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Damage to Islamic Republic is damage to Iran, reformist spokesperson says

Jun 17, 2025, 07:50 GMT+1

Javad Emam, spokesperson for Iran’s Reformist Front, said, "The Islamic Republic establishment and Iran are intertwined; any harm to the system will also strike Iran."

He added, "It is impossible to be under Israeli attacks supported by the US on one side, and at the same time sit at the negotiating table."

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In photos: Tehran gridlocked overnight as residents Rush to Leave

Jun 17, 2025, 07:35 GMT+1

Long queues of vehicles were seen on roads leading out of Tehran on Monday night, as residents fled the Iranian capital amid intensifying conflict with Israel.

Footage circulating on social media showed heavy traffic on the Karaj-Chalus road, a key westbound route out of the city.

The exodus follows a warning from former US President Donald Trump, who urged Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling potential large-scale attacks.

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Heavy traffic on the Karaj-Chalus road as vehicles move westwards in a direction leading out of Tehran, Iran, as Israel and Iran continue to attack each other, in this screen grab obtained from social media video released June 16, 2025.
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Heavy traffic on the Karaj-Chalus road as vehicles move westwards in a direction leading out of Tehran, Iran, as Israel and Iran continue to attack each other, in this screen grab obtained from social media video released June 16, 2025.

Three killed in Israeli strike on security checkpoint in central Iran

Jun 17, 2025, 07:29 GMT+1

Three people were killed in an Israeli strike on a security checkpoint in the city of Kashan, a deputy governor of Iran’s Isfahan province said on Tuesday.

The checkpoint, operated by Iranian security forces, was part of increased internal control measures following the escalation in hostilities between Iran and Israel.

The official did not provide further details on the identities of the victims or the extent of the damage.

Israeli airstrike kills top Iranian military commander in Tehran, Israel army says

Jun 17, 2025, 07:19 GMT+1

Israeli warplanes targeted an active command center in central Tehran overnight, killing Ali Shadmani, the newly appointed head of Iran’s Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, the Israeli military said on Tuesday.

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Shadmani, a senior Iranian military figure, was appointed just four days ago to replace Gholamali Rashid who got killed on Friday.

The IDF said the strike was based on precise intelligence and described Shadmani as a key figure in directing Iran’s military operations against Israel.

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Missile hits bus parking lot in Israel's dan district, no injuries reported

Jun 17, 2025, 07:13 GMT+1

A missile struck a bus parking lot in Israel’s Dan District, causing a fire but no reported injuries, Israeli emergency services said.

Following earlier sirens, Magen David Adom teams -- Israel's national emergency service -- were dispatched to search affected areas. Firefighters are responding at multiple scenes. A bus in a town north of Tel Aviv also sustained a direct hit.

Around 30 missiles were fired from Iran on Tuesday morning, with several impact sites reported in central Israel, according to Israel’s N12 news outlet.

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire on a bus following a missile attack from Iran, in Herzliya, Israel, June 17, 2025.
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Firefighters work to extinguish a fire on a bus following a missile attack from Iran, in Herzliya, Israel, June 17, 2025.
Police officers stand next to a crater at an impact site following a missile attack from Iran, in Herzliya, Israel, June 17, 2025.
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Police officers stand next to a crater at an impact site following a missile attack from Iran, in Herzliya, Israel, June 17, 2025.

Former Afghan general urges Afghan migrants to leave Tehran

Jun 17, 2025, 06:58 GMT+1

Sami Sadat, a former senior Afghan army commander, has warned that “very heavy weapons” may be used in Tehran in the coming days and urged Afghan migrants to leave the city.

In a post on social media platform X, Sadat also advised Afghan nationals in Iran to avoid gatherings and stay away from government facilities, citing information suggesting the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict could result in “high civilian casualties.”

“To all Afghans in Iran: avoid travel, avoid crowds, and avoid major cities, especially Tehran,” Sadat wrote.