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Live Updates: US strikes Iran nuclear sites, joining Israel air campaign

/ Updated as of: 07:14 PM June 22, 2025

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Live Updates: US strikes Iran nuclear sites, joining Israel air campaign

A 3D printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran flag are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

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US, Israel crossed ‘big red line,’ Iran FM says as he heads to Moscow

June 22 , 2025 – 07:00 PM
US, Israel crossed ‘big red line,’ Iran FM says as he heads to Moscow
He was speaking just hours after President Donald Trump said US warplanes struck three Iranian nuclear sites.

EU urges ‘all sides to step back’ after US strikes Iran

June 22 , 2025 – 05:47 PM
EU urges ‘all sides to step back’ after US strikes Iran
The European powers had urged Tehran to revive diplomatic efforts with the US to find a solution in the standoff over its nuclear program.

LOOK: Aftermath of Iran’s missile strike on Israel

June 22 , 2025 – 03:49 PM
LOOK: Aftermath of Iran’s missile strike on Israel
Israel faced a missile attack on Sunday as Iran said it reserved all options to defend itself after unprecedented US strikes.

Saudi Arabia voices ‘great concern’ over US strikes on Iran

June 22 , 2025 – 03:36 PM
Saudi Arabia voices ‘great concern’ over US strikes on Iran
Saudi Arabia expressed “great concern” on Sunday after US air strikes on nuclear facilities in its giant neighbor Iran.

What to know about bunker-buster bombs unleashed on Iran’s Fordo

June 22 , 2025 – 03:25 PM
What to know about bunker-buster bombs unleashed on Iran’s Fordo
In inserting itself into Israel’s war against Iran, Washington unleashed its massive “bunker-buster” bombs on Iran’s Fordo fuel enrichment plant.

At least three impacts in Israel during Iran missile attacks, 23 hurt

June 22 , 2025 – 03:13 PM
At least three impacts in Israel during Iran missile attacks, 23 hurt
Three areas of Israel including coastal hub Tel Aviv were hit Sunday morning during waves of Iranian missile attacks, with at least 23 people injured.

Here’s how Iran could retaliate after US strikes on its nuclear program

June 22 , 2025 – 03:05 PM
Here’s how Iran could retaliate after US strikes on its nuclear program
By joining Israel’s war, the U.S. may trigger Iran’s full response—attacks on U.S. forces, oil chokepoints, or a rush to rebuild its nuclear program.

No radioactive effects detected in Gulf after US strikes on Iran – Saudi

June 22 , 2025 – 02:58 PM
No radioactive effects detected in Gulf after US strikes on Iran – Saudi
Saudi regulatory authorities said Sunday that “no radioactive effects were detected” in the Gulf region after US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Additional US embassy staff left Iraq due to ‘regional tensions’

June 22 , 2025 – 02:44 PM
Additional US embassy staff left Iraq due to ‘regional tensions’
More personnel from the US diplomatic mission departed Iraq over the weekend as part of ongoing efforts to reduce embassy staffing due to “regional tensions.

Israel launches fresh wave of strikes on western Iran

June 22 , 2025 – 02:11 PM
Israel launches fresh wave of strikes on western Iran
The Israeli military said it launched a fresh series of strikes Sunday targeting military targets including missile launchers in western Iran.

Iran says targeted Ben Gurion airport, other sites in attack on Israel

June 22 , 2025 – 02:02 PM
Iran says targeted Ben Gurion airport, other sites in attack on Israel
Iran’s armed forces said Sunday they targeted multiple sites in Israel including Ben Gurion airport, after US attacks on key nuclear sites in the Islamic republic.

Iran’s nuclear program: the key sites

June 22 , 2025 – 01:57 PM
Iran’s nuclear program: the key sites
VIENNA — The US military attacked three sites in Iran on Sunday — Natanz, Isfahan and the mountain-buried Fordo, all key parts of Tehran’s nuclear program, which it maintains is purely for civilian purposes

16 hurt, building hit in Israel after Iran missiles – rescue services

June 22 , 2025 – 01:47 PM
16 hurt, building hit in Israel after Iran missiles – rescue services
At least 16 people were hurt and at least one impact was reported in central Israel after Iran launched two waves of missiles following US strikes.

Iran executes man convicted of being spy for Israel – judiciary 

June 22 , 2025 – 01:37 PM
Iran executes man convicted of being spy for Israel – judiciary 
Iranian authorities executed on Sunday a man convicted of being an agent for Israel’s Mossad spy service, the judiciary said.

Reactions on US attacks on Iran

June 22 , 2025 – 01:28 PM
Reactions on US attacks on Iran
The US carried out attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran on Sunday, joining Israel’s bombing campaign after days of speculation over US involvement in the conflict.

Israeli army says working to intercept missiles launched from Iran

June 22 , 2025 – 01:19 PM
Israeli army says working to intercept missiles launched from Iran
Israel’s military said that it was working to intercept missiles launched from Iran, as air raid sirens rang out in Tel Aviv and explosions rocked Jerusalem.

Iranian state TV announces fresh salvo of missiles on Israel

June 22 , 2025 – 01:13 PM
Iranian state TV announces fresh salvo of missiles on Israel
Iran’s state TV announced on Sunday new missile launches against Israel after Tel Aviv’s closest ally the United States bombed several Iranian nuclear sites.

Iran says US attacks will have ‘everlasting consequences’

June 22 , 2025 – 01:00 PM
Iran says US attacks will have ‘everlasting consequences’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned US attacks on key nuclear sites as “outrageous” and said his country has a right to defend its sovereignty.

Bombing Iran, Trump gambles on force over diplomacy

June 22 , 2025 – 12:53 PM
Bombing Iran, Trump gambles on force over diplomacy
With President Donald Trump’s order of strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, the United States — like Israel — has brought the conflict into the open.

Trump’s remarks in full after US strikes on Iran

June 22 , 2025 – 11:59 AM
Trump’s remarks in full after US strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump delivered brief remarks from the White House late Saturday after the US military carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Hamas condemns ‘blatant US aggression’ against Iran

June 22 , 2025 – 11:54 AM
Hamas condemns ‘blatant US aggression’ against Iran
Palestinian militant group Hamas condemned “blatant US aggression” against Iran.

US strikes on Iran are ‘dangerous escalation’ – UN chief

June 22 , 2025 – 11:48 AM
US strikes on Iran are ‘dangerous escalation’ – UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced concern Saturday at strikes carried out by the United States on Iran nuclear sites.

Israel closes airspace after US strikes on Iran

June 22 , 2025 – 11:40 AM
Israel closes airspace after US strikes on Iran
Israel has closed its airspace until further notice “due to recent developments”, the Israel Airports Authority said on Sunday morning after the US bombing of Iran.

Iran says ‘no danger’ to residents after US attack on key nuclear sites

June 22 , 2025 – 11:09 AM
Iran says ‘no danger’ to residents after US attack on key nuclear sites
Iranian authorities said Sunday there was “no danger” to residents in the city of Qom, south of Tehran, following US attacks.

Iran-Israel war: latest developments

June 22 , 2025 – 11:03 AM
Iran-Israel war: latest developments
Donald Trump said that the US military had carried out strikes Sunday on three Iranian nuclear sites and that Tehran “must now agree to end this war”.

Netanyahu congratulates Trump, says US ‘unsurpassed’ after Iran attack

June 22 , 2025 – 10:44 AM
Netanyahu congratulates Trump, says US ‘unsurpassed’ after Iran attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Donald Trump on Sunday after the president said the US military bombed three nuclear sites in Iran.

Trump says Iran nuclear sites ‘obliterated,’ threatens more strikes

June 22 , 2025 – 10:29 AM
Trump says Iran nuclear sites ‘obliterated,’ threatens more strikes
Donald Trump said Saturday that US air strikes had “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities.

Top Democrat: US attack on Iran ‘risks American entanglement’ in war

June 22 , 2025 – 10:17 AM
Top Democrat: US attack on Iran ‘risks American entanglement’ in war
The top Democrat in the House of Representatives berated Donald Trump over the US air strikes on Iran, accusing the president of pushing the country toward war.

US strikes on Iran: what we know

June 22 , 2025 – 10:04 AM
US strikes on Iran: what we know
The United States has carried out strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, with President Donald Trump saying Saturday it was a “very successful attack”.

Israel army raises country alert level after US strikes on Iran

June 22 , 2025 – 09:41 AM
Israel army raises country alert level after US strikes on Iran
Israel has raised its alert level, permitting only essential activities until further notice, the military announced on Sunday after US strikes on Iran.

Iranian media says nuclear sites ‘attacked by enemy strikes’

June 22 , 2025 – 09:29 AM
Iranian media says nuclear sites ‘attacked by enemy strikes’
Iranian media said on Sunday that part of the Fordo uranium enrichment facility as well as the Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites were attacked.

Trump: US carried out ‘very successful attack’ on 3 Iran nuclear sites

June 22 , 2025 – 08:11 AM
Trump: US carried out ‘very successful attack’ on 3 Iran nuclear sites
Donald Trump said the US military has carried out a “very successful attack” on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the underground uranium enrichment facility.

Iran threatens ‘more devastating’ response to Israel’s attacks

June 22 , 2025 – 05:45 AM
Iran threatens ‘more devastating’ response to Israel’s attacks
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Saturday of a “more devastating” retaliation should Israel’s nine-day bombing campaign continue.

Tel Aviv, Tehran launch fresh attacks as Europe pushes talks

June 22 , 2025 – 05:34 AM
Tel Aviv, Tehran launch fresh attacks as Europe pushes talks
Iran and Israel exchanged fresh attacks early on Saturday, a day after Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear program.

Trump says he’ll decide whether US will directly attack Iran

June 21 , 2025 – 05:38 AM
Trump says he’ll decide whether US will directly attack Iran
President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide in two weeks whether the US will get directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Iran rejects nuclear talks with US before Israeli ‘aggression’ stops

June 21 , 2025 – 03:44 AM
Iran rejects nuclear talks with US before Israeli ‘aggression’ stops
Iran said Friday it would not resume nuclear negotiations with the United States until Israel halts its attacks.

Iran foreign minister: Israel attack betrayed diplomacy with US

June 20 , 2025 – 10:40 PM
Iran foreign minister: Israel attack betrayed diplomacy with US
Iran’s foreign minister on Friday condemned the Israeli attacks against the Islamic republic as a “betrayal” of diplomatic efforts with the US.

A week into war, Israel and Iran launch new strikes

June 20 , 2025 – 07:55 PM
A week into war, Israel and Iran launch new strikes
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes a week into their war Friday as President Donald Trump weighed U.S. military involvement

Israel welcomes ‘all help’ in striking Iran

June 20 , 2025 – 04:07 AM
Israel welcomes ‘all help’ in striking Iran
Israel on Thursday welcomed “all help” in striking Iran’s nuclear sites as President Donald Trump dangled the prospect of US involvement in the war.

Israeli hospital, Tel Aviv area struck by Iranian missiles – officials

June 19 , 2025 – 02:37 PM
Israeli hospital, Tel Aviv area struck by Iranian missiles – officials
A hospital in southern Israel was hit during a barrage of “dozens” of Iranian missiles on Thursday, officials said.

Trump on Iran strikes: ‘I may do it, I may not do it’

June 19 , 2025 – 08:31 AM
Trump on Iran strikes: ‘I may do it, I may not do it’
Donald Trump said he was still deciding whether to join Israel’s strikes on Iran, claiming Tehran now wants talks at the White House but may have waited too long.

Iran vows never to surrender; hypersonic missiles target Israel

June 19 , 2025 – 06:53 AM
Iran vows never to surrender; hypersonic missiles target Israel
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday Iran would never surrender, with the country unleashing hypersonic missiles against Israel.

Khamenei says Iran will ‘never surrender’, warns off US

June 18 , 2025 – 07:44 PM
Khamenei says Iran will ‘never surrender’, warns off US
Iran’s leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday the nation would never surrender as demanded by President Donald Trump and warned the US

New Israeli strikes hit Tehran; Iran warns US involvement would risk ‘all-out war’

June 18 , 2025 – 07:08 PM
New Israeli strikes hit Tehran; Iran warns US involvement would risk ‘all-out war’
Israeli warplanes pounded Iran’s capital overnight and into Wednesday as Iran launched a small barrage of missiles at Israel.

Iran’s Khamenei vows ‘no mercy’ for Israel leaders

June 18 , 2025 – 03:55 PM
Iran’s Khamenei vows ‘no mercy’ for Israel leaders
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed on Wednesday that his country would show no mercy towards Israel’s rulers.

US closing embassy in Jerusalem until Friday

June 18 , 2025 – 10:21 AM
US closing embassy in Jerusalem until Friday
The US Embassy in Jerusalem said it will close until Friday and directed government employees to shelter in place as Israel and Iran battle each other.

Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ as Iran reels

June 18 , 2025 – 06:28 AM
Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ as Iran reels
President Donald Trump on Tuesday demanded “unconditional surrender” from Tehran and warned the United States could easily assassinate its supreme leader.

Israeli strikes damage Iran’s underground nuclear site – IAEA

June 17 , 2025 – 09:55 PM
Israeli strikes damage Iran’s underground nuclear site – IAEA
IAEA said Tuesday it believes Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s Natanz enrichment site have had “direct impacts” on the facility’s undergroun

China accuses Trump of ‘pouring oil’ on Iran, Israel conflict

June 17 , 2025 – 04:59 PM
China accuses Trump of ‘pouring oil’ on Iran, Israel conflict
China on accused President Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US leader warned Tehran

Israel, Iran trade blows as air war rages into fifth day

June 17 , 2025 – 03:07 PM
Israel, Iran trade blows as air war rages into fifth day
Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire for fifth consecutive day, as Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 summit and warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate.”

G7 urges Iran de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit

June 17 , 2025 – 01:07 PM
G7 urges Iran de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit
US President Donald Trump was on Monday leaving a Group of Seven summit early as he hinted of greater involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Israel issues, then drops Iran missile warning

June 17 , 2025 – 10:38 AM
Israel issues, then drops Iran missile warning
Israel’s army warned Tuesday that it had detected new missiles launched from Iran, but swiftly dropped an alert and said people no longer needed to take cover.

Trump presses Iran to talk but holds back on joint G7 call

June 17 , 2025 – 06:31 AM
Trump presses Iran to talk but holds back on joint G7 call
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran to make a deal as Israel pounds the country.

Iran lauds ‘new method’ as missiles hit Tel Aviv, Haifa

June 17 , 2025 – 05:05 AM
Iran lauds ‘new method’ as missiles hit Tel Aviv, Haifa
Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa before dawn on Monday, destroying homes and fueling concerns among world leaders.

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