Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Khamenei rejects Trump’s call for surrender, warns of ‘irreparable damage’ if US…

Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not looking for a long-term war with Iran. When Trump walked out on the South Lawn to meet the men installing the new flagpole at the White House, he told the media that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. “We’re not looking for long-term war. I only want one thing — Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. That’s it,” he said. When asked if he had a message for the Supreme Leader of Iran who says that they will not surrender, he said, “I say, ‘Good luck.'” “For 40 years, they’ve been saying ‘death to America,'” Trump said on Iran.”If you go back 15 years, I was saying we CANNOT let Iran have a nuclear weapon,” he said.

Operation Sindhu

As many as 110 Indian students evacuated from northern Iran will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of Thursday as India launched ‘Operation Sindhu’ to evacuate its nationals from the warzone. “The Indian Embassy has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on 17th June 2025. The students have travelled by road to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, under the supervision of our Missions in Iran and Armenia. These students departed Yerevan on a special flight at 1455 hrs on 18th June 2025 and will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of 19th June 2025 as part of the initial stages of Operation Sindhu,” read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday.

Trump hints at possible role in mediating Israel-Iran ceasefire

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of playing a role in mediating a ceasefire between Iran and Israel amid the ongoing conflict. Speaking about the deteriorating situation, Trump claimed he had previously offered a strong deal that was ultimately rejected, a decision he believes is now being regretted. He noted that discussions had taken place over two months, and although it may be late, there appears to be renewed interest in dialogue—even a possible visit to the White House. While stopping short of confirming any concrete steps, Trump suggested he has ideas in mind and indicated that he prefers to finalize decisions at the last moment due to the unpredictability of war. He expressed concern over the escalating violence and loss of life, emphasizing the seriousness.

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