Israel prepares for more Iranian missiles, IDF launches fresh attacks across Iran
Trump vetoed Khamenei assassination, per reports • Israel's air superiority may bring war to end sooner than expected • Fourteen Israelis killed, at least 390 wounded
Emergency personnel operate after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Haifa, Israel, June 15, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/SHIR TOREM)
Israeli strikes reported in Natanz, Parchin areas in Iran
Israeli forces have struck the Parchin military complex, according to reports.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFA satellite image shows the Natanz nuclear facility after airstrike in Iran in this handout image dated June 14, 2025(photo credit: MAXAR TECHNOLOGY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)
The IDF had struck targets in the area of the city of Natanz in central Iran, according to a report from Al-Arabiya.
Israeli forces have also struck the Parchin military complex, according to reports.
Initial reports stated Israeli forces were simultaneously carrying out large-scale attacks on other nuclear sites across Iran.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar holds online briefings for foreign ambassadors, diplomats in Israel
ByWALLA!
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar held online briefings on Sunday evening for foreign ambassadors, diplomats in Israel, and Israel's representatives around the world.
"Iran chose to target Israeli citizens in an attempt to break the spirit of the Israeli public. Our people are strong and understand the necessity of action," he said.
Iran won't allow other countries to use oil facilities if attakced, advisor says
If Iran's oil facilities are severely damaged, we will not allow any country in the region to use oil from those facilities, Ali Larijani, senior advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, said on Sunday.
Israelis instructed to remain near shelter, prepare for Iranian attack
The Home Front Command instructed Israelis in the central and northern areas of Israel to remain near a shelter amid another expected barrage of missiles from Iran.
This is a developing story.
Swiss embassy in Iran closed until further notice
ByREUTERS
The Swiss embassy in Iran said on Sunday it will remain temporarily closed until further notice due to the ongoing conflict in the region.
It made the announcement on the X social media site.
Switzerland's embassy in Tehran represents US interests in Iran. Switzerland, which maintains a policy of neutrality, has held that mandate since the fallout from Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution.
Five Ukrainian nationals, three children killed in Bat Yam
Five Ukrainian nationals, including three children, were among those killed by Iranian ballistic missiles in Bat Yam, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address that he is awaiting reports regarding Ukrainian civilians currently in Israel and Iran, Ukrainian news source Ukrinform reported.
“There are also other civilian casualties. My condolences to all relatives and loved ones,” the source quoted the Ukrainian leader as saying.
Iranian death toll from Israeli strikes climbs to 224 - state media
Israel Navy intercepts Iranian UAVs trying to enter Israeli territory (credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
The IDF weakened the Islamic Republic of Iran's weapons production capabilities after completing a wave of strikes on infrastructure belonging to the IRGC's Quds Force and their military in Tehran, the military announced on Sunday night.
Numerous other weapons production sites across the country were also targeted.
Shortly after, the military also said that the Israel Air Force and Israel Navy had intercepted over 100 UAVs fired by Iran since the beginning of Operation Rising Lion.
There have been no reports of any fallen UAVs in Israeli territory, the military added.
Military updates given after latest barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles
The military issued these updates shortly after at least 15 people were wounded throughout Israel from another barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles on Sunday night.
Infographic released by the IDF where they struck an IRGC production site for aerial defense systems. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
10 victims were evacuated by Magen David Adom, while ZAKA said a residential building in northern Israel was directly hit.
The same day, a senior Israeli cabinet minister told The Jerusalem Post that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, personally ordered missile strikes aimed at concentrations of Israeli civilians.
Hours earlier, it was reported that US President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Khamenei. However, the US president told ABC News that "it's possible we could get involved" in the military escalation between Israel and Iran.
Corrine Baum, Amichai Stein, and Walla contributed to this report.
Footage shared on social media showed vehicles lined up in massive traffic jams heading out of the Iranian capital of Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025 (VIA SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)
Footage shared on social media showed vehicles lined up in massive traffic jams heading out of the Iranian capital of Tehran on Sunday night.
The IDF had struck Tehran repeatedly since launching Operation Rising Lion on Friday morning, and issued an evacuation order for Iranian residents in parts of the city.
Footage shared on social media showed vehicles lined up in massive traffic jams heading out of the Iranian capital of Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025 (VIA SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)
Pictures of the scene of rocket impact in Haifa
ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF Emergency personnel operate after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Haifa, Israel, June 15, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/SHIR TOREM)
Emergency personnel operate after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Haifa, Israel, June 15, 2025 (credit: REUTERS/SHIR TOREM)
Emergency personnel operate after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Haifa, Israel, June 15, 2025 (credit: REUTERS/SHIR TOREM)
Emergency personnel operate after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Haifa, Israel, June 15, 2025 (credit: REUTERS/SHIR TOREM)
IDF Home Front Command officers at the scene of rocket impacts across Israel, June 15, 2025 (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Israel at War: What you need to know
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across the Gaza border communities.
53 hostages remain in Gaza.
49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 am.
The IDF launches large-scale attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025.
Israeli strikes hit key nuclear sites and killed senior Iranian military and IRGC officials.
14 Israelis killed, over 390 wounded, including seven IDF soldiers