Iran-Israel conflict LIVE: More than 400 killed since start of war, says Iran
'War-like situation' enters second week but no end in sight despite diplomatic efforts by top European nations; at least 430 people dead, 3,500 injured in Iran
Hours of talks aimed at de-escalating fighting between Israel and Iran failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough as the war entered its second week with a fresh round of strikes between the two adversaries.
European ministers and Iran's top diplomat met for four hours Friday in Geneva, as President Donald Trump continued to weigh U.S. military involvement and worries rose over potential strikes on nuclear reactors.
European officials expressed hope for future negotiations, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he was open to further dialogue while emphasizing that Tehran had no interest in negotiating with the U.S. while Israel continued attacking.
“Iran is ready to consider diplomacy if aggression ceases and the aggressor is held accountable for its committed crimes,” he told reporters.
No date was set for the next round of talks.
Netanyahu warns of longer fight
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel's military operation in Iran would continue “for as long as it takes” to eliminate what he called the existential threat of Iran's nuclear programme and arsenal of ballistic missiles. Israel's top general echoed the warning, saying the Israeli military was ready “for a prolonged campaign.” But Netanyahu's goal could be out of reach without U.S. help.
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Iran confirms arresting German cyclist on espionage charges
In an apparent bid to pressurise Germany amid its military conflict with Israel, for the first time, Iran acknowledged that it had detained a German cyclist on espionage charges. Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency released the footage of unnamed cyclist’s arrest.
Although the report did not reveal where the arrest took place, it stated that the cyclist was detained in the Markazi province, where Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor is located, reported AP.
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India to evacuate Nepali nationals stranded in Iran
India on Saturday assured Nepal that it will evacuate its nationals currently stranded in Iran amid its conflict with Israel.
According to a statement by Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba’s secretariat, she requested the Indian government to rescue 16 Nepalese nationals who were stranded in Iran.
Foreign Minister Deuba requested the Indian government, through Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, to include the Nepali nationals in Iran during the evacuation of Indians from Iran.
Deuba took to X to thank External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for India’s swift assistance.
“Thank you @DrSJaishankar for India's swift assistance in helping to evacuate Nepali nationals from Iran. India's support in Nepal's evacuation efforts is a reflection of the strength of Nepal-India ties,” Deuba wrote.
Earlier, the Indian mission in Iran said that it would help in evacuating nationals of Nepal and Sri Lanka following requests from their respective governments.
“On request of the Governments of Nepal and Sri Lanka, the Indian Embassy’s evacuation efforts in Iran will also cover Citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka,” the Indian Embassy said.
Deuba also instructed Nepal’s Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, to coordinate with the Indian authorities concerned to facilitate the evacuation.
Of the 16 Nepali nationals, five are currently in Iranian prisons due to immigration-related offences, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, adding, efforts are underway to secure their release and repatriation as part of the evacuation process. PTI
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"I am demanding: Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, and it is up to it to provide every assurance that its intentions are peaceful,” Macron posted on X, adding he is "convinced there is a way out of the war and to avoid greater dangers".
"We will accelerate the negotiations led by France and its European partners with Iran,” he said.
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Israel conducting airstrikes on military infrastructure in southwest Iran
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TN govt sets up control room in Delhi to help Tamils in Israel, Iran
The Tamil Nadu government has set up control rooms to assist Tamils stranded in Israel and Iran.Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed the officials to take immediate steps to extend all possible help through the Indian embassy to the Tamils living in those countries.A 24-hour control room has been opened at the Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi with helpline numbers: 011 24193300 and mobile number: 9289516712 and email: [email protected], [email protected] to provide assistance, says a release.It says the CM has instructed the Commissionerate of Rehabilitation and welfare of Non-Resident Tamils department officials to be in touch with the Tamils living in the two countries.“Indians have started returning home from Iran with the assistance of the Indian External Affairs Ministry. The work to identify the Tamils who would return and also their safe return has been expedited,” the release says.A round-the-clock helpline has been established at the Commissionerate of Rehabilitation and welfare of Non-Resident Tamils office here with the following numbers: 1800 309 3793, +91 8069009901 / 08069009901, +91 8069009900 / 08069009900 (Missed Call) and email: [email protected] / [email protected], it stated.The government urged the stranded people to follow instructions from the Indian embassy in their areas and remain safe.
