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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-18 at 09:05
HEADLINES
1. Iran Launches 400 Missiles Against Israel Amid Escalation
2. Israel Strikes Tehran as Regional Tensions Reach Boiling Point
3. Cyberattack Drains Iran’s Cryptocurrency Reserves Near 95%
The time is now 05:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Today at 5:00 a.m., the security situation across the Middle East remains tense, with ongoing conflict and escalating hostilities on multiple fronts. Israeli military sources report that since the beginning of the current hostilities, Israeli forces have carried out a series of targeted operations against Iran and its proxies, including a significant series of airstrikes in Tehran and Iranian military sites. Over 400 missile and drone attacks have been launched by Iran against Israel, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 Israelis and injuries to more than 800 others. Civilian evacuations continue, with over 3,800 Israelis displaced from their homes.
In Iran, the situation is volatile. Iranian defense systems have reportedly engaged in multiple alerts, and Iranian air defenses are active in Tehran. Iranian state media claim that their missile defense systems intercepted several Israeli drones and UAVs, with reports that one Israeli Hermes 900 drone was shot down in Isfahan—the first confirmed loss of an Israeli drone in Iran. Additionally, Iranian forces launched advanced Fatah-1 missiles at Israeli targets, with some reports suggesting that Iran is using its ballistic missile arsenal, estimated at between 1,300 and 1,600 missiles, though only about 500 are currently fueled and operational. A recent explosion at the port of Bandar Abbas destroyed some of Iran's solid-fuel missile production vehicles, further complicating Iran’s missile capabilities.
Israeli military reports indicate a significant operational effort in Gaza, with the Givati Brigade successfully eliminating a terrorist cell in Jabaliya, part of ongoing operations under the name "Gideon's Chariots." Meanwhile, Israeli aircraft have targeted multiple sites in Tehran, including military and nuclear infrastructure, with over 50 fighter jets involved in these strikes. The Israeli Air Force has also intercepted seven additional Iranian drones during recent operational activities, while a surface-to-air missile was fired at an Israeli UAV, which fell into Iran with no injuries reported.
In Lebanon, Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on an Israeli military target at a poultry farm, claiming it inflicted damage and downplaying Israeli retaliatory capabilities. Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, have warned that the Israeli response to Hezbollah will be severe if attacks continue.
Across the border in Syria, Iranian-backed militias have launched a missile at the Taysh region in Daraa, which was intercepted by Syrian air defenses. Iranian officials have issued threats of retaliation, with Iran's ambassador to the UN warning that if the United States directly intervenes in the conflict, Iran will respond with force, emphasizing that Tehran is prepared to act “without limits” to defend its interests.
In Iraq, reports indicate a fire at Baghdad’s airport in the section controlled by US forces, with unconfirmed sources suggesting it was caused by an attack by pro-Iranian militias. Iran's ambassador to the UN has reiterated that Iran will respond to any direct US involvement with force.
Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions persist. The Iranian Foreign Ministry accuses Israel of trying to ignite regional conflict and has warned that Iran’s defense systems are actively engaged. Iranian officials have also accused Israel of attempting to provoke wider regional unrest, with reports of firefights between Iranian forces and alleged Mossad agents south of Tehran.
On the international front, the United States has issued an ultima
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