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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-24 at 01:03
HEADLINES
1. Iran and Israel Clash in Escalating Regional War
2. US Strikes Iran Amid Ceasefire Claims and Tensions
3. Iran Celebrates Attacks as War Toll Surges Past 400
The time is now 09:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At nine o'clock in the evening, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East remains a complex and rapidly shifting landscape. Reports indicate that tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated to a critical point, with Israel conducting widespread airstrikes across Iran, targeting nuclear and military sites. The Iranian regime responded with a series of missile attacks, including a significant assault on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which hosts US forces. Iran's state news agency Nour News reports that the explosions in Tehran and Karaj are the largest in the past 12 days, and that Iran has claimed to have taken out a nuclear scientist in a targeted strike following a "operational opportunity."
Amid the hostilities, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, issued a deadline for a ceasefire, stating that if Israel ceases its "illegal aggression" against Iran by 4 a.m. Tehran time, Iran will halt its military responses. Iran has emphasized that their actions are in response to Israel's preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with Iran declaring its missile attacks were proportionate and pre-announced.
Meanwhile, in Iraq, Shiite militias, traditionally aligned with Iran, have remained on the sidelines, wary of domestic repercussions and potential retaliation from Israel or the United States. Israeli military sources have clarified that there has been no change in civilian security protocols, urging the public to continue adhering to official safety instructions.
The United States has been actively involved in the escalation, launching strikes against Iranian nuclear sites and warning of a broader regional conflict. President Donald Trump recently announced, without official confirmation from Iran or Israel, that there was a staged ceasefire agreement, describing it as a potential "permanent" end to hostilities. He claimed that Iran and Israel had agreed to a phased 24-hour ceasefire, beginning with Iran halting all operations, followed by Israel, with both sides promising to maintain peace and respect during each phase. This announcement came after Iran launched missiles at US military facilities in Qatar, which Trump described as "very weak" in impact, and after the US conducted its own strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
Several explosions and missile sirens have been reported overnight in Tehran, with residents evacuated from certain areas amid warnings of targeted strikes on military infrastructure. Iranian officials and state media have celebrated the attacks, with images showing crowds in central Tehran waving flags and chanting "Death to America." The death toll from the ongoing violence exceeds 400 in Iran and twenty-four in Israel, according to official figures.
There are reports from Iranian sources, including a senior official, confirming that a ceasefire mediated by Qatar has been agreed upon. The international community remains watchful, with some nations urging restraint to prevent a regional meltdown, while others, including Saudi Arabia, have expressed concern over the potential economic fallout from prolonged conflict.
In a remarkable development, former US President Donald Trump claimed that the ceasefire would "last forever," asserting that the peace process was an unprecedented achievement. Meanwhile, Israeli and Iranian military forces continue their operations, with Israeli aircraft intercepting multiple unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran, indicating ongoing hostilities.
As the night progresses, the region remains tense. Diplomatic channels are active, but the situation remains fragile, with the
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