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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-22 at 14:04
HEADLINES
1. Iran’s Nuclear Sites Suffer Devastating Israeli Air Strikes
2. US Executes Largest Bomb Mission in History Against Iran
3. Iran Fires Missiles into Israel Amid Escalating Tensions
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’s top developments in the ongoing Middle East conflict reveal a series of significant military and political actions. Early this morning, a tragic car accident near Kalahim involved a man in his fifties, who was found trapped and unconscious after colliding with a tree on Route 2935. Paramedics from Magen David Adom performed advanced life-saving procedures, ultimately transferring him to Soroka Hospital in serious condition with multiple injuries.
Meanwhile, the Israeli Air Force has intensified its operations across Iran. For the first time, military strikes targeted the Yezd region, in addition to previous assaults on sites in Isfahan, Bushehr, and Ahvaz. These attacks involved approximately thirty combat aircraft dropping around sixty missiles, including precision strikes on Iran’s missile and drone launch facilities, military command centers, and air defense sites. Satellite imagery indicates extensive damage to Iran’s Fordo nuclear complex, with at least six penetrative holes in the mountain where enrichment facilities are housed. The recent strikes, executed by American B-2 stealth bombers and Israeli aircraft, were aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear activities, specifically targeting centrifuge cascades capable of producing weapons-grade uranium.
The United States has publicly confirmed the use of fourteen Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs in the operation, describing it as the largest such mission in history. Defense officials assert that the strikes inflicted heavy damage on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, though the full extent remains under assessment. President Trump authorized the operation, which was coordinated closely with Israel, shortly after a series of missile barrages launched by Iran against Israel itself. Early Sunday, Iran fired approximately thirty missiles into Israeli territory, wounding at least eighty-six civilians, marking the first significant retaliation following recent US and Israeli strikes.
International reactions are sharply divided. Russia condemned the American airstrikes, calling them “illegal” and warning that Iran could now be armed with nuclear weapons supplied by other nations. Moscow’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, indicated that Iran’s nuclear sites, including Fordo, were evacuated beforehand, but satellite images suggest otherwise, revealing damage and multiple penetrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing Iran’s demographic links to Russia, also stated that Israel’s large Russian-speaking population influences Moscow’s approach. He urged all parties to exercise caution and pursue diplomatic solutions, although Moscow has stopped short of directly assisting Iran militarily.
China issued a formal statement condemning the US attacks, arguing they violate international law and could escalate tensions in the Middle East. Conversely, Iran’s leadership remains defiant, with President Raisi and Foreign Minister Araghchi asserting that Iran will continue its nuclear pursuits and retaliate if attacked. The Iranian regime also claims to have launched missile barrages in response, with reports of damage at multiple sites across the country.
In the broader regional context, Yemen’s Houthi movement has announced plans to target American vessels in the Red Sea, in retaliation for US strikes in Iran. Meanwhile, in Yemen itself, the military has confirmed offensive operations against Saudi-led coalition positions, signaling an escalation of hostilities.
Within Israel, the security situation remains tense. A 49-year-old motorcyclist was injured in a mid-level incident in Petah Tikv
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