Southern Israel on high alert as new wave of Iranian aerial attacks ensues
Stay tuned for the latest developments in the Middle East as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise. Here are the key updates:
05:43 New Iranian Attack Wave on Israel - South Under AlertOnce again, air raid sirens are sounding in southern Israel as new Iranian air attacks have been reported. The Israeli army confirmed the incident, stating that rockets have been fired from Iran towards the State of Israel. At present, the Israeli military is intercepting these rockets.
04:50 Israeli Army Repels Iranian Drone AttacksThe Israeli air defense has reportedly repelled a series of drone attacks from Iran overnight. The attacks occurred in the Dead Sea region, where three drones were intercepted one after the other, according to the Israeli army's announcement on Telegram. Earlier, warning sirens had sounded once more.
03:56 Israeli President Supports Netanyahu's DecisionIn response to criticism of Israel's actions and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has emphasized his full support for the government's decision. "The entire Israeli policy stands behind the government in this decision," Herzog stated to Bild newspaper. Israel, according to Herzog, recognizes that Iran has reached the threshold and was very close to possessing a nuclear bomb. He further stated that Israel is now eliminating this threat in advance, "before it explodes."
02:47 Hezbollah Threatens 'Appropriate Response'Hezbollah, a pro-Iranian militia, has vowed to "act as it sees fit" in light of the war between Iran and Israel. Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem stated that Hezbollah is "not neutral" in the conflict between the two enemy countries. US special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, had previously warned Hezbollah against intervening in the war between its main supporter and Israel, stating that such a move would be "a very, very, very bad decision."
01:50 Iran Appoints New Revolutionary Guard Intelligence ChiefFollowing the death of the previous intelligence chief in an Israeli air strike, a new intelligence chief of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has been appointed. Brigadier General Majid Kadami will lead the intelligence department, according to the Iranian state news agency Irna.
00:44 Iranian Military: All Enriched Uranium Safely RemovedA commander of the Iranian military has reported that Iran had safely removed all highly enriched uranium before the Israeli attack. All materials are now in Iran's possession, according to the commander.
23:24 US Military Jets Withdrawn from Qatar AirbaseIn the midst of discussions about U.S. involvement in the ongoing Middle East conflict, nearly 40 U.S. military aircraft have been withdrawn from an airbase in Qatar over a two-week period. Almost all military jets have departed from the Al-Udeid base, leaving only three transport planes behind.
22:12 Chondab Reactor Hit in Iranian Nuclear SiteSatellite imagery shows significant damage to the concrete shell of the Chondab nuclear reactor in Iran following an Israeli airstrike. Impact marks on the reactor dome are clearly visible in the images, while nearby buildings remained undamaged.
21:47 Israeli President Praises Merz for "Dirty Work" RemarkIsraeli President Isaac Herzog has praised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his statement that Israel is doing the "dirty work" for the West by carrying out military strikes against Iran. Herzog told the Bild newspaper, "We are defending Europe, we are defending the United States."
Sources: ntv.de, gut/gho/mau/dpa/rts/AFP/DJ
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- The conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified significantly since June 13, 2025. As a result of Israeli air strikes, over 400 Iranians have been killed, including high-ranking Quds Force commanders. These strikes have also severely damaged critical nuclear program-related sites. Tensions are high in the region, with Iran warning against U.S. involvement and Turkey calling for de-escalation. The U.S. remains aligned with Israel's offensive posture. The conflict is highly volatile and poses a real threat of further escalation in the Middle East.
- In the midst of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the Israeli President has expressed support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decisions, emphasizing that Israel is eliminating the threat of Iran's nuclear program in advance to prevent it from exploding.
- The Middle East conflict, marked by Israel's war against Iran, has left over 400 Iranians dead, including high-ranking Quds Force commanders, and caused significant damage to Iran's nuclear program-related sites, raising concerns about further escalation in the region.
