LIVE: Trump warns Israel not to attack Iran, says both sides broke truce

Employees and visiting families among dead at Evin Prison

The Iranian judiciary says several employees and visiting family members died as a result of Israel’s attack on Evin Prison, state media report.Authorities in Iran previously reported deaths at the facility, but had not given further details.Part of the notorious jail, which is located in a northern neighbourhood of the capital Tehran, was hit in an Israeli strike on Monday.The UN Rights Office has called the targeting of Evin Prison a “grave breach of international humanitarian law”.

Iran’s president says country will not attack unless Israel does first

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran will respect the truce with Israel as long as Israel does, reports Iran’s Nournews media.Pezeshkian also said Iran is open to dialogue and would protect the interests of Iranians at the negotiating table, according to Nournews.

El Al to scale up flights to bring Israelis home

Israel’s flag carrier says it will boost its flight schedule to bring tens of thousands of Israelis back from abroad, following the ceasefire with Iran.El Al confirmed that it would use its full fleet to add thousands of seats over the next 24 hours.Widespread flight cancellations across the region ensued after the Israel-Iran conflict broke out on June 13.Twelve days later, a Trump-brokered ceasefire has allowed the gradual reopening of Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv.

Iraq’s Foreign Ministry congratulates Qatar on Iran-Israel diplomacy

Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Telegram that it “congratulates the sisterly State of Qatar on its diplomatic efforts and mediation endeavours” that contributed to reaching a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, “reflecting its role in supporting regional stability”.

Iran arrests European suspected of spying on military sites: Report

A European national was arrested by Iranian authorities in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan, reports Iran’s Fars news agency.The person was accused of “spying on sensitive and military areas”, according to the report.Since the outbreak of conflict with Israel, Iran has arrested dozens of people and executed several accused of spying for Israel.Earlier today, Iranian state media reported that six more people were arrested in the western Hamadan province for allegedly spying for Israel’s Mossad.

Explosions heard near Iranian city of Babolsar: Report

The Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) reports witnesses hearing explosions near the northern city of Babolsar, where air defences have been triggered.The report says ambulances are heading towards the area.We’ll bring you more information as we have it.

EU’s top diplomat urges Israel and Iran to respect ‘fragile truce

In a post on X, EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas has expressed cautious optimism about the Israel-Iran truce.“The announced reprieve in fighting between Israel and Iran is good news but remains fragile,” Kallas said. “All sides should stand by this and refrain from further violence.”She also expressed solidarity with Qatar following Iran’s attack on Al Udeid airbase last night.“Let this be a turning point for the whole region,” Kallas said. “I will continue to work towards this end with all sides.”

Israel killed police and IRGC intelligence officials in attacks on Monday

Iran has confirmed the deaths of two more senior military officials as a result of Israeli attacks targeting Tehran on Monday.Alireza Lotfi, who was deputy head of intelligence at Iran’s police force, was killed in an air strike.Separately, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the death of Mohammad Taghi Yousefvand, the head of the intelligence protection department of the paramilitary Basij force that operates under the IRGC.