Israel vs Iran updates

 

Come with us as we continue the updates on Israel vs Iran war as it enters 10days. As at this hour IRGC Unveils Khyber Multi-Warhead Missile in Strike Targeting Israel The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has revealed the use of its new Khyber (Qadr H) multi-warhead ballistic missile during a recent strike on Israel, marking the missile's first operational deployment. According to a statement from the IRGC’s public relations office, the missile was part of a broader response to what it described as "continued aggression by the Zionist regime." The operation also reportedly included the use of precision-guided drones. "The Khyber (Qadr H) missile was deployed for the first time in this operation, utilizing new and unexpected tactics to increase accuracy, impact, and overall effectiveness," the statement said. The IRGC claimed that the strike hit strategic targets across various parts of Israel, including northern, central, and southern regions. Iran’s state media outlet IRNA provided coverage of the announcement, highlighting the missile’s enhanced capabilities and the broader message intended by its unveiling.

Israel Strikes Evin Prison in Tehran Amid Escalating Tensions Israel’s air force has reportedly targeted the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran, a facility known for housing political detainees, including dual nationals often used by Iran in prisoner exchanges with Western nations. The extent of casualties or damage remains unclear. The strike came amid a broader escalation following Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel, which were in response to a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites the previous day. “The Iranian dictator will be punished with full force for attacking the Israeli home front,” said Israel’s Ministry of Defense in a statement. In addition to Evin Prison, Israeli forces also targeted key security installations, including the headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Basij paramilitary forces, and sites near Palestine Square in central Tehran.

Incase you are just joining us, lets bring you up to speed on what you would've missed in the previous threads. 1. Israel and Iran have launched another round of reciprocal airstrikes, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. 2. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel for over 30 minutes — the longest continuous alert since the start of hostilities. 3. Israeli media reported at least four impact sites within the country, though strict censorship has limited details on the locations or scale of the damage. 4. One Iranian missile reportedly struck near a "strategic infrastructure facility" in southern Israel, causing localized power outages, according to The Times of Israel. 5. In response, Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple sites in and around Tehran, including what the IDF described as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) command centers. Witnesses on the ground reported large explosions across the Iranian capital. 6. Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reiterated calls to refrain from targeting nuclear facilities, warning that such attacks could trigger serious radiation hazards with global consequences.

Israel Confirms Strike Near Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site The Israeli military has confirmed conducting an airstrike aimed at “disrupting access routes” to Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility. The announcement follows reports from Israel Army Radio, which quoted a security source saying the target was an access road leading to the facility—not the site itself. The Fordow site, located deep underground near the city of Qom, is one of Iran’s most heavily fortified nuclear installations.

Putin Meets Iranian Foreign Minister Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow on Monday as Israeli airstrikes against Tehran continued. Putin condemned recent U.S. attacks on Iranian targets and reaffirmed Russia’s support for the Iranian people. A video released by the Kremlin shows Putin hosting the Iranian delegation alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and senior aide Yury Ushakov in an ornate meeting room. Calling the U.S. strikes an “act of aggression” without justification, Putin emphasized Russia’s longstanding and friendly ties with Iran, affirming Moscow’s commitment to assist Tehran. He suggested that the U.S. was provoked by Israel into launching the attacks. Putin also mentioned holding phone calls with U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, UAE President Mohammed Al Nahyan, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, though the Kremlin clarified there are currently no plans for a direct conversation between Putin and Trump following the strikes.

Israel and US Must Offer Iran ‘a Way Out’ of Conflict, Analyst Says Muhanad Seloom, a professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, says the escalating conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran is likely nearing an end but only if diplomatic off-ramps are provided. “I think we’re at a very critical stage of this conflict, and I agree with the assessment that it won’t last long. It’s not in the interest of the US or the Israelis,” Seloom told Al Jazeera. He noted, however, that while both nations are aligned against Iran, their strategic goals differ. “There’s very little space to reconcile those objectives,” he said. Seloom emphasized that Israel initiated the military campaign and the U.S. later became actively involved. Now, he argued, both must help create a path for de-escalation. “They need to offer Iran a way down from the tree. They will have to give something.” He warned that Iran still has multiple options to retaliate, making it crucial for both Washington and Tel Aviv to allow Tehran an exit strategy to avoid further escalation.

UN nuclear watchdog chief is not sure where Iran has stashed its stockpile of enriched uranium Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says his agency can no longer verify the location of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and is urging for inspectors to be allowed back into the country. In an interview with CNN, Grossi confirmed that Iran has approximately 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity a level nearing the 90% threshold needed for a nuclear weapon. “Iran has made no secret that they have protected this material,” Grossi said. Speaking Monday at a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna, Grossi emphasized the urgency of regaining access. “Inspectors must be allowed to return to Iran’s nuclear sites to verify the stockpiles, particularly the uranium enriched to 60%,” he told the board. IAEA inspectors last confirmed the material’s presence on June 10 just days before Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities in Isfahan and Natanz. The United States joined the strikes shortly after, hitting those locations as well as the heavily fortified Fordow enrichment site. Grossi also revealed that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi informed him on June 13 that Tehran would implement “special measures” to protect its nuclear equipment and materials following the attacks. Grossi said he urged Iran to disclose any relocation of nuclear material and reiterated his call for an immediate halt to hostilities. “We need conditions that allow inspectors to safely return and assess the situation on the ground,” he said.

US Embassy in Qatar Advises Citizens to Shelter in Place The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has issued a shelter-in-place advisory for American citizens, citing caution amid rising regional tensions. In an email sent to U.S. nationals, the embassy urged individuals to remain indoors “until further notice,” though no specific threat was mentioned. The advisory was described as being issued “out of an abundance of caution.” Qatar hosts the Al Udeid Air Base, a key U.S. military installation that houses approximately 10,000 troops and serves as the forward headquarters for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

Three Tankers Divert from Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions Three oil and chemical tankers have altered course away from the Strait of Hormuz, according to Marine Traffic data, as fears grow over possible Iranian retaliation following U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities. The Marshall Islands-flagged Marie C and the Panama-flagged Red Ruby both dropped anchor near Fujairah, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, after initially heading toward the strait. Meanwhile, the UK-flagged Kohzan Maru changed course and was last seen near Omani waters in the Gulf of Oman. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes. Iran’s parliament has expressed support for closing the strait, though any such move would require approval from the country’s Supreme National Security Council.

Qatar: Foreign Embassies’ Advisories Do Not Reflect Specific Threats A spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has downplayed recent precautionary advisories issued by several foreign embassies, saying they do not indicate any specific threat. Majed al-Ansari stated that the country's security situation remains “stable” and emphasized that Qatar is fully prepared to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of its citizens, residents, and visitors.

White House Reaffirms Claim That Iran’s Nuclear Sites Were 'Obliterated' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has reiterated President Donald Trump’s assertion that U.S. strikes “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear facilities. “We are confident, yes, that Iran’s nuclear sites were completely and totally obliterated, as the president said in his address to the nation,” Leavitt told ABC’s Good Morning America, adding that U.S. intelligence believes the targeted sites contained Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. She emphasized that the president would not have authorized the operation without a high level of confidence in the outcome. However, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said inspectors have not been able to verify the location of Iran’s uranium stockpile since before the strikes. He called for IAEA access to assess the situation. In an interview with CNN, Grossi said Iran had approximately 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60%, close to weapons-grade. Meanwhile, Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said it was still “way too early” to determine whether Iran’s nuclear program has been fully dismantled.

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