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2025-06-22 Israel-Palestine-Jordan
Iranian - Israeli War News roundup for June 21st, 2025: nuke scientist and IRGC Paleo div chief toes up, IDF hits more drones, F-14s, Isfahan again; Iran shoots off ballistic missiles and drones
Israeli army attacks drone depots and military facility in Iran
[Regnum] The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attacked unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) depots and a military facility in Iran on the evening of June 21. This was reported by the army press service.

“The IDF is striking UAV depots and a military facility containing weapons in southwestern Iran in the Bandar Abbas area,” the Israeli military clarified on its Telegram channel.

Local residents and media reported the sounds of explosions and flashes from the fire.

As reported by Regnum News Agency, Iran began retaliatory strikes on Israel on the evening of June 13 after the IDF attacked the country. The parties continued to exchange strikes, and on June 15, Yemeni Houthis also struck Israel.

Russia has condemned Israel's attacks on Iran. President Vladimir Putin expressed concern about the conflict and Russia's readiness to undertake possible mediation efforts during talks with his American counterpart Donald Trump on June 14. The head of the White House also assessed the situation as very alarming. Then, on his social network Truth Social, the American leader wrote that he agreed with Putin and that the war between Iran and Israel must end.

The Israeli army launched a new series of strikes on Iran's missile infrastructure on the night of June 21. The attacked sites were located in the central part of the Islamic Republic. In turn, Iran also fired at Israeli territory at night.

More from regnum.ru
Iran's President Threatens More Crushing Strike in Response to Israeli Attacks
Tehran will respond with more devastating blows if Tel Aviv continues its attacks, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on June 21 during a telephone conversation with French leader Emmanuel Macron.

“If the Israeli regime continues its aggression, Tehran will give a more crushing and decisive response,” the Iranian president’s press service quotes him as saying.

In addition, Pezeshkian noted: Tehran is ready to hold talks to confirm the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, but does not intend to completely abandon it.

Earlier on June 21, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic Abbas Araghchi said that Iran will not leave the US intervention in the conflict with Israel unanswered.

According to the diplomat, US President Donald Trump could convince Tel Aviv to stop attacks on Iranian targets and end the conflict with one phone call. At the same time, the head of the White House himself said that he would not appeal to the Israeli side to stop the strikes on the republic.

Iran launched a large-scale military operation against Iran on the evening of June 13 under the pretext of eliminating the threat of nuclear weapons. The Israeli army struck Iranian territory, killing several leaders of Iran's military departments. Tehran responded by striking Israeli targets. The sides continue to exchange blows.

Regnum News Agency observer Alexander Shchegolev noted in his article: the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East has taught Iran that no concessions in matters of the nuclear program will guarantee its security, unlike the nuclear bomb itself, if it were to be created.

Even more from regnum.ru
Israel strikes nuclear facility in Iran's Isfahan - media
Israel has struck a nuclear facility in the Iranian city of Isfahan. This was reported by the Fars agency.

"A nuclear facility was attacked in Isfahan. There were no leaks of hazardous substances. There is nothing to worry about," the statement said.

According to the agency, the attack was carried out on the night of June 21. It is also specified that the attack was repelled by air defense systems.

As reported by the Regnum news agency, on the night of June 13, Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran under the pretext of eliminating the threat of nuclear weapons. The Israeli army struck Iranian territory, killing several heads of Iran's military departments. Tehran responded by striking Israeli targets.

On June 17, the Russian Foreign Ministry pointed out that Israel's illegal attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities were pushing the world toward a nuclear catastrophe. As noted in the statement by the Foreign Ministry, the threats to international security created by the Jewish state were unacceptable. Moscow called on the parties to resolve the conflict diplomatically.

All below from the Times of Israel:
Israel Times liveblog for 6/21: IDF says it destroyed 950 Iranian drones before they could be launched at Israel
Iran’s missile launching capacities heavily degraded by strikes over past week, army says * GHF: Gazans ‘desperately need more aid’ * Israeli airlines to offer limited seats on outgoing flights

Israel Times liveblog for 6/22: More than 10 impact sites as Iran launches missile barrages at Israel after US strikes
Trump: Fordo completely and totally obliterated * Iran warns US strikes ‘will have everlasting consequences,’’ * School canceled, gatherings banned nationwide following Iran strike — IDF

Trump indicates he’s disinclined to restrain Israel ‘when it’s winning’ against Iran
US president dismisses European effort to initiate talks, rejects his intel director’s assessment on nuclear breakout time, suggests Israel lacks the means to take out Fordo alone.

Postponing Maccabiah due to war, organizers want 2026 games to be ‘bigger than Olympics’
Delay of ‘Jewish Olympics’ that brings 8,000 competitors from 55 countries to Israel prompts sadness and pragmatic optimism: ‘We just hope the war is over quickly’

IDF hits Isfahan nuclear site for 2nd time; Iran fires 5 missiles in overnight barrage
Military says strikes intended to cause further damage to Iran’s nuclear program; Iranian media says no hazmat leak; debris from intercepted ballistic missile sparks central Israel fire

Iran’s Khamenei said to pick three potential successors as he hides in bunker
Supreme leader, 86, communicates via trusted aide, sources tell NYT; also selects replacements for any more military commanders killed by Israel; top brass told to stay underground

IDF strikes in Iran target drones, F-14 jets and missiles; UAV hits home in Beit She’an
Iranian Shahed-136 impact causes damage but no injuries; Iran confirms nuclear scientist killed in Friday attack

Sa’ar claims Iran op added 2-3 years to time it would take Tehran to get nuclear bomb
Foreign minister says regime change not one of Israel’s war aims, ‘for now, at least,’ and rejects negotiations with Islamic Republic: ‘All efforts at diplomacy have failed’

IRGC Palestinian division chief, an architect of Oct. 7, killed in overnight strike in Iran
Military says Saeed Izadi targeted in safe house in Qom; Quds Force official in charge of supplying weapons to proxies, drone unit commander killed in separate strikes
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