Israel-Iran live: Teenager hurt after latest Iranian missile attack on Israel; UK says it will get Britons out

Putin says resolution for conflict can be found

Over to Russia now, where Vladimir Putin has been addressing the St Petersburg forum and talking about the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Russia's president says he believes there is a resolution to be found between the two countries.

He says Russia does not seek to mediate between the sides, but instead wants to propose ideas on how they can reach a ceasefire agreement.

Putin adds that Moscow is in daily contact with Iran, and says he would like Russia's ideas to be realised.

Attack on nuclear facilities could have 'great consequences', UN told

Another update from the UN Security Council meeting in New York now, where the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency has just warned against attacks on nuclear facilities and called for maximum restraint amid Israel's strikes on Iran. 

"Armed attack for nuclear facilities should never take place and could result in radioactive releases with great consequences within and beyond boundaries of the state which has been attacked," Rafael Grossi, director of the International Agency for Atomic Energy, told the UN council. 

"I therefore again call for maximum restraint," he added.

UN Security Council meets over Israel-Iran conflict

We've been telling you about the United Nations Security Council, which is holding a meeting in New York.

Representatives of countries are discussing the conflict between Israel and Iran, which is now in its eighth day.

You can watch along in the live stream below, and we'll continue to bring you any key updates as they happen.

What we know about Iran's secretive 'nuclear mountain' - and how Israel might destroy it

Housing hundreds of centrifuges buried deep underground, much of the Fordow plant is shrouded in mystery. 

It is protected by tonnes of dirt and rock, far away from prying eyes - and foreign missiles.

But as Israeli warplanes fly unchecked above Tehran, with much of the Islamic Republic's air defences destroyed, attention has turned to the secretive facility.

Some say only the US's so-called "bunker buster" bomb could breach the nuclear mountain, while others argue troops on the ground are the only way.

Or maybe it is simply impossible, short of a nuclear strike.

Israel's UN ambassador sceptical about Geneva talks as he calls for 'genuine effort' to 'dismantle' nuclear capabilities

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations has said his country is seeking "genuine efforts" on Iran's nuclear capabilities.

It comes as talks between Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his British, German, French and EU counterparts have just begun in Geneva (see previous post).

"We have seen diplomatic talks for the last few decades and look at the results," Danny Danon said.

"If there will be genuine effort to dismantle the capabilities of Iran, then that's something we can consider, but if it is going to be like another session and debates, that's not going to work."

He added that "just another round of talks" is something Israel "cannot accept".

Talks with Iran's foreign minister under way - with two key issues at hand

Talks between Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his British, German, French and EU counterparts have just begun in Geneva. 

They are slated to last for around two hours.

European sources say the Iranians will be given a "narrow landing strip" to bring his country safely out of the conflict with Israel. 

The two main issues to discuss will be, firstly, whether the Iranians are willing to give up their insistence that they can enrich uranium entirely or, if not, is there any room to negotiate? 

Secondly, what kind of threat are the British bringing from the United States for what happens if they don't?

Equally important will be whether the Iranians believe Trump will actually join the Israelis' action with all the risks that might bring - and with many in his MAGA movement reacting to talk of US involvement by saying "over my dead body". 

Israeli politicians clash over media censorship

Israeli politicians have been rowing about censorship efforts related to the ongoing fighting.

Journalists working in Israel operate under the country's censorship laws.

In a recent statement, far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said foreign media outlets were "violating" such directives.

During recent fighting, Israel has required pictures of strikes and attacks to be sent to a censor for approval.

Israel complains that pictures and reporting often reveal the exact locations of attacks, and in some cases, sensitive material.

Opposition politician Yair Lapid criticised the censor's efforts, and the government's approach.

Posting on social media, he said: "Their decision to impose sweeping censorship will not be enforceable as long as people have cell phones with cameras, and it is simply crushing the sympathy that has existed in the world over the past week for the just war that we are waging. 

"There is no limit to the amateurism and populism of these people."

In response, Ben-Gvir doubled down.

He said: "[Journalists] will apply for proper approval from the censor, undergo a check that it does not harm state security - and they will be approved."

Aftermath of Iranian attack on Haifa

As we reported minutes ago, a large plume of smoke has been seen rising from Haifa, in northern Israel, after an Iranian missile attack.

These are the latest images from the city, where the area of the Ministry of Interior was hit.

Europe should demand complete rollback of Iran's nuclear programme, says Israeli envoy

Ahead of a meeting between European and Iranian delegations today, Israel's UN envoy has had his say.

Daniel Meron, ambassador at the UN in Geneva, said he expects European foreign ministers to demand a complete rollback of Iran's nuclear programme.

His remarks come after Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said his country won't have negotiations with the US as long as Israel's attacks continue - see our 13.50 post.

Teen among two hurt in latest attack, say medics

Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom has said medics are treating two people after airstrikes in the past hour.

A 16-year-old boy is in a serious condition and a 54-year-old man is in "moderate condition" with shrapnel wounds, they said.

They didn't say where they were hurt.

Why the Strait of Hormuz is so vital - amid Iranian threats to close it

The Middle East is the world's foremost oil-producing region and a major centre for maritime trade.

Its waterways are a critical thoroughfare for cargo ships transporting oil and container ships with goods and appliances on board.

This is particularly true of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles a quarter of the world's oil trade.

At the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the narrow channel is in the territorial waters of Iran and Oman, which at its narrowest point is just 33km wide.

It flows into the Gulf of Oman, and from there ships can travel to the rest of the world.

Analysts at Goldman Sachs predict blockades in the strait could push oil prices above $100 (£74) per barrel.

According to the International Monetary Fund, inflation in advanced economies rises by about 0.4 percentage points for every 10% increase in oil prices.

That being said, it would be an extreme step for Iran to close the route, given it could anger its major customer - China - as well as Qatar and the UAE, two other major oil-producing states.

Huge column of smoke rises in Israeli port city

Following reports of a new wave of Iranian rockets earlier - see our 13.40 post - Israeli police has confirmed impact sites.

Officers have not said where missiles have landed.

Images on social media, however, show a large plume of smoke rising from the port city of Haifa, in the north.

Israeli media has said initial reports suggest missiles hit in Tel Aviv and Haifa.

British and European ministers sit down for lunch ahead of Iran meeting

Here are some of the latest pictures from Geneva.

As we've been reporting, foreign ministers from Britain, France and Germany, and an EU foreign policy chief, are going to sit down with their Iranian counterpart in this Swiss city later.

But first, the Europeans had lunch.

Present at the meeting at the offices of the honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany were France's Jean-Noel Barrot, Britain's David Lammy, Germany's Johann Wadephul and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

Six arrested after men injured near Iranian embassy in London

Six people have been arrested near the Iranian embassy in London, on suspicion of grevious bodily harm.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson: "At 9.53am on Friday 20 June, officers responded to reports of an altercation in Princes Gate, SW1.

"Six men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm – they remain in police custody.

"Two men were treated for injuries at the scene and have been taken to hospital for further treatment by the London Ambulance Service.

"Police have cordoned off the area while initial investigations take place."

'We have nothing to discuss': Iran snubs possible US negotiations

Iran has snubbed any possible negotiations with the US - at least as long as Israeli attacks continue.

That's the latest from Geneva, where Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, is going to meet with his counterparts from Britain, France and Germany this afternoon.

He's stuck to Iran's line that it won't meet US officials until Israel halts its strikes.

Iran launches wave of missiles towards Israel

Iran has launched a wave of missiles towards Israel.

The Israeli military said it identified the attack in a statement and it was also reported in Iranian state media.

The Israel Defence Forces said sirens had sounded in "several areas across Israel" and it was working to intercept the threat.

Explosions are being heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Reuters news agency said.

Iran ready to discuss nuclear limitations, official tells Reuters

Iran is ready to discuss limitations to its nuclear programme, Reuters reports, citing a senior Tehran official.

The news agency quoted the official as saying Iran was prepared to talk about limitations to its uranium enrichment.

Zero enrichment would be rejected, "especially now under Israel's strikes," the source added.

The official also reportedly said Europe's role was stronger given Tehran's unwillingness to engage with the US as Israel continued to attack.

Positive signs?

The seemingly positive words match reports of America's similar willingness to sit down for talks.

However, Iran has repeatedly said it won't talk with Washington while Israeli strikes continue.

Yesterday, Donald Trump reflected a possible move in the right direction, saying: "There's a substantial chance of negotiations."

Enriching your way to peace

The nuclear fuel used in a reactor, or a nuclear bomb, needs to have a higher concentration of uranium-235 than naturally exists.

Only about 0.7% of natural uranium is capable of becoming weapons-grade.

To this end, uranium is enriched.

Iran has a number of enrichment facilities, such as Fordow - which is buried in a mountain.

But Tehran has always said these are for civilian use, not for making bombs, which need very high levels of uranium-235.

Facilities like Fordow use centrifuges to separate out the wanted uranium isotope, enriching it.

Limiting such enrichment efforts would keep Iran's uranium from levels needed for bombs, but at levels it could be used for civilian fuel.

Europe and Britain to tell Iran US is open to direct talks - even as Trump considers strikes

Europe and Britain will tell their Iranian counterpart in today's meeting in Geneva that the US is open to direct talks - even as Donald Trump mulls over striking Tehran directly.

Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi will be told that Iran must send a "clear signal", Reuters news agency reported, citing two diplomats.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio spoke to several of his Western counterparts ahead of today's meeting, the diplomats reportedly added, saying it indicated a readiness to engage.

Washington has not confirmed this, but CNN quoted a US official as saying that Donald Trump supported diplomacy.

And we reported earlier that the US preferred a diplomatic solution - but was open to a military one.

However, Tehran has repeatedly said it will not talk to Trump's government until Israel stops its attacks.

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