Day 6: Intensified Airstrikes and Missile Exchanges Deepen Israel-Iran Conflict

LIVE UPDATES: Israel-Iran Conflict Developments – June 2025

Israeli attacks target Iran’s nuclear and military sites, including Natanz and IRGC facilities, while Iran’s regime launches hypersonic missiles at Israel, prompting evacuations and heightened U.S. military posturing.

Day 6: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Updated: 21:00 PM

• Reuters, Citing Trump: Trump declined to confirm whether the U.S. will strike Iran but stated it is “too late” for negotiations. He said, “There’s a big difference between now and a week ago. Nobody knows what I’m going to do.”
• Reuters, Citing Trump: Trump claimed Iran’s regime proposed visiting the White House for talks but provided no further details. He described Iran as “completely defenseless” with “no air defense whatsoever.”
• Statement by Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission: “The recent events have underlined in the increasing interlinkage between the conflicts in Europe on one hand and the Middle East on the other hand. Today the same type of Iranian designed and made drones and ballistic missiles are indiscriminately hitting cities in Ukraine and Israel. As such, these threats need to be addressed together. Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror. We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.”
• Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, together with the High Representative of the European Union: “E3 Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union reiterated their longstanding concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme which largely exceeds any credible civilian purpose, and Iran’s ongoing non-compliance with its legally binding safeguards obligations. They called on Iran to take decisive steps to return to negotiations and pave the way for a diplomatic solution. They further warned against an Iranian withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty. E3 Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union underscored their call to de-escalate and their commitment to contribute and to reach a negotiated solution to Iran’s nuclear programme.”
• State-run Tasnim News Agency: Remote work for Tehran’s government employees has been extended until June 23, 2025.

Updated: 16:00 PM

• State-run Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel: Multiple locations in Tehran’s District 3 were attacked by the enemy, with large smoke clouds visible in Lavasan and a sulfur smell detected in the air.
• State-run Tasnim News Agency: Zionists targeted the area around Payam Airport in another act of aggression.
• State-run Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel, 3:06 PM: Minutes ago, the Zionist regime attacked northeastern Tehran.
• Reuters: Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated that the Israeli Air Force destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s regime internal security agency.
• Reuters: Israeli attacks have inflicted significant damage on Tehran’s nuclear program, though assessing the full extent of the damage will take time.
• Reuters: Of three uranium enrichment plants, one was destroyed, and another was damaged. Nuclear technology related to bomb-making was also affected.
• Reuters: UN inspectors have been unable to access the sites since the attacks began.
• Reuters, Citing Interfax: Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister reported that Russia and the U.S. are in contact regarding the Iran-Israel conflict, according to Interfax on Wednesday.
• Financial Times: Insurance rates for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have risen by over 60% since the war began.
• EU Statement said that they are ready to mediate to find a solution to this crisis.
• Regime’s President Pezeshkian, During Cabinet Meeting: “If the people stand with us, no problem can endanger the country. Ministers should delegate necessary authority to their managers and deputies.”
• Regime’s Foreign Minister Araghchi: “The international community should urge the UN to hold the aggressor accountable.”
• Reuters, 18:32 CEST: Israel’s military reported that Iran launched missiles toward Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated via Telegram that defensive systems were activated to counter the threat, and civilians were directed to enter protected spaces and remain there until further notice.
• Reuters: Iran announced temporary internet access restrictions, citing a need to protect citizens’ lives and property from enemy threats, according to a communications ministry statement reported by Iranian media.
• Reuters: The Iranian Red Crescent denied that its building in Tehran was struck by an Israeli attack, clarifying that a nearby area was targeted. Earlier, Iranian media, including IRNA, had reported the strike hit a Red Crescent facility.
• Reuters, Citing Trump: When asked about Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s refusal to surrender, Trump responded, “I say, ‘Good luck.’” On the possibility of U.S. strikes on Iran, he said, “I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I’m going to do.” Trump added, “I can tell you this, that Iran’s got a lot of trouble and they want to negotiate. And I said, Why didn’t you negotiate with me before all this death and destruction?” He made these remarks while supervising the installation of two new flagpoles on the White House lawn.
• Reuters, Citing Trump: Trump declined to confirm whether the U.S. plans to strike Iran or its nuclear facilities, stating, “Nobody knows what I’m going to do.” He noted Iran had reached out for talks but said, “It’s very late to be talking. There’s a big difference between now and a week ago.” Trump claimed Iran proposed White House talks, without providing details, and described Iran as “totally defenseless” with “no air defense whatsoever.”
• Reuters, Citing U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: Hegseth told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the U.S. military is “prepared to execute” any decisions Trump makes regarding war or peace with Iran.

Updated: 13:00 PM

• State-run Nour News Website: An explosion rocked Tehran’s outskirts, with flames and smoke rising.
• CNN: A military official said Iran fired approximately 10 ballistic missiles toward Israel, most of which were intercepted.
• State-run Tasnim News Agency, Early Wednesday Morning: Iran conducted its 11th wave of missile attacks against Israel, with explosions reported in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Modi’in.
• Sky News, Wednesday Morning: The Israeli military announced it targeted Iran’s nuclear and missile facilities overnight.
• Sky News, Early Wednesday Morning: The Israeli military conducted a series of attacks across Tehran, with massive explosions shaking eastern Tehran.
• Reuters: The Israeli military reported targeting a centrifuge production center and several weapons manufacturing sites in Iran overnight.
• Al Arabiya, Citing Israeli Military: Israel targeted facilities at Parchin.
• Al Arabiya: The daily cost of Israel’s air defenses against missiles fired at the country is $285 million.
• Sky News, Citing Iranian Sources: The death toll in Iran from Israeli attacks has risen to 585, with 1,326 injured.
• U.S. State Department Spokesman: “As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues, President Trump has clearly stated that the Iranian regime must not acquire nuclear weapons.”
• Regime’s Former Economy Minister Ehsan Khandouzi: “Starting Wednesday, for 100 days, no oil tankers or LNG shipments should pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s approval. Any delay in implementing this means enduring more war within Iran’s borders. Trump’s battle must be ended with a combination of economy and security.”
• Israel’s Channel 12: In less than one hour on the sixth day of the war, approximately 25 missiles were fired from Iran toward Israel in two barrages. No casualties were reported, but several shrapnel pieces were identified in central and northern Israel.
• Regime’s Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel: Air defense activity reported in Dezful, Andimeshk, Parand, Robat Karim, and Rudehen in Tehran.
• Sky News: Severe explosions reported in Parand, Mehrshahr, and Karaj, as well as Kianabad and Kianpars in Ahvaz, early Wednesday due to Israeli attacks.
• Reuters: The IRGC claimed its Fattah missiles bypassed Israel’s air defenses, giving Iran “complete dominance” over Israeli airspace.
• CNN: A White House official said Trump and Netanyahu spoke by phone before the Situation Room meeting.
• Al Arabiya, Citing Israeli Military Statement: Israeli attacks after midnight Tuesday targeted multiple Tehran locations, including Mehrabad Airport, Tehran Refinery, Parchin facilities, and sites in Tabriz and Shiraz.
• Al Arabiya: The Khajir missile production complex in southeast Tehran and a special forces center were directly hit by Israeli airstrikes.
• Israel’s Channel 12: Israel bombed an IRGC-affiliated university.
• Israel’s Channel 12: A missile manufacturing plant near Tehran was attacked.
• Al Arabiya: If Iran’s missile attacks continue at the current volume, Israel could sustain defense for 10 to 12 days.
• Washington Post: The U.S. stance on joining the war has shifted, with Trump now seriously considering an attack on Iran.
• State-run Nour News Website, Citing Khamenei: “The terrorist Zionist entity must be dealt with severely.”
• Al Arabiya: An Iranian missile fell in the “Hasharon” region in central Israel.
• Al Arabiya, Citing Israel’s Emergency Services: No injuries were reported from the recent Iranian missile attack.
• Al Arabiya, Citing Israeli Media: Israeli Air Force jets are conducting strikes on targets deep within Iran.
• Israeli Military: Issued an evacuation warning for Tehran’s District 18, including the Fath Industrial Square near Mehrabad Airport.
• Regime’s Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel: Intense clashes between air defenses and Israeli drones continue in western Tehran.
• Regime’s Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel: Sounds of air defense engagements and five explosions were heard in the capital.
• Regime’s Chand Sanieh TelegramChannel: An explosion occurred near eastern Tehran.
• Regime’s Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel: The IRGC issued a warning for settlers in Tel Aviv’s Neve Tzedek area to evacuate.
• Regime’s Chand Sanieh Telegram Channel, Citing Israel’s Channel 12: An Iranian missile attack caused approximately 20 vehicles to burn in a parking lot in central Tel Aviv.
• Reuters: As the Israel-Iran war escalates, the U.S. is deploying fighter jets to the Middle East.
• Reuters, Citing Three U.S. Officials: The U.S. military is deploying additional fighter jets to the Middle East and expanding the presence of other warplanes to bolster U.S. forces in the region.
• Reuters, Citing One U.S. Official: The deployments include F-16, F-22, and F-35 fighter jets.
• CNN, Citing a Houthi Official: The Houthi group stated it will intervene to support Iran against Israel.
• Regime’s IRGC General Mousavi, Head of Armed Forces General Staff: “Operations conducted so far have been a warning for deterrence; punitive operations will be carried out soon.”

• Israeli Military: Announced airstrikes on a centrifuge production site and multiple weapons manufacturing facilities in Iran, including missile component plants, involving over 50 aircraft. A severe explosion was reported in eastern Tehran.
• IAEA Chief: Stated that centrifuges at Iran’s underground Natanz site were likely heavily damaged or destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.
• Regime’s IRGC: Announced the use of first-generation hypersonic “Fattah” missiles and warned Tel Aviv residents to evacuate ahead of a large-scale attack.
• Iranian Regime Reports: Israeli airstrikes targeted Imam Hussein University, a key IRGC command training center near eastern Tehran, with bright explosions near Khajir National Park and Sorkheh Hesar hills.
• Iranian Regime Reports: A powerful explosion occurred in Hakimiyeh, Tehranpars, with witnesses claiming Imam Hussein University was hit.
• Israeli Military: Reported new airstrikes on Tehran, with multiple explosions across the capital and near Karaj.
• Iranian Regime Reports: Simultaneous with Iranian missile attacks on Israel, explosions were heard in western Tehran and near Karaj.
• Videos showed Iranian regime missiles flying over Israeli cities, with Israeli air defenses responding.
• Israeli Military: Air raid sirens sounded in northern Israel due to airspace breaches, with a map of affected areas shared on social media.
• Israel announced earlier missile attack warnings but later allowed citizens to leave shelters.
• EL AL Israel Airlines: Will start flights on June 18 from Rome, Milan, Paris, Athens, and Larnaca to repatriate Israeli citizens. Flights from Israel remain suspended until June 23. Approximately 150,000 Israelis are abroad, with 50,000 seeking to return.
• U.S. Embassy in Israel: Will temporarily close from June 18 to 20 due to security concerns, with staff and families advised to shelter in place. Israel’s main airport and ports are closed, with no plans to evacuate U.S. citizens.
• UAE: Will not fine Iranians overstaying visas due to the Israel-Iran war. UAE flights to and from Iran are suspended until June 30.
• US President Donald Trump, scheduled to meet Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Asim Munir at the White House. Munir, considered Pakistan’s most powerful figure, held talks with Iranian military leaders before the conflict.
• US President Donald Trump Held an emergency White House meeting on whether the U.S. should join Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear program, with no consensus among advisors. Later spoke with Netanyahu by phone; details undisclosed.
• U.S. Military: Deployed refueling aircraft and F-35 jets to Europe. Bombers and F-35s took off from RAF Lakenheath, eastern England, amid speculation of U.S. involvement in the conflict.
• Legal Experts: Noted the U.S. president cannot declare war without Congressional approval but can order military action if national security is threatened. Some U.S. lawmakers are proposing bills to limit Trump’s authority to attack Iran without Congress.