23.06.2025 07:40
The Israel-Iran war, which entered a new phase with the U.S. striking three Iranian nuclear facilities using B-2 stealth bombers known as "bunker busters," has reached its 11th day. While Israel's attacks on various cities in Iran, particularly the capital Tehran, continued into the night, Iran also carried out retaliatory actions until the morning hours.
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In the Israel-Iran war, a new phase was reached the night before last. The U.S. struck three Iranian nuclear facilities with B-2 stealth bombers, known as "bunker busters."
TRUMP'S MIDNIGHT MESSAGE
In a statement from the Pentagon emphasizing that Iran's nuclear program has been destroyed, U.S. President Donald Trump, who made a new statement regarding the attack during the night, claimed that significant damage occurred at Iran's nuclear facilities, stating that the operation was carried out "strongly and decisively."
"WHY NOT CHANGE THE REGIME?"
Emphasizing that the military displayed "superior skill," Trump reported that the B-2 bombers involved in the operation returned safely to Missouri. President Trump also included another striking statement in his posts. Noting that the concept of "regime change" could be politically controversial, Trump said, "But if the Iranian regime cannot make the country great again, why shouldn't it be changed?"
ENTERING THE 11TH DAY OF WAR
With the developments, the Israel-Iran war has now entered its 11th day. Israel's attacks on various cities in Iran, especially the capital Tehran, continued into the night. According to Iranian media, around 1:30 AM local time, the air defense system was activated in various regions of Tehran. While air defense systems were activated in the south, north, and east of Tehran, it was reported that drones were shot down.
THE ATTACK CONTINUED THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT
While there has been no official statement regarding the number of drones reported to have been shot down, air defense systems continued to operate in northern Tehran in the following hours. At the same time, it was stated that air defense systems were activated in the city of Karaj, east of Tehran, and in Shiraz and Yazd, with an explosion heard in Karaj. It was reported that a missile was launched from Iran towards Israel around 3:00 AM, with the Fars News Agency claiming that the missile belonged to Yemen.
RETALIATION FROM IRAN
The Israeli army announced that the missile from the retaliatory attack launched from Iran was intercepted. In a written statement from the army, it was noted that air defense systems were activated against the missile launched from Iran.
The Israeli army's home front command sent an emergency alert instructing residents in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas to go to shelters as phones rang like sirens. After the attack alarms in the capital's skies, explosions were heard. The country's media reported that a missile was launched in the latest retaliation from Iran, which was intercepted. Israeli emergency services announced that they had not received reports of direct hits or injuries.
IRAN: U.S. BASES ARE LEGITIMATE TARGETS
Shamkhani, an advisor to Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stated that the U.S. bases used in the attacks are "legitimate targets."
NETANYAHU: OUR GREAT LEADER IS TRUMP
Praising the U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the U.S. military did a great job, saying, "We must take our hats off to our great leader (U.S. President Donald) Trump. They caused significant damage to Fordo." Netanyahu added, "We will not be dragged into a war of attrition, but we will not end this historic operation without achieving all our objectives."
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR
On June 13, Israel launched extensive attacks targeting not only nuclear facilities in various Iranian cities but also the upper command of the military. The Chief of General Staff, the Commander of the Revolutionary Guards, and several senior commanders, along with 9 nuclear scientists, were killed in the attacks. Many countries, including Turkey, condemned Israel.
The Iranian Ministry of Health announced on June 21 that the total civilian death toll from Israel's attacks was 430, with more than 3,500 injured. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office reported that 24 people were killed and 1,272 were injured in the retaliatory attacks carried out by the Iranian army. The U.S. participated in Israel's attacks on Iran, carrying out strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities with bunker-busting bombs on June 22.
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