Iran war live: Explosions in Tehran, Isfahan as Israel launches attacks; Trump urges restraint
Following reported overnight Israeli attacks on Tehran and Isfahan, Al Jazeera's live feed described multiple explosions. President Trump urged restraint by both sides, and regional mediation channels entered intensive use.
Al Jazeera's live feed reported multiple explosions following Israel's reported overnight attacks on Tehran and Isfahan. Iranian state media said some military and infrastructure facilities had been targeted, while a formal Israeli statement was pending; Iran's Revolutionary Guard was reported to be reviewing response options.
U.S. President Trump called for 'deep restraint on both sides' and said he had directed the White House National Security Council to keep back-channel lines open. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kallas described the situation as a 'very serious escalation'. The UN Secretary-General called for an urgent Security Council session.
Qatar, Oman and Switzerland continued to occupy seats at the mediation table, with the absence of any direct Tehran-Tel Aviv communication channel emphasised. In markets open on Sunday evening, Brent crude extended gains, with safe-haven flows moving into gold and the Swiss franc. This is not investment advice.
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