LIVE: Iran calls nuclear talks with US meaningless after Israeli strikes

As dawn breaks over a region on edge, Iran has launched a fresh wave of ballistic missiles towards Israel in retaliation for Friday’s deadly Israeli strikes on key Iranian nuclear and military sites. Explosions were reported across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with thick plumes of smoke visible over both cities. Israeli officials confirmed at least two deaths and dozens injured, while Iranian authorities report heavy civilian casualties, with 78 dead and over 300 wounded. With both nations trading threats of escalation and vowing further action, fears of a broader regional war continue to rise. Stay with us for rolling updates as the situation develops.

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Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that talks with the United States were “unjustifiable” after Israeli strikes on his country, likely signalling no negotiations this weekend with Washington.

However he stopped short of saying the talks were cancelled.

The comments by Araghchi came when he spoke by phone with Kaja Kallas, the European Union's top diplomat.

The Israeli airstrikes were the “result of the direct support by Washington”, Araghchi said in a statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency.

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has warned Iran that “Tehran will burn” if it continues firing missiles at Israel as tensions escalated between the two nations.

His comments came after Iran launched retaliatory strikes on Israel following Israel's attack on Iran’s nuclear, missile and military complex.

Three Israelis are said to have been killed and some 70 others wounded in the Iranian missile attacks.

The International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN nuclear watchdog, has said there has been no increase in off-site radiation levels after the Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

“Esfahan nuclear facilities were targeted several times on June 13,” the IAEA said in an X post.

In the aftermath of Iran’s retaliatory attacks, Israeli firefighters worked for hours to free people trapped in a Tel Aviv high-rise, according to an Al-Jazeera update.

One resident said he ran to an underground shelter after receiving an alert. “After a few minutes, we just heard a very big explosion. Everything was shaking, smoke, dust, everything was all over the place,” he said.

Iranian missiles targeted sites across Israel, killing at least three people and injuring dozens more.

Two more high-ranking generals in Iran's armed forces have been confirmed as being killed by Israeli strikes on the country, Iranian state television reported on Saturday.

State TV identified the dead as Gen. Gholamreza Mehrabi, the deputy of intelligence for the armed forces' general staff, and Gen. Mehdi Rabbani, the deputy of operations. It did not say where the men were killed.

Israel's strikes on Friday killed multiple high-ranking officials within Iran's armed forces, including the chief of staff of the army and the head of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee revealed he was forced into bomb shelters five times overnight as Iran launched multiple missile strikes on Israeli territory.

In a post on X, Huckabee described it as a “rough nite in Israel” and expressed doubt that the Shabbat would bring calm. The US had earlier ordered the departure of non-essential personnel from parts of the Middle East ahead of Israel’s military action.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) reported intercepting multiple UAVs near Judea and the Dead Sea on Saturday morning, following air raid sirens that sounded shortly after 8 am local time. The Israeli air force responded swiftly to the threat, according to the BBC.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei on Saturday declared that further nuclear talks with the United States are now “meaningless” following Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, according to state television. Talks had been scheduled for Sunday in Oman, but Baghaei said Israel had crossed all red lines with its “criminal act.” While the negotiations have not been officially cancelled, Iranian officials say their participation now remains uncertain.

Former US President Donald Trump on Friday called on Iran to swiftly reach a deal on its nuclear programme, warning of further devastation after Israel's targeted strikes. Framing the current crisis as a "second chance" for Iran’s leadership, Trump urged action “before there is nothing left.” While the White House denied involvement in the Israeli assault, Trump noted that American-supplied weaponry was used to strike key Iranian nuclear and military assets.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday issued an apology after sharing a map on social media that incorrectly showed Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The graphic, used to illustrate the range of Iranian missiles, drew sharp criticism from Indian users. In a clarification, the IDF acknowledged the error, stating the map “fails to precisely depict borders.”

Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Saturday acknowledged India’s concerns as “legitimate” and said the country could play a constructive role in de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict.

Speaking to PTI Videos after a call between PM Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Azar said India’s ties with both nations position it well for dialogue. He also defended Israel’s military action, alleging Iran’s leadership is pursuing nuclear weapons with hostile intent.

The above-ground pilot enrichment facility at Iran’s Natanz nuclear site has been destroyed, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi told the UN Security Council on Friday, according to Reuters.

Grossi added that Iran has reported additional attacks on its Fordow enrichment plant and a facility in Isfahan, marking a significant escalation in the conflict’s impact on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

Jordan will reopen its airspace to civilian flights from 7.30 am local time on Saturday, according to state-run Petra news agency, reported by the Associated Press. The move suggests that authorities in Amman no longer anticipate an immediate threat of further regional attacks amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.

Several loud explosions have rocked buildings in central Israel, with more missile impacts expected imminently, the BBC reported. In protected shelters, residents huddled glued to their phones as footage of strikes and interceptions floods social media. Across the country, the atmosphere is tense and surreal, as Israelis come to terms with a long-anticipated Iranian response now unfolding in real time.

Iranian state media reported on Saturday that Israeli drones were shot down and repelled near the northwestern Salmas border, according to a Reuters update. The incident marks another flashpoint in the rapidly escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, following a night of heavy missile exchanges.