Trump seeks complete end to Iran nuclear program

Kayhan, the newspaper published under the supervision of Supreme Leader Khamenei’s representative, wrote on Tuesday: “The condition to end the war is neither a ceasefire agreement, nor political pressures, nor a tactical retreat. The end of this war requires the complete destruction of Israel.”

Javad Emam, spokesperson for Iran’s Reformist Front, said, "The Islamic Republic establishment and Iran are intertwined; any harm to the system will also strike Iran."

He added, "It is impossible to be under Israeli attacks supported by the US on one side, and at the same time sit at the negotiating table."

Iran’s parliament on Tuesday passed a fast-tracked bill imposing harsher penalties on individuals accused of cooperating with foreign governments deemed hostile by Tehran, a lawmaker said.

The legislation was approved during a closed-door session, according to Alireza Salimi, a member of the parliament’s presidium. Lawmakers also debated a motion to prioritize regulations on drone usage.

Long queues of vehicles were seen on roads leading out of Tehran on Monday night, as residents fled the Iranian capital amid intensifying conflict with Israel.

Footage circulating on social media showed heavy traffic on the Karaj-Chalus road, a key westbound route out of the city.

The exodus follows a warning from former US President Donald Trump, who urged Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling potential large-scale attacks.

Three people were killed in an Israeli strike on a security checkpoint in the city of Kashan, a deputy governor of Iran’s Isfahan province said on Tuesday.

The checkpoint, operated by Iranian security forces, was part of increased internal control measures following the escalation in hostilities between Iran and Israel.

The official did not provide further details on the identities of the victims or the extent of the damage.