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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-16 at 05:04
HEADLINES
1. Iran Launches Deadly Missiles in Major Israeli Cities
2. Israel Strikes Tehran Targets Amid Escalating Conflict
3. Elon Musk Provides Free Starlink Internet to Iran
The time is now 01:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 1:00 AM, tensions and conflicts across the Middle East continue to escalate with significant developments on multiple fronts. Israeli military forces report successful strikes targeting Iranian air defense operators and missile launchers, with the Israeli Defense Forces announcing the elimination of ground-to-air missile personnel just moments before they reached their targets south of Tehran. Additionally, Israeli aircraft have targeted Iranian Quds Force command centers and military facilities in Tehran, aiming to disrupt planning for future acts of terror against Israel.
Meanwhile, the Israeli Air Force carried out heavy strikes on suspected locations where Iran’s leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, may be located, in a significant escalation of military activity. In response, Iran’s military launched a large-scale missile attack on Israeli territory, striking multiple sites including Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Eilat. The barrage resulted in at least four fatalities, over a hundred wounded, and extensive property damage, with rescue teams still searching for survivors. Among the victims was an 86-year-old man found deceased in one of the impacted areas.
In the midst of this conflict, the United States has reported minor damage to its embassy in Tel Aviv, caused by a missile attack attributed to Iran. The US ambassador, Michael Herzog, confirmed that the embassy and consulate in Tel Aviv will remain closed for the day. The incident follows Iran’s recent missile barrage, which also caused casualties and damage in other Israeli cities, including a tragic incident in Bnei Brak where a civilian was found dead amidst the debris.
Israeli officials have also indicated that Iran’s forces continue to fire missiles and drones from Yemen, contributing to the broader regional instability. The Houthi militia in Yemen has been active, launching multiple attacks against southern Israeli targets, although no casualties have been reported from these strikes at this time.
Adding to the regional tension, reports indicate that Israeli forces have captured high-ranking Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers in a raid in Zanjan, Iran, including Colonel Reza Najafi and Hussein Rassouli, signaling a possible shift in intelligence operations and targeted actions against Iranian military leadership.
On the diplomatic front, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi reaffirmed Tehran’s right to develop nuclear energy and conduct research to serve its national interests, asserting that Iran has not abandoned negotiations with the United States. Conversely, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian accused the US of violating international laws by allowing Israel to carry out strikes against Iran and its allies.
In legal proceedings, a German court is set to rule on the case of Alaa Mousa, a Syrian doctor accused of committing crimes against humanity during Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Mousa faces charges related to torture and execution at military hospitals in Syria between 2011 and 2012, with prosecutors seeking a life sentence. The trial highlights ongoing international efforts to hold regime supporters accountable for war crimes.
Meanwhile, in Israel, the toll from recent missile attacks continues to rise. Over 100 individuals have been injured across multiple locations, including Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Bnei Brak, with three confirmed fatalities. Emergency teams are actively engaged in rescue and recovery operations, emphasizing the ongoing danger posed by Iran’s missile barrage.
Amidst these hostilities, calls are growing for the formation of
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