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India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Israel-Iran War: Iran launches its most lethal Fattah missile, declares total destruction of..., Supreme leader says...
New Delhi: The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has entered the seventh day, with both the countries launching deadly missiles in a dramatic intensification of hostilities. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared, '…the battle begins,' and vowed to show Israel 'no mercy' in a series of strongly worded posts on X. 'We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime,' he said. On Wednesday, Iran unveiled its Fateh missile. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that Fateh hypersonic missiles were used in Operation Honest Promise 3. The IRGC stated that the missile successfully penetrated Israel's air defense and sent a message to its supporters. All You Need To Know About Fateh hypersonic missile: In November 2022, Iran unveiled the Fattah missile to mark the 11th death anniversary of Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, known as the father of Iran's missile program. The missile was later inducted into Iran's military arsenal in 2023. Fateh hypersonic missile is developed by the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Fattah is a medium-range ballistic missile with hypersonic speed capabilities and advanced maneuverability. The name 'Fattah,' meaning 'victor' or 'conqueror,' was reportedly chosen by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Fattah can strike targets up to 1,400 km away and is believed to travel at speeds of Mach 13 to Mach 15 (approximately 15,000 km/h). Iran claims the missile is designed to evade modern missile defence systems by shifting trajectory mid-flight and moving in unpredictable directions — up, down, left, right — even within the upper atmosphere. Its high-speed envelope generates a plasma shield that not only blinds enemy radar but also blocks radio transmissions. Iran Must Surrender Unconditionally US President Donald Trump asked Tehran's citizens to evacuate the city and demanded Iran's unconditional surrender. Trump said, 'I am not hoping for a ceasefire. We are hoping for something better than a ceasefire.' He added that the U.S. wants to see a true end to the conflict, which could include Iran's 'complete surrender.' He further stated, 'I'm not in the mood to negotiate.' Meanwhile, Israel has claimed to have killed another top Iranian military official, General Ali Shademani. Earlier, senior general Gholam Ali Rashid had also been killed in an Israeli strike.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pentagon's Hegseth SHUTS DOWN Senators On U.S. Joining Iran-Israel War
Fight For The Skies: Israel Scrambles Response As Iran Rains Fire Amid Airspace Showdown | Watch As the conflict between Iran and Israel enters its sixth day, an Iranian Revolutionary Guard spokesman declared that Tehran now holds complete control over the skies above Israel. The bold claim follows the launch of hypersonic missiles in what Iran calls 'Operation Honest Promise 3.' While Israel's missile defense systems have intercepted many incoming attacks, some Iranian missiles have breached and caused damage. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed to show 'no mercy' in response to Israeli aggression. #IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEastWar #ballisticmissiles #NoMercy #IDFStrikes #BreakingNews #khamenei #TehranUnderFire #IsraelUnderAttack #MissileWar 20.0K views | 18 hours ago
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Israel destroyed two sites linked to Iran's nuclear programme, IAEA confirms
The United Nations nuclear watchdog has confirmed that two Iranian centrifuge production facilities were hit during Israeli strikes on Wednesday. In a post on X, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) identified the two centrifuge production facilities as the TESA Karaj workshop and the Tehran Research Centre. The UN agency was monitoring both sites. Follow LIVE updates here. "The IAEA has information that two centrifuge production facilities in Iran, the TESA Karaj workshop and the Tehran Research Center, were hit. Both sites were previously under IAEA monitoring and verification as part of the JCPOA," IAEA wrote on X. "At the Tehran site, one building was hit where advanced centrifuge rotors were manufactured and tested. At Karaj, two buildings were destroyed where different centrifuge components were manufactured," IAEA added on X. According to AFP, Centrifuges are vital for uranium enrichment, the sensitive process that can produce fuel for reactors or, in highly extended form, the core of a nuclear warhead. Also Read | Ayatollah Khamenei warns Donald Trump-led US of 'irreparable consequences' On Wednesday, the Israeli military issued a warning for civilians to leave one district of Tehran for their safety, following which the warplanes hit the capital. "More than 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets... carried out a series of air strikes in the Tehran area over the past few hours," the Israeli military said, adding that several weapons manufacturing facilities were hit. "As part of the broad effort to disrupt Iran's nuclear weapons development programme, a centrifuge production facility in Tehran was targeted." Also Read | What is America's GBU-57, the only bomb that can hit Iran's deep nuclear sites? Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had launched hypersonic Fattah-1 missiles at Tel Aviv. "The 11th wave of the proud Operation Honest Promise 3 using Fattah-1 missiles" was carried out, the Guards said in a statement broadcast on state television. Iran intensified its offensive against Iran even as United States President Donald Trump called for the country's 'unconditional surrender'.
Nahar Net
3 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Israel targets nuclear site as Iran claims hypersonic missile attack
by Naharnet Newsdesk 18 June 2025, 12:25 Israel said it struck a nuclear site near Tehran on Wednesday, while Iran said it fired hypersonic missiles as the arch foes traded fire for a sixth day. Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Iran's surrender, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed his country would show "no mercy" towards Israel's leadership. Trump insists the United States has played no part in ally Israel's bombing campaign, but also warned his patience was wearing thin. The long-range blitz began Friday, when Israel launched a massive bombing campaign that prompted Iran to respond with missiles and drones. After the Israeli military issued a warning for civilians to leave one district of Tehran for their safety, Israeli warplanes hit the capital early Wednesday. "More than 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets... carried out a series of air strikes in the Tehran area over the past few hours," the Israeli military said, adding that several weapons manufacturing facilities were hit. "As part of the broad effort to disrupt Iran's nuclear weapons development program, a centrifuge production facility in Tehran was targeted." Centrifuges are vital for uranium enrichment, the sensitive process that can produce fuel for nuclear reactors or, in highly extended form, the core of a nuclear reactor. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had launched hypersonic Fattah-1 missiles at Tel Aviv. "The 11th wave of the proud Operation Honest Promise 3 using Fattah-1 missiles" was carried out, the Guards said in a statement broadcast on state television. Hypersonic missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound and can maneuver mid-flight, making them harder to track and intercept. No missile struck Tel Aviv overnight, despite Iran's claims that its attacks were "repeatedly shaking the shelters", though AFP photos showed Israel's air defense systems activated to intercept missiles over the commercial hub. Iran also sent a "swarm of drones" towards Israel, while the Israeli military said it had intercepted a total of 10 drones launched from Iran. It said one of its own drones had been shot down over Iran. - 'Unconditional surrender' - Trump fueled speculation about U.S. intervention when he made a hasty exit from the G7 summit in Canada, where the leaders of the club of wealthy democracies called for de-escalation but backed Israel's "right to defend itself". Back in Washington on Tuesday, Trump demanded the Islamic republic's "unconditional surrender". He also boasted that the United States could easily assassinate Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. "We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there -- We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. Trump met with his National Security Council to discuss the conflict. There was no immediate public statement after the hour and 20 minute meeting. U.S. officials stressed Trump has not yet made a decision about any intervention. Hours later, Khamenei responded with a post on X, saying: "We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy." - Evacuations - Israel's attacks have hit nuclear and military facilities around Iran, as well as residential areas. Residential areas in Israel have also been hit, and foreign governments have scrambled to evacuate their citizens from both countries. Since Friday, at least 24 people have been killed in Israel and hundreds wounded, according to Netanyahu's office. Iran said on Sunday that Israeli strikes had killed at least 224 people, including military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. It has not issued an updated toll since then. More than 700 foreigners living in Iran have crossed into neighboring Azerbaijan and Armenia since Israel launched its campaign, according to government figures. On Tuesday in Tehran, long queues stretched outside bakeries and petrol stations as people rushed to stock up on fuel and basic supplies. Iran's ISNA and Tasnim news agencies on Wednesday reported that five suspected agents of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency had been detained, on charges of tarnishing the country's image online. With air raid sirens regularly blaring in Tel Aviv, some people relocated to an underground parking lot below a shopping mall. "We've decided to permanently set camp here until it's all clear, I guess," Mali Papirany, 30, told AFP. - Nuclear facilities - After a prolonged shadow war, Israel said its surprise air campaign was aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons -- an ambition Tehran denies. The U.N. nuclear watchdog said there appeared to have been "direct impacts on the underground enrichment halls" at Iran's Natanz facility. Israel has maintained ambiguity regarding its own atomic activities, but the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says it has 90 nuclear warheads. The conflict derailed a running series of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, with Iran saying after the start of Israel's campaign that it would not negotiate with the United States while under attack. French President Emmanuel Macron said Trump had a critical role to play in restarting diplomacy with Iran, where any attempts at "regime change" would bring "chaos".
France 24
3 days ago
- Politics
- France 24
Israel targets nuclear site as Iran claims hypersonic missile attack
Hours after US President Donald Trump demanded Iran's surrender, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed his country would show "no mercy" towards Israel's leadership. Trump insists the United States has played no part in ally Israel's bombing campaign, but also warned his patience was wearing thin. The long-range blitz began Friday, when Israel launched a massive bombing campaign that prompted Iran to respond with missiles and drones. After the Israeli military issued a warning for civilians to leave one district of Tehran for their safety, Israeli warplanes hit the capital early Wednesday. "More than 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets... carried out a series of air strikes in the Tehran area over the past few hours," the Israeli military said, adding that several weapons manufacturing facilities were hit. "As part of the broad effort to disrupt Iran's nuclear weapons development programme, a centrifuge production facility in Tehran was targeted." Centrifuges are vital for uranium enrichment, the sensitive process that can produce fuel for nuclear reactors or, in highly extended form, the core of a nuclear reactor. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had launched hypersonic Fattah-1 missiles at Tel Aviv. "The 11th wave of the proud Operation Honest Promise 3 using Fattah-1 missiles" was carried out, the Guards said in a statement broadcast on state television. Hypersonic missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound and can manoeuvre mid-flight, making them harder to track and intercept. No missile struck Tel Aviv overnight, despite Iran's claims that its attacks were "repeatedly shaking the shelters", though AFP photos showed Israel's air defence systems activated to intercept missiles over the commercial hub. Iran also sent a "swarm of drones" towards Israel, while the Israeli military said it had intercepted a total of 10 drones launched from Iran. It said one of its own drones had been shot down over Iran. 'Unconditional surrender' Trump fuelled speculation about US intervention when he made a hasty exit from the G7 summit in Canada, where the leaders of the club of wealthy democracies called for de-escalation but backed Israel's "right to defend itself". Back in Washington on Tuesday, Trump demanded the Islamic republic's "unconditional surrender". He also boasted that the United States could easily assassinate Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. "We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there -- We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. Trump met with his National Security Council to discuss the conflict. There was no immediate public statement after the hour and 20 minute meeting. US officials stressed Trump has not yet made a decision about any intervention. Hours later, Khamenei responded with a post on X, saying: "We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy." Evacuations Israel's attacks have hit nuclear and military facilities around Iran, as well as residential areas. Residential areas in Israel have also been hit, and foreign governments have scrambled to evacuate their citizens from both countries. Since Friday, at least 24 people have been killed in Israel and hundreds wounded, according to Netanyahu's office. Iran said on Sunday that Israeli strikes had killed at least 224 people, including military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. It has not issued an updated toll since then. More than 700 foreigners living in Iran have crossed into neighbouring Azerbaijan and Armenia since Israel launched its campaign, according to government figures. On Tuesday in Tehran, long queues stretched outside bakeries and petrol stations as people rushed to stock up on fuel and basic supplies. Iran's ISNA and Tasnim news agencies on Wednesday reported that five suspected agents of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency had been detained, on charges of tarnishing the country's image online. With air raid sirens regularly blaring in Tel Aviv, some people relocated to an underground parking lot below a shopping mall. "We've decided to permanently set camp here until it's all clear, I guess," Mali Papirany, 30, told AFP. Nuclear facilities The UN nuclear watchdog said there appeared to have been "direct impacts on the underground enrichment halls" at Iran's Natanz facility. Israel has maintained ambiguity regarding its own atomic activities, but the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says it has 90 nuclear warheads. The conflict derailed a running series of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, with Iran saying after the start of Israel's campaign that it would not negotiate with the United States while under attack. French President Emmanuel Macron said Trump had a critical role to play in restarting diplomacy with Iran, where any attempts at "regime change" would bring "chaos". © 2025 AFP
