Iran-Israel war Highlights | June 22: Israel carries out strikes on military targets in Iran

Jun 23, 2025, 05:52:16 IST

Iran Israel war news highlights: Israel is very close to completing its goal of removing the dual threats of Iran's ballistic missiles and nuclear programme, Netanyahu said.

Key Events

10:58 PM IST, June 22Prepared to continue strikes as long as necessary, says Israel
10:57 PM IST, June 22Still have targets to strike, says Israeli military
10:10 PM IST, June 22E3 leaders urge Iran not to take any further action, says UK PM's office
10:07 PM IST, June 22US must receive response to aggression, says Iran president
9:56 PM IST, June 22Enriched materials intact, says Iran
9:21 PM IST, June 22US willing to negotiate on Iran nuclear energy programme, says Rubio
8:57 PM IST, June 22US B-2 bombers flew undetected for 18 hours to strike Iran
7:56 PM IST, June 22Iran has everything it needs to make nuke weapon, says US
7:46 PM IST, June 22Can't assess damage at Fordo's underground facility, says IAEA chief
7:03 PM IST, June 22Strikes on Iran 'substantially delayed' development of nuke weapons, says US
6:26 PM IST, June 22China slams US attack on Iranian nuclear sites, warns of escalation
6:10 PM IST, June 22Israel had 'incredible military success', says Pentagon
5:57 PM IST, June 22All 3 Iranian nuke sites 'extremely' damaged as per initial probe, says US
5:56 PM IST, June 22Total 14 MOPs dropped on Iranian targets, says US
5:01 PM IST, June 22US 'main driver' behind Israeli strikes, says Iran president
4:59 PM IST, June 22Air defences activated in eastern Tehran, says state media
4:36 PM IST, June 22Russia condemns US strikes on Iran's nuke sites
3:56 PM IST, June 22Israel has 'other goals' in Iran, will continue attacks
3:43 PM IST, June 22Iran will hold serious consultations with Putin on Monday
3:20 PM IST, June 22PM Modi speaks to Iran president, calls for ‘immediate de-escalation’
3:15 PM IST, June 22US crossed a 'very big red line', says Iran
3:14 PM IST, June 22US showed they have no respect for international law, says Iran
3:11 PM IST, June 22Iran says US 'betrayed diplomacy, negotiations'
3:10 PM IST, June 22Irrelevant to ask Iran to return to diplomacy, says foreign minister
3:05 PM IST, June 22Strike-hit Isfahan nuke site contained no or small nuclear material, says IAEA
3:01 PM IST, June 22Trump has betrayed not just Iran, but his own nation, says Tehran
2:59 PM IST, June 22Iran condemns US strikes as 'violation of international law'
2:56 PM IST, June 22'Invaders' must now await responses, says Iran forces
2:52 PM IST, June 22US neither has initiative nor ability to escape consequences, says Iran forces
2:51 PM IST, June 22US placed itself at 'front line of aggression', says Iran

Placards are laid on the ground as demonstrators protest against the United States joining with Israel in attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities

Iran Israel war news highlights: As the Israel-Iran conflict rages on, the United States has now joined in on strikes against Iran and targeted three nuclear sites in the region. Speaking at the White House, Trump called the strikes a "spectacular success" and warned of "greater force" if Iran chooses to retaliate. As per the US president, the nuclear sites of Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow were targeted....Read More

Israel thanked Trump and the US for making the Middle East a "safer place" after its strikes against Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu further stated that Israel was informed in advance of the US' strikes on Iran. In response to the US attack, Iran launched a barrage of missiles towards Israel, which have injured several people across the state.

Meanwhile, the death toll from the conflict has now crossed 400 in Iran, with the Iranian health ministry reporting 430 deaths. Health officials have further stated that over 3,500 people have been injured due to Israeli strikes and attacks in the region. In Israel, authorities have reported at least 24 deaths since the escalation of the conflict last week.

The conflict between Israel and Iran escalated after Israel's military strikes under 'Operation Rising Lion', which targeted Iranian nuclear and military sites. In response, Iran has launched several drone attacks against Israel and continues to do so as the conflict enters its second week.

Iran Israel war | Latest developments here -

The US has joined Israel's attack on Iran and struck three nuclear sites in Iran. US President Donald Trump confirmed these strikes on Truth Social.
Israeli PM Netanyahu thanked Trump for his actions against Iran and stated that Israel was in coordination with the US regarding the strikes on Iran.
Iran has condemned the attack and labelled it as a "grave violation of the UN charter and international law." Tehran has also called for an emergency UNSC meeting regarding the strikes.
Iranian officials have confirmed the attacks on the Isfahan, Natanz and Fordow nuclear sites. However, they have told state TV that the US strikes caused “little to no damage” as the materials had been evacuated from the sites in advance.

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Key developments -

The UNSC held an emergency meeting regarding US' strikes against Iran on Sunday. The meeting was called after a request was filed by the Iranian government.
The US has issued a worldwide caution alert for Americans across the world after tensions escalate due to Operation Midnight Hammer.
Israel stated it struck fresh military targets in Iran as the conflict between these two nations continue.