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Trump-Iran live: World is 'much safer place' after Iran strikes, says White House press secretary

Donald Trump's press secretary has hailed the US strikes on Iran for making the world a "much safer place". She spoke after the defence secretary furiously defended the mission in the wake of an intel report that questioned its success. Follow live and listen to Trump 100 below.

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Israel's 'victory' against Iran opens door to other peace agreements, Netanyahu says

Israel's "victory" against Iran opens the door for a "dramatic widening of the peace agreements," Benjamin Netanyahu says.

The Israeli leader said his country "fought bravely against Iran and achieved a great victory".

Iran has also claimed victory in the 12-day conflict, with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claiming Israel was "crushed" by Tehran's blows.

Poland assumes duties of evacuated EU missions in Tehran

Poland's embassy in Tehran has taken over the duties of EU countries that have evacuated their posts, the Polish foreign ministry said today.

Portugal, Ireland and Germany temporarily relocated their embassy staff in Tehran abroad last week amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Bulgaria also closed its embassy in Tehran and evacuated diplomatic staff and their families to neighbouring Azerbaijan.

"We, being the country of the (EU) presidency, take over their duties," the Polish ministry's spokesperson said.

Trump 'very open' to second Netanyahu visit

On reports that Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House in the next couple of weeks, Karoline Leavitt says there is no date set so far.

She says the Israeli leader has "expressed interest" in coming to Washington and that Donald Trump is "very open to that".

Netanyahu was the first foreign leader to visit Trump at the White House after he was inaugurated in January.

No US-Iran talks scheduled next week, White House says

Karoline Leavitt is asked about the talks between Iran and the US that Donald Trump suggested yesterday would take place next week.

She says there isn't anything scheduled "as of now", but adds the administration is "on a diplomatic path" with Iran.

Trump's team, including special envoy Steve Witkoff, are in communication with the Iranians, Leavitt adds.

Asked whether there was any hold up in trying to schedule the meeting, Leavitt calls for patience.

"We just had this strike on Saturday night. The president secured a ceasefire. A lot has happened in the last week... we'll get there."

'Broad consensus' that Iran's nuclear capabilities destroyed, White House says

Karoline Leavitt opens the news conference by claiming the world is in a "much safer place" after Donald Trump's "decisive" strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

She says there is "broad consensus emerging already that Iran's nuclear capabilities were indeed destroyed".

Leavitt adds that Trump and his team brokered a "historic ceasefire" that is leading the Middle East away from "chaos and bloodshed".

"This was unthinkable at this time last week, and this is what 'Peace through Strength' looks like under President Trump."

'No indication' uranium moved

Leavitt is asked how Trump can be certain that Iran's enriched uranium was not moved away from nuclear sites before US strikes.

"There was no indication to the United States that any of that enriched uranium was moved prior to the strike from any of the sites," she replies.

Karoline Leavitt speaking now - watch live

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is due to begin her daily news conference shortly.

You can watch along in the live stream below. We'll also be providing text updates here in the blog.

Watch: General explains method of US strikes on Iran

There's been no shortage of reporting and speculation on how much damage was done to Iran's underground Fordow nuclear facility by American strikes last week.

General Dan Caine, the highest-ranking officer in the US military, told a news conference at the Pentagon today that the strikes targeted Fordow's ventilation shafts.

"All six weapons at each vent at Fordow went exactly where they were intended to go," he said.

Watch below as he uses a simulation to demonstrate how the attack unfolded.

WHO delivers first medical aid shipment to Gaza since March

The World Health Organisation says it delivered its first medical shipment into Gaza in almost four months yesterday.

WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said nine trucks carrying essential medical supplies entered the enclave from Kerem Shalom in southern Israel.

He said the trucks arrived "without any looting incident, despite the high-risk conditions along the route".

The aid arrival comes amid the near total collapse of Gaza's health system, caused by extensive damage to medical infrastructure and the disruption of pharmaceutical supplies.

Khamenei warns Israel of 'heavy cost' to its aggression

Iran's supreme leader has warned Israel that its aggression against Tehran will "come at a heavy cost".

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei posted the message on his Hebrew language account on X.

Earlier, Khamenei said in a video address that Iran had "delivered a hand slap to America's face" and "crushed" Israel (see 11.47am post).

In pictures: Aftermath of Israeli strikes in Tehran

Here are the scenes in Tehran today, showing the impact of Israeli strikes.

The Iranian capital was one of the areas hit hardest during the 12-day conflict, with Israel's military claiming it had "complete aerial superiority" over the skies of Tehran during that time.

Iran's health ministry says at least 627 people were killed and almost 5,000 injured during the 12 days of attacks on the country.