Israel concludes attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. All known details disclosed.
Midnight Attacks Unleashed: A violent night unfolded on June 15 as Iran launched rocket attacks on Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, and Rehovot. In Bat Yam, a 60-year-old woman perished, and 53 others sustained injuries, according to Channel 9. Multiple residential buildings were damaged.
- Israel claimed responsibility for the strike by Houthis. Prior to this, Iran had struck the north of Israel, with explosions echoing in Haifa.
- A family in Tamra, Lower Galilee was wiped out - the mother, two daughters, and a relative.
- The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) attacked the headquarters of "Basij" - one of the affiliates of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). A rocket struck the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, sparking a fire, as reported by the NYT.
- Israel struck the headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Defense, objects related to the nuclear project SPAND, and a fuel terminal in Tehran.
- Press TV published footage of a blaze in Iran's capital.
- By morning, the Israel Defense Force stated it had completed a series of strikes in Tehran targeting the infrastructure of Iran's nuclear weapons project and fuel tankers. Still, the military conflict between Iran and Israel persisted.
- Israel reported nine fatalities. Over 200 citizens were injured, with 35 still missing. In Iran, they shared stories of almost 80 deaths. Around 300 people were wounded.
Israel Attacks Iran's Nuclear Sites and Homes of Officials: All the Latest Updates
- Israeli Strategy: In "Operation Rising Lion," the Israeli Air Force targeted over 80 critical Iranian objectives, focusing on the country's nuclear development, military, and energy infrastructure [1].
- IDF Targets: The Israeli Defense Force attacked the headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Defense, the headquarters of the nuclear project (SPND), and areas where Iran kept its nuclear archive [1].
- Infractions: Approximately 50 Israeli fighter jets were involved in the operation, disrupting numerous targets within Iran [1].
- Iranian Response: Iran retaliated with a two-phase barrage of ballistic missiles, first targeting the Haifa region, then the Tel Aviv region [4]. Iran launched a total of 80 ballistic missiles, with some thwarted by Israeli defenses [4]. Additionally, Iran deployed dozens of drones towards Israel, with the Israeli Air Force intercepting at least 10 drones [4].
- Damage and Losses: The Israeli attacks on Iran resulted in more than 224 deaths, with significant damage reported [1][5]. Iranian strikes in Israel caused at least 10 fatalities and over 180 injuries [1][5].
- Global Involvement: The United States has issued security warnings for its citizens in Israel, urging them to stay indoors due to the attacks. Former President Donald Trump hinted at possible American involvement but expressed a desire to sidestep a broader conflict [2][5].
The unstable situation in the region continues to intensify, with neither side indicating a desire to de-escalate the conflict.
- The latest general news reports indicate that Israel's strategic operation, titled "Operation Rising Lion," has focused on targeting over 80 critical Iranian objectives, including the country's nuclear development, military, and energy infrastructure.
- Crimes and justice have taken a disturbing turn, as the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has been accused of targeting the homes of Iranian officials, an act seen as controversial in global politics and war-and-conflicts discourse.
- Sports and accidental reports have been overshadowed by the ongoing conflict, as the war-and-conflicts between Israel and Iran have resulted in substantial news coverage, with over 224 deaths and significant damage reported in Iran, and at least 10 fatalities and over 180 injuries in Israel.
