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Iran’s UN mission says US ‘complicit’ in Israeli attack

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has stressed that the United States has enabled Israel to carry out airstrikes against the country by allowing Israeli military aircraft to use Iraqi airspace to launch missiles at Iranian military and radar sites.

Iran parliament speaker vows decisive response to Israeli aggression

The speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that Iran will decisively respond to Israel's aggression against Iranian military sites, in accordance with the United Nations Charter.

Harris calls for Iran-Israel ‘de-escalation’

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who hopes to succeed President Joe Biden by winning the November US presidential election, stated it’s “the strong perspective of the United States that there must be de-escalation” between Israel and Iran.

President Pezeshkian condoles deaths of 4 Iranian soldiers killed in Israeli attacks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian offered his condolences to the families of soldiers killed in Israeli attacks, saying they sacrificed their lives to defend their homeland. He added that Tehran would retaliate fearlessly and wisely against any act of folly targeting their country.

Iran calls for urgent UN Security Council meeting following Israeli aggression

Iran has requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to address the Israeli attacks on Iranian military sites on Saturday to ensure Israel is held accountable.

Hezbollah orders ‘immediate’ evacuation of several settlements in northern Israel

Hezbollah has issued orders for the immediate evacuation of 25 settlements in northern Israel, warning residents that these areas are now “legitimate military targets".

Death toll from Israeli raids on Iran rises to four

The death toll from the overnight Israeli strikes against some military positions in a few Iranian provinces has risen to four.

UN chief ‘deeply alarmed’ after Israeli strikes on Iran

The United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, is “deeply alarmed” by the escalation in the Middle East following raids overnight by the Israel Defense Forces on Iran, according to a statement from his spokesperson on Saturday.

Biden reacts to Israeli attacks on Iran

US President Joe Biden expressed hope Saturday that the Israeli air raids on Iran marks the end of a period of escalation in West Asia.

Iranian Armed Forces: Israeli attacks caused minimal damage to some radar systems 

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran says some radar systems of the country were slightly damaged in Israel's air raids on Iran's military centers.

Iranian FM: Iran will defend every inch of its soil, territorial integrity 

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said the Islamic Republic of Iran knows no limits when it comes to the defense of the interests and territorial integrity of the country as well as the defense of the Iranian people.

EU calls for maximum restraint from all parties after Israel’s strikes on Iran

The European Union called for “utmost restraint” after Israel attacked several positions inside Iran, warning both Tehran and Tel Aviv against “uncontrollable escalation”.

Russia expresses concerns over ‘explosive escalation’ after Israeli raid on Iran

Moscow voiced concerns about an “explosive escalation” in hostilities between Israel and Iran, after Tel Aviv carried out airstrikes on some military targets in Iran.

Imam Khomeini Airport CEO denies damage to air defense by Israeli attacks  

The CEO of Imam Khomeini Airport of Tehran denies claims that the Israeli regime attack in the early hours of Saturday caused damage to the airport’s air defense system.

Analyst: Iran’s potential response to Israel strikes will have far-reaching implication

In the wake of Israel's recent military strikes on Iranian military bases in Tehran, Ilam, and Khuzestan provinces, political analyst Ahmad Zeidabadi has highlighted the complex implications of Iran's potential responses.

Israeli strike on Iran draws international condemnation

The Israeli strikes on military bases in three Iranian provinces overnight on Saturday have drawn condemnations from many countries.

Ten Iranian border guards killed in terror attack in Sistan and Baluchestan

Ten Iranian border guards were killed in a terrorist attack in the city of Taftan in the Southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan on Saturday.

Iran says entitled to defend itself following Israeli deadly attacks

The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel’s attacks on some military centers in Iran, calling the hostile action a clear violation of international law, and stressing that Tehran is entitled and obligated to defend itself.

Iranian Army: Two personnel killed in Israeli attacks on Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran's Army announced in a statement on Saturday that two of its staff were killed in Israel’s strikes on military sites in the country.

ICC replaces judge in Netanyahu arrest case on health grounds

The International Criminal Court (ICC) says it has replaced one of the judges deciding on a prosecution request for an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza war, a move that could lead to further delays in the case.

US, UK urge end to Israel, Iran retaliatory attacks

The United States and the United Kingdom have called for an end to retaliatory strikes between Tehran and Tel Aviv after Israel attacked several positions in three Iranian provinces.

Russia provided Yemen’s Houthis with satellite data to attack ships in Red Sea: Report

Yemen's Houthis have been using Russian satellite data to attack vessels in the Red Sea with drones and missiles, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing what it called a person familiar with the matter and two unnamed European defense officials.

Flights return to normal in Iran after brief suspension over Israeli raids

Flights returned to normal across Iran on Saturday morning, according to the country’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO). Tehran temporarily halted all flights in the aftermath of Israeli strikes targeting three Iranian provinces.

Patients, staff trapped in Gaza’s hospital amid Israeli siege

At least 600 patients along with their companions, and staff members, are trapped at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military besieges the medical facility, the Palestinian health ministry in the enclave has announced.

Israel says 10 soldiers killed in Lebanon over 2 days

Ten Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon between Thursday and Friday, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) data.