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India.com
4 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Missiles Rain Down As Iran Escalates Operation True Promise III; Chaos Grips Israel Amid Cyber Sabotage, Missile Barrage
Tehran/Jerusalem/New Delhi: Iran intensified its military retaliation against Israel with a fresh and expanded wave of attacks under Operation True Promise III, unleashing a massive fusillade of ballistic missiles and drones late Monday that struck deep into occupied territories. Launched under the codename 'Ya Ali ibn Abi Talib', the latest phase of the Iranian operation was reportedly the ninth and most extensive so far. Sirens wailed across northern, central and southern regions of Israel as dozens of incoming projectiles lit up the skies. The attack came just hours after Israeli airstrikes targeted the state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in northern Iran. Widely condemned in Tehran, the strike was blamed for more deaths of civilians and triggered the broadened response from Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). According to reports, this phase of Iran's operation is expected to last longer and inflict deeper damage than earlier stages, which began Friday in response to what Iran describes as a coordinated and unprovoked Israeli military assault. In scenes captured by cellphone footage inside Israeli territories, large numbers of Iranian missiles are seen bypassing Israeli air defenses and hitting ground targets. One clip shows an Israeli interceptor missile veering off course and falling back down before any Iranian projectile had reached Tel Aviv. Additional reports say that the highly sophisticated Iron Dome defense system experienced a major malfunction, possibly due to a cyber breach. According to Israeli media, the system misfired and launched interceptors at the wrong locations or into empty air, with some Israeli projectiles landing on Israeli-controlled zones. Compounding the panic, Israel's National Cyber Directorate confirmed that a military unit responsible for issuing civil defense alerts was hacked. Citizens reportedly received spoofed text messages instructing them not to enter public shelters, causing confusion during one of the most intense nights of missile fire in recent history. A spokesperson for the IRGC confirmed that this new wave is a hybrid offensive, combining drone swarms and long-range ballistic missiles. The operation continued without pause until dawn. Over the last 72 hours, according to the IRGC, its aerospace division has targeted 545 Israeli military and strategic locations across Israel. Citizens have reportedly been barred from posting videos or images of the attacks online. Israeli authorities have disabled traffic surveillance cameras, while unverified images on social media show widespread fear, with residents sheltering underground for the fourth day in a row. On Sunday, Iranian officials issued a direct warning to civilians in Tel Aviv. Colonel Reza Sayyad, representing Iran's Armed Forces Communications Center, urged them to evacuate immediately, stating that staying behind would place their lives in grave danger as Iran proceeds with its retaliation. The Iranian government has publicly named its fallen high-ranking military officials and nuclear scientists who were killed during the initial Israeli strikes on June 13. They include Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, IRGC Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, IRGC aerospace head, General Gholam Ali Rashid, senior IRGC commander, Brigadier General Mohammad Kazemi, head of IRGC intelligence, noted nuclear scientists Dr. Fereydoon Abbasi, Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi and Dr. Abdolhamid Minoucher. Supreme Leader's Warnings Prior to the launch of the first retaliatory wave, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warned of dire consequences for Israel. He accused the Israeli regime of committing a 'grave error' by targeting civilian infrastructure and military personnel on Iranian soil. He also announced the appointment of new military commanders on June 13, hours after the assassination of key figures and declared that Iran would deliver a harsh response that would 'ruin the aggressor'. Following his statement, Iran launched missiles and drones deep into Israeli territory, striking Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa. The resulting fear and chaos have led to near-total shutdowns in public life, with millions sheltering underground. Iranian authorities have confirmed that their forces will continue the operation 'as long as necessary'. Military sources in Tehran describe the ongoing wave of missile and drone attacks as part of an extended campaign aimed at dismantling Israeli military capabilities and delivering a 'crushing' response to earlier aggression. No ceasefire has been proposed publicly, and with both missile fire and cyber warfare escalating in tandem, the conflict now risks engulfing the region further.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Casualties, Targets, Threats: Developments From The Israel-Iran Conflict
Tehran / Jerusalem: Israel and Iran traded deadly fire for a fourth consecutive day on Monday in their most intense confrontation in history, fuelling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East. The longtime foes have fought a prolonged shadow war through proxies and covert operations, with Israel battling several Iran-backed groups in the region including Hamas in the Gaza Strip since October 2023. Here are the latest developments: Mounting Casualties In a major campaign launched early Friday, Israeli fighter jets and drones have struck nuclear and military sites in Iran, also hitting residential areas and fuel depots. Iran's health ministry says at least 224 people have been killed and more than 1,200 wounded. Tehran has responded with barrages of missiles and drones that hit Israeli cities and towns, killing at least 24 people and injuring 592 others, according to the prime minister's office. Israel has also killed many top military commanders and atomic scientists in Iran, part of the offensive that officials say seeks to thwart nuclear and missile threats from the Islamic republic. Military Targets The Israeli military said that after a wave of strikes on Monday, its forces had destroyed one third of Iran's surface-to-surface missile launchers. According to military spokesman Effie Defrin, "we have now achieved full air superiority over Tehran." It followed a wave of intense air raids across Iran, from the western border with Iraq to the capital Tehran and as far east as Mashhad, where the airport was hit. In Tehran early Monday, Israel said it hit command centres belonging to the Quds Force, the foreign operations arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Reza Sayyad, spokesman for the Iranian armed forces, said their targets in Israel included "sensitive and important" security sites as well as "the residences of military commanders and scientists". Escalating Threats Mr Sayyad, in a televised address, vowed a "devastating response" to the Israeli attacks, while the Revolutionary Guards in a statement warned they would hit more "vital targets" in Israel "until its complete destruction". Residential areas in both countries have suffered, with Israel accusing Iran of deliberately targeting civilians. After deadly overnight missile fire, Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that "the residents of Tehran will pay the price -- and soon". Diplomacy The conflict has rapidly escalated despite calls from world leaders to halt the attacks. China urged Iran and Israel to "immediately" take steps to reduce tensions and "prevent the region from falling into greater turmoil". Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Iranian counterpart in a phone call on Monday that Ankara is ready to play a "facilitating role" to end the conflict. US President Donald Trump has urged the foes to "make a deal", but told reporters Sunday that "sometimes they have to fight it out" first. Nuclear sites Mr Netanyahu has said the Israeli offensive aims to thwart an "existential" nuclear and missile threat from Iran. The fierce bombardment campaign began as Tehran and Washington were engaged in nuclear talks -- which have since been cancelled -- and after warnings from the UN nuclear watchdog over Iran's atomic activities. Rafael Grossi, head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency, said on Monday there was "no indication of a physical attack" on an underground section of Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility, and that radiation levels outside the plant "remained... at normal levels". "For the second time in three years, we are witnessing a dramatic conflict between two IAEA member states in which nuclear installations are coming under fire and nuclear safety is being compromised," Grossi told an extraordinary board meeting of the UN agency.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Five Satellite Images That Reveal Israel's Damage to Iran
New satellite imagery reveals multiple sites across Iran targeted in airstrikes, including nuclear facilities, in what Israel describes as a preemptive campaign to dismantle Iran's nuclear weaponization program. Iran, denying those accusations, has responded with missile attacks on Israel, as the conflict continues to escalate with reported damage and casualties on both sides. The conflict, now entering its fourth day, has destabilized the Middle East and raised the stakes of a broader regional conflict drawing in wider geopolitical actors that could include the United States, Israel's main ally and Iran's longtime foe. Tehran has accused Washington of supporting the attack, from which the United States initially distanced itself and made clear it did not participate in but later helped Israel counter Iranian reprisals. After warning the U.S. and its allies not to help Israel repel its retaliatory attacks, an Iranian missile has struck near the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv on Monday. Israel has struck Iran's nuclear sites, airports, residential areas and the largest gas field amid other critical infrastructure and also killing senior officials. The major escalation was met with a series of missiles launched from Iran on Israel-observed from the skies of Israel's neighboring Arab countries-that have breached Israel's Iron Dome defenses and killed civilians, according to the authorities. Iran has said there was damage to several sites, although the scale is yet to be determined. The International Atomic Energy Agency said it did not observe damages at Natanz and other nuclear sites struck on Friday, according to Reuters. Satellite images by Planet Labs provided to Newsweek have shown key sites in Iran which have sustained damages. On June 13, Iran confirmed that Israel hit the Natanz nuclear facility, the country's main underground multi-level enrichment site. The Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, a central component of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, has reportedly seen its operations disrupted in the recent attack on June 13. A massive explosion was reported near Tabriz Airport on Friday afternoon, according to Iran's Mehr news Agency. Several explosions were heard in the city of Kermanshah, where Iranian media said Israel also targeted a hospital. Israel struck at Fordow nuclear site after Natanz, according to The Jerusalem post, a sensitive location believed to have been the target of Israeli intelligence for months. A day before Israeli strikes, Iran had given the order to replace first-generation centrifuges with advanced IR-6 machines at the enrichment site, in response to a condemning IAEA resolution. Iran denies that its uranium enrichment is aimed at building nuclear weapons. Colonel Reza Sayyad, spokesperson for the Armed Forces, warned Israeli citizens on Sunday, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency: "Warnings for you in the coming days: Leave the occupied territories, because they certainly won't be inhabitable in the future!" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday: "Our wonderful combat pilots are in the skies above the burning city of Tehran. We are determined to complete the mission of removing the double threat". Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday: "This development is deeply concerning. I have repeatedly stated that nuclear facilities must never be attacked, regardless of the context or circumstances, as it could harm both people and the environment. Such attacks have serious implications for nuclear safety, security and safeguards, as well as regional and international peace and security." Both nations are entrenched in a cycle of retaliation, with Israel warning Iranian citizens it is going to attack more military sites. World leaders are seeking a de-escalation of the situation. Related Articles Iran's Streets Marked by Dread and Defiance Under Israeli AttackIDF Claims Major Breakthrough in Iran ConflictUS Embassy Damaged By Iranian Missile Strike In Tel AvivMark Levin Calls for Regime Change in Iran as MAGA Israel Fissure Grows 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Saba Yemen
4 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Iran warns Zionists: Leave occupied territories
Tehran - Saba: Colonel Reza Sayyad, spokesman for the Communications Center of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, called on the residents of the occupied territories on Sunday evening to leave immediately, stressing that Iran's response to the Zionist attacks will be widespread and include all parts of the entity. Tasnim International News Agency reported that Colonel Reza Sayyad, spokesman for the Communications Center of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, issued a stern warning to the residents of the occupied territories in response to the continued aggressive attacks by the Zionist entity. Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Libyan Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Libyan Express
Iran-Israel tensions rise as Tehran warns of expanded strikes
BY Libyan Express Jun 16, 2025 - 03:32 Colonel Reza Sayyad Colonel Reza Sayyad, spokesperson for the Communications Centre of the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, has issued a warning to civilians residing in Israeli-controlled territories, advising them to evacuate immediately. He stated that Iran is preparing a 'broad and decisive response' to recent Israeli military actions, which may target various locations across Israel. According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, Colonel Sayyad began his statement with a religious invocation and accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of launching a new offensive. He described the move as a 'strategic miscalculation' that would prompt what he called a 'powerful, deterrent response' from Iran's military. Sayyad claimed that Iranian forces had, over recent nights, successfully targeted several sensitive locations within Israeli territory, including military and intelligence facilities, decision-making centres, and even the residences of senior military officials and scientists. He further asserted that Iran possesses a detailed intelligence database of key sites within Israel and is capable of striking them at any time. In his message, Sayyad advised civilians to avoid remaining in or near areas that could be considered potential targets, warning that even underground shelters may not provide safety. He urged people not to allow themselves to be used as 'human shields', and to take Iranian warnings seriously. He concluded by accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of endangering civilian lives in pursuit of personal and political interests. Sayyad warned that ignoring Iran's message would result in 'significantly more difficult days' for residents of the affected areas. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express. How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@ Please include 'Op-Ed' in the subject line.
