Key points
12.17pm Iran, 'if Israel makes a new mistake the response will be harsh'
12.04 Sources, 'the 27 want greater sanctions on Iran, the EU is slowing down'
11.36 Iran, investigations underway into what happened
11.21 Raisi, attack on Israel showed our strength
10.51 Crosetto, 'not an excessive response from Israel'
10.34 Iran, no emergency Security Council summit
10:00 Source Iran, 'raid with small drones, perhaps from inside the country'
09.51 Iran, 'absurd to attribute the attack to Israel'
09:30 Beijing, against any action that increases tensions
09:17 Esfahan, home to nuclear plants and military bases
09:06 Media, 'Iran does not plan immediate retaliation'
08.38 Stock market: Asia closes down with the crisis in the Middle East
08.26 TV Iran, 'drones flown by infiltrators inside the country'
08:15 Oil rises sharply in the Middle East but below 90 dollars
08:00 Ben Gvir, 'Israel's attack on Iran is muted'
07.59 Iranian media, 'no news of attacks from abroad'
07:58 IAEA, no damage to nuclear plants in Iran
07:40 Asian stock markets in tension on the Middle East, Tokyo at -2.53%
07:36 Sources Israel, signal to Iran on the ability to strike it
07:31 Israel attacks in southern Syria on a radar station
07:30 Rome-Tehran flight landed regularly in Iran
07:20 Oil slows down, stands below 90 dollars
07.19 Iranian commander, 'no damage in the night attack'
07.18 Crosetto, working to avoid another escalation
07.14 Tajani, 'we urge caution, no to the attack on Rafah'
07:09 Tajani, Italians in Iran are safe
06:40 CNN, airspace reopens in Iran
06:35 Iran, flights have resumed from Tehran airport
06:24 'Israel told the US it would not strike nuclear power'
06:06 Australia urges its citizens to leave Israel
06:04 Media Iran, no major explosion in Isfahan
05:31 Nyt, military air base near Isfahan hit
05.21 Israeli army, no comments 'for the moment'
05.20 USA, warned by Israel of retaliation but no approval from us
05:08 Military source to Fox News, 'limited' attack
05:02 Iran, nuclear sites near Isfahan in 'total safety'
04:57 Iran, drones shot down 'but no missiles for now'
04:50 Army, sirens in northern Israel
04.45 Local activists, attacks in southern Syria
04:28 Iran activates defense, airspace over Tehran closed
04:21 US TV, Israel has launched an attack against Iran
04.17 TV Iran, 'strong explosions' near Isfahan
12.17pm
Iran, 'if Israel makes a new mistake the response will be harsh'
"If the Israeli regime makes a serious mistake once again, our response will be decisive, definitive and a regret for them." This was stated by the Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, in an interview with CNN, as reported by IRNA. “Our next response will be immediate and at the highest levels in case the Israeli regime once again embarks on adventurism and takes actions against Iran's interests,” Amirabdollahian said, saying the US was informed of this via l the Swiss embassy in Tehran and that the Islamic Republic does not seek to raise tensions.
12.04
Sources, 'the 27 want greater sanctions on Iran, EU slows down'
The 27 EU member states have "for months" been asking the Commission's External Action Service (EEAS) to expand the sanctions regime applied to Iran on drones but the service is "dragging its feet" because it has its own "agenda". This was said by a high diplomatic source on the eve of next Monday's Foreign Affairs and Defense Council, which will address the issue of sanctions on Tehran. "The leaders were clear, there is the necessary consensus among the 27", specifies the source. The idea is to also include the production of missiles and their delivery to 'proxies' in the region in the restrictive measures, so that Iran "pays a price".
11:36
Iran, investigations underway into what happened
"Experts are investigating the incident and will inform on the matter after receiving the results": this was stated by the commander in chief of the Iranian army Abdolrahim Mousavi, according to Irna, reported by CNN. Mousavi reiterated that the explosion heard was caused "by the air defense firing at a suspicious object".
11.21am
Raisi, attack on Israel showed our strength
“This operation demonstrated the authority of the Islamic Republic system and the power of our armed forces, as well as the iron will of the people under the leadership of the supreme leader of the revolution” Ali Khamenei. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said this when speaking about Iran's attack on Israel last weekend. Raisi called the action "necessary" during a speech in Damghan, in the northern province of Semnan, as reported by IRNA, and did not comment on the attack in Esfahan attributed to Israel.
10.51am
Crosetto, 'not an excessive response from Israel'
"It was something expected on Israel's part. The important thing is to see the intensity. It was a response that was not excessive, which could in some way close this issue that was opened with the bomb in Syria that killed the General Sayyed Razi Mousavi. We have a duty to optimism." This was stated by Defense Minister Guido Crosetto during the radio program "Giù la maschera" (Radio 1 Rai), hosted by Marcello Foa and dedicated to the theme "European Defence: what should Italy do?". "The subsequent declarations on both sides also give us hope that this front can be closed", continued Crosetto, who instead specifies on the issue of Gaza that "they are on separate chapters. On Gaza it seems that Israeli determination is that of moving forward. There doesn't seem to be a change in strategy, that is, the idea of eradicating Hamas and making that area safer in some way."
10:34
Iran, no emergency Security Council summit
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has denied reports in foreign media that an emergency meeting would be held on Friday morning, following the attack blamed on Israel. This was reported by Tasnim, an Iranian agency believed to be close to the Revolutionary Guards.
10:00
Source Iran, 'raid with small drones, perhaps from inside the country'
The attack in Iran last night "was conducted by small drones, possibly launched from within the country itself". An Iranian source told the New York Times, quoted by Haaretz. According to the same source, "the country's radar systems did not intercept unidentified aircraft that entered Iran's airspace."
09:51
Iran, 'absurd to attribute the attack to Israel'
Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Abdolrahim Mousavi called reports attributing the attacks in Esfahan to Israel "absurd" and claimed the explosions were the sound of "flying objects" being shot down. Iran International reports it. Regarding Tehran's potential retaliation against the Jewish state, Mousavi said that Israel "has already seen Iran's response."
09:30
Beijing, against any action that increases tensions
China opposes any action that "increases tensions" following news of the attack on Iran.
09:17
Esfahan, home to nuclear plants and military bases
09:06
Media, 'Iran does not plan immediate retaliation'
A senior Iranian official said Tehran does not expect immediate retaliation after Israel's military action tonight. The Russian agency Tass writes it.
08:38
Stock market: Asia closes down with the crisis in the Middle East
Asian stock markets closed sharply lower as the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East worsened with Israel's retaliatory attack on Iran. Raw materials are under pressure, starting with oil, the price of which has seen a leap. Tokyo closed the session with a decline of 2.66%, despite the drop in inflation. On the currency front, the yen continues to weaken against the dollar, at 154.43, and against the euro at 164.23. In the area, the worst performance was that of Taiwan (-3.8%). Trading still in progress is Hong Kong (-1.2%), Shanghai (-0.4%), Shenzhen (-0.9%), Seoul (-1.6%) and Mumbai (-0.3%) .
08:26
Iran TV, 'drones flown by infiltrators inside the country'
The mini drones shot down by Iranian air defenses in Isfahan were piloted by "infiltrators" from inside Iran: analysts quoted by Iranian state TV claim this, according to the Times of Israel.
08:15
Oil rises sharply in the Middle East but below 90 dollars
Oil prices rise sharply compared to those of the day before with the increase in tensions in the Middle East. However, after an initial flare-up above 90 dollars a barrel, prices then retreated. Around 8 this morning, WTI crude futures changed hands at 84.24 dollars a barrel, up 1.83% on last night's value in New York and Brent was at 88.77 dollars, rising by 1.91%.
08:00
Ben Gvir, 'Israel's attack on Iran is weak'
"Mushy." This is how Itamar Ben Gvir, Israeli Minister of National Security and radical right leader, defined Israel's attack on Iran on X.
07:59
Iranian media, 'no news of attacks from abroad'
Iranian media today denied that Iran was attacked from abroad after several drones were shot down and explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan. “There are no reports of an attack from abroad on Isfahan or any other part of Iran,” the Tasnim news agency reports, citing “informed sources.”
07:58
IAEA, no damage to nuclear facilities in Iran
The IAEA does not record any damage to Iranian nuclear facilities after the drone raid attributed to Israel in Iran, near Isfahan. The International Atomic Energy Agency reports this in a note, thus confirming the reassurances already provided in this sense by Tehran.
07:40
Asian stock markets in tension on the Middle East, Tokyo at -2.53%
Asian stock markets remain in tension due to the latest developments in the Middle East with Israel's retaliatory attack against Iran, but are recovering ground thanks to oil prices which have dropped below 90 dollars: Tokyo badly (-2.53%) , which slipped to intraday lows since 8 February, Hong Kong (-1.11%) and Taiwan (-3.59%), mainly suffering the fall of the giant Tsmc (-6.34%) despite the quarterly data beyond expectations released Thursday. The Chinese stock markets of Shanghai (-0.28%) and Shenzhen (-0.85%) also reduced their losses.
07:36
Sources Israel, signal to Iran on the ability to strike it
"A signal to Iran that Israel has the ability to strike inside the country." An Israeli source said this to the Washington Post while commenting on tonight's limited attack on Iranian territory, near Isfahan. The statement was also taken up by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz.
07:31
Israel attacks in southern Syria on a radar station
Israeli attacks in southern Syria targeted an army radar station at dawn today: the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. “The Israeli attacks targeted a Syrian army radar position between the provinces of Soueida and Deraa,” said Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the Observatory.
07:30
Rome-Tehran flight landed regularly in Iran
A Rome-Tehran flight that was traveling to Ankara airport after the closure of Iranian airspace returned to its initial route and landed at Imam Khomeini International Airport in the Iranian capital. This was reported by the Irna agency. The Tehran-Tbilisi flight scheduled for 10.30 will also operate regularly. Iran has reopened its airspace after closing following reports of explosions and drone strikes early in the morning in Ghahjaverestan, northeast Isfahan, near where the city's airport and the 8th Division are located of the air force, says an IRNA report, adding that all flights are currently conducted according to their normal schedule.
07:20
Oil slows down, stands below 90 dollars
Oil prices recorded a significant slowdown from this morning's surge close to 4% on news of tensions in the Middle East with Israel's retaliation towards Iran: in Asian trading the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) now rises by 2.10 %, to 84.47 dollars, while Brent recorded an increase of 1.97%, to 88.83 dollars.
07:19
Iranian commander, 'no damage in night attack'
A senior Iranian army commander, Siavosh Mihandoust, told the country's state TV that no damage was caused in the overnight attack. The Guardian reports it. The commander said the noise heard overnight in Isfahan was due to air defense systems targeting "suspicious objects".
07:18
Crosetto, working to avoid another escalation
"I receive constant updates and follow the developments of the situation in the Middle East. With allies and partners we are working to avoid further escalation, inviting the parties to exercise moderation so that we do not reach a point of no return". Thus the Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto.
07:14
Tajani, 'we urge caution, no to the attack on Rafah'
On the part of the EU and G7 there is "a diplomatic effort for de-escalation, we invite everyone to be cautious to avoid escalation in the area". This was stated by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Rainews 24, adding that at the moment the operation attributed to Israel in Iran "seems to be concluded" and reiterating his opposition to an Israeli attack on Rafah, in southern Gaza.
07:09
Tajani, Italians in Iran are safe
"I have just spoken with our ambassador to Iran and I am following the developments of the situation following the night explosions in Isfahan. We will talk about it with the Foreign Ministers at the G7 session in Capri this morning. At the moment there are no critical issues for the Italians living in Iran". Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani wrote this after tonight's attack in Iran. "Compatriots are safe", added Tajani in an interview with Rainews 24.
06:40
CNN, airspace reopens in Iran
Iranian airspace has been reopened: CNN reports, citing Tehran officials.
06:35
Iran, flights resumed from Tehran airport
Flights have resumed from Tehran airport. This was reported by the Iranian agency.
06:24
'Israel told the US it would not strike nuclear power'
By warning the US of the imminent attack on Iran, Israel assured Washington that it would not strike the nuclear sites. This was reported by US officials quoted by the Guardian.
06:06
Australia urges its citizens to leave Israel
The Australian government has urged its citizens in Israel to "leave if it is safe to do so." “There is a strong threat of military reprisals and terrorist attacks against Israel and Israeli interests across the region. The security situation could deteriorate rapidly. We urge Australians in Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories to leave if it is safe to do so.” , according to a post on X publishing notices from the Australian government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
06:04
Media Iran, no major explosion in Isfahan
Non si sono verificate grandi esplosioni a Isfahan e solo alcuni vetri delle finestre degli edifici governativi sono stati rotti dopo gli attacchi di droni nella città di Ghahjaverestan, nel nord-est di Isfahan, vicino al luogo in cui si trova l'aeroporto di Isfahan e l'ottava divisione dell'aeronautica militare. Lo scrive l'agenzia iraniana Tasnim. In seguito al rumore delle esplosioni a Tabriz, i media statali iraniani hanno riferito che il suono era legato alla difesa aerea dopo che "un oggetto sospetto" è stato visto volare sopra la città. Video pubblicati da Tasnim mostrano l'autostrada e una centrale nucleare senza problemi.
05:31
Nyt, colpita base aerea militare vicino a Isfahan
Tre funzionari iraniani hanno confermato che un attacco ha colpito una base aerea militare vicino alla città di Esfahan, nell'Iran centrale, ma non hanno detto quale Paese abbia organizzato il raid. Lo riferisce il New York Times.
05:21
Esercito israeliano, nessun commento 'per il momento'
L'esercito israeliano ha affermato di non voler commentare "per il momento" le esplosioni registrate nei pressi di una base militare nel centro dell'Iran. "Non abbiamo alcun commento da fare per il momento", ha detto un portavoce dell'esercito".
05:20
Usa, avvisati da Israele di ritorsioni ma da noi nessun ok
Ieri Israele aveva avvisato gli Stati Uniti che avrebbe compiuto ritorsioni contro l'Iran nei prossimi giorni: lo riferisce la Cnn citando un alto dirigente americano. "Non abbiamo approvato la risposta", ha detto la fonte.
05:08
Fonte militare a Fox News, attacco 'limitato'
Una fonte militare ha riferito a Fox News che l'attacco israeliano condotto in Iran è "limitato". Il Pentagono, per il momento, non ha ancora confermato il raid.
05:02
Iran, siti nucleari vicino Isfahan in 'totale sicurezza'
I siti nucleari nei pressi di Isfahan sono in "totale sicurezza". Lo rendono noto le autorità iraniane citate dai media locali.
04:57
Iran, abbattuti droni 'ma nessun missile per ora'
Alcuni droni sono stati "abbattuti con successo" dalla difesa aerea iraniana, ma non ci sono informazioni riguardo un possibile attacco missilistico "al momento". Lo afferma il portavoce dell'agenzia spaziale iraniana. "Al momento non c'è stato alcun attacco aereo al di fuori di Isfahan e in altre regioni del Paese", ha detto Hossein Dalirian in un messaggio pubblicato su X.
04:50
Esercito, sirene nel nord Israele
Sirene stanno risuonando in questo momento nel nord di Israele. Lo rende noto l'Idf sul suo canale Telegram ufficiale.
04:45
Attivisti locali, attacchi nel sud della Siria
Attacchi nel sud della Siria vengono registrati da attivisti locali citati dall'Afp.
04:28
Iran attiva la difesa, chiuso spazio aereo su Teheran
Iran activated its air defense after reports of an explosion. The Islamic State has also closed airspace over Tehran and other cities.
04:21
US TV, Israel launched an attack against Iran
Israel launched an attack on Iran. US TV announced it.
04:17
Iranian TV, 'strong explosions' near Isfahan
Official Iranian television reports "strong explosions" near Isfahan.
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