Politics

Reports that Iran tells Qatar, Oman it won’t negotiate with US ‘while under attack’

• Another sign of an attempt to dial down hostilities?

Al Jazeera cite Iran Foreign Minister: "will prepare the ground for a return to diplomacy"

• Something positive to hasten the end of the war?

A US official has said again that the US is not considering joining the war with Iran

• The US said this again and again, reiterating it now

Trump: Iran has perhaps a second chance

• Trump post on Truth Social

Trump: Iran must make a deal before there is nothing left

• US president Trump comments on Truth Social

Why it's hard to see Iran starting a full-fledged war against Israel

• Lots of signs that Iran would be fighting alone

Iran confirms key military casualties, says Israel has crossed all red lines

• An announcement by Iran's armed forces

Japan prime minister Ishiba is reportedly to hold phone call with US president Trump today

• NHK reports on the matter

IAEA says there is no increase in radiation levels observed at Iran's Natanz facility

• Remarks by the International Atomic Energy Agency

Natanz Nuclear Facility Reportedly Destroyed: Atomic Agency Chief

• Iran's atomic agency chief reveals complete destruction of Natanz nuclear facility

Trump says Iran can not have a nuclear bomb

• Hope to get back to negotiating table.

Iran says Israel and America will pay a very heavy price

• Iranian state media

Trump convenes the National Security Council meeting at 11am on Friday

• Also - Iranian outlets claim that Iran will declare war on Israel and retaliate "soon"

Further reports that Israeli air force has begun a second wave of air strikes against Iran

Reports of another wave of Israeli strikes on Iran has begun

• Ongoing in the Middle East