{"id":26840,"date":"2025-06-17T19:57:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T16:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/?p=26840"},"modified":"2025-06-17T20:47:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:47:31","slug":"rising-lion-day-five-at-dusk-idf-expands-air-and-ground-campaigns-as-global-stakes-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/rising-lion-day-five-at-dusk-idf-expands-air-and-ground-campaigns-as-global-stakes-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising Lion Day Five at Dusk: IDF Expands Air and Ground Campaigns as Global Stakes Rise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Major Israeli Strikes and Warning to Iran<br \/>\n<\/strong>Israeli fighter jets launched a new wave of precision strikes deep into western Iran, targeting air defense systems and infrastructure around Shiraz and Tehran. Defense Minister Israel Katz, visiting the Israeli Air Force\u2019s underground command center, praised the forces: \u201cNo air force in the world is capable of what you are doing now over Iranian skies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Iranian Targets Struck\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bSATCJSX8eg?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>Katz issued a direct warning to Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following Israel\u2019s battlefield achievements and the elimination of General Ali Shadmani. \u201cWe are striking with force. Residents of Tehran should evacuate areas that are likely targets,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26841\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26841\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-26841\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/katz-1024x684.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/katz-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/katz-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/katz-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/katz-1536x1026.webp 1536w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/katz.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Defense Minister Israel Katz | Photo: Ariel Hermoni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Dramatic Kill in Tehran: Iranian Military Chief Eliminated<br \/>\n<\/strong>The IDF confirmed the death of Iran\u2019s wartime Chief of Staff, General Ali Shadmani, in a targeted airstrike in Tehran. Shadmani had been appointed following the assassination of his predecessor in the opening hours of the campaign. He was known to be the top operational figure in Iran\u2019s military and closely linked to Supreme Leader Khamenei.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">For the second time in 5 days\u2014 the IDF has eliminated Iran\u2019s War-Time Chief of Staff, the regime\u2019s top military commander.<\/p>\n<p>Ali Shadmani, Iran\u2019s senior-most military official and Khamenei\u2019s closest military advisor, was killed in an IAF strike in central Tehran, following precise\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Bq6Z49zeCj\">pic.twitter.com\/Bq6Z49zeCj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IDF\/status\/1934863338732716074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Israel Under Fire, Most Missiles Intercepted<br \/>\n<\/strong>Throughout the day, Iran launched dozens of missiles and drones toward Israel. The majority were intercepted by air defense systems, though several impacts were reported, including in Herzliya and Haifa. In one instance, a missile strike caused a fire in a bus depot; the bus, which was empty, was destroyed. Several civilians were injured while attempting to reach shelters.<\/p>\n<p>A naval vessel, <em>INS Independence<\/em> of the Sa\u2019ar 6 class, successfully intercepted nearly 20 unmanned aerial vehicles launched toward Israel\u2019s coastline. In the north, fighter jets downed a drone that had entered from the direction of Iran.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch the footage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"\u05e6\u05d9\u05dc\u05d5\u05dd: \u05d3\u05d5\u05d1\u05e8 \u05e6\u05d4&quot;\u05dc\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OJNoXlu2z4Q?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>International Reactions: Germany and Russia Speak Out<br \/>\n<\/strong>German Chancellor Friedrich Merz issued a stark warning, stating that if Iran does not halt its nuclear program, its complete destruction will be on the table\u2014an objective Israel cannot achieve alone.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, a report by <em>Bloomberg<\/em> revealed that Russia has no intention of aiding Iran militarily. Kremlin insiders reportedly said that Russia will not act as a mediator, especially if regime change in Tehran is part of Israel\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n<p>And US President Trump has been staunchly supportive, posting earlier on Truth Social: &#8220;We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran. Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn\u2019t compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured \u201cstuff.\u201d Nobody does it better than the good ol\u2019 USA.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20648\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20648\" style=\"width: 724px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20648\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weremember1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weremember1.jpg 724w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/weremember1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">President Donald Trump, illustration | Photo: Yonatan Sindel\/Flash90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Diplomatic Front: Israel Defends Its Case<br \/>\n<\/strong>Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa\u2019ar continued his global outreach, emphasizing that Israel\u2019s actions are necessary for regional and global security. In interviews with BFMTV, CNN, Rai1, and others, he warned that Iran is \u201ca threat not just to Israel, but to the world order and Western civilization.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Human Cost and Civilian Resilience<br \/>\n<\/strong>Three Israeli civilians were killed in a missile strike on oil refineries in Haifa. Among the victims were Igor Fredkin of Kiryat Ata and the couple Yaakov and Dasi Blue from Petah Tikva.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26842\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26842\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26842\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/zug.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/zug.webp 730w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/zug-251x300.webp 251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yaakov and Dasi Blue | Photo: Courtesy of the family<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rescue flights are expected to begin the following day, and the Health Ministry reported over 150 people received treatment overnight, mostly for minor injuries and shock. The Interior Ministry opened emergency warehouses to distribute sleeping kits to municipalities for displaced residents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gaza Front: Ground Incursion in Jabalia<br \/>\n<\/strong>In parallel to the northern campaign, IDF forces deepened their ground operation in Gaza. Brigade 162 entered the Jabalia area as part of the expanded <em>Merkavot Gidon<\/em> operation. Givati troops destroyed multiple launchers, terror tunnels, and eliminated dozens of terrorists.<\/p>\n<p>A tragic casualty was reported: Sergeant First Class Naveh Leshem, 20, from Nokdim, a Golani Brigade soldier, was killed when a roadside bomb struck his armored vehicle. Ten others were injured in the incident.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Strikes and Regional Ramifications<br \/>\n<\/strong>According to the Atomic Energy Agency, a direct hit was confirmed at Iran\u2019s Natanz nuclear facility, affecting underground enrichment halls. Iran, facing pressure on all fronts, announced plans to invite foreign diplomats to tour nuclear sites\u2014likely a desperate bid to deter future strikes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24776\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-24776\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-207-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-207-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-207-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-207-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-207-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-207.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cooling towers of a nuclear power station in Iran | Photo: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite Iran\u2019s calls for de-escalation, global powers are increasingly aligning with Israel\u2019s strategic objectives. Even the U.S. administration, while maintaining discretion, affirmed President Trump\u2019s position: \u201cIran will not have a nuclear weapon\u2014this commitment remains firm.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The IDF, meanwhile, issued a clear message: \u201cWe are deepening our strikes on all components of Iran\u2019s nuclear infrastructure. Both in scope and geography.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel has intensified its military campaign against Iran and its regional proxies, while preparing rescue flights for citizens abroad. 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