More army officials killed in Israeli attacks
Two deputy commanders at the Iranian armed forces’ general staff were killed in Israeli attacks, Iranian state media report. The dead were identified as General Gholamreza Mehrabi and General Mehdi Rabbani.
It was unclear when the two commanders were killed. Israel’s attacks on Iran since Friday have killed at least 78 people, including senior military officials.
Iraq announces extension of closure of airspace
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority says the airspace will remain closed to all arriving and departing flights until 1pm local time (10:00 GMT). “This decision is made to maintain the safety and security of civil aviation within Iraqi airspace in light of rising regional tensions,” it added.
Flights suspended at all Iranian airports nationwide: State media
Iran’s Airports and Air Navigation Company has announced the suspension of flights at all airports nationwide until further notice, IRNA news agency reports. In a statement, the company urged passengers and citizens to avoid travelling to airports and to stay tuned to official media channels for updates and further instructions.
No increase in off-site radiation at Iranian nuclear facilities: IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency says there has been no increase in off-site radiation levels after the Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. “Esfahan nuclear facilities were targeted several times on June 13,” the UN nuclear watchdog said in a post on X.
Esfahan nuclear facilities were targeted several times on June 13. No increase in off-site radiation levels has been reported as of now. The IAEA remains in close contact with Iran. https://t.co/zXIqSwCmzC
— IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) June 14, 2025
Iran warns US, UK and France against helping stop strikes on Israel
Iran has warned the three Western allies that their bases and ships in the region will be targeted if they help stop strikes on Israel, state media report.
“Any country that participates in repelling Iranian attacks on Israel will be subject to the targeting of all regional bases of the complicit government, including military bases in the Persian Gulf countries and ships and naval vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea by Iranian forces,” said a government statement quoted by Iran’s semiofficial Mehr news agency.
