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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-23 at 10:04
HEADLINES
1. Israel Strikes Iran Amid Escalating Regional War
2. Iran Launches Missiles, Power Outages Hit Israel
3. US Claims to Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities
The time is now 06:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At six this morning, the situation in Israel remains intense and highly volatile, with ongoing military operations and escalating regional tensions. The Israeli Defense Forces announced that they are conducting targeted strikes against Iranian regime and military sites in Tehran, including missile launch and storage facilities, as part of a broader effort to weaken Iran’s military infrastructure. Israeli officials state that these actions are in response to Iran’s recent missile volleys and aggressive moves against Israeli territory.
Earlier, Iran launched a series of missile attacks against strategic targets within Israel, including a power station in the south, which was hit by multiple ballistic missiles. This attack caused partial power outages affecting approximately 8,000 residents, although authorities expect to restore electricity within a few hours. The missile barrage included five separate volleys, with warning sirens sounding across northern Israel and air defense systems intercepting some of the incoming projectiles.
In response, Israel's military launched extensive airstrikes into Iran, targeting key military and missile sites, including the Iranian capital’s advanced air defense systems and numerous military aircraft. Reports indicate that these strikes destroyed dozens of Iranian fighter jets and helicopters at multiple airports, as well as missile launch sites in western Iran. Notably, Israeli forces also targeted Iran’s underground nuclear enrichment site at Fordo, with initial assessments suggesting significant underground damage, though the full extent remains uncertain.
Hostilities have extended beyond Iran and Israel. Iran has threatened severe retaliation, promising “serious and unpredictable consequences,” while the United States has conducted its own strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, including the Fordo site, using bunker-buster munitions. President Donald Trump has publicly boasted that the US has obliterated Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Meanwhile, Iran has warned of escalation, with Iranian officials asserting that US and Israeli actions are pushing the region toward a wider conflict.
The international community remains deeply concerned. Countries such as China, Oman, Britain, France, and Germany have called for de-escalation and a return to diplomatic dialogue. However, the ongoing exchanges of missile fire, airstrikes, and threats suggest a rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.
In the broader regional context, reports indicate that Iran’s military response has included multiple missile volleys toward northern Israel, with some projectiles intercepted and others hitting targets. Israeli military sources confirm that their air force has responded with strikes on military sites across Tehran and surrounding areas, including the city of Karaj. Power outages continue in parts of northern Iran due to the strikes.
Adding to the tension, an incident in Iran reportedly involved explosions at the Sadabad complex, which houses the Iranian president’s residence, and a nearby missile strike in the northern region. Meanwhile, in Israel, an ultra-Orthodox lawmaker arranged an emergency cross-border rescue for Israeli families stranded in Jordan amid the conflict, demonstrating the complex domestic and regional implications of the crisis.
The situation remains fluid, with ongoing military engagements and heightened alert status across Israel and Iran. Authorities caution that the conflict could expand further, and international actors are urging restraint as the region faces a critical and perilous moment.<
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