Live: Day 10. A Direct U.S. Attack on Iran, A Direct Iranian Strike on Israel
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WANA (Jun 22) – In the early hours of Day Ten, the residents of Qom and Isfahan were jolted awake by a series of explosions piercing the silence of the night. Within moments, air defense systems were activated. Soon after, Donald Trump posted a provocative message claiming that “operations against the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan sites” had concluded and that “all our aircraft are now out of Iranian airspace.”
For the first time since the conflict began, the United States officially took responsibility for a direct strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Iranian sources simultaneously reported the activation of air defenses near key nuclear sites. Targets included Fordow, Natanz, and facilities near Kashan. However, Iranian officials stated that “no radiological contamination” had been detected and that “the sites had already been evacuated.”
Fordow: Claim vs. Reality
While Trump claimed the “destruction of Fordow,” Qom’s representative in parliament, Manan Raeisi, countered that “no serious damage” was inflicted and only “some ground-level equipment was damaged, which is repairable.” He added that “no radioactive emissions” were detected and “not a single fatality has been reported from the site.” Nevertheless, Raeisi emphasized that this attack marked a “direct entry of the U.S. into the war,” and from now on, “Iran will decide how to respond.”
Iran’s Response: True Promise 3, Wave Twenty
Just hours later, Iran launched a counterattack. The “Twentieth Wave of Operation True Promise 3” began with a barrage of missiles, including Kheibar and third-generation multi-warhead Kheibar Shekan variants. For the first time, “new tactics to bypass enemy air defenses” were tested, and high-priority targets such as “Ben Gurion Airport,” the “Israeli Biological Research Center,” and “command and control centers” were struck.
Unlike previous waves, which were preceded by air-raid sirens, this time, according to Israeli sources, “the missiles landed without any warning.”
The scale of destruction caused by just one missile hitting Tel Aviv/WANA News Agency
Tel Aviv Under Fire
Israeli media reported widespread damage across central and northern regions of the country. In Tel Aviv, at least 20 people were trapped under rubble. Panic and disruption swept through Israel—businesses shuttered, schools closed, and all public gatherings were banned.
In Haifa, explosions triggered large fires. One widely circulated video showed Iranian missiles striking industrial zones in the city.
An image reportedly showing the Israeli regime’s Biological Research Center in the occupied area of Ness Ziona, which was targeted by an Iranian missile this morning / WANA News Agency
Iran, Israel, and Everyone Else
As Israel remained on high alert, regional actors quickly took sides. Yemen issued an unusually forceful statement, declaring it would target U.S. forces in the Red Sea. Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a senior Ansarallah official, stated: “Our military response is certain; it’s only a matter of time.”
On the other hand, the United Kingdom backed the U.S. strike, trying to frame it as a measure to “limit Iran’s nuclear threat”—a claim starkly at odds with IAEA reports. The British Prime Minister even called for Iran to return to the “negotiating table,” a move that, under current circumstances, seems less diplomatic and more like a tactical retreat.
In contrast, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Pakistan condemned the U.S. attack, calling it a “violation of Iranian sovereignty.” This new alignment sent a clear message to Washington: it may now be at risk of losing even its traditional allies in the region.
Emergency Exit Through the Strait of Hormuz
At the exact moment U.S. missiles began striking Iranian territory, tankers in the Persian Gulf made an urgent dash toward the Strait of Hormuz. Reports suggest that nearly 50 large oil tankers attempted to flee the conflict zone. Fears of a potential closure of the Strait have now become a new source of anxiety in global markets.
Although Trump claimed in his post that “the operation is over,” the reality on the ground tells a different story. The U.S. strike crossed a clear red line, and according to Iranian officials, their response will be “undeniable, overt, and direct.” The question now is: can the U.S. tolerate this “clear response,” or will it escalate into a new phase of war?
In either case, one thing is clear: a chapter in deterrence has ended. U.S. threats on Twitter no longer carry weight, and U.N. Security Council sessions won’t resolve this crisis. Day Ten marks the beginning of a new game—one whose rules are now being rewritten by Iran, from its own soil.
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