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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-21 at 14:04
HEADLINES
Israeli Strikes Target Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Iran Launches Missile Attacks in Southwestern Iran
Iran’s Oil Exports Plummet Over 90 Percent
The time is now 10:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Today at 10:00 AM, the Israeli news landscape is dominated by escalating military operations and regional tensions linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran and its proxies. Israel reports a significant number of strikes targeting Iranian military and missile infrastructure across Iran, including deep operations in Tehran and western Iran, where several sites linked to nuclear development and missile launch capabilities have been hit. Israeli officials confirm the elimination of key Iranian figures involved in weapons transfer and missile coordination, including commanders associated with Iran’s Quds Force and UAV operations, marking a concerted effort to weaken Iran’s military capabilities inside its borders.
Meanwhile, Iranian authorities have responded with a series of retaliatory actions. Reports indicate widespread Iranian missile and drone attacks in the southwestern region, particularly in Ahvaz and the Khuzestan province, where multiple military and missile sites have been targeted. Iranian state media also describes a surge in drone activity over Qom, with dozens of small drones intercepted by Iranian air defenses, as well as reports of explosions and fires in southern Iran, including near the port city of Mahshahr and an Iranian naval base in Iraq.
In Tehran, the Iranian regime’s leadership has taken measures for continuity amidst fears of Israeli infiltration. Reports suggest that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ceased digital communications, appointed backup military leaders, and designated three clerics as potential successors, reflecting heightened security concerns. Iranian authorities also claim that about half of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers have been destroyed in recent Israeli airstrikes, further degrading Iran’s missile threat.
On Israel’s northern border, drone attacks continue, with Iranian-made UAVs striking residential areas, including a recent incident in the Beit She’an valley, which resulted in injuries. Israeli defenses claim to have intercepted over 450 missiles and approximately 400 drones since June 13, with ongoing efforts to neutralize threats. The Israeli military reports that its Air Force has carried out over 1,000 strikes in Iran, targeting missile sites, UAV launchers, and nuclear infrastructure, including a reconversion plant in Isfahan.
Regional dynamics remain tense as Iran’s allies—Yemen’s Houthi movement, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Assad regime in Syria—continue their support and engagement. Reports indicate that the Houthi leadership has sent a letter to Hamas’s military chief, signaling ongoing coordination among Iran’s regional proxies. Additionally, the recent appointment of a new Syrian president following Bashar al-Assad’s political vacuum has not been publicly addressed, raising questions about Syria’s role in the unfolding conflict.
Internationally, the United States has increased its military presence, deploying B-2 stealth bombers to the Pacific and warning Iran against escalation, while also condemning recent Iranian missile activity. A controversial statement from a former US intelligence official suggested Iran might not be pursuing nuclear weapons, a claim later disavowed by President Trump, intensifying debate over US assessments of Iran’s nuclear program. European foreign ministers are set to discuss potential sanctions on Israel in response to reports of alleged violations of international law in Gaza and the West Bank, though immediate action appears unlikely due to opposition from key allies.
Domestically within Israel, leaders call for urgent negotiations and peace treaties, citing the destructi
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