Iran and Israel continued to exchange attacks into Tuesday amid the latest round of conflict between the two nations.
Iran and Israel continued to exchange attacks into Tuesday amid the latest round of conflict between the two nations.
Trump also met with national security advisors in the Situation Room on Tuesday.
ByDavid Brennan, Meredith Deliso, Leah Sarnoff, Jack Moore, and Nadine El-Bawab
Last Updated: June 17, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
Aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight into Tuesday, marking a fifth day of strikes following Israel’s Friday attack. That surprise operation hit at the heart of Iran’s nuclear program, striking key facilities and killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.
The U.S. did not provide any military assistance or have any involvement in Israel’s Friday strike, a U.S. official told ABC News. President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday, “It’s possible we could get involved.”
Latest headlines:
Here’s how the news is developing.
30 minutes ago
Iran’s supreme leader says the country must show ‘no mercy’
Amid ongoing aerial attacks against Israel, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the country must show “no mercy.”
“We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime,” Khamenei said, adding, “We will show the Zionists no mercy.”
-ABC News’ Will Gretsky
35 minutes ago
IDF issues ‘urgent warning’ to residents in specific Tehran district
The Israel Defense Forces issued an “urgent warning” for people to evacuate District 18 of Tehran, Iran.
“In the coming hours, the IDF will operate in the area—just as it has over the past few days throughout Tehran—to strike military infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime,” the IDF said in the statement.
“To all civilians, for your safety and well-being, we urge you to evacuate immediately from the marked area in District 18,” the statement continued.
-ABC News’ Will Gretsky
48 minutes ago
US embassy in Israel closed through Friday
In a new security alert, the United States’ embassy in Israel said it would remain closed through Friday, at least.
The alert also said the embassy has no announcements on helping Americans depart from Israel to share, but that it “will alert the U.S. citizen community if there is additional information to share regarding departure options.”
“The U.S. Embassy is aware that third parties are assisting U.S. citizens in departing Israel. While we are not able to endorse any providers, we understand some have been able to successfully help U.S. citizens,” the embassy said in the alert.
-ABC News’ Shannon Kingston
58 minutes ago
Israel identifies more missiles launched from Iran
The Israel Defense Forces said it has identified more missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday morning local time.
This comes after several projectile impacts were recently reported in the Coastal, Southern and Central districts of the country.
“The public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice,” the IDF said.
-ABC News’ Will Gretsky
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