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WANA (Jun 20) – Amid escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel, official sources have reported a new Israeli security alert. The Israeli army has urgently called on residents and workers of the Sefidrud industrial complex, located near the village of Kalash Talashan in northern Iran, to evacuate the area, warning of a potential bombing.

Meanwhile, Iran has issued a statement warning about the evacuation of the Dimona nuclear reactor facility in the Negev Desert.

General Khademi Appointed as Head of IRGC Intelligence Organization

WANA (Jun 19) – Major General Mohammad Pakpour has appointed Brigadier General Majid Khademi as the new head of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Brigadier General Majid Khademi / WANA News Agency

Iran Issues Evacuation Warning for Israel’s Channel 14

WANA (Jun 19) – Iran has issued a warning message demanding the immediate evacuation of Israel’s Channel 14. In the message, Channel 14 is described as “the propaganda arm of Benjamin Netanyahu,” fully supporting his policies and serving as a hub for backing “terrorist activities.”

The statement further warns that the television network could become a target of Iranian missile strikes in the coming days. As a result, staff members and individuals associated with the channel have been urged to evacuate the premises without delay and not to return.

Iran Issues Evacuation Warning for Israel’s Channel 14 / WANA News Agency

Iran Seizes Military Gear from Separatist Cell

WANA (Jun 19) – Iranian intelligence forces, known as the “Soldiers of Imam Mahdi (A.J.),” have discovered and seized a weapons and military equipment cache belonging to separatist and terrorist groups along the country’s northwestern border.

According to officials, the separatist groups intended to carry out destabilizing activities in the region in alignment with the goals of the Israeli regime. One member of the group was arrested, while the remaining individuals reportedly fled toward the Iraqi Kurdistan border.

The confiscated arsenal included 5 Kalashnikov rifles, 21 hand grenades, 20 explosive detonators, 22 Kalashnikov magazines, and approximately 2,000 rounds of ammunition.

Weapons and military equipment were seized from a separatist cell in Northwest Iran. Social media/ WANA News Agency

Ambulance Set on Fire by Israel

WANA (Jun 19) – An ambulance that was targeted by the Israeli regime while delivering aid in Iran has been put on display at Tehran’s Haft-e-Tir Square.

The Iranian Red Crescent ambulance was assisting civilians when it was struck, resulting in the deaths of three Iranian aid workers.

Following the attack, Iran submitted an official complaint to the International Committee of the Red Cross, condemning the assault and the killing of its humanitarian personnel.

Complete Calm in Tehran; Essential Goods Being Supplied Without Disruption

WANA (Jun 19) – The Governor of Tehran announced that the situation in the capital is completely calm and fully under control. Emphasizing that daily activities are continuing as normal, he stated that bread, fuel, and other essential goods are being distributed without any problems. All executive, security, and service agencies are operating in full coordination and carrying out their duties effectively.

People shopp in a store in Tehran, June 15, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

WANA (Jun 19) – A video circulating on social media humorously contrasts how people in Iran and Israel react to air defense activity. In the clip, users jokingly caption it:

“The level of trust you have in your country’s air defense…”

One scene shows Iranians calmly going about their daily lives under the fire of air defense systems, while on the other side, Israeli civilians are seen anxiously rushing to shelters in fear.

Ramat Gan Tops List of Homeless After Iran’s Missile Attacks

WANA (Jun 19) – Israel’s Ministry of Interior has released official figures on the number of Israelis displaced as a result of Iran’s missile strikes.

According to the ministry, a total of 5,110 Israelis have been rendered homeless since the outbreak of conflict with Iran. The breakdown by city is as follows:

Ramat Gan: 995 displaced

Petah Tikva: 945 displaced

Tel Aviv: 907 displaced

Bat Yam: 812 displaced

Bnei Brak: 550 displaced

Rehovot: 368 displaced

IRGC Launches 15th Wave of “True Promise 3” Operation

WANA (Jun 19) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has officially launched the 15th wave of Operation True Promise 3 (today 6:00 pm local time), according to its 13th statement released today. This new phase includes a coordinated missile and drone offensive targeting military installations and defense-related industrial centers in the Israeli cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv.

Over 100 combat and suicide drones have reportedly been deployed, with a particular focus on neutralizing missile defense systems in the targeted areas. The IRGC emphasized that a sustained and intensified missile campaign aimed at critical military and defense industry sites remains a key part of its ongoing strategy.

“Iran Is Our Soul” Gathering

WANA (Jun 19) – In Tehran’s Jomhouri Square, people honored the memory of those killed in the Israeli regime’s attack by offering flowers and lighting candles.

“Iran Is Our Soul” Gathering, June 2025 , social media/ WANA News Agency

“Iran Is Our Soul” Gathering, June 2025 , social media/ WANA News Agency

Khatam al-Anbiya Command Warns U.S. Against Entering Conflict

WANA (Jun 19) – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command warned the United States that any direct involvement in the ongoing conflict would escalate the war regionally and result in “severe and irreparable consequences.”

In a statement, the command said Iranian forces have already responded forcefully to Israeli aggression and will continue operations until all threats are neutralized. It added that the U.S. would face serious repercussions if it entered the conflict directly.

WANA (Jun 19) – This morning, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of the 14th wave of Operation “True Promise 3” — a combined attack involving suicide drones and strategic missiles, this time targeting the Israeli army’s command and intelligence center located near a hospital.

In its 12th official statement, the IRGC claimed the strike was “highly precise and pinpointed,” and declared that Iran’s missile and intelligence capabilities are now “on full display before the world.” The statement also accused the Israeli army of desperation, alleging that it has embedded its air defense systems within urban areas, effectively hiding behind public spaces instead of providing real defense.

The statement concluded with a stern warning: “The lifeless body of the Zionist regime can no longer bear the weight of further economic blows.”

Israeli Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization confirmed that Israel targeted the Arak heavy water facility and the Khondab research reactor earlier today. According to the agency, the attack caused no casualties, and due to prior precautions, “there is no threat or harm to residents of the area.” Iran has formally reported the incident to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

IRINN Broadcasts First Footage of Attack on Arak Heavy Water Facility. Social media/ WANA News Agency

Gharibabadi: All Options Are on the Table

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister warned that if the U.S. intervenes militarily, Iran would be forced to use all available tools to defend its national interests. He stated, “If the U.S. is not willing to stop the aggressor, then it should at least stay out of the way.”

Zarif: Grossi Must Be Removed and Prosecuted

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called for the removal and prosecution of IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi, accusing him of complicity in the killing of Iranian civilians. Zarif argued that Israel has used Grossi’s reports as justification for its attacks on Iran.

Israelis Fleeing to Europe

Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth reported that hundreds of Israelis, fearing Iranian missile strikes, have fled to Europe via the Sinai Peninsula. One evacuee said, “A while ago, 100,000 people wanted to move from Europe to Israel. Now, the flow has reversed.”

Massive Economic Pressure on Israel

Israeli media estimate that the war with Iran could cost Israel up to $28 billion. According to Channel 12, the conflict has so far resulted in 24 deaths, 838 injuries, and nearly 5,000 displaced people.

Al Jazeera Banned in Israel

Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s Minister of National Security, has ordered a ban on Al Jazeera broadcasts, urging citizens to report anyone watching the channel to the police. He labeled Al Jazeera a threat to Israel’s internal security.

The “Open Sky” Trap

Hebrew-language sources reported that over the past two days, Israel believed Iran had halted its attacks and opened the skies — only to be caught off guard when Tehran launched a sudden new wave of strikes, exposing what some are calling a strategic deception.

Iran’s first use of the long-range Sejjil missile, with a reported range of 2,000 kilometers /WANA News Agency

Diplomatic Talks Underway

Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced plans for the Foreign Minister to travel to Geneva for talks with three European countries and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs. The agenda reportedly includes discussions on nuclear issues and recent regional developments.

Given the speed at which news spreads, WANA News Agency cannot confirm or deny the accuracy of some of them.

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