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Israel-US blitz destroys Quds Force HQ
Israel smashes 30 Iranian oil sites
Ukraine backs U.S. counterdrone push

The time is now 4:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, the Israeli air force reports it has dropped 6,500 bombs over the past week, a figure that far exceeds the 4,500 bombs dropped during June 2025’s 12‑day war. The tally is said to be amplified by US air operations, with the American forces striking over 3,000 targets, and analysts say the combined effort is among the most significant actions of the current conflict. In the same wave of action, Israel announced the destruction of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force headquarters, a strike described as delivering a severe blow to a unit long accused of destabilizing the region and backing proxy networks. The Quds Force has been tied to campaigns intended to extend influence around Israel and to shape regional dynamics, a force whose leadership has shifted since the 2020 killing of Qasem Soleimani, though Esmail Qaani remains a central figure directing operations.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli air force strikes targeted substantial Iranian oil resources in the Tehran region that are described as directly connected to Iran’s military industrial complex. Sources emphasized the military nature of the sites, while it remained unclear how distinctions would be drawn between individual oil sites, and opposition reports suggested that as many as 30 sites could be under attack. In the same context, Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel and the United States are nearing total control of Iranian airspace, noting that the partnership with the US comes with an understanding of the danger Iran poses to both Israel and the wider international community. He asserted that the steps taken reflect a shift in the regional balance and a commitment to act decisively.

In US Military Role, Washington has turned to Ukraine for help as Iranian drone attacks threaten Gulf and US bases. Kyiv has deployed experts and shared counter‑drone technology developed during Russia’s war, including interceptor drones and acoustic sensors, as Iran launches thousands of Shahed drones and could field up to 5,000 in the first month of fighting.

In Regional Impacts, authorities report further sirens in the north, and a casualty has been reported from shrapnel in the Galilee, with guidance issued to residents to prepare for defense as the situation evolves.

In Uplifting News, pilots and special operations forces are increasingly using modafinil to stay sharp on long missions. The prescription drug, developed in France in the 1970s and approved for severe sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, helps maintain alertness and concentration for up to 40 hours without sleep while preserving motor coordination. Western militaries, including the US Air Force and the Royal Air Force, have adopted it as part of efforts to counter fatigue beyond what caffeine or traditional stimulants can safely provide.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889167
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-889166
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-889163

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