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how will the region, first of all.. and the world at large, deal with the fallout from a vacuum in Iran (should they fall) ?
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depends on how that fall will take shape. They could just sign that deal with Trump, that could delay the inevitable.
But either way, Iran as we knew it a couple of weeks ago, proud and cocky, is gone.
This is even more embarrassing than losing their president in a helicoper crash and being unable to find his corpse
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Missiles fired from Iran: Israeli army
The Israeli army has confirmed that missiles were fired from Iran, prompting its defence systems to intercept the incoming threats around 10:30pm (Bangladesh time) on Wednesday, UNB reports citing AL Jazeera. According to the media outlet, the Israeli army instructed residents across Israel to tak
Missiles fired from Iran: Israeli army
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Jun 18, 2025 23:13
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Jun 18, 2025 23:13
The Israeli army has confirmed that missiles were fired from Iran, prompting its defence systems to intercept the incoming threats around 10:30pm (Bangladesh time) on Wednesday, UNB reports citing AL Jazeera.
According to the media outlet, the Israeli army instructed residents across Israel to take shelter immediately.
Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has declined to comment on whether Washington plans to launch a direct attack on Iran.
During a Senate committee hearing, when asked by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen if military action was under consideration, Hegseth responded, “Most of what I can say I would reserve for a classified setting.”
He also said, “Maximum force protection is being maintained at all times” to ensure the safety of US troops overseas, reports BBC.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump also said, "I may do it, I may not do it," when asked whether the US would get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict.
On the other hand, Navigational data verified by Al Jazeera shows two planes registered with Iran’s government have landed in Oman’s capital.
A third plane registered with Iran’s privately owned Meraj Airlines also landed in Muscat.
Iran’s government has not released details on any official trip to Oman, which served as a mediator in US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
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Jun 18, 2025 23:13
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Jun 18, 2025 23:13
The Israeli army has confirmed that missiles were fired from Iran, prompting its defence systems to intercept the incoming threats around 10:30pm (Bangladesh time) on Wednesday, UNB reports citing AL Jazeera.
According to the media outlet, the Israeli army instructed residents across Israel to take shelter immediately.
Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has declined to comment on whether Washington plans to launch a direct attack on Iran.
During a Senate committee hearing, when asked by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen if military action was under consideration, Hegseth responded, “Most of what I can say I would reserve for a classified setting.”
He also said, “Maximum force protection is being maintained at all times” to ensure the safety of US troops overseas, reports BBC.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump also said, "I may do it, I may not do it," when asked whether the US would get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict.
On the other hand, Navigational data verified by Al Jazeera shows two planes registered with Iran’s government have landed in Oman’s capital.
A third plane registered with Iran’s privately owned Meraj Airlines also landed in Muscat.
Iran’s government has not released details on any official trip to Oman, which served as a mediator in US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
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'I may do it, I may not do it': Trump on Iran strikes
After joking with workers on the South Lawn of the White House, US president Donald Trump delivered brief remarks to the White House press "pool", which initially focused on the the US economy and interest rates and debt, reports BBC. He quickly dismissed any questions about US involvement i
'I may do it, I may not do it': Trump on Iran strikes
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Jun 18, 2025 22:53
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Jun 18, 2025 22:55
After joking with workers on the South Lawn of the White House, US president Donald Trump delivered brief remarks to the White House press "pool", which initially focused on the the US economy and interest rates and debt, reports BBC.
He quickly dismissed any questions about US involvement in Iran, according to the report.
"I can't say that," he said.
"I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I want to do. But I can say this: Iran's got a lot of trouble and wants to negotiate."
He then repeated his assertion - made several times in recent days - that Iran should have been more willing to negotiate before Israel struck, as per the BBC report.
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Jun 18, 2025 22:53
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Jun 18, 2025 22:55
After joking with workers on the South Lawn of the White House, US president Donald Trump delivered brief remarks to the White House press "pool", which initially focused on the the US economy and interest rates and debt, reports BBC.
He quickly dismissed any questions about US involvement in Iran, according to the report.
"I can't say that," he said.
"I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I want to do. But I can say this: Iran's got a lot of trouble and wants to negotiate."
He then repeated his assertion - made several times in recent days - that Iran should have been more willing to negotiate before Israel struck, as per the BBC report.
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Israel launches airlift to bring home stranded citizens after Iran strikes
Israel on Wednesday launched a phased airlift operation to bring home its citizens, after the country’s military strike on Iran closed air space across the Middle East, leaving tens of thousands of Israelis stuck overseas. The first rescue flight, operated by national carrier El Al, touched
Israel launches airlift to bring home stranded citizens after Iran strikes
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Jun 18, 2025 18:40
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Jun 18, 2025 18:40
A drone photo shows the damage over residential homes at the impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel Jun 16, 2025. Photo : REUTERS/Moshe Mizrahi
Israel on Wednesday launched a phased airlift operation to bring home its citizens, after the country’s military strike on Iran closed air space across the Middle East, leaving tens of thousands of Israelis stuck overseas.
The first rescue flight, operated by national carrier El Al, touched down at Tel Aviv Airport early Wednesday morning, returning passengers from Larnaca, Cyprus.
Worldwide, Israel’s transport ministry estimates that more than 50,000 Israelis, stranded after airlines halted flights to the country, are trying to come home.
Foreign citizens have also been fleeing Iran overland. China started evacuating its citizens from Tehran to Turkmenistan by overland bus on Tuesday. Hundreds of other foreign nationals fled to neighbouring Armenia and Azerbaijan.
El Al has said repatriation flights are already scheduled from Athens, Rome, Milan, Paris, Budapest and London. Smaller carriers Arkia and Israir are also taking part.
“We are very emotional about receiving the first rescue flight as part of ‘Safe Return’,” Transportation Minister Miri Regev told the captain of the arriving El Al flight before it landed.
While many Israelis want to come back, around 38,000 tourists are stranded in Israel, with much of the country in lockdown, and all the museums and holy sites closed.
The Tourism Ministry said on Wednesday it would start coordinating flights out, while around 1,500 Americans on a Jewish heritage programme were evacuated to Cyprus via a cruise ship, which will now sail back with Israeli citizens aboard.
“We didn’t sleep for nights on end. We are all very exhausted and it’s a sigh of relief,” said Dorian, 20, from New York, after he had disembarked.
“In Israel, I was very afraid. I was never used to anything like that. Sirens, missiles, or anything like that. New York is pretty much very safe and this was new to me.”
Iran has fired more than 400 ballistic missiles at Israel since Friday, triggering air raid sirens and a rush to bunkers.
At least 24 people, all civilians, have died so far in the strikes, according to Israeli authorities.
Iranian officials have reported at least 224 deaths, mostly civilians, though that toll has not been updated for days.
CYPRUS HUB
Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport has been closed to passenger traffic since Israel launched its pre-dawn attack on Friday and commercial aircraft are sitting out the war in foreign air fields.
The Airports Authority reinforced staffing on Wednesday to ensure arriving passengers left the airport quickly. Relatives were advised to avoid travelling to pick up family members for security reasons.
The airlift is being carried out in stages, based on risk levels and security assessments, a spokesperson for the Airports Authority said.
Large numbers of Israelis seeking to get home have converged on Cyprus, the European Union member state closest to Israel. Flights from the coastal city of Larnaca to Tel Aviv take 50 minutes.
Nine flights were expected to depart Cyprus on Wednesday for Haifa, and four for Tel Aviv, carrying about 1,000 people, sources at Cypriot airport operator Hermes said.
Cruise operator Mano Maritime, whose “Crown Iris” ship carries 2,000 passengers, has said it will make two crossings from Cyprus to Israel’s Mediterranean port city of Haifa.
REUTERS
Published :
Jun 18, 2025 18:40
Updated :
Jun 18, 2025 18:40
A drone photo shows the damage over residential homes at the impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel Jun 16, 2025. Photo : REUTERS/Moshe Mizrahi
Israel on Wednesday launched a phased airlift operation to bring home its citizens, after the country’s military strike on Iran closed air space across the Middle East, leaving tens of thousands of Israelis stuck overseas.
The first rescue flight, operated by national carrier El Al, touched down at Tel Aviv Airport early Wednesday morning, returning passengers from Larnaca, Cyprus.
Worldwide, Israel’s transport ministry estimates that more than 50,000 Israelis, stranded after airlines halted flights to the country, are trying to come home.
Foreign citizens have also been fleeing Iran overland. China started evacuating its citizens from Tehran to Turkmenistan by overland bus on Tuesday. Hundreds of other foreign nationals fled to neighbouring Armenia and Azerbaijan.
El Al has said repatriation flights are already scheduled from Athens, Rome, Milan, Paris, Budapest and London. Smaller carriers Arkia and Israir are also taking part.
“We are very emotional about receiving the first rescue flight as part of ‘Safe Return’,” Transportation Minister Miri Regev told the captain of the arriving El Al flight before it landed.
While many Israelis want to come back, around 38,000 tourists are stranded in Israel, with much of the country in lockdown, and all the museums and holy sites closed.
The Tourism Ministry said on Wednesday it would start coordinating flights out, while around 1,500 Americans on a Jewish heritage programme were evacuated to Cyprus via a cruise ship, which will now sail back with Israeli citizens aboard.
“We didn’t sleep for nights on end. We are all very exhausted and it’s a sigh of relief,” said Dorian, 20, from New York, after he had disembarked.
“In Israel, I was very afraid. I was never used to anything like that. Sirens, missiles, or anything like that. New York is pretty much very safe and this was new to me.”
Iran has fired more than 400 ballistic missiles at Israel since Friday, triggering air raid sirens and a rush to bunkers.
At least 24 people, all civilians, have died so far in the strikes, according to Israeli authorities.
Iranian officials have reported at least 224 deaths, mostly civilians, though that toll has not been updated for days.
CYPRUS HUB
Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport has been closed to passenger traffic since Israel launched its pre-dawn attack on Friday and commercial aircraft are sitting out the war in foreign air fields.
The Airports Authority reinforced staffing on Wednesday to ensure arriving passengers left the airport quickly. Relatives were advised to avoid travelling to pick up family members for security reasons.
The airlift is being carried out in stages, based on risk levels and security assessments, a spokesperson for the Airports Authority said.
Large numbers of Israelis seeking to get home have converged on Cyprus, the European Union member state closest to Israel. Flights from the coastal city of Larnaca to Tel Aviv take 50 minutes.
Nine flights were expected to depart Cyprus on Wednesday for Haifa, and four for Tel Aviv, carrying about 1,000 people, sources at Cypriot airport operator Hermes said.
Cruise operator Mano Maritime, whose “Crown Iris” ship carries 2,000 passengers, has said it will make two crossings from Cyprus to Israel’s Mediterranean port city of Haifa.
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Israel says its jets ‘destroyed Iran’s internal security headquarters’
Defence Minister Israel Katz has just claimed that Israeli jets “destroyed the Iranian regime’s internal security headquarters”, Al Jazeera reports. Earlier, according to the report, Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the air force was carrying out raids on military targets
Israel says its jets ‘destroyed Iran’s internal security headquarters’
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Jun 18, 2025 20:25
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Jun 18, 2025 20:25
Representational image: Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Photo : Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Defence Minister Israel Katz has just claimed that Israeli jets “destroyed the Iranian regime’s internal security headquarters”, Al Jazeera reports.
Earlier, according to the report, Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the air force was carrying out raids on military targets around Tehran.
FE ONLINE DESK
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Jun 18, 2025 20:25
Updated :
Jun 18, 2025 20:25
Representational image: Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Photo : Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Defence Minister Israel Katz has just claimed that Israeli jets “destroyed the Iranian regime’s internal security headquarters”, Al Jazeera reports.
Earlier, according to the report, Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the air force was carrying out raids on military targets around Tehran.
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