Israel struck the first blow in a major escalation against Iran which threatens regional stability and full-scale war. Professor Mohammad Marandi joined the program to discuss Iran's response and why this war ignited by Trump & Israel will lead to a devastating response from Iran. - D.H.
Operation True Promise III intensifies as Iran launches multiple waves of missile attacks targeting major Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Nablus. Explosions have rocked urban centers as air raid sirens wail across the country. Israeli defense systems are overwhelmed as missiles breach key regions. The unprecedented scale of Iran’s retaliation has sparked fears of an uncontrollable regional war. LIVE updates continue as global leaders urge restraint amid a rapidly escalating conflict. - OneIndiaNews. Article: Iran’s Missiles Pound ‘Israel’ in Operation True Promise III Iran’s Missiles Pound ‘Israel’ in Operation True Promise III – Al-Manar TV Lebanon
On the night of June 13, Israel launched a massive rocket and bomb attack on the territory of Iran. It is well known that during this attack, Israel used dozens of F-16 and F-35 fighter jets armed with air-to-surface rockets and BLU-109 hardened bunker buster penetration bombs. - Borzzikman.
Iran has launched a devastating missile barrage allegedly targeting Israel's highly sensitive Dimona nuclear facility! This is still UNCONFIRMED. Massive explosions lit up the skies as war sirens wailed across southern Israel, sending shockwaves through the Zionist regime. - OPMT.
Article: Iran Claims Its Missiles Hit Israeli Nuke Facility of Dimona | Republic World
On the morning of June 14, the first details of Iran's retaliatory strike emerged. It is reliably known that on the night of June 14, Iran launched more than 100 ballistic missiles and 200 kamikaze drones towards Israel. Independent monitoring services have recorded 150 powerful explosions in almost all parts of Israel, including such cities as 'Tel Aviv', 'Rishon LeZion', and 'Ramat Gan'. - Borzzikman.
In the past 48 hours, Israel has asked the Trump administration to join its war effort, per Axios
-Israel seeks help targeting & destroying the fortified Fordow uranium enrichment site
-Axios says the Trump administration is so far rejecting the Israeli request
But if Fordow remains intact, Israel's mission to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program will be considered a failure
-AJ: At least 80 people – including 20 children – have been killed in Iran and four in Israel, with hundreds wounded on both sides in the ongoing tit-for-tat attacks.
-Axios underscores that "Israel lacks the bunker buster bombs and large bomber aircraft needed to destroy Iran's Fordow uranium enrichment site, which is built into a mountain and deep underground. The U.S. has both within flying distance of Iran."
Article: Trump Rejects Netanyahu's Request To Join War, As Israel Needs Large US Bunker Buster Bombs | ZeroHedge
Netanyahu claims that President Trump is “enemy number one” for Iran, and is trying to "assassinate" him
Iran launched a 4th wave of ballistic missiles on Israel on Sunday night in response to IAF's bombing of Tehran and Western region of the Islamic Republic. Footage on social media showed night sky lit up by Iranian missiles, massive fire at Haifa port. Initial reports suggest that a synagogue in Haifa was impacted. The Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem was also targeted, as per reports. An IRGC spokesperson warned Israelis to stay away from vital military targets. - TOI News.
Pakistan told Iran that “if Israel drops a nuclear bomb in Tehran, we will drop a nuclear bomb on them.”
The acting commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Major General Ahmad Vahidi, made a statement that shocked the United States and Israel. In particular, he officially stated that Iran is ready for a protracted war against Israel and that Tehran has carefully worked out all possible scenarios. - Borzzikman.
Iran has launched a sweeping crackdown on alleged Mossad agents, with arrests, executions, and missile strikes following years of covert conflict. On June 16, Iranian authorities executed an alleged Israeli spy, and arrested two more Mossad operatives in northern Iran. A day later, Iran’s hypersonic missiles allegedly struck a Mossad facility in Herzliya, Israel. Videos from PressTV and RT show widespread damage and failed Israeli intercepts. Iran’s leadership now vows full retaliation for past assassinations of IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists. - OIN.
Reporting: Emil Cosman. Streamed live 17th June 2025.
Iranian media has reported that IRGC has launched 10th wave under its Operation True Promise 3 against Israel. The announcement came amid a new ballistic missile attack on Israel. Iranian media also released a new video showing Iran launching missiles towards Israel. This was followed by Iran Army Chief Maj. Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi warning residents of Tel Aviv and Haifa to evacuate immediately. Iran has attacked Israel 4 times on day 5 (June 17). - TOI News.
As of June 18, independent monitoring services had already recorded dozens of explosions in southern Israeli cities such as Dimona, Netivot, Ofakim, and Beersheba. My dear truth seekers, let me remind you that the Israeli nuclear center is located in the city of Dimona. According to available data, the Israeli authorities have deployed nuclear weapons precisely in Dimona. At the same time, it is worth noting that Israel has not yet officially recognized the presence of nuclear weapons in the country. - Borzzikman.
