Israel under missile attack, 4 wounded in 3 impact sites | Direct hit in Haifa | Israeli jets pound Tehran after first Persian-language evacuation orders
23:00 - Direct hit in Haifa
In the latest barrage, 28 missiles were fired from Iran, with two buildings struck in Haifa. A fire broke out and emergency crews are working to contain the flames. It is still unclear whether anyone was inside the building at the time.
Meanwhile, four people were lightly injured in the Lachish region in southern Israel.
20:41 - Sirens sound across Israel as Iran launches fresh ballistic missile strikes
Sirens were triggered across the country around 8:40 p.m. after Iran launched a fresh wave of ballistic missile strikes.
Citizens were instructed to seek shelter for about 30 minutes until the all-clear was given.
Reports of impacts came from the Haifa area, central Israel and the south. Initial reports said that around four people suffered light injuries.
Israeli media reported that the barrage included some 30 ballistic missiles.
BREAKING: Israelis just received urgent alerts on our phones that another barrage of Iranian missiles are inbound — these are the areas of Israel that are targeted. Sirens will go off momentarily. PLEASE PRAY! @all_israel_news @thejoshuafund pic.twitter.com/b1PEUvJL4N
— Joel C. Rosenberg (@JoelCRosenberg) June 15, 2025
20:22 - IDF: Gatherings to stay prohibited, schools and workplaces closed until Tuesday
The IDF Home Front Command announced that the stringent security instructions for civilians will stay in place until Tuesday evening, following a situation assessment.
Public gatherings continue to be prohibited. Schools and workplaces will remain closed, except for certain industries classified as critical for the country.
20:14 - Despite Iran's targeting of civilians, Israel stays strong, says FM Sa'ar
In a series of briefings to hundreds of ambassadors and diplomats in Israel and Israeli representatives abroad, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said the Israeli public remained strong and understands "the necessity of the operation."
"Iran chose to target Israeli civilians in an attempt to break the spirit of the Israeli public... We knew it would come at a high cost; the assessments we received projected a greater scale than what is actually happening," he said.
"We still have work to do in Iran – we have not completed our objectives. This plan has been in preparation for a long time. Only yesterday did we reach a point where we were capable of operating freely over Tehran."
"Yesterday, we struck targets of the nuclear program inside Tehran. That happened after we inflicted severe damage to their air defense systems. The Iranians know they are exposed. We have broad freedom of action in western Iran and in Tehran," said Sa'ar.
19:45 - Trump: 'The U.S. may intervene in the war between Israel and Iran'
French Foreign Minister: “Iran’s nuclear program is a serious threat to Israel’s security.”
Report: The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence organization and his deputy were injured in a strike on the organization's building.
Pakistani security official to Al-Manar: “We are not providing military support to Iran in its war against Israel.”
Iranian sources accuse Israel of operating car bombs in Tehran. An Israeli official denies the reports: “We did not use car bombs in Tehran.”
U.S. President Donald Trump, in an interview with ABC News, said “the U.S. may intervene in the war between Israel and Iran,” while declaring on his social media account that “peace between Jerusalem and Tehran will come soon.”
18:13 - IDF announces strike tied for its most distant in history, hits Iranian plane some 2,300 km away
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck and destroyed an Iranian aerial refueling aircraft in the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran, some 2,300 kilometers (over 1,400 miles) from Israel.
"The IAF is operating to establish aerial superiority over Iranian airspace. This marks the longest-range strike conducted since the beginning of the operation," the IDF said.
The IAF struck the headquarters of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Tunisia in 1985, at a similar distance of over 2,000 kilometers (about 1,250 miles) from Israel.
غارات عنيفة استهدفت مطار مشهد في ايران pic.twitter.com/vKZbHdlvCa
— عمر مدنيه (@Omar_Madaniah) June 15, 2025
17:07 - Iranian missile strike completely intercepted by Israeli air defenses
Israeli air defenses intercepted an entire Iranian ballistic missile barrage, the IDF stated.
"In the past hour, several missiles were launched from Iran toward the State of Israel. Most of them were intercepted. No reports of fallen projectiles were received."
The attack was the regime's first during daylight, after several large barrages in the preceding two nights. There was no official statement about how many missiles were fired at Israel in the attack.
13:20 - Iranians fleeing Tehran, CNN reports
According to U.S. news site CNN, many residents of Tehran are fleeing the Iranian capital over fears of increased escalation in the conflict with Israel, following warnings from the IDF Arabic spokesman and from statements made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Many of those escaping told the news outlet that they are fleeing north to the Caspian Sea area, which is considered calmer and safer, due to the lack of military infrastructure there. There are reports of large traffic jams toward the northern province.
12:30 - National Security Council issues warning against attempts to arrive in Israel from Egypt or Jordan
The National Security Council issued a specific warning to Israeli travelers stuck outside the country due to the closure of the Ben Gurion International Airport, advising against attempts to reach Israel via Jordan or Egypt.
"Message to the Israeli public abroad from the National Security Headquarters – On the risk of arriving in Israel via Jordan and Egypt."
"In light of the closure of Ben Gurion Airport (June 12) until further notice, private initiatives are emerging to arrive in Israel via land routes (landing at an airport in Sinai/Jordan and from there riding to Israel)."
"We would like to emphasize that level 4 travel warnings apply to Sinai and Jordan – reflecting a high threat and we recommend avoiding these areas. The warnings are even more valid during this period of tension."
"For Israelis staying abroad and waiting to return to Israel, we recommend waiting for updates on the subject from the Ministry of Transportation."
12:20 - Iran officially announces head of Air Force killed in Israeli strikes
The Iranian government officially announced this morning the deaths of eight commanders in the Revolutionary Guards' Aerospace Corps, including Air Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh.
Hajizadeh helped to lead the two previous ballistic missile attacks on Israel in April and October 2024. He was also the commander of the Aerospace Force on 8 January 2020, when two surface-to-air missiles shot down Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 soon after take off, killing all 176 passengers and crew. The plane was still in Iranian air space when the incident happened, and while Hajizadeh ultimately took responsibility, he was never disciplined.
12:15 - IDF intercepts 2–3 drones near Syrian border
The IDF intercepted two or three drones on the Syrian border in the Golan Heights in the past few minutes. The interceptions occurred outside the country's borders – and therefore no siren alerts were activated. The launching of the interceptors was reported from several communities in the Golan.
חיל האוויר יירט בשעה האחרונה כ-20 כלי טיס בלתי מאוישים ששוגרו לעבר שטח הארץ pic.twitter.com/eQMhafq5Cm
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) June 15, 2025
11:55 - Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to hold secret meeting on Operation Rising Lion
According to reports in Hebrew media, the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, headed by Knesset Member Yuli Yoel Edelstein, will hold a secret meeting tomorrow, in which the committee members will be presented with an intelligence-operational review of Operation Rising Lion.
At the end of the reviews, the committee is expected to conduct a vote to approve the declaration of a special situation on the home front.
11:14 - Iran reportedly asks for Omani, Qatari mediation to halt Israeli strikes
The Iranian regime has asked Qatar and Oman to mediate with the U.S. in an effort to stop the Israeli strikes and restart nuclear talks, an informed source told The Jerusalem Post.
The source added that Saudi Arabia is also working toward a framework for a ceasefire that could lead to the resumption of talks.
10:55 - Defense Minister Katz says Ayatollah Khamenei 'turning Tehran into Beirut'
In a statement, Defense Minister Israel Katz said, "In accordance with the instruction given to the IDF, the IDF Spokesperson began sending evacuation notices in Arabic to residents of Tehran who live near weapons export sites, calling for the evacuation of the place for their safety."
"The IDF will attack the sites and continue to peel off the Iranian snakeskin in Tehran and everywhere from nuclear capabilities and weapons systems. The Iranian dictator is turning Tehran into Beirut and the people of Tehran into hostages for the sake of the survival of his regime."
09:55 - IDF Persian spokesman releases message in Persian, warning Iranians to stay away from military sites
IDF Arabic Spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee and the IDF's Persian Spokesman Master Sgt. (res.) Kamal Penhasi delivered a message in Farsi to Iranian citizens, warning them to stay away from weapons production facilities.
"Immediate warning to all Iranian citizens: All individuals located in or near the country's weapons production centers and their facilities must leave these areas immediately and report to the relevant authorities," the message stated.
"We urge all those present at this time or in the near future at all Iranian weapons facilities and their supporting entities to evacuate these facilities immediately and not return until further notice. Presence near these facilities puts your life at risk."
🔴 اخطار فوری به تمامی شهروندان ایران:
— ارتش دفاعی اسرائیل | IDF Farsi (@IDFFarsi) June 15, 2025
تمامی افرادی که هماکنون یا در آینده نزدیک در داخل یا حوالی کارخانجات تولید تسلیحات نظامی و نهادهای پشتیبانی آن حضور دارند، فوراً این مناطق را ترک کنند و تا اطلاع ثانوی بازنگردند.
حضور شما در کنار این زیرساختها جانتان را به خطر میاندازد pic.twitter.com/8fo11atkfs
"While Iran chooses to strike without warning, we choose to warn a innocent people even if it means giving up the element of surprise. We warn them, in Persian, across many channels. Because human life comes first to us. That’s the difference between us and our enemy," the IDF added in English.
08:50 - Israel Police: Number of missing persons in Bat Yam has dropped to 7
After the ongoing work of emergency services personnel to rescue people from the rubble of the buildings in Bat Yam, police announced that the number of missing people has been lowered to seven people.
Rescuers continue to search for people at the site.
08:29 – IDF shoots down 7 Iranian drones
The Israeli Navy and Air Force confirmed the interception of seven drones launched from Iran, including some near Beit Shean, the Galilee and Eilat.
חיל האוויר וחיל הים יירטו בשעה האחרונה שבעה כלי טיס בלתי מאויישים ששוגרו לעבר שטח ישראל pic.twitter.com/hOd7rxLceS
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) June 15, 2025
08:15 – 10 Killed, 11 Missing in Bat Yam
The IDF confirmed the death toll in Bat Yam rose to 10, with 11 still missing. Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo stressed that this is a reminder of the importance of adhering to safety protocols.
08:04 – Weizmann Institute confirms missile damage
The Weizmann Institute officially acknowledged multiple hits on campus buildings but reported no casualties. Coordination with emergency agencies is ongoing.
The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Central Israel, suffered a direct impact from an Iranian ballistic missile earlier tonight, starting a fire in one of the laboratories and causing extensive damage to a section of the campus. pic.twitter.com/IYEY4H14UZ
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 15, 2025
07:58 – IDF bombs missile launchers in Western Iran
The IDF released footage of Israeli fighter jets bombing missile infrastructure in Kermanshah, Iran, targeting sites used to launch the overnight barrage.
במהלך הלילה: זוהו והותקפו משגרי טילים באיראן - חיל האוויר השלים בשעה האחרונה גל תקיפה נוסף במערב איראן לעבר תשתיות לאחסון ולשיגור טילים pic.twitter.com/CLB5ciRYVp
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) June 15, 2025
07:54 – Houthis claim hypersonic missile attack on Tel Aviv
=Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they launched hypersonic “Palestine-2” missiles toward “sensitive military sites in Tel Aviv,” coordinated with Iran and the IRGC. Israel has not confirmed these claims.
07:39 – Trump: 'Iran will face unimaginable force if it attacks us'
On the Truth Social media platform, Trump reiterated that while the U.S. had no role in Israel’s attack, any Iranian strike on the U.S. will be met with “unseen levels of force.”
07:27–08:00 – Ongoing Searches, More Casualties
Bat Yam: Searches for trapped residents continued.
Rehovot: One person rescued alive.
Tamra: Final casualty count confirmed at four women.
07:05 – Fallen soldier in Gaza named: Noam Shemesh
The IDF confirmed the death of IDF reservist, Noam Shemesh (21), a Kfir Brigade officer, in a battle in southern Gaza overnight.
06:56 – Trump: Gaza War ending, Iran must not have nukes
In interviews and posts, Donald Trump stated:
“Gaza war is nearly over.”
Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, “with or without Israel.”
06:10 – IDF: drones shot down on Jordanian border
Two Iranian drones attempting to enter Israel via the Arava region were intercepted by the IAF, preventing further damage.
05:58 – Iran showcases new missile used: Haj Qassem
Iran claimed it used its new guided ballistic missile “Haj Qassem”, named after the slain IRGC commander. The missile allegedly penetrates U.S. and Israeli defense systems and has a 1,200-km (750-ft) range.
Israeli officials disputed the claims
05:23 – MDA: Over 200 casualties
Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency services confirmed:
213 total injured
6 critically wounded
Dozens still being rescued or treated on-site
05:10 – CNN: Conflict to continue for “weeks”
U.S. and Israeli officials told CNN the campaign "will last weeks, not days”, and the Biden administration is quietly supportive. A planned meeting with Iran in Oman was canceled.
05:00 – 35 Missing in Bat Yam
Home Front Command reported at least 35 individuals unaccounted for following the building collapse in Bat Yam, with 61 buildings damaged, six irreparably.
04:15–04:44 – Casualty Toll Rises
Tamra: 4 confirmed dead (mother, two daughters, and a relative).
Bat Yam: Toll increased to 3, including a 9-year-old girl.
Over 100 injured nationwide, many self-evacuated to hospitals.
04:10 – NYT: Weizmann Institute in Israel also hit
Reports confirmed that Israel’s Weizmann Institute suffered direct missile hits overnight. One lab building caught fire. No casualties reported, but damage to research infrastructure was significant.
03:52 – Firefighters rescue trapped civilians
Widespread building collapses led to major rescue operations by firefighters and Home Front Command, who used drones and engineering tools to locate and free civilians trapped beneath debris.
03:08–03:39 – Medics confirm first casualties
Bat Yam: At least one woman (60s) killed, dozens injured.
Rehovot: Two critically injured, buildings partially collapsed.
Total injured at this point: 54, with 5 in critical condition.
02:51–02:55 – Multiple hits in Gush Dan, Tel Aviv, Rehovot, and Jerusalem
Direct hits confirmed in:
Bat Yam (high-rise residential area)
Rehovot
Southern Tel Aviv
Jerusalem (less severe)
Rescue forces began pulling injured and trapped residents from collapsed structures.
02:32 – IDF strikes begin in Tehran
Simultaneously, the IDF announced the completion of a major strike on Iranian nuclear infrastructure in Tehran, including the Defense Ministry, SPND HQ, and fuel storage facilities.
02:30 – Sirens across central Israel: Massive missile barrage begins
Iran launched a barrage of over 100 missiles toward central and northern Israel. Sirens blared across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Gush Dan, the Sharon and Shfela. The IDF confirmed it was a combined attack of missiles and drones.
02:03–02:24 – Drone alerts in the North and South
Multiple alerts for hostile UAVs were triggered across:
Beit Shean Valley
Gilboa region
Arava Desert
Some drones were intercepted. Others evaded detection briefly, prompting localized lockdowns.
01:44 – NYT confirms: Israel hit nuclear & military labs
U.S. and Israeli sources told The New York Times that the IDF struck multiple nuclear-related sites in Tehran, including SPND labs and IRGC-linked facilities.
01:33 – Massive fires reported in Tehran
Images from Iranian media showed large-scale fires erupting in Tehran's oil and fuel facilities, including Shahr-e Rey refinery, following what appeared to be Israeli airstrikes on key infrastructure.
01:18 – Drone interception over Eilat
The Israeli Air Force intercepted an Iranian drone over Eilat. Sirens were activated in the city and surrounding areas in the south.
01:01 – Tamra under fire: 3 women killed in northern Israel
A direct missile hit a residential building in Tamra, killing three women from the same family. Heavy damage reported. Rescue operations began under difficult conditions with local and national emergency units on site.
The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.
