Israel-Iran Tensions Surge on Day 6 Amid Heavy Airstrikes and Missile Attacks
Regime’s Former Economy Minister Ehsan Khandouzi: “Starting Wednesday, for 100 days, no oil tankers or LNG shipments should pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s approval. Any delay in implementing this means enduring more war within Iran’s borders. Trump’s battle must be ended with a combination of economy and security.”
State-run Nour News Website: An explosion rocked Tehran’s outskirts, with flames and smoke rising.
State-run Tasnim News Agency, Early Wednesday Morning: Iran conducted its 11th wave of missile attacks against Israel, with explosions reported in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Modi’in.
Sky News, Wednesday Morning: The Israeli military announced it targeted Iran’s nuclear and missile facilities overnight.
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Sky News, Early Wednesday Morning: The Israeli military conducted a series of attacks across Tehran, with massive explosions shaking eastern Tehran.
Sky News, Citing Iranian Sources: The death toll in Iran from Israeli attacks has risen to 585, with 1,326 injured.
Reuters: The Israeli military reported targeting a centrifuge production center and several weapons manufacturing sites in Iran overnight.
Al Arabiya, Citing Israeli Military: Israel targeted facilities at Parchin.
Al Arabiya: The daily cost of Israel’s air defenses against missiles fired at the country is $285 million.
Al Arabiya, Citing Israeli Military Statement: Israeli attacks after midnight Tuesday targeted multiple Tehran locations, including Mehrabad Airport, Tehran Refinery, Parchin facilities, and sites in Tabriz and Shiraz.
Al Arabiya: The Khajir missile production complex in southeast Tehran and a special forces center were directly hit by Israeli airstrikes.
Al Arabiya: If Iran’s missile attacks continue at the current volume, Israel could sustain defense for 10 to 12 days.
U.S. State Department Spokesman: “As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues, President Trump has clearly stated that the Iranian regime must not acquire nuclear weapons.”
Al Arabiya: An Iranian missile fell in the “Hasharon” region in central Israel.
Al Arabiya, Citing Israel’s Emergency Services: No injuries were reported from the recent Iranian missile attack.
Al Arabiya, Citing Israeli Media: Israeli Air Force jets are conducting strikes on targets deep within Iran.
Regime’s Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel: Air defense activity reported in Dezful, Andimeshk, Parand, Robat Karim, and Rudehen in Tehran.
Regime’s Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel: Intense clashes between air defenses and Israeli drones continue in western Tehran.
Regime’s Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel: Sounds of air defense engagements and five explosions were heard in the capital.
Regime’s Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel: An explosion occurred near eastern Tehran.
Regime’s Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel: The IRGC issued a warning for settlers in Tel Aviv’s Neve Tzedek area to evacuate.
Regime’s Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel, Citing Israel’s Channel 12: An Iranian missile attack caused approximately 20 vehicles to burn in a parking lot in central Tel Aviv.
Sky News: Severe explosions reported in Parand, Mehrshahr, and Karaj, as well as Kianabad and Kianpars in Ahvaz, early Wednesday due to Israeli attacks.
Reuters: The IRGC claimed its Fattah missiles bypassed Israel’s air defenses, giving Iran “complete dominance” over Israeli airspace.
CNN: A White House official said Trump and Netanyahu spoke by phone before the Situation Room meeting.
CNN: A military official said Iran fired approximately 10 ballistic missiles toward Israel, most of which were intercepted.
CNN, citing a Houthi Official: The Houthi group stated it will intervene to support Iran against Israel.
CNN, citing a Houthi Official: The Houthi group stated it will intervene to support Iran against Israel.
Israel’s Channel 12: Israel bombed an IRGC-affiliated university.
Israel’s Channel 12: A missile manufacturing plant near Tehran was attacked.
Israel’s Channel 12: In less than one hour on the sixth day of the war, approximately 25 missiles were fired from Iran toward Israel in two barrages. No casualties were reported, but several shrapnel pieces were identified in central and northern Israel.
Israeli Military: Issued an evacuation warning for Tehran’s District 18, including the Fath Industrial Square near Mehrabad Airport.
Israeli Military: Announced airstrikes on a centrifuge production site and multiple weapons manufacturing facilities in Iran, including missile component plants, involving over 50 aircraft. A severe explosion was reported in eastern Tehran.
Israeli Military: Reported new airstrikes on Tehran, with multiple explosions across the capital and near Karaj.
Israeli Military: Air raid sirens sounded in northern Israel due to airspace breaches, with a map of affected areas shared on social media.
Israel announced earlier missile attack warnings but later allowed citizens to leave shelters.
EL AL Israel Airlines: Will start flights on June 18 from Rome, Milan, Paris, Athens, and Larnaca to repatriate Israeli citizens. Flights from Israel remain suspended until June 23. Approximately 150,000 Israelis are abroad, with 50,000 seeking to return.
Washington Post: The U.S. stance on joining the war has shifted, with Trump now seriously considering an attack on Iran.
State-run Nour News Website, Citing Khamenei: “The terrorist Zionist entity must be dealt with severely.”
Reuters: As the Israel-Iran war escalates, the U.S. is deploying fighter jets to the Middle East.
Reuters, Citing Three U.S. Officials: The U.S. military is deploying additional fighter jets to the Middle East and expanding the presence of other warplanes to bolster U.S. forces in the region.
Reuters, Citing One U.S. Official: The deployments include F-16, F-22, and F-35 fighter jets.
Regime’s IRGC General Mousavi, Head of Armed Forces General Staff: “Operations conducted so far have been a warning for deterrence; punitive operations will be carried out soon.”
IAEA Chief: Stated that centrifuges at Iran’s underground Natanz site were likely heavily damaged or destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.
Regime’s IRGC: Announced the use of first-generation hypersonic “Fattah” missiles and warned Tel Aviv residents to evacuate ahead of a large-scale attack.
Iranian Regime Reports: Israeli airstrikes targeted Imam Hussein University, a key IRGC command training center near eastern Tehran, with bright explosions near Khajir National Park and Sorkheh Hesar hills.
Iranian Regime Reports: A powerful explosion occurred in Hakimiyeh, Tehranpars, with witnesses claiming Imam Hussein University was hit.
Iranian Regime Reports: Simultaneous with Iranian missile attacks on Israel, explosions were heard in western Tehran and near Karaj.
Videos showed Iranian regime missiles flying over Israeli cities, with Israeli air defenses responding.
U.S. Embassy in Israel: Will temporarily close from June 18 to 20 due to security concerns, with staff and families advised to shelter in place. Israel’s main airport and ports are closed, with no plans to evacuate U.S. citizens.
UAE: Will not fine Iranians overstaying visas due to the Israel-Iran war. UAE flights to and from Iran are suspended until June 30.
US President Donald Trump, scheduled to meet Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Asim Munir at the White House. Munir, considered Pakistan’s most powerful figure, held talks with Iranian military leaders before the conflict.
US President Donald Trump Held an emergency White House meeting on whether the U.S. should join Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear program, with no consensus among advisors. Later spoke with Netanyahu by phone; details undisclosed.
U.S. Military: Deployed refueling aircraft and F-35 jets to Europe. Bombers and F-35s took off from RAF Lakenheath, eastern England, amid speculation of U.S. involvement in the conflict.
Legal Experts: Noted the U.S. president cannot declare war without Congressional approval but can order military action if national security is threatened. Some U.S. lawmakers are proposing bills to limit Trump’s authority to attack Iran without Congress.
