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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-13 at 07:04
HEADLINES
1. Israel Launches Largest Preemptive Strike on Iran
2. Regional Tensions Surge as Iran Mobilizes Forces
3. Oil Prices Spike Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
The time is now 03:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At this hour, alarms are sounding in Amman, Jordan, signaling concerns over incoming unmanned aerial vehicles and missile threats, with reports indicating that Jordanian air defenses have engaged targets in its airspace. Meanwhile, Israel continues its extensive military operations against Iran and its proxies across multiple fronts, alerting the public to ongoing airstrikes, heightened missile activity, and escalated combat readiness.
Israeli security sources reveal that significant intelligence has been gathered demonstrating Iran’s strategic military ambitions, including the targeted elimination of senior Iranian defense officials and nuclear scientists. Alongside these targeted killings, Israel has launched a covert offensive aimed at crippling Iran’s missile capabilities and air defense systems. This involves complex operations such as the deployment of precision-guided weaponry near Iranian missile installations, sabotage of air defense technology, and the use of drone-based attacks on strategic targets, including missile bases and military command centers.
In a major escalation, Israeli aircraft struck over 300 targets across Iran in what has been described as the largest preemptive attack against the Islamic Republic to date. The operation reportedly resulted in the death of key Iranian military leaders, including the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Chief of Staff, along with prominent nuclear scientists linked to Iran’s nuclear program. The strikes aimed to dismantle Iran's ability to manufacture ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel and to hinder its nuclear aspirations.
The Israeli government has issued a warning of imminent missile and drone assaults, prompting widespread shutdowns of schools and public institutions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that these actions are necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to protect regional stability. He also called on the Iranian population to see the regime’s true nature and expressed hope for future reconciliation once the threat is neutralized.
On the international stage, the United States has publicly stated that it played no direct role in Israel’s operations, affirming that the strikes were a unilateral Israeli initiative aimed at self-defense. Conversely, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed a harsh response, warning that Israel will face severe consequences for its aggression.
Further complicating the regional landscape, Iran has launched a military drill focused on tracking enemy forces, while its proxies in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen have heightened their alert statuses. Reports indicate that Iran’s missile bases, including one in Kermanshah, have come under attack by Israeli forces, with some bases being targeted to reduce Iran’s offensive capabilities ahead of expected retaliation.
Amid these hostilities, neighboring countries such as Jordan and Saudi Arabia have reported intercepting or alerting to incoming missiles and drones, with some ballistic projectiles reportedly originating from Iranian territory. In response, Israel has begun evacuating certain civilian facilities and has activated underground shelters in Tel Aviv, preparing the population for potential escalation.
Additionally, the global oil market has reacted sharply to the heightened tensions, with crude oil prices rising by approximately seven dollars per barrel, reflecting fears of wider conflict impacting regional stability and energy supplies. The international community continues to monitor developments closely, with some nations calli
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