LIVEIsrael-Iran conflict LIVE: Explosions heard in Tehran, Israeli defence minister sounds 'preventative attack' against Iran and more

US Embassy in Qatar warns personnel to take shelter

The US Embassy in Qatar posted on social media that it told all personnel to shelter in place, adding that "we recommend all Americans do the same until further notice", reported AP.

Iran launches 'first wave' of drones and missiles against Israel

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it has launched its “first wave” of drones and missiles targeting Israel, suggesting it planned further attacks, reported AP.

'Israel has the right to defend itself'

In its post on X, the Israel Defense Forces has said, "Israel has the right to defend itself."

'Sirens sounded in several areas across Israel'

"Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. At this time, the IAF is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat," Israel Defense Forces has said in a post on X.

'Iran launches missiles towards Israel'

Iran has launched missiles towards Israel, the IDF confirmed. "A short while ago...IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel...Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas," it said.

Attack is to remove Iranian threat, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that the joint attack with the US aimed to remove a serious threat from Iran, reprted AP. Netanyahu stated that the attacks targeted "the threat of the Iranian ayatollah’s regime". He noted that Israel was hitting sites linked to Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and its all-volunteer Basij force, along with ballistic missile sites.

‘We warned you’: Iran security chief says fallout now ‘out of your control’

Iran’s national security commission chief Ebrahim Azizi has issued a stark warning following the latest escalation, saying Tehran had cautioned its adversaries in advance. In a social media post, Azizi wrote, “We warned you,” adding that those responsible have now embarked on a course whose outcome is no longer within their control.

'Hour of your freedom is at hand', says Trump

In a video on Truth Social, Trump told the Iranian people, "The hour of your freedom is at hand." He also stressed that Iran funded terrorist proxies that have “soaked the Earth with blood and guts", reported AP. "It's been mass terror and we're not going to put up with it any longer,” he said. Donald Trump calls on Iranian officials to "lay down your arms" or "you will face certain death", and encourages the Iranian people to "take over your government — it will be yours to take", reported AP.

Missiles strike near presidential palace and Khamenei compound

Seven missiles struck an area near the presidential palace and the compound of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a report by Tasnim News Agency. The extent of the damage and any potential casualties were not immediately clear.

Iran puts hospitals on high alert, injury toll awaited

Iran’s Health Ministry said hospitals across the country have been placed on high alert as tensions escalate, according to Tasnim News Agency. The ministry added that the number of injured will be announced once the figures are fully confirmed.

‘Our objective is to defend’: Trump speaks out amid Israel-Iran conflict, claims to eliminate imminent threats from Iranian regime

US President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he would give diplomats additional time to try to secure a deal, according to the Associated Press, saying he was “not happy” with the pace of negotiations but stopping short of immediately ordering military action. However, he later stated that the US objective is to defend the American people by eliminating what he described as imminent threats from the Iranian regime, adding that the United States had begun major combat operations in Iran shortly before his remarks.

Iran’s mobile network disrupted, shuts airspace for six hours amid military escalation.

Cellphone communications have been disrupted across several areas of Iran’s capital, Tehran.Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization announced that the country’s airspace has been closed for six hours under a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), a precautionary move likely linked to the ongoing military strikes and heightened security across the region.

Israel sounds nationwide sirens, issues missile alert urging public to stay near shelters

The Israel Defence Forces said on X that sirens were sounded across the country, accompanied by advance instruction alerts sent directly to mobile phones, urging residents to remain close to protected spaces. The IDF described the move as a proactive measure to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward Israel and reiterated its request for people to stay near shelters until further notice.

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei NOT in Iran, moved to 'secure location': Reports

The New York Times, citing a US official, reported that US strikes on Iran are currently underway and that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been moved from Tehran to a secure location. A separate official told Reuters that Khamenei is no longer in the capital amid the escalating situation. As tensions intensify, Israel has closed its airspace to civilian flights, according to its ministry, while Iran has also shut down its airspace following Israel’s reported attack on the country, the Associated Press said. Witnesses quoted by AP further reported multiple explosions rocking Tehran.

Israel says airspace to reopen as strike reported near Khamenei's office in Tehran

Israel has said its airspace will reopen and flights to and from the country will resume “as soon as the security situation allows.” The announcement comes amid rising tensions, with the Associated Press reporting that an apparent strike in Iran’s capital, Tehran, occurred near offices linked to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Israeli defence minister sounds 'preventative attack' against Iran

Israel has carried out what it described as a preventative missile strike against Iran, according to the Israeli defence minister on Saturday. Following the action, the Israeli military said air raid sirens were sounded across several parts of the country as a precautionary step. The move, it said, was aimed at preparing the public for the possibility of missiles being fired toward Israel in retaliation.

Iran attacked, Israel sounds state of emergency after launching military strike

Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday with the country's Defense Minister declaring a state of emergency across Israel, reported AP. Israel Katz announced this as thick smoke rose from an explosion in downtown Tehran, which is Iran’s capital. Iranian state television acknowledged the blast but did not provide more details. Sirens sounded across Israel simultaneously. The Israeli military said this was a "proactive alert to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward the state of Israel".