Live Blog Update| Israel attacks Iran
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19 June 2025 05:33 BST

Hello and welcome to Middle East Eye's live coverage as we track the latest developments following Israel's strikes on Iran, now entering their sixth day and marking a major escalation in regional tensions.

  • Israeli forces claim strike on Iran's security HQ in Tehran, with additional explosions reported in Karaj and near Payam airport

  • Missile sirens sound across central Israel as Iranian projectiles are launched; Israeli military reports successful interceptions

  • Trump remains non-committal on US involvement: "I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do," the US president stated

  • Khamenei warns against US intervention: Iran's Supreme Leader vows resistance against "imposed war", threatening "irreparable consequences" if America joins attacks

  • Putin calls for de-escalation after discussing safety of Russian workers in Iran with Israeli officials