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ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Iran strikes Tel Aviv in retaliatory response
Tel Aviv has been hit by Iranian missiles late on June 13, following Israeli strikes on Iran throughout the day.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Iran’s Supreme Leader vows decisive military response to Israeli airstrikes
In a televised address on June 14, Khamenei declaredو “The armed forces will act with full strength. The vile Zionist regime will be left helpless and will not escape unscathed. The Iranian nation can be assured there will be no leniency.”
CAIRO BLOG: Egyptians condemn Israeli attack on Iran, fear of wider war
The mood on the streets of Cairo, Egypt, has been one of unease and growing anxiety following Israel's unprecedented attack on Iranian residential units.
Saudi and British foreign ministers hold talks amid regional escalation
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London on June 13 to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments as Israeli strikes Iran.
Airlines scrap week’s worth of Turkey flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan as Israel keeps up its bombing of Iranians
To avoid danger zone, aircraft diverted to airports in locations including Istanbul, Baku and Cyprus.
Israeli embassies worldwide suspend operations
Israeli diplomatic missions globally have suspended operations amid the ongoing Israeli military operation against Iran which has killed nearly 80 people.
Israel’s Iran missiles hit Borsa Istanbul
Turkey's stock exchange leads global losses, even exceeding those seen in Tehran and Tel Aviv. Ankara, meanwhile, keeps nervous eye on oil price.
Iranian President Pezeshkian vows to make Israel regret ‘foolish action’
Iranian President strikes out at Israel for airstrikes against Iran on June 13.
Trump warns Iran to "make a deal" following Israeli strikes
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he gave Iran "chance after chance to make a deal" but they "just couldn't get it done," warning of escalating military action if Tehran refuses negotiations.
Israel launches secondary strikes targeting Tabriz, Kermanshah and Shiraz
Israel has launched a second wave of airstrikes targeting Iranian cities, with reports confirming explosions in Shiraz and Tabriz on June 13 targeting military installations.
Iran's parliament speaker vows retaliation following Israeli strikes on senior commanders
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran's Parliament, has vowed revenge against Israel following strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities
Airlines clear Middle East airspace following Israeli strikes on Iran
Commercial aircraft evacuated from airspace above Israel, Iran, Iraq and Jordan on June 13 after Israeli forces launched attacks targeting Iranian facilities.
Iran launches over 100 drones at Israel following strikes on nuclear facilities
The drone attacks came in response to what Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed was a "pre-emptive strike" conducted by Israeli forces against Iranian targets.
Suzuki holds firm in Hungary despite revenue drop, remains market leader
Net sales revenue of the local unit of Japanese carmaker Suzuki fell 21% to €2.25bn in 2024, with domestic revenue reaching €0.3bn, the company announced on June 12.
Israel kills senior IRGC commanders in Tehran strike, Iran vows ‘harsh response’
Israel launched an extensive aerial attack on Iran in the early hours of June 13, striking multiple locations across Tehran and other key cities, in what it described as a pre-emptive operation against military and nuclear infrastructure.
Hungarian pro-government security analyst allegedly linked to Russian intelligence
Georg Spottle, a German-Hungarian security policy commentator frequently featured in Hungarian pro-government media, has reportedly maintained contact with Russian intelligence operatives.
Israeli strike kills IRGC commander-in-chief, hits multiple Iranian cities
Residents across Tehran reported hearing powerful explosions late on June 12, with loud blasts felt from Chitgar and Mehrabad in the west to Shahid Mahalati residential comples in the northeast.
Kosovo’s LDK leader proposes unity government to break political deadlock
MPs have failed repeatedly to form a new government or even elect a parliament speaker since the February general election.
Ukraine’s “enemies database” adds foreign leaders over Moscow ties
A Ukrainian website that catalogues perceived "enemies of Ukraine" has added several prominent Russia-friendly foreign leaders to its database, including Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.