Explosions heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as fresh wave of Iranian missiles reported

Explosions have been heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and the Israeli military told the public to find shelter, as Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles.

The IDF said it had identified that missiles had been recently launched from Iran. “You must enter the protected areas upon receiving the alert, and remain there until further notice. Exiting the protected area will only be possible after receiving explicit instructions,” it added.

This follows an earlier wave of missile attacks that struck a high-rise building in Tel Aviv. Police said one person died in the attacks, while Israel’s ambulance service said 34 people were injured.

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One person was killed and 19 injured in the recent wave of missile attacks in central Israel, according to a spokesperson for Magen David Adom rescue service cited by local media. Three of the injured are in a serious condition, the spokesperson said.

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Iran said dialogue with the US over Tehran’s nuclear programme is “meaningless” after Israel’s biggest-ever military strike against its longstanding enemy and accused Washington of supporting the attack, reports Reuters.

“The other side [the US] acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing the Zionist regime [Israel] to target Iran’s territory,” the semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei as saying.

He said Israel “succeeded in influencing” the diplomatic process and the Israeli attack would not have happened without Washington’s permission.

Iran earlier accused the US of being complicit in Israel’s attacks, but Washington denied the allegation and told Tehran at the United Nations Security Council that it would be “wise” to negotiate over its nuclear programme.

The sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks was set to be held on Sunday in Muscat, but it was unclear whether it would go ahead after the Israeli strikes.

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The Israel Defence Force told the public it is now possible to leave protected areas, but that they should remain nearby until further notice.

Emergency responders say they are treating 10 people who sustained injuries in the latest missile attacks, adding that they are in a mild to moderate condition. Magen David Adom rescue service said these figures were based on initial reports and that its teams continue to scan affected areas.

Footage from the Iranian ballistic missile impact in central Israel. Medics say they’re treating at least 10 wounded. pic.twitter.com/iZtMAh8IlD

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Updated at 22.58 EDT

Explosions heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as fresh wave of Iranian missiles reported

Explosions have been heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and the Israeli military told the public to find shelter, as Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles.

The IDF said it had identified that missiles had been recently launched from Iran. “You must enter the protected areas upon receiving the alert, and remain there until further notice. Exiting the protected area will only be possible after receiving explicit instructions,” it added.

This follows an earlier wave of missile attacks that struck a high-rise building in Tel Aviv. Police said one person died in the attacks, while Israel’s ambulance service said 34 people were injured.

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China condemns Israel’s violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity and urges Israel to immediately stop all risky military actions, China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong has said, according to a report by state-run Xinhua News Agency.

Fu added that China opposes the expansion of conflicts and is deeply concerned about the consequences that may be brought about by Israel’s actions.

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Sirens are sounding across northern Israel, according to local media.

Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that alerts had been activated in several areas of the country after it identified missiles being launched from Iran. “At this time, the Air Force is working to intercept and attack wherever necessary to eliminate the threat,” it said.

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A top-level UN conference on a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians scheduled for next week has been postponed amid surging tensions in the Middle East, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday. Associated Press reports:

France and Saudi Arabia were due to co-chair the conference hosted by the UN General Assembly in New York on June 17-20, and Macron had been among leaders scheduled to attend. The Palestinian Authority hoped the conference would revive the long-defunct peace process.

Macron expressed his “determination to recognize the state of Palestine” at some point, despite the postponement. France has pushed for a broader movement toward recognizing a Palestinian state in parallel with recognition of Israel and its right to defend itself.

After Israel’s strikes on Iran on Friday, Macron said that France’s military forces around the Middle East are ready to help protect partners in the region, including Israel, but wouldn’t take part in any attacks on Iran.

Macron told reporters that the two-state conference was postponed for logistical and security reasons, and because some Palestinian representatives couldn’t come to the event. He insisted that it would be held “as soon as possible” and that he was in discussion with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about a new date.

The UN ambassadors from France and Saudi Arabia said in a letter to the 193 UN member nations that the delay is “due to the current circumstances in the Middle East that prevent regional leaders from attending the conference in New York.”

French President Macron meets with Palestinian President Abbas, in Ramallah in October 2023. Photograph: ReutersShare

Updated at 21.54 EDT

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney said he had convened the National Security Council to ensure that “all necessary steps” will be taken to protect Canadian nationals amid the escalation in the Middle East.

In a statement on X, he said:

Iran’s nuclear program has long been a cause of grave concern, and its missile attacks across Israel threaten regional peace.

Today, I convened our National Security Council to receive an update on the situation and to ensure that all necessary steps will be taken to protect our nationals and our diplomatic missions in the region.

Canada reaffirms Israel’s right to defend itself and to ensure its security. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and move towards a diplomatic resolution.

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Updated at 21.54 EDT

Iran’s Tasnim News Agency has reported that several loud explosions have been heard in the Hakimiyeh and Tehranpars neighbourhoods in eastern Tehran.

This follows earlier reports that two projectiles hit the Mehrabad airport area in the Iranian capital.

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The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said she had spoken with Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the escalating situation in the Middle East. she wrote in an update on X:

I reiterated Israel’s right to defend itself and protect its people. At the same time, preserving regional stability is vital. I urge all parties to act with maximum restraint and work to de-escalate the situation. Diplomatic efforts are crucial to preventing further escalation.

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Updated at 21.54 EDT