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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-13 at 16:03
HEADLINES
1. Israel Strikes Iran Military, Tehran Vows Revenge
2. Iran Threatens Largest Missile Attack on Israel
3. US Moves Warships as Middle East Tensions Soar
The time is now 12:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Today, the Israeli security situation remains tense as the country faces a multi-front conflict involving Iran and its proxies across several key regions. Since the onset of Operation "With All Our Might," Israel has launched a series of precise and coordinated strikes aimed at degrading Iran’s military capabilities and its strategic command centers. Notably, overnight, Israel targeted high-value Iranian military installations, including missile storage sites and command centers in northern Iran, with ongoing reports of multiple explosions and destruction of strategic military assets.
In a significant development, Iran responded by claiming the killing of its top military leaders, including the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami, and Iran’s Chief of Staff, General Mohammad Bagheri, in Israeli strikes near Tehran. Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the attacks as a blatant act of aggression and threatened retaliation, asserting that the strikes were coordinated with the United States. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, labeled the Israeli actions as a declaration of war, emphasizing Iran's right to defend its sovereignty under international law.
Meanwhile, Iran has escalated its threats, with reports of Iran planning the largest missile attack in its history against Israel. Iranian officials and parliament members have called for the development of nuclear capabilities, with some urging the leadership to build nuclear weapons, citing the ongoing hostilities and what they describe as unjustified attacks by Israel.
Israel’s military preparations are intensifying. The Home Front Command has raised the alert level, advising civilians to stay near shelters and enter reinforced spaces at the first sign of missile threats. The Israeli government has also announced a temporary extension of driving hours for commercial and public transport vehicles, aiming to maintain operational readiness during this period of heightened alert.
On the diplomatic front, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to speak with world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, to coordinate responses and strategies. Israel has also engaged in covert operations, including a recent deception that led Iran’s top air force commanders into a meeting, which was targeted in a precision strike, killing several senior officers.
The United States has increased its military presence in the region, with the Pentagon moving a third destroyer closer to Israel amidst the ongoing conflict. American officials suggest that the recent Israeli strikes have heightened the possibility of a shift in Iran’s regime, with some analysts warning of the potential for regional escalation and even a change in Iran’s government.
Internationally, France has postponed a United Nations conference on recognizing a Palestinian state, citing the current regional crisis as a major distraction. Meanwhile, global powers continue to monitor the situation closely, with some analysts warning that Israel’s current campaign could significantly alter the balance of power in the Middle East.
As Israel braces for possible Iranian retaliation, the country’s military and civilian agencies remain on high alert, prepared for a prolonged period of hostilities. The unfolding events underscore the precarious and volatile nature of this conflict, with the potential for wider regional instability if de-escalation efforts fail. The situation continues to evolve rapidly, and authorities urge the public to stay informed and prepared for any developm
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