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United News of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Israel struck 1,480 targets in Iran during 12-day war, dropped 3,500 munitions
Tel Aviv, June 25 (UNI) During its 12-day wide-scale military campaign in Iran, Israel struck over 1,480 targets and launched around 1,500 air sorties that dropped 3,500 munitions, Israeli media and defense sources reported. Iran International, quoting data from the Israeli military and national rescue services (MDA), said 29 Israelis were killed during the conflict -- 28 by Iranian missile fire and one woman who died of cardiac arrest during air raid sirens. The Israeli Air Force conducted 600 mid-air refueling operations during the offensive, which also targeted 80 Iranian air defense systems and 250 missile launch platforms. Eight nuclear sites across Iran were bombed, with severe damage reported at two key facilities. The initial waves of airstrikes targeted Natanz and Isfahan, while subsequent attacks hit Arak, Parchin, Karaj, Bonab, and Tehran. It quoted the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) as saying that the strikes significantly degraded Iran's nuclear infrastructure and eliminated much of the country's strategic launch capability. In retaliation to the air strikes, Iran fired approximately 600 missiles at Israel. Fatalities were recorded in multiple cities, including Rishon LeZion, Haifa, Petah Tikva, Kiryat Ata, and Beersheba. More than 30,000 buildings across Israel were damaged during the hostilities. Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Brig. Gen. Effi Defrin said today that the recent war with Iran has set the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme back by years. 'We met all the objectives of the operation as defined for us, and even did so better than we had optimally expected,' Defrin said, but he cautioned: 'I say this with humility, because it's still too early to determine.' 'We are investigating and reviewing the results of our strikes on every part of this puzzle, as I've previously called it, the various components of the nuclear program and more,' he said, the Times of Israel reported. 'I can say here that the assessment is that we significantly damaged the nuclear program, and I can also say that we set it back by years, I repeat, years,' he said. Defrin's comments echoed those of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir last night that, 'We have set Iran's nuclear project back by years, and the same goes for its missile program.' UNI ANV RN
Qatar Tribune
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Israeli fighter jets strike Sana'a
Tel AVIVcTypeface:> The Israeli military on Sunday confirmed overnight airstrikes on Yemen's capital, following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets 'struck in Sanaa, Yemen,' military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster Al Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the pro-Iranian Houthi militia, Muhammed Al Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza war in October 2023. (DPA)
The Advertiser
15-06-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Israeli military confirms attack on Yemen
The Israeli military has confirmed overnight air strikes on Yemen's capital following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets "struck in Sana'a, Yemen," military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster al-Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, Muhammed al-Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza Strip war in October 2023, in what they say are acts of solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas. The attacks have intensified again since mid-March, prompting Israel to launch air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. According to unconfirmed media reports, the Houthi forces joined Iran in firing missiles at Israel overnight amid the military escalation between the two regional rivals triggered by Israeli attacks on Friday. The Israeli military has confirmed overnight air strikes on Yemen's capital following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets "struck in Sana'a, Yemen," military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster al-Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, Muhammed al-Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza Strip war in October 2023, in what they say are acts of solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas. The attacks have intensified again since mid-March, prompting Israel to launch air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. According to unconfirmed media reports, the Houthi forces joined Iran in firing missiles at Israel overnight amid the military escalation between the two regional rivals triggered by Israeli attacks on Friday. The Israeli military has confirmed overnight air strikes on Yemen's capital following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets "struck in Sana'a, Yemen," military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster al-Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, Muhammed al-Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza Strip war in October 2023, in what they say are acts of solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas. The attacks have intensified again since mid-March, prompting Israel to launch air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. According to unconfirmed media reports, the Houthi forces joined Iran in firing missiles at Israel overnight amid the military escalation between the two regional rivals triggered by Israeli attacks on Friday. The Israeli military has confirmed overnight air strikes on Yemen's capital following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets "struck in Sana'a, Yemen," military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster al-Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, Muhammed al-Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza Strip war in October 2023, in what they say are acts of solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas. The attacks have intensified again since mid-March, prompting Israel to launch air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. According to unconfirmed media reports, the Houthi forces joined Iran in firing missiles at Israel overnight amid the military escalation between the two regional rivals triggered by Israeli attacks on Friday.
Perth Now
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Israeli military confirms attack on Yemen
The Israeli military has confirmed overnight air strikes on Yemen's capital following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets "struck in Sana'a, Yemen," military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster al-Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. 🎯 WATCH where we struck in both Iran and Yemen:This is what the scale of our operational activity to eliminate Iran's influence across the region looks like: Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 15, 2025 According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, Muhammed al-Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza Strip war in October 2023, in what they say are acts of solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas. The attacks have intensified again since mid-March, prompting Israel to launch air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. According to unconfirmed media reports, the Houthi forces joined Iran in firing missiles at Israel overnight amid the military escalation between the two regional rivals triggered by Israeli attacks on Friday.
DW
15-06-2025
- Politics
- DW
Iran launches new missiles at Israel – DW – 06/15/2025
Skip next section Israeli army attacking in Tehran, IDF says 06/15/2025 June 15, 2025 Israeli army attacking in Tehran, IDF says The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out attacks on 80 targets in Tehran, spokesperson Effi Defrin said in a press conference, and more than 250 targets in total. He said one of those targets was Iran's nuclear headquarters. According to Defrin, the IDF is still carrying out attacks in the Iranian capital while having also been active in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Media reports in Israel said the attack in Yemen had targeted senior Houthi figure Muhammad Abd Al-Karim Al-Ghamari, with the attack's outcome still unknown.
