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Destruction of Two Israeli Drones Over Qom

WANA (Jun 14) – The spokesperson for the Crisis Management Headquarters of Qom Province announced: Two hostile drones belonging to the Israeli regime were successfully targeted and destroyed this afternoon by the brave forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army, operating under the Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (SA) Air Defense Unit.

 

This successful operation marks the third Israeli drone shot down over Qom Province since the beginning of the regime’s attacks.

30 Military Personnel and One Red Crescent Worker Killed in East Azerbaijan

WANA (Jun 14) – The Governor of East Azerbaijan announced: Since the Zionist regime’s aggression against the province began in the early hours of Friday, 30 military personnel and one Red Crescent worker have been killed while defending the Islamic Republic of Iran. Another 55 individuals have been injured.

 

Explosion in Shiraz

WANA (Jun 14) – A loud explosion was heard Saturday afternoon near the industrial zone of Shiraz, reportedly caused by the impact of a small drone.

 

Three Advanced Israeli Drones Shot Down Over Ilam

WANA (Jun 14) – The Deputy Governor for Security Affairs in Ilam stated: The national air defense network stationed in Ilam responded immediately to the incursion of several drones and micro-UAVs into the province’s airspace and successfully intercepted and destroyed three advanced Israeli drones in different areas.

 

Two Failed Attacks on Kangan and Jam Facilities

WANA (Jun 14) – A short while ago (Today Afternoon) , drone-like aircraft targeted Phase 14 of the Kangan Refinery and the Jam Gas Refinery in southern Bushehr Province. Fires were quickly contained, and explosions at critical sites were prevented.

 

Local sources and eyewitnesses say the attacks were carried out using drone-like flying objects.

 

Israeli Drone Shot Down by “3rd of Khordad” Air Defense System in Natanz

WANA (Jun 14) – A field correspondent in Natanz reported that Iran’s domestically developed “3rd of Khordad” air defense system, operated by the IRGC Aerospace Force, intercepted and shot down an Israeli drone near the Natanz nuclear facility as part of the site’s layered defense system.

 

The exact type of the drone is currently under investigation.

 

Destruction of an Israeli Drone in Shiraz

WANA (Jun 14) – Earlier today, Shiraz’s air defense system shot down an Israeli drone near a military-industrial facility.

 

The drone was approaching one of the military sites when it was swiftly targeted and destroyed by air defense forces. The situation at the facility is now completely calm and under control.

 

WANA (Jun 14) – According to news agencies, just moments ago another Israeli F-35 fighter jet was targeted over western Iran. Reports indicate that the pilot ejected from the aircraft.

 

It is said that news of the capture of an Israeli pilot by Iranian Army commandos will be released soon.

 

Children killed in Israeli attacks on Iran

WANA (Jun 14) – A residential building in Tehran, targeted by Israel yesterday, had 20 children inside at the time of the strike. Ten of them are still trapped under the rubble.

 

A total of 60 people were killed in yesterday’s Israeli attack on this residential building, including 20 children.

A building stands damaged in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Three Iranian Nuclear Scientists and Three IRGC Members Assassinated by Israeli  Regime

WANA (Jun 14) – Ali Bakaei Karimi, Mansour Asgari, and Saeed Borji—nuclear scientists of the Islamic Republic—were assassinated during a series of terrorist attacks carried out by the Israeli regime inside Iran.

 

In a separate attack on Zanjan Province, three brave and dedicated members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were martyred while defending the country.

 

Four Israeli drones and several mini-UAVs shot down over Khorramabad

WANA (Jun 14) – Deputy Governor of Lorestan Province announced: Four drones and several mini unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) belonging to the Zionist regime were detected and destroyed over the skies of Khorramabad.

 

Calm has now been restored in Lorestan.

 

Rumors of an Attack on Tabriz Refinery Are False

WANA (Jun 14) – The Public Relations Office of Tabriz Refinery announced: In response to reports claiming an attack on the Tabriz Refinery, we clarify that no attack or damage has occurred at the facility, and production is continuing as normal.

 

According to media reports, four military zones and garrisons around Tabriz have once again come under attack by the Israeli regime.

 

Iran’s Air Defense Activity Reported in Several Cities

WANA (Jun 14) – Moments ago (01:20 PM Local time), the Islamic Republic of Iran resumed air defense operations in parts of the country.

 

Tabriz, Khorramabad, and Kermanshah are among the cities where air defense systems are currently active.

Army air defence firing is seen following the Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, June 14, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Two Iranian Senior Armed Forces Officials Killed

WANA (Jun 14) – The Communications and Public Affairs Center of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff announced: Following the brutal aggression of the fake, terrorist, and criminal Zionist regime, Brigadier General Gholamreza Mehrabi and Brigadier General Mehdi Rabani — senior officials in Iran’s Armed Forces and veterans of the eight-year Sacred Defense — have joined their martyred comrades.

 

Brigadier General Gholamreza Mehrabi served as Deputy for Intelligence at the Armed Forces General Staff, and Brigadier General Mehdi Rabani was Deputy for Operations.

Brigadier General Gholamreza Mehrabi served as Deputy for Intelligence at the Armed Forces General Staff /WANA News Agency

Brigadier General Gholamreza Mehrabi served as Deputy for Intelligence at the Armed Forces General Staff /WANA News Agency

Brigadier General Mehdi Rabani was Deputy for Operations / WANA News Agency

Brigadier General Mehdi Rabani was Deputy for Operations / WANA News Agency

WANA (Jun 14) – Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, where five nuclear scientists — all faculty members — were assassinated by Israel yesterday, issued a statement saying: “We will soon showcase the nuclear power of Iran.”

Dr. Fereydoon Abbasi, Iranian nuclear scientist / WANA News Agency

Dr. Fereydoon Abbasi, Iranian nuclear scientist / WANA News Agency

Iran Threatens Escalation of Missile Response

 

WANA (Jun 14) – Some news agencies have reported that the spokesperson for Iran’s military has issued a warning, stating that the next wave of Iranian attacks could involve the launch of approximately 2,000 missiles.

 

He also emphasized that Iran’s upcoming missile strikes on Israel will be 20 times more powerful than the previous ones.

WANA (Jun 14) – Direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel continues. Official sources have confirmed that Israel initiated the hostilities, launching airstrikes on Iranian territory early Friday morning. These attacks reportedly targeted and killed or injured several military personnel, scientists, and civilians, including women and children.

 

In retaliation, Iran launched an operation dubbed “True Promise 3” against Israeli military targets.

 

Since last night, reports indicate five major waves of Iranian missile strikes on Israel.

Key Developments So Far:

Israeli Attack Initiation:

In the early hours of Friday, Israel launched missile and drone strikes on Iranian soil.

 

Iran’s Response – Operation “True Promise 3”:

Between late Friday night and Saturday morning, Iran launched five waves of missile attacks targeting Israeli military sites. Informed sources report that over 150 locations, including airbases, were struck.

 

Iran’s UN Representative:

Iran’s envoy to the United Nations has declared that the direct Israeli strike on June 13 constitutes a “declaration of war.” Tehran has warned that if countries continue to support Israel, their military bases may also become targets.

 

Claim of F-35 Downing:

Iranian media report that an Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jet—touted as “undetectable”—was shot down by Iran’s air defense systems. If confirmed, this marks the first documented defeat of the F-35 in actual combat.

An image of the wreckage of the Zionist regime's F-35 fighter jet, which was shot down during an air defense operation by the Islamic Republic of Iran / WANA News Agency

An image of the wreckage of the Zionist regime’s F-35 fighter jet, which was shot down during an air defense operation by the Islamic Republic of Iran / WANA News Agency

Midnight Explosion at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport:

Early Saturday, an explosion was heard near Mehrabad Airport in Tehran. Initial investigations suggest it did not occur on the main runway or terminals.

 

Iran’s air defense systems engaged hostile targets over Tehran for several hours overnight. Some peripheral areas of the airport were reportedly struck.

 

Visuals circulating on social media from the incident have not yet been officially verified.

 

Clashes on Iran’s Northwestern Border

Israeli Drones Downed near Salmas:

Local sources report that Iranian forces intercepted and destroyed several Israeli drones in the Salmas region of West Azerbaijan Province.

 

The drones had entered Iranian airspace for reconnaissance and espionage but were shot down before deeper penetration.

 

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

 

This live report will be updated throughout the day.

 

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