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NDTV
24-06-2025
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Urges Global Peace Amid Iran-Israel Tensions
Kalaburagi: Amid the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday stressed the need for global peace and called on all nations to refrain from interfering in the affairs of "sovereign and democratic" countries. Emphasising India's longstanding ties with Iran, Mr Kharge noted that the country has consistently supported India in difficult times, including at international forums such as the United Nations on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters in Kalaburagi, Mr Kharge said, "We want peace in the world. Iran is our neighbour and always stands with us in tough times. We have trade relations with Iran, and we import crude oil from them. When the question of J-K was raised in the UNO, Iran took our side. We want Iran not to suffer. Any country that wants to be at peace shouldn't be interfered with... We don't want any country to attack any sovereign, democratic country... Be it Israel, Iran, or the US, they shouldn't attack any sovereign, independent country. It's happening there today; it will happen somewhere else tomorrow. India has always been with those who want to be at peace." Earlier today, Congress MP Imran Masood emphasised that India must support Iran amidst its conflict with Israel, as it is one of India's old friends. He mentioned that India has "cultural" and "trade" relations with Iran, and the country should stand with them as it has stood with India in every possible manner. "We should stand with Iran. Iran is an old friend of ours. We have trade relations and cultural ties with we should stand with Iran firmly. Iran has always supported us in every way. So, we should be seen standing with Iran in these difficult times", Imran Masood said. Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated on June 13 when Israel launched Operation "Rising Lion," targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Iran responded with retaliatory strikes. Earlier in the day, Reza Pahlavi, former Crown Prince of Iran, sought a "regime change" in Tehran, saying the current "regime is defeated, teetering on the edge of collapse, and must not be allowed to continue" and that "time has come to end this ruin and begin a new era for Iran." Reza Pahlavi's latest remarks came after the US joined the conflict between Israel and Iran and bombed Iran's three underground nuclear facilities. The situation escalated further after the United States joined the conflict and launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting three key Iranian nuclear facilities -- Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan -- in the early hours of Sunday. Later on Monday, Iran launched multiple missiles targeting US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar--the largest US military installation in the region, CNN reported. The move is expected to be a retaliatory move by Iran after the US's airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities in the early hours of Sunday.
NDTV
15-06-2025
- Politics
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"Full Might Of US Army Will Come Down On You": Donald Trump Threatens Iran
Washington: President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the US had "nothing to do" with the overnight attack on Iran, hours after Israel claimed an "extensive series of strikes" on the headquarters of the Iranian Defence Ministry and a nuclear project. President Trump also warned Iran that the "full strength and might" of the American Armed Forces will "come down on you at levels never seen before" if it tries to attack the US. "The US had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," he posted on Truth Social. He also said he can "easily" get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and "end this bloody conflict". A round of US-Iran nuclear talks that was due to be held in Oman on Sunday was cancelled. President Trump on Friday urged Tehran to reach a deal with the US on its nuclear program, adding that "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left." The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) early Sunday said it completed an "extensive series of strikes on targets in Tehran related to the Iranian regime's nuclear weapons project". The targets included the headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Defence and the SPND nuclear project, it said in a post on X. The IDF said it also struck the place where Iran "hid its nuclear archive". Air raid sirens were also sounded across Jerusalem and Tel Aviv after Iran launched a new wave of attacks. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel's energy infrastructure and facilities for fighter jet fuel production. At least seven people were reportedly killed, including a 10-year-old boy and a woman in her 20s, in The Middle East is on the edge after the Israeli military launched Operation "Rising Lion" and struck Iran's nuclear and military sites on Friday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation was launched to "roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival". "This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat," he said on Friday. Israel said its strikes have killed top generals, and also senior scientists and experts involved in Iran's nuclear program. Mr Netanyahu on Saturday said the Israeli strikes had set back Iran's nuclear programme possibly by years. "We will hit every site and every target of the Ayatollahs' regime, and what they have felt so far is nothing compared with what they will be handed in the coming days," he said in a video message.
NDTV
15-06-2025
- Politics
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Missiles Criss-Cross Middle East, Israel Hits Iran Defence HQ: 10 Points
Israel and Iran exchanged fresh attacks early Sunday, with the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claiming an "extensive series of strikes" on the headquarters of the Iranian Defence Ministry and a nuclear project. Here Are 10 Points On Israel-Iran Tensions: The Israeli Defence Forces said it completed an "extensive series of strikes on targets in Tehran related to the Iranian regime's nuclear weapons project". The targets included the Iranian Ministry of Defence headquarters, the headquarters of the SPND nuclear project, it said in a post on X. The targets also included the place where Iran "hid its nuclear archive", the IDF said. Iran said the Shahran oil depot in Tehran was targeted in an Israeli attack. The Israeli military also attacked an oil refinery near Tehran. Iran also partially suspended production at the South Pars field, the world's biggest gas field, after an Israeli strike caused a fire there on Saturday. Air raid sirens were also sounded across Jerusalem and Tel Aviv after Iran launched a new wave of attacks on Israeli cities. At least five people were reportedly dead in the Iranian strikes. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel's energy infrastructure and facilities for fighter jet fuel production. The fresh attacks were exchanged after the Israeli military launched Operation "Rising Lion" on Friday and struck Iran's nuclear and military sites. Israel has said its strikes have killed top generals, and also senior scientists and experts involved in Iran's nuclear program. Before Sunday's strikes, Iran's UN ambassador had said 78 people were killed and more than 320 others injured. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Operation "Rising Lion" was launched to "roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival". "This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat," he said on Friday. Mr Netanyahu on Saturday said the Israeli strikes had set back Iran's nuclear programme possibly by years. "We will hit every site and every target of the Ayatollahs' regime, and what they have felt so far is nothing compared with what they will be handed in the coming days," he said in a video message. A round of US-Iran nuclear talks that was due to be held in Oman on Sunday was cancelled. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the discussions could not take place while Iran was being subjected to Israel's "barbarous" attacks. President Donald Trump on Friday urged Tehran to reach a deal with the US on its nuclear program, adding that "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left."
International Business Times
13-06-2025
- Politics
- International Business Times
Iran Launches 100 Drones at Tel Aviv in Retaliation after Israeli Airstrikes Killed Iran's Top Military Officials and Disrupted Nuclear Program
Iran launched over 100 drones at Israel on Friday in response to massive airstrikes that killed senior military officers and scientists while crippling its nuclear facilities. The retaliation came after 200 fighter jets carried out a "preemptive strike" on Iran—an operation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said was intended to stop a "nuclear holocaust." "In the last few hours, Iran has launched more than 100 drones toward Israel, and all the defense systems are acting to intercept the threats," Brig. Gen. Effie Deffrin, the IDF spokesman said. Deffrin said it would take several hours for the drones to arrive in Israel, and the IDF is working to shoot them down. Iran Fires Back Israel carried out a massive assault on Tehran on Friday morning, deploying over 200 warplanes in the strike. The United States has distanced itself from the operation and issued a warning to Iran not to target American military bases in the region, stressing that it had no role in the attack. This escalation follows a statement from Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who vowed that Israel would face "severe punishment" for the strike. Khamenei confirmed that several high-ranking military officials and scientists were killed in the attack. Israel "opened its wicked and blood-stained hand to commit a crime against our beloved country," Khamenei said. He added that by targeting residential areas, Israel had exposed "its malicious nature more than ever by striking residential centers." "In the enemy's attacks, a number of commanders and scientists were martyred. Their successors and colleagues will immediately continue their duties, God willing. "With this crime, the Zionist regime has brought a bitter and painful fate upon itself, and it will certainly face it." Iran's state-run IRNA news agency cited an unnamed official who said that Iran would deliver a "decisive" response to Israel's assault. Israel to Continue Attack Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the strikes would continue "for as many days at it takes to remove this threat" posed by Iran's nuclear program. Netanyahu also announced that Operation "Rising Lion" targeted multiple locations across Iran's capital with the objective to destroy its nuclear infrastructure, missile production centers, and military assets. He described the mission as a targeted move to "roll back" against a threat from Iran that endangers Israel's "very survival." While the extent of the damage is still unclear, reports suggest that the strike resulted in the deaths of a senior general and several nuclear scientists, as loud explosions echoed throughout Tehran. "We can't leave these threats for the next generation," he said during an address shared on YouTube. "Because if we don't act now, there will not be another generation. If we don't act now, we simply won't be here. We have internalized the lessons of history. When an enemy says he intends to destroy you — believe him," Netanyahu continued. "When the enemy develops the capabilities to destroy you — stop him." A recent report confirmed that Iran had enriched enough uranium to produce nuclear weapons within days, a source told The New York Post on Thursday night, noting this as the reason behind the strike. Iranian state media reported that General Hossein Salami, commander of the Revolutionary Guard, and Mohammad Bagheri, the country's top military official, were likely killed in the attack, along with two nuclear scientists. The Revolutionary Guard, which controls Iran's ballistic missile program, has launched attacks on Israel twice since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, 2023. Israel also targeted Iran's primary uranium enrichment site in Natanz, where state media showed thick black smoke rising from the facility.
International Business Times
13-06-2025
- Politics
- International Business Times
Israel Launches Massive Airstrikes on Iran's Nuclear Program and Kills Several Top Military Officials as Khamenei Vows 'Harsh Punishment'
Israel has carried out "preemptive attacks" on Iran, targeting its nuclear program and killed several senior military officials in a bid to stop Tehran from advancing its development of weapons of mass destruction. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the strikes would continue "for as many days at it takes to remove this threat" posed by Iran's nuclear program. Netanyahu also announced that Operation "Rising Lion" targeted multiple locations across Iran's capital with the objective to destroy its nuclear infrastructure, missile production centers, and military assets. The Israeli prime minister described the mission as a targeted move to "roll back" against a threat from Iran that endangers Israel's "very survival." Israel Attacks Iran While the extent of the damage is still unclear, reports suggest that the strike resulted in the deaths of a senior general and several nuclear scientists, as loud explosions echoed throughout Tehran. "We can't leave these threats for the next generation," he said during an address shared on YouTube. "Because if we don't act now, there will not be another generation. If we don't act now, we simply won't be here. We have internalized the lessons of history. When an enemy says he intends to destroy you — believe him," Netanyahu continued. "When the enemy develops the capabilities to destroy you — stop him." A recent report confirmed that Iran had enriched enough uranium to produce nuclear weapons within days, a source told The New York Post on Thursday night, noting this as the reason behind the strike. According to Times of Israel, Iranian state media reported that General Hossein Salami, commander of the Revolutionary Guard, and Mohammad Bagheri, the country's top military official, were likely killed in the attack, along with two nuclear scientists. The Revolutionary Guard, which controls Iran's ballistic missile program, has launched attacks on Israel twice since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, 2023. Israel also targeted Iran's primary uranium enrichment site in Natanz, where state media showed thick black smoke rising from the facility. Iran Vows Punishment Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Friday that Israel would face "severe punishment" for its assault on the country. In a statement released through the state-run IRNA news agency, Khamenei also confirmed that several high-ranking military leaders and scientists were killed in the strike. Israel "opened its wicked and blood-stained hand to commit a crime against our beloved country, revealing its malicious nature more than ever by striking residential centers," Khamenei said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States had "no involvement" in the attack. "Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran, and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," he said. "Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target US interests or personnel." However, a source indicated that the United States might be forced to step in to defend Israel — and to stop the Jewish state from deploying its nuclear arsenal. In response to the escalating situation, the U.S. Embassy in Israel has asked all American government personnel and their families to remain in shelter until further notice. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that the nation had arrived at a "point of no return." "We cannot wait for another time to act, we have no choice," he said in remarks published by the IDF.
