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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-14 at 11:04
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Iran Launches 1,000 Missiles Amid Israel Escalation
Israel Strikes Iranian Oil Refineries in Retaliation
Civilian Toll Rises as Israel and Iran Clash Fiercely
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., the security situation in Israel remains intense and multi-faceted, with developments across several fronts. Yesterday, seven Israeli soldiers were injured lightly after a missile launched from Iran struck the central region of the country. The soldiers received medical treatment and were released from hospital. This attack underscores the ongoing escalation involving Iran and its proxies.
Iran has continued its aggressive stance, with reports of a missile strike near the city of Abadan in southwestern Iran, resulting in a basis explosion and significant smoke. Iranian authorities also confirmed an explosion at the Imam Hassan military base in Kermanshah. In retaliation, Israeli air forces targeted Iranian military infrastructure, including radar installations in the Hamadan province, which satellite imagery shows were destroyed. These strikes are part of Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, aimed at degrading Iran’s nuclear capabilities and military assets.
Israel has notably avoided striking Iran’s heavily fortified Fordo nuclear site, reportedly due to fears of causing a radiological disaster. The decision signals a cautious approach amid concerns over environmental fallout. Nonetheless, Israel’s military has struck Iranian oil refineries, and the Israeli Air Force attacked a missile base in Kanguar, in the Kermanshah province. Israeli officials report that a missile barrage launched from Iran in the early morning was handled without prior alerts due to technical issues, which have since been addressed.
Meanwhile, Iran's response has been forceful. Following an emergency meeting, Iran’s Supreme Leader ordered the launch of 1,000 ballistic missiles, aiming to overwhelm Israeli defenses. Due to Israeli counterattacks on missile launchers and facilities, only about 100 missiles were fired overnight. Iran has also issued warnings to the United States, Britain, and France, threatening to target their interests in the Middle East if they assist Israel in defending against missile barrages.
In the air, Iran’s military has suffered losses of key personnel, with reports confirming the death of nine senior nuclear scientists, including experts in nuclear engineering, physics, and chemistry. These targeted strikes are seen as a significant blow to Iran’s nuclear program, which Israel aims to delay or dismantle.
The conflict has also extended to the civilian population. In Rishon Lezion, a missile struck a residential area, killing Israel Aloni, a 73-year-old man, and causing extensive damage. Over twenty others were injured. Satellite images confirm the destruction of Iran’s radar station at Soubashi in Hamadan, following Israeli airstrikes, marking a strategic blow to Iran’s military communication infrastructure.
Amid these hostilities, false alarm calls have surged, with authorities warning the public not to heed fake messages claiming to come from the Home Front Command. These are part of a coordinated misinformation campaign, and residents are advised to only follow official channels.
In Gaza, the internet and communication networks have been shut down for the fifth day, complicating coordination and reporting. The Israeli government emphasizes that the current military operations are targeting Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, and not civilian infrastructure such as oil refineries, which some reports initially suggested.
In the broader regional context, tensions remain high. Iran has warned Western powers—specifically the United States, France, and Britain—that any assistance they provide Israel against missile attacks will
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