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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-22 at 07:04
HEADLINES
1. Iran Launches First-Khyber Missile at Israel
2. Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites Amid Escalation
3. U.S. and Iran Clash Over Nuclear Facility Attacks
The time is now 03:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 3:00 AM, the escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran continues to dominate the headlines. Israel has responded to recent missile attacks by launching a series of targeted airstrikes against military sites in western Iran, including missile launchers preparing to fire on Israeli territory. These strikes come after Iran launched a barrage of at least thirty ballistic missiles at Israel, resulting in three direct hits in Tel Aviv, Ness Ziona, and Haifa. The missile barrage caused damage to homes and infrastructure, with reports of injuries—sixteen people treated, including a man in his thirties who was moderately wounded by shrapnel, along with fifteen others lightly hurt.
In the immediate aftermath, the Israeli Defense Forces confirmed that they conducted a successful operation targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, hitting three sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—and asserting that all aircraft returned safely outside Iranian airspace. The United States also carried out a significant strike, attacking three major Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, with President Donald Trump claiming that these facilities have been destroyed, though Iran reports only superficial damage with no radiological threat.
The military exchanges are part of a broader series of hostilities, including Iran’s missile barrage and drone interceptions. Iran has claimed to have launched the Khyber missile toward Israel for the first time, a missile with a warhead of 1,500 kilograms, symbolically named after a historic region. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards confirmed the launch, which was highly precise and capable of reaching targets over 2,000 kilometers away. The missile launch follows Iran’s assertion that this is an act of retaliation for the recent US strikes on their nuclear facilities.
Amid these hostilities, diplomatic efforts are underway. Iraq has expressed concern over the escalation, condemning the military actions as threats to regional stability and calling for a United Nations Security Council emergency session. Meanwhile, Iran has demanded an emergency meeting of the Security Council, accusing the US and Israel of illegal aggression against its nuclear sites and calling for international condemnation.
Israeli civilian infrastructure remains on high alert, with homes in central Israel damaged by missile impacts, and emergency services treating those affected. The Israeli government has also announced the closure of its airspace, suspending all inbound and outbound flights, as well as stopping all commercial and rescue flights until further notice. This move has stranded tens of thousands of Israelis abroad, with rescue efforts ongoing by Israeli airlines to bring citizens home amid the volatile security situation.
In the northern city of Haifa, a missile strike caused significant damage to a residential building, further intensifying fears of a prolonged conflict. The Israeli military reports that the airstrikes in Iran target military infrastructure used for launching missiles and preparing attacks on Israel, while Iran continues to deny the severity of the damage inflicted.
Internationally, the United States has condemned the recent attacks, emphasizing that the strikes against Iran’s nuclear program are lawful and necessary measures to prevent nuclear proliferation. However, Iran has condemned the US actions as illegal and called for urgent Security Council intervention. The situation remains tense, with analysts warning that the next 48 hours will be critical in determining the trajectory of this conflict.
The current escalation undersc
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