Israel-Iran conflict live updates: Iran has launched missiles targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar and another in Iraq, in what it describes as retaliation for the recent American airstrikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend.
FP News Desk June 24, 2025
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Emergency personnel work at an impact site following a missile attack from Iran on Israel,amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tel Aviv, Israel. Reuters
The Israeli military has confirmed that its air force has launched a series of airstrikes on western Iran, marking its first direct strikes since the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said the Israeli Air Force (IAF) targeted military sites in western Iran, including missile launchers poised to fire at Israeli territory and Iranian armed forces personnel.
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June 24, 2025, 14:16:22 (IST)
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'We will strike with force', Israeli military says after Iran violates ceasefire
Israeli militarys Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, has said that in light of the grave violation of the ceasefire by the Iranian regime, we will strike with force. Iran had launched two ballistic missiles at Israel shortly after a ceasefire with Tehran was announced.
June 24, 2025, 13:53:31 (IST)
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Israel to continue Tehran strikes after Irans 'utter violation' of ceasefire
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Israel will respond with force to what he called Irans utter violation of the ceasefire declared by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Katz added that he has instructed the Israel Defense Forces, in coordination with the Prime Minister, to continue intensive strikes in Tehran targeting regime assets and terror infrastructure.
June 24, 2025, 13:43:50 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israel vows powerful response on Tehran after Iran violates ceasefire
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to launch powerful strikes against regime targets in Tehran in response to Irans missile attacks, which he said violate the ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump.
In light of Irans complete violation of the ceasefire and missile launches toward Israel, I have instructed the IDF, in coordination with the Prime Minister, to continue intense operations targeting regime sites and terror infrastructure in Tehran, Katz told Israeli media.
June 24, 2025, 13:35:12 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: IRGC commander warns US of 'historic lesson' if aggression repeated
Major General Mohammad Pakpour, chief commander of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has warned the United States that any renewed act of aggression will be met with a historic lesson from the Islamic Republic.
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June 24, 2025, 13:33:07 (IST)
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Air raid sirens sound in northern Israel hours after ceasefire with Iran
Air raid sirens blared across northern Israel on Tuesday after the army warned of incoming missiles from Iran, just hours after both countries agreed to a ceasefire.
Israeli media earlier reported that a test ceasefire was in place until 7 pm local time, during which Israel would refrain from launching any military operations. The government said it would assess Tehrans response before committing to a longer-term truce.
June 24, 2025, 13:15:03 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israel detects fresh barrage of missiles from Iran despite ceasefire
The Israeli military has reported an incoming barrage of missiles from Iran targeting northern Israel, according to spokespersons.
This comes despite the earlier announcement that a ceasefire between the two countries had gone into effect Tuesday morning.
June 24, 2025, 13:13:10 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: European stocks surge after Israel agrees to ceasefire with Iran
European stock markets opened higher on Tuesday after Israel announced it had accepted a bilateral ceasefire with Iran, proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Frankfurt DAX jumped 1.9 per cent, Pariss CAC 40 gained 1.7 per cent, and Londons FTSE 100 rose 0.5% in early trading.
June 24, 2025, 13:03:59 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Iran accused of detaining journalists family over war coverage
Iran has been accused of detaining the family members of a journalist working for the London-based Farsi news outlet Iran International, in what the channel described as retaliation for its coverage of the ongoing conflict with Israel.
The network condemned the move as an appalling act of hostage-taking aimed at pressuring the journalist to resign.This deeply reprehensible tactic marks a dangerous escalation in the regimes ruthless campaign to silence dissent and suppress independent journalism, the outlet said in a statement.
June 24, 2025, 13:00:01 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: German chancellor welcomes Israel-Iran ceasefire
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Iran and called on both sides to uphold the agreement.If this ceasefire succeeds after the decisive US military strikes against Irans nuclear facilities, it is a very good development, Merz wrote on X.
June 24, 2025, 12:55:55 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israeli forces remains on high alert despite ceasefire with Iran
A senior Israeli defense official said the countries Air Force and Army remain on high alert due to the ongoing threat from Iran, despite a ceasefire being reached between the two nations following US intervention on Tuesday.
June 24, 2025, 12:45:48 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Death toll in Beersheba missile strike rises to five
The death toll from Iranian ballistic missile attacks on the southern Israeli city of Beersheba has climbed to five, local media reported. Authorities confirmed the update after rescuers recovered another body from the rubble of a building that took a direct hit.
June 24, 2025, 12:37:01 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israeli strike killed nuclear scientist before, says Iranian media
Iranian state media reported that an Israeli airstrike carried out shortly before the ceasefire took effect resulted in the death of a nuclear scientist.
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June 24, 2025, 12:32:01 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israeli minister says ceasefire follows removal of immediate existential threat
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has claimed that Israel's crushing victory over Iran led to the elimination of what he called an immediate existential threat. His remarks came shortly after the announcement of a ceasefire between the two countries.
June 24, 2025, 12:24:53 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israel reopens airspace as ceasefire takes effect
Israel has reopened its airspace to inbound flights after a ceasefire came into effect, the countries Civil Aviation Authority announced. The move comes hours after Iran launched several barrages of ballistic missiles at Israeli targets earlier in the day.
June 24, 2025, 12:11:54 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israel says it accepted ceasefire after 'tremendous success'
Israel has officially confirmed its agreement to US President Donald Trumps ceasefire proposal, citing major military achievements in Iran. In its first public statement on the truce, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus government said all objectives and more we're accomplished after nearly two weeks of strikes.
Israel has eliminated an immediate and dual existential threat both nuclear and ballistic, the statement said, adding that the IDF gained full aerial control over Tehrans skies, struck key regime targets, and severely weakened Irans military leadership.
June 24, 2025, 12:09:37 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israel reopens airspace as ceasefire with Iran takes effect
Israel's Civil Aviation Authority has reopened the countries airspace to incoming flights after it was temporarily closed due to multiple ballistic missile attacks launched by Iran earlier in the day. The move comes as a ceasefire between the two nations comes into effect.
June 24, 2025, 12:01:16 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Markets rally, oil tumbles as Iran-Israel ceasefire takes effect
Global markets surged and oil prices slumped on Tuesday after a ceasefire between Iran and Israel officially came into effect, easing fears of further conflict and supply disruptions.
The rally followed US President Donald Trumps announcement late Monday that both countries had agreed to end the 12-day war. He later confirmed the truce was in effect and urged both sides to uphold it.
Oil prices dropped over 3 per cent, extending Mondays 9 per cent slide after Irans limited strike on a US base suggested a de-escalation. With the threat to the Strait of Hormuz reduced, US crude fell to $65.96 a barrel its lowest level since June 11.
June 24, 2025, 11:47:20 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israel says it destroyed Irans missile launchers in latest airstrikes
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that its fighter jets have destroyed several surface-to-surface ballistic missile launchers in western Iran. According to the IDF, the launchers we're prepared for this mornings missile attack on Israel.
June 24, 2025, 11:37:09 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israeli forum warns ending Iran strikes without Gaza hostage deal would be 'grave diplomatic failure'
The Hostage and Missing Families Forum of Israel has cautioned that halting military operations against Iran without ensuring the return of hostages held in Gaza would amount to a grave diplomatic failure, according to the Times of Israel.
The group urged the government to extend the ceasefire to include Gaza and initiate urgent talks to secure the release of all hostages and bring an end to the war. Those who can broker a ceasefire with Iran can also end the war in Gaza, the forum said.
June 24, 2025, 11:28:45 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israeli media reports ceasefire with Iran, but no official confirmation yet
Israel's Channel 12 has reported that a ceasefire with Iran has come into effect following Tehrans ballistic missile attacks. However, the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not officially confirmed the truce.
June 24, 2025, 11:25:50 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Residents evacuate buildings in Beersheba after Iranian missile strikes
Following a barrage of ballistic missiles launched by Iran on Tuesday morning, residents in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba have begun evacuating buildings and moving to safer locations, according to the Associated Press.
June 24, 2025, 11:18:17 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israel reopens airspace to incoming flights
Israel has reopened its airspace to incoming flights following a temporary closure earlier in the day due to a barrage of ballistic missiles launched by Iran, the countries airport authority told Reuters.
June 24, 2025, 10:54:03 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire 'now in effect'
US President Donald Trump announced in a post on Truth Social that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now in effect. He urged both nations to respect the truce and avoid any violations going forward.
June 24, 2025, 10:48:07 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Iran says ceasefire for now after firing multiple missiles at Israel
Iranian state-run media announced that a ceasefire with Israel is now in effect, following the launch of five rounds of missiles before the 4 am deadline. Officials described the truce as a ceasefire for now, signaling a pause in hostilities but leaving room for future developments.
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June 24, 2025, 10:34:05 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Drones strike radar systems at two Iraqi military bases amid regional tensions
Unidentified drones hit radar systems at two Iraqi military bases early Tuesday, hours after Iran launched missiles at a US base in Qatar in retaliation for American strikes on its nuclear sites, security sources told AFP.
The first drone targeted the radar system at Taji base, north of Baghdad. Later, another drone hit the radar at Imam Ali airbase in southern Iraqs Dhi Qar province.
A separate drone reportedly fell in the Radwaniya district, near a US military base west of Baghdad International Airport, where American forces are stationed as part of the anti-jihadist coalition.
June 24, 2025, 10:27:13 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israeli man seriously injured in bomb shelter amid Iranian missile barrage, say medics
A man has been seriously injured while sheltering in a bomb shelter in northern Israel during a barrage of missile attacks launched by Iran, according to Israeli medical officials.
June 24, 2025, 10:07:35 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Tehran says final missile launched before ceasefire took effect
Iran has said its last missile targeting Israel was fired before the ceasefire officially came into effect, following US President Donald Trumps announcement of a truce between the two countries.
June 24, 2025, 09:57:46 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Sirens sound in Haifa, central Israel after Iran launches six ballistic missiles
Air raid sirens we're activated in Haifa and across central Israel after the Israeli military reported that Iran had launched six ballistic missiles toward the country.
The latest wave of attacks comes amid ongoing uncertainty over a proposed ceasefire between the two nations.
June 24, 2025, 09:46:32 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Trump heads to NATO summit after announcing Israel-Iran ceasefire
US President Donald Trump is heading to the NATO summit in The Hague, where his surprise announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is expected to dominate discussions.
Originally, Trumps appearance was set to highlight a historic increase in military spending by NATO allies, a move he has touted as a diplomatic win.
However, focus has now shifted to his recent decision to order strikes on three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities and the subsequent claim of a complete and total ceasefire between Tehran and Tel Aviv.
The strikes and ceasefire announcement have overshadowed the summits original agenda, as tensions continue to ripple through the international community. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte avoided direct comment, even as protests erupted in The Hague over the conflict.
June 24, 2025, 09:27:51 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Air India halts flights to Europe, key US and Canada routes amid Middle East tensions
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Air India has temporarily suspended its flight operations to Europe and five major destinations in the United States and Canada.
Additionally, flights operated by Air India Express and IndiGo to the Middle East have been affected, with some being diverted for safety reasons.
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June 24, 2025, 09:14:24 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Sirens sound in central Israel as Iran launches fresh missile attack amid ceasefire uncertainty
Sirens blared across central and southern Israel on Tuesday morning as the Israeli military detected a fourth missile attack launched from Iran.
The renewed assault comes amid continued uncertainty over the status of a ceasefire deal, which US President Donald Trump claimed had been reached between Israel and Iran. Neither country has officially confirmed the agreement.
June 24, 2025, 09:06:45 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Iran state media declares ceasefire, calls Qatar base strike a 'success'
Irans state broadcaster IRINN has announced a ceasefire in hostilities with Israel, claiming it was imposed following what it described as a successful missile strike on a US base in Qatar late Monday around 10 PM IST.
June 24, 2025, 09:02:40 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: 3 killed in missile strike on southern Israel, says emergency services
Three people we're killed after a missile hit a residential building in the southern Israeli city of Beer Sheva, according to Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA).
Six others sustained light to moderate injuries and are receiving treatment.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the missiles were launched from Iran and instructed residents to take shelter immediately.
June 24, 2025, 08:57:44 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Oil prices fall further as Iranian media confirms ceasefire with Israel
Oil prices continued to drop during Tuesdays trading in Asia after Iranian state media confirmed a ceasefire deal, easing fears of further disruptions in global supply.
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by 2 per cent to $67.13 per barrelits lowest in nearly two weeks. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped 1.8 per cent to $67.17 a barrel.
The decline follows US President Donald Trumps Monday night announcement of a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel. On Tuesday, Iranian state media said a ceasefire had been imposed on the enemy.
Just a day earlier, oil prices had plunged more than 7 per cent after Iran launched limited missile strikes at US bases in Qatar. WTI crude fell 7.2 per cent to close at $68.51 a barrelthe biggest one-day drop since Aprilwhile Brent settled at $71.48, down 7.2 per cent, marking its steepest drop since August 2022.
June 24, 2025, 08:45:56 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Missile hits residential building in southern Israel, say authorities
A missile struck a residential building in the southern Israeli city of Beer Sheva, Israeli authorities confirmed Tuesday morning local time.
Photos shared by Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) show debris scattered around the building and emergency crews responding to the blast.
June 24, 2025, 08:36:19 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: US Democrats introduce resolution to curb Trumps military action against Iran
Three Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives introduced a war powers resolution on Monday aimed at limiting President Donald Trumps use of military force against Iran. The move comes in response to Trumps recent airstrikes on Irans nuclear sites over the weekend.
However, with Trumps Republican Party holding the majority in both the House and Senate, the resolution is unlikely to pass both chambers.
Tensions escalated further after Iran launched a retaliatory strike on a US base in Qatar. The conflict between Israel and Iran began on June 13, following an Israeli strike on its regional rival, adding to the regions instability already heightened by the war in Gaza since October 2023.
June 24, 2025, 08:28:53 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Sirens sound across central and southern Israel amid renewed Iranian attack
Missile sirens we're heard across central and southern Israel on Tuesday morning following a fresh alert from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) about another missile attack launched by Iran.
Residents in the affected areas have been instructed to return to emergency shelters. Earlier, civilians had been allowed to leave shelters as expectations grew that Iranian strikes had ended.
June 24, 2025, 08:08:37 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Trump doubles down on ceasefire claim, says Israel and Iran "came to me and said peace"
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been reached, stating that both nations approached him seeking peace.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously, and said, PEACE! I knew the time was NOW. The World, and the Middle East, are the real WINNERS!
He added that both countries have much to gain if they stay on the path of righteousness and truth, and predicted a future filled with love, peace, and prosperity for Israel and Iran.
June 24, 2025, 08:05:09 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Sirens sound across Israel as military detects missile launches from Iran
The Israeli military has confirmed that missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel early Tuesday, triggering air raid sirens in several parts of the country.
In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel.
The IDF added that its air force is currently working to intercept the missiles and neutralize the threat.
The alert came just hours after Irans Foreign Minister suggested that hostilities could end, saying Iran would stop its military response if Israel halted strikes by 4 am Tehran time.
June 24, 2025, 07:52:46 (IST)
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Israel Iran Conflict LIVE: Israeli military says Iran launched fresh missiles attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel shortly ago, even as both sides were weighing a possible ceasefire to end hostilities between Tehran and Tel Aviv.
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Israel and Irans air war entered a second week on Friday and European officials sought to draw Tehran back to the negotiating table after President Donald Trump said any decision on potential US involvement would be made within two weeks.
Iran has launched a fresh wave of attacks against Israel, with missiles targeting the southern city of Beersheba, where a hospital was struck yesterday. The air strikes reportedly hit a tech park in the city and fires we're reported near a Microsoft office.
Meanwhile, Israeli air attacks have killed 639 people in Iran, said the Human Rights Activists News Agency. Those killed include the militarys top echelon and nuclear scientists. Israel has said at least two dozen Israeli civilians have died in Iranian missile attacks. Reuters could not independently verify the death toll from either side.
British, German and French foreign ministers will meet their Iranian counterpart Abbas Argachi in Geneva for nuclear talks, in a first diplomatic sit-down between Europe and Iran as Trump weighs US involvement.
Israel has targeted nuclear sites and missile capabilities, and sought to shatter the government of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Western and regional officials.
Are we targeting the downfall of the regime? That may be a result, but its up to the Iranian people to rise for their freedom, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping both condemned Israel and agreed that de-escalation is needed, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
The role of the United States remained uncertain. Lammy also met Trumps special envoy to the region, Steve Witkoff, on Thursday in Washington, and said they had discussed a possible deal.
With inputs from Reuters
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