Trump says Iran wants talks now but should have done that before

Iran is seeking to end hostilities and resume nuclear negotiations, The Wall Street Journal reported citing Middle Eastern and European officials, with messages sent to both Israel and the US through Arab intermediaries.

“Iran has told Arab officials they would be open to returning to the negotiating table as long as the US doesn’t join the attack,” the officials said.

Messages relayed to Israel also warned “it is in the interest of both sides to keep the violence contained.”

A building in northern Tehran that has been a gathering place for high-ranking Islamic Republic officials was targeted, an eyewitness in Tehran told Iran International.

More details to follow.

Israeli airstrikes on Monday targeted Iran's state broadcaster in northern Tehran after urging citizens to evacuate nearby areas.

Iran's state-run Hamshahri newspaper says several state broadcaster employees have been killed in the Israeli airstrikes which targeted the IRIB news channel.

The Swiss embassy in Tehran which protects the US interests in Iran, says it will remain closed until Sunday.

It did not provide further details.

The Islamic Republic is prepared for “a very major strike” following Israel’s “first act of aggression," the IRGC-affiliated Fars News reported.