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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-13 at 10:04
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Israel Launches Major Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Iran Responds with Drones and Military Alert
Israel Secretly Builds Deep Within Iran for Covert Operations
The time is now 06:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At six a.m., this is the latest update on the ongoing escalation in the Middle East. Israel has launched a significant preemptive offensive, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and military command centers across multiple fronts. Early this morning, Israeli fighter jets entered Iranian airspace via Syria, striking at the Natanz uranium enrichment site, the largest in Iran, which has been a central point in Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. The attack caused extensive damage to underground facilities housing centrifuges, power systems, and other critical infrastructure necessary for nuclear development. This operation was carried out with precise intelligence cooperation between the Israeli military and intelligence agencies.
Iran responded swiftly, firing over one hundred drones toward Israeli positions, intercepted by the Israeli Defense Forces. Iran’s top military leadership, including the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami, was reportedly among those killed in the strikes, alongside senior scientists linked to Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran has declared a state of war readiness, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordering increased military alert levels.
Meanwhile, in a show of force and strategic deception, Israel took measures to mislead Iran about its intentions, leaking false information about discussions on Gaza and stalled hostage negotiations, while secretly preparing for the attack. In addition to the strikes on Iran itself, Israel reports new assaults on the city of Shiraz in southern Iran and in the western regions, targeting missile bases and air defense systems. Israeli aircraft also targeted the uranium enrichment site in Natanz during the night, with precise, intelligence-guided missiles.
In a remarkable display of covert operations, Mossad operatives established a base deep within Iran, utilizing explosive drones to facilitate targeted assassinations and to disable Iran’s surface-to-air missile systems. Footage released shows Israeli fighters operating these drones, which cleared the way for the Israeli Air Force’s strikes on nuclear and military targets.
The operation has also extended to Iran’s broader military hierarchy. Recent appointments include new commanders in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, replacing those eliminated earlier, signaling Iran’s attempt to maintain its military posture amid mounting losses. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is expected to make a public statement shortly.
Internationally, there is concern over the potential for wider conflict. The United States has reaffirmed its support for Israel’s right to defend itself and has warned Iran against escalating the situation further. Former US President Donald Trump has publicly vowed to defend Israel if necessary.
Domestically within Israel, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has authorized all necessary military measures, and the Home Front Command has issued instructions for heightened alertness and the suspension of flights in sensitive areas. The Israeli military continues to strike at multiple Iranian targets across the country, including the strategic site in Tabriz, and reports of additional airstrikes in other Iranian cities are emerging.
This escalation marks one of the most comprehensive Israeli military operations against Iran in recent years, with the potential to significantly alter the regional security landscape. The coming hours will be critical as both sides assess the next moves in this high-stakes conflict. We will continue to monitor the situation and bring updates a
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