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The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Monday struck the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN), operated by IRIB, abruptly halting its live broadcast.
Israel PM Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei | AP Image
Israel-Iran Conflict: Iran’s Supreme Security Council issued a stark warning on Monday, declaring that its forces “will turn tonight into a day" for the Israelis.
The statement comes amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, signalling the possibility of intensified retaliation from the Iranian side following a series of deadly airstrikes and missile exchanges between the two countries.
On the other hand, Israel warned that its forces would strike “everywhere" against the regime of Iranian “dictator" Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, just moments after airstrikes that targeted Iran’s state broadcasting headquarters in Tehran.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) struck the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN), operated by IRIB, abruptly halting its live broadcast.
“The propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority of the Iranian regime was attacked" by Israeli forces, Defense Minister Israel Katz said, noting that the strike came after a “vast evacuation of residents in the area."
He added: “We will strike the Iranian dictator everywhere."
Earlier in the day, Israel also targeted a military base in western Tehran, with explosions reported across multiple areas of the Iranian capital, according to Iran’s Fars news agency.
Israel’s retaliation targeting Tehran came after Iran launched another barrage of missile strikes targeting Israel early on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people.
Trump Urges Iran For Talks
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran is not “winning" in its conflict with Israel and urged Tehran to return to negotiations “before it’s too late."
“They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties, but I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately before it’s too late," Trump told reporters at a G7 summit in Canada.
Significantly, this follows a statement by Donald Trump just a day earlier, expressing hope that Israel and Iran could reach an agreement. Before departing for the G7 summit, he had also reiterated the United States’ commitment to supporting Israel’s defence.
Israel and Iran continued exchanging deadly attacks for a fourth consecutive day on Monday, marking their most intense direct confrontation to date and raising concerns of a prolonged conflict that could destabilise the broader West Asia region.
The two adversaries have long been engaged in a shadow war involving covert actions and proxy forces. Since October 2023, Israel has been fighting multiple Iran-aligned groups in the region, including Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Iran Wants Ceasefire?
Iran has reportedly reached out to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, requesting them to urge Trump to leverage his influence over Israel to agree to an immediate ceasefire, according to two Iranian and three regional sources cited by Reuters.
In return, Tehran is said to have signalled potential flexibility in stalled nuclear negotiations, indicating a willingness to re-engage diplomatically if hostilities with Israel are halted.
The appeal underscores Iran’s growing concern over the escalating conflict and reflects its efforts to seek regional mediation amid rising tensions.
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First Published:News world ‘Will Turn The Night Into Day’: Iran's Stark Warning As Israel Threatens Strikes ‘Everywhere’
