Iran and Israel deadly conflict entered into the 6th day on Wednesday. Iran used hypersonic missiles to pound Israel in the latest round of overnight strikes.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Issued a gig warning after the missile strike on Israel. In a statement, he said –
In the name of the noble Haidar, the battle begins.
We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy,
Maxar Technologies has released high-resolution satellite images showing the extensive damage, inflicted by Israel on Iran’s military and nuclear facilities.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards in a statement –
The 11th wave of the proud Operation Honest Promise 3 using Fattah-1 missiles was carried out,
Iranian forces have gained complete control over the skies of the occupied territories.
The Israeli military said two barrages of Iranian missiles were launched toward Israel in the first two hours of Wednesday morning. Also, said that it intercepted most of the Iran missiles.
Iranian state media reported saying a “terrorist team” linked to Israel with explosives were arrested on Tuesday in a town southwest of the capital Tehran.
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On the other side, UN’s nuclear body, on Tuesday confirmed that the Iran’s most secretive and secure nuclear facilities which is located in deep underground, have been hit by Israel’s precision strikes.
Israel reiterated that it will continue to do what is within its capabilities to “degrade” Iran’s nuclear programme amid escalating tensions between the two countries.
Yesterday, US President, Donald Trump on his official social media account posted a message “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” aiming Iran. He further hinted that the US might possiblely intervene as the fighting is getting intensified day by day. Also, the United States said it will close its embassy in Jerusalem until Friday.
The US embassy in a statement said –
Given the security situation and in compliance with Israel Home Front Command guidance, the US Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, June 18) through Friday (June 20),
directed that all US government employees and their family members continue to shelter in place in and near their residences until further notice.