According to the latest developments, tensions are rising in the Middle East as the war between Israel and Iran enters its third day. Mutual missile attacks continue, and casualties are increasing on both sides. US President Donald Trump made a statement saying "we have nothing to do with the recent attacks" and made a threat to Iran.
Here are the minute-by-minute developments from the war:
June 15, 2025, 10:33 – Israel Warns of Attack on Iran: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an “unprecedented evacuation warning” for Iranian civilians, according to Israeli media. “All individuals currently located or expected to be located in or around military weapons production facilities and institutions supporting these facilities must leave these areas immediately and not return until further notice. Being near these facilities puts your life at risk,” the IDF message read.
June 15, 2025, 10:01 – Death Toll in Israel Rises to 10: The death toll in Israel from Iran's latest missile attacks has risen to 10, the number of injured has exceeded 200, and 7 people are reported missing. Statement from President Herzog: Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog made a statement saying, "We lost 10 of our citizens in the Iranian missile attacks, it is a very sad and difficult morning."
June 15, 2025, 08:21 – Threat from Trump to Iran: President Donald Trump said the US is not a party to the recent conflict between Iran and Israel. Trump used the following statements in a post on the Truth Social platform: “The US had nothing to do with tonight’s attack on Iran.” Trump continued his words: “If we are attacked by Iran in any way, the full power and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before. However, we can easily make a deal between Iran and Israel and end this bloody conflict!!!” Iran warned the US and its allies not to prevent Tehran’s retaliatory attacks.
June 15, 2025, 07:15 – Hypersonic Missile from Iran to Israel: Iranian state media confirmed the use of a hypersonic missile targeting the northern Israeli city of Haifa, the first such weapon to be used in the ongoing conflict. Iran reportedly launched a coordinated missile and drone attack against Israel, a strike that has sharply escalated tensions in the region. According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, the strike used ballistic missiles Emad, Qadir and Khyber Shiqan, as well as an unnamed hypersonic missile. The cities targeted include Haifa and Tel Aviv.
June 15, 2025, 05:39 – Air Strikes on Tehran from Israel: Israel carried out an airstrike on the Iranian capital Tehran. It was reported that Iran responded to the attacks with air defense systems. After the airstrikes, explosions were observed in many parts of the capital Tehran. Attack on Nuclear Facilities and Oil Depots: Israel also struck a nuclear facility in Isfahan. Israel also reportedly attacked oil depots in the area.
June 15, 2025, 06:13 – Sirens Ring All Night in Israel, Death Toll Rises to 4: Sirens sounded in Haifa and across northern Israel after ballistic missiles were launched from Iran on Saturday evening. Explosions were heard across northern Israel shortly after Israelis in the area took shelter. Four people were confirmed dead at a point of attack in central Israel, according to a new update from Israel’s emergency aid agency, Magen David Adom (MDA). Meanwhile, MDA said it has treated 99 injured, including four in critical condition.
June 15, 2025, 04:28 – Jordan Closes Its Airspace Again: The Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Authority has decided to temporarily suspend air traffic until further notice. The authority had also announced the temporary closure of the country's airspace on June 13 due to tensions in the region.
June 15, 2025, 03:12 – Iraq: Airspace Violation: Iraq called on the United States on Saturday to prevent Israeli aircraft from violating Iraqi airspace to launch attacks on Iran. Iraq based its demand on bilateral agreements between the two countries and international law. “The Iraqi government demands that the United States fulfill its responsibilities in accordance with the agreements signed between the two countries and prevent aircraft belonging to the Zionist structure from violating Iraqi airspace again,” Iraqi army spokesman Sabah al-Numan said in a statement.
June 15, 2025, 02:21 – Iran: Heavy and Devastating Attacks on the Way: Iran is expected to launch “heavy and devastating” attacks against Israel in the coming hours, Iranian state television said on Saturday. The statement came as the Israeli military continues to strike various targets in Iran.
June 15, 2025, 00:08 – Message from Khamenei in Hebrew: You Will Be Helpless: The message shared by Iranian religious leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s X account included images of missiles launched from Iran to Israel and hitting targets in Tel Aviv. The message included the phrase “you will be helpless” in Hebrew and Persian.
June 15, 2025, 00:01 – US and Iran Talks Cancelled: The two countries were scheduled to meet in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on Sunday for a sixth round of talks. However, the diplomatic process has been disrupted by the escalating Israel-Iran conflict that began with Israeli airstrikes on Friday. The Israeli strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, senior military commanders and senior officials responsible for the nuclear program. Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, who is mediating the talks, announced on social media on Saturday that the talks had been cancelled. A senior Trump administration official also confirmed on Sunday that there would be no talks with the Iranians.
