Israel and Iran have traded attacks for a fifth night, with explosions heard in Tehran and over Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has cut short his G7 visit over the crisis. Follow the latest.
Tuesday 17 June 2025 07:03, UK
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There are reports of massive explosions in Herzliya, north of Tel Aviv, a witness has told Reuters.
Explosions have also been heard over Tel Aviv in the past 15 minutes - see our 6.44 post.
Sir Keir Starmer had a meeting with Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit yesterday.
A Downing Street spokesperson said the pair discussed the Middle East and agreed on the need to "find a route to peace through diplomacy and dialogue".
"They agreed that this should be a key focus for G7 partners in the next two days," they added.
As we reported in the post below, Donald Trump has left that summit early to focus on the Middle East - though he said it's not for a ceasefire.
Israel's military has just said missiles have been launched from Iran.
As they announced that, several explosions were heard over Tel Aviv.
The IDF has put out a message to warn Israelis to take shelter once they are alerted.
"The defence systems are working to intercept the threat," the force said.
Two large explosions have been heard in Iran's northwestern city of Tabriz, according to Nour News.
The news site reported they were heard five minutes apart from each other.
Donald Trump has just posted again on Truth Social, his social media site.
He said the French president is "wrong" in saying Trump is leaving the G7 summit early to work on a ceasefire.
"Much bigger than that," he added.
"Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a 'cease fire' between Israel and Iran," he wrote.
"Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that.
"Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned!"
We've just had an update from Israel about its overnight operations in Iran.
The air force completed "several extensive strikes" on military targets in the west of the country, according to the IDF.
"During the strikes, dozens of surface-to-surface missile storage and launch infrastructure were struck," it said.
"In addition, surface-to-air missile launchers and UAV [drone] storage sites were struck in western Iran."
As we reported overnight, Donald Trump is leaving the G7 summit in Canada early.
His team says he's heading back to focus on "what's happening in the Middle East".
Late last night, he posted on his social media platform Truth Social that everyone in Tehran should evacuate "immediately".
Before leaving, Trump joined the other leaders in a joint statement labelling Iran a source of instability.
Meanwhile, US defence secretary Pete Hegseth headed to the White House Situation Room to meet the national security team.
Hegseth didn鈥檛 provide details on what prompted the meeting.
By James Matthews, US correspondent
Donald Trump's early departure from the G7 was entirely in keeping with a president semi-detached.
He looked an awkward fit in Kananaskis, Alberta - a reluctant guest among political counterparts for whom he remains a curiosity, not in a good way.
If he wanted an early "out", he had a good excuse.
They know here, as in the Middle East, that Trump is the pivotal president who can turn war into peace.
In executing the responsibility, he has turned back to the negotiating table. Iranian officials had asked for fresh talks, and it seems they have their wish, with a White House offer of discussions on a ceasefire and nuclear deal.
Make-or-break talks
They have been here before without success, but the context has clearly changed.
As Iran endeavours to talk its way towards a resolution, Israel has other ideas.
It wants the US to supply the bunker-busting bombs it lacks to penetrate Iran's underground nuclear storage sites.
The Israelis have the ear of the US president. For now, however, Trump believes he can reach a deal with the Iranians through dialogue.
His negotiating position is further strengthened by the prospect of answering Israel's call and engaging US weaponry.
If and when the Iranians sit down with the Americans for fresh discussions, it will feel make or break.
For the absence of doubt, Trump posted on social media overnight: "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!"
Trump can claim a vindication of his strategy.
Question of trust
Negotiations with Iran drifted and - if we assume US assent of the Israeli action - Trump effectively outsourced the military action that's brought Iran to heel.
The test of him now is how he exploits the opportunity and trust will be at the heart of it.
The Iranians will consider how they negotiate in good faith with a US president aligned with an Israeli prime minister harbouring ambitions for regime change in their country.
For their part, the Israelis will ponder whether they can trust him to deliver, given their more belligerent view on the way forward.
And they will have legitimate questions arising from the diplomacy history of a US president big on promises.
Whatever Trump states in his covering letter, the CV doesn't read too well.
Attacks continued across Iran and Israel overnight, as the conflict enters it fifth full day.
To get you up to speed, here's what's happened since last night:
