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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-13 at 11:03

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HEADLINES
1. Israel Launches Major Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
2. Iran Threatens Revenge as Israel Claims Victory
3. Regional Tensions Surge Amid Israel-Iran Escalation

The time is now 07:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 7 a.m., Israel’s military announced the successful completion of a major preemptive operation against Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, dubbed “Operation Rising Lion.” The Israeli Air Force launched a coordinated series of strikes targeting key military sites across Iran, including nuclear facilities, missile bases, and high-ranking military command centers. The operation was based on precise intelligence and aimed to neutralize what Israel perceives as an imminent nuclear threat from Iran.

The Israeli military confirmed the elimination of several senior Iranian military officials, including the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace Force, Ali Hajji-Zadeh, as well as other top generals and scientists connected to Iran’s nuclear program. Iranian state media reported explosions and fires at multiple sites, including the uranium enrichment plant in Natanz, Tabriz International Airport, and the Shahid Fakouri military base in Tabriz.

Iran responded aggressively, launching over 100 drones toward Israel, which the IDF intercepted. Iran’s regime issued stark warnings, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatening a “bitter and painful” fate for Israel, accusing it of “crime” and “maliciousness” by striking Iran’s nuclear sites. Iranian officials also announced the appointment of new military leaders to replace those targeted in the strikes.

In the aftermath, reports indicate continued aerial activity in the region. Syrian sources observed Israeli military aircraft refueling in their skies, suggesting ongoing operations. Meanwhile, explosions were reported in Shiraz and other Iranian cities, with some sources suggesting they were the result of Israeli attacks on missile production facilities.

International reactions are mixed. The United States, with President Donald Trump reaffirming support for Israel and warning Iran to make a deal before further destruction occurs, emphasized that the US remains uninvolved militarily but supports Israel’s right to defend itself. European nations called for restraint, urging de-escalation to prevent regional destabilization.

In Israel, citizens were advised to remain alert, with the Home Front Command alerting to possible retaliatory missile and drone attacks. Public transportation has been limited, and flights to and from Israel have been canceled as the country prepares for potential escalation.

This series of strikes marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Israel’s leadership has declared that the operation will continue “as long as it takes” to eliminate threats against its security, signaling a new chapter in the tense standoff with Iran and its proxies across the Middle East.

This is the latest update in a complex and rapidly evolving situation, with regional and global implications that remain uncertain.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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SOURCES
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1205146
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1205145
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