Nationwide Missile Barrage Hits Israel as Tehran Burns: Direct Strike on Synagogue, No Casualties Reported

Update (7:55 PM IL):

A fresh missile barrage launched by Iran or its proxies has struck multiple regions across Israel, with impacts reported in both the northern and southern districts. One rocket directly hit a synagogue—miraculously, no injuries occurred. The Home Front Command has now lifted shelter requirements but strongly advises all citizens to stay close to protected zones.

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Update (7:45 PM IL):

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion has entered an unprecedented phase. The Israeli Air Force eliminated Iran’s top intelligence commander, Mohammad Kazemi, and his deputy Hassan Mohaghegh in a direct airstrike on the IRGC Intelligence Organization’s HQ in central Tehran.

Simultaneously, Israel struck a refueling aircraft at Mashhad Airport—2,300 kilometers from Israeli airspace—marking the most distant attack since the conflict began.

Over 14 Iranian nuclear scientists have been assassinated, including some by car bombs, and multiple military facilities were obliterated across Tehran. Explosions from five separate IEDs were reported inside the capital.

The Mossad is rumored to be operating on foot in the city, allegedly hunting senior regime figures.

At home, two Israeli Jews were arrested for spying for Iran.

Meanwhile, PM Netanyahu confirmed the destruction of key uranium enrichment sites in Natanz and Isfahan. As the civilian death toll mounts in both countries, Iran’s regime is under visible stress.

The president’s advisor canceled a CNN interview, shops in Tehran are emptying, and Russia has begun evacuating its citizens.

Israel’s NSA Chief warned, “Their oil fields are now legitimate targets.” Despite international concern, Israel shows no signs of slowing down.

(Update – 18:10 Israel time): Israeli Air Force Strikes Iranian Refueling Aircraft in Mashhad, 2,300 Kilometers from Israel

In the farthest-reaching strike since the beginning of Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli Air Force reportedly targeted and destroyed an Iranian aerial refueling aircraft stationed at Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran — approximately 2,300 kilometers from Israeli territory.

Military officials say the attack is part of a broader effort to achieve full aerial superiority across Iranian airspace, crippling the regime’s ability to sustain long-range air operations or transfer military assets internally.

(Update – 17:37 Israel time): Israel Arrests Two Jewish Citizens Suspected of Spying for Iran During Wartime

In a joint statement from the Israel Police and the Shin Bet security agency, authorities confirmed that two Jewish Israeli citizens were arrested in recent days on suspicion of carrying out missions on behalf of Iran.

The arrests were made by Shin Bet operatives and elite Yamam counterterror units, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Islamic Republic. The suspects are believed to have engaged in activities directed by Iranian intelligence, though officials have not yet released further details regarding the nature of the assignments.

Security officials emphasized that even during a time of open military conflict, Iranian efforts to recruit and activate internal assets continue — and will be met with swift and uncompromising action.

Putin Called Trump at Iran’s Request — and Delivered a Dire Warning to Khamenei

Reports say Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned Donald Trump on behalf of Iran. Trump made his position clear: he would not intervene to stop Israel’s offensive.

According to diplomatic sources, the Kremlin’s move came after Iranian leaders, facing escalating Israeli strikes and internal chaos, asked Moscow to mediate through the former U.S. president.

Following the call, Putin reportedly conveyed a stark message to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei: the regime is at serious risk and must enter immediate negotiations. In parallel, he ordered the evacuation of Russian diplomatic staff from Tehran.

The reported developments signal rising panic in Tehran — and suggest Moscow may now be distancing itself from the embattled Iranian regime.

(Update – 17:30 Israel time): The escalation has reached new heights. Israeli forces reportedly struck the headquarters of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence in Tehran, a symbolic and strategic nerve center of the regime. At the same time, senior defense official Reza Mosavarini, head of the Ministry of Defense’s research division and a high-ranking IRGC officer, was reportedly killed in a targeted strike.

Israel’s President declared that the operation aims to “reshape the Middle East,” signaling a long-term strategic shift, not just retaliation. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister canceled a scheduled CNN interview, unable to maintain diplomatic messaging amid chaos in Tehran. Opposition media continues to circulate a now-viral photo of Prime Minister Netanyahu calmly visiting a missile strike site in Bat Yam, contrasting sharply with Ayatollah Khamenei reportedly hiding in a bunker.

On the regional front, Iraq has deployed Russian-made Pantsir air defense systems in the Maysan province at Iran’s request. US President Trump announced he is open to Russian President Vladimir Putin mediating between Israel and Iran. As missile strikes continue, smoke plumes rise over Tehran from multiple angles, and Israel operates freely over the capital in broad daylight—the message from Jerusalem is clear: no target is off-limits.

(Update – 17:18 Israel time):

Israeli airstrikes have reportedly targeted the headquarters of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence in Tehran, marking yet another blow to the core infrastructure of the Islamic Republic. The facility is considered a strategic nerve center for internal surveillance, foreign espionage, and regime protection.

(Update – 17:12 Israel time):

Reuters: At Least 14 Iranian Nuclear Scientists Killed in Israeli Strikes, Including via Car Bombs

(Update – 17:00 Israel time): Photo of Netanyahu at Missile Strike Site Goes Viral in Arab and Iranian Opposition Media

A photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting the missile impact site in Bat Yam is now making waves across Arab networks and Iranian opposition channels. One prominent Iranian opposition outlet posted the image with the following caption in Farsi:

Translation: “A photo of Benjamin Netanyahu visiting the site hit by the Islamic Republic’s missile in Bat Yam. Have the people of Iran ever seen any of their leaders do the same?”

The implicit contrast is striking. While Iran’s Supreme Leader reportedly remains hidden in a secure bunker, fearful of assassination, Israel’s Prime Minister, a top target for Iran and multiple terror groups, walks openly and defiantly at a missile impact site in broad daylight.

The visual is fast becoming a symbol of leadership under fire, and of the stark differences between the two regimes. As one Israeli official put it: "One hides. One leads."

(Update – 17:00 Israel time): Iranian State Media: Five Explosive Devices Detonated in Tehran

Iran’s official IRNA news agency reports that five explosive devices detonated moments ago in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The nature of the blasts has not yet been confirmed, whether airstrikes, sabotage, or internal attacks, but the explosions occurred in rapid succession and have added to the growing chaos in the city.

Reports: Israeli Strike on Iran’s Ministry of Justice in Tehran

(Update – 16:50 Israel time): President Trump: “There Will Be a Deal Between Israel and Iran, Just Like I Brokered Peace Before”

In a surprising public statement, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that Israel and Iran “need a deal and will make one,” comparing the current crisis to conflicts he claims to have resolved during his first term.

Drawing parallels to past diplomacy, Trump cited his involvement in diffusing tensions between India and Pakistan through U.S. trade leverage, and in preventing war between Serbia and Kosovo. He also credited himself for easing the Nile River dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia.

“Peace will come soon between Israel and Iran,” Trump declared, adding that “many meetings and conversations are already happening.” While offering no concrete details, the president claimed that he is “doing a lot and never gets credit,” but said the public understands.

Sources in Jerusalem and Washington have not confirmed the existence of formal negotiations, and Israeli officials have yet to respond publicly to Trump’s remarks. Still, his statement adds a new diplomatic layer to an unfolding military crisis and suggests the White House is angling to frame itself as the broker of a potential de-escalation.

(Update – 16:48 Israel time): Chaos in Tehran: Multiple car bombs reported detonating across the Iranian capital amid ongoing strikes and unrest.

(Update – 16:45 Israel time): Israeli defense officials now confirm that Tehran is being treated as an open battlefield, on par with Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut. A senior source told JFeed: “Tehran skies are now just like Beirut. The IDF is operating with unprecedented freedom over the Iranian capital.”

In the latest wave of strikes, the Israeli Air Force has reportedly targeted Karaj Airport and Imam Khomeini International Airport, west of Tehran, both of which are suspected of serving dual civilian and military purposes.

Meanwhile, the Iranian Oil Ministry headquarters in the Nejat-Alahi district was reportedly reduced to rubble, and two senior air defense commanders were killed in a strike near Arak, as part of Israel’s ongoing dismantling of Iran’s nuclear protection network.

With Russia evacuating its citizens by land, and Iran extending remote work orders for government employees until June 18, foreign and domestic instability are escalating in tandem.

On the Israeli side, government ministers have agreed to extend the Home Front’s emergency status until June 30, as Iran shifts tactics and for the first time launched missile strikes in broad daylight, a move Israeli sources are calling “desperate and reckless.”

The regional spiral continues — and no capital feels safe.

Central Israel came under intense missile fire this afternoon, with between 40 to 50 ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory in what appears to be another wave in Tehran’s escalating retaliation. Explosions were heard across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as air defense systems intercepted the majority of incoming threats.

According to Israeli authorities, no direct impacts or casualties have been reported so far. Interceptors were launched from multiple sites, including the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. Emergency services remain on alert, while residents are advised to stay in shelters until further notice from the Home Front Command.

Meanwhile, in Iran, Israel continues its most sustained and far-reaching air campaign in modern history. Strikes are ongoing across Tehran, where plumes of smoke are visible in nearly every direction. Among the sites reportedly targeted are nuclear facilities, IRGC command centers, missile stockpiles, and military research hubs.

A senior Israeli defense official described the offensive as a “relentless dismantling of Iran’s war machine.” Daylight strikes, rarely seen in previous conflicts, have signaled a new level of operational confidence from the Israeli Air Force.

In parallel, Iran is reportedly preparing for a broader counterattack. A senior source told Channel 12 that the Islamic Republic intends to intensify its response following the damage sustained in Tehran, Karaj, and Kermanshah.

This comes as U.S. forces in the region intercepted missiles over eastern Syria aimed at Israel, indicating growing regional involvement in the unfolding conflict.

With Iran's military infrastructure under sustained attack and Israel under continued threat from missile fire, the prospect of a broader regional war looms ever closer.

In a stunning escalation of Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, Israeli fighter jets carried out broad daylight strikes deep inside Tehran, marking a strategic and psychological shift in the ongoing war. Among the targets hit: nuclear weapons sites, IRGC strongholds, and drone facilities, with civilian panic spreading across the capital as smoke rose into the sky.

The Iranian regime is reeling. Iran's Air Force chief, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, and at least six other IRGC generals were confirmed killed. A nuclear scientist, identified as Dr. Bahkoui, was reportedly killed along with his family. Intelligence sources describe the current Israeli campaign as “systematic dismantling” of Iran’s military-industrial leadership.

According to internal opposition reports, civilians are fleeing Tehran en masse. Roads out of the city are jammed, fuel shortages are reported, and the regime has told citizens to shelter in mosques and metro tunnels, an admission that no real civil defense infrastructure exists.

Adding to the internal chaos, reports out of northwest Tehran describe gun battles between rival Iranian security forces. Some sources suggest fractures between Revolutionary Guard Sirens blared across northern and central Israel on Sunday afternoon after the IDF confirmed that missiles had been launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.

Sirens blared across northern and central Israel on Sunday afternoon after the IDF confirmed that missiles had been launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.

According to the military, Israel’s aerial defense systems are actively working to intercept the incoming threats. Authorities have urged the public to immediately enter protected spaces upon hearing alerts and remain there until officially cleared to exit.

The IDF emphasized that leaving a shelter is only allowed after a clear directive is issued and urged all citizens to follow the Home Front Command’s instructions for their safety.