Operation Rising Lion

• Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 13 Jun 2025
• PM Netanyahu addresses the Iranian people Israel - Prime Minister 13 Jun 2025-- "To the proud people of Iran, We are in the midst of one of the greatest military operations in history, Operation Rising Lion."
• Israel's operation in Iran - statement by President Herzog Israel MFA 13 Jun 2025 -- "Israel has the inherent right and the solemn duty to defend itself—and will always do so with determination and clarity. We sincerely hope that this will change the trajectory of our region towards a more peaceful and prosperous future."
• FM Sa'ar speaks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot Israel MFA 13 Jun 2025
• FM Sa'ar speaks with the foreign ministers of Germany and Italy Israel MFA 13 Jun 2025
• The IDF has Launched a Preemptive Strike Against Iran's Nuclear Program Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• The announcement by the Commander of the Home Front Command, MG Rafi Milo Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• The announcement by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• Head of the Intelligence Directorate, Major General Shlomi Binder, in the Israeli Air Force Underground Command Center Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• The IDF Continues Commander of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, From the IAF's Underground Operations Centerto Strike Targets in Iran Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• The Head of the Operations Directorate, MG Oded Basiuk, held a situational assessment today with the Commander of the Northern Corps Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• The Statement By the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• IDF reveals the Iranian plan to destroy Israel Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• Information on the Iranian Nuclear Project Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• The IDF Eliminated the Three Most Senior Military Commanders of the Iranian Regime Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• The IDF Has Completed a Large-Scale Strike Against the Aerial Defense Array of the Iranian Regime in Western Iran Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• The IDF Struck Iran's Largest Uranium Enrichment Site in the Natanz Area Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• The IDF Eliminated the Commander of the Air Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• The IDF Completed a Series of Strikes Against the Iranian Regime's Surface-to-Surface Missile Array Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• The IDF Struck the Nuclear Site in the Isfahan Area Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin-June 13, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin-June 13, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin-June 13, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 13 Jun 2025
• Iran-Israel tensions escalate after Israel hits nuclear sites, military leadership Global Times 13 Jun 2025 -- The Middle East has once again become the focus of global attention, after Israel launched unprecedented strikes on Iran, and Tehran vowed to retaliate. In the face of the danger of escalating tensions, various parties, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar on Friday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets earlier in the day, while world leaders urged restraint in Iran-Israel escalation.
• More explosions are heard in Iran IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- More explosions were heard in and near the capital, Tehran, late on Friday afternoon.
• Top Iranian military commanders and civilian figures are assassinated in Israeli strikes IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri, Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I.R.G.C.) Major General Hossein Salami, and other military and civilian figures have been assassinated in Israeli strikes in Tehran.
• Israeli Strikes Hit Iranian Capital, IDF Says Attacked Nuclear & Military Officials Sputnik 13 Jun 2025 -- The Axios news portal reported Thursday citing sources that the Israeli Air Force had struck targets in Iran.
• Iran destroys two Israeli F-35 fighter jets IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- The Air Defense Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army successfully shot down and destroyed two Israeli F-35 fighter jets and a large number of their micro air vehicles.
• Armed Forces start pounding Israel IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- Israel began feeling Iran's wrath on Friday evening as the Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces started a wave of strikes on Israel.
• New wave of Iranian missile strikes rocks Zionist entity, causing chaos and casualties Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- In a fresh wave, a series of Iranian missile strikes have hit multiple locations across the occupied Palestinian territories, causing extensive damage and casualties, according to reports.
• At least 150 Israeli targets hit during Op. True Promise III: Senior IRGC official Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- A senior Iranian military official says at least 150 targets were struck during the retaliatory operation against the Israeli regime, including several critically strategic military bases.
• Pezeshkian vows Zionist regime's aggression will be met with appropriate response IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone conversation described the Israeli regime's strikes on Iran as a blatant violation of international law, emphasizing that this aggression will be met with an appropriate response.
• In televised message to nation, Leader says life will turn bleak for Israel IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Israeli regime will not be able to walk away from the Friday strikes on Iran unharmed.
• I.R.G.C.'s new chief: Gates of hell will soon open to the Israeli regime IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- The new commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I.R.G.C.) says the force will soon unleash hell on the Israeli regime in response to unprovoked strikes on Iranian territory.
• Foreign Minister Araqchi urges E.U. to condemn Israeli strikes as criminal act IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has termed Israeli attacks on Iranian territory as flagrant violations of international law, noting that Iran expects the European Union to condemn the Israeli criminal strikes.
• Araqchi: Israeli attacks are tantamount to declaration of war against Iran IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in a letter to the United Nations has stressed that the international community must not allow the Israeli crimes to go unpunished, adding that the U.N. Security Council and the Secretary-General must condemn them immediately and unequivocally and take action.
• U.S. is complicit in Israeli strikes on Iran: Leader's top aide IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs, has released a statement announcing that the United States is complicit in Israeli strikes.
• I.R.G.C. says will respond to Israeli attacks at the proper time and place IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- The public relations office of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (I.R.G.C.) has announced that the Zionist regime of Israel and its regional and international supporters will undoubtedly receive a proportionate and decisive response at an appropriate time and place of its choosing.
• President Pezeshkian: Iran will make Israel regret its folly IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the Israeli attack on Iranian soil and killing many civilians, saying that Iran will not remain silent in the face of this crime and will make the enemy regret its foolish act.
• Leader appoints new top military brass IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed new top military commanders.
• Pezeshkian administration: Iran will write the ending to this story IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- The administration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has released a statement, announcing that Iran will avenge the blood of every single individual killed in Israeli strikes on Friday.
• Armed Forces: Iran's response will be crushing IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- The General Staff of the Islamic Republic Armed Forces says Iran's response to the Israeli regime's strikes on Iranian territory will be crushing.
• Iran's supreme leader warn Israel of harsh punishment following Israeli airstrikes People's Daily 13 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Friday that Israel will receive harsh punishment following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets earlier in the day.
• New IRGC Head Promises to Open 'Gates of Hell' for Israel After Its Strikes on Iran Sputnik 13 Jun 2025 -- The new head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Mohammad Pakpour said on Friday that he promises to open the "gates of hell" for Israel after its attacks on Iran.
• Iran calls on UN Security Council to hold Israeli regime accountable for its crimes Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, addressed an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Saturday following the Israeli military aggression against the Islamic Republic.
• IRGC says its missiles struck 'sources of Israeli aggression' in retaliatory operation Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- In its latest update, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) provided further details on the Islamic Republic's retaliatory operation against the occupied Palestinian territories, launched in response to early Friday morning Israeli aggression.
• 'Unprecedented destruction' in Tel Aviv following True Promise III: Israeli media Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Israeli media, citing regime officials, report "unprecedented destruction" in Tel Aviv following Iran's successful retaliatory military operation - True Promise III on Friday.
• Iran becomes first country to shoot down fifth-gen F-35 fighter jets belonging to Israel Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iran has earned the distinction of being the first country in the world to successfully shoot down fifth-generation fighter jets by targeting two stealth F-35 fighters belonging to the Zionist regime.
• True Promise III: A barrage of Iranian missiles pounds occupied territories Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iran has launched its retaliatory operation following a series of Israeli attacks by firing a barrage of missiles towards the occupied Palestinian territories, sending illegal settlers into shelters.
• Leader: Iranian Armed Forces will render 'despicable' Israeli regime helpless Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Iranian Armed Forces will act strongly and render the despicable Israeli regime helpless.
• Iran summons Swiss envoy to protest Israel's savage attack, breach of sovereignty Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the caretaker of Switzerland's embassy in Tehran to protest the Israeli regime's military operation against the country.
• In letter to UN, UNSC, Iran FM says Israel's attack 'declaration of war' Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Israeli regime's act of aggression against the country amounts to a "declaration of war".
• The gates of hell will soon open upon Zionists, warns new IRGC chief Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- The new commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has vowed that the Islamic Republic would exact painful revenge on the Israeli regime over the latter's deadly attacks against the country on Friday.
• President Pezeshkian: Iran's 'powerful' response to make Israel regret Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vows a "legitimate and powerful" response to the enemy that will make it regret its preposterous action.
• Commander of IRGC's Aerospace Division martyred in Israeli attacks Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the martyrdom of Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the IRGC's Aerospace Division, in the Israeli aggression on Iran early Friday.
• Iran FM vows support for Armed Forces in defense against Israel Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned in strongest terms Israel's deadly act of aggression, vowing support for the Armed Forces in defense of the nation against the criminal regime.
• Iran's Leader names successors to commanders assassinated by Israel Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed successors to the military commanders assassinated in Israel's terrorist strikes early Friday.
• No accident at Fordow; superficial damage at Natanz during Israeli aggression: Nuclear agency Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iran's nuclear agency says there "have been no accidents" at the Fordow uranium enrichment facility in the country's north, adding that the Islamic Republic's main enrichment site in the central city of Natanz has suffered only "superficial damage" as a result of the assault.
• Iranian government: Aggression proved Israel 'inherently terrorist' Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- The Iranian government has condemned Israel's deadly act of aggression against the country, saying the crime proved that the regime is terrorist by nature.
• Deputy chief: IRGC operating normally, mobilized for retaliation Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Deputy Commander Brigadier General Ali Fadavi says the force is operating normally despite the assassination of its chief commander in an Israeli strike, stressing that all capacities have been utilized as part of preparations for a retaliatory measure against the occupying regime.
• Iran's military commanders vow 'crushing' response to Israel Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Minister of Defense Aziz Nasirzadeh says Israel's "Zionist criminals should expect a crushing and regretful response" from the Iranian Armed Forces following the regime's assassination of military commanders, scientists and civilians.
• Ayatollah Khamenei: Israel today sealed a bitter and painful destiny for itself IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Israeli regime sealed a "bitter and painful" destiny for itself with overnight strikes on Iran.
• Leader: Zionist regime has prepared 'bitter and painful fate' for itself with latest attack Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Following the Israeli attack on residential areas in some Iranian cities, including Tehran, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, warned that the regime must now await a harsh punishment."
• Armed Forces spokesperson: Israel will pay a heavy price IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, spokesperson for the Armed Forces, has confirmed Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, including residential buildings, and says the Islamic Republic's response to the attacks will be heavy.
• IRGC's Chief Commander Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami and others assassinated in Israeli strikes IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami and other military and civilian figures have been assassinated in Israeli strikes in Tehran.
• Senior commanders, scientists, civilians martyred in Israeli aggression Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri and commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami have been martyred in an Israeli aggression.
• Israel, with US help, targeted civilian areas in Iran; must await 'severe response': Military spox Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- The Israeli enemy has launched the strikes against Iran with the help of America and attacked civilian areas, a senior Iranian commander has said.
• Iran: US responsible for consequences of 'Israel's adventurism' Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has held the United States responsible for the dangerous consequences of Israel's terrorist act of aggression that violated the country's territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
• IRGC vows heavy retribution following Israeli attacks on Iranian soil Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has condemned in the strongest terms the assassination of its chief commander Major General Hossein Salami in an Israeli military strike against Tehran, emphasizing that the occupying regime will face severe consequences for its latest acts of aggression against Iran's territory.
• Senior IRGC commanders, including General Salami, martyred in Israeli attack: Report Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Major General Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), has been reportedly martyred in the Israeli attack on Tehran early Friday morning.
• Israel strikes Tehran and other cities IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- The Israeli regime has carried out strikes in and near the Iranian capital, Tehran, as well as other cities in Iran.
• Israeli Strikes Hit Iranian Capital, IDF Says Attacked Nuclear & Military Officials Sputnik 13 Jun 2025 -- The Axios news portal reported Thursday citing sources that the Israeli Air Force had struck targets in Iran.
• Israel Strikes 'Heart' Of Iran's Ballistic Missile And Nuclear Enrichment Programs In Widespread Attack RFE/RL 13 Jun 2025 -- Israel conducted what it called "preemptive" strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military sites across the country on June 13, warning that the attacks will continue as it pursues its goal of preventing Tehran from building a nuclear weapon.
• Israel announces 'preemptive strike' against Iran, explosions heard in Teheran: reports Global Times 13 Jun 2025 -- Israel has launched what it is calling a "preemptive strike" against Iran and declared a state of emergency. Explosions rang out across Iran's capital, according to media reports on Friday.
• Israel conducts preemptive strike on Iran, major explosion heard in Tehran People's Daily 13 Jun 2025 -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that Israel has conducted a "preemptive strike" on Iran, declaring a special state of emergency across the country.
• An Encounter With An Iranian Nuclear Scientist Killed In The Israeli Air Strikes RFE/RL 13 Jun 2025 -- A familiar name surfaced on June 13 in news reports following Israeli strikes on Iran: Fereydoun Abbasi, the former head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization.
• Israel's Attack On Iran Stuns Military But Could Empower Tehran's Nuclear Drive RFE/RL 13 Jun 2025 -- Israel's large-scale assault on Iran appears to have stunned the country's military leadership and may have delayed an immediate retaliatory strike.
• Who Were The 8 Iranian Generals Killed In The Israeli Attack? RFE/RL 13 Jun 2025 -- Israel's military claimed its air strikes killed another two Iranian generals, bringing the number of senior military commanders killed over two days of attacks to eight.
• Trump Calls On Tehran To Negotiate 'Before It's Too Late' As Israeli Strikes Intensify RFE/RL 13 Jun 2025 -- US President Donald Trump warned Iran to make a nuclear deal "before it is too late" as Israel continued to conduct air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and other sites across Iran that have already killed a top general and two other military officials.
• Security Council meets in emergency session over Iran-Israel conflict, amid strikes and counterstrikes UN News 13 Jun 2025 -- Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities mark a dangerous new escalation in the Middle East, a top UN official told the Security Council during an emergency session convened on Friday.
• Israel-Iran crisis: UN chief urges calm after overnight strikes UN News 13 Jun 2025 -- Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Israeli strikes in Iran late Thursday evening, urging 'maximum restraint' from Member States. The head of the UN-backed atomic watchdog also highlighted the risk of a wider conflict.
• Meeting in Wake of Israeli Air Strikes on Iran, Delegates in Security Council Urge De-escalation, Diplomacy to Prevent Further Strain in Conflict-Ridden Region UN Security Council 13 Jun 2025 -- Meeting in the hours following Israel's air strikes against targets in Iran, the Security Council today heard — and its members largely agreed — that de-escalation and diplomacy are imperative to avoid further strain in a region already groaning under the weight of compounding conflict.
• Director General Grossi's Statement to UNSC on Situation in Iran IAEA 13 Jun 2025 -- Early this morning, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed of the military operation launched by Israel which includes attacks on nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
• Statement on the Situation in Iran IAEA 13 Jun 2025 -- Early this morning, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed of the military operation launched by Israel which includes attacks on nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
• Statement by the Federal Chancellor Federal Chancellor Merz on the Israeli attacks on facilities in Iran Germany - Federal Government 13 Jun 2025 -- Following Israel's attacks on Iranian facilities, Chancellor Merz has reaffirmed Israel's right to defend its existence and the safety of its citizens. At the same time, he called on both sides to refrain from steps that could lead to further escalation and destabilise the entire region.
• Spanish Government condemns military escalation in the Middle East after Israel's attacks against Iran Spain MFA 13 Jun 2025
• Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Iran 13/06/2025 Algeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Jun 2025
• Chinese FM spokesperson responds to whether China supports Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz Global Times 13 Jun 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry which said Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz if it comes under further attack, which now seems likely after Israel's strike and whether China supports Iran taking such action as a retaliatory measure, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Friday said that he would not comment on hypothetical questions. The renewed escalation of tensions in the region is not in the interest of any party.
• China is highly concerned Israel's attacks on Iran; deeply worried about potential consequence: FM spokesperson Global Times 13 Jun 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding Israel's launching attacks on multiple targets inside Iran early this morning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that Lin Jian responded that China is highly concerned about Israel's attacks on Iran and deeply worried about the potential serious consequences of these actions.
• Kuwait condemns Israeli invasion of Iran; Tehran vows decisive response IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- The Kuwaiti foreign minister vehemently condemns the Israeli regime invasion of Iran, calling it a "blatant invasion of Iranian sovereignty, international law, and United Nations Charter."
• World reacts to Israeli attacks on Iran IRNA 13 Jun 2025 -- After the Israeli regime's attack on Iran, different countries, organizations, and some officials from around the world have reacted to this aggressive act.
• OIC Secretary-General Receives Call from Iran's Foreign Minister Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 13 Jun 2025
• India urges Iran, Israel to avoid escalation People's Daily 13 Jun 2025 -- The Indian government on Friday expressed deep concern over the recent developments between Iran and Israel and called for restraint from both sides.
• HRH the Crown Prince, French President Discuss Regional Developments SPA 13 Jun 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call with President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America, during which they discussed developments in the region, including the Israeli military operations against Iran
• Foreign Minister, Qatari Counterpart Discuss Israeli Attack on Iran SPA 13 Jun 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah today received a phone call from Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
• Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Egypt's Foreign Minister SPA 13 Jun 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty
• Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Jordan SPA 13 Jun 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dr. Ayman Safadi
• Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Iranian Foreign Minister SPA 13 Jun 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi
• Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns the Blatant Israeli Aggressions Against Iran SPA 13 Jun 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant Israeli aggressions against the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran, which undermine its sovereignty and security and constitute a clear violation of international laws and norms
• Putin Holds Phone Calls With Iran's President, Israel's Prime Minister - Kremlin Sputnik 13 Jun 2025 -- Here are the key statements from the Kremlin following the talks, which followed Israel's unprecedented overnight surprise attack on Iran.
• Russia Concerned, Condemns Sharp Escalation of Tension Between Israel, Iran - Kremlin Sputnik 13 Jun 2025 -- Russia is concerned about and condemns the sharp escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
• Israeli 'barbaric' aggression against Iran draws global condemnation Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Top officials and governments around the world have condemned the Israeli aggression targeting Iran's military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians early Friday.
• Israel's Strikes On Iran Test Putin's Position As Potential Mideast Broker RFE/RL 13 Jun 2025 -- Israel's strikes against Iran's nuclear complex and military leadership have sent shock waves around the globe, raising fears of escalation and a wider war in the region. But the shock-and-awe campaign also reverberated in Moscow, where Russian President Vladimir Putin has positioned himself as a powerful interlocutor with Tehran.
• Telephone conversations with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian and Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu President of Russia 13 Jun 2025 -- In light of the dangerous escalation resulting from Israel's act of force against Iran, Vladimir Putin had telephone conversations with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian and Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.
• Foreign Ministry statement in connection with Israel's strikes on Iran Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Jun 2025
• Putin: Israeli aggressions considered blatant violation of international law Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- In a phone call with President Masoud Pezeshkian, Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the Israeli regime's illegal attacks against Iran.
• Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on Israel's attacks on Iran Government of Norway 13 Jun 2025
• Situation surrounding Israel's attack against Iran (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) Ministry of Foregn Affairs of Japan 13 Jun 2025
• OIC General Secretariat Strongly Condemns Flagrant Israeli Aggression against Islamic Republic of Iran Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 13 Jun 2025
• Pakistan Strongly Condemns Unjustified and Illegitimate Aggression by Israel Against the Islamic Republic of Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Jun 2025 -- Pakistan strongly condemns unjustified and illegitimate aggression by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Israeli military strikes violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran and clearly contravene the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law. Iran has the right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
• PH urges Israel, Iran to 'deescalate, follow path of peace' Philippine News Agency 13 Jun 2025 -- The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), expressed "grave concern" over heightened tensions in the Middle East following Israel's unprecedented direct attack on Iran.
• UK, France, Germany urge Israel to refrain from escalation Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Britain, France and Germany have called on Israel to refrain from further escalation following the regime's attacks on residential areas and nuclear sites in some Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran.
• Ayatollah Sistani strongly condemns Israel's 'criminal act' against Iran Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iraq's prominent Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, has strongly condemned Israel's "criminal act" against Iran that killed civilians, scientists and military commanders.
• Zionist aggression against Iran marks dangerous escalation: Hamas Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has condemned in the strongest terms the large-scale aggression by the Israeli regime against Iran.
• Hezbollah: Iran to emerge stronger from US-backed Israeli attacks; Washington, Tel Aviv will reap defeat Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- The secretary-general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has asserted that Iran would "emerge stronger" following a string of "US-backed Israeli assassinations" of its senior military commanders and nuclear scientists.
• Joint statement by the Prime Minister and the President of the Republic on Israel's attacks on Iran Republic of Slovenia 13 Jun 2025
• No: 121, 13 June 2025, Regarding Israel's Attack on Iran Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Jun 2025
• The UK urges all parties to show restraint and reduce tensions: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 13 Jun 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the emergency UN Security Council meeting on Iran.
• PM call with President Trump of the United States: 13 June 2025 Gov.UK 13 Jun 2025
• PM call with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 13 June 2025 Gov.UK 13 Jun 2025
• PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 13 June 2025 Gov.UK 13 Jun 2025
• Statement of the MFA of Ukraine on the aggravation of the security situation in the Middle East Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 13 Jun 2025
• Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus regarding the activation of the Special National Plan ESTIA Republic of Cyprus 13 Jun 2025 -- In light of the escalating developments in the region, and following the activation of the Special National Plan ESTIA, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Constantinos Kombos, convened today Friday, 13 June 2025, the Ministerial Crisis Management Team, comprising the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Interior and the Minister of Justice and Public Order.

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• Humanitarians must be able to deliver aid in Gaza, UN agencies insist UN News 13 Jun 2025 -- UN agencies on Friday continue to stress they must be allowed to deliver aid in the Gaza Strip as famine looms and a telecommunications blackout threatens lifesaving operations.
• Food insecurity in Lebanon returns to near pre-conflict levels - but gains remain fragile, new report shows WFP 13 Jun 2025 -- Under the patronage and in the presence of Lebanese Minister of Agriculture Dr. Nizar Hani, and with the participation of WFP Representative and Country Director in Lebanon Mr. Matthew Hollingworth, Acting FAO Representative in Lebanon Ms. Veronica Quattrola and a number of experts and officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Lebanon: Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report for the period of April to October 2025 was launched at the Ministry's headquarters in Beirut.
• UN Warns of Internet Blackout in Gaza Strip Paralyzing Aid Operations Sputnik 13 Jun 2025 -- A complete collapse of internet and data services across the Gaza Strip has paralyzed deliveries of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian enclave, UN deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said on Thursday.
• UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire People's Daily 13 Jun 2025 -- The General Assembly, at an Emergency Special Session, adopted a resolution on Thursday that demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and immediate access to humanitarian assistance at scale.
• Gaza: Secretary General Alain Berset calls for an immediate ceasefire, full and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance, and the urgent resumption of a credible political process Council of Europe 13 Jun 2025 -- The latest attacks by Israel on Iran, which threaten the stability of the entire region, must not make us lose sight of the fact that the humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached an intolerable level of severity.
• Fresh Yemeni strike triggers sirens in Israeli-occupied territories Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Israeli media have reported that warning sirens were heard in Al-Quds and its southern regions amid the launch of a missile from Yemen towards the occupied territories.
• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Chad UNOCHA 13 Jun 2025