IDF: Dozens aircraft operate freely above Tehran | IAF continues to strike Iranian targets | 3 Israelis killed by overnight Iranian missile attacks
21:23 - IDF Spokesman: Dozens of aircraft operate freely above Tehran, over 150 targets hit so far
In a briefing to the country broadcast live on TV, IDF Spokesman Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin stressed that the IDF has continued to strike targets in Iran nearly uninterruptedly since the start of the operation.
"Over the past 24 hours, the Air Force completed a series of waves of strikes and blows against targets in various regions across Iran... So far, we have struck over 150 targets and more than 400 distinct components."
"Now I want to reveal a significant wave of strikes that was recently completed," he continued.
"During the night, the Air Force launched a powerful assault using over 70 fighter jets against targets in Tehran, located in the heart of the country. The path to Tehran has been cleared. We attacked over forty missile targets and advanced air defense systems across Iran, alongside additional command and launch infrastructure."
"Our Air Force jets flew for about two and a half hours over Tehran’s skies, alongside unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that operate in the air 24 hours a day, maintaining a presence and aiding in both attack and intelligence gathering. Dozens of aerial platforms are operating freely over Tehran thanks to our initial strikes, which removed many of Iran’s air defense threats."
" We have established air superiority over western Iran up to Tehran," Defrin emphasized.
The IDF also released new footage from strikes on an underground ballistic missile site in western Iran.
Iran posted this video to show the world how powerful they are.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 14, 2025
We showed the world what happens when you mistake propaganda for strength.
The Iranian Chief of Staff and Commander of the IRGC featured in this Iranian propaganda video have been eliminated and the site has been… pic.twitter.com/LyavG6W2Jk
19:55 - Israel releases official statistics: 150 missile launches, 17 impacts, three deaths
The Iranian regime so far launched over 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for the Israeli strikes, according to the Government Press Office.
17 missile impact sites were identified so far. The impacts caused three deaths and wounded 174 people, including two who are in serious condition, 7 in moderate condition and 165 with minor injuries.
19:32 - Iran confirms death of Ali Shamkhani, head of nuclear program and senior advisor to Supreme Leader
Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the head of the nuclear program, died after he was seriously wounded by an Israeli strike on his residence, Iranian media confirmed.
He was one of the most senior figures in the Iranian regime, reportedly a very close confidante of Khamenei and among the most well-known regime representatives.
18:36 - Oman: Nuclear talks set for tomorrow are canceled
The next round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran, which was set for Sunday in Oman, will not take place. This was announced by the Omani Foreign Minister, whose country mediated the negotiations.
After the Israeli strikes against Iran, the regime had indicated there was no use in taking part in the negotiations anymore, while the U.S. expressed hope the talks would continue.
15:16 - Air Force: Main goals are to degrade Iran's nuclear program & ballistic missile capabilities
Senior Israeli Air Force officials explained in a media briefing that the IDF is trying to create cumulative achievements in strikes on Iran's nuclear industry, its missile capabilities, and the threat to Iran's leadership and national infrastructure.
The most significant success so far is creating freedom of action in the skies above Tehran, they said. The Air Force (IAF) gradually "peels off" the threats one by one, removing surface-to-air missile batteries to pave the way for planes to reach Tehran, which will enable them to destroy every other kind of target.
The senior military officials added that the goal is to hit Iran hard, so that it will bring them back to the negotiations and bring about an excellent agreement.
At this stage, only a small part of the nuclear program was attacked, mainly the enrichment facility in Natanz, which suffered damage described as "very significant," as well as the uranium conversion facility in Isfahan.
Regarding the ballistic missile threat, IAF officials acknowledged that they won't be able to destroy every missile, but aim to disrupt the Iranians' ability to coordinate large barrages by maintaining an air presence over the launch sites.
13:59 - IDF acknowledges 7 soldiers were lightly injured in missile attacks
Seven IDF soldiers were lightly wounded by the impact of an Iranian ballistic missile on Friday evening, the military stated.
The soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital and released to their homes.
13:41 - 73-year-old Israel Aloni identified as one of the missile strike victims in Rishon Letzion earlier today
One of the two Israelis who were killed by a missile strike in the city of Rishon LeZion early on Saturday morning was named as Israel Aloni (73).
The two victims died in a direct missile impact. Aloni was reportedly trapped in a cellar and succumbed to serious shrapnel wounds.
Police and the Home Front Command told Israeli media that they were not in a protected area at the time, possibly because a technical malfunction prevented an early warning via their mobile phones.
"Those who were inside the protected areas were hardly injured, except for minor injuries," a security source told Army Radio.
Eran Aloni, the son of Israel Aloni, told Army Radio: "He was hit by very severe shrapnel. He cried out for help, but they tried to save him and were unsuccessful. I ask everyone to enter the emergency room, it saves lives. Our father could have still been here with us – but he isn't here today."
13:08 - IDF lifts instruction to remain near air raid shelters
IDF Home Front Command lifted instructions to remain near air raid shelters, which was issued for the entire country ahead of last night's missile attacks from Iran.
12:34 – IDF confirms elimination of 9 senior Iranian nuclear scientists
The IDF revealed it successfully targeted and eliminated nine senior Iranian scientists who were pivotal to Tehran’s nuclear weapons program in a major intelligence-led operation as part of a large-scale opening salvo of 'Rising Lion.
The scientists were experts in atomic physics, chemical engineering, reactor design, and materials science, and held decades of combined experience vital to Iran’s ability to develop weapons of mass destruction, according to the IDF.
Among the senior scientists in the Iranian nuclear project who were eliminated:
Fereydoun Abbasi - expert in nuclear engineering
Mohammad Mahdi Tehranshi - physics expert
Akbar Motalebi Zadeh - expert in chemical engineering
Saeed Barji - materials engineering expert
Amir Hassan Fakhahi - physics expert
Abd al-Hamid Minoushehr - expert in reactor physics
Mansour Asgari - physics expert
Ahmad Reza Zolfaghari Daryani - expert in nuclear engineering
Ali Bakhouei Katirimi - expert in mechanics
🔴 ELIMINATED: 9 senior scientists and experts responsible for advancing the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons program.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 14, 2025
All of the eliminated scientists and experts, eliminated based on intelligence, were key factors in the development of Iranian nuclear weapons.
Their… pic.twitter.com/B33dGTyG1v
11:40 - US Amb. Huckabee: 'Remember 700,000 AMERICANS live in Israel'
"If you hear 'Israel is no concern to USA,' remember 700,000 AMERICANS live in Israel. That is equivalent to a full House District," U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee wrote on 𝕏.
"More Americans here than in any other country except Mexico! Iran isn’t just attacking Israel but your fellow Americans who live here," he added.
In an earlier post, he wrote: "Been rough nite in Israel. Had to head to shelter 5 times during the nite. It’s now Shabbat here. Should be quiet. Probably won’t be. Entire nation under orders to stay near shelter."
Been rough nite in Israel. Had to head to shelter 5 times during the nite. It’s now Shabbat here. Should be quiet. Probably won’t be. Entire nation under orders to stay near shelter. https://t.co/7pe1qfyif7
— Ambassador Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) June 14, 2025
11:24 - IDF releases footage of strikes against dozens of missile launchers in Iran
Over the past hours, Israeli Air Force jets destroyed dozens of ballistic missile launchers in Iran, the IDF stated, releasing footage from some of the strikes.
חיל האוויר ממשיך לתקוף עשרות משגרי טילי קרקע-קרקע באיראן pic.twitter.com/c4n0lLsz1L
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) June 14, 2025
10:57 - IDF chief and Air Force commander in situational assessment: 'The road to Iran has been paved'
According to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and IAF Commander Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar: "In accordance with established plans, air force aircraft will begin operating to strike targets in Tehran."
The IDF stated that Air Force jets completed a wave of strikes in the skies over the Iranian capital of Tehran.
"The strikes over the skies of Tehran have operational and national significance. We chose to act in the face of an existential threat to the security of our citizens, with professionalism, determination and precision," Bar said.
The strikes focused on surface-to-air missile infrastructure. "For the first time since the beginning of the war, dozens of Air Force fighter jets flew over the skies of Tehran, more than 1,500 kilometers from the territory of the State of Israel, and attacked defense systems in the Tehran area," Bar added.
מטוסי חיל האוויר טסו הלילה והשלימו גל תקיפות בשמי טהרן; מפקד חיל האוויר, אלוף תומר בר: ״התקיפות מעל שמי טהרן בעלות משמעות מבצעית ולאומית. בחרנו לפעול אל מול איום קיומי על בטחון אזרחינו, במקצועיות, נחישות ודיוק״
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) June 14, 2025
עשרות מטוסי קרב של חיל האוויר תקפו במהלך הלילה בטהרן עשרות מטרות בהן… pic.twitter.com/VTgjX3WvFZ
10:36 - Two more Iranian generals confirmed killed in Israeli strikes
ALERT:
— The Khorasan Diary (@khorasandiary) June 14, 2025
Iran’s Media reports killing of two senior military officials, Sardar Gholamreza Mehrabi and Mehdi Rabbani in Israeli attacks. Mehrabi was Deputy Chief of Intelligence and Rabbani was Deputy Chief of Operations at Armed Forces General Staff. pic.twitter.com/JDkoOEYpD5
09:50 - Since the beginning of the war with Iran: 172 injured Israelis have been evacuated to the hospital, most with light wounds
09:12 – IDF mobilizes reserve divisions for northern contingency
In response to evolving threats, the IDF announced the mobilization of key reserve forces, including Division 146 Headquarters, and the reserve brigades “Iron Fist” (205) and “Etzioni” (6). These units will serve as a strategic reserve for potential northern scenarios.
Several reserve battalions and local defense units have also been deployed along the Lebanese and Syrian borders, following a high-level military assessment held earlier in the morning.
09:00 – Sirens in Metula: Suspected drone intrusion in the north
Red alert sirens were activated in Metula and nearby towns in the Upper Galilee, following concerns of a hostile drone infiltration. The incident raised tensions along Israel's northern front amid growing threats from Iranian proxies operating in Lebanon and Syria.
Authorities urged residents to remain in shelters and follow all instructions from the Home Front Command.
08:40 – Drone threats over Judean Desert and the Dead Sea thwarted
At around 8:11 a.m., multiple Iranian drones were intercepted by the Israeli Air Force as they entered airspace over the Dead Sea and Judean Desert. Sirens were activated, and the public was urged to follow Home Front Command instructions. The rapid neutralization of the threat prevented additional casualties or damage.
08:50 – Israeli Air Force confirms deep strikes over Tehran
Dozens of Israeli fighter jets flew over Tehran, targeting surface-to-air missile sites and strategic infrastructure. Air Force Commander Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar stated that the operation significantly enhanced Israel’s operational freedom in Iranian skies.
This marked the first incursion of this scale into Iranian airspace since the beginning of hostilities.
07:23 – Miracle rescue in Rishon LeZion - 2 residents killed
A 3-month-old infant was miraculously rescued alive from the rubble of a home destroyed in Rishon LeZion. Tragically, two residents were killed. A police officer who helped save the child described the moment as “pure joy amid a scene of devastation,” drawing comparisons to childbirth due to the emotional intensity of the rescue.
05:26 – Intense barrages: Dozens of missiles fired, heavy damage in central Israel
Within 15 minutes, Iran launched three major barrages, some of which hit structures in central Israel, including Rishon LeZion and Ramat Gan. While dozens of rockets were intercepted, at least one building sustained a direct hit, causing deaths and widespread destruction.
The IDF Home Front Command praised public compliance with safety directives for preventing even higher casualties.
03:59 – Iranian Foreign Ministry blames US for Israeli operation
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei claims that Israel could not have acted without U.S. approval, accusing Washington of facilitating a breakdown in diplomacy.
03:45 – US Patriot and THAAD Systems join Israel’s defense
U.S. military involvement was confirmed by American defense officials who told The Washington Post that Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems, operated by U.S. forces, helped intercept Iranian projectiles aimed at Israel.
This highlights a limited yet strategic American role in Israel’s defense.
01:25 – Direct hits in central Israel and the Negev
Israeli emergency services responded to rocket impact zones in Gush Dan and the Negev. Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency services reported that at least five people were lightly injured. Buildings and vehicles sustained damage, with multiple explosions heard across major cities.
01:04 – Red Alert: Missile barrage from Iran across Israel
Air raid sirens sounded nationwide in Israel – from the Sharon region to the Negev, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Beersheva – following multiple launches from Iran. The IDF Home Front Command ordered all civilians to enter protected areas and remain there until further notice. Israeli air defense systems were fully activated.
00:57 – Explosions over Tehran: Iranian air defense engaged
Overnight, reports emerged of intense Israeli strikes in Tehran. Eyewitnesses described Iranian anti-aircraft systems firing continuously in the capital's Pasteur compound, home to both Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the Presidential Palace. Iran confirmed that it was targeting what it called “Israeli missiles,” marking the beginning of a massive escalation.
The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.
