Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Saeed Iravani, reaffirmed his country’s right to self-defense under the UN Charter during a meeting with Secretary-General António Guterres. Iravani emphasized that unless the UN Security Council acts decisively to stop Israeli aggression, Iran will continue to exercise its legal right to retaliate. He described recent attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities as blatant violations of international law and criticized Guterres for failing to take meaningful action to halt Israeli military actions.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has warned the United States against military involvement in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. “This is not America’s war,” he said. “If President Trump chooses to get involved, history will remember him as the president who entered a war that wasn’t his.” Khatibzadeh added that any U.S. military action would worsen the conflict and expand chaos and suffering across the region.

Iran has launched another missile strike on the Israeli city of Beersheba, lightly injuring five people and causing temporary closure of the city’s northern rail station. Emergency services are on-site, and the attack caused minor damage to nearby buildings. Israeli rescue agency Magen David Adom released images of the aftermath but confirmed no fatalities.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shared a video on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and scenes of civilian suffering. The video also featured footage of Iran’s missile attack on Israel, followed by jubilant reactions from supporters and the resulting destruction in Israel.

In his post, Khamenei wrote, “These missiles brought joy to the honorable people of the world.”

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chairman of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, has issued a stark warning during a visit to an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force base. He declared that Iran would continue launching unrelenting attacks against what he termed the "occupying Zionist forces," emphasizing that there are "no limitations" to their military operations.

“With the help of Allah, we will strike any target associated with the Zionist occupiers without pause,” Mousavi stated. He also praised the base’s personnel for their "high morale and full readiness," and commended the IRGC for its recent "precise and devastating" operations against Israel.

Mousavi’s remarks come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran and Israel engaged in increasingly hostile rhetoric and military actions in recent months.

European foreign ministers and EU officials will meet Iran's foreign minister in Geneva on June 20 to discuss Iran's nuclear program, following Israeli attacks on Iranian sites and U.S. threats of military action. The talks aim to reduce tensions and revive diplomacy after the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran continues uranium enrichment beyond agreed limits but denies pursuing nuclear weapons. European leaders stress dialogue as the only viable path to avoid further escalation in the region.

In response to escalating foreign aggression, Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage responsible for transporting 20% of the world’s daily oil supply. This move comes amid heightened conflict between Iran and Israel. Commercial ships are already avoiding the area, causing uncertainty in global trade. Analysts warn that shutting the strait could trigger major disruptions in the global energy market and send a strong economic and strategic message to the Western world.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has claimed that Israel’s appeal for U.S. assistance is evidence of its declining strength and incapacity.

In a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Khamenei said, “The way American allies are getting involved and making public statements reveals just how fragile and powerless the Zionist regime has become.” His remarks came shortly after Israel’s Defense Minister stated that eliminating Iran’s Supreme Leader was a primary objective.

Oil prices spiked sharply on Thursday following Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran’s Natanz and Arak nuclear facilities. Brent crude futures rose by 88 cents, or 1.15%, to settle at $77.58 per barrel.

The previous day, oil prices had dipped as much as 2.7% before a slight recovery of 0.3%. According to a Reuters report, the sudden jump reflects investor concerns about the potential for a broader conflict in the Middle East, which could significantly disrupt global oil supply chains.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Khatibzadeh condemned Israel’s recent attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling it a “very bad move” based on mere assumptions. He stressed that Iran was still engaged in negotiations until Israel’s act of sabotage. Responding to questions about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, he denied the justification for war on assumptions. Meanwhile, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei urged Iranians to remain steadfast and unafraid, warning that fear would only embolden the enemy. Israel is believed to possess nuclear weapons but neither confirms nor denies it.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Germany’s ambassador in Tehran following controversial remarks made by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Merz had publicly supported Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, stating that Israel was "cleaning up a mess for all of us."

Iranian state media labeled the comments "ridiculous and disgraceful." Earlier this week, Iran also summoned Switzerland’s ambassador after he expressed support for former President Donald Trump’s call for Iran’s “unconditional surrender.”

Israel has carried out a missile strike on Iran’s heavy water nuclear reactor in Arak, according to Iranian state television. Residents in the surrounding area had earlier been instructed to evacuate by Israeli forces.

The reactor uses deuterium oxide (heavy water) for cooling, which can yield plutonium—a key component in nuclear weapons. Iran insists its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes.

Missile strikes launched by Iran have damaged the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva, southern Israel. Additional strikes were reported in eastern Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Holon in the south. Immediate casualty reports were unavailable, but hospital authorities confirmed significant damage across various locations. A U.S.-based human rights organization earlier reported that at least 639 people have been killed in Israel’s retaliatory attacks on Iran.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has arrested 18 people in Mashhad, accusing them of designing and producing drones for Israel. The IRGC claims the detainees were operating under the guise of local workshops to manufacture surveillance and suicide drones. This follows previous reports of Iranian authorities detaining several alleged Mossad agents.

According to Washington-based Human Rights Activists, Israeli attacks in Iran have resulted in at least 639 deaths and more than 1,320 injuries. Among the dead are 263 civilians and 154 members of the security forces. The identities of the remaining victims have not been disclosed.

Reports indicate that Iran is not consistently releasing updated casualty figures. According to Iran’s latest official count, 224 people have been killed and 1,277 injured in the Israeli strikes.