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.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Prime Minister affirmed that “the plan to displace Gaza’s population is still valid.”

ISRAELI MEDIA: Walla news website reported that emerging data indicates Iranian missiles are not only accurate but cause significant damage upon impact.

NEW YORK TIMES:

According to American officials cited by The New York Times, Iran has prepared missiles to strike US military bases in the Middle East if Washington joins the attacks against it.

If conflict breaks out, Iran may also begin laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz to block US naval movement.

US forces across regional bases have been placed on heightened alert.

IRGC: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said it targeted Israeli air bases used in the recent attacks. They added that Iranian operations will continue in sustained, complex, and multi-layered waves.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that Israeli assessments suggest the United States could join the war against Iran tonight.

CBS NEWS: CBS News reported that bipartisan US lawmakers are moving to restrict President Trump’s authority to launch strikes on Iran, reaffirming that only Congress has the constitutional power to declare war.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: While Israeli officials claim that 90 percent of the roughly 400 missiles launched by Iran so far have been intercepted, signs of system fatigue are already visible.

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ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that 1,800 Israelis have been injured so far as a result of Iranian strikes.

WASHINGTON POST: According to an American and Israeli intelligence assessment cited by the Washington Post, Israel can withstand missile barrages for up to 12 days without US assistance. Israeli defense systems may intercept fewer missiles by the end of the week, and the already-exhausted defense system will have to prioritize its targets.

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Mehr reported that an Israeli warplane was struck in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in southwestern Iran. A search is underway for the pilot.

Heavy airstrikes were carried out on the Iranian capital of Tehran. pic.twitter.com/4gvr4fQd02

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

IRANIAN OFFICIALS: The deputy governor of Zanjan Province announced the arrest of Israeli agents and the seizure of a drone found in a mercenary’s home in northwestern Iran.

FOX NEWS: Fox News quoted a White House official as saying that US strikes on targets in Iran, including nuclear facilities, remain on the table.

CNN: CNN quoted a source saying the US military is preparing for a possible order from President Trump to refuel Israeli aircraft mid-air during strikes on Iran. This is reportedly one of the reasons over 30 US aerial refueling tankers were deployed to the Middle East. Such refueling would fall within the scope of direct US military involvement.

IRANIAN CHIEF OF STAFF:

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi said Iran’s previous operations against the enemy were deterrent in nature, but retaliatory operations will be carried out soon.

He accused Israel of launching an aggressive attack targeting Iranian civilians, including women and children, and of violating international law by bombing Iranian television to suppress the truth.

He warned residents of the occupied territories, particularly in Tel Aviv and Haifa, to evacuate for their safety.

“The blood of our citizens, scientists, and military leaders will only strengthen our determination to punish the Zionists,” he stated.

“Let the free peoples of the world rest assured: the great nation of Iran, led by its armed forces, will avenge the blood of the martyrs”.

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi said Iran’s previous operations against the enemy were deterrent in nature, but retaliatory operations will be carried out soon.

He accused Israel of launching an aggressive attack targeting Iranian civilians,… pic.twitter.com/xF84BTksAA

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

AL-JAZEERA: Medical sources reported that the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza today has risen to 93, including 63 who were waiting for aid.

FARS NEWS AGENCY: Fars News Agency reported that the latest Iranian missile strike targeted Israeli military air bases from which fighter jets are launched.

DONALD TRUMP: US President Donald Trump stated: “We know exactly where Iran’s Supreme Leader is hiding. He’s an easy target, but we will not take him out—at least not for now.”

HAARETZ: Haaretz quoted Israeli army sources as saying they plan to finish their list of targets in Iran by next week. They may need one more week to meet war objectives, but will not be dragged into a long war.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT: The Israeli Home Front Command reported that air raid sirens were activated in the Naqab, Be’er Sheva, and Dimona regions.

🇮🇱/🇮🇷The Israeli Home Front Command reported that air raid sirens were activated in the Naqab, Be’er Sheva, and Dimona regions. pic.twitter.com/2lTKd58oe4

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

TASNIM: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks against Israel. Iranian television reported this was the tenth wave of the “True Promise 3” operation.

MEHR: The Iranian army announced that its air defense network had detected and destroyed 28 hostile targets over the past 24 hours. It also claimed to have downed a Hermes reconnaissance drone.

US MEDIA: US Vice President J.D. Vance said Iran could have had civilian nuclear energy without enrichment but chose not to. He stated Iran enriched uranium to levels far exceeding any civilian need and added that Trump may take further steps to halt enrichment.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian media reported a large-scale internet blackout in several provinces across the country.

FRIEDRICH MERZ: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that if Iran does not back down, complete destruction of its nuclear program is “on the table.” He added that Israel cannot dismantle Iran’s nuclear program on its own.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Kan broadcaster reported that the security establishment criticized Israeli politicians for publicly calling on the United States to intervene in the war with Iran. Officials believe such appeals undermine the army’s capabilities and are being used by Iran to portray Israel as incapable of resolving the conflict on its own.

ISRAELI EMERGENCY SERVICES: Israeli emergency services said four people were injured in the latest missile barrage while heading toward protected areas.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Army Radio reported that fewer than 10 missiles were launched from Iran in the most recent barrage. The Home Front Command said sirens sounded in central and southern Israel.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel’s airspace closed on Friday night, forcing locals and foreigners to seek a way out by sea or overland through the borders with Jordan and Egypt, according to Haaretz.

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EUROPEAN UNION: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated: “Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear bomb. Diplomacy is a better path than force to stop Iran.”

UK MARITIME TRADE OPERATIONS: British maritime authorities warned that the regional threat level remains high amid Iranian-Israeli strikes. They reported increased maritime risks near Bandar Abbas port and the Strait of Hormuz.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Fars reported the activation of air defense systems in the city of Nahavand to counter two hostile targets. Mehr added that several explosions were heard in northern and eastern Isfahan, where air defenses responded to threats.

🇮🇱/🇮🇷 Red Alerts in Tel Aviv pic.twitter.com/t5WFxU02W7

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

FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTRY: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that Iran possessing nuclear weapons poses a threat to both Israel and Europe.

INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY: The IAEA announced that the centrifuge halls at Iran’s Natanz facility were directly impacted by Israeli airstrikes. It also confirmed that Iran began feeding uranium gas into new centrifuges at the site.

FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTRY: French FM Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized that France did not support or take part in Israeli attacks on Iran and reiterated that there is no military solution to the nuclear issue.

REUTERS: El Al announced a government decision to suspend all outbound flights from Israel. The airline received approval to operate repatriation flights for stranded Israelis starting Wednesday from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, and France.

IRANIAN PRESIDENCY: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that continued crimes by the Zionist entity, supported by the West, will spread instability and insecurity across the region.

FARS NEWS AGENCY: According to a well-informed source cited by Fars News Agency, Iran has prepared plans to manage critical centers in the event of assassinations targeting its leadership. The source said the plans ensure 10 replacements for every sensitive site to prevent any disruption in command operations.

HAARETZ: The Iranian strike damaged 80 buildings in the Israeli city of Bat Yam. Twenty-two of these buildings are to be demolished as they are at risk of collapse. Estimates suggest that rebuilding the targeted area will take approximately five years.

CALCALIST: Calcalist reported that Sonol, one of Israel’s largest fuel companies, has significantly reduced fuel supply to its clients.

FARS NEWS AGENCY: Iran’s General Cybersecurity Command bans officials and their security teams from using any devices connected to public communication networks.

TASNIM: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned the European troika that the supporters and apologists for the Israeli regime’s war of aggression against Iran will be responsible for the consequences of any escalation of the war.

SRAELI DEFENSE MINISTRY: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Katz said that the US remains a close ally and is currently assisting Israel with its defense, while respecting any future decisions it may take.

SHIN BET: Israel’s Shin Bet security agency announced that the officer killed yesterday in an IED explosion in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, was a member and commander in the agency.

AXIOS: According to Axios, US officials stated that President Donald Trump remains unconvinced by the idea of regime change in Iran, a position advocated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency announced it had identified additional indicators pointing to direct impacts on underground enrichment halls at the Natanz facility. Regarding the Fordow and Isfahan sites, the agency stated: “We have no changes to report.”

REUTERS: Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his country’s opposition to violations of territorial sovereignty, referencing Israel’s attack on Iran. He emphasized that military conflicts are not a solution and that regional escalation is not in the international community’s interest. Xi expressed China’s readiness to play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the region.

UNRWA: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) said that the hungry and desperate are being killed in Gaza while trying to secure food for their families. The agency stressed the need to restore a wide-scale, safe, and effective aid distribution system managed by the United Nations.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that hospitals in the Strip received 61 martyrs and 397 wounded over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of victims since October 7, 2023, to 55,493 martyrs and 129,320 injured.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian media reported the sound of an explosion in central Tehran. No further details have been provided.

KREMLIN: The Kremlin warned that the situation in the Middle East is becoming increasingly dangerous and heading toward further escalation. It called on both Iran and Israel to exercise restraint and shift toward a political and diplomatic path for resolution.

IRGC: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the arrest of an Israeli Mossad agent operating in a sensitive facility in Ilam Province, western Iran. The specific facility was not identified.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian media reported the activation of air defense systems in the southern city of Shiraz.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: “Let us dispense with illusions: Israel’s foreign policy is not defensive. It is expansionist, supremacist, and governed by a messianic impulse to dominate the region militarily while playing the eternal victim diplomatically.”

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AL-JAZEERA: Medical sources in Gaza reported that 74 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since dawn today, including 56 people who were waiting for aid.

HAMAS STATEMENT: “A new massacre has been committed against citizens gathered in anticipation of aid, in the death traps sponsored by the United States. Aid distribution points are being used as tools of death, humiliation, and starvation, under a mechanism that is ethically and humanely unacceptable.”

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated: “We warn of the Zionist entity’s conspiracy to expand the war and involve regional and international actors. Our people will defend themselves with full force against the Zionist regime’s brutal aggression. Israel’s targeting of our oil installations in the Gulf is part of its effort to broaden the conflict.”

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military announced that it has begun conducting airstrikes on targets in western Iran.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian outlets reported the activation of air defense systems in western areas of Tehran.

ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTER: Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stated: “I call on residents of Tehran to evacuate their areas in line with army instructions. We are striking Iran with full force on all fronts, in accordance with the war’s objectives. The Iranian dictator should not forget the fate of the previous dictator in his neighboring country.”

AL-AKHBAR (citing IRGC): Iran struck the headquarters of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, sparking a fire in the building.

🔥🇮🇷🇮🇱 Iran strikes Mossad HQ, fire breaks out inside — IRGC source via Al-Akhbar pic.twitter.com/6UBqymexT7

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

ISRAELI ARMY SPOKESMAN: The Israeli military spokesperson said that Iran still retains the capability to target the Israeli home front.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT: The Israeli Home Front Command reported that sirens were sounding in the Golan following suspicion of a drone infiltration.

ISRAEL HAYOM: Israel Hayom reported that Spain’s foreign minister called on the European Union to impose an arms embargo on Israel as long as the war continues.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Two Israelis were transported to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv following the latest Iranian missile salvo, according to Yedioth Ahronoth.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media said that military censors are preventing the publication of images from the area in Herzliya where an Iranian missile struck.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Over 50 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire while awaiting aid in Khan Yunis, as Palestinian resistance fighters launched deadly ambushes against occupation forces.

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ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reported the evacuation of 1,300 residents from Petah Tikva, around 300 from Tel Aviv, and 60 from Haifa to hotels after their homes were damaged by Iranian missiles.

IRGC: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that its air force began a new and more powerful wave of missile attacks on Israel. “We will continue our precise and painful operations against the Zionist entity’s vital targets until its elimination,” the statement read.

IRANIAN ARMY: The commander of Iran’s ground forces said that attacks on the Zionist entity’s strategic sites will intensify in the coming hours. “We have launched a wave of powerful strikes using advanced weaponry,” he said.

CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY: The Chinese Foreign Ministry called on countries with influence over Israel to take immediate steps to calm tensions. “Escalation in the Middle East is not in the interest of any party,” it stated, adding that threats and pressure will only expand the conflict. Beijing is in contact with its embassies and consulates in Iran and Israel to coordinate the evacuation of its nationals.

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: The Iranian Foreign Ministry called for urgent regional and international measures to stop the war imposed on Iran.

CBS: US President Donald Trump told CBS that he was not calling for a ceasefire, but a real end to the war, which requires Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

He added: “There are efforts to help Americans leave the region. The Israelis will not ease their strikes on Iran. When I called for evacuating Tehran, it was for the safety of the people there.”

Trump said he might send US envoy Steve Witkoff or Vice President JD Vance to meet Iranian officials, depending on developments upon his return to Washington.

AL JAZEERA: An Iranian parliamentarian from Khorramabad said that 21 people were killed in Lorestan Province as a result of Israeli attacks.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The ambulance service confirmed five injuries in the latest Iranian missile attack. Israel Hayom reported possible victims trapped beneath rubble in a building in Herzliya, north of Tel Aviv.

—🔥🇮🇷🇮🇱 A bus reportedly caught fire in Israel after a reported direct hit from an Iranian missile. pic.twitter.com/cTEHWBPuvp

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

ISRAEL HAYOM: Israel Hayom reported that an Iranian missile directly struck a building in Herzliya, north of Tel Aviv.

🚨 Footage shows destruction in Herzliya, north of Tel Aviv, following the latest barrage of Iranian missiles that struck the area. pic.twitter.com/xeOULDTk3F

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

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that 20 fire crews are responding to eight separate incidents following the latest Iranian barrage.

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army claimed that an airstrike in central Tehran killed Ali Shadmani, the Chief of War Staff of the Iranian Army, describing him as the top military figure closest to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya emergency command responsible for battle management and fire control plans.

IRANIAN MEDIA: The deputy for security affairs in Iran’s Isfahan Province said that three Iranians were killed and four others injured after an Israeli projectile struck a checkpoint in Kashan.

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Mehr News reported that Iranian air defense systems in Tabriz engaged hostile aerial targets.

IES: The Israeli emergency services said 10 Israelis were injured while fleeing to shelters after missiles were launched from Iran.

—❗️🇮🇱🇮🇷: Israel says Iran launched around 20 ballistic missiles — 5 hit Tel Aviv directly pic.twitter.com/ZzZmFoaIen

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

ISRAELI EMERGENCY SERVICES: Emergency services confirmed five Israelis were injured in the latest Iranian missile strike. Yisrael Hayom added that there are fears of Israelis trapped under rubble in a building in Herzliya, north of Tel Aviv.

ISRAELI POLICE: Israeli police reported material damage after missiles hit the Tel Aviv area. No human casualties were reported.

AL JAZEERA: The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed dozens of martyrs and wounded in a massacre committed by the Israeli occupation army against Palestinians waiting for aid in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.

AL JAZEERA: French President Emmanuel Macron said a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and the resumption of humanitarian aid are essential to relaunching the political process.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Hamas fighters detonated an explosive device targeting a Namer armored personnel carrier, killing one soldier and injuring others. The Israeli Army Radio later quoted a military source saying the explosion killed one and wounded nine more.

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli occupation army reported that one soldier from the Golani Brigade was killed and four others, including an officer, were injured in battles in southern Gaza.

AL-JAZEERA: A source at Nasser Hospital said five Palestinians, including three children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a displacement tent in the Al-Mawasi area west of Khan Yunis.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: We ambushed an Israeli force in a house in the Al-Satar al-Gharbi area north of Khan Yunis using 107mm rockets, followed by mortar shelling. A helicopter later landed to evacuate casualties.

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army acknowledged that an officer was killed and multiple soldiers were injured during an explosion and subsequent battle in southern Gaza on Monday afternoon.

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army confirmed the death of the deputy company commander of the 7086 Engineering Battalion, Golani Brigade, during a battle in southern Gaza.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli websites reported that security services expect further Iranian attacks in the coming hours.

AL-JAZEERA (citing financial sources): US crude oil futures rose following comments by President Donald Trump urging the immediate evacuation of Tehran.

TRUMP: President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth account: “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran.”. Trump said that Iran should have signed the deal.

President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth account: "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran.". Trump said that Iran should have signed the deal. pic.twitter.com/tlvMAT5ZqA

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 16, 2025

IRANIAN MEDIA: Mehr News, citing the IRGC, reported that Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting the base responsible for striking the Iranian state television headquarters.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that several people were injured while fleeing to shelters as Iranian rockets fell in open areas.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli radio said that sirens sounded across a wide area from Beersheba in the south to Herzliya in the north.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 12 reported that approximately 10 missiles had been launched from Iran so far, and interceptor missiles were deployed in response.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian media reported that air defense systems were activated in the capital, Tehran.

IRANIAN FM: The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that Foreign Minister Araqchi held a joint call with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, the UK, and Estonian PM Kaja Kallas. The EU ministers stressed the importance of diplomacy and their readiness to mediate to reduce tensions between Iran and Israel.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told his European counterparts that Israel’s attack on Iran during ongoing negotiations was an unprecedented blow to diplomacy. He called on Europe to recognize the reality and condemn Israeli aggression, affirming Iran’s right to continue its legitimate self-defense.

NBC: NBC quoted US officials saying the Pentagon is expediting deployment of the USS Nimitz and accompanying ships to the Middle East. The carrier is expected to arrive within a week, keeping two carrier strike groups in the region for at least a month. Additional US Navy destroyers are also en route to join forces already positioned off Israel’s coast.

HAARETZ: Haaretz reported that hundreds of Israelis and foreigners are fleeing the country by yacht, with many paying thousands of dollars to reach the island of Cyprus by sea.

Haaretz reported that hundreds of Israelis and foreigners are fleeing the country by yacht, with many paying thousands of dollars to reach the island of Cyprus by sea. pic.twitter.com/kv8kAxnWtI

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 16, 2025

AXIOS: Axios, citing two sources, reported that the US informed regional allies it will not engage in the Israel-Iran war unless Iran targets American personnel. The message conveyed was that if Americans are attacked, a red line would be crossed. The Biden administration (under Trump in this scenario) is not actively considering Israeli requests for US involvement in the war.

IRGC: The IRGC stated it launched the ninth wave of Operation “Truthful Promise 3” against the Zionist entity using missiles and drones.

Operations against Israel continue tonight.

In the past 72 hours, 545 drone operations were conducted.

“We will not allow the Zionist entity to enjoy peace or stability.”