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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-22 at 05:04
HEADLINES
1. Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites in Decisive Attack
2. Trump Declares Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities Obliterated
3. Iran Vows Retaliation Amid Heightened Middle East Tensions
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 one o'clock in the morning, the security situation across Israel and the broader Middle East remains highly tense. Reports indicate that Israel's military has responded decisively to recent threats from Iran, launching targeted strikes on key Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. Israeli officials estimate that the heavy American bombing has largely destroyed the Fordow facility, with Israel's own attacks having severely damaged Natanz and Isfahan in the past week. The United States confirmed that its military utilized six B-2 bombers to drop bunker-busting payloads on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, describing the operation as a major success and warning Iran against any retaliation.
President Donald Trump, speaking from the White House, praised the operation, declaring that Iran's nuclear capabilities have been "completely and totally obliterated." He emphasized that Iran must now pursue peace, warning that failure to do so would result in far greater and easier future attacks. Trump also reaffirmed that the US would respond with overwhelming force to any Iranian retaliation, and expressed gratitude toward Israel for its cooperation and leadership in this effort.
In response to these developments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauded the operation as a historic and decisive action that will alter the course of history. Israel’s Home Front Command has heightened alert levels, closing airspace and urging civilians to remain near bomb shelters amid ongoing alerts across Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and northern regions. Israeli Air Force units continue to attack Iranian targets in the region, including defenses around Fordow, paving the way for American military activity.
Iranian regime media have called for retaliation, citing Quranic verses to justify missile strikes and attacks on US military assets in the Middle East. Iranian officials, including close allies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, have announced plans to target American naval forces and close strategic waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz. Proxy groups like Kataib Hezbollah have pledged support, warning of intensified attacks on US bases throughout the region.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, a former Israeli hostage, Keith Siegel, has recounted the harrowing 484 days of captivity under Hamas, including physical and psychological abuse, witnessing torture, and living in underground tunnels. His story underscores the ongoing human toll of the conflict and the urgency of securing the release of remaining hostages. Siegel, now an advocate for hostage recovery, called on Israeli and American leaders to act swiftly.
International responses are also notable. Saudi Arabia reports no radiation or radioactive residues following the American strikes, despite Iran’s claims of minimal damage to Fordow. The US has reportedly launched thirty Tomahawk missiles from submarines targeting Iranian military sites, demonstrating a significant escalation in military posture.
In the broader regional context, fears of Iranian revenge persist. Iranian officials and state media have issued warnings and called for immediate retaliation, with some suggesting missile attacks on US naval forces and closing vital maritime routes. The threat environment remains volatile, with Israeli airspace closed and additional security measures in place. US and Israeli authorities continue to monitor developments closely, prepared for potential further escalation.
This ongoing series of military actions marks a significant turning point in the confrontation with Iran, highli
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