Netanyahu says Israel has not ruled out killing Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The Jerusalem Post quoting US and European sources is reporting that US President Donald Trump is expected to present Iran with a "last chance" proposal to clinch a new nuclear deal.

One of the officials said that the revised proposal might be slightly better than the previous one the administration submitted to the Iranians more than a week ago.

The expectation is that even if such a proposal is made, it will be based on the American principle of zero uranium enrichment.

Speaking to Euronews, Eylon Levy, a former Israeli government spokesperson, said, "We are likely to be looking at several weeks at least of Israeli military action because the Iranian regime's nuclear program is massive."

Read the full interview here:

IDF military campaign may last for weeks, former Israeli official says

Speaking to Euronews, Eylon Levy, a former Israeli government spokesperson, said, “We are likely to be looking at several weeks at least of Israeli military……

Germany and France have announced increased security around Israeli and Jewish sites within their borders due to growing concerns about potential attacks from Iran.

Amichai Chikli, Israel’s Minister for Diaspora Affairs, told Euronews the threat to Jewish communities and Israeli embassies is now greater than ever.

You can read the full interview with him here:

Germany and France increase security at Jewish sites amid Iran threat

Amichai Chikli, Israel’s Minister for Diaspora Affairs, told Euronews the threat to Jewish communities and Israeli embassies is now greater than ever.…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israeli strikes against Iran have set the country's nuclear programme back a "very, very long time."

He added that Israel was not attempting to topple the Iranian government, but said he would not be surprised if that happened as a result of the strikes.

Netanyahu also said he is in touch with US President Donald Trump daily.

Israel’s military says it is currently striking surface-to-surface missile infrastructure in western Iran.

In a post on X, the IDF said "Iran's fingerprints are on terror attacks across the whole world. You can ignore it...until it lands on your doorstep."

Iran's strikes on Israel are self-defence and are "proportionate defensive operations directed exclusively at military objectives and associated infrastructure," the country’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has told the Security Council.

In a letter, he said that any cooperation by third countries with Israel's military operations against Iran "makes them complicit in the legal responsibility and consequences of this crisis."

According to Article 51 of the UN Charter, all 15 members of the Security Council must immediately be informed of any action that states take in self-defence against armed attack.

Iranian air defence forces have reportedly shot down an F-35 fighter jet over the city of Tabriz in north-western Iran.

That’s according to the semi-official Tasnim News Agency which is associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has made what appears to be a veiled outreach for the US to step in and negotiate an end to escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran.

In a post on X, Araghchi wrote that if Trump is “genuine about diplomacy and interested in stopping this war, next steps are consequential.”

“It takes one phone call from Washington to muzzle someone like Netanyahu,” Iran’s top diplomat continued. “That may pave the way for a return to diplomacy.”

The message to Washington comes as the most recent round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran was cancelled over the weekend after Israel targeted key military and political officials in Tehran on Thursday.

Israel’s military (IDF) says sirens are sounding across the northern part of the country following another missile barrage from Iran.

Iranian state media said just under an hour ago that Tehran was preparing the “largest and most intense missile attack in history on Israeli soil.”

We’ll have more details on this latest strike when they become available.

Electronic interference with the navigation systems of commercial ships has surged in recent days around the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit route from the Gulf region into the Arabian Sea.

“JMIC continue to receive reports of electronic interference stemming from the vicinity of Port of Bandar Abbas [in Iran], in the SoH and several other areas in the Arabian Gulf,” the US-led Combined Maritime Forces’ JMIC information centre said in a statement on Monday.

In the past, Tehran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, including as recently as Saturday when the IRINN news agency quoted a conservative Iranian lawmaker as saying Tehran was considering shutting off access to the strait as the conflict with Israel intensifies.

But what would the impact be if the waterway is shut off? Euronews takes a look at the possible scenarios. 

What’s at stake for Europe if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked?

Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, but what would that mean for Europe and what is at stake if it happens? #EuropeNews…

Germany will start evacuating its citizens from Israel via the Jordanian capital Amman.

A foreign ministry spokesperson said a charter flight is planned to take off on Wednesday.

"Germans in Israel who are registered on the Elefand crisis preparedness list have been informed about this option and the details," the spokesperson said.

US President Donald Trump has said that Iran wants to talk about de-escalation with Israel and should do so immediately “before it’s too late.”

"I'd say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately before it's too late," Trump told reporters in Canada before a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Trump is in Canada for the G7 summit which is taking place in Kananaskis.

With the conflict between Iran and Israel escalating, the summit is seen as an opportunity to try and restore some unity among major democratic countries.

Leaders have already prepared several draft documents, including one calling for a de-escalation in the Middle East.

But a US official told CBS that Trump will not sign that statement. 

Iranian state media says the country is preparing for the “largest and most intense missile attack in history on Israeli soil.”

That statement comes on the fourth day of tit-for-tit strikes between the two countries and just minutes after Israeli apparently shifted focus away from military and nuclear targets and reportedly struck the headquarters of state television broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

That strike knocked the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network channel off the air for several minutes.

A building of Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, part of Iran's state TV broadcaster, was reportetdly shaken by an explosion.

Below is a video from the studio that appears to show the moment debris fell and the presenter headed off camera.

The channel came back on air shortly afterwards.

Credit: IRIB 

The Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, part of state television broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), says it is currently under attack by Israel but gave no further details.

Our colleagues at Euronews Persian reported earlier that live coverage at the station was cut off but IRIB said later it was back on the air.

That strike comes after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Iranian state TV and radio are "about to disappear."

"The Iranian propaganda and incitement megaphone is about to disappear. Evacuation of nearby residents has begun," he said, referring to an evacuation order issued earlier for parts of Tehran.

The headquarters of IRIB is within the District 3 evacuation zone.

As Israel and Iran exchange fire for the fourth consecutive day, unverified footage of missile and drone attacks targeted at both countries is spreading virally online.

Euronews' fact-checking and verification team, Euroverify, has been taking a closer look at some of those videos in order to verify their authenticity and corroborate the location of strikes.

Verifying videos claiming to show Israeli and Iranian strikes

A raft of unauthentic videos allegedly showing the latest escalation between Israel and Iran are circulating online. #EuroVerify…

Since the start of the Israel-Iran conflict on Friday, Israel has killed several high-ranking members of the Iranian leadership.

While 16 were confirmed dead, more than 20 senior officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other top commanders were among those targeted in Israel's attacks.

Who are the top military officials killed so far? Euronews has the list which you can read here:

Who was among Iran’s top military officials killed in Israeli strikes?

In the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, Israel has killed several high-ranking Iranian officials, including Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri and IRGC Commander……

A satellite image provided by Maxar and analysed by AP and Euronews gives an insight into the extent of the damage at the Natanz nuclear site in central Iran, south of the capital Tehran.

Natanz is considered Iran’s main enrichment facility and is one of the three major nuclear facilities targeted by Israeli strikes last Friday.

Multiple above-the-ground buildings at the Natanz site are either heavily damaged or destroyed, the satellite imagery suggests. According to experts consulted by AP, the structures hit by the strikes include buildings that supply power to the facility.

On Monday, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi warned of the risk of radiological and chemical contamination within the Natanz facility following Israeli strikes, despite the level of radioactivity outside the site remaining normal.

Grossi added that while above-the-ground facilities were struck on Friday, further strategic locations underground had not been damaged. 

State media in Iran is reporting that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement calling on residents of Tel Aviv to evacuate as soon as possible.

The statement would appear to indicate an air strike is imminent, but there is no further information about which areas of the city the order applies to.

That comes shortly after Israel issued a similar evacuation warning for a designated area of Tehran.

We’ll have more details when they become available.

Iran’s Fars news agency, which is managed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is reporting an Israeli attack on a military base in the west of the capital Tehran.

Meanwhile, Iranian media is also carrying reports of explosions heard in eastern parts of the city.

This comes after the Israeli military (IDF) issued an urgent warning for residents to evacuate several parts of Tehran.

Around half an hour ago, the IDF’s spokesperson for Arab media, Avichay Adraee, posted a map on X of “district three” in Tehran and urged people there to leave immediately, warning “Your presence in this area endangers your life.”

Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy has been speaking to Euronews Sasha Vakulina about the likely duration of the conflict and the potential for a negotiated settlement.

"We are likely to be looking at several weeks at least of Israeli military action because the Iranian regime's nuclear program is massive. Let's remember the Iranian Regime hasn't built one or two reactors to develop uranium for medical isotopes or civilian energy. It built its nuclear facilities often underground, Fordow is under a mountain, because it's part of a nuclear weapons program,” Levy said, adding: “Iran began the war with 360 ballistic missile launchers. Israel has destroyed one third of them. It started with 2,000 ballistic missiles. Most of them are still intact. So this is going to take Israel time to neutralize the regional threat of the Iranian regime, but so far Israel has been working very quickly."

Meanwhile Levy was asked about the possibilities for negotiation and for reaction to a Reuters report suggesting Iran has informed Qatar and Oman that it won't negotiate for a ceasefire while under Israeli attack.

"I don't think Iran is in any position right now to dictate the terms of a negotiation. Israel has killed the head of its military, the head its air force, the intelligence, it's taken out of a third of its ballistic missile launchers and it controls the skies of Iran and it is bombing Iran's illegal nuclear weapons facilities at will,” Levy said.

“If the Iranian regime wants to peacefully dismantle the enrichment program it built in order to build nuclear weapons, in order to destroy Israel, it is welcome to do so. But it's not going to get an unconditional ceasefire so that it can go back to dragging out time and holding fake negotiations while racing towards a nuclear bomb."

Following calls released on Iranian media, the Israeli military has issued an urgent warning for residents to evacuate a large part of Tehran, Iran’s capital.

IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee posted on X that Israeli forces will carry out operations in the area in the coming hours, targeting Iranian military infrastructure.

He shared a map highlighting “district three” of Tehran, urging people to leave immediately.

“Your presence in this area endangers your life,” the warning concluded.

An Israeli army spokesman has issued an evacuation warning for Tehran’s third district, Tasnim News Agency reports. The outlet is closely linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The spokesman also called on the US to help destroy Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility.

While claiming a heavy blow has been dealt to Iranian forces, he said it is now up to America to deliver a “knockout blow” to end the threat.

The US denies involvement in Israel’s attacks on Iran, although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that former President Donald Trump was aware of the strikes ahead of time.

The Israeli military says it will continue its operations, pushing “eastwards” until the existential threat posed by Iran’s nuclear facilities is “neutralised.”

Cyprus has announced it will help Portugal and Slovakia evacuate their citizens from the region affected by the Israel-Iran conflict.

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said both countries will use Cyprus as a transit point to bring their nationals home.

As the closest EU country to Israel, Cyprus lies just 268km across the Mediterranean Sea.

Since the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October, which triggered the ongoing Gaza conflict, Cyprus has served as a key hub for evacuees.

Seperately, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice amid the escalating tensions. It urges citizens to follow local authorities’ instructions via the Home Front Command website or app, highlights a ban on gatherings and non-essential activities and notes that Israeli airspace is closed to civilian flights until 19 June. French nationals in Israel are advised to register on the official tracking app and stay close to shelters.

An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has reiterated reports that Israeli strikes hit Farabi Hospital in Kermanshah, western Iran.

The attack on hospitals and residential areas was condemned as “a grave violation of international law and a clear war crime.”

Baghaei warned: “History will judge; eternal shame awaits the regime’s backers and apologists.”

Earlier, Iranian state media released footage showing significant damage to Farabi Hospital, with reports of injured patients. Local sources told Euronews Persian that rescue teams and police were at the scene. Images shared on Iranian social media show an ICU ward destroyed.

It is unclear if the hospital was directly targeted by the Israeli military, who said they carried out strikes on nuclear and military targets.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the Israeli Air Force on Monday, claiming it has “full aerial control over Tehran” as part of ongoing strikes against Iran’s military infrastructure.

In a message to the Israeli public on X, Netanyahu emphasised that Israel targets regime facilities, not civilians — contrasting this with Iran’s “terrorist regime that aims to murder women and children.”

“On behalf of the people of Israel — I salute you. You bring victory,” he said.

Earlier, the Israeli military said it has destroyed one third of Iran’s surface-to-surface missile launchers, with Brigadier General Effie Defrin stating Israel now controls the skies over Tehran.

According to Reuters, the Israeli leader urged the citizens of Tehran to evacuate: "We are telling the citizens of Tehran: ‘Evacuate’, and we are taking action.”

Iran’s health ministry says 224 people have been killed since Israel’s attack began Friday.

Satellite images reveal heavy damage to Iranian missile bases near Kermanshah and Tabriz following Israeli airstrikes since Friday. Pictures highlight the scale of destruction in one of the most intense confrontations between Israel and Iran to date.

In pictures: Damage from Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s military sites

Satellite imagery analysed by the Associated Press confirms significant damage to Iranian missile bases and nuclear facilities following a series of Israeli……

Russia has "zero credibility" as a possible mediator between Israel and Iran, the European Commission said on Monday, responding to a suggestion made earlier by the Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

"Russia remains ready to do everything necessary to eliminate the root causes of this crisis," Peskov said, according to Reuters. "But the situation is escalating more than seriously, and, of course, this is not affecting the situation for the better."

But for Brussels, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its close relation with Tehran demonstrate that Moscow isn't suited for the task. The EU has repeatedly criticised – and sanctioned – Iran for providing Russia with lethal ammunition, most notably Shahed drones, used to bombard Ukrainian cities and kill Ukrainian civilians.

"Let's be clear: Russia has zero credibility. Russia's track record shows that the only thing Russia is interested in is war. Russia has been continuously violating the international law and the UN Charter," a Commission spokesperson said.

"Let's also recall the fact that there has been a recent Russia-Iran partnership agreement which signals deepening cooperation across multiple areas, including foreign policy and defence. In light of such, Russia cannot be an objective mediator."

Copyright: Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik via AP

The military escalation between Israel and Iran has not disrupted energy supplies in the European Union, according to the European Commission. The hostilities initially caused a spike in crude oil prices, which stabilised on Monday morning.

"We're not importing oil from Iran. It's obviously a situation that we're following very, very closely," said a Commission spokesperson when asked about the ongoing conflict.

"It does not have a security of supply impact on the European Union for the moment. Our member states are well prepared for any disruption," the spokesperson added.

Under EU rules, member states are required to maintain emergency stocks of crude oil equal to at least 90 days of net imports of 61 days of consumption, whichever is higher.

Over the weekend, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called on the Commission to withdraw its roadmap to phase out all imports of Russian energy by 2027, arguing the escalation in the Middle East had created a "completely new situation." The Commission appeared to reject this call on Monday by announcing a new element on the roadmap, focused on Russian gas, would be presented on Tuesday afternoon.

Hungary and Slovakia, two landlocked countries that remain dependent on Russian energy, are the main opponents of the roadmap.

The Iranian government has confirmed that banks and financial institutions are continuing to operate as normal amid the ongoing exchange of fire between Israel and Iran.

However, the Tehran Stock Exchange has been temporarily closed to protect citizens’ funds, officials say.

More from the IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin, who has said the Israeli Air Force is continuing its push eastward and will carry out more strikes.

“We will reach more targets… and continue to act in pursuit of the operation’s objective — to neutralise the existential threat from Iran, from its nuclear project to the regime’s missile array,” he said.

Poland is preparing to evacuate around 200 of its citizens from Israel via Jordan in the coming days, Deputy Foreign Minister Henryka Mościcka-Dendys has announced.

She said the operation will focus on tourists and short-term visitors, and could begin within hours. “Poland will be the first country to organise such an evacuation,” Mościcka-Dendys added, emphasising the move is precautionary and aims to avoid escalating tensions. No military escort is planned.

Israel’s military says it has achieved “aerial superiority” over the Iranian capital, claiming its fighter jets can now operate over Tehran without facing significant resistance.

According to the IDF, recent strikes have severely weakened Iran’s air defenses and missile systems, allowing Israel to control the skies from western Iran through to the capital.

The UN nuclear watchdog says there is no reported damage to several of Iran’s key nuclear facilities following recent Israeli airstrikes.

In a statement issued Monday, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed that inspectors on the ground have not observed damage at the Fordow enrichment site or the heavy-water reactor under construction in Khondab.

However, Grossi warned that Iran continues to restrict access for inspectors, hampering the agency’s ability to verify that its nuclear programme is peaceful.

He urged Tehran to lift the restrictions and fully cooperate with the IAEA, warning that escalation in the region is undermining efforts to find a diplomatic solution.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Grossi,, attends an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. 

Israel Katz has clarified comments made earlier that Israel does not intend to harm Tehran’s civilians but said residents may need to evacuate areas targeted for attacks on security sites.

Earlier, Katz described Iran’s leader as a “cowardly murderer” firing on Israeli civilians to deter the IDF, warning that the "residents of Tehran will pay the price, and soon.”

Iran’s health ministry reports 224 killed and over 1,200 injured since Israeli strikes began Friday, with more than 90% of casualties civilians. Israel says 14 people have died and 390 wounded on its side since the start of the strikes.

Israel Katz attends the cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

Tasnim news agency says Israel targeted a fire department building, and several drones were shot down in Israeli strikes on Iran's western regions on Monday.

A video released by Iranian media shows significant damage to Farabi Hospital in Kermanshah, with reports of patient injuries. Local sources told Euronews Persian that rescue teams and police officers were on-site, as videos and photos posted on Iranian social media showed an ICU ward destroyed.

Fars News Agency, citing the deputy governor of Ilam, claimed one of the drones involved was a US military MQ-9.

The US has not commented on the report, which Euronews is not able to independently verify.

Iranian state TV, linked to the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), has repeatedly accused the US of colluding with Israel in the attacks — allegations the US has denied.

Iran says its parliament is drafting legislation to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.

Baghaei made the announcement on Monday, calling the move a response to Israel's recent strikes and Western support for what he called “aggression.”

Despite the threat to leave the landmark 1970 treaty, Baghaei insisted that Iran remains opposed to developing weapons of mass destruction.

The NPT bars non-nuclear states from acquiring nuclear arms but allows peaceful nuclear energy programmes under UN supervision. Iran has been a signatory since 1970.

The Israeli military claims it has destroyed a third of Iran’s surface-to-surface missile launchers since it launched its initial attack last Friday.

Brigadier General Effie Defrin said the Israeli Air Force struck around 100 military targets in and around Isfahan last night alone. More than 20 missiles were intercepted launch, including in one strike that eliminated a launch team in real-time as they prepared to fire at Israel.

The IDF says these operations significantly disrupted Iran’s ability to continue missile attacks.

The Israeli military has confirmed it killed Esmail Ghaani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, in an airstrike yesterday.

A spokesperson said over 120 targets were hit with the involvement of 50 fighter jets.

Iran has not yet commented on Ghaani's death, despite reports circulating on Friday that Ghaani had been killed in Israeli fire.

Ghaani took over after the killing of Qasem Soleimani in 2020. His death would be a significant blow to Iran’s military operations in the region.

The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have arrived in Kananaskis, Canada, for a two-day summit focused on the world's greatest challenges. The military escalation between Israel and Iran, which began on Friday, has injected unpredictability into the high-stakes gathering and is expected to feature prominently in the free-flowing discussions that leaders are set to have behind closed doors.

• Who's coming? The G7 will be chaired by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, a newcomer to politics who took office only in late April. Also in attendance will be US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The European Union will be represented by Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, and António Costa, the president of the European Council.
• What's on the agenda? The first day of the G7 will be split into several thematic sessions devoted to the global economic outlook, the fight against organised crime, the geopolitical situation and energy security. The second day will see the presence of other guests, such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
• What are the main friction points? The G7 has effectively become the G6 on two crucial topics: Russia's war on Ukraine and the international trading system. Donald Trump's reluctance to increase sanctions on Russia to ensure a 30-day ceasefire and his decision to slap sweeping tariffs on America's trading partners have deeply shaken the Western alliance. Mark Carney is expected to make a strong case in favour of open and free markets, while von der Leyen will pitch a review of the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $45 per barrel.
• How will the Middle East be tackled? A debate on the Middle East was already foreseen under the segment devoted to geopolitics. We can now assume the conversation will occupy greater space and absorb more attention inside the room, possibly to the detriment of other topics.
• Will there be a joint statement? No. The Canadian presidency will try to secure the signatures of all leaders for a series of thematic documents, such as critical materials and artificial intelligence, instead of pursuing the traditional joint communiqué, which is seen as an impossible mission given Trump's opposing views on Ukraine trade. Mark Carney is expected to release his own summary at the end of the two-day meeting.

Copyright: Associated Press.

The American Consulate in Tel Aviv sustained minor damage from the concussion of an Iranian missile that landed nearby, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee said on Monday. There were no injuries reported among American personnel.

As a precaution, Ambassador Huckabee announced the closure of both the US embassy in Jerusalem and the consulate in Tel Aviv for the day.

The US Embassy had previously warned that, due to the current security situation, it was unable to evacuate citizens or provide immediate assistance. This advisory came after an Iranian military spokesperson urged residents of the “occupied territories” to leave the area.

The embassy also confirmed that Ben Gurion Airport remains closed, although land crossings into Jordan are open and operational.

The US officially relocated its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in May 2018 during President Donald Trump’s administration, following his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

As Iran and Israel exchanged fire, world leaders gathered in Canada for the G7 Summit, where escalating tensions in the Middle East are expected to overshadow discussions.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a press conference upon her arrival at the summit in Kananaskis, Canada.

"Iran should never, ever acquire nuclear weapons," von der Leyen told reporters when asked about the regional crisis. "I think a negotiated solution is, in the long term, the best solution."

She also addressed the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, a topic she recently discussed in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The European Union has repeatedly denounced Israel’s months-long restrictions on aid, as well as the replacement of United Nations agencies with the privately-run Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

"I insisted and urged that the humanitarian aid, which is not currently reaching Gaza, must be allowed in," she said. "He [Netanyahu] promised this is the case and will continue to be the case."

Von der Leyen added that once she returns to Brussels, she will take a “close look at the facts” to assess whether aid is actually entering Gaza and how to ensure it reaches those in need.

Copyright: European Union, 2025.

Three people were killed in Haifa, a city in northern Israel, during overnight Iranian missile attacks — bringing the total death toll to eight, according to Israeli emergency services.

Earlier reports confirmed one fatality in the central city of Bnei Brak and four in nearby Petach Tikva.

A wave of Iranian missile strikes hit the Israeli cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv overnight, killing at least five people and injuring 90 others, according to Israel’s emergency services.

Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze after a missile launched from Iran struck Haifa.



An explosion is seen during a missile attack in Tel Aviv.

People evacuate after a missile launched from Iran struck Tel Aviv.

Rescue team work at a site in Tel Aviv.

According to the Associated Press, citing a US official, President Donald Trump vetoed a plan presented by Israel to the US aimed at assassinating Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In recent days, Israeli officials informed the Trump administration that they had developed a credible plan to kill Khamenei. After being briefed, the White House clearly communicated to Israeli representatives that Trump opposed such an action, according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.

The US was eager to prevent Israel’s military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear program from escalating into a wider conflict, viewing the assassination plan as a move that could further inflame the already tense situation.

The Trump administration has denied collaborating with Israel on strikes against Iran, despite implications from Iranian state media suggesting otherwise.

Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, reports say

The development comes several days after Israel attacked Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities and killing some of its leading military commanders.…

Israel’s military reported that a missile launched from Yemen fell before reaching Israeli territory, after sirens were triggered in southern Israel.

“A missile launched from Yemen fell before crossing into Israeli territory, following sirens that sounded moments ago in several areas of Israel. The sirens were activated according to standard protocol,” the statement said.

The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, will convene an emergency meeting of the 27-nation bloc’s foreign ministers Tuesday to discuss the conflict between Israel and Iran.

The meeting, to be held via video link, “will provide an opportunity for an exchange of views, coordination on diplomatic outreach to Tel Aviv and Tehran, and possible next steps,” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas’ office said Sunday.

“We will continue to contribute to all diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and to find a lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear issue which can only be through a negotiated deal,” it said.

Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel in the Middle East. Here’s the latest:

• Overnight, explosions rocked major Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa. Emergency services reported at least five people killed and 92 wounded across the country.
• At least 224 Iranians have been killed since Israel launched strikes on the country Friday. According to Iran’s health ministry, 90% of the casualties are civilians.
• Iran’s renewed attacks on Israel come after it confirmed that Mohammad Kazemi, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence unit, was killed by Israeli fire late Sunday night.
• US President Donald Trump said Sunday he hoped the two countries would reach a deal but added that sometimes countries have to “fight it out.”
• Meanwhile, G7 leaders are meeting in Canada for a summit overshadowed by the escalating conflict.