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.

ISRAEL HAYOM: For the first time since the war with Iran began, foreigners and diplomats are allowed to fly out, but Israeli citizens may only do so with approval from a special exemptions committee.

AL-MAYADEEN: A new wave of missiles was launched towards Israel.

New missiles were deployed in the new wave, including the Fattah missile

An Israeli was injured by shrapnel from an Iranian missile strike targeting central ‘Israel’

FARS NEWS: An official source denied Israeli media claims that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s location had been identified and targeted, calling them false.

AL JAZEERA: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera: We did not send a negotiating delegation to Oman. I did not leave Tehran at the head of any negotiating team. This information is false.

US EMBASSY IN ISRAEL: US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said the embassy is organizing air and sea evacuations for American citizens who wish to leave Israel.

US MILITARY: The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs said he cannot confirm whether bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities would impair its ability to produce a nuclear weapon.

IRANIAN UN MISSION: The Iranian mission to the United Nations:

Iran will not negotiate under coercion and will not accept peace under pressure—especially not with those fueling wars.

Any threat will be met with a counter-threat, and any act will be responded to in kind.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 15 reported that remains of a body were found in a residential tower in Bat Yam that was hit by an Iranian missile strike days ago. Authorities are investigating whether the body belongs to a missing Israeli woman.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: It appears as if Iran’s opening series of strikes against Israel shook them to the core, as all previous estimates had hedged upon Iranian restraint, which seems to have been thrown to the wind when the second civilians were killed in Tehran.

Although the Israelis could well score more tactical victories on the ground in Iran, this conflict thus far has demonstrated that the Islamic Republic is militarily superior. In fact, if it weren’t for the constant flow of American weapons and logistical support, the Israelis would be incapable of continuing their offensive campaign.

Read the analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

Why Israel’s Regime Change War on Iran Could Trigger Its Own Demise – Analysis

AL-AKHBAR: Casualties were reported after an Israeli drone targeted a motorcycle between Maaroub and Barish in South Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump:

I may strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, or I may not—but Iran should have negotiated with us earlier.

It may be too late now, but there is still time to stop the war.

Iran no longer has any air defenses, and I don’t know how long they’ll last.

Israel has full control of Iranian airspace and is doing a great job.

Iranian officials have reached out to us, but I’m tired of this situation—I want their unconditional surrender.

What’s happening now isn’t related to our past steps against Iran. We will not accept a country that threatens destruction.

The Iranians are facing a real problem and have suggested coming to the White House.

We’ve been threatened by Iran for many years.

Next week will be decisive regarding Iran—maybe even before the week ends.

Iran wants to make a deal with us.

IRANIAN NEWS AGENCY: According to Iranian media, “the Zionist entity targeted the building of the Iranian Red Crescent in Tehran.”

ISRAELI MEDIA: Citing Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, Israel Hayom reported that the Israeli army “struck the command center of the Iranian regime’s internal security forces.”

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Russia has warned the United States against launching military strikes on Iran, stating that such a move would plunge the Middle East into severe instability.

Russia Warns US Against Iran Strike, Cites Nuclear Risk, Regional Instability

REUTERS: Reuters quoted a well-informed source saying the US administration is discussing several options regarding Iran, including joining Israel in launching strikes against Iranian nuclear sites.

FARS NEWS: An explosion was heard in the city of Karaj in Alborz Province, west of Tehran. Ambulances and fire trucks rushed to the scene, according to Fars News Agency.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that the British Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the families of embassy staff in Tel Aviv left Israel last night.

ISRAELI CENSORSHIP AUTHORITY: Israel’s chief censor signed a “new emergency order to protect national security,” banning publications that could harm state security, send messages to the enemy, incite the public, or undermine national morale, including on social media.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) “is directly responsible” for the escalating Israeli crimes against starved Palestinian civilians near aid distribution points in central and southern Gaza, the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said on Tuesday.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ‘Responsible’ for Aid Point ‘Death Traps’

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran and Israel exchanged the most intense attacks to date, with Tehran launching Fattah hypersonic missiles and Israeli jets bombing Iran.

‘Fattah-1’ Missiles Strike Israel as Iran, Israel Exchange Dozens of Attacks

ISRAELI CENSORSHIP AUTHORITY: Israel’s chief censor has signed a “new emergency order to protect national security” prohibiting publications that may harm state security, send a message to the enemy, incite the public, or undermine national morale — including content on social media.

JEWISH INSIDER: 45 bipartisan members of the US House of Representatives have urged President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to evacuate American citizens from Israel.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Air Force intercepted 9 Iranian drones in northern Israel since Wednesday morning.

FINANCIAL TIMES: According to Marsh McLennan, insurance costs for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have risen by more than 60% since the war began.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli forces killed 47 Palestinians—including 14 aid workers—in a single day of intensified attacks across Gaza, targeting civilians amid deepening famine and displacement.

47 Killed in Gaza, Including 14 Aid Workers, as Israel Targets Displaced Civilians

ALI KHAMENEI:

The US entry into the battlefield is a sign of the Zionist entity’s weakness and incapacity.

US intervention will go against its own interests and harm the US more than it harms Iran.

The US president asked the Iranian people to surrender—but he should direct his threats at those who fear them.

The punishment carried out by our people and armed forces against this malicious enemy has already weakened it.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media report that the Israeli army is currently attacking eastern Tehran.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian media report the sound of an explosion in eastern Tehran.

🚨 Israeli warplanes bomb residential areas in eastern Tehran and Karaj, Iran. pic.twitter.com/O2ogJBmERI

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 18, 2025

IRANIAN POLICE: Police in Alborz Province stopped a truck and seized several small loitering drones. One suspect was arrested

ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTRY: Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz: I have approved the Israeli army and Home Front Command’s recommendation to ease protection policies. Economic activity in Israel will gradually resume.

REUTERS: The head of Spain’s Iberia Airlines confirmed that the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv will remain in place until the end of October.

RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Russia’s Foreign Ministry stated: “We are millimeters away from disaster, as Iran’s nuclear infrastructure is being targeted daily.” Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned that any US military assistance to Israel—or even considering such aid—would severely destabilize the Middle East.

REUTERS: Germany’s Defense Minister said Berlin has made it clear to Iran that it is not too late to return to the negotiating table. German Foreign Minister warned that military escalation in the Middle East risks dragging other countries into the conflict.

FARS NEWS: Two Israeli Mossad agents were arrested in Baharestan, southwest Tehran, as they were planning a sabotage operation.

RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister said any US military aid to Israel would be a step toward seriously destabilizing the Middle East. The Russian Foreign Ministry warned Washington against offering any direct military support to Israel or even considering it, stating that Russia is in contact with both Iran and Israel and is capable of mediating the conflict.

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister said any US military aid to Israel would be a step toward seriously destabilizing the Middle East.

The Russian Foreign Ministry warned Washington against offering any direct military support to Israel or even considering it, stating that Russia… pic.twitter.com/Mzm5mou7lb

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 18, 2025

ALI KHAMENEI:

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei:

The Zionist entity committed a grave mistake and will face consequences.

Iran will not forgive the violation of its airspace or forget the blood of its martyrs.

Our armed forces are ready to defend the homeland, supported by officials and the people.

Washington must know we will not surrender, and any US attack will have irreversible consequences.

The Iranian people stand firm in the face of the imposed war.

Our people will not bow to any imposed peace or foreign dictates.

The wise know that the Iranian people cannot be addressed with threats.

ANADOLU NEWS AGENCY (citing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan): Iran has a legitimate right to defend itself in the face of aggression that began while nuclear talks were ongoing. We are doing our utmost to stop Israeli aggression in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran—and we will continue to do so patiently. Regional states, including Iran, must learn from this situation and think deeply about how to confront Israeli aggression.

REUTERS: According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Israel bombed two Iranian sites used to produce components for centrifuge manufacturing.

REUTERS: The British government:

We are temporarily evacuating the families of our diplomats in our embassy and consulate in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

The embassy and consulate remain operational and continue to provide essential services to British nationals.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO (citing Israeli Energy Minister) We are prepared for potential damage to energy facilities. The sector is operating normally. Gas exports have been temporarily suspended and may resume within hours or days.

ISNA: Iranian intelligence forces seized 127 kilograms of explosives in the Nowab area of Tehran.

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Quds Hospital received 4 martyrs and more than 54 wounded early this morning as a result of Israeli shelling on Gaza City.

Gaza’s Last Functioning Hospital Out of Emergency Supplies, Lacks Blood Supply

AL-JAZEERA: A source at Al-Awda Hospital reported the death of 11 Palestinians and injuries to more than 70 others who were waiting for humanitarian aid near the Netzarim corridor in central Gaza.

AL-JAZEERA: Medical sources confirmed that 30 Palestinians have been killed since dawn, including 11 near US aid distribution points following Israeli bombardment on Gaza.

Medical sources confirmed that 30 Palestinians have been killed since dawn, including 11 near US aid distribution points following Israeli bombardment on Gaza. pic.twitter.com/U9O6BdsALN

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 18, 2025

AL JAZEERA: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei:

We are under an illegal attack by the Israeli regime.

We are defending ourselves against blatant aggression.

Our residential areas and hospitals are being bombed by Israel.

Hundreds have been killed due to Israeli aggression.

Our nuclear facilities have been targeted by Israeli strikes.

We are in close contact with world countries and have called on the Security Council to assume its responsibilities.

The Security Council has failed to act because of the poor stance of certain members.

The Israeli aggression is a violation of international peace and security.

Anyone who strikes us will be responded to, and we will defend ourselves.

Negotiations with the United States have stopped because of Israeli aggression.

The Israeli aggression would not have occurred without American approval.

We were on a diplomatic path, and it was Israel, with US support, that started the war.

The international community will not be able to handle a war with dangerous consequences.

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army acknowledged that an Israeli drone was downed inside Iranian territory but claimed that there is no concern about leaked information.

Iran showcases a downed Israeli 'Hermes-900' drone.

The Israeli army acknowledged that an Israeli drone was downed inside Iranian territory but claimed that there is no concern about leaked information. pic.twitter.com/2axIyXKZeh

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 18, 2025

ISRAELI NATIONAL INSURANCE: 5,000 Israelis have been evacuated from their homes due to damage caused by Iranian missile strikes. 22,932 compensation claims have been submitted to the compensation fund for damages resulting from the Iranian missile attacks.

THE GUARDIAN: According to Israeli military commanders, the Israeli attack on Iran did not cause serious damage to its nuclear program. The initial strikes on Iran delayed its ability to produce an effective nuclear weapon by several months.

FARS NEWS: Wreckage of an Israeli drone shot down yesterday was found west of Hamedan. Meanwhile, the deputy for security affairs in Semnan Province confirmed the downing of several hostile Israeli targets over the city of Shahroud.

REUTERS: The Israeli army announced it has launched a new wave of attacks on the Tehran area. It also stated that it intercepted 7 drones launched from Iran this morning.

NOOR NEWS: IRGC arrested several Mossad agents in Zarandieh.

MEHR NEWS: Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization head said nuclear sites are in good condition.

CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY: China relocated 700 nationals in Israel to safe sites; over 1,000 more are being evacuated from both Iran and Israel.

IRIB: Iranian State TV reported shooting down an Israeli drone over Isfahan, a hub for nuclear and military facilities including Natanz, centrifuge plants, several airbases, and the IRGC drone base.

REUTERS: Iran’s envoy to the United Nations in Geneva:

Israel is targeting civilian areas in Iran without warning.

Israel attacked us without any cause.

We will not hesitate to defend our people, security, and territory, and we will respond with strength and seriousness.

The US enables Israel to act with impunity, and Europe justifies its aggression.

Our response to Israel will be proportional and within international law.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that two drones were intercepted over the Golan Heights.

AL-JAZEERA: A source at Nasser Hospital reported injuries from a drone strike on Bani Suheila east of Khan Younis.

IRGC: The IRGC reported no human or material losses in the Israeli strike on Zain al-Din camp in Abhar, Zanjan.

TASS: The Russian ambassador said the embassy may be relocated from Tel Aviv for safety, with evacuation plans underway.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT: Sirens sounded again in the southern Golan amid further drone infiltration fears.

IRANIAN POLICE: Iranian authorities say 14 drones were shot down and multiple explosive device production sites were discovered in Tehran, Isfahan, and Alborz. Several suspects were arrested.

STATEMENT: Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), confirmed to CNN that there is no evidence of a systematic effort to develop nuclear weapons in Iran.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Fars news agency reported the arrest of five individuals who were allegedly attempting to carry out Mossad objectives in the cities of Khorramabad, Borujerd, and Dorood.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A source at the Ahli Baptist Hospital reported that eight people were killed and others injured in an Israeli airstrike on a home in the Zeitoun neighborhood, southeast of Gaza City.

ISRAELI MEDIA (Citing the Israeli Ministry of Health): 94 injured individuals were transported to hospitals last night as a result of Iranian missiles.

IRANIAN MEDIA: An official in Varamin city, southeast of Tehran, stated that Iranian air defenses destroyed an F35 fighter jet in the Javad Abad area.

IRANIAN MEDIA: The Iranian Mehr news agency reports clashes between security forces and elements suspected of links to Israeli intelligence in the city of Rey, south of Tehran.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Mehr news agency reports that a cell planning to carry out terrorist operations in densely populated areas of Tehran was foiled.

US MEDIA: Reuters, citing the Israeli military, reported that Israel attacked a centrifuge production site in Tehran and several weapons production sites in Iran last night.

The Israeli military also claimed that it targeted a site for manufacturing surface-to-surface missile parts and combat equipment.

It also stated that 50 warplanes completed raids in the Tehran area during the past hours.

A series of Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip has resulted in numerous casualties, with displaced persons and those awaiting aid among the victims.

Sources from Nasser Hospital report that five people were killed and others injured in an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced individuals in the Mawasi area west of Khan Younis.

Separately, local Palestinian sources also indicated that five people were killed and others injured in an Israeli airstrike on displaced persons’ tents in the Al-Attar area of Mawasi, Khan Yunis.

Al-Awda Hospital reported that ten people were killed and over 70 injured among those waiting for aid near the Netzarim axis in the central Gaza Strip.

A source from Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital confirmed that six people were killed and others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a home in the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza.

US MEDIA: The Wall Street Journal, citing officials, reported:

President Trump’s meeting with his national security team did not result in a decision regarding an attack on Iran.

Striking Iran was merely one of the options discussed during Trump’s meeting with his national security team.

AL-MAYADEEN: Al Mayadeen’s correspondent reports hearing the sound of an explosion northeast of the capital, Tehran.

AL-JAZEERA (Citing Poll Results): A poll by The Economist and YouGov found:

60% of Americans oppose US military intervention in the conflict between Israel and Iran.

16% of Americans support US military intervention in the conflict between Israel and Iran.

56% of Americans believe Washington should engage in negotiations with Iran.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 15 reported that remains of a body were found in a residential tower in Bat Yam that was hit by an Iranian missile strike days ago. Authorities are investigating whether the body belongs to a missing Israeli woman.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local sources reported an increase in the number of those killed to ten due to Israeli occupation shelling targeting individuals waiting for aid on Salah al-Din Street in the central Gaza Strip.

STATEMENT: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced:

We used the first generation of ‘Fattah’ missiles in the 11th wave of Operation True Promise 3.

Our operation represents the beginning of the end for the myth of the Zionist army’s air defense.

STATEMENT: The Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas:

We condemn the American threats and reject the continued Zionist aggression against Iran, which is a flagrant violation of international law.

We warn against the danger of direct American involvement in any aggression against Iran and hold Washington and Israel responsible for the repercussions.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Dead and wounded due to Israeli occupation shelling targeting aid seekers on Salah Al-Din Street in the central Gaza Strip.

STATEMENT: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has issued a warning to Israelis, urging them to evacuate the Neve Tzedek area in Tel Aviv. This comes after Israel issued a warning to Iranians to evacuate Square 18 in central Tehran.

IRANIAN MEDIA:

Iranian Air defenses are confronting Israeli targets in the airspace of Mashhad city.

Explosion Sounds Heard in Pirouzi, Sabalan, and Sayyad Areas of Tehran.

STATEMENT: US Department of State announced that its Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed from Wednesday to Friday.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reports that sirens are sounding in the Dead Sea area due to fears of a drone infiltration.

FARS NEWS AGENCY: Iranian forces have reportedly targeted the Meron airbase in northern Israel.

IRANIAN MEDIA: The Israeli Home Front Command said a new wave of Iranian rocket fire was detected toward central Israel.

The Israeli Home Front Command said a new wave of Iranian rocket fire was detected toward central Israel. pic.twitter.com/wCPGP1mrdo

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 17, 2025

IRAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY: Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization has extended the closure of national airspace and suspension of flights until 2 PM Wednesday.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that fires broke out in multiple locations across southern and central Israel due to falling interceptor missile debris. The network added that one building in central Israel suffered a direct hit from an Iranian rocket.

AL-MAYADEEN:  Violent explosions rocked Israel from north to south. A fire has broken out in central Israel following a direct missile hit.

Footage from several angles documents the moment an Iranian missile strikes Tel Aviv directly. pic.twitter.com/7WxyMCSItu

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 17, 2025

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported preliminary information indicating that rockets have fallen in locations across central Israel.

CBS NEWS: Sources told CBS News there is no full consensus among President Trump’s closest advisers on how to proceed regarding Iran.

HAMAS:

The Hamas movement condemned US threats and rejected the ongoing Israeli aggression against Iran, calling it a blatant violation of international law.

Hamas warned against direct American involvement in any assault on Iran and held Washington and Israel responsible for the consequences.

CNN: A senior Israeli official told CNN that Israel is awaiting President Trump’s decision on whether to join the war effort directly.

Fires broke out in the Hasharon area of central occupied Palestine after debris from recent Iranian missile strikes fell in the vicinity. pic.twitter.com/P7QyZ5jiXl

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 17, 2025

NOOR NEWS: Iranian outlet Noor News revealed that it will publish the confessions of Israeli F-35 fighter jet pilots who were reportedly captured after their aircraft was downed by Iranian defenses.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A young Palestinian man from the town of Methalun was killed by occupation forces’ gunfire near the apartheid wall in Faqqua village, northeast of Jenin, in the northern occupied West Bank.