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Iran on Friday claimed to have shot down two Israeli fighter jets.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced the launch of the “True Promise 3” operation on Friday night, according to an official statement from the military force.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a warning on Friday that missiles had been launched from Iran, targeting central Israel. A subsequent alert declared that "all of Israel is under fire," indicating a widespread and serious threat across the country.

Baku is set to host the 65th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) from June 17 to 19. The event will bring together Heads of Parliament from several member countries, along with other delegates and guests.

A thick plume of smoke rose over the coastal city of Tel Aviv on Friday after missile fire from Iran, an AFP journalist reported, following a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reaffirmed on Friday France’s commitment to recognizing the state of Palestine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken by phone with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.