POLITICO: Israeli President said regime change in Iran is not Israel’s goal, but its removal would benefit the Iranian people. “Our primary objective is to eliminate Iran’s nuclear and missile programs,” he stated, adding that diplomacy remains an option.

NORWEGIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Norway’s Foreign Ministry reported an explosion at the residence of its ambassador in Tel Aviv. No embassy staff were injured.

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: An adviser to Iran’s foreign minister said security agencies thwarted a major Israeli plot targeting Deputy FM Abbas Araqchi in Tehran a few days ago.

AL-JAZEERA: Medical sources in Gaza reported that 92 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli occupation forces since Thursday morning, including 64 in Gaza City and the northern areas of the Strip.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: Our fighters shot down an advanced Israeli military drone of the “Matrice 600” type east of Al-Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City.

IRNA: A spokesperson for the “Al-Waad Al-Sadiq” operation said Israeli-occupied airspace is now undefended and that “there is no longer any safe place.”

UNICEF: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said child malnutrition in Gaza is increasing at alarming rates.

FARS: Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei said that the most the United States can do is target the Fordow nuclear facility, but that “bombs will not be able to penetrate it.”

IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian media reported that the country’s air defense systems are currently responding to hostile targets over the capital, Tehran.

TELEGRAPH: According to diplomatic sources cited by The Telegraph, Britain and the EU have warned Washington that a US strike could endanger Western detainees held in Iran.

MEHR NEWS: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps revealed that it used combat drones for the first time today, targeting Israeli military infrastructure.

The IRGC announced that Iran sent combat UAVs into Israeli territory and targeted IDF sites with air-launched missiles, for the first time. pic.twitter.com/Hc7ASry8fO

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 19, 2025

HEZBOLLAH: Hezbollah’s Secretary-General stated that the group is not neutral and stands with Iran, adding that the group will act as it sees fit in response to Israel’s war on Iran.

IAEA – RAFAEL GROSSI: IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said inspections in Iran will resume when safety conditions permit. He expressed readiness to immediately engage with all parties to help ensure the protection of nuclear sites.

WALL STREET JOURNAL: Chancellor Merz urged Netanyahu to exercise restraint in the ongoing campaign against Iran, according to German sources cited by WSJ.

According to a German official cited by WSJ, Chancellor Merz reiterated his support for Israel’s military campaign against Iran during a call with Netanyahu—who is wanted by the ICC—but emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution.

WHITE HOUSE: The White House confirmed President Trump was briefed today on Israel’s military operation against Iran.

AXIOS: US officials told Axios that no meeting has yet been scheduled with Iranian representatives.

ISRAELI MEDIA: An Israeli source told KAN that the US has asked Israel to hold off on attacking the Fordow nuclear facility.

AL-JAZEERA: A senior US official told Al Jazeera that potential risks to American forces and civilians in the region are impacting decision-making on Iran. US military commanders are aware of the consequences of military options, and regional forces have been placed on heightened defensive posture.

WHITE HOUSE:

The White House spokesperson said President Trump will make a decision within two weeks regarding a potential military strike on Iran.

“No one should be surprised by President Trump’s stance,” she said, adding that the president has left the door open for diplomacy and invested significant effort in seeking a diplomatic solution.

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli claimed it successfully intercepted Iranian surface-to-air missiles that were targeting Israeli aircraft.

IRAN ATOMIC ENERGY ORGANIZATION: The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization called on the Director General of the IAEA to condemn Israeli attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities. pic.twitter.com/6pNmg9qkKP

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 19, 2025

IRAN ATOMIC ENERGY ORGANIZATION: The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization called on the Director General of the IAEA to condemn Israeli attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities.

ISNA: Iranian air defenses activated over northern Tehran and shot down two small drones, according to the Iranian Students’ News Agency.

AL JAZEERA: An Al Jazeera correspondent reported that Iran activated its air defense systems over the capital Tehran.

CBS NEWS: According to a US official cited by CBS, the US and UK foreign ministers are expected to meet in Washington on Thursday to discuss presenting a final offer to Iran.

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: A deputy foreign minister of Iran said the IAEA’s reports on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program are biased and announced that Tehran will submit a formal complaint to the UN Security Council. He accused the agency’s chief of becoming a tool in the hands of the US and Israel.

IRANIAN PARLIAMENT

The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament said:

“We have proven we can strike any target in Tel Aviv and Haifa.” He added that “direct and indirect US support is what keeps the Zionist entity alive.”

NBC NEWS:

An Israeli intelligence official told NBC that Iran’s faster missiles during the past day gave Israel less time to prepare.

The official added that Iran still holds enough missile stockpiles to continue responding to Israeli strikes for a prolonged period.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Concrete shelters installed in northern Israel during Israel’s military operation in Gaza are ineffective in protecting against Iranian ballistic missile attacks, Al Mayadeen reported on Thursday, citing Israeli media.

The shelters, positioned across northern regions, are now being criticized as unsafe, the report said.

Israel’s Concrete Shelters ‘Ineffective’ against Iranian Strikes – Reports

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that while regime change in Iran is not a goal, it could be a result of current events.

He added that the Iranian people are the only ones who can bring about such a change, but noted that Iran’s leadership is clearly affected by Israeli strikes.

CBS NEWS:

CBS reported that President Trump is seriously considering a strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility.

Sources say he believes completing the mission requires destroying Fordow due to the threat of Iran producing nuclear weapons in a relatively short timeframe.

While Trump postponed a final decision, he is prepared to involve the US if needed to neutralize the site.

One of the options reportedly discussed was Iran disabling Fordow on its own.

CNN:

American officials told CNN that the US military has taken several steps to safeguard its assets in the Middle East.

Trump has been briefed on the potential risks and benefits of striking the heavily fortified Fordow nuclear site in Iran.

REUTERS:

Diplomats told Reuters that Iran’s Abbas Araghchi and US envoy St3eve Witkoff have spoken multiple times since Israel began its strikes.

The first call was initiated by Washington, proposing a new offer to break the deadlock.

Araghchi reportedly said Iran would not return to talks unless Israel halts its attacks, but signaled possible nuclear flexibility if Washington pressures Israel to end the war.

iRGC:

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it shot down an Israeli Heron Eitan drone over western Iran.

Footage released by Iranian armed forces showed the wreckage near Isfahan.

NEW YORK TIMES: US military officials told The New York Times that Iran retains sufficient naval and other capabilities to shut down the Strait of Hormuz if necessary.

IRANIAN ARMY: The Iranian military announced that six soldiers were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a base in Lorestan Province, western Iran.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: The Israeli military revealed that Iran used a multi-warhead missile in the latest attack, presenting a new challenge to Israel’s defenses. According to Israeli Army Radio, security sources confirmed that the missile that struck Gush Dan was composed of several smaller warheads, which dispersed across different sites upon impact.

IRGC: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the beginning of a new wave of combined missile and drone attacks targeting military sites in Haifa and Tel Aviv. The statement noted that over 100 attack and suicide drones are being deployed and that the missile strikes will continue and intensify gradually.

Iran launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles toward Haifa in a recent attack.

While Israeli media report no direct hits, two settlements in northern Israel reportedly experienced power outages shortly after the strike. pic.twitter.com/Qzlffm6fOk

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 19, 2025

CNN cited experts saying that striking or destroying Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility is unlikely to lead to catastrophic consequences typically associated with bombing nuclear reactors.

REUTERS also quoted an Iranian diplomat confirming that the Bushehr nuclear plant on the Gulf coast was not hit by Israeli strikes.

ISRAELI HEALTH MINISTRY: The Israeli Ministry of Health stated that at least 271 people have been hospitalized this morning following Iranian missile strikes.

IRANIAN SUPREME NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL: Iran’s top security body warned that any third-party intervention in the war would trigger a direct and pre-planned response from the Iranian side.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reported that 147 people were wounded as a result of the Iranian missile attacks on Israel.

IRANIAN POLICE: Iranian police announced the arrest of Israeli agents who had launched small drones from the deserts around Tehran.

RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY

– US involvement in military operations against Iran could lead to uncontrollable consequences.

– Israel’s strike on Iran was unjustified and violates the UN Charter and international law.

– Justifying the Israeli attack under the pretext of nonproliferation concerns is absurd.

– The Israeli strike on Iran is a reckless adventure with severe consequences for regional and global security.

– We are deeply concerned about threats facing the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli occupation forces carried out a series of attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 52 Palestinians, including 22 aid workers in the central part of the enclave.

‘US-Israeli Aid Trap’ Turns Deadly again: Scores Killed Waiting for Food in Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel launched major airstrikes on Iran, including a strike on the Arak heavy water reactor and facilities in Natanz, escalating the conflict as Tehran vows further retaliation.

Israeli Forces Bomb Iran’s Arak Heavy Water Reactor amid Escalating Conflict

ISRAELI MILITARY SPOKESPERSON: An Israeli military spokesperson said the army struck nuclear sites in Bushehr, Isfahan, and Natanz and continues to target additional facilities.

MARKAZI PROVINCE POLICE – IRAN: Authorities in Iran’s Markazi province announced the downing of an Israeli reconnaissance drone over the city of Arak.

KAN: Israeli media reported that 137 people were wounded today across various sites hit by Iranian missiles.

🇮🇷/🇮🇱 Dozens of firefighting units and rescue crews are working to evacuate settlers trapped under the rubble south of Tel Aviv. pic.twitter.com/CIM4okd7ZH

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 19, 2025

INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY: The IAEA said there is no concern of radiation release following the bombing of Iran’s Arak nuclear reactor, as the facility did not contain nuclear materials.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: The Israeli emergency services confirmed that the number of people injured by Iranian missile strikes today has risen to 129.

ISRAELI PRESIDENCY: “What happened today is a war crime and a crime against humanity. It will not deter us from our mission.”

ROSATOM: The head of Russia’s Rosatom nuclear agency stated: “No radiation leaks have been recorded following Israel’s attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. Most operational sites remain unharmed as they are located deep underground. If the Bushehr plant were hit, it would result in a disaster comparable to Chernobyl—and this cannot be allowed.”

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: While Israel levels war crime allegations against Iran, its own actions in Gaza constitute blatant violations of international humanitarian law.

Read the latest analysis by Romana Rubeo.

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KAN: Israeli police have stopped foreign media outlets from broadcasting from sites where missiles have struck.

ISRAELI AUTHORITIES:

Operations at Soroka Hospital have been halted, except for emergency cases.

Significant damage was inflicted on the hospital by Iranian missile strikes.

Forty people were injured in the attack on Soroka Hospital.

IRGC:

We accurately targeted the Zionist army’s command and intelligence center near a hospital.

The 14th wave of Operation True Promise was a combined assault of missiles and suicide drones.

We had warned earlier that all of the occupied territories’ airspace is exposed and no place is safe.

The enemy’s missile and air defense systems are now useless.

The Zionist regime’s dying body cannot withstand the coming economic blows.

Our intelligence and missile guidance capabilities are now known to the world.

IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER’S OFFICE: Brigadier General Mohammad Karami has been appointed commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ground forces.

KREMLIN: The Kremlin stated that any potential US intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict would lead to a catastrophic escalation. Russia maintains its strategic partnership with Iran and a relationship of trust with Israel. Iran has not requested military assistance from Russia, but Moscow’s general support for Tehran remains.

AL-JAZEERA: Hospital sources in Gaza reported that 23 Palestinians were killed by Israeli occupation fire, including 16 people who were waiting for humanitarian aid.

Breaking:

Israel killed 11 aid-seekers and wounded over 50 others near the Netzarim Corridor.

— Mosab Abu Toha (@MosabAbuToha) June 19, 2025

AL-JAZEERA: A hospital source confirmed that 5 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a home in the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood of Gaza City.

AL-JAZEERA: Medical sources reported that 3 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment near Al-Jalaa Street in western Gaza City.

AL-JAZEERA: Medical sources reported that 16 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 injured while waiting for aid near the Netzarim corridor.

IRANIAN NEWS AGENCY: Today’s Iranian strike targeted the Ramat Gan area, east of Tel Aviv, according to Iranian sources.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that 24 Israelis have been killed and 838 wounded by Iranian rockets since the war began. Around 5,000 people have been evacuated, and over 400 missiles have been launched—about 40 hitting various locations.

🇮🇷/🇮🇱 Dozens of firefighting units and rescue crews are working to evacuate settlers trapped under the rubble south of Tel Aviv. pic.twitter.com/CIM4okd7ZH

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 19, 2025

CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY:

The Iran-Israel escalation threatens regional peace and stability.

We have evacuated more than 1,600 citizens from Iran and several hundred from Israel.

We are deeply concerned about the rising conflict.

HEZBOLLAH: Hezbollah warned that any threat to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader is reckless and will lead to severe consequences. The US will find itself in a deep abyss for backing Israeli aggression on Gaza, the resistance, and Iran.

ISRAELI MEDICAL SERVICES: Israeli emergency services reported 65 injuries following Iranian strikes on multiple locations in Israel.

🇮🇷/🇮🇱 Extensive destruction reported in Tel Aviv following tonight’s Iranian missile strike. pic.twitter.com/3QfPKP0Ltq

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 19, 2025

ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTER: I and Netanyahu instructed the army to escalate strikes on strategic regime targets in Iran. Our goal is to neutralize threats and destabilize the Iranian regime. Khamenei will be held accountable; targeting hospitals and residential buildings is a war crime.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that one of the Iranian missiles hit the home of a former Israeli Environment Minister in the greater Tel Aviv area.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media estimated that the war with Iran could cost the Israeli economy approximately $28 billion.

IRGC: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the successful execution of its 14th wave of attacks on strategic enemy targets in Israel.

LORESTAN PROVINCE SECURITY OFFICIAL: Iranian forces destroyed Israeli drones in Lorestan Province in recent days. A Hermes drone was downed using a Misagh missile.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Wolfson Hospital in Israel reported receiving 16 injured individuals, with three in critical condition, from the missile impact site in Holon, south of Tel Aviv.

🇮🇷/🇮🇱A direct impact in Holon, south of Tel Aviv, Israel. pic.twitter.com/5gvpMVEyUH

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 19, 2025

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli military announced that last night it targeted a site in Natanz, claiming that the Natanz site contained advanced equipment contributing to the acceleration of Iran’s nuclear program.

The Israeli military also reported striking military industrial sites, including factories for raw materials and ballistic missile parts.

Furthermore, they claimed to have destroyed air defense systems, missile storage sites, radars, and sensing equipment.

IRANIAN MEDIA: The Iranian news agency stated that the main target of the latest attack was the major command and intelligence headquarters of the Israeli army.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The military censorship is prohibiting the publication of information about additional sites damaged in greater Tel Aviv.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media is reporting that the number of injured in the Iranian attack has now risen to 50.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Iran’s IRNA news agency stated that the target of the attack was the army intelligence camp in Gav Yam Technology Park, near Soroka Hospital in Beersheba.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian state television reported that the Israeli army attacked the vicinity of the Khondab heavy water facility in central Iran this morning.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that 26 injured individuals have arrived at Wolfson, Beilinson, Sheba, and Ichilov hospitals in the Tel Aviv area due to Iranian missiles.

STATEMENT: Soroka Hospital in Beersheba reported a suspected hazardous material leak on one of its floors due to a missile impact, leading to the evacuation of the site.

#فيديو | صاروخ إيراني يصيب مستشفى سوروكا في بئر السبع pic.twitter.com/waikkeKkoH

— شبكة فلسطين للحوار (@paldf) June 19, 2025

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Army Radio announced a serious injury and a moderate injury in Holon, and approximately 15 injured individuals in Ramat Gan, east of Tel Aviv.

Israeli media reported that Iranian missiles struck direct targets in the cities of Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Holon, and Beersheba.

ISRAELI MEDIA: People are trapped under buildings due to Iranian missiles launched at several locations in Israel. It was also reported that individuals are trapped under the rubble at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba after it was subjected to an Iranian missile strike.

دمار هائل جديد في "تل أبيب" بعد القصف الإيراني الأقوى هذا الصباح. pic.twitter.com/XOWr4nxEQ1

— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) June 19, 2025

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Stock Exchange building in Ramat Gan, east of Tel Aviv, was hit.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Today’s missile attack from Iran on Israel is the largest in recent days.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli ambulance services reported that 30 people were injured as a result of the Iranian missile strike on greater Tel Aviv.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reported missile impacts in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Holon.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that one of the Iranian missiles struck a building in the center of Tel Aviv, causing widespread destruction.

إصابات مباشرة لمواقع وسط وجنوب إسرائيل بعد موجة من الصواريخ الإيرانية#الأخبار pic.twitter.com/PwfWhVMSZZ

— قناة الجزيرة (@AJArabic) June 19, 2025

AL-MAYADEEN (Citing Israeli media):

A direct hit has been reported in Tel Aviv.

A direct hit in Gush Dan.

Search operations for trapped individuals are underway at seven locations.

A direct hit at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba.

Two missiles fell in Beersheba, and the matter is under investigation.

At least 4 direct injuries during the last missile barrage.

News of missiles falling in the central region.

El Al plane that was in the air preparing to land returned to Larnaca.

#إيران تطلق كمية كبيرة من الصواريخ باتجاه مناطق واسعة في #إسرائيل وصفارات الإنذار تدوي في معظم المناطق #الأخبار pic.twitter.com/MMw0K4OVH5

— قناة الجزيرة (@AJArabic) June 19, 2025

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reported that at least 25 missiles were detected launching towards Israel, hitting direct targets. Israeli Army Radio announced that Iran launched its largest missile barrage in 48 hours, comprising approximately 20 to 30 missiles.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported initial accounts of direct hits and massive explosion sounds in greater Tel Aviv. Israeli ambulance services confirmed receiving calls from multiple locations where missiles launched from Iran had fallen. Israeli radio also stated that some missiles landed in central and southern Israel.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Medical sources at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital and Al-Awda Hospital report that 16 Palestinians were killed and over 100 injured among those waiting for aid near the Netzarim axis.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian local sources reported that several Palestinians were killed and others were injured following an Israeli strike on a home in the Zeitoun neighborhood, east of Gaza City.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Yedioth Ahronoth reports that Israeli officials are not entirely certain the US military will join them in attacks on Iran.

The same sources added that while US involvement in an attack on Iran could shorten the duration of operations, Israel is prepared to continue striking Iran even without US participation.

VENEZUELAN MEDIA: Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced a march today in Caracas against Israeli Zionism and in support of Iran.

AL-MAYADEEN: A second round of powerful explosions in the cities of Karaj, Fardis, and Malard, located west of Tehran.

AL-MAYADEEN: The Israeli military has published an “evacuation warning” for specific areas in Arak and Khondab in Iran.

US MEDIA: A Fox News poll found the following:

59% of Americans believe that Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program would make the world a more dangerous place.

36% of Americans believe that Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program would make the world a safer place.

46% of Americans oppose Israel’s decision to launch military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

81% of Americans believe that what is happening in the Middle East affects life in the United States.

43% of Americans oppose the United States providing financial aid to Israel for military purposes.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Palestinian local sources reported that three Palestinians were killed, and others injured due to occupation vehicles and drones shelling Palestinians as they waited for aid near the Wadi Gaza bridge, north of Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip.

US MEDIA: The Washington Post, citing officials, reported:

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth do not have a primary role in Trump’s inner circle regarding discussions about Iran.

The circle of advisors on Iran includes Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The CENTCOM Commander has not taken a hardline stance on striking Iran and has presented Trump with a range of options.

AL-MAYADEEN:

Explosions are shaking the cities of Fardis, Karaj, and Malard in western Tehran, as well as Baqershahr and Eslamshahr in the south of the capital.

Extremely intense activity from air defenses in Isfahan city.

Iranian air defenses are confronting hostile targets in central Tehran.

Explosions were heard around Karaj city, west of the capital Tehran.

Air defenses are engaging Israeli targets in the skies of Karaj city and its suburbs.

Iranian police announced the arrest of 18 agents allegedly working for the Israeli entity. These individuals were reportedly designing and manufacturing spy and suicide drones in a workshop in Mashhad.

(Reuters reported that Iranian air defenses intercepted drones over the suburbs of Tehran.)

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Home Front Command reported that sirens sounded in northern Israel for the second time, triggered by drone infiltration.

US MEDIA: Axios, citing US officials, reported:

Trump wants to ensure that any attack on Iran is truly necessary and will not drag the US into a long-term war.

Trump also wants to verify that a potential strike would genuinely achieve the goal of destroying Iran’s nuclear program.

It was noted that massive bunker-buster bombs have never been used in a battlefield setting.

‘No Peace Under Duress: Iran Rejects Trump’s Threats, Denies Claims

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: One person was killed and others injured due to occupation vehicles and drones shelling Palestinians as they waited for aid near the Wadi Gaza bridge, north of Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip.

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RUSSIAN MEDIA: Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Iran has not requested military assistance from Russia.

AP: The Associated Press, citing a British official, reports that there is no clarity regarding the United States’ plan for the region, and all options are believed to be on the table.

The official added that Trump wants to exert pressure on Iran to reach a deal and appears unwilling to engage in war.

While Washington might request the deployment of fighter jets to the British base in Cyprus, London has not yet received an official request.

AL-MAYADEEN: Two individuals were killed and several others sustained injuries following an Israeli drone strike on the town of Kafr Jouz in the Nabatieh region of the South.

STATEMENT: North Korea stated that Israeli attacks on Iran are an illegal act and a crime against humanity.

TASNIM NEWS: Tasnim reported that Iranian air defense forces shot down an Israeli Hermes drone in the western part of the country.

The Iranian Ministry of Defense announced a short while ago that it had shot down an Israeli "Hermes" drone in the west of the country.#iranisraelwar #tahran #IranIsrael #IsraelTerroristState pic.twitter.com/u0V0y0JCMC

— إيران بالعربية . (@iraniarabicir) June 18, 2025

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 14 reported the conclusion of the Israeli security cabinet’s emergency meeting.

IRANIAN STATE TV: Iranian television announced the beginning of the 13th wave of Operation True Promise 3, involving the launch of heavy, long-range missiles.

#BREAKING evening of 6/18

⚡️ Video | Moment of launching heavy Sijil rockets towards the occupied territories

⚡️ Iranian Television:
The commencement of Wave 13 of Operation True Promise 3 through the launch of heavy and long-range missiles

*** I'm not sure if earlier today or… pic.twitter.com/ANCif1P89q

— Crafty News Outlet (@Craft8431) June 18, 2025

AL JAZEERA: A White House official told Al Jazeera that President Donald Trump’s National Security Council meeting has ended, and no statement will be issued.

FARS NEWS: Fars News reported that a new barrage of heavy missiles was launched toward Israel.

CBS NEWS: According to a White House official quoted by CBS News, President Trump’s Situation Room meeting on the Iran-Israel crisis has ended.

CNN: CNN reported that the Trump administration will deliver a classified briefing on Iran to the US Senate early next week, according to a congressional source.

ISRAELI MEDIA:

Iran wants to meet with us, and we might do that.

I have ideas about what we will do, and we are about to meet in the White House situation room.

Israel is winning its war against Iran.

I haven’t made a final decision yet regarding Iran.

I make my decisions at the last moment.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Rescue teams are returning to Bat Yam four days after the Iranian missile strike to search for missing individuals beneath the rubble. Forensic authorities confirmed that one of the missing persons has still not been found.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that Israeli Knesset members received threatening phone calls today from Iranian sources.

IRANIAN UN MISSION: The Iranian mission to the United Nations: The Security Council must condemn threats and act before they further destabilize the region. No Iranian official has ever asked to bow at the gates of the White House.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that 2,000 Israeli families are without shelter after their homes were destroyed by Iranian missile strikes.

ISRAELI MEDIA: According to a Channel 13 poll:

75% of Israelis support war against Iran, 17% are opposed.

64% believe the war is aimed at removing the nuclear and missile threat.

28% believe it is politically motivated.

IRANIAN CYBER SECURITY COMMAND:

The Zionist entity launched widespread cyberattacks yesterday targeting Iran’s banking networks.

Iran successfully repelled several of these attacks.

IRGC:

We used long-range Sejjil missiles in the 12th wave of strikes against the Zionist entity.

The missile attacks will be sustained and focused—we have opened the gates of hell.

Our missiles will not let Zionists step outside the shelters, and they’ve gone days without seeing the sun.

We destroyed the Zionist army’s air defenses, and the skies of occupied territories are open to our missiles and drones.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: An Israeli security official told Army Radio that the latest Iranian missile fired at Gush Dan was exceptional in type, weight, and the amount of explosives it carried—significantly higher than usual.

AL-JAZEERA:

A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera:

If the US enters the confrontation alongside the Zionist entity, Hezbollah will move.

Any direct US involvement will be met with unprecedented threats to enemy ships.

Iran’s actions against maritime targets and enemy positioning will be an option if the US joins the war.

AL-JAZEERA:

A US official told Al Jazeera:

No one knows what President Trump will decide regarding Iran.

Options range from negotiations to a military strike.

A strike on the Fordow facility would require assessment of consequences and Iran’s response.

Iran and its allies in the region have capabilities to attack our forces if we go to war.

Our assessment is that Iran and its allies will attack US forces if we strike.

US forces in the Middle East are under maximum protective measures.

The USS Gerald R. Ford will soon join the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean as scheduled.

The Ford and its strike group will protect our forces and strengthen deterrence.

No B-2 bombers have yet been deployed to the Middle East.

Israel is intercepting most Iranian missiles, but some have broken through its defenses.