19.06.2025 07:20
The war between Israel and Iran has entered its seventh day. This morning, the Israeli army launched an attack on Iran's Arak Nuclear Facility, and explosions were heard in the area. In retaliation, Iran struck Israel with ballistic missiles. The Soroka hospital, which was the target of the attack, sustained significant damage.
The war that began with Israel's "Rising Lion" attack on June 13 and Iran's retaliation named "True Promise" has entered its 7th day.
THE TOLL IS INCREASING EVERY HOUR
At least 224 people have died in Israel's attacks, including high-ranking military officials such as Iranian Chief of General Staff Bakiri and Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Selami. In retaliation, Iran targeted Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa with hundreds of ballistic and hypersonic missiles, in addition to drones. Due to missiles that surpassed Israel's air defense system "Iron Dome," at least 24 people have lost their lives in Israel.
ISRAEL STRIKES THE ARAK NUCLEAR FACILITY
On the 7th day of the war, the Israeli army targeted Iran's Arak Nuclear Facility. Explosion sounds rose from the points hit by Israel, which conducted airstrikes in the region.
RETALIATION FROM IRAN
In retaliation for Israel's attack on the nuclear facility, Iran struck the country with numerous ballistic missiles. According to a statement from the Israeli army, sirens were heard in the northern part of the country.
A SECRET BRIEFING WILL BE HELD IN THE US SENATE
Following the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran, the US Senate has also taken action. According to the assistant to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a secret briefing regarding Iran will be held with the participation of all senators at the beginning of next week. The exact date and time of the briefing have not yet been finalized.
In the closed session, Pentagon officials, representatives from the State Department, and senior officials from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) are expected to provide information to the senators. The focus of the agenda is anticipated to include Iran's uranium enrichment activities, recent conflicts between Israel and Iran, threats to US bases, and detailed information about Tehran's diplomatic position.
ERAKCI: WE CONTINUE OUR COMMITMENT TO DIPLOMACY
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakçi stated that his country will continue to exercise its right to self-defense against Israel's aggression, saying, "We maintain our commitment to diplomacy, except for the illegitimate, genocidal, and occupying Israeli regime."
In a message shared on his X social media account, Arakçi published a graph showing that Israel is the only country in the region with nuclear weapons. He claimed that Iran has only retaliated against Israel within the scope of its right to self-defense and has not targeted those who have "aided and abetted" Tel Aviv so far, stating:
"Just as Netanyahu has manufactured this war to destroy diplomacy, the world should be quite concerned about the increasingly desperate attempts of the failing Israeli regime to spread flames beyond the region."
Arakçi emphasized that "his country has no intention of acquiring nuclear weapons," while pointing out that Israel is the only country in the region with nuclear weapons. He reiterated, "We maintain our commitment to diplomacy, except for the illegitimate, genocidal, and occupying Israeli regime. As before, our perspective is serious and forward-looking."
EVACUATIONS HAVE BEGUN FROM THE US EMBASSY IN ISRAEL
It has been reported that some diplomats with "non-critical duties" at the US Embassy in Israel have begun to be evacuated. While Israel's attacks on Iran continue, US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to the Associated Press (AP), provided information regarding the evacuation process from Israel.
Officials stated that some diplomats and their families serving in "non-critical" roles at the US Embassy in Israel have been evacuated.
These evacuations occurred shortly after US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that efforts were ongoing in this regard, although officials did not share information on how many people were evacuated.
Huckabee indicated during the day that evacuation efforts were underway for US citizens wishing to leave Israel due to Iran's missile attacks.
Additionally, a report in Israel Hayom stated that for the first time since the conflict with Iran began, foreigners and diplomats would be allowed to leave the country on Friday, June 20.
CLAIM: "TRUMP APPROVED ATTACK PLANS"
The New York Times, citing Iranian officials, reported that Iran might respond to Trump's recent calls for a meeting.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump informed his aides that he approved attack plans against Iran.
It was noted that Trump has not yet given the final order to see whether Iran would abandon its nuclear program.
NEW MISSILE ATTACK FROM IRAN ON ISRAEL
The Israeli army announced that a new missile attack has been launched from Iran.
In a statement from the army, it was noted that air defense systems are trying to intercept missiles launched from Iran.
The statement urged the public to enter shelters as warning sirens sounded and to remain there until further notice.
Emergency alerts were also sent to the mobile phones of Israelis.
Siren sounds were heard in the capital Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and northern regions of the country.
PUTIN: IRANIAN SOCIETY IS UNITING AROUND THE REGIME
Russian leader Putin stated that he is in contact with Israeli and US President Trump regarding Iran.
Putin said, "Iranian society is uniting around the regime."
Expressing that there are workers at the Bushehr nuclear facility, Putin stated, "We have agreed on ensuring their security with Israel."
Putin said, "Russia and Iran can continue their nuclear energy activities," adding that "Iran's nuclear interests can be secured."
Putin noted that they do not see NATO's rearmament as a threat.
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INTERNET OUTAGE ACROSS IRAN
A UK-based monitoring organization announced that there is a nationwide internet outage in Iran. The Iranian Communications Authority stated that internet access would be temporarily restricted.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On June 13, Israel launched extensive attacks targeting not only nuclear facilities in various Iranian cities but also the upper command of the military.
While the Chief of Staff of Iran, the Commander of the Revolutionary Guards, and several senior commanders, along with 9 nuclear scientists were killed in the attacks, the total civilian casualties were reported to be 224. In Iran's retaliation against Israel with ballistic missiles, it was reported that 24 people were killed and more than 500 were injured. Many countries, including Turkey, condemned Israel.
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