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AUTHOR:M.J. GDNUS
The conflict between Iran and Israel escalated after Israeli forces carried out extensive attacks on Iranian nuclear and military targets on Friday, killing several senior Iranian officials and scientists. Iran retaliated with rocket attacks on Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, killing civilians and causing significant material damage.
Several dozen people have been killed on both sides so far, and the conflict has raised serious concerns among the international community, including G7 leaders, who are calling for de-escalation. The United States is advising its citizens to avoid traveling to Israel due to the unpredictable security situation.
At the same time, Russia supports Iran's right to defend itself, while Turkey and Russia are calling for a diplomatic solution to the conflict. The European Union rejects Russia as an impartial mediator. The situation remains tense with the possibility of a regional escalation.
An overview of today's developments in the Israel-Iran conflict is available here, and below we are publishing new information chronologically.
19:56 Iran: We will continue to bombard Israel
Official Tehran said that it will continue to "bombard" Israel until the attacks on the Islamic Republic are stopped
"Our powerful armed forces show the world that the war criminals hiding in the shelters of Tel Aviv will not go unpunished for their actions," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on the X network on Monday.
"We will continue to bomb these cowards as long as necessary, until they stop shooting at our people," he added.
19:27 Araqchi: Trump could stop the attacks with a single call
Donald Trump could stop Israeli attacks on Iran "with a single call," says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
“A single call from Washington is enough to silence someone like [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu. That could pave the way for a return to diplomacy,” Araqchi said in a message posted on the X platform today, wondering if Donald Trump “takes diplomacy seriously and wants to stop the war.”
“Israel must stop its aggression, and unless the military attack on us is completely stopped, our reactions will continue,” the Iranian foreign minister added.
19:16 Iran condemns Israeli attack on state TV: A despicable act and a war crime
Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s attack on the Iranian state TV building today, calling it a “despicable act and a war crime.”
“The UN Security Council must act now to prevent the genocidal attacker from committing new atrocities against our people,” ministry spokesman Esmaeil Bagaei said.
19:01 Air raid sirens sounded in northern Israel after missile attack from Iran
Sirens sounded in several areas of northern Israel after the Israeli military said missile attacks from Iran were detected.
The military said this evening that it had detected Iranian missiles being fired towards the northern part of the country, prompting the activation of an air raid alert in the region.
“A short time ago, sirens sounded in several areas of northern Israel after missiles were detected being launched from Iran towards the State of Israel,” the military said in a statement. “The Israeli Air Force is currently working to intercept and, if necessary, neutralize the threat,” it added in a message posted on its Telegram channel.
Katz: Israel will attack “Iranian dictator wherever he is”
“The Iranian regime’s propaganda and incitement machinery was targeted by [the Israeli military] after the mass evacuation of the population from surrounding areas,” Israeli Defense Minister Katz said today, referring to the power centers of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“We will attack the Iranian dictator wherever he is,” the Israeli defense minister also warned.
18:10 Iranian state television resumes broadcasting
Iranian state television has resumed live broadcasting after being briefly interrupted by an Israeli attack on a building in Tehran, a broadcaster official said.
“The Zionist regime, the enemy of the Iranian people, carried out a military operation against the information system of the Islamic Republic of Iran a few minutes ago,” said Hassan Abedini, adding that “the regime did not know that the voice of the Islamic revolution (...) cannot be silenced by military action.”
18:05 Trump Refuses to Sign G7 Statement on Israel and Iran
US President Donald Trump does not intend to sign a G7 statement on Israel and Iran, CBS News reports, citing unnamed US officials.
According to CBS, the draft document provides for monitoring of Iran, calls on both sides to protect civilians and commit to peace.
18:02 Israeli attack on Iranian state television
The building of Iran's state-run radio and television (IRIB) was hit today by an Israeli attack, which interrupted the live broadcast of the program.
The attack occurred while the presenter was sharply criticizing Israel on television. According to Iranian media, which published footage of the incident, the presenter quickly left the studio.
