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CNN
36 minutes ago
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Analysis: What Israeli officials say publicly vs. privately on US involvement
Analysis: What Israeli officials say publicly vs. privately on US involvement Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reasserted President Donald Trump is 'a tremendous friend of Israel' after Iranian missiles struck Soroka Hospital. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports from Tel Aviv on what officials are saying publicly and privately. 01:32 - Source: CNN Iranian missile strikes major Israeli medical center CNN's International Diplomatic Editor, Nic Robertson, reports from Beer Sheva, Israel, where a hospital was struck during an Iranian attack. Iran said it was targeting an Israeli intelligence and command center 'near a hospital.' There have been no reported deaths from the strike. 01:04 - Source: CNN Israel's defense minister: Khamenei cannot 'continue to exist' Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cannot be allowed to 'continue to exist,' after an Israeli hospital was struck by an Iranian missile on Thursday. 00:13 - Source: CNN CNN correspondent reports on the ground in Tehran Air defense systems had been activated over Tehran overnight, according to a Telegram post from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports on the scene. 01:41 - Source: CNN CNN on the ground in Tehran CNN's Fred Pleitgen is in Iran's capital city of Tehran and is the first western journalist to enter the country since its conflict with Israel started. Hear his first impressions and what he's witnessed as he journeyed across Iran. 01:28 - Source: CNN Trump says decision on Iran will come down to the last second CNN's Kaitlan Collins asks President Trump if he has made a final decision on whether to intervene in the Israel-Iran conflict. 01:12 - Source: CNN This is how the US could get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports on how the US could get involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran while the countries continue trading strikes for a sixth day, with civilians in flashpoint areas facing waves of attacks. 02:14 - Source: CNN Trump open to assisting Israel in conflict with Iran CNN's Kaitlan Collins gives the latest reporting on the White House debating whether to intervene in the Israel-Iran conflict. 00:58 - Source: CNN Woman gives birth to triplets in underground Israeli hospital A woman gave birth to triplets Monday in Israel's Rambam hospital, one of several in the country that have moved some operations underground as Iranian strikes hit the city of Haifa this week, according to Reuters. 00:44 - Source: CNN What Iranian residents are texting to CNN as strikes hit As Israeli strikes zeroed in on Iran's capital city of Tehran, CNN's Clarissa Ward reports from Tel Aviv some of the messages she's received from residents in Iran offering a glimpse into the daily anxieties of living in a country faced with an ever-escalating conflict in the sky. 01:33 - Source: CNN Trump disputes intel chief Tulsi Gabbard on Iran President Donald Trump disputed his own director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, on how developed Iran's nuclear capabilities are and said Iran was on the verge of obtaining a nuclear weapon when Israel struck in recent days. 00:26 - Source: CNN Trump tells CNN reporter why he left G7 As President Donald Trump returns to the United States after leaving the G7 summit early, he took questions from journalists aboard Air Force One. Watch his answer to CNN's Chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins' question on why he left early. 00:44 - Source: CNN Trump slams Macron's comment on why he had to leave G7 summit early US President Donald Trump called out French President Emmanuel Macron over his counterpart's suggestion that he left the G7 summit to work on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. "He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire," Trump wrote on Truth Social. 00:35 - Source: CNN Kaitlan Collins explains why Trump left G7 summit early President Donald Trump is heading back early to Washington from the G7 summit in Canada, as the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its fifth day. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports on the escalating attacks between the two sides and Trump's warning to civilians in Tehran. 00:55 - Source: CNN Ex-Israeli Defense Minister's message to Trump Benny Gantz, Chairman of Israel's National Unity Party, and the former Minister of Defense speaks to CNN's Anderson Cooper following Israel's attack on Iran. 01:08 - Source: CNN Video shows Pakistani students returning home from Tehran Hundreds of Pakistani students who left their studies in Tehran amid daily strikes on the city by Israel, have crossed back into Pakistan, a local official told CNN. 00:28 - Source: CNN CNN team sees strike damage in Tel Aviv Residents in Tel Aviv, Israel, are reeling after another round of Iranian strikes on the city overnight. CNN's International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson visits a street in the center of the city where buildings were severely damaged and windows blown out by Iranian missiles. 01:28 - Source: CNN What we know about Iran's key nuclear site It's key to Iran's nuclear program: the Fordow plant - in a mountain lair where hundreds of centrifuges, hidden possibly 90 meters underground, enrich uranium to 60%. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh explains what we know about the key site in Israel's crosshairs. 01:00 - Source: CNN CNN asks Israeli official about plans to eliminate Iran's nuclear program Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tells CNN's Bianna Golodryga that it's up to the "free world" to eliminate Iran's nuclear program. 01:14 - Source: CNN Trump slams G7 for kicking out Russia President Donald Trump kicked off his visit to the G7 summit in Canada by criticizing nations for kicking out Russia eleven years ago. 00:36 - Source: CNN Shipping industry navigates Trump's trade war CNN's Kristie Lu Stout gets exclusive access on board a US-bound container ship in Hong Kong's port, the frontlines of China's 'export rush' chaos as the clock ticks down on a 90-day pause on US tariffs imposed on Chinese goods. 01:11 - Source: CNN Iranian state television says it was attacked by Israel The studio complex of Iran's state news channel IRINN was struck by Israel on Monday, according to the country's state news agency. A loud explosion was heard while an anchor was presenting live on air, according to a live feed. 00:19 - Source: CNN
News24
3 hours ago
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- News24
Iran-Israel war: latest developments
Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on Thursday, the seventh day of the war between the longtime enemies. Here are the latest developments: Hospital strike A hospital in southern Israel was hit as Iran fired 'dozens' of missiles, officials said, with impacts also reported in two Israeli towns close to commercial hub Tel Aviv. The Soroka Hospital in Beersheba was left in flames, and its director, Shlomi Codish, said 40 people had sustained injuries. 'Several wards were completely demolished, and there is extensive damage across the entire hospital,' he said. Iran said the main target of its missile attack was not the hospital but a nearby military and intelligence base. READ | Israel sirens sound as missiles shot from Iran, countries evacuate citizens from conflict The International Committee of the Red Cross, citing international law, stated that 'hospitals must be respected and protected.' UN rights chief Volker Turk urged restraint from both Iran and Israel, saying it is 'appalling to see how civilians are treated as collateral damage in the conduct of hostilities'. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tehran would pay a 'heavy price'. Israel threatens Khamenei Speaking in Beersheba after the hospital strike, Netanyahu said Israel was "committed to destroying... the threat of a nuclear annihilation" as well as Iran's ballistic missile capabilities. His defence minister, Israel Katz, said Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "can no longer be allowed to exist". "Khamenei openly declares that he wants Israel destroyed - he personally gives the order to fire on hospitals," Katz told reporters. Such a man can no longer be allowed to exist. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States was aware of Khamenei's location but would not kill him "for now". Iraq's top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani warned that any targeting of Iran's "supreme religious and political leadership" would have "dire consequences on the region". Trump mulls joining Trump said on Wednesday he was considering whether to join Israel's strikes and that Iran had reached out seeking negotiations on ending the conflict. 'I may do it, I may not do it,' Trump told reporters. 'I can tell you this, that Iran's got a lot of trouble, and they want to negotiate.' READ | Netanyahu warns Iran will 'pay a heavy price' for hospital strike as Trump mulls US action Iran and European diplomats said nuclear talks would be held in Geneva on Friday, bringing together top diplomats from Britain, France, Germany and the European Union, as well as Tehran's Abbas Araghchi. The Wall Street Journal reported Trump has told aides he has approved attack plans but is holding off to see if Iran will give up its nuclear programme. A key Iranian government body, the Guardian Council, warned against any US involvement in the war, threatening a 'harsh response' if 'the criminal American government and its stupid president... take action against Islamic Iran'. Tehran ally Moscow said any US military action 'would be an extremely dangerous step', while pro-Iran groups in Iraq threatened retaliatory attacks. A senior US diplomat, Tom Barrack, warned the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah against getting involved in the war, which he said in Beirut 'would be a very, very, very bad decision'. Nuclear sites, missile launchers The Israeli military said it struck an 'inactive nuclear reactor' in Arak in overnight raids on Iran that also saw the uranium enrichment facility in Natanz targeted again. It said the strike on the Arak site was carried out 'to prevent the reactor from being restored'. Netanyahu told Israeli public broadcaster Kan that Israel had destroyed 'more than half' of Iran's missile launchers since Friday. He said: I said that we're changing the face of the Middle East, and now I say we're changing the face of the world. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said more than 100 'combat and suicide' drones were launched at Israel on Thursday. Arrests Iranian police announced the arrest on Thursday of 24 people accused of spying for Israel and 'trying to disturb public opinion and to tarnish and destroy the image of the sacred system of the Islamic Republic of Iran', according to a statement carried by Tasnim news agency. Authorities in both Israel and Iran have announced arrests for espionage and other charges since the war began on Friday. Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights said at least 223 people have been arrested nationwide on charges related to collaboration with Israel, cautioning that the actual figure was likely higher.
Al Bawaba
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Iran-Israel showdown escalates after Israeli strike on Arak nuclear facility
Published June 19th, 2025 - 05:30 GMT NBC quoted Israeli intelligence admitting Iran's recent missile barrage left them with 'less time to prepare,' acknowledging Iran still holds ample missile stockpiles and capacity for prolonged attacks. ALBAWABA- Iranian air defenses confronted 'hostile targets' over northern Tehran Thursday night, amid claims from Israeli sources that the Arak nuclear facility was destroyed using specialized bunker-penetrating weapons, incinerating its underground infrastructure. Also Read Israel's Soroka hospital hit in latest Iranian missile barrage Satellite imagery and verified videos reveal significant damage to the reactor dome at Iran's Arak heavy water facility, attacked earlier this morning by the Israeli Air Force in what Tehran calls a dangerous new provocation. At least six precision-guided bombs struck the reactor's containment building, marking a serious escalation targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Iran has not confirmed the strike but accuses Israel of waging war on its peaceful nuclear program. Footage of Israeli jets bombing the unfinished nuclear reactor at Iran's Arak heavy water reactor complex this morning. At least 6 guided bombs hit the reactor containment building. — OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) June 19, 2025 Iranian officials lashed out at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), with the Deputy Foreign Minister accusing its Director General of silence and bias, calling him a tool of the U.S. and Israel. Tehran announced it will submit official evidence to the UN Security Council over the IAEA's alleged complicity. Meanwhile, NBC quoted Israeli intelligence admitting Iran's recent missile barrage left them with 'less time to prepare,' acknowledging Iran still holds ample missile stockpiles and capacity for prolonged attacks. Interception rates reportedly dropped from 90% to 65% in the last 24 hours. Iran's retaliatory strikes on Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheva have been described as the deadliest yet, hitting key Israeli military and intelligence sites, including the Tel Aviv stock exchange and Soroka military hospital. Iran's Parliament Speaker declared, 'We've proven we can strike any target in Tel Aviv or Haifa,' blaming U.S. backing for Israel's continued aggression. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Al Jazeera
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 19, 2025
Here's where things stand on Thursday, June 19: A projectile fired by Iran struck the Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, southern Israel – one of the main hospitals where Israeli troops are sent – leaving dozens injured. IRNA, the Islamic Republic News Agency, said on Telegram that the 'main target' of Thursday's missile attack 'was the large [Israeli army] Command and Intelligence [IDF C4I] headquarters and the military intelligence camp in the Gav-Yam Technology Park', and not the hospital. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tehran would pay a 'heavy price' for the strike. Prime Minister Netanyahu said on Thursday that the change or fall of the Iranian regime was not a goal but could be a result. 'The matter of changing the regime or the fall of this regime is first and foremost a matter for the Iranian people. There is no substitute for this. And that's why I didn't present it as a goal. It could be a result, but it's not a stated or formal goal that we have,' he told Israeli public broadcaster Kan.
UAE Moments
4 hours ago
- Politics
- UAE Moments
4 Filipinos Hurt in Iran's Missile Strike on Israel,
At least four Filipinos were injured in Rehovot City, Israel, following a missile attack launched by Iran over the weekend, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Sunday, June 15. The explosion struck a public park about 20 kilometers from Tel Aviv, where a group of Filipinos had gathered. It's unclear whether they were outside for leisure or had moved outdoors after hearing warnings of an incoming strike. Twelve other Filipinos were nearby but unharmed. Victims receive urgent help from Philippine Embassy A rapid response team from the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv was deployed immediately. Three victims suffered moderate to critical injuries when a missile struck their residence. One remains in critical condition. 'Our hearts go out to our kababayans affected by this attack,' said Ambassador Aileen Mendiola. 'We are doing everything possible to support them and their families during this time.' The embassy is working closely with Israeli authorities and Filipino community leaders to monitor and assist others possibly affected. Philippine Embassy Extends Assistance to Injured Filipinos Following Missile Strike Tel Aviv, 15 June 2025 — A rapid... Posted by Philippine Embassy in Israel on Sunday, June 15, 2025 Repatriation on standby as Alert Level 3 remains The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said repatriation efforts are ready if needed. While Alert Level 3—voluntary repatriation—is still in place for Israel, any escalation to Alert Level 4, which would require mandatory evacuation, needs DFA approval. Labor attachés and welfare officers are on standby. Filipinos in Israel, especially overseas workers, are advised to stay in touch with the embassy and heed safety advisories. Currently, around 20,000 Filipinos live in Israel, mostly working in caregiving, manufacturing, agriculture, and hospitality sectors. Iran contingency plans prepared No Filipinos in Iran have reported injuries or requested aid so far. However, the DFA shared that evacuation plans are already being considered, with Turkmenistan identified as a possible exit route if needed. Emergency hotlines for OFWs Filipinos in conflict zones can contact the following numbers for immediate help: Israel Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv: +972 54 4661188 MWO: +972 50 7622590 OWWA Welfare Officer: +972 50 7156937 Lebanon Philippine Embassy in Beirut: +961 70 858 086 MWO Beirut: +961 79 110 729 Jordan Philippine Embassy: +962 7 7907 7775 / +962 7 7721 9000 Filipinos in the region are urged to stay alert, follow local security instructions, and stay in contact with Philippine officials.
