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Deadly escalation as Israel and Iran trade attacks

ABC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell reports on the dueling missile strikes in Israel and Iran as the crisis between the two countries deepens.
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VIDEO: Deadly escalation as Israel and Iran trade attacks
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Nuclear chief warns of contamination at Iran’s main atomic site

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says there is a possibility of both radiological and chemical contamination within Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz
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This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran on Jan. 24, 2025. (Maxar Technologies via AP)
June 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM

Israel and Iran trade strikes as conflict intensifies

Israel expands strikes across Iran and sources tell ABC News President Trump rejected a plan to assassinate Iran's supreme leader.
June 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
VIDEO: Israel and Iran trade strikes as conflict intensifies
June 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM

IDF says it has struck ‘over 250 targets’ in Iran since earlier this week

ABC News contributor Darrell Blocker, a former CIA operative, discusses the Israel-Iran conflict.
June 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: IDF says it has struck ‘over 250 targets’ in Iran since earlier this week
June 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM

US officials say Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader

This comes as aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued into Sunday, marking a third day of strikes following Israel’s Friday attack.
June 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
VIDEO: US officials say Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader
June 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM

Trump says 'it's possible' US gets involved in Israel-Iran conflict

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. is not involved in Israel's military strikes, but "it's possible we could get involved."
June 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
President Donald Trump looks on from the stage during a parade to honor the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, June 14, 2025, in Washington.
June 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Region on edge amid Israeli and Iranian conflict

ABC News’ Marcus Moore and global affairs expert Dr. Qanta Ahmed discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
June 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
VIDEO: Region on edge amid Israeli and Iranian conflict
June 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Middle East on edge as conflict between Israel and Iran continues

On “This Week,” ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz reports on Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s retaliation.
June 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
VIDEO: Middle East on edge as conflict between Israel and Iran continues
June 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Israeli strikes set Iran nuclear program ‘back dramatically, but not enough’: Leiter

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter on “This Week.”
June 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Yechiel Leiter
June 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Israeli ambassador says Iran’s nuclear program set back, 'but not enough'

Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, claimed that Israel had set Iran’s nuclear program back significantly, but that the full operation could take “weeks.”
June 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter and former CENTCOM commander Gen. Joseph Votel speak with ABC News while appearing on This Week, June 15, 2025.
June 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM

Damage reported in Israel after latest Iranian missile attack

Israeli fire crews responded to a reported missile fall among reports of damage in coastal and northern districts of Israel.
June 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Israeli fire crews responded to a reported missile fall among reports of damage in coastal and northern districts of Israel.
June 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM

Israel and Iran launch barrages of counterstrikes

ABC's Marcus Moore in Ramat Gan, Israel, reports Iran calling off scheduled nuclear talks with the U.S. as Israel and Iran launch new waves of attacks.
June 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
VIDEO: Israel and Iran launch barrages of counterstrikes
June 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM

Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel: IDF

Sirens are sounding in Tel Aviv as Israel Defense Forces said it has identified another barrage of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel.
June 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM
VIDEO: Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel: IDF
June 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Putin and Trump discussed Middle East tensions, Ukraine war in phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump have held a lengthy phone call to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East and Ukraine peace talks
June 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with participants of the Time of Heroes, an educational program for veterans of special military operation, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Sergei Bulkin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
June 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM

Iran launches missiles toward Israel, IDF says

ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports live from a bunker in Tel Aviv as Iran launches a new wave of missile attacks on Israel.
June 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
VIDEO: Iran launches missiles toward Israel, IDF says
June 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM

US-Iran talks not happening: Oman officials

Talks between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program will no longer take place after days of Israel and Iran exchanging strikes.
June 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
VIDEO: US-Iran talks not happening: Oman officials
June 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Trump responds to Israel's strikes on Iran

The president called the strikes "excellent" and says there is "more to come".
June 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
VIDEO: Trump responds to Israel's strikes on Iran
June 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM

IDF spokesperson on Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program

IDF international spokesperson Nadav Shoshani joins ABC News Live to discuss the exchange of missiles between Israel and Iran Friday night.
June 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
VIDEO: IDF spokesperson on Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program
June 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM

House Armed Services Committee member weighs in on Israeli and Iranian strikes

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins ABC News’ Juju Chang to discuss the U.S. role in helping Israel shoot down Iranian missiles, and concerns about the U.S. being pulled further into the conflict.
June 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM
VIDEO: House Armed Services Committee member weighs in on Israeli and Iranian strikes
June 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM

Rep. Stutzman on Israel and Iran strikes: ‘Israel has to do what it has to do’

Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) speaks with ABC News’ Juju Chang about his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. role in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
June 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM
VIDEO: Rep. Stutzman on Israel and Iran strikes: ‘Israel has to do what it has to do’
June 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM

Trump warns of 'a lot more' attacks as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

Pres. Trump told ABC News Israel's attack on Iran was "excellent" and suggested there was "more to come."
June 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
VIDEO: Trump warns of 'a lot more' attacks as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
June 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM

Source: Iranian generals & nuclear scientists killed in strikes

A source tells ABC News that those killed in Iran during Israel's surprise attack, including top generals and scientists, were killed in a matter of minutes.
June 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
VIDEO: Source: Iranian generals & nuclear scientists killed in strikes
June 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM

Iran launches counterstrikes after Israel's sweeping attack

The U.S. is helping shoot down missiles targeting Israel, U.S. officials say.
June 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM
VIDEO: Iran launches counterstrikes after Israel's sweeping attack
June 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM

How much could US gas prices rise amid Israel-Iran conflict?

US gas prices could rise within days, industry analysts said.
June 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Smoke rises following the Israeli strikes, in Kermanshah, Iran, June 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM

Israel's spy agency Mossad claims it was able to attack Iran from within

Mossad released footage that it said showed two agents on Iranian soil who deployed precision attack systems "designed to destroy Iranian air defense systems."
June 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Israel’s spy agency Mossad, released video of how they attacked Iran from within. One clip shows two agents on what Mossad said was Iranian soil, released June 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Former Israeli ambassador on Israel-Iran conflict

Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the United States, weighs in on the escalating tension in the Middle East as Iran launched a barrage of missiles towards Israel.
June 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
VIDEO: Former Israeli ambassador on Israel-Iran conflict
June 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Dow closes down 750 points after Israel-Iran conflict deepens, oil prices spike

Oil prices climbed more than 8% as the countries exchanged strikes.
June 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on June 13, 2025, in New York City.
June 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Iran launched under 100 rockets toward Israel in 2 slavos, IDF says

Retired Army Col. Seth Krummrich discusses Friday's retaliatory strikes by Iran against Israel and how the U.S. may be assisting Israel.
June 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
VIDEO: Iran launched under 100 rockets toward Israel in 2 slavos, IDF says
June 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM

US assisting in shooting down missiles headed to Israel

The U.S. is assisting Israel in shooting down missiles targeting the country, a U.S. official confirmed to ABC News.
June 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The U.S. is assisting Israel in shooting down missiles targeting the country, a U.S. official confirmed to ABC News.
June 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM

Trump tells ABC Israel strikes on Iran 'excellent' and warns 'more to come'

President Trump told ABC News the Israeli strikes on Iran were "excellent" and that there was "more to come."
June 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
President Donald Trump attends the Congressional Picnic at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 12, 2025.
June 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Iran launches 2nd round of missiles toward Israel

Senior Fellow at the Independent Women's Forum Dr. Qanta Ahmed describes the ongoing aerial attack by Iran from a bunker in Israel.
June 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
VIDEO: Iran launches 2nd round of missiles toward Israel
June 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Iran launches missiles toward Israel, Israel working to intercept: IDF

Iran has launched missiles toward Israel, which defense systems are operating to intercept, the Israel Defense Forces said Friday.
June 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
VIDEO: Iran launches missiles toward Israel, Israel working to intercept: IDF
June 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Iran ‘very much on its backfoot,’ retired US Army lieutenant general says

Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Doug Lute discusses how Iran might respond to Israeli strikes across the country on Friday morning.
June 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
VIDEO: Iran ‘very much on its backfoot,’ retired US Army lieutenant general says
June 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM

Iranian attack on Israel incoming, IDF official says

There is an incoming Iranian attack on central Israel, an Israel Defense Forces official told ABC News.
June 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
VIDEO: Iranian attack on Israel incoming, IDF official says
June 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM

Oil prices surge and stocks slump after Israel attack on Iran

The strike stoked concern among investors about a possible wider conflict across the Middle East, which accounts for a large share of global oil production. ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports.
June 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
VIDEO: Oil prices surge and stocks slump after Israel attack on Iran
June 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Israel strikes dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear program: IDF

Israel has launched what it is calling a "preemptive strike" against Iran and declared a state of emergency, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.
June 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Smoke rises after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM

Footage shows Tehran after Israel launches 'preemptive strike' against Iran

Iranian state television footage shows burning and damaged buildings in Tehran after Israel announced it had launched a "preemptive strike" against Iran.
June 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
VIDEO: Footage shows Tehran after Israel launches 'preemptive strike' against Iran
June 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Scope of Israeli attack on Iran 'unprecedented': Former DHS official

ABC News' Marcus Moore and Karen Travers, as well as contributor Javed Ali, a former Trump administration official and cybersecurity expert, discuss the strikes on Iran.
June 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
VIDEO: Scope of Israeli attack on Iran 'unprecedented': Former DHS official
June 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM

US, Israel sharing intel on Iran is ‘constant’: Former CIA official

ABC News contributor Darrell Blocker, a former CIA operative, talks about intelligence exchanges and the “exponentially difficult” operation.
June 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
VIDEO: US, Israel sharing intel on Iran is ‘constant’: Former CIA official
June 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Israeli strategy behind Iran strikes is 'brilliant': Military analyst

ABC News contributor and retired Col. Steve Ganyard discusses the "extraordinary" human intelligence behind the strikes on Iran.
June 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: Israeli strategy behind Iran strikes is 'brilliant': Military analyst
June 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Israel launches ‘preemptive’ attack on Iran

Israel launched a series of strikes against Iran that included dozens of military targets, including the country's nuclear program, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
June 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
VIDEO: Israel launches ‘preemptive’ attack on Iran
June 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM

President Trump reacts to Israel's strikes on Iran

ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jon Karl has the president’s reaction to Israeli strikes on Iran.
June 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
VIDEO: President Trump reacts to Israel striking Iran
June 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM

White House responds to Israel’s strike on Iran

The United States did not provide any assistance or have any involvement in the Israeli strike on Iran, two U.S. officials told ABC News.
June 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
VIDEO: White House responds to Israel’s strike on Iran
June 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM

Israel braces for retaliation after strikes on Iran

ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz reports on fears of escalations in the Middle East after Israel’s “preemptive” strikes on Iran overnight.
June 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
VIDEO: Israel braces for retaliation after strikes on Iran
June 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM

Netanyahu calls Israel strikes on Iran 'successful'

In a statement early Friday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement calling the dozens of strikes against Iran "successful."
June 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
In a statement early Friday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement calling the dozens of strikes against Iran "successful."
June 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM

IDF: Israel strikes dozens of targets in Iran

Israel's series of strikes against Iran included country's nuclear program, according to the IDF. The U.S. insists it was not involved in the attack.
June 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
VIDEO: Israel strikes dozens of targets in Iran
June 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM

Israel strikes dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear program: IDF

Israel has launched what it is calling a "preemptive strike" against Iran and declared a state of emergency, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.
June 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Israel has launched what it is calling a "preemptive strike" against Iran and declared a state of emergency, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.
June 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Israel considering military action against Iran in coming days: Sources

The U.S. currently has planned nuclear talks with Iranian officials this weekend. ABC News' Luis Martinez reports.
June 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
VIDEO: Israel considering military action against Iran in coming days: Sources
June 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM

US-Iran nuclear talks to resume on Sunday

This will be the sixth round of talks between the U.S. and Iran since April.
June 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This will be the sixth round of talks between the U.S. and Iran since April.
June 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM

US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Oman on Sunday

"I am pleased to confirm the 6th round of Iran US talks will be held in Muscat this Sunday the 15th," Bad Albusaidi, the country's foreign minister said on social media.
June 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during the 36th anniversary of the death of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, at Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran, Iran June 4, 2025.