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- Published: Fri Jun 13, 2025, 8:01 AM
Iran leader rejects US demand for surrender; Trump says patience has run out
By:Elizabeth GonzalesYasmin HusseinPoojaraj ManiyeriLaraib AnwerAjanta Paul- Share:
Key Events
3:02 PM,Jun 18, 2025
'Iran will not surrender'
8:20 PM,Jun 17, 2025
Control over Iran skies
2:29 PM,Jun 17, 2025
UAE activates emergency airport response
7:16 PM,Jun 16, 2025
Iran state TV says being attacked by Israel
7:05 PM,Jun 16, 2025
3 killed in Iran strike on Israeli oil refinery: AFP
6:48 PM,Jun 16, 2025
Iran asks Tel Aviv residents to evacuate
6:41 PM,Jun 16, 2025
Iran asks for Trump to influence Israel for immediate ceasefire: Sources
5:43 PM,Jun 16, 2025
Israel issues evacuation notice for area in Tehran
5:52 PM,Jun 15, 2025
Peace is 'soon'
11:17 AM,Jun 15, 2025
'Solid proof' of US' support to Israel
5:41 PM,Jun 14, 2025
Over 20 Iranian commanders killed
12:22 PM,Jun 14, 2025
Iran's airspace closed 'until further notice'
11:05 PM,Jun 13, 2025
'Revenge has started'
4:12 PM,Jun 13, 2025
'Declaration of war'
11:41 AM,Jun 13, 2025
UAE airlines suspend flights
9:15 AM,Jun 13, 2025
Iran launches 100 drones at Israel
7:51 AM,Jun 13, 2025
Israel launches strikes on Iran
Summary
- On Friday morning, June 13, Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. In response, Iran fired hundreds of missiles
- Israeli offensive targeted high-value sites including missile factories, nuclear facilities, and top Iranian military leaders
- Israel also killed Iran's top military brass, including the armed forces' chief of staff, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
- Flights impacted across the region as airspaces shut; hundreds of foreigners evacuate from Iran and Israel
- 6 days after Israel launched its first strike on Iran, Khamenei rejected US calls for surrender
- Trump said he has not made a final decision on possible US military involvement against Iran
7:43 AM, Jun 19, 2025 1:57 AM, Jun 19, 2025 Iran says committed to diplomacy
1:47 AM, Jun 19, 2025 Trump rebuffs Putin's offer to mediate
I spoke to him yesterday and... he actually offered to help mediate, I said 'do me a favour, mediate your own. Let's mediate Russia first, okay? I said, Vladimir, let's mediate Russia first, you can worry about this (Israel-Iran) later. Us President Donald Trump
12:49 AM, Jun 19, 2025 US 'bunker-buster bomb'
12:30 AM, Jun 19, 2025 US bases in the Middle East
11:37 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Trump yet to decide on whether to attack Iran
11:18 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel briefly hacked state television broadcast: Iranian media
11:08 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Netanyahu thanks Trump for his 'support'
10:14 PM, Jun 18, 2025 How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?
10:08 PM, Jun 18, 2025 How did Israel explain its attack on Iran?
10:03 PM, Jun 18, 2025 France to help citizens leave Israel, Iran
10:00 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran crypto exchange hit by hackers
9:34 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran launches hypersonic missiles against Israel
9:33 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Tehran will respond if US joins
9:33 PM, Jun 18, 2025 UN chief warns against 'additional military interventions'
9:02 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel says Iran fires new missile salvo
8:56 PM, Jun 18, 2025 World in conflict
8:39 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran in 'near-total internet blackout': UK-based watchdog
8:30 PM, Jun 18, 2025 China fears conflict may get 'out of control'
8:25 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Advisory for ships around Hormuz Strait
8:15 PM, Jun 18, 2025 US working to evacuate citizens from Israel
8:09 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran-Israel war: Latest developments
7:44 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Who is supreme leader Khamenei?
7:18 PM, Jun 18, 2025 "Iran does not negotiate under duress"
6:48 PM, Jun 18, 2025 India evacuates citizens from Iran
6:42 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran issues evacuation warning for Haifa
6:41 PM, Jun 18, 2025 US military "prepared to execute" any Trump decisions
6:28 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Trump keeps Iran strategy vague
6:11 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Trump speaks outside the White House
6:02 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Strike near Red Crescent facility in Tehran: Press TV
5:50 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Food and fuel shortage in some parts of Iran
4:56 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel begins flying home stranded citizens
4:45 PM, Jun 18, 2025 New series of strong blasts heard in east Tehran
4:26 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Wreckage from Israeli drone
4:23 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Tehran will respond if US crosses 'red line'
4:13 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Russia and US are in contact
4:09 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Trump considers joining Israel: Media reports
4:00 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Khamenei delivers speech
3:51 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Gradually ease safety restrictions: Tel Aviv
3:45 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Damage at a missile base in Iran
3:18 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Putin calls UAE President
3:05 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran expects neighbouring countries to tackle hostile actions
3:02 PM, Jun 18, 2025 'Iran will not surrender'
2:47 PM, Jun 18, 2025 'Iran will not accept imposed peace or war'
2:31 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel 'will be punished'
2:27 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Khamenei to deliver televised speech
2:26 PM, Jun 18, 2025 40 Iran infrastructure sites hit
2:04 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran has 'legitimate' right to defend itself
1:26 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel hits two centrifuge production sites
1:22 PM, Jun 18, 2025 UK removes family members of foreign office staff
1:07 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Gas exports to 'perhaps' resume
1:05 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Israeli drone downed over Iran
1:04 PM, Jun 18, 2025 'War against humanity'
1:01 PM, Jun 18, 2025 UAE sees rise in visa extension requests from some visitors
12:20 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Response to US
12:18 PM, Jun 18, 2025 'Respond without restraint'
12:06 PM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran minister calls for control over Strait of Hormuz
12:05 PM, Jun 18, 2025 'US granted Israel impunity'
11:15 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel intercepts 3 unmanned aerial vehicles
11:13 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Israeli hermes drone shot down
11:10 AM, Jun 18, 2025 What do Israeli shelters look like?
10:18 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran intercepts 14 drones
9:47 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel running low on defensive interceptors
9:23 AM, Jun 18, 2025 First flight with stranded Israelis lands
9:02 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran extended flight cancellations
8:59 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel strikes Tehran centrifuge production facility
8:28 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Heavy traffic in Tehran
VIDEO: Heavy traffic in Tehran as Iranians attempt to leave the capital amid the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran pic.twitter.com/BMx9tpIkYD
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) June 18, 20258:00 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Warplanes target Tehran
7:59 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Over 700 foreigners evacuate Iran
7:57 AM, Jun 18, 2025 'Hostile aircraft infiltration'
7:55 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran launches fresh attacks
7:54 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel targets Iranian university
7:53 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Oil prices tick up
7:52 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel attacks Khojir missile production facility
7:51 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Iran uses hypersonic missiles
7:50 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Meta expresses concern
7:48 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel tanks kill 59 in Gaza
7:47 AM, Jun 18, 2025 US Embassy in Jerusalem to be temporarily shut
7:46 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel issues Tehran evacuation warning
7:44 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Trump meets National Security Council
7:26 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Trump speaks with Netanyahu
7:24 AM, Jun 18, 2025 'Terrorist team' arrested in Iran
7:20 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Iranian TV presenter becomes icon
7:17 AM, Jun 18, 2025 Israel to bring back stranded citizens abroad
11:54 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Houthi intervention
11:13 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Foreigner arrested
10:47 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Macron warns
10:37 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Solidarity with Iran
10:32 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Striking Iranian missile sites
ð´RAW FOOTAGE: The IAF struck 12 missile launch sites and storage facilities in Iran aimed at Israeli civilians.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 17, 2025
We will continue to operate to defend our civilians. pic.twitter.com/hPFtBw4JqA9:53 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Intense explosions
9:46 PM, Jun 17, 2025 US National Security meeting
9:30 PM, Jun 17, 2025 'Uncalculated, reckless steps'
9:15 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Calls for evacuation
9:08 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Israeli air bases under attack
9:04 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Employees stranded abroad
8:57 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Sirens in Dimona
8:32 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Unconditional surrender
8:24 PM, Jun 17, 2025 US fighter jets heading to region
8:20 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Control over Iran skies
8:01 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Stranded Filipinos
7:49 PM, Jun 17, 2025 New attacks on Israel
7:23 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Internet in Iran
7:12 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Loud blasts in Tehran
7:08 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Stranded pilgrims
6:48 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Flights for stranded people
6:34 PM, Jun 17, 2025 No overstay fines
6:20 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Sirens in Tel Aviv
6:13 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Explosions in central Iran
5:30 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Qatar monitoring radiation levels
5:25 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Impacted energy sites
4:55 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Hundreds evacuated
4:47 PM, Jun 17, 2025 'Direct impacts'
Iran: Based on continued analysis of high resolution satellite imagery collected after Fridayâs attacks, the IAEA has identified additional elements that indicate direct impacts on the underground enrichment halls at Natanz.
— IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency âï¸ (@iaeaorg) June 17, 2025
No change to report at Esfahan and Fordow.4:17 PM, Jun 17, 2025 World's largest gas field hit
2:59 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Chinese citizens urged to leave Iran
2:46 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Russia as peace broker
2:39 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Attacks on Iran threat to Middle East: Jordan king
2:37 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Damage on IRIB headquarters
2:29 PM, Jun 17, 2025 UAE activates emergency airport response
2:17 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Air defences activated in Western Tehran
2:08 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Emergency evacuations
1:51 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Israel's spy agency hit: Iran Guards
1:40 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Use of connected devices banned
1:37 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Israeli defence minister issues warning
1:31 PM, Jun 17, 2025 'Real end' to conflict
1:28 PM, Jun 17, 2025 'Iran should have taken deal'
1:24 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Iran targets Israel's spy agency
1:22 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Rescue operations ongoing
1:02 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Online banking services disrupted
12:58 PM, Jun 17, 2025 After the attacks
12:50 PM, Jun 17, 2025 UAE residents cancel travel plans
12:45 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Yemen condemns attack on Iran’s state media
12:38 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Emergency service team deployed
12:28 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Off-duty doctors, nurses called back to work
12:14 PM, Jun 17, 2025 Thailand to evacuate nationals from Israel, Iran
11:52 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Flydubai extends suspension of flights
11:41 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Attacks will intensify
11:31 AM, Jun 17, 2025 'Strategic targets' in Israel destroyed
11:25 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Trump wants Iran to 'give up entirely' on nukes
11:21 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Israelis seek refuge
11:10 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Emergency team at work
10:44 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Aftermath of Iran attacks
10:32 AM, Jun 17, 2025 3 killed, 4 injured in Iran
10:22 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Sirens sound across Israel
10:22 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Iran's armed forces chief of staff killed
10:02 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Loud booms heard over Jerusalem, Tel Aviv
9:38 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Iran urged to return to nuclear talks
9:36 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Trump's early G7 exit has 'nothing to do' with ceasefire
9:33 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Explosions heard in Iran
9:23 AM, Jun 17, 2025 Israel says conducted 'extensive strikes' in Iran's west