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WANA (Jun 24) – Moments ago, a second Israeli Hermes drone was shot down over Iran’s Markazi province. Local sources reported that the reconnaissance UAV was detected over the skies of Arak and brought down by air defense units. This marks the second Israeli drone to be intercepted in the region in recent days.

WANA (Jun 23) – According to Israeli newspapers: The damage to property caused by the ongoing war against Iran has so far amounted to 5 billion shekels (approximately $1.35 billion).

 

This is an unprecedented figure in the history of wars and is twice the amount of damage caused by the war on Gaza, which stood at 2.7 billion shekels.

 

58 Iranian Women and Children Killed, 222 Injured So Far

WANA (Jun 23) – According to Fatemeh Mohajerani, spokesperson for the Iranian government, a total of 58 women and children have been killed and 222 others injured as a result of recent attacks.

 

Possible Drone or Small-Scale Explosive Attack Targets Evin Prison Entrance

WANA (Jun 23) – According to iranian  News Agencies, initial reports suggest that the entrance gate of Evin Prison in Tehran may have been targeted in a limited explosive operation or a drone (micro-UAV) attack.

 

While the details of the incident have not yet been officially confirmed, local sources reported hearing explosions in the vicinity of the prison.

 

Israeli Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Tabriz, Iran’s IRGC Says

WANA (Jun 23) – The public relations office of Iran’s Ashura Corps (IRGC) announced that an Israeli fighter jet was successfully intercepted and destroyed over East Azerbaijan Province.

 

According to the statement, the aircraft was brought down near the city of Tabriz by an integrated air defense system.

 

Denial Reports of Explosion at Shahid Beheshti University

WANA (Jun 23) – Reports claiming an explosion at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran have been officially denied.

 

“No explosion has occurred in any of the university’s buildings,” authorities confirmed in a statement, rejecting earlier claims circulated by unofficial sources.

 

Israel Launches Renewed Strike on Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site

WANA (Jun 23) – The spokesperson for the Crisis Management Headquarters in Qom Province announced that the Israeli regime launched another strike moments ago targeting the Fordow nuclear facility.

 

According to officials from Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, there is no threat or danger posed to civilians as a result of the attack.

 

This comes just a day after the United States reportedly targeted the same nuclear site, causing only minor damage.

 

WANA (Jun 23) – According to initial reports, several areas in northwest and eastern Tehran, as well as some locations in Karaj, were struck by Israeli regime attacks just moments ago. Unconfirmed accounts suggest that the vicinity of the Red Crescent’s Peace Building was targeted once again.

 

Iran’s Largest Missile Attack on Israel in a Four-Wave Offensive

WANA (Jun 23) – On Monday afternoon local time, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched one of its heaviest missile strikes against the Zionist regime as part of a coordinated four-wave offensive—an assault Israeli media have described as “the longest Iranian missile attack since the start of the war.”

 

This operation followed Tehran’s repeated warnings in recent days that any continued Israeli aggression would be met with a more severe response. As air raid sirens blared continuously across northern and southern parts of the occupied territories, Israel’s Army Radio confirmed that multiple consecutive waves of missile strikes had begun, prompting the military to instruct civilians to remain inside shelters.

 

Meanwhile, Israel’s Channel 12 reported that commercial flights had been circling above the Mediterranean for over 40 minutes, unable to land. This marks the twenty-first wave in Iran’s series of retaliatory operations known as “True Promise 3.”

 

Reverse Flights Coincide with Air Raid Sirens in the Occupied Territories

WANA (Jun 23) – As air raid sirens sounded in parts of the occupied territories, aircraft began taking off in reverse flight paths.

Reverse Flights Coincide with Air Raid Sirens in the Occupied Territories

Reverse Flights Coincide with Air Raid Sirens in the Occupied Territories / WANA News Agency

Iranian and Italian FMs Discuss U.S. Strike

WANA (Jun 23) – Italian FM Antonio Tajani also spoke by phone with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi about the U.S. military attack on three of Iran’s peaceful nuclear sites.

 

During the call, Araghchi condemned the strike, criticized Europe’s silence, and urged the EU to respond clearly, saying the attack violates international law and the UN Charter. He affirmed Iran’s right to defend itself.

 

Tajani expressed concern over rising tensions and called for a return to diplomacy.

Iran’s FM Araghchi phone call with Italian FM Antonio Tajani. Social media/ WANA News Agency

Iran, France Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Call on U.S. Strike

WANA (Jun 23) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot held a phone call to discuss regional tensions following the recent U.S. strike on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities.

 

Araghchi strongly condemned the U.S. attack, calling it a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter. He warned that global silence on such aggression could have serious consequences.

 

Barrot expressed regret over the strike, denied any French involvement, and voiced concern over rising tensions. He called for continued dialogue between Iran and Europe.

Jean-Noël Barrot phone call with Araghchi. Social media/WANA News Agency

Iran Warns U.S. Must Bear Consequences of War

WANA (Jun 23) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the U.S. must accept full responsibility for the consequences of the ongoing conflict, blaming Washington and Israel for escalating tensions.

 

“No one knows what comes next, but the outcome is clearly on the U.S. and the Zionist regime,” he stated.

 

Baghaei affirmed Iran’s right to self-defense and condemned President Trump’s recent threats as “global bullying.” He added that Tehran has acted with restraint, targeting only military and security sites in response to Israeli aggression.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaee, attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, May 5, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Americans Take to the Streets in Support of Iran

WANA (Jun 23) – People in several major U.S. cities took to the streets to protest President Donald Trump’s decision to use American military force to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Hermes Downed Over Khorramabad

WANA (Jun 23) – In the early hours of Monday morning, one of the Israeli army’s most advanced reconnaissance and strike drones was shot down by the IRGC’s air defense over the skies of Khorramabad. The drone was identified as a Hermes, an aircraft typically used for deep intelligence missions inside enemy territory. The IRGC in Lorestan stated that the UAV was immediately detected upon entering Iranian airspace and was brought down by anti-aircraft fire.

 

Sounds of War in Iran’s Midnight Sky

WANA (Jun 23) – Simultaneously with the drone’s downing, the sound of air defense systems and explosions echoed through cities such as Kermanshah, Tehran, and Karaj, thrusting residents into a night of anxiety.

 

Missile from Yemen, in Israeli Skies

WANA (Jun 23) – Around the same time, Hebrew media reported a missile launch that struck inside Israeli territory. While it was initially believed to be part of the 21st Wave of True Promise, sources close to the Axis of Resistance confirmed that the strike was carried out by Yemeni fighters, and that the broader operation under that title has not yet begun by Iran or its allies.

 

Cyberwar Inside Enemy Lines

WANA (Jun 23) – A new front was opened inside Israel: cyberwarfare. Channel 12 reported that Iran had successfully hacked the accounts of numerous Israeli journalists and public figures.

 

Two Tankers Steer Clear of the Strait

WANA (Jun 23) – Bloomberg reported that two giant oil tankers — Coswisdom Lake and South Loyalty, each capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil — diverted away from the Strait of Hormuz due to concerns over escalating regional tensions. Their move signals growing global anxiety over the potential closure of this key energy chokepoint.

 

U.S.: Danger Everywhere

WANA (Jun 23) – The U.S. State Department issued a global security alert to its citizens, warning that the conflict between Iran and Israel is not only disrupting travel and airspace in the region but also raising the threat level inside the United States. The Department of Homeland Security stated that cyberattacks and possible actions by extremist groups could follow, especially if Iran’s leadership issues a retaliatory fatwa — a move that would significantly escalate domestic security concerns.

People attend the Friday prayers, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tehran, Iran, June 20, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

The Strait of Hormuz: Washington’s Achilles’ Heel

WANA (Jun 23) – In an unusually candid moment during an interview with Fox News, Republican Senator Marco Rubio urged Beijing to intervene: “China must call Iran and ask it not to close the Strait of Hormuz — because the damage to China and the rest of the world would be even greater than the damage to us.” Rubio’s warning not only reflected Washington’s deep unease about the strait’s closure but also served as a reluctant admission of Iran’s strategic leverage in global energy flows.

 

New York Under Tehran’s Shadow

WANA (Jun 23) – The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting — the third of its kind — in response to U.S. airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities. Called at Iran’s request, the session saw Iran’s UN ambassador condemn the attacks as “a stain on the UN’s history” and declare that “Iran’s armed forces will decide the time, nature, and scale of the response.”

 

Guterres and Grossi: No End in Sight

WANA (Jun 23) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure a “dangerous escalation” and urged an immediate halt to hostilities. Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, warned that the global non-proliferation regime is at risk of collapse. Referring to the damage at the Fordow site, he said: “No one can currently assess the full extent of the destruction.”

A new satellite image of the Fordow underground facility shows holes that are likely the result of U.S. bunker-buster missile strikes /WANA News Agency

A new satellite image of the Fordow underground facility shows holes that are likely the result of U.S. bunker-buster missile strikes /WANA News Agency

Tehran: Wounded but Defiant

WANA (Jun 23) – Tehran’s governor announced that more than 200 locations in the city — most of them residential — have been targeted since the war began. The high number of civilian casualties has once again raised questions about the true objectives behind Israel’s campaign.

 

Is Diplomacy Still Alive?

WANA (Jun 23) – Amid smoke and chaos, Iran’s deputy foreign minister told a German outlet: “We will continue enrichment. No one can dictate terms to us as long as we act within our commitments.”

 

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Araghchi traveled to Moscow for urgent consultations. Upon arrival, he stated: “We have always coordinated and consulted with Russia on all matters. Given the current sensitive circumstances in the region, our positions must now be even more precise, serious, and closely aligned.”

 

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

 

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