By ELENA SALVONI and BRITTANY CHAIN and PERKIN AMALARAJ and DAN WOODLAND

Published: 17:43 BST, 16 June 2025 | Updated: 17:43 BST, 16 June 2025

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If you're just joining us, the conflict between Israel and Iran shows no signs of abating after Iranian missiles rained down on Israeli cities in a heavy overnight onslaught four days after strikes were launched on Tehran.

If you’re just joining us, the conflict between Israel and Iran shows no signs of abating after Iranian missiles rained down on Israeli cities in a heavy overnight onslaught four days after strikes were launched on Tehran.

Here are the main updates you need to know 

Iran's state broadcaster has been bombed live on air in an attack by Israel aimed at wiping out what it described as a 'propaganda megaphone.'

Iran’s state broadcaster has been bombed live on air in an attack by Israel aimed at wiping out what it described as a ‘propaganda megaphone.’

The attack happened as Israel urged all civilians in an area of northern Tehran to evacuate as it carries out further attacks on military infrastructure.

The attack happened as Israel urged all civilians in an area of northern Tehran to evacuate as it carries out further attacks on military infrastructure.

Israel's defence minister warned television and radio are 'about to disappear' shortly before the blast.

Israel’s defence minister warned television and radio are ‘about to disappear’ shortly before the blast.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards responded by urging all residents of Tel Aviv to evacuate as soon as possible.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards responded by urging all residents of Tel Aviv to evacuate as soon as possible.

It comes as Iran's leadership is reportedly showing the first signs of backing down after apparently signalling it is open to negotiations to end the hostilities with the US and Israel

It comes as Iran’s leadership is reportedly showing the first signs of backing down after apparently signalling it is open to negotiations to end the hostilities with the US and Israel

Further reports claim Tehran has asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman to press Donald Trump to use his influence on Israel to agree to an immediate ceasefire.

Further reports claim Tehran has asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman to press Donald Trump to use his influence on Israel to agree to an immediate ceasefire.

Earlier on Monday, Israeli authorities said 24 people have been killed as a result of Iranian missiles including 11 since midnight after attacks in the cities of Tel Aviv, Haifa, Bnei Brak and Petah Tikva. Iran says Israeli strikes have killed 224 people.

Earlier on Monday, Israeli authorities said 24 people have been killed as a result of Iranian missiles including 11 since midnight after attacks in the cities of Tel Aviv, Haifa, Bnei Brak and Petah Tikva. Iran says Israeli strikes have killed 224 people.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee revealed the US Embassy suffered 'minor damage' amid the barrage of missiles which rained down on Israel Monday morning.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee revealed the US Embassy suffered ‘minor damage’ amid the barrage of missiles which rained down on Israel Monday morning.

The Israeli Air Force has claimed it has established full control of the skies above Tehran and has destroyed a third of Iran's ballistic missile launchers.

The Israeli Air Force has claimed it has established full control of the skies above Tehran and has destroyed a third of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed 'we will hold our ground' as he urged people in the country to unite against Israel.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed ‘we will hold our ground’ as he urged people in the country to unite against Israel.

Videos circulating online appear to show some Iranians in Tehran and Karaj chanting slogans against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Islamic Republic.

Videos circulating online appear to show some Iranians in Tehran and Karaj chanting slogans against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Islamic Republic.

Iran is preparing to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), an international pact aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

Iran is preparing to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), an international pact aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is heading west towards the Middle East after leaving the South China Sea this morning.

US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is heading west towards the Middle East after leaving the South China Sea this morning.

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Key updates in the Israel and Iran conflict: What you need to know



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