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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-06 at 00:01
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Trump says Iran retains about 21% missiles
US intercepts Iranian missiles, strikes radar sites
House defeats Lebanon War Powers Resolution
The time is now 12:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Iranian Retaliation, President Donald Trump says Iran’s military has been “totally destroyed” and now retains about 21% of its missile capacity after US-Israeli strikes. In an interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker, he said most drone factories and missile manufacturing sites have been knocked out and that he knows “almost to the number” how many missiles and drones Tehran still holds, though he did not disclose the exact figure. He indicated Iran still has some missiles and some drones, estimating the share to be around 21% to 22% of their missiles, a level he described as still substantial but far lower than before the strikes began on February 28. He attributed the lack of a peace settlement to Iranian leadership’s pride, saying they cannot believe they are in the situation they’re in.
In US Military Role, the United States reported interceptions of several ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran toward Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours. CENTCOM said six missiles were intercepted and a seventh failed before hitting its target. Iran launched the missiles hours after American forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones threatening maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. In response to the drone threat, the US struck Iranian military radar sites at Goruk and on Qeshm Island. The situation remains developing.
In Regional Impacts, it was stressed that moving pump prices lower will hinge on increasing oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Speaking at the Sable Offshore facility near Santa Barbara, Wright noted the facility’s restart this year after the administration invoked the Defense Production Act to ease state restrictions. He and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum argued that California’s environmental policies have contributed to high gasoline prices and said the administration is prepared to take further steps, including engaging with Governor Gavin Newsom, to aid refiners after two closures. Wright urged rolling back some regulations to help Californians and to secure economic stability. Separately, the House approved a Lebanon War Powers Resolution, but it was defeated 324 to 92. Ninety-one Democrats voted in favor, while the sole Republican vote came from Representative Thomas Massie. The resolution would have required President Trump to withdraw US troops from Lebanon within seven days; House leaders noted there are no US servicemembers in combat there and reiterated support for Lebanon’s government and armed forces in their battle against Hezbollah.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Canadian Jews remain divided over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to fight antisemitism. Carney announced a new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion to guide government policy with antisemitism identified as a top concern, but critics say the council’s broad mandate and some member choices could dilute focus on antisemitism or suppress legitimate debate about anti-Zionist positions. Some Jewish groups urge Canada to recognize anti-Zionist extremism as a driver of hostility and to ensure representation reflects that reality. Separately, police in Montreal arrested a suspect, Steven Luu, 38, after an overnight arson attack on Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom. The building suffered minor burn damage and a broken window, and investigators say there was no indication the act was a hate crime, though they are pursuing the case as part of ongoing investigations into antisemitic incidents that have followed a prior swastika incident at the same synagogue.
In Uplifting News, the search for lessons
Trump says Iran retains about 21% missiles
US intercepts Iranian missiles, strikes radar sites
House defeats Lebanon War Powers Resolution
The time is now 12:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Iranian Retaliation, President Donald Trump says Iran’s military has been “totally destroyed” and now retains about 21% of its missile capacity after US-Israeli strikes. In an interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker, he said most drone factories and missile manufacturing sites have been knocked out and that he knows “almost to the number” how many missiles and drones Tehran still holds, though he did not disclose the exact figure. He indicated Iran still has some missiles and some drones, estimating the share to be around 21% to 22% of their missiles, a level he described as still substantial but far lower than before the strikes began on February 28. He attributed the lack of a peace settlement to Iranian leadership’s pride, saying they cannot believe they are in the situation they’re in.
In US Military Role, the United States reported interceptions of several ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran toward Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours. CENTCOM said six missiles were intercepted and a seventh failed before hitting its target. Iran launched the missiles hours after American forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones threatening maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. In response to the drone threat, the US struck Iranian military radar sites at Goruk and on Qeshm Island. The situation remains developing.
In Regional Impacts, it was stressed that moving pump prices lower will hinge on increasing oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Speaking at the Sable Offshore facility near Santa Barbara, Wright noted the facility’s restart this year after the administration invoked the Defense Production Act to ease state restrictions. He and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum argued that California’s environmental policies have contributed to high gasoline prices and said the administration is prepared to take further steps, including engaging with Governor Gavin Newsom, to aid refiners after two closures. Wright urged rolling back some regulations to help Californians and to secure economic stability. Separately, the House approved a Lebanon War Powers Resolution, but it was defeated 324 to 92. Ninety-one Democrats voted in favor, while the sole Republican vote came from Representative Thomas Massie. The resolution would have required President Trump to withdraw US troops from Lebanon within seven days; House leaders noted there are no US servicemembers in combat there and reiterated support for Lebanon’s government and armed forces in their battle against Hezbollah.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Canadian Jews remain divided over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to fight antisemitism. Carney announced a new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion to guide government policy with antisemitism identified as a top concern, but critics say the council’s broad mandate and some member choices could dilute focus on antisemitism or suppress legitimate debate about anti-Zionist positions. Some Jewish groups urge Canada to recognize anti-Zionist extremism as a driver of hostility and to ensure representation reflects that reality. Separately, police in Montreal arrested a suspect, Steven Luu, 38, after an overnight arson attack on Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom. The building suffered minor burn damage and a broken window, and investigators say there was no indication the act was a hate crime, though they are pursuing the case as part of ongoing investigations into antisemitic incidents that have followed a prior swastika incident at the same synagogue.
In Uplifting News, the search for lessons