran announced that the Iranian authorities raided a three-story residence on the outskirts of the capital, uncovering a covert Mossad-operated facility for assembling drones and explosives.

Iran’s parliament approves Madanizadeh as new economy minister

Iran’s Parliament has approved Seyed Ali Madanizadeh as the country’s new Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, making him the second person to hold the position in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration.

Iran warn residents of occupied territories to evacuate area

Following Iran’s missile attacks on Israel, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran warned residents of the occupied Palestinian territories to leave the area, stating that it will no longer be habitable in the future.

Israeli attacks on Iran kill at least 224: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed that at least 224 people have been killed since Israel began launching attacks on the country.

Israeli violation of Iraqi airspace reflects disregard for international law: Iran’s president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the violation of Iraqi airspace by Israel to conduct airstrikes on Iran, describing it as a clear indication of the regime’s criminal behavior and lack of respect for international law.

Iran says arrested Mossad team members

Iranian security forces announced they detained two terrorist elements of Israel’s Mossad spy agency in northwestern Iran.

Israeli attacks killed civilians, mostly women and children: Iran’s health minister

Iranian Health Minister Mohammadreza Zafarghandi has stated that the majority of the victims of Israeli attacks on Iran in recent days are civilians, including a significant number of women and children.

Tehran slams German, French hypocrisy in wake of Israeli attack against Iran

Tehran has hit out at Berlin and Paris for supporting Israel’s blatant onslaught against Iran and distorting facts about the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear activities.

Israel asked US to join it in striking Iran: Axios

Tel Aviv has asked the White House to take part in its military campaign against Iran in order to eliminate Tehran’s nuclear program, according to two Israeli officials cited by Axios.

Iran blames Israel, US for escalation, warns against expanding conflict in Persian Gulf

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in a meeting with foreign ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in Tehran, condemned Israel’s recent military aggression against Iran, warning of serious regional consequences and accusing the US of complicity.

President Pezeshkian: Israel’s nature linked to crime, massacre

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the Israeli regime’s nature is linked with committing crimes and massacres, adding that the Zionist regime’s onslaught against Iran is indicative of the need for Islamic countries to strengthen defense capabilities.

US had “nothing to do with attack on Iran”: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated the United States “had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight” in a post to his social media platform Truth Social Sunday morning, issuing a warning to Tehran not to bring Washington into the conflict.

UK, France, Germany offer to negotiate on Iran’s nuclear programme

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, currently visiting the Middle East, has stated he’s working to help reduce tensions in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

Iran not to yield to illogical demands: President Pezeshkian to Macron

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that Tehran has never sought conflict, yet it will not hesitate to defend itself against threats.

IRGC says struck Israeli warplane fuel production and energy supply sites with missiles, drones

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced it has struck the Israeli regime’s fighter jet fuel production facilities and energy supply lines with a massive barrage of missiles and drones.