19.06.2025 13:23
In the war that is unsettling the world, tensions have reached a peak today, so to speak. As Iran retaliated with a ballistic missile attack in response to Israel's strike on its nuclear facility, the home of former Environment Minister Danny Naveh was also reduced to rubble. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz threatened, "Khamenei will pay the price for war crimes." Meanwhile, the number of injured in today's attacks by Iran has risen to 129.
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, including high-ranking military officials such as Iranian Chief of General Staff Bakiri and Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Selami, have died in Israel's attacks. In retaliation, Iran targeted Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa with hundreds of ballistic and hypersonic missiles, in addition to drones (UAVs). Due to missiles that surpassed Israel's air defense system "Iron Dome," at least 24 people have lost their lives in Israel.
MISSILES RAINED DOWN ON TEL AVIV The 7th day of the Israel-Iran war continues with full intensity. In the morning hours, the Iranian army retaliated against Israel, targeting the Arak Nuclear Facility, hitting almost every point in the country with missiles. The Iranian army announced that the main target of the attack was the "Command and Intelligence (IDF C4I) Headquarters and Military Intelligence Camp," and struck Soroka hospital and the Israeli stock exchange with ballistic missiles.
Former Israeli Environment Minister and Likud party member Danny Naveh. THE FORMER MINISTER'S HOUSE TURNED TO RUBBLE According to a report by Israeli Channel 12 television, a missile hit the house of former Israeli Environment Minister and Likud party member Danny Naveh during the Iranian attacks that occurred this morning. Footage broadcasted on the television channel showed moments when Naveh's house was engulfed in flames and quickly turned into a large pile of rubble. Meanwhile, it was reported that 129 people were injured in the attacks carried out by Iran today.
ISRAELI MINISTER KATZ'S THREAT TO NETANYAHU Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz later stated that he and Netanyahu had instructed the Israeli army to intensify attacks on "strategic targets" in Iran.
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 an aide to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a secret briefing on 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, the recent conflicts between Israel and Iran, threats to US bases, and detailed information on Tehran's diplomatic position.
ERAKCHI: WE CONTINUE OUR COMMITMENT TO DIPLOMACY Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Erakchi stated that his country will continue to exercise its right to self-defense against Israel's aggression, saying, "We continue our commitment to diplomacy, except for the illegitimate, genocidal, and occupying Israeli regime."
In a message shared on his X social media account, Erakchi 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 legitimate right to self-defense and has not targeted those who have provided "aid and comfort" to Tel Aviv so far, stating: "Just as Netanyahu produced this war to destroy diplomacy, the world should be very concerned about the increasing attempts of the failing Israeli regime to spread flames to the region and beyond."
Erakchi 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 stated, "We continue our commitment to diplomacy, except for the illegitimate, genocidal, and occupying Israeli regime. As before, our perspective is serious and forward-looking."
EVACTIONS HAVE STARTED FROM THE US EMBASSY IN ISRAEL It has been reported that the evacuation of some diplomats at the US Embassy in Israel who do not have "critical duties" has begun. While Israel's attacks on Iran continue, US officials who spoke to the Associated Press (AP) and wished to remain anonymous provided information about 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. They noted that the evacuations occurred shortly after US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that work was ongoing in this regard, but did not share information on how many people were evacuated.
Huckabee stated during the day that evacuation efforts were ongoing for US citizens wishing to leave Israel following Iran's missile attacks. Additionally, a report in Israel Hayom newspaper announced that for the first time since the conflict with Iran began, foreigners and diplomats would be allowed to fly out of the country on June 20, Friday.
CLAIM THAT "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 requested that the public enter shelters as warning sirens sounded and remain there until further notice.
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Emergency alerts were also sent to the mobile phones of Israelis. Sirens were heard in Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel, as well as in Jerusalem and the 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." He expressed that there are workers at the Bushehr nuclear facility and 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." He noted that they do not see NATO's rearmament as a threat.
INTERNET OUTAGE ACROSS IRAN A UK-based monitoring organization announced that there is a nationwide internet outage in Iran. The Iranian Communications Authority announced that there would be a temporary restriction on internet access.
WHAT HAPPENED? On June 13, Israel carried out extensive attacks targeting not only nuclear facilities in various cities of Iran 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 retaliation, the Iranian army launched ballistic missile strikes against Israel, resulting in 24 deaths and over 500 injuries. Many countries, including Turkey, condemned Israel.
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