Iran warned it would target Israel’s Dimona reactor and US regional bases if the war expands, as Washington moves B-2 bombers to Guam and secret diplomacy collapses.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, the death toll rises and the hunger crisis in Gaza deepens amid a relentless Israeli aid blockade.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 55,959 and injured 131,242 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.
Satellite imagery confirms that the United States did directly target the location of Fordow's underground enrichment halls. (Photo: video grab)
Iran Downs 4 Israeli Drones Over Fars Province
IRANIAN MEDIA: Fars news agency reported that air defenses shot down four Israeli drones in the city of Fars.
Sun, Jun 22, 9:12 PM (Palestine Time)
Israel: We’ll Accept Ceasefire Tomorrow if Khamenei Declares It
YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Israeli officials stated they would agree to a ceasefire as early as tomorrow if Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei explicitly calls for it.
Sun, Jun 22, 9:12 PM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Broadcaster: We’re Still Far From Destroying Iran’s Nuclear Program
ISRAELI MEDIA: Kan News reported that Israeli officials admit that despite causing massive damage, they are “still far from destroying Iran’s nuclear capabilities.” They aim to wrap up military operations within days following the US-led strike.
Sun, Jun 22, 9:12 PM (Palestine Time)
Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz amid Direct War with US and Israel
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Tensions in the Gulf reached a critical point on Sunday as Iranian lawmakers and military officials signaled serious intentions to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint, amid direct military confrontation with the United States and Israel.
According to Iranian media, the Iranian Parliament has approved a proposal to shut the strait, pending the final approval of the Supreme National Security Council.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:06 PM (Palestine Time)
Israel to Allow Limited Outbound Flights Starting Tomorrow
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s transportation minister announced that outbound flights will resume starting tomorrow, with a strict cap of 50 passengers per flight.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:06 PM (Palestine Time)
Israel Reports 24 Killed, Over 1,200 Injured in Iran War
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli emergency services said 1,213 Israelis have been wounded since the start of the war with Iran. The toll includes 24 dead, 16 seriously injured, 27 moderately, and the rest lightly.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:06 PM (Palestine Time)
Netanyahu Gives ‘Thanksgiving Prayer’ at Western Wall
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 7 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—wanted by the ICC—entered the Al-Aqsa compound and prayed at the Western Wall “to thank God for helping achieve complete victory over Iran and its proxies” following the US strike.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:06 PM (Palestine Time)
US Warns of Potential Attacks on Its Interests Abroad
US STATE DEPARTMENT: The State Department warned that anti-US sentiment may trigger actions against American or Western interests, particularly in Turkey. It also ordered the departure of non-essential family members from the US embassy in Lebanon.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:06 PM (Palestine Time)
Rubio Urges China to Pressure Iran Over Strait of Hormuz
US MEDIA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to pressure Iran not to close the Strait of Hormuz.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:45 PM (Palestine Time)
The Iran Attack: A War for the Future of the Middle East and Palestine
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Trump seems ready to go. He prefers Netanyahu’s lies to the findings of his own intelligence network, as summarized by Tulsi Gabbard, that Iran is not developing a nuclear weapon. Not that the attack on Iran is about nuclear weaponry anyway, but rather Israel seeking the destruction of a state standing in the way of its full regional hegemony.
Read the latest article by Professor Jeremy Salt.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:30 PM (Palestine Time)
NBC: Next 48 Hours Cause “Grave Concern”
NBC NEWS: Senior Pentagon and White House officials voiced serious concern about the next 48 hours. The scope and targets of an expected Iranian response remain unknown. Officials say it’s unclear whether Iran might strike US assets overseas or on American soil.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:30 PM (Palestine Time)
Mass Exodus: Israelis Rush to Leave the Country
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli airline Israir’s booking platform crashed minutes after going live, overwhelmed by a flood of Israelis trying to book flights abroad amid fears of imminent Iranian retaliation.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:30 PM (Palestine Time)
37 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza Today
AL-JAZEERA: Hospital sources in Gaza report that 37 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since dawn, including 8 people who were waiting for humanitarian aid.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:30 PM (Palestine Time)
Al-Qassam Brigades Target Israeli Forces in Gaza City
AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The Al-Qassam Brigades said they shelled Israeli forces stationed on Jabal al-Muntar, east of Shuja’iyya in Gaza City, with two volleys of heavy mortar fire.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:30 PM (Palestine Time)
Al-Qassam Snipes Israeli Soldier in Eastern Shuja'iyya
AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The Al-Qassam Brigades announced that one of its snipers killed an Israeli soldier positioned on Jabal al-Muntar, east of the Sheja’iyya neighborhood.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:35 PM (Palestine Time)
Iran Condemns US, Israel’s Nuclear Facility Attack, Calls for Urgent UN Session
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the recent attack by the United States and Israel on Iran’s nuclear facilities, stating that they have crossed a major red line, making it increasingly difficult to return to negotiations.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:35 PM (Palestine Time)
Rubio: “Not a War on Iran”
US MEDIA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the operation was not a war on Iran, nor aimed at regime change. He warned Tehran against retaliation, calling it “the biggest mistake it could make,” and added that the US remains open to talks.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:35 PM (Palestine Time)
VP Vance: Fordow Was the Primary Target
US MEDIA: Vice President J.D. Vance told ABC the goal was to destroy Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, claiming the strike caused “significant damage.”
Sun, Jun 22, 5:35 PM (Palestine Time)
Medvedev: Countries Ready to Arm Iran with Nukes
TRT: Senior Russian official Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday claimed that several countries are prepared to directly supply Iran with nuclear weapons, following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
“A number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their nuclear weapons,” Medvedev, deputy chairperson of Russia’s Security Council, said in a statement posted on Telegram.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:35 PM (Palestine Time)
Israel: Massive Strikes across Iran
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military said 30 warplanes struck dozens of targets—including missile and drone sites—in Isfahan, Ahvaz, Bushehr, and for the first time, Yazd.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:35 PM (Palestine Time)
Iran Threatens “Surprise Operations”
FARS NEWS: Sources say Iran is preparing surprise operations against Israel, and that US involvement won’t stop Tehran from pursuing its strategic objective: the elimination of the “Zionist base.”
Sun, Jun 22, 5:35 PM (Palestine Time)
FT: Israel Leaning Toward Ceasefire
FINANCIAL TIMES: Israeli officials reportedly want to halt the strikes on Iran now that US attacks have significantly damaged its nuclear infrastructure, depending on Iran’s response.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:35 PM (Palestine Time)
Iran Arrests More Suspected Spies
IRANIAN AUTHORITIES: Iran’s judiciary said three individuals, including a European national, were arrested in Kermanshah for espionage. Four others were detained for planning terrorist operations in Tehran.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:35 PM (Palestine Time)
AP: B-2s Flew Over Israel, Jordan, Iraq
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Flight path maps reveal US B-2 bombers flew over Israel, Jordan, and Iraq before reaching their targets in Iran.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:35 PM (Palestine Time)
Israel’s War Bill: 12 Billion Shekels in a Week
ISRAEL’S CHANNEL 12: Israel’s war with Iran cost over 12 billion shekels in a week—5B on defense, 3B on air missions. Interceptor costs: Arrow ($1M), David’s Sling ($700K), Iron Dome ($300K) per missile.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:35 PM (Palestine Time)
Iran FM: White House Is Under Netanyahu’s Control
IRANIAN FM: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denounced the US strikes as a war crime and ruled out dialogue until Israeli attacks cease, warning the conflict could escalate beyond the region.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)
Gaza Death Toll Nears 56,000 as Israeli Attacks Continue
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: At least 51 Palestinians were killed and 104 wounded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 55,959 and injuries to 131,242 since October 7, 2023.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)
29 Palestinians Killed Today, Including 6 Waiting for Aid
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: 29 more Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire since dawn today, six of them while waiting at an aid distribution center.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)
Saraya Al-Quds Shells Israeli Forces in Gaza City
ISLAMIC JIHAD: The armed wing of Islamic Jihad said it shelled a concentration of Israeli soldiers and vehicles near Jabal al-Muntar, Gaza City, using heavy mortars.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)
Six Killed Near Rafah Aid Center
AL-JAZEERA: Six Palestinians were shot dead near a food aid point northwest of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)
CBS: US Used B-2 Bombers and Tomahawks in Iran Strike
CBS NEWS: Citing US defense sources, CBS reports the Fordow facility was struck with three B-2 bombers, each carrying two bunker-buster bombs. Natanz and Isfahan were reportedly hit by Tomahawk missiles launched from submarines.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)
Explosions in Bushehr, Strikes on Camp and Power Station in Yazd
NOOR NEWS: Loud explosions were reported in Bushehr. In Yazd, airstrikes hit a military camp and a power station. Air defenses were activated in Damavand, east of Tehran.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)
Pezeshkian: US Is Root Cause of Zionist Aggression
IRNA: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the US intervened due to Israel’s incapacity to act alone, calling the American role the real source of escalating hostilities. “This morning’s attack on Israel was a response to Washington’s aggression,” he added.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)
Iran's Red Crescent: 3 Dead, 29 Injured Among Medical Teams
IRAN RED CRESCENT: Three Red Crescent staff were killed and 29 injured across Tehran and East Azerbaijan since the US-Israeli campaign began.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)
France, UAE, and Kuwait Urge De-escalation
AL-JAZEERA: France and the UAE called for restraint and an immediate halt to hostilities. Kuwait condemned the US-led strikes as a violation of Iranian sovereignty and international law.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)
IRGC Commander: ‘Israel Will Not Enjoy Peace’
IRGC: The IRGC vowed continued aerospace operations, stating that Israel “will not enjoy peace.” Iranian officials emphasized that the nuclear program cannot be destroyed by military force.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:41 PM (Palestine Time)
Al Jazeera: Satellite Images Show Severe Damage to Fordow Entrances
AL JAZEERA: Exclusive satellite imagery shows collapsed tunnel entrances and large craters at the Fordow nuclear site, confirming heavy bombardment by US forces.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:40 PM (Palestine Time)
Gaza Faces Famine: Lazzarini Warns of Starvation as World Kitchen Restarts Aid
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini confirmed on Saturday that two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are facing severe hunger, accusing Israel of using food as a weapon to dehumanize them.
The World Central Kitchen, meanwhile, resumed its operations in Gaza after a 12-week hiatus.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:22 PM (Palestine Time)
FlightRadar: Airlines Reroute to Avoid Middle East Airspace
FLIGHTRADAR24: Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, commercial airlines are rerouting to avoid Iranian, Iraqi, Syrian, and Israeli airspace, diverting north and south of the conflict zone.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:22 PM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Army: US Coordinated Nuclear Strike with Us, Raids on Isfahan Continue
ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: The Israeli military confirmed ongoing operations inside Iran, saying the US coordinated its nuclear facility strike with Israel. Israeli jets reportedly struck the Isfahan nuclear site multiple times, aiming to “neutralize existential threats.”
Sun, Jun 22, 1:22 PM (Palestine Time)
Satellite Images Show Damage to Fordow Nuclear Site
AP: AP reports satellite imagery shows damage to entrances of Iran’s Fordow underground nuclear facility following US airstrikes.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:22 PM (Palestine Time)
Araghchi Condemns US ‘Brutal Attack’, Says Israel, US ‘Crossed Red Line’
IRNA: Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi denounced the US for “violating international law” and called the strike on nuclear sites “a blow to diplomacy.” He said Iran reserves the right to respond, adding: “Trump betrayed Iran for Israeli interests.”
Sun, Jun 22, 1:22 PM (Palestine Time)
IRGC: US Strike Was a ‘Criminal Act’, We Identified Launch Sites
FARS: The IRGC condemned the US strike as an illegal act coordinated with Israel and stated that Iranian systems have tracked the launch sites of attacking aircraft. “Operation True Promise 3 will continue,” the statement concluded.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:22 PM (Palestine Time)
Iran Arrests 53 Alleged Israeli Operatives in Fars Province
IRANIAN POLICE: Iranian authorities announced the arrest of 53 individuals accused of using drones and photographing sensitive locations in Fars Province on behalf of Israel.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:22 PM (Palestine Time)
Senior Iranian Official: Threat to Khamenei Would End All Diplomacy
REUTERS: A senior Iranian official warned Reuters that any attempt to target Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would result in “a limitless response” and permanently end prospects for negotiations.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:22 PM (Palestine Time)
IRGC: Missile Arsenal Still Not Fully Deployed
TRUE PROMISE OPERATION SPOKESPERSON: The Iranian spokesperson revealed that only a portion of Iran’s missile capabilities has been used so far and that the Khaybar Shekan missile was deployed for the first time in the conflict.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:41 AM (Palestine Time)
Tehran Affirms Resilience Against American Aggression
IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian Foreign Ministry:
-We stand firmly resilient in the face of American military aggression and the crimes of the Zionist entity in defense of our security.
-Washington’s attack on our nuclear facilities reveals its complicity with the Zionist entity in planning and attacking us.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:38 AM (Palestine Time)
Pakistan Labels US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites a War Crime
AL-MAYADEEN: Pakistan’s Parliamentary Defense Committee Chairman today declared that the US attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran constitute a war crime.
Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that no increase in radiation levels was detected in the vicinity of the Iranian nuclear sites targeted by the American bombardment.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:35 AM (Palestine Time)
Iranian Source Reveals Targeted Israeli Sites
IRANIAN MEDIA: A spokesperson for the Iranian operation ‘True Promise 3’ stated that the missile attack targeted Ben Gurion Airport, biological research centers, and command and control centers.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:25 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Media: 30 Missiles Launched from Iran
ISRAELI MEDIA: Around 30 missiles were launched from Iran in two separate volleys.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:21 AM (Palestine Time)
IDF Spokesperson Requests Not to Publish or Share Information or Footage
ISRAELI MEDIA: Spokesperson for the Israeli army requested that no information or footage regarding the impact sites of Iranian missiles be published or shared.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:17 AM (Palestine Time)
Significant Damage to Israeli Sites from Iranian Bombardment
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel Hayom, citing the fire department, confirmed the destruction of several buildings in the coastal area, along with a damaged building in Dan and a vehicle near a building in the central region.
Meanwhile, Israeli Radio reported extensive damage in numerous locations where missiles landed in Greater Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Ness Ziona.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:10 AM (Palestine Time)
Additional Iranian Attack on Israel
LATEST UPDATES:
-Israeli Army: We have detected an additional missile attack from Iran.
-Israeli Radio: Missiles have directly fallen in the town of Ness Ziona south of Tel Aviv, and in Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, and the Carmel area in Haifa.
-Israeli Home Front Command: Air raid sirens are sounding again in wide areas in northern Israel.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:06 AM (Palestine Time)
Air Raid Sirens Sound in 400 Israeli Cities
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Home Front Command stated that air raid sirens sounded in 400 cities, extending from Haifa in the north, through Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, down to the Dead Sea.
Sun, Jun 22, 8:05 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Emergency Services: Missiles and Shrapnel Fall in 10 Locations
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli emergency services reported missiles and shrapnel falling in 10 locations across the Carmel area in Haifa, the northern coastal plain, and Greater Tel Aviv.
Israel Hayom added that Israeli civil defense teams are heading to over 10 sites.
Sun, Jun 22, 7:54 AM (Palestine Time)
Maariv: Heavy Volley of 40 Missiles Targeted Israel
ISRAELI MEDIA: Maariv newspaper reported that a heavy volley of 40 missiles was launched from Iran towards Israel.
Sun, Jun 22, 7:50 AM (Palestine Time)
Explosions Heard in Tel Aviv, Haifa
ISRAELI MEDIA: Sounds of explosions in Tel Aviv and Haifa shortly after the Israeli Home Front Command announced it had detected missiles heading towards Israel.
Sun, Jun 22, 7:47 AM (Palestine Time)
Iran Launches Missile Attack on Israel
ISRAELI MEDIA: Fars News Agency reported that missiles have been launched from Iran towards the Zionist entity.
This development follows US President Donald Trump’s earlier announcement that US forces had carried out a successful aerial attack on three nuclear facilities in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
Sun, Jun 22, 7:44 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Media: Air Raid Sirens Sound throughout Israel
ISRAELI MEDIA: Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Ashdod, and in northern towns.
Sun, Jun 22, 7:24 AM (Palestine Time)
Araghchi: This Morning's Events Have Dire Consequences
IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:
-Washington committed a grave violation of the United Nations Charter and international law by attacking our peaceful nuclear facilities.
-This morning’s events have dire consequences, and UN members should be concerned about this criminal behavior.
-We retain all options to defend our sovereignty and interests in accordance with the UN Charter, which permits self-defense.
Sun, Jun 22, 7:19 AM (Palestine Time)
Iranian MP Denies Damage to Fordow Facility
IRANIAN MEDIA: An Iranian Member of Parliament for Qom city stated that Fordow’s underground facilities sustained no damage, asserting that the extent of losses is not as US President Donald Trump has promoted.
Sun, Jun 22, 7:07 AM (Palestine Time)
Estimates Suggest Iran Will Renew Attacks on Israel Within Hours
ISRAELI MEDIA: Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported that assessments within the security establishment indicate Iran will renew its attacks on Israel in the coming hours.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:49 AM (Palestine Time)
Ritter: What Trump Did in Strikes in Iran is a Show
AL-MAYADEEN: Former Marine Corps officer Scott Ritter told Al Mayadeen that what Trump did with the strikes in Iran is a show.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:46 AM (Palestine Time)
Nancy Pelosi: President Trump Disregarded the Constitution
US MEDIA: House of Representatives member Nancy Pelosi:
-We demand answers regarding the operation that endangered American lives and destabilized the situation.
-President Trump disregarded the Constitution by unilaterally engaging our military without Congressional authorization.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:21 AM (Palestine Time)
No Danger Threatens Residents Near Targeted Nuclear Facilities
STATEMENT: The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization:
-There is no danger threatening residents living near the targeted nuclear facilities.
-We immediately conducted the necessary tests for potential radioactive contamination leaks in the vicinity of the targeted sites.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:18 AM (Palestine Time)
Israel Expects Continued Attacks on Iran
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 12 reported, citing an unnamed source, that assessments in Israel indicate the continuation of aerial attacks on Iran, following the American strike on its nuclear facilities.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:17 AM (Palestine Time)
Qom MP in Parliament: No Damage Recorded to Underground Facilities
IRANIAN MEDIA: Manan Raeisi, the Member of Parliament for Qom city in the Iranian Parliament, stated that no damage was recorded to underground facilities and no radiation is present.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:10 AM (Palestine Time)
Israel Airports Authority: Airspace Closed Due to Developments
ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israel Airports Authority stated that Israeli airspace is closed to aircraft landings and takeoffs due to the developments.
Sun, Jun 22, 6:08 AM (Palestine Time)
Yemen: Aggression against Iran Constitutes Flagrant Violation of International Laws
STATEMENT: The Political Bureau of Ansarallah in Yemen stated: “The aggression against Iran constitutes a flagrant violation of all international laws and covenants.”
Sun, Jun 22, 6:05 AM (Palestine Time)
Local Residents Near 'Fordow' Felt No Signs of a Major Explosion
IRANIAN MEDIA: Iran’s IRNA news agency reported that local residents near Fordow felt no signs of a major explosion.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:45 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Raid Targets Toumat Niha Heights
AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli occupation raid targeted the heights of Toumat Niha in south Lebanon.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:42 AM (Palestine Time)
No Danger Threatens Qom Residents and Its Outskirts
IRANIAN MEDIA: The Crisis Management Department in Qom Province stated that no danger threatens the residents of Qom city and its surrounding areas, following the United States’ announcement of an aerial attack on the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:38 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Media: Home Front Command Reverts to Emergency Status
ISRAELI MEDIA: The Home Front Command announced a reversal of all previously allowed relaxations, returning to an emergency status.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:34 AM (Palestine Time)
NASA Detected Thermal Event Near Fordow Half an Hour Before Strikes Announced
US MEDIA: The New York Times reported that NASA’s fire detection system observed a thermal event near Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility half an hour before the strikes
Sun, Jun 22, 5:24 AM (Palestine Time)
Guterres: What Happened is a Dangerous Escalation
STATEMENT: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres:
-I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today. This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security.
-There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control, with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world.
-I call on Member States to de-escalate and to uphold their obligations under the @UN Charter and other rules of international law.
-At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos.
-There is no military solution.
-The only path forward is diplomacy.
-The only hope is peace.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:11 AM (Palestine Time)
Trump: Future Attacks Will Be Larger If Iran Does Not Make Peace
STATEMENT: US President Donald Trump:
-Our forces launched major attacks on the facilities of Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
-The goal of the attacks was to destroy Iran’s enrichment capabilities.
-The strikes achieved remarkable military success.
-Iran must now make peace.
-Future attacks will be much larger if Iran does not make peace.
-Iran’s nuclear facilities have been destroyed.
-America’s goal was to destroy Iran’s uranium enrichment capabilities and prevent any nuclear threat.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:08 AM (Palestine Time)
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Condemns Attacks
IRANIAN MEDIA: The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization:
-The American enemy declared responsibility for the attack on sites supervised by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
-The assault occurred amidst indifference and even complicity from the International Atomic Energy Agency.
-We reassure the great Iranian nation that we will not allow the progress of this national industry to stop.
-We expect the international community to condemn the chaos based on jungle law and support Iran in achieving its legitimate rights.
Sun, Jun 22, 5:04 AM (Palestine Time)
Iraqi Security Forces Deploy Outside US Embassy in Baghdad
US MEDIA: CNN reported, citing two informed sources, that the United States has reduced the number of its additional diplomatic staff in Iraq.
The Washington Post also reported, citing an Iraqi security official, that Iraqi security forces have deployed outside the US Embassy in Baghdad.
Sun, Jun 22, 4:59 AM (Palestine Time)
Iranian Atomic Energy Agency: Attack on Our Nuclear Sites Violates International Law
STATEMENT: The Iranian Atomic Energy Agency:
-Nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan were attacked by enemies.
-The attack on nuclear sites violates international law.
Sun, Jun 22, 4:56 AM (Palestine Time)
Netanyahu: I Thank President Trump, and Strength Brings Peace
STATEMENT: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
-I thank President Trump, and strength brings peace.
-President Trump acted with great power.
-President Trump and America acted with much strength, and his bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities will change history.
-Strength comes first, then peace follows.
-Trump’s leadership has created a historic moment that can help guide the Middle East and beyond towards a future of prosperity and peace.
Sun, Jun 22, 4:20 AM (Palestine Time)
Advisor to Iranian Parliament Speaker: Nuclear Sites Were Evacuated Long Ago
IRANIAN MEDIA: The strategic advisor to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament stated that the nuclear sites were evacuated a long time ago.
Sun, Jun 22, 4:18 AM (Palestine Time)
Initial Iranian Statements Contradict Trump's Announcement
AL-MAYADEEN: Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in Iran reported that initial Iranian statements contradict what Trump announced, stating that the strikes targeted the entrances and the periphery of the nuclear facilities.
Sun, Jun 22, 4:16 AM (Palestine Time)
CBS: Washington Informed Tehran That Strikes Are All US Plans
US MEDIA: CBS, citing sources, reported:
-The United States engaged in diplomatic contact with Iran to inform it that the strikes represent the entirety of American plans.
-The United States engaged in diplomatic contact with Iran to inform it that it does not seek regime change.
Sun, Jun 22, 4:14 AM (Palestine Time)
IRNA: Bombed Nuclear Sites Contain No Radioactive Materials
IRANIAN MEDIA: Iran’s IRNA news agency stated that the nuclear sites bombed by the United States “do not contain materials that could cause radiation.”
Sun, Jun 22, 4:07 AM (Palestine Time)
'Iran Had Evacuated These Sites and We State Frankly There Are No Materials in Them'
IRANIAN MEDIA: The Deputy Political Director of the Iranian Broadcasting Authority stated: “Iran had evacuated these sites, and we state frankly that there are no materials in them.”
Sun, Jun 22, 4:05 AM (Palestine Time)
Israel's Home Front Command: Instructions Reinstated to 'Maximum Strictness'
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Home Front Command leadership has decided to reinstate instructions to “maximum strictness” following the American strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The Israeli military also announced that the Defense Minister has decided to implement changes in the Home Front Command’s protection policy.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:30 AM (Palestine Time)
Netanyahu's Meeting with Security and Military Leadership Continues
ISRAELI MEDIA: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with security and military leadership “is still ongoing.”
Sun, Jun 22, 3:30 AM (Palestine Time)
Fox News: Fordow Entrances Targeted with Two Bombs
US NEWS: Fox News, citing an unnamed source, reported that the two entrances to the Fordow facility were targeted with two bombs during the American aerial attack.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:18 AM (Palestine Time)
Trump to Address Americans Tonight
US MEDIA: The New York Times reported, citing the White House, that President Donald Trump is expected to address Americans tonight.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:15 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Official: Powerful Blow Dealt to Iran's Nuclear Program
ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 14 reported an Israeli official as saying that “a powerful blow” was dealt to Iran’s nuclear program, leading to extensive destruction of sites prepared for nuclear weapons manufacturing.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:12 AM (Palestine Time)
US Official: B-2 Bombers Used in Attacks on Nuclear Sites
US MEDIA: A US official told Reuters that American B-2 bombers were used in the attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:09 AM (Palestine Time)
Trump Administration Notified Israel in Advance of US Strike in Iran
US MEDIA: Axios, citing an Israeli official, reported that the Trump administration had previously informed Israel of the US strike in Iran.
Sun, Jun 22, 3:01 AM (Palestine Time)
Trump: We Carried Out a Successful Attack on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan Sites
DONALD TRUMP (Truth Social): “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Sun, Jun 22, 2:05 AM (Palestine Time)
US State Department: 70 Americans Evacuated from Tel Aviv by Air
US MEDIA: CNN reported, citing a US State Department official, that around 70 Americans were evacuated by air from Tel Aviv to Athens on Saturday.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:57 AM (Palestine Time)
Air Defense Intercepts Hostile Objects in Qom City
IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian media reported that Iranian air defense intercepted hostile objects in the city of Qom, south of the capital Tehran.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:54 AM (Palestine Time)
Explosions Heard East of Tehran and in Tabriz City
IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in eastern Tehran and in the city of Tabriz. Air defense systems were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:52 AM (Palestine Time)
Two Killed and Wounded in Drone Strike on Displaced Persons' Tent in Al-Mawasi
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A source at the Nasser Medical Complex reported that two Palestinians were killed and others wounded in an Israeli drone strike on a tent sheltering displaced people in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:52 AM (Palestine Time)
Continuous Artillery Shelling North and South of Khan Yunis
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local Palestinian sources reported continuous artillery shelling targeting the northern and southern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:49 AM (Palestine Time)
Milk Ban Threatens Thousands of Children's Lives in Gaza
AL-JAZEERA: Warnings from the Palestinian Ministry of Health are escalating parental anxiety in Gaza, where neither regular nor therapeutic milk is available in the Strip’s hospitals. This dire situation is a direct result of the Israeli occupation preventing the entry of any milk shipments for nearly four months.
Al Jazeera Net has documented several cases of malnutrition at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir Al-Balah and Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis. Dr. Ahmed Al-Farra stated that milk formulated for different stages of infant development is now completely missing.
This poses a real and immediate danger that could claim the lives of thousands of children, unless specialized international organizations and bodies intervene to pressure Israel to open the crossings and allow milk to enter rapidly, within a matter of hours.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:46 AM (Palestine Time)
Khamenei: Palestine is a Central Issue
IRANIAN MEDIA: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, stated that Palestine is a central issue for us and that the victory of the Palestinians is certain.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:44 AM (Palestine Time)
New Iranian Attack on Israel
IRANIAN MEDIA: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the launch of a large wave of drones and missiles targeting strategic locations inside Israel from north to south.
The Israeli Home Front Command reported that sirens blared across northern Israel and the southern Golan Heights due to suspected drone infiltration.
The Israeli military stated that it intercepted a drone launched from the east towards Israel.
Sun, Jun 22, 1:39 AM (Palestine Time)
Iranian Government: Negotiations Will Be Futile If Attacks Continue
US MEDIA: Spokesperson for the Iranian government told CNN:
“Our forces are prepared to prevent attacks and for legitimate self-defense. Negotiations will be futile if attacks continue, and we will discuss the matter once they stop.”
Sun, Jun 22, 12:18 AM (Palestine Time)
IRGC Launches Wave 19 of 'True Promise 3' Drone Attacks
IRIB: Iran’s state broadcaster announced the beginning of the 19th wave of Operation “True Promise 3.” The IRGC confirmed the new wave involves a large number of drones targeting northern and southern parts of occupied Palestine.
Sun, Jun 22, 12:18 AM (Palestine Time)
Iran Warns: Supplying Israel with Military Equipment Is Participation in War
IRANIAN MEDIA: A spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command warned that sending military equipment to Israel constitutes direct participation in the aggression.
Sat, Jun 21, 11:54 PM (Palestine Time)
IAEA: Israeli Strike Hits Isfahan Nuclear Complex for Second Time
IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that Israel has struck a nuclear complex in Isfahan for the second time since the beginning of the war.
Sat, Jun 21, 11:54 PM (Palestine Time)
Iranian Spokesman to Israelis: 'Flee Netanyahu’s Quagmire'
IRANIAN MEDIA: The spokesperson for Iran’s “True Promise 3” operation warned Israeli civilians to flee, declaring, “Your death is inevitable.”
Sat, Jun 21, 11:54 PM (Palestine Time)
Iran Arrests Two Mossad Agents in Separate Provinces
IRANIAN MEDIA: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the arrest of a Mossad agent in Mazandaran with espionage tools. Another individual was detained in Tabriz for allegedly sharing classified information with foreign contacts.
Sat, Jun 21, 11:49 PM (Palestine Time)
US Seeks Talks, Iran Threatens Dimona as Ansarallah Warns Washington
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran warned it would target Israel’s Dimona reactor and US regional bases if the war expands, as Washington moves B-2 bombers to Guam and secret diplomacy collapses.
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00 PM (Palestine Time)
Iranian FM Araghchi: US Is a Party to Israeli Aggression
IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the United States has been involved in Israel’s war on Iran from the start. “Any potential US participation in the Israeli aggression will have serious consequences for all,” he warned. Araghchi added that diplomacy could be reactivated only after Israeli attacks stop: “We cannot negotiate while our people are under bombardment.”
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00 PM (Palestine Time)
Iran Nuclear Chief: Program to Accelerate After Israeli Attacks
IRANIAN MEDIA: The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization announced that Iran’s nuclear industry will develop “faster and more intensively” in response to Israeli strikes.
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00 PM (Palestine Time)
CNN: No B-2 Strike Orders Against Iran Yet
CNN: A Pentagon official confirmed to CNN that no orders have been issued to deploy B-2 bombers in a strike against Iran.
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00 PM (Palestine Time)
Tasnim: Iranian Air Defenses Successfully Repelling Attacks
TASNIM: Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that air defenses in Bandar Abbas are successfully repelling incoming hostile attacks.
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