Israel-Iran conflict LIVE: We know where Iranian leader is, but won't kill him now: Trump
The post came shortly after Trump claimed the US has "complete control of the skies over Iran'
US President Donald Trump has issued a new statement on social media, declaring that the US knows the location of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but has chosen not to target him, at least now.
"We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding," Trump wrote. "He’s an easy target, but safe there, we won’t take him out (kill!), at least not yet. But we won’t tolerate missiles fired at civilians or U.S. troops. Our patience is running thin."
The post came shortly after he claimed the US has "complete and total control of the skies over Iran."
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Mossad headquarters hit?
Iran’s state-run news agency has published photos purportedly showing Israel’s Mossad intelligence headquarters engulfed in flames, as per reports. The agency, citing Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that Iranian missiles targeted the site in a precision strike.
The authenticity of the images and details of the alleged attack have not been independently verified. Israeli authorities have yet to respond to the claims.
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- 17 Jun 2025 9:38 AM IST
Indian Embassy in Iran issues Telegram Link, helpline numbers for Indian nationals
The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued helpline numbers and Telegram link for Indian nationals to get in touch for help.
The embassy specified that the link is only for Indian nationals who are in Iran.
“We request everyone in Iran to join the below given Telegram Link to receive updates on the situation from the Embassy. Kindly note that this Telegram Link is ONLY for those Indian Nationals who are currently in Iran. https://t.me/indiansiniran,” the embassy said in a post on X.
The embassy also urged Indians not to panic, exercise caution and contact embassy.
"Kindly provide your details at the following link: https://forms.gle/cCLrLyzFkS2AZYEM8... 2. Please remember, it is important not to panic, exercise due caution and maintain contact with the Embassy of India in Tehran," it added.
The embassy also issued several numbers for Indians to get in touch with its officials:
98 9128109115, 98 9128109109For WhatsApp: 98 901044557, 98 9015993320, 91 8086871709.Bandar Abbas: 98 9177699036 4. Zahedan: 98 9396356649
- 17 Jun 2025 8:42 AM IST
Iran claims it has busted alleged Mossad-linked drone factory in Tehran
Iran has claimed that it has busted a factory producing drones for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, in Tehran.
ARY News, quoting Iranian news agency IRNA, said that two Iranian authorities have also been arrested for working for Mossad during separate operations in Tehran and Alborz provinces.
Around 200 kg of explosives, components for 23 drones, launchers, and other technical equipment were reportedly seized from their possession.
- 17 Jun 2025 7:19 AM IST
Trump urges all of Tehran to evacuate 'immediately' in new social media post
US President Donald Trump on Monday posted on his social media site an ominous message calling for the immediate evacuation of the Iranian capital of Tehran while he's in Canada attending the G7 summit.
Trump had said more than once during the day that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. He emphasized that again in his social media post, writing “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.” He said Iran should have signed the deal' he told them to sign to prevent what he said was “a shame, and waste of human life," referring to Israel's attack last week.
Trump ended the post with, “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” Tehran is home to around 9.5 million people.
- 17 Jun 2025 7:18 AM IST
Airports close across Mideast as Israel-Iran conflict shuts down region's airspace
The dayslong attacks between the two bitter enemies have opened a new chapter in their turbulent recent history. Many in the region fear a wider conflict as they watch waves of attacks across their skies every night.
The conflict has forced most countries in the Middle East to close their airspace. Dozens of airports have stopped all flights or severely reduced operations, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded and others unable to flee the conflict or travel home.
Airport closures create massive domino, tens of thousands stranded “The domino effect here is massive,” said retired pilot and aviation safety expert John Cox, who said the disruptions will have a huge price tag.
“You've got thousands of passengers suddenly that are not where they're supposed to be, crews that are not where they are supposed to be, airplanes that are not where they're supposed to be,” he said.
- 17 Jun 2025 7:16 AM IST
Trump to depart G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of intensifying
US President Donald Trump is abruptly leaving the Group of Seven summit, departing a day early Monday as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies and the US leader has declared that Tehran should be evacuated “immediately.” World leaders had gathered in Canada with the specific goal of helping to defuse a series of global pressure points, only to be disrupted by a showdown over Iran's nuclear program that could escalate in dangerous and uncontrollable ways. Israel launched an aerial bombardment campaign against Iran four days ago.
At the summit, Trump warned that Tehran needs to curb its nuclear program before it's “too late.” He said Iranian leaders would “like to talk” but they had already had 60 days to reach an agreement on their nuclear ambitions and failed to do so before the Israeli aerial assault began. “They have to make a deal,” he said.
Asked what it would take for the US to get involved in the conflict militarily, Trump said Monday morning, “I don't want to talk about that.“ But by Monday afternoon, Trump warned ominously on social media, “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” Shortly after that, Trump decided to leave the summit and skip a series of Tuesday meetings that would address the ongoing war in Ukraine and global trade issues.
“Much was accomplished, but because of what's going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on social media.
