The IDF thwarted several launches from Iran toward Israel overnight. Thanks to this, it was the night with the lowest number of launches since the beginning of the war. However, there was a barrage toward Be’er Sheva in the morning, and a direct hit in a civilian area. It was a deliberate strike, while the Iranians falsely claimed they had targeted a military base.

Targeted elimination?
A precise airstrike has been reported on a residential building in the heart of Tehran.

A short while ago, IDF forces eliminated a nuclear scientist in the heart of Tehran, Iran.

Sirens have begun sounding in Israel. Please take shelter.

Assessment: 25 missiles were launched in the current Iranian barrage toward Israel — possibly more.

At least 5 impacts reported

Northern Israel

A barrage of rockets was launched from Iran toward Israel at 2:39 AM on Friday, June 21.
All the missiles were successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome. 🚨

IDF Spokesperson: The Israeli Air Force has now begun a wave of strikes targeting missile storage and launch infrastructure in central Iran.

IDF Spokesperson in a statement: Saeed Izadi, who was eliminated last night, was one of the few who knew about the October 7 attack before it was carried out. He has the blood of many Israelis on his hands. We will continue to pursue the architects of October 7 until the very last one. He was considered a senior Quds Force official in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and was eliminated in the city of Qom, near the Fordow nuclear facility.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference that he is cautious about providing military assistance to Iran in the war, explaining: “Almost two million Russians live in Israel — it’s practically a Russian-speaking country.”

Israeli officials told their U.S. counterparts they may strike the Fordow facility before Trump’s deadline: “We don’t want to wait two weeks — Iran might agree to a deal and we’ll miss the chance to hit Fordow.”
The call included Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and IDF Chief Halevi on the Israeli side, and VP J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the American side.

IDF Spokesperson: Missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel. Defense systems are responding. Enter shelters upon alert and stay there until further notice.
7:36 AM

Israeli Air Force strikes currently underway in Iran.

The IDF and Shin Bet recovered the bodies of Ofra Kedar, Yonatan Samrano, and Staff Sgt. Shai Levinson from Gaza.
They were kidnapped and murdered by Hamas on October 7. The operation was based on precise intelligence. The IDF sends condolences to the families and remains committed to bringing all hostages home.

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that “any move targeting Supreme Leader Khamenei will shut the door on any form of negotiations and will trigger an unrestrained response.”

First satellite images of Fordow after the strike.

Broad devastation at impact sites in Tel Aviv and nearby Ness Ziona; failed Israeli interceptor crashes in Haifa; IDF destroys primed Iranian launchers, foiling larger attack . 🥀