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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-23 at 20:03
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Israel Conducts Targeted Strikes on Iran Military Sites
Iran Threatens Major Missile Attack on US Base in Qatar
Region Tense as Iran Launches Missiles, Oil Prices Drop
The time is now 04:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Today, tensions in the Middle East remain high as Israel and Iran continue their intense confrontation, with significant developments on multiple fronts. Earlier today, Israel conducted a series of targeted strikes across Iran, hitting military and paramilitary command centers in Tehran, including the Thar-Allah Headquarters, the Sayyed al-Shuhada Corps, and the Basij Headquarters. Israeli officials released infographics illustrating these sites, emphasizing their strategic importance to Iran’s military command.
In response, Iran’s regime has issued stern warnings, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatening a “devastating and powerful missile attack” against Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military installation in the region. Qatar reports that the attack was intercepted, with no injuries, though many US forces have been evacuated in anticipation of retaliation. Iran claims the missiles aimed at the base match the number used in US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, which severely damaged key nuclear sites in Fordo and Natanz.
Meanwhile, Iran launched ten missiles at a US military base in Qatar. According to reports, the base was evacuated beforehand, and no casualties have been reported. Iran’s leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has yet to make public statements, though sources suggest he remains in hiding amid the crisis. Iranian state media has broadcast footage of celebrations in Tehran, claiming a “strong response” to US and Israeli actions, although some analysts view these displays as propaganda.
International reactions are swift and varied. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and other Gulf nations condemned Iran's “unprovoked attack” on Qatar, emphasizing their opposition to Iran’s aggressive posture. Conversely, Iran’s allies have called for a return to negotiations, with a senior Iranian official stating that Tehran is willing to re-engage with the United States once hostilities cease. However, Iran also maintains that it will respond to any further aggression.
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been warmly received by the public, with celebrations and songs in his honor as he visits the streets. The Israeli Defense Forces continue their operations in Gaza, where they are eliminating Hamas targets and working tirelessly to recover hostages. IDF commanders reaffirm their commitment to defeating Hamas and safeguarding Israeli citizens.
Across the Atlantic, US President Donald Trump has remained in the White House situation room, holding emergency meetings with top security officials. He has publicly declared that the nuclear facilities bombed in Iran are “totally destroyed” and has warned Iran that its retaliation will be met with overwhelming force. Critics, including former officials, have praised the decision to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, viewing it as a decisive and necessary action.
In the broader regional picture, the price of oil continues to decline, dropping below seventy dollars a barrel amid fears of escalating conflict. Air travel in the Gulf region has been suspended by airlines such as Egyptair and Turkish Airlines, citing regional instability.
As the crisis persists, the international community watches closely. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with reports indicating that Iran, having suffered significant losses, is considering a return to negotiations, contingent upon a cessation of hostilities. Meanwhile, Israel's military continues its targeted operations, and the region braces for possible further escalation in
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