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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-22 at 15:05
HEADLINES
1. Israel Targets Iran’s Nuclear Sites in Major Offensive
2. Iran Moves to Close Strait of Hormuz Threatening Global Oil
3. US and Israel Intensify Strikes Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
The time is now 11:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 11:00 AM, current events continue to shape the volatile security landscape across the Middle East and beyond. Israel remains engaged in a complex and escalating conflict, with recent military operations targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Early today, the Israel Defense Forces launched a significant air campaign involving approximately thirty fighter jets, attacking dozens of military targets across Iran in four coordinated areas. The strikes focused on missile sites, unmanned aerial vehicle facilities, and the strategic "Imam Hussein" missile headquarters in Yazd, from which around sixty long-range missiles were launched towards Israel. This marks the first time the Israeli Air Force has targeted the Yazd region, signaling an intensification of hostilities.
The military action also included strikes in Isfahan, Bushehr, and Ahvaz, targeting missile launchers, air defense production sites, and UAV warehouses. During these operations, Israeli aircraft identified and neutralized Iranian military forces engaged in missile assembly and launch activities. These developments come amidst ongoing concerns about Iran’s nuclear program, with reports that the Natanz facility has been completely destroyed in a recent US-directed attack. While Iran has not officially acknowledged the Pickaxe Mountain underground nuclear site, it is believed to be deeper and more fortified than Fordow, and potentially targeted in the recent strikes. The status of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpiles remains uncertain, raising international questions about the impact of these attacks on Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Meanwhile, tensions have extended beyond Iran. The US has expressed satisfaction over the recent strikes, asserting that Iran’s nuclear ambitions have been significantly hampered, with officials emphasizing that the United States does not seek conflict but aims to neutralize nuclear threats. The Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, warned that closing the Strait of Hormuz would be a suicidal move for Iran, while the US administration continues to signal openness to diplomatic solutions, despite the ongoing military actions.
In a related development, the Iranian parliament has unanimously approved plans to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit. The final decision now rests with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and Ayatollah Khamenei. This move could have profound implications for global energy markets, especially as disruptions to the GPS navigation systems in the Strait have been reported.
On the diplomatic front, the United Nations Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency session later today in New York, at 10 PM Israel time, to address the recent US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites. The session was initiated by Russia and China, which have proposed a resolution condemning the strike. Israeli UN Ambassador Daniel Danyan sharply criticized the move, praising the US and Israel’s actions as necessary steps to prevent Iran’s nuclear proliferation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to hold a crisis cabinet meeting at 8 PM to discuss ongoing security challenges and formulate further responses.
Domestically, Israel is also grappling with the aftermath of recent attacks on civilians and infrastructure. A road accident on Highway 2935 near Kelahs involved a collision with a tree, resulting in serious injuries to a man in his fifties. Additionally, a motorcyclist was injured in central Tel Aviv after a collision with a vehicle on Allen Gabirol Street. Several young childr
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