RECAP Israel-Iran updates: Protesters waving Iranian and Palestinian flags flood Tehran chanting 'death to Israel and Zionists' as anger builds over retaliation strike overnight
- Anti-Israel protestors have flooded the streets of Tehran to protest the attack on Iranian soil
- Airlines scramble to change flight routes after the attack
- Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignored pleas from US President Joe Biden to show restraint
By Perkin Amalaraj and Lettice Bromovsky
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Foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran discuss Middle East developments
The foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran spoke over the phone to discuss the major developments in the Middle East, hours after the Israeli strike on Iran.
Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan spoke at the request of his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, sources told Andalou.
The foreign ministry of Turkey earlier said it was 'closely' following developments.
'In light of the latest developments, it is becoming increasingly evident that the tensions that were initially caused by Israel’s illegal attack on the Iranian Embassy in Damascus risk turning into a permanent conflict,' it added.
Australia urge expats in Israel, Palestine and Iran to leave the region
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs has today warned expats living in Israel, the Occupied Territories of Palestine and Iran to leave the region in light of the escalating tensions.
It explicitly calls on travellers to not travel in Iran, telling them: 'Regional tensions are high, and the security situation could deteriorate quickly with little or no notice. This may also result in airspace closures, flight cancellations and diversions, and other travel disruptions.
The department, citing the threat of terror, arrest and kidnap, added: 'Australians, including dual nationals, should strongly consider leaving Iran as soon as possible.'
It said of expats in Israel and Palestine: 'There’s a high threat of military reprisals and terrorist attacks against Israel and Israeli interests across the region. The security situation could deteriorate quickly, with little or no notice.'
Iran state-owned news agency published photos claiming life is still 'normal' despite missile attack
IRNA, an Iranian state-owned news agency, published several photos showing 'normal life in the central Iranian city of Isfahan hours after reports said that air defense systems fired at a suspicious object and a loud noise was heard in the city.'
Iran's army chief claims nation is ready for further air attacks
The commander of Iran's ground forces, Kioumars Heydari, claims that the nation is keeping an eye out for potential aerial threats.
He told a state-owned news agency: 'If suspicious flying objects appear in the sky of the country, they will be targeted by our powerful air defence.
'Even though last night’s objects were suspicious, our country’s defences reacted intelligently.'
He added that the salvo of missiles and drones sent to Israel on April 13 'showed that the Islamic republic has the upper hand in the region and can establish security without the interference of any foreign power.'
UN chief urges Iran and Israel to end 'dangerous cycle of retaliation'
Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the United Nations, said it is 'high time to stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East', according to his spokesperson.
The spokesperson added that the UN chief 'condemns any act of retaliation and appeals to the international community to work together to prevent any further development that could lead to devastating consequences for the entire region and beyond.'
Man at Iranian embassy in Paris 'wearing explosive belt and holding grenade-like object'
New details of the incident in Paris where a man outside the Iranian embassy has threatened to blow himself up have emerged.
The man, who has not yet been identified, is reportedly wearing an explosive belt, and is said to be carrying an object resembling a grenade.
Paris police ordered the city's Metro Line 6 to be closed down, and officers from the specialist BRI unit are on the scene.
He is said to be holed up in a room inside the consulate 'in the presence of the ambassador.'
Iran's president makes no mention of explosions
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Friday hailed Tehran's unprecedented retaliatory attack on Israel almost a week ago but did not mention explosions heard in his country's central region.
The attack saw Iran launch over 300 drones and missiles towards Israel, 99 percent of which were intercepted.
That operation 'showed our authority, our people's will of steel and our unity,' Raisi told hundreds of people in Semnan province, east of Tehran.
But in the speech, he made no reference to the blasts, and there has been no official reaction either from Iranian or Israeli officials.
US lawmakers tuck sanctions on Iran into aid package for Ukraine
US lawmakers have tucked sanctions on Iran's oil exports in the House of Representatives' aid package for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific.
If passed through both the House and Senate and signed by President Joe Biden and then implemented and enforced, the measures could eventually impact Iran's oil exports.
Exactly when is unclear since the measures are still being debated and give the US president waiver powers.
The House could vote on the package as soon Saturday, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said.
Despite a wide range of existing US sanctions on Iran's oil exports over its nuclear program, the shipments have increased amid demand for the oil from China and as networks outside of the US financial system deal in the oil.
Direct strikes between Iran and Israel 'are now OVER', US source says
The attack on Iran by Israel this morning may represent the final state-to-state strikes in the conflict, according to a US security source.
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Breaking:Israel told US about Iran attack at the 'very last minute'
Italy's foreign minister revealed that Israel told the US about its attack on Iran at the 'very last minute', adding that Washington had 'no involvement' in the attack.
The statement sits in stark contrast to the support given to Israel last weekend when Iran sent a salvo of hundreds of drones and missiles, many of which were shot down by US military already in the region.
Life in Isfahan goes on despite missile attacks, photos reveal
New photos from Isfahan have revealed that despite suffering missile attacks from Israel, life in the city appears to be going on.
Explosion sounds were heard in Isfahan due to the activation of the air defense system and the destruction of 3 mini unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), Iranian media reported.
UAE and Jordan urge Iran and Israel to remain calm amid rising tensions
The UAE and Jordan seperately called for Iran and Israel to remain calm.
The UAE's foreign ministry expressed concern today about regional tensions in a statement, calling for 'utmost restraint' to avoid serious repercussions.
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, meanwhile, said Israeli-Iranian retaliations must end, warning against danger of regional escalation.
Russia calls for 'restraint' in the Middle East as it enters 25th month of Ukrainian invasion
The Kremlin said Friday it was looking into reports Israel carried out a strike on Iran and urged all sides to exercise 'restraint' to prevent further escalation.
'We continue to favour restraint on the sides and to refrain from any action that could provoke further escalation in such a sensitive region,' spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Pro-missile propaganda seen throughout Tehran
Photos from across Tehran show pro-missile propaganda has been spread throughout the city, as tensions between Iran and Israel escalated this month.
After several people, including two top generals, were killed in an Israeli strike on April 1 in Damascus, Syria's capital, Iran decided to respond by sending a swarm of missiles and drones to Israel.
Israel's response to the drone and missile attack was the latest escalation in hostilities between the two nations.
Israel's limited attack on Iran is a 'deescalatory strike' that allows both countries to step back while saving face, experts believe
Dr Andreas Krieg, an expert on Middle Eastern security and Senior Lecturer at King's College London's School of Security Studies, told MailOnline that such a limited strike could be seen as an effort by Tel Aviv to climb down from a major kinetic conflict.
'If this is the extent of Israel's retaliation it could be described as a deescalatory strike. The use of small drones such as quadcopters provides a degree of plausible deniability that could help Iran downplay the effect of the attack,' he said.
'We could say that this attack makes a return to the shadow war that has been ongoing for years if that is the extent of it.
He added: 'The Iranians would have to respond to a strike that is not deniable or involved Israeli jets over Iran - but this attack does not cross the threshold. Neither side wants an all-out war.'
Similar sentiments were expressed by Justin Crump, British army veteran and CEO of global risk analysis firm Sibylline.
'It remains to be seen if this is the start of a more concerted campaign by Israel steadily to harm Iran while remaining below an escalation threshold, or an isolated act,' he told MailOnline in the wake of the overnight strikes.
'Iran has its own internal problems with spiralling inflation and anti-regime sentiment and is so far keen for things not to escalate. While it has similarly sub-threshold ways to respond, and will likely do so, this limits more major escalation.
'However,' he continued, 'this cannot now truly be a return to business as usual and I would suggest that honour is far from satisfied on both sides at the moment.'
Iranian army's chief says explosions above Isfahan were caused by anti-aircraft systems
The Iranian army's commander-in-chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi told local media that explosions seen above the Isfahan province were caused by anti-aircraft systems shooting down what he said was a suspicious object.
He claimed no damage was suffered, adding: 'Experts are investigating this incident and will inform about the matter after receiving the results.'
The commander-in-chief's comments come hours after a fellow military commander said there was 'no damage' suffered as a result of the strike.
Still no official response from Israel or Iran
Neither Israel nor Iran have officially commented on the strike on Iranian soil this morning.
Political figures within Israel, including Israeli ministers, have, however, squabbled over responses to the attack.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid hit back againt far-right National Security minister Itamar Ben Gvir's single-word response to the attack.
Ben Gvir simply said 'feeble' in respone to the news of the attack.
Lapid, meanwhile, said: 'A security cabinet minister has never caused such heavy damage to the country’s security, image and international standing.
'With an unforgivable, one word tweet Ben Gvir managed to ridicule and embarrass Israel all the way from Tehran to Washington. Any other prime minister would have thrown him out of the cabinet this morning.'
Rishi Sunak refused to 'speculate' on Iran attack
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak said at a press conference in London: 'It is a developing situation and it wouldn’t be right for me to speculate until the facts become clearer, and we’re working to confirm the details together with allies.
'We have condemned Iran’s reckless and dangerous barrage of missiles against Israel on Saturday, and Israel absolutely has the right to self-defence.
'But as I said to prime minister Netanyahu when I spoke to him last week, and more generally, significant escalation is not in anyone’s interest. What we want to see is calm heads prevail across the region.'
Egypt is 'deeply concerned' over 'expanding conflict' between Israel and Iran
Egypt says it is 'deeply concerned' about the rising tensions between Iran and Israel.
The nation's foreign ministry called on both countries to exercise the 'utmost levels of self-restraint and fully comply with the rules of international law.
'Egypt renews its deep concern over the mutual Iranian/Israeli escalation and warns of the consequences of the expanding conflict in the region.
'Egypt affirms that it will continue to intensify its contacts with all concerned and influential parties in order to contain the ongoing tension and escalation,' it added.
UN counter-terrorism and human rights expert says Israeli strike on Iran 'threat to human right to life'
The UN's special rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights Ben Saul said: 'Israel's latest strikes on Iran are another violation of the prohibition on the use of military force under international law & the UN Charter, and threaten the human right to life.'
Von Der Leyen begs Israel and Iran to 'restrain from further action'
EU Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen today called on Iran, Israel and their respective allies, not to stoke tensions following this morning's strikes.
She said: 'It is absolutely necessary that the region remains stable and that all sides restrain from further action.'
Strikes aimed to show off Israel's 'capability', retired Major General tells local media
Retired IDF Major General Amos Yadlin, a former fighter pilot, told Israel’s Channel 12 that the strike on Iran was done to prove Israel could take out critical infrastructure at the drop of a hat.
He told the broadcaster: 'This move wasn’t to achieve a big response from Iran, rather to show them that we can respond, and Israel’s ability to do so.'
Map shows extent of temporary flight suspension in Middle East
Flights in and out of Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz were suspended for more than two hours this morning, but have since been allowed to resume.
Despite this, flights are still few and far between over the whole of Iran, an analysis of FlightRadar24 data reveals.
Italy calls for 'absolute de-escalation' following Israel strike
Italy's foreign minister Antonio Tajani called for an 'absolute de-escalation' of tensions in the Middle East after Israel struck Iran's Isfahan province.
He said the G7, which includes the UK, US, France, Germany, Japan and Canada, also wants conflict to be de-escalated.
Foreign ministers of G7 nations are said to be meeting to discuss their response to the attack.
G7 meeting to discuss strike on Iran, British minister reveals
Mel Stride, the UK's work and pensions secretary, told Sky News that foreign secretary Lord David Cameron is working with his G7 counterparts to discuss their response to the attack on Iran.
Stride said: 'We accept that Israel has the absolute right to defend itself, and indeed, we were working with Israel and other allies to head off that attack last weekend that iran made upon Israel
'At the same time, though, we do think that de-escalation is absolutely key now. And our message to all in the region, including Israel, is that de-escalation is really important.
'The foreign secretary currently is speaking with his G7 counterparts, so they will be very much focused on exactly that.'
Oman condemns strike against Iran
Oman condemned the 'Israeli attack' on Iran hours after it took place.
The nation's foreign ministry said on X: 'The Sultanate of Oman once again appeals to the international community to address the causes and roots of tension and conflict through dialogue, diplomacy and political solutions, and to focus on ceasefire efforts in Gaza and resort to international law and United Nations resolutions to reach a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue in order to restore security, stability and comprehensive peace to the region.'
Israel attacked Syrian air defence unit, state news agency claims
Israel carried out a missile strike targeting an air defense unit in its south and causing material damage, according to a military statement published by Syria's state-run SANA news agency.
Warplanes were seen around the same time that Iran was attacked by an Israeli strike.
Trade ships on high alert after strikes
The UK Maritime Trade Operations has warned ships in the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean that they may see 'increased unmanned aircraft system [UAS] activity' following the strike on Iranian soil.
The organisation said that there are 'currently no indications commercial maritime vessels are the intended target' of the increased activity.
Iran has no plans to retaliate against Israeli strike, senior official claims
A senior Iranian official told Reuters said that the nation has no plans to attack Israel in response to the strike.
The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said: 'The discussion leans more towards infiltration than attack.'
Israeli minister writes one word post after strike on Iran
Israel's national security minister has taken to X to write just the word 'feeble' after the alleged Israeli strike on Iran.
Itamar Ben Gvir has been the leader of the far-right party Jewish Power since 2019, and also controls Israel's Border Police division in the occupied West Bank.
He has previously said: 'In order to establish deterrence in the Middle East, you must show them that you've gone berserk and completely lost it.'
Following the Iranian attack on Saturday he also wrote on X: 'We need a crushing attack.'
Lord Cameron urges de-escalation
The foreign secretary met with the Israeli PM on Wednesday where he urged him to do a little as possible to escalate the situation with Iran further.
Lord Cameron, speaking after meeting Netanyahu, said he hoped that 'anything Israel does is as limited and as targeted and as smart as possible.
'It’s in no one’s interest that we see escalation and that is what we said very clearly to all the people I’ve been speaking to here in Israel.'
No. 10 says 'Israel has a right to self-defence'
This morning the Prime Minister's office has claimed that Israel has a right to self-defence, but added 'we have been stressing to Israelis that what matters now is de-escalation'.
It comes after the Foreign Office lead sanctions against Iran following its attack on Saturday.
It wrote on X: 'Iran’s attack on a sovereign state was dangerous and reckless. Co-ordinated with the USA, we are sanctioning leading Iranian military figures and entities involved in the attacks against Israel and tightening the net on key actors within Iran’s drones and missile industries.'
Ships in the Gulf are warned to remain vigilant in case of drone strikes
Ships in the Arabian Gulf and the Western Indian Ocean have been told to stay alert this morning, a British security firm has said.
Ambrey reported merchant vessels travelling across the surrounding waters had been given a warning of increased drone activity in the region.
UN's nuclear watchdog claims no damage to Iran's nuclear sites
The International Atomic Energy Agency has confrimed that there has been no damage to Iran's nuclear sites during this morning's alleged attack by Israel.
The UN nuclear watchdog said it is monitoring the situation 'very closely' and calls for 'extreme restraint'.
Iran hints it could build a nuclear weapon in retaliation to Israeli strikes
Iran has hinted it could build a nuclear weapon if Benjamin Netanyahu strikes Tehran's atomic sites - and target Israel's own nuclear facilities in response.
A senior Revolutionary Guards general said Iran could review its 'nuclear doctrine' in the event of an Israeli strike on Tehran's atomic facilities.
The comments represent the first time Iran has explicitly mentioned its suspected nuclear weapons programme since Tehran's unprecedented weekend attack that saw Iran launch more than 300 missiles at Israel.
It was in retaliation for an April 1 air strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that killed 13 people, including two generals.
Watch: Alleged Israeli attack on Iran
Unconfirmed footage circulating social media appear to show explosions overhead in Iran, however MailOnline has not been able to confirm the footage.
Shortly after reports of strikes emerged, three drones were 'successfully shot down by the country's air defense', according to Iran's National Cyberspace Center spokesman Hossein Dalirain on X.
What a war between Israel and Iran would look like
Iran threatened to use 'weapons it has never used' if Israel struck, and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian also cautioned that Iran would strike back at the 'maximum level' if Israel fired.
'In case the Israeli regime embarks on adventurism again and takes action against the interests of Iran, the next response from us will be immediate and at a maximum level,' Amir-Abdollahian told CNN.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignored pleas from President Biden
Biden had warned Israel not to retaliate to Saturday's strikes and urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to 'take the win' of the foiled Iranian attack.
But the Israeli leader brushed off Biden's warnings, insisting Israel would 'make its own decisions' in how to react to Iran's attack.
Israeli officials warned the Biden administration of its intent to strike before launching in previous days, but an official told CNN that the US did not 'green light' any Israeli response.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant on Thursday afternoon, but a senior source declined to confirm to the New York Times if Gallant warned about the strikes that hit hours after the meeting.
Israeli military officials have reportedly stressed that today's strikes were a 'limited response' to Iran's attack, appearing to target military hubs used by Iran in their onslaught on Saturday.
Airlines scramble to change routes after Israeli attack on Iran
Iran closed its airports in Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahan after the attack and cleared flights from the western portion of its airspace for a few hours after the attack, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24.
By 0445 GMT the airports and airspace had reopened, and closure notices posted on a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration database had been removed.
Before the airports reopened, Flydubai said it had cancelled its Friday flights to Iran. One of its earlier flights turned back to Dubai, it said.
An Iran Air flight from Rome to Tehran was diverted to Ankara, Turkey, Flightradar 24 showed.
Emirates, Flydubai, Turkish Air, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi and Belavia were among the carriers continuing to fly over the part of Iran's airspace that remained open in the initial hours after the attack early on Friday, the tracking website showed.
'We are monitoring the situation closely and will make changes to our flight paths in consultation with the relevant authorities,' Flydubai said in a statement.
Explosions rock airbase in city linked to Tehran's nuke program
Iran downplays damage to its military facilities
Iran sought to downplay any significant damage to its military facilities and outright denied any nuclear plants were destroyed, claiming that 'so far, no large-scale strikes or explosions by any air threat have been reported.'
Reports citing senior US military sources contradicted this and claimed that targets were hit. No official comment has been released by either Israel, Iran or the US.
Israel strikes back at Iran
Israel has conducted strikes on a target in Iran, defying President Joe Biden's warnings over plunging the Middle East further into conflict.
US officials confirmed strikes hit a site in Iran, however it is unclear what exact target was hit or the extent of the damage.
Officials say the city of Isfahan in central Iran was struck at 5am local time. The city hosts one of Iran's nuclear facilities, although US military sources reportedly said the target was not believed to be nuclear.
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