US, Israel attack Iran Highlights: "We have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian naval ships," says US President Donald Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, shared that he spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.

“I strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and offered my heartfelt condolences for the human losses resulting from them. India stands in solidarity with the UAE during these difficult times,” PM Modi said.

I thanked him for his care for the Indian community residing in the UAE. We support de-escalation, regional peace, security, and stability.

In a post on X, Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, "I was saddened to learn of the passing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as a result of the attacks that took place yesterday. I extend my condolences to the esteemed Khamenei, praying that the Almighty Allah grants him mercy, and offer my sympathies to the brotherly people of Iran; I convey my condolences on behalf of my country and my nation..."

Speaking to ABC News, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that although they have "lost some commanders... nothing has changed in our military capability".

"This is exactly what happened last time," he said, referring to Israeli and US strikes in June last year.

"They killed some of our top commanders, but they were replaced very soon, and in less than 12 hours, we were able to start retaliation," he says. "This time, it was even faster."

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that three oil tankers from the US and the UK have been “struck by missiles and are burning,” according to IRNA.

The US and the UK have not confirmed these reports.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in Delhi on Sunday

IndiGo stated that the passengers will be contacted through their contact details in case the flight operating over the Middle Eastern airspace is affected. It further asked the passengers to explore alternative options or claim a refund, in case of major inconvenience, from the airlines' website.

According to a BBC report, the UK government is preparing plans to potentially evacuate British nationals from the Middle East. The report suggests that nearly 76,000 British nationals in the Middle East have signed up to the UK government's "register your presence" scheme.

"I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important. We are going after the rest — They will soon be floating at the bottom of the sea, also! In a different attack, we largely destroyed their Naval Headquarters. Other than that, their Navy is doing very well! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

Donald Trump on Sunday said that Iran's new leadership wants to talk to him, adding that he has agreed, Reuters reported.

Trump said, “They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them. They should have done it sooner. They should have given what was very practical and easy to do sooner. They waited too long.”

CIA tracked Iranian leaders' movements for months, and the timing of strikes was adjusted partly over that intel, reports AP, citing a source

“The Indian National Congress (INC) unequivocally condemns the targeted assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Hosseini Khamenei, in a military strike carried out without a formal declaration of war. The INC extends its deepest condolences to the Supreme Leader's family, to the people of Iran, and the Shia community around the world in this moment of profound grief. We stand in solidarity with them as they navigate this grave crisis,” Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said.

In view of ongoing developments in the Middle East, the Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) at the Ministry of Civil Aviation is proactively addressing grievances and queries of air travellers. Passenger concerns received through social media platforms, the AirSewa portal, and dedicated helplines are being closely monitored and prioritised for redressal.

News agency PTI reported that an Indian national was injured in the Iranian strikes across the UAE in the past two days. At least 58 people were injured, and three have been killed.

Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Sunday tweeted that he had a telephonic conversation with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, and added, "Appreciated his assessments and insights on the ongoing conflict."

Former CIA director David Petraeus said that the operation in Iran was an "extraordinary intelligence success," but he added that “we don't know what will follow," BBC reported.

In an interview with Fox News, US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that 48 Iranian leaders have been killed in the ongoing strikes in the country. He said, “Nobody can believe the success we're having, 48 leaders are gone in one shot. And it's moving rapidly.”

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday (local time) addressed the nation, saying that Tehran's armed forces will "disappoint the enemies," and added they are currently "crushing the enemy's bases."

Iran's judiciary-affiliated Mizan News Agency, citing an Iranian official, said that at least 153 people were killed after a girls’ school in Minab was hit in yesterday's strikes.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday said that the regime in Iran has no legitimacy to stay in power, news agency Reuters reported.

In a statement on X, theIsraeli military said that the country's Air Force has commenced a new wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran.

The US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed that three US service members have been killed in action, making them the first known fatalities since the strikes began on Saturday.

Citing a US official, Al Jazeera reported that the Iranian missile attack on USS Abraham Lincoln did not affect the carrier, adding that it is continuing with its operations.

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that it attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln, the aircraft carrier in the Gulf. The attack came after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by the US and Israeli air strikes.

In a statement to local media, IRGC said, “The US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln was struck by four ballistic missiles.” The Guards warned “the land and sea will increasingly become the graveyard of the terrorist aggressors”.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said “This war cannot bring about any good result for the other side," Al Jazeera reported.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is a “violation” of international law.

In a post on social media, Sharif wrote, "The people of Pakistan join the people of Iran in their hour of grief and sorrow and extend the most sincere condolences on the martyrdom” of Khamenei.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the state institutions are in place, and that the selection of a supreme leader is likely within a day or two.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in the national capital on Sunday after concluding his two-day tour, GoI sources said.

He is expected to land in Delhi around 9:30 pm. The meeting comes amid growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following US-Israel strikes on Iran. (ANI)