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Israel's ambassador to the United Nations has said his country is seeking "genuine efforts" on Iran's nuclear capabilities.

It comes as talks between Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his British, German, French and EU counterparts have just begun in Geneva (see previous post).

"We have seen diplomatic talks for the last few decades and look at the results," Danny Danon said.

"If there will be genuine effort to dismantle the capabilities of Iran, then that's something we can consider, but if it is going to be like another session and debates, that's not going to work."

He added that "just another round of talks" is something Israel "cannot accept".

By Dominic Waghorn, international affairs editor

Talks between Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his British, German, French and EU counterparts have just begun in Geneva. 

They are slated to last for around two hours.

European sources say the Iranians will be given a "narrow landing strip" to bring his country safely out of the conflict with Israel. 

The two main issues to discuss will be, firstly, whether the Iranians are willing to give up their insistence that they can enrich uranium entirely or, if not, is there any room to negotiate? 

Secondly, what kind of threat are the British bringing from the United States for what happens if they don't?

Equally important will be whether the Iranians believe Trump will actually join the Israelis' action with all the risks that might bring - and with many in his MAGA movement reacting to talk of US involvement by saying "over my dead body". 

Israeli politicians have been rowing about censorship efforts related to the ongoing fighting.

Journalists working in Israel operate under the country's censorship laws.

In a recent statement, far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said foreign media outlets were "violating" such directives.

During recent fighting, Israel has required pictures of strikes and attacks to be sent to a censor for approval.

Israel complains that pictures and reporting often reveal the exact locations of attacks, and in some cases, sensitive material.

Opposition politician Yair Lapid criticised the censor's efforts, and the government's approach.

Posting on social media, he said: "Their decision to impose sweeping censorship will not be enforceable as long as people have cell phones with cameras, and it is simply crushing the sympathy that has existed in the world over the past week for the just war that we are waging. 

"There is no limit to the amateurism and populism of these people." 

In response, Ben-Gvir doubled down.

He said: "[Journalists] will apply for proper approval from the censor, undergo a check that it does not harm state security - and they will be approved."

As we reported minutes ago, a large plume of smoke has been seen rising from Haifa, in northern Israel, after an Iranian missile attack.

These are the latest images from the city, where the area of the Ministry of Interior was hit.

Ahead of a meeting between European and Iranian delegations today, Israel's UN envoy has had his say.

Daniel Meron, ambassador at the UN in Geneva, said he expects European foreign ministers to demand a complete rollback of Iran's nuclear programme.

His remarks come after Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said his country won't have negotiations with the US as long as Israel's attacks continue - see our 13.50 post.

Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom has said medics are treating two people after airstrikes in the past hour.

A 16-year-old boy is in a serious condition and a 54-year-old man is in "moderate condition" with shrapnel wounds, they said.

They didn't say where they were hurt, but we know the Ministry of Interior building was hit in Haifa.

The Middle East is the world's foremost oil-producing region and a major centre for maritime trade.

Its waterways are a critical thoroughfare for cargo ships transporting oil and container ships with goods and appliances on board.

This is particularly true of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles a quarter of the world's oil trade.

At the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the narrow channel is in the territorial waters of Iran and Oman, which at its narrowest point is just 33km wide.

It flows into the Gulf of Oman, and from there ships can travel to the rest of the world.

Analysts at Goldman Sachs predict blockades in the strait could push oil prices above $100 (拢74) per barrel.

According to the International Monetary Fund, inflation in advanced economies rises by about 0.4 percentage points for every 10% increase in oil prices.

That being said, it would be an extreme step for Iran to close the route, given it could anger its major customer - China - as well as Qatar and the UAE, two other major oil-producing states.

Following reports of a new wave of Iranian rockets earlier - see our 13.40 post - Israeli police has confirmed impact sites.

Officers have not said where missiles have landed.

Images on social media, however, show a large plume of smoke rising from the port city of Haifa, in the north.

Israeli media has said initial reports suggest missiles hit in Tel Aviv and Haifa.

Here are some of the latest pictures from Geneva.

As we've been reporting, foreign ministers from Britain, France and Germany, and an EU foreign policy chief, are going to sit down with their Iranian counterpart in this Swiss city later.

But first, the Europeans had lunch.

Present at the meeting at the offices of the honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany were France's Jean-Noel Barrot, Britain's David Lammy, Germany's Johann Wadephul and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

Six people have been arrested near the Iranian embassy in London, on suspicion of grevious bodily harm.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson: "At 9.53am on Friday 20 June, officers responded to reports of an altercation in Princes Gate, SW1.

"Six men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm 鈥� they remain in police custody.

"Two men were treated for injuries at the scene and have been taken to hospital for further treatment by the London Ambulance Service.

"Police have cordoned off the area while initial investigations take place."