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Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: On conflict day 8, Israel strikes HQ of Iran's key nuclear project site, says military; IEAE confirms damages to Khondab reactor
Iran-Israel War Live News Updates: The Israeli military on Friday said that they attacked multiple facilities in Iran in overnight strikes, including the headquarters of a key nuclear weapons development site. In a statement, the Israeli military said that their targets for overnight strikes included the headquarters of SPND for research and development of nuclear weapons project. The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed damages to building at the Khondab Heavy Water Production Plant including its distillation unit, a day after stating that no damages were 'initially visible' Casualty count: In fresh strikes, Iranian missiles targeted a hospital and residential structures in Tel Aviv, wounding over 200 people on Thursday night. According to AP, Israel's air campaign has targeted several nuclear and military sites, killing senior generals and nuclear scientists. A Washington-based Iranian human rights group reported that at least 639 people have been killed in Iran, including 263 civilians, and over 1,300 injured. In retaliation, Iran has launched around 400 missiles and hundreds of drones, killing at least 24 people in Israel and wounding hundreds. Trump's 2-week deadline: After his ominous statement regarding launching strikes against Iran, US President Donald Trump said that he will decide in two weeks whether the US military will directly get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict or not, given the 'substantial chance' for renewed negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program. Earlier, Trump left the G7 summit in Canada a day early as the conflict between the two Middle Eastern countries deepened, but said that his hasty exit from the summit had nothing to do with negotiating a ceasefire between the nations. Live Updates 13:36 (IST) 20 Jun 2025 Israel News LIVE Updates: What we know about Israel's secretive nuclear weapons program Though Israel has never officially confirmed possessing nuclear weapons, experts widely regard it as the Middle East's worst kept secret, reported CNN. 'Israel is unique among nuclear-armed states as it neither confirms nor denies its nuclear capability,' notes the International Institute for Strategic Studies. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Israel is one of nine nuclear-armed nations, alongside the US, Russia, China, the UK, France, India, Pakistan, and North Korea. Israel hasn't signed the 1970 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and opposes the creation of a WMD-free zone in the Middle East. However, it has ratified the 1963 Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, which bans nuclear tests in the atmosphere and oceans. (With inputs from CNN) 13:18 (IST) 20 Jun 2025 Israel News LIVE Updates: Iran's Red Crescent says five hospitals damaged in Israeli strikes Five hospitals in Iran have been damaged amid Israeli airstrikes, according to Pirhossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society. In an interview with state-affiliated IRNA on Friday, Kolivand said the facilities were not directly targeted but suffered damage from nearby blasts — shattering glass and causing breathing issues for patients due to smoke. He added that the incidents would be reported to international prosecutors. Under international humanitarian law, attacks affecting medical facilities are considered violations. (With inputs from CNN) 12:51 (IST) 20 Jun 2025 Iran Israel News LIVE Updates: US, UK hold talks on Iran-Israel conflict US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Minister David Lammy met in Washington on Thursday to discuss diplomatic efforts to contain the growing crisis. The meeting comes ahead of planned talks between Iran and European powers aimed at reviving nuclear diplomacy and preventing wider escalation. Rubio and Lammy reaffirmed their shared position that Iran must "never develop or acquire a nuclear weapon,' according to a statement from the US State Department. The UK Foreign Office also confirmed that Lammy will meet on Friday in Geneva with the European Union's top diplomat and foreign ministers from France and Germany. The goal is to engage directly with Iran's foreign minister to de-escalate the situation. (With inputs from Reuters) 12:31 (IST) 20 Jun 2025 Iran Israel News LIVE Updates: IAEA says key buildings damaged at Iran's Khondab site The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has information that key buildings at Iran's Khondab heavy water research site were damaged in Israeli strikes, including the distillation unit, it said in an X post on Friday. The information was an update on an assessment from Thursday, in which the IAEA said the reactor has been hit but there were no radiological effects. (Reuters) 12:26 (IST) 20 Jun 2025 Iran Israel News LIVE Updates: Countries evacuating citizens from Iran and Israel Countries around the world are taking measures to evacuate their citizens from Israel and Iran as the two nations enter the seventh day of their air war and airspace in the region remains closed. A week of Israeli air and missile strikes against its major rival has wiped out the top echelon of Iran's military command, damaged its nuclear capabilities and killed hundreds of people, while Iranian retaliatory strikes have killed at least two dozen civilians in Israel. Here are some of the countries whose citizens have left. Australia Austria Bulgaria China Czech Republic France Germany Greece India Italy Japan New Zealand Poland Portugal Serbia Sierra Leone Slovakia South Korea Taiwan United States Vietnam (Reuters) 12:21 (IST) 20 Jun 2025 Iran Israel News LIVE Updates: Iranian not prepared for talks while Israeli attacks continue, says Foreign Ministry Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi tells State TV, "Iran not prepared for talks with anyone while Israeli attacks continues." (Reuters) 12:17 (IST) 20 Jun 2025 Iran Israel News LIVE Updates: Israeli defence minister warns Hezbollah against joining conflict with Iran Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Lebanon's Hezbollah to exercise caution on Friday, saying Israel's patience with "terrorists" who threaten it had worn thin. The head of Iran-backed Hezbollah, Naim Qassem, said on Thursday that the Lebanese group would act as it saw fit in the face of what he called "brutal Israeli-American aggression" against Iran. In other statements, the group has made no explicit pledge to join the fighting and a Hezbollah official told Reuters last week that the group did not intend to initiate attacks against Israel.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Full Briefing: Trump's Biggest Shock To Netanyahu, Praises Iran, Hamas Talks Amid New Israel Gaza Op
Trump | Trump News | Donald Trump | Trump On Iran Israel War | Iran Nuclear Deal | US Iran Nuclear Deal | Gaza News | Israel News | Iran News Days after US held 5th round of indirect talks with Iran, President Donald Trump commented on the negotiations held in Rome. Speaking to reporters in New Jersey, Trump praised the ongoing talks and hinted at some big news on the possible nuclear deal with Tehran. The President also discussed the topic of Gaza and what the US is doing to solve the war situation in the besieged enclave. Watch his full remarks here.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Jerusalem wildfires: One arrested on suspicion of arson; Hamas makes shocking remark
Jerusalem Wildfires | Jerusalem Wildfires News | IDF ON Jerusalem Wildfires | Israel Wildfire | Wildfires in Jerusalem | Israel News | IDF | Wildfire | Wildfire News The Jerusalem Wildfires, that began on April 30, continued to rage on, with hundreds of firefighters being deployed to combat the blaze. The IDF sent top aircraft to help extinguish the fires. Meanwhile, thousands of residents left their homes, driving through the fire to safety as the cause behind the blaze remained a mystery. At least one person was arrested by Israeli police. Watch the video for details.
