Live Blog Update| Israel attacks Iran
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16 June 2025 05:30 BST

Hello and welcome to Middle East Eye's live coverage as we track the latest developments after Israel launched strikes against Iran three days ago, marking a major escalation in regional tensions. 

  • Israel intensifies attacks on Iran, hitting Tehran and other regions for a third straight day.

  • Iran’s health ministry reports 224 killed, including IRGC intelligence chief Mohammad Kazemi and two generals.

  • Israeli strikes wound at least eight in Haifa and other areas, says Israel’s National Emergency Service.

  • Israeli army chief vows escalation – Eyal Zamir calls the operation "historic and unprecedented", aiming to "deliver a significant blow to an existential threat".

  • US stays out of conflict, says President Donald Trump: "We are not at this moment involved," but urges a swift deal.

  • G7 may push for diplomacy – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the upcoming summit could agree on measures to de-escalate tensions.