New Delhi: As the Iran-Israel conflict stretches into its fourth day, Tehran launched a new round of missile attacks early Monday, further escalating the already tense standoff that has claimed hundreds of lives and left many injured since Tel Aviv began its offensive last Friday.
The fresh strikes by Iran sparked panic across Israel, with loud explosions reported in Tel Aviv—believed to be the result of air defense systems intercepting incoming missiles. Emergency responders confirmed at least five civilian deaths and several dozen injuries in the latest wave of violence.
Here are top 10 updates:
- Israel’s military said on Monday that it has gained full control of the skies over Tehran. According to officials, Israeli jets can now operate freely over the Iranian capital after damaging Iran’s air defense and missile systems.
- Iran is considering withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a key agreement meant to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. A spokesperson from the foreign ministry said the proposal is being prepared and will be discussed with parliament later.
- Iran’s health ministry reported that 224 people have been killed and 1,277 injured since Israeli airstrikes began on Friday. The ministry added that more than 90 per cent of the victims are civilians.
- A US official revealed that former President Donald Trump rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The US feared that such an act could lead to a larger regional conflict.
- India has started relocating its citizens, including students, in Iran to safer locations due to ongoing Israeli attacks. The Ministry of External Affairs said it is exploring other ways to ensure the safety of Indians. About 120 people, including diplomats, were evacuated through Turkmenistan.
- Czech and Slovak authorities are helping evacuate people from Israel. Taiwan has helped 14 citizens reach Jordan and is assisting others still in Iran.
- An Iranian missile strike caused minor damage to the US Consulate in Tel Aviv. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee said no one was injured, but American diplomatic offices in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem were closed for the day.
- Israel dismissed criticism from the UN Human Rights Council, calling it biased. The Trump administration had already pulled the US out of the Council’s sessions.
- Tel Aviv witnessed scenes of panic on Monday as Iranian missiles triggered air raid sirens. Smoke filled the sky as people rushed for cover, although most missiles were intercepted by Israeli defense systems.
- Israel announced it had destroyed 120 Iranian missile launchers in a large-scale operation involving over 50 fighter jets. Officials claim this is about one-third of Iran’s known surface-to-surface missile capability.
