{"id":26762,"date":"2025-06-15T17:30:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T14:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/?p=26762"},"modified":"2025-06-15T21:32:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T18:32:04","slug":"rising-lion-day-3-carries-on-missile-launches-towards-israel-iaf-strikes-on-tehran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/rising-lion-day-3-carries-on-missile-launches-towards-israel-iaf-strikes-on-tehran\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising Lion Day 3 Carries On: Missile Launches  on Israel Continue, head of the IRGC Intelligence Division Eliminated"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Israeli Air Force launched a broad daylight strike wave on Tehran, with dozens of targets hit from the air. Iran\u2019s largest uranium enrichment site was struck by the IAF, located 1,500 kilometers from Israel. The facility had been used by the IRGC to advance Iran\u2019s nuclear weapons program.<\/p>\n<p>In the past 24 hours, 10 people were confirmed tragically killed from missile fire launched from Iran into Israel, bringing the total death toll since the beginning of Operation Rising Lion (<em>Am KaLavi<\/em>) to 13.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ongoing Updates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>19:13<\/strong> \u2013 Netanyahu confirms: We eliminated the head of the IRGC Intelligence Division\u2014and his deputy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:15<\/strong> \u2013 IDF Spokesperson: Approximately 2,300 kilometers away, the Air Force recently struck an Iranian refueling aircraft at Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran. The Air Force is working to achieve air superiority throughout Iran. This marks the most distant strike since the beginning of the operation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:48<\/strong> \u2013 the ISA (Shin Bet) and Yamam fighters arrested two Jewish Israeli citizens on suspicion of carrying out missions for Iran in recent days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:44<\/strong> \u2013 Trump: We are not currently involved in the war. But we might step in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:39<\/strong> \u2013 Watch footage of Home Front Command rescue operations<br \/>\nHome Front Command soldiers and officers continue operations at impact sites, conducting rescue and recovery efforts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26774\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26774\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-26774\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rescue-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rescue-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rescue-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rescue-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rescue.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rescue efforts | Photo: IDF Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26775\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26775\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-26775\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rescue1-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rescue1-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rescue1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rescue1-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rescue1.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26775\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rescue efforts | Photo: IDF Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The forces are using advanced equipment and technologies, working closely with emergency organizations and local authorities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1423\"><strong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1300\">17:33<\/strong> \u2013 U.S. President Donald Trump told ABC &#8220;it&#8217;s possible we could get involved [in the war].&#8221; Meanwhile, suicide UAVs struck buildings in Tehran.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1656\"><strong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1434\">17:28<\/strong> \u2013 The Israeli stock exchange closed with gains.<br data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\" \/>Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, addressing the market data from the Finance Ministry\u2019s operations room, stated: &#8220;This is proof of Israel\u2019s economic resilience even under fire.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1802\"><strong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1667\">17:01<\/strong> \u2013 According to a Reuters report, at least 14 Iranian nuclear scientists were killed in recent Israeli strikes, some in car explosions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1935\"><strong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1813\">16:55<\/strong> \u2013 IDF Spokesperson reports that most missiles launched from Iran were intercepted. No reports of impacts on Israeli soil.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2302\"><strong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1946\">16:49<\/strong> \u2013 U.S. President Donald Trump: &#8220;Iran and Israel should make a deal&#8221;<br data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2015\" \/>Trump wrote today on Truth Social:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2302\">&#8220;Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make, in that case by using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion, and sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders who were able to quickly make a decision and STOP! Also, during my first term, Serbia and Kosovo were going at it hot and heavy, as they have for many decades, and this long time conflict was ready to break out into WAR. I stopped it (Biden has hurt the longer term prospects with some very stupid decisions, but I will fix it, again!). Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River. There is peace, at least for now, because of my intervention, and it will stay that way! Likewise, we will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran! Many calls and meetings now taking place. I do a lot, and never get credit for anything, but that\u2019s OK, the PEOPLE understand. MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3044\"><strong data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2977\">16:28<\/strong> \u2013 Home Front Command: It is now permitted to exit protected spaces<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3226\"><strong data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3055\">16:20<\/strong> \u2013 Magen David Adom Spokesperson: Following the sirens that sounded in recent minutes, no reports have been received at the 101 emergency hotline of impacts or casualties.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3336\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3237\">16:19<\/strong> \u2013 The government approved the special situation on the home front to be extended until June 30.<\/p>\n<p><strong>16:07<\/strong> \u2013 The IDF identified a short time ago that missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel. Defense systems are working to intercept the threat.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26764\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26764\" style=\"width: 570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26764\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GtfLidaW8AAmOux.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GtfLidaW8AAmOux.jpg 570w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GtfLidaW8AAmOux-190x300.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Graphic | IDF Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>15:55<\/strong> \u2013 Home Front Command instructed all residents nationwide to remain near protected spaces: &#8220;Movement should be minimized, and gatherings avoided. Upon receiving an alert, enter the protected space and remain there until an official notice is given.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>15:47<\/strong> \u2013 According to Iranian media: casualties reported at the Tehran police building following a UAV strike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15:44<\/strong> \u2013 The body of one of the missing individuals was located at the direct impact site in Bat Yam. Efforts continue to locate three others still missing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15:41<\/strong> \u2013 Following alerts activated in the Jordan Valley region, the Air Force intercepted a UAV launched toward Israel. Alerts about rocket and missile fire were triggered due to concerns over interception debris.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15:32<\/strong> \u2013 Iranian reports: the Israeli Air Force launched a broad daylight strike wave on Tehran. Dozens of targets attacked from the air.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"\u05d8\u05d4\u05e8\u05df | \u05e9\u05d9\u05de\u05d5\u05e9 \u05dc\u05e4\u05d9 \u05e1\u05e2\u05d9\u05e3 27\u05d0 \u05dc\u05d7\u05d5\u05e7 \u05d6\u05db\u05d5\u05d9\u05d5\u05ea\u00a0\u05d9\u05d5\u05e6\u05e8\u05d9\u05dd\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SL_lHaFEkbA?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/reganews.co.il\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>15:28<\/strong> \u2013 Report: A loud explosion was heard in the suburbs of Tehran.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15:24<\/strong> \u2013 Maj. Gen. Avi Blot arrived at the Binyamin Regional Council and met with Council Head Israel Gantz. He praised the council\u2019s emergency preparedness and reported on reinforcements deployed in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The Binyamin Regional Council continues operating its emergency system around the clock since Friday at 3:00 AM. Division heads are working from council HQ to manage civil response in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The emergency system is led by Council Head Israel Gantz alongside the council\u2019s CEO Shuki Set and deputy heads. Dozens of municipal employees are working in emergency mode.<\/p>\n<p>During Shabbat, Central Command Commander Avi Blot visited the operations center and held a situational briefing with Gantz and IDF emergency and home front officials. Blot praised the council\u2019s emergency response, especially its real-time updates and immediate actions.<\/p>\n<p>Blot added that the IDF significantly reinforced its presence in recent days with reserve battalions and other units. A closure was imposed in the area, and approval was given to deploy military forces to local communities as needed.<\/p>\n<p>Council Head Gantz thanked the general and stated that the residents of Binyamin are showing exceptional resilience and wish to strengthen the government and military leadership. &#8220;We are praying for our forces&#8217; success all the way to victory over Iran, and over our enemies within our own borders.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>15:22<\/strong> \u2013 Sirens activated in the Jordan Valley due to suspicion of UAV infiltration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15:09<\/strong> \u2013 Iran in panic: regime to open metro stations as shelters<br \/>\nThe Iranian government spokesperson announced on state TV that starting Saturday night, Tehran\u2019s metro stations will operate around the clock as public shelters.<\/p>\n<p>Tehran City Council Head Mehdi Chamran said that since the city has no shelters, residents are forced to use tunnels and basements. &#8220;Unfortunately, in Tehran and other cities, we have no shelters,&#8221; Chamran told reporters Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We must now work to establish shelters; we can use the plans we previously had,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">WATCH where we struck in both Iran and Yemen:<\/p>\n<p>This is what the scale of our operational activity to eliminate Iran\u2019s influence across the region looks like: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5d9y1Ekwnh\">pic.twitter.com\/5d9y1Ekwnh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IDF\/status\/1934222120554217521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>15:07<\/strong> \u2013 Defense Minister Israel Katz posted an unusual statement on X: &#8220;Tehran will be treated like Beirut.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>14:41<\/strong> \u2013 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the impact site in Bat Yam: &#8220;Iran will pay a very heavy price for deliberately murdering civilians, women, and children&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the site of the missile strike in Bat Yam and stated: &#8220;I am here in Bat Yam with Home Front Command and rescue forces. On behalf of all the people of Israel, I express sorrow for the loss of life. Our hearts are with the families. It&#8217;s crucial to follow Home Front Command instructions\u2014those who did, and were in protected spaces, survived. Those who didn\u2019t, sadly, were harmed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are here because this is an existential war, which every Israeli now understands. Imagine what would happen if Iran had a nuclear weapon to drop on Israeli cities. Imagine if they had 20,000 such missiles\u2014not one, 20,000. This is an existential threat to Israel. That\u2019s why we launched a war of salvation against a double annihilation threat, and we\u2019re doing so powerfully. Our soldiers, our pilots are in Iran\u2019s skies. Iran will pay a very heavy price for deliberately murdering civilians, women, and children. We will both achieve our objectives and strike them with overwhelming force. They will feel our might.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Until then, and throughout this war, I ask you, the citizens of Israel, to heed the Home Front Command\u2019s instructions. It will save your lives. &#8216;And you shall greatly guard your souls&#8217; \u2013 guard your spirit, guard your body, guard your life \u2013 and together, with God\u2019s help, we will win. We are on the path to victory,\u201d Netanyahu concluded.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"\u05e8\u05d0\u05e9 \u05d4\u05de\u05de\u05e9\u05dc\u05d4 \u05d1\u05d6\u05d9\u05e8\u05ea \u05d4\u05e4\u05d2\u05d9\u05e2\u05d4 |  \u05d5\u05d9\u05d3\u05d0\u05d5: \u05e2\u05d5\u05de\u05e8 \u05de\u05d9\u05e8\u05d5\u05df\/ \u05dc\u05e2\u05f4\u05de, \u05e1\u05d0\u05d5\u05e0\u05d3: \u05d9\u05d7\u05d6\u05e7\u05d0\u05dc \u05e7\u05e0\u05d3\u05d9\u05dc\/ \u05dc\u05e2\u05f4\u05de\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mCQWSlD7UnQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/reganews.co.il\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Defense Minister, Energy Minister, Police Commissioner, Fire and Rescue Commissioner, Bat Yam Mayor, and the head of the local government authority.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13:58<\/strong> \u2013 Watch: Strike on targets used to advance Iran\u2019s nuclear project<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Striking Key Iranian Targets\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/anGenx_7J5U?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/reganews.co.il\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>13:33<\/strong> \u2013 Around 50 fighter jets struck infrastructure and targets related to Iran\u2019s nuclear project in Tehran<br \/>\nThroughout the night, Israeli fighter jets flew over Tehran and struck infrastructure and nuclear project targets, under the direction of the Intelligence Directorate. Over 80 targets were hit, including the Iranian Ministry of Defense HQ, the SPND HQ of the nuclear program, and other locations where the Iranian regime concealed its nuclear archive.<\/p>\n<p>The IDF has struck over 170 targets and more than 720 military infrastructures in under three days.<\/p>\n<p>The IDF continues to escalate its assault on the Iranian nuclear threat, targeting its core and removing critical capabilities and components for weapons production.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:50<\/strong> \u2013 Defense Minister to security leadership: &#8220;Keep peeling back the layers of the Iranian threat&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Defense Minister Israel Katz addressed the significant strikes in Iran during a situation assessment with the Chief of Staff, Mossad Head, and top IDF brass: &#8220;First, I want to commend you on these major achievements. All of Israel, the entire public, is proud of you. I spoke with mayors in Bat Yam and Rehovot after the difficult night.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I told them I\u2019m coming here for a status meeting and to continue preparations. They said: \u2018Tell the Chief of Staff and all the officers that we have a strong home front. Keep doing what you\u2019re doing\u2014we\u2019re with you, backing you, and the public supports you.\u2019&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I believe this is a vote of confidence from the public through its representatives, a clear signal of support for this incredible operation. The plan is running smoothly and even beyond that. The strikes on Tehran, the nuclear infrastructure, weapons production systems, air defense, and missile arrays\u2014this is a powerful blow that is removing annihilation threats from over the State of Israel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You are doing this and we, of course, as the political and security leadership, support it\u2014together with the public. Continue, Chief of Staff, to peel the Iranian snake\u2019s skin. This is the head of the snake\u2014keep peeling it back layer by layer. Peel back the nuclear project, the air defense, the missiles, and all the regime targets in Tehran.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Whoever tries to defeat us by attacking our home front will learn that, despite the heavy toll, they will not succeed. But they are turning Tehran into Beirut and its citizens into hostages. We will act there as well, just as you\u2019ve already done\u2014at sites with weapons production systems. They will be given notice to evacuate so the IDF can continue striking all targets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I came also to strengthen you, and through you, the amazing intelligence corps, the pilots, and all those involved in this operation, which is achieving unprecedented global success. I wish you continued success and readiness for what\u2019s ahead,\u201d Katz concluded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:38<\/strong> \u2013 National Security Council clarification for Israelis abroad<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-26765\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-15-172809-1024x584.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-15-172809-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-15-172809-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-15-172809-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-15-172809.png 1104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>12:22<\/strong> \u2013 Iran officially announces the death of IRGC Air Force Commander Amir-Ali Hajizadeh. Seven additional senior commanders also killed: Mahmoud Bagheri, Davoud Shaikhan, Mohammad Baqer Tarapur, Mansour Safarpour, Masoud Tayeb, Khosro Hassani, and Jawad Jarsara.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:17<\/strong> \u2013 Iran reports four IRGC personnel killed in a UAV strike in West Azerbaijan province (Urmia)<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:14<\/strong> \u2013 Approximately 170 targets and 720 components and objectives have been struck in Iran so far, according to journalist Nitzan Shapira.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:12<\/strong> \u2013 Health Ministry Update \u2013 <strong>Operation Rising Lion (Am KaLavi)<\/strong><br \/>\nDuring the night, 385 injured individuals were brought to hospitals (via Magen David Adom and independently). As of 9:00 AM, seven are in serious condition, 40 in moderate condition, 298 in mild condition, and 14 suffering from anxiety. A breakdown by hospital is provided.<\/p>\n<p>In the past 24 hours, 10 people were confirmed dead; the total death toll since the operation began stands at 13.<\/p>\n<p>The Health Ministry instructed HMOs and resilience centers to enhance mental health services to provide phone support to anxiety victims and reduce unnecessary hospital visits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>he Israeli Air Force continues striking in Iran in recent hours, delivering a continuous wave of strikes on hundreds of military and nuclear-related targets across Iran including its largest uranium enrichment facility. Earlier, widespread UAV launches targeted Israel. Most were intercepted. 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