‘It’s very late to be talking,’ Trump says as Iran signals talks

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the UK, along with the High Representative of the European Union urged Iran and Israel to de-escalate their conflict during a June 16 call with Tehran’s foreign minister, said the EU in a statement on Wednesday.

The E3 and EU reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense under international law but pressed all sides to return to diplomacy.

They also warned Iran against withdrawing from the Non-Proliferation Treaty and expressed deep concern over Tehran’s expanding nuclear program and continued safeguards violations.

“E3 Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union reiterated their longstanding concerns about Iran’s nuclear program which largely exceeds any credible civilian purpose, and Iran’s ongoing non-compliance with its legally binding safeguards obligations.”

A strike on Wednesday targeted the headquarters of the police intelligence protection unit (NAJA) in Tehran, an audience told Iran International.

The report coincides with Israeli military announcements of ongoing operations against military targets across the Iranian capital, following multiple explosions heard in various districts.

Israeli air force has destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s internal security agency, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday.

Residents shared footage with Iran International on Wednesday showing major explosions across eastern and western Tehran.

One video captured a powerful blast in the mountains east of the capital, striking the Nobonyad area.

Other videos showed explosions in Phase 8 of Pardis to the east, Shahrak-e Esteghlal near Chitgar in the west, and renewed Israeli strikes on Shahran—where a fuel depot was previously targeted.

Another explosion was reported near Seoul Street in northern Tehran.

Ongoing attacks in eastern Tehran—specifically in the areas of Khojir and Parchin—were heavy, a citizen told Iran International on Wednesday.

The individual shared video footage of heavy smoke rising from the area.