Iran launched fresh missile attacks on central Israel overnight, killing 8 and injuring dozens as the Iran-Israel conflict entered its fourth day. Strikes targeted Tel Aviv, Haifa, and nearby cities. Nearly 300 have been hospitalized, according to Israeli officials. Iran’s health ministry says at least 224 have died in Israeli strikes since Friday, though independent reporting from Iran remains restricted. Israel initiated the conflict with targeted attacks on Iran’s nuclear and military sites. Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles and drones. Israeli PM Netanyahu ruled out de-escalation, while President Trump urged both sides to negotiate. Iran insists it won’t negotiate under attack. (PC: BBC)

Iran's top general has claimed that Pakistan will launch a nuclear attack on Israel if Tehran is hit with a nuclear weapon. The statement, made during a state TV interview, was quickly dismissed by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who said Islamabad had made no such commitment. Iran and Israel have exchanged missile and drone strikes since June 13, after Israel attacked Iranian nuclear sites in "Operation Rising Lion." Iran retaliated with “Operation True Promise 3.” While Pakistan has backed Iran politically, no official nuclear stance has been declared publicly. A wider regional conflict continues to loom as tensions escalate. (PC: News18)

The Iran-Israel conflict has entered its fourth day, with 24 dead and 400 injured in Israel due to Iranian missile strikes, and 224 fatalities in Iran following Israeli airstrikes on key defense and nuclear-linked targets. Explosions rocked Tehran, while Tel Aviv and Haifa also witnessed destruction. Iran refused ceasefire talks while under attack, rejecting mediation from Qatar and Oman. Israel confirmed it hit the Iranian defense ministry and claimed progress against Iran’s nuclear operations. Meanwhile, Donald Trump revealed he vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader. Global fears grow over a wider Middle East war. (PC: X)

Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated dramatically after Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli cities, killing 18 people. In retaliation, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Tehran residents “will soon pay the price,” accusing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of targeting civilians. Iran reported 230 deaths from earlier Israeli strikes on Quds Force command centres. Khamenei vowed to deliver "heavy blows" to Israel, sharing footage of missiles hitting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The conflict threatens to further destabilize the region, with humanitarian concerns mounting and crude oil prices spiking. International observers fear a deeper war could erupt. (PC: NDTV)

Congress Parliamentary Party Chief Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Sunday night due to stomach-related issues. According to a statement by Dr. Ajay Swaroop, Chairman of the hospital, Gandhi is stable and under observation in the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology. This marks the second such hospital visit this year, following her February admission for similar issues. Last week, she was also admitted to a Shimla hospital due to high blood pressure. Officials say this latest admission is precautionary. Doctors are closely monitoring the veteran Congress leader’s condition, and further updates are awaited.

The US Embassy in Israel sustained minor damage after Iran launched a missile strike amid escalating regional tensions. While no injuries were reported, the attack highlights growing instability in the Middle East. The missile strike followed recent confrontations between Iran and Israel, with Tehran responding to Israeli airstrikes in Syria. The US condemned Iran's actions, reaffirming its commitment to Israel's security. Officials confirmed that embassy operations continue normally despite slight structural damage. This incident underscores the fragile nature of diplomatic infrastructure in conflict zones and the potential risks to international personnel as geopolitical friction intensifies in the region.

After three days of Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Tehran residents say “nowhere feels safe.” Panic has gripped the capital, with long petrol queues and failed attempts to flee due to traffic. Many recall the Iran-Iraq war, but now there are no sirens—just sudden explosions. Over 128 people have died in Iran, while 10 Israelis were killed in Iranian missile retaliation. Locals express fear, stress, and uncertainty. “This is not our war,” said one woman. Israel's call for Iranians to rise for freedom hasn’t resonated, as most focus on survival amid destroyed homes, unstable internet, and fear of more bombings. (PC: Reuters, Getty Images)

Iranian IRGC general Mohsen Rezaei told state television on June 15 that Pakistan had assured Iran it would retaliate with a nuclear strike on Israel if Israel nuked Tehran. Rezaei said Islamabad “would also attack it with nuclear weapons”. He reiterated that Iran has undisclosed tactics and capabilities. Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaja Asif, speaking June 14, urged collective Muslim action and said Pakistan “stands behind Iran” at international forums. So far, no official Pakistani spokesperson has confirmed the nuclear threat. The statement follows Israel’s recent missile and drone strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear program, intensifying regional tensions .

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News on June 16, 2025, that Iran’s Islamic regime “marked” former U.S. President Donald Trump as “enemy number one” and plotted to assassinate him. Netanyahu credited Trump’s decisive actions abandoning the Iran nuclear deal, killing Qasem Soleimani, and vowing to prevent uranium enrichment as the trigger for Tehran’s hostility. He added that Iran also targeted Netanyahu personally. The Israeli PM used the revelation to justify recent military strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure amid what he called imminent existential threats from Iran’s weapons program. (PC: CNN & Daily Express)

Iran and Israel exchanged fresh missile strikes Sunday, marking the third day of intensifying conflict. Iran targeted Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem with drones and missiles, while Israel struck over 80 sites in Tehran, including the Ministry of Defense and nuclear-linked facilities. At least 128 Iranians and 10 Israelis—including children—have died. Civilians in Bat Yam and Tamra were among the dead, with hundreds injured. Israeli PM Netanyahu warned Tehran of a “very heavy price,” while Iran’s Foreign Minister insisted on the country’s right to self-defense. Meanwhile, Trump rejected a plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader. Both nations vowed further retaliation. (PC: BBC)