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For the first time, an IDF Arabic-speaking spokesperson, Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, issued a Persian-language evacuation warning to Iranians. The urgent notice specifically targeted individuals at Iranian weapons manufacturing facilities and associated sites. It urged immediate evacuation and a prohibition on returning until further notice. This unprecedented communication directly addressed Iranian citizens, prioritizing their safety.
A three-day conflict between Israel and Iran escalated, with both sides launching extensive missile attacks despite international calls for a ceasefire. Israel targeted Iranian nuclear facilities and military leadership, while Iran retaliated with over 270 missiles, some striking residential areas. The attacks resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with Iran reporting hundreds of civilian deaths. Despite a U.S. intervention to prevent the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, the conflict continues, jeopardizing ongoing nuclear talks and further destabilizing the region.
Following significant Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military infrastructure, a Russian official warned of the potential for a full-scale Middle East war. Konstantin Kosachev, a top Russian lawmaker, urged international condemnation to prevent further escalation, noting Iran’s inevitable response. The attacks, which killed Iranian military commanders and scientists, represent a dramatic escalation of existing tensions and have prompted concerns of wider conflict, with both Iran and Israel vowing retaliation. The U.S. President, meanwhile, praised the Israeli actions.
Two direct hits in central Israel resulted in seven deaths and at least 130 injuries. The Home Front Command is currently conducting search and rescue operations. At least 35 individuals remain unaccounted for following the attacks. The ongoing search continues amid a significant number of casualties.
Following a phone call with Vladimir Putin on June 14th, Donald Trump expressed openness to Putin mediating between Israel and Iran, citing Putin’s willingness to do so. Trump also acknowledged ongoing discussions regarding the conflict and stated he is “doing a lot” to facilitate peace. While leaving the specifics undefined, Trump did not dismiss the possibility of US intervention. Iran’s refusal to engage with the US due to US support for Israel remains a significant obstacle.
Drawing a parallel to a purportedly successful negotiation between India and Pakistan, Trump described his proposed Iran-Israel agreement as leveraging US trade to encourage compromise. He asserted this approach fostered cohesion and a swift resolution among the involved leaders. The strategy emphasized economic incentives to achieve a rapid and decisive agreement. The statement highlights Trump’s belief in the power of economic leverage in international diplomacy.
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The US secretly supplied Israel with approximately 300 Hellfire missiles just days before Israel’s large-scale attack on Iran. This significant arms transfer, not previously reported, suggests US foreknowledge of the attack, despite public statements indicating continued engagement in nuclear talks. The missiles, suitable for precision strikes, were used in the attack, which involved over 100 aircraft targeting Iranian military leaders and nuclear facilities. This action followed months of behind-the-scenes planning, with the Trump administration’s apparent acquiescence to Israel’s attack plans.
In a secret collaboration, the US and Israel modified Israeli F-35I Adir warplanes to increase their range without compromising stealth capabilities or requiring mid-air refueling. This modification, confirmed by US officials, allowed Israel to conduct a surprise attack on Iran from its own bases. The alteration involved adding external fuel tanks, a complex undertaking given the F-35’s sensitive design, and represents a significant advancement for the aircraft. This development will likely be closely scrutinized by other potential F-35 buyers, as well as adversaries like China and Russia.
John Q. Hosedrinker