Iran has declared it will persist with uranium enrichment according to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, despite recent U.S. missile strikes on its nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Following these attacks, Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli cities, escalating the conflict. Israeli authorities report casualties on both sides, with Iran citing over 400 dead and thousands injured. The ongoing tension follows Israel’s sudden offensive on June 13 targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites, with Iran retaliating through ballistic missile strikes.

At least 10 members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday in Yazd Province, according to Al Jazeera. Israel claims its ongoing military campaign, which began on June 13, has already killed over two dozen Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists.

Despite recent U.S. attacks, Iran remains committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), according to Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi. He stated that Iran would continue to enrich uranium for peaceful and energy-related purposes under the NPT framework. However, he also warned that ongoing assaults have rendered dialogue meaningless. “We do not negotiate for the sake of negotiation,” he added.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has requested more active support from Russian President Vladimir Putin following recent US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a letter from Khamenei during a Moscow visit, seeking stronger Russian backing against US and Israeli aggression. Russia expressed concern over Middle East instability but has not publicly condemned the US nuclear actions. Tehran remains unsatisfied with current support, expecting Russia to take a more significant role amid escalating tensions.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned Israel's recent military actions against Iran, calling them aggressive and destabilizing. In a joint statement, the OIC urged Israel to halt its attacks immediately. While avoiding direct mention of U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the organization labeled Israel’s actions in Iran, Syria, and Lebanon as blatant violations of international law and the sovereignty of the affected nations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated, “The U.S. and Israel have crossed a red line. Iran will respond to American aggression by any necessary means.”

The Israeli military announced on Monday that it had carried out airstrikes on at least six airports in western, eastern, and central Iran. As a result, the targeted airports are currently non-operational. Israel claims that remotely operated drones destroyed 15 Iranian aircraft and helicopters. The military also released an image on social media, stating that Tehran’s Mehrabad, Mashhad, and Dezful airports were among the primary targets. The attack reportedly damaged runways, underground bunkers, a refueling aircraft, and several Iranian military aircraft, including F-14s, F-5s, and AH-1 helicopters.

Following the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Iranian politicians and state media have called for retaliatory attacks on American military bases in the Middle East. Iranian Channel-3 aired a map highlighting U.S. bases within missile range in countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq. Hossein Shariatmadari, editor of the Supreme Leader-aligned Kayhan newspaper, urged an immediate missile strike on the U.S. Navy in Bahrain and called for closing the Strait of Hormuz. MP Hamid Rasai also called for strikes on American installations in Saudi Arabia.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling it a violation of international law. “The United States has blatantly breached all international rules with this attack,” Araghchi said. “Under the UN Charter, Iran reserves the right to self-defense and may respond through multiple avenues.”
He emphasized that Iran will never compromise on its sovereignty, independence, or territorial integrity. “We will use all necessary tools and options for self-defense,” Araghchi added, declaring that Iran will not enter talks until the attacks stop.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning on X (formerly Twitter), declaring, “The Zionist enemy has made a grave mistake and committed a great crime. It must be punished—and is being punished now.” The post included a graphic image of a burning Star of David superimposed on a skull, symbolizing Iran’s retaliatory stance following the U.S. strike on its nuclear facilities.

An Israeli drone strike on an ambulance in central Iran has killed at least three people, including a patient, the driver, and a family member. According to Hamidreza Mohammadi Fesharaki, governor of Najafabad County, the ambulance was transporting a patient between hospitals when it was hit. The damaged vehicle then crashed into another car, worsening the tragedy.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned recent U.S. strikes in a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. He warned that the "provocative and illegal aggression" could result in massive civilian casualties and long-term environmental damage. Araghchi emphasized that Iran, unlike the U.S., does not possess nuclear weapons and operates its nuclear program under full IAEA oversight. He called for an emergency Security Council meeting and claimed the U.S. attack was meant to support Israel's Netanyahu government, currently facing international war crimes allegations.

In retaliation to U.S. military actions, Iran has launched a coordinated missile strike dubbed “Operation Honest Promise 3 - Phase 20” targeting key Israeli facilities. These include Ben Gurion International Airport, a controversial “biological research center” in Ness Ziona, supply depots, and multiple command and control centers. Missiles also struck residential areas in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Ness Ziona. The Ness Ziona facility has long been rumored to be involved in the development of chemical and biological weapons for military use.

Following the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called an emergency meeting scheduled for Monday. Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami has formally written to the IAEA, urging an investigation and official condemnation of the US attacks. The IAEA earlier confirmed that no unusual levels of radiation have been detected in the areas surrounding the targeted sites. Meanwhile, Iran’s parliament has formally passed a proposal authorizing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the attacks.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that every American in the Middle East is now a legitimate target following U.S. strikes on Tehran’s nuclear sites. The IRGC vowed to use unexpected measures beyond the enemy’s anticipation and confirmed it will continue attacks targeting Israel. Since Israel’s attack on Iran on June 13, the region has witnessed multiple missile and drone assaults, escalating tensions further in an already volatile area.

Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad. According to Iran’s judiciary news agency Mizan, Majid Mosaeibi was hanged after completing all judicial procedures, including approval by the Supreme Court. Mizan reported that Mosaeibi had been found guilty of attempting to pass “sensitive information” to Mossad.