Live: Day 3 of Iran-Israel war — Massive IRGC barrage hits Israel, drone interceptions over Tehran
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Suicide Drone and IED Workshop Discovered in Rey, Tehran
WANA (Jun 16) – A clandestine workshop for the production of suicide drones and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) was uncovered in Rey following reports of suspicious activity, according to Hossein Mafi, Chief of Rey Police.
Chief Mafi told reporters that the discovery was made after local residents reported unusual movements at a residential property. Acting on the tip and with judicial authorization, intelligence and law enforcement teams raided the location.
“A large number of drones, suicide drone assembly parts, homemade bombs, and related military-grade equipment were seized,” Mafi stated.
Authorities reported the seizure of: Over 200 kilograms of explosive material, 30 drone wings, 33 launchers, and a wide range of components used in the construction of suicide drones.
Mafi emphasized that if these devices had become operational, they could have caused severe casualties and damage across the country.
224 Killed Since Start of Israeli Strikes, Majority Civilian
WANA (Jun 15) – The Iranian Ministry of Health has announced a significant civilian toll following 65 hours of continued Israeli attacks, with 224 people confirmed dead, including women, men, and children, and over 1,481 injured.
Health Ministry Spokesperson’s Statement:
“The tragic outcome of the false claim that ‘Israel has no issue with the Iranian people and only targets military sites’ has been made painfully clear. Of the 1,481 injured and martyred, more than 90% are civilians, with 1,277 currently hospitalized in university medical centers across the country.”
“So far, 522 individuals have been discharged, but 224 lives have been lost—including many women and children.”
A building stands damaged in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 14, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
Discovery of Israeli Drone Cargo in Tehran
WANA (Jun 15) – Field sources report the discovery of a shipment of drone-related equipment linked to the Israeli regime in Tehran’s Towhid Tunnel. According to informed sources, the cargo included components associated with unmanned aerial vehicles, guidance systems, and possibly sabotage-oriented gear.
The discovery coincided with the arrest of two alleged Mossad operatives in the Fashafouyeh area of Tehran. According to police, over 200 kilograms of explosives were found in their possession, along with equipment for 23 drones, including launchers and controllers.
Head of IRGC Intelligence Organization Killed in Israeli Attack
WANA (Jun 15) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that the Head of its Intelligence Organization, Mohammad Kazemi, following an airstrike by the Israeli regime, has lost his life.
The attack, which targeted residential areas, resulted in the deaths of two other senior IRGC intelligence officers, Hassan Mohaqqeq and Mohsen Bagheri.
In response, the IRGC Aerospace Force has launched a new wave of missile operations targeting Israeli intelligence centers as part of Phase Three of Operation ‘True Promise 3’. The strikes are described as part of a broader retaliation campaign.
The IRGC also warned that: “Supporters of this criminal regime must understand that effective and targeted operations against vital interests of this illegitimate entity will continue until its complete destruction.”
The Head of IRGC intelligence and a senior officer, Hassan Mohaqqeq. Social media/ WANA News Agency
Mossad Spy Arrested While Attempting to Flee Iran
WANA (Jun 15) – An alleged senior Mossad operative was captured by Iranian security forces while attempting to flee the country through the western border near Baneh, according to official reports.
Authorities confirmed that the individual was identified and arrested during an escape attempt, thwarting what they described as a serious espionage operation.
Security officials credited the vigilance of local residents and their timely reporting for enabling the arrest, stating that the incident helped preserve national security.
Israel Targets Three Locations in East Azerbaijan Province
WANA (Jun 15) – The Israeli regime reportedly launched airstrikes on multiple locations in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, according to local officials.
The Director General of Crisis Management for East Azerbaijan province confirmed the attacks, stating that “Tabriz’s air defense systems are actively and powerfully responding to the Zionist regime’s aggression.”
The reported strikes hit three locations:
- A railway line in Bostanabad,
- Another unspecified area in the Bostanabad region,
- And a non-military site in Marand County.
Loud explosions heard across Tabriz, particularly near the city’s airbase, were attributed to the intense activity of local air defense systems, not direct hits.
Israeli Attack Targets Iranian Foreign Ministry Building
WANA (Jun 15) – Israel has reportedly launched a direct strike on a section of the Iranian Foreign Ministry complex, according to Iranian officials.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh confirmed the incident, stating that “the criminal Israeli regime carried out a deliberate and brutal attack on one of the Foreign Ministry buildings located across from the Institute for Political and International Studies.”
The attack resulted in several civilian injuries, including a number of Foreign Ministry staff who were immediately hospitalized for treatment.
Khatibzadeh described the incident as “a clear war crime”, adding that it forms part of Israel’s “ongoing and systematic aggression” against Iran.
Explosion Reported Near Mashhad Airport
WANA (Jun 15) – Earlier today, reports surfaced of explosions being heard in the city of Mashhad, accompanied by the activation of the city’s air defense systems.
According to news agencies, the sounds were caused by explosions near Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport in Mashhad.
Following the impact of projectiles in the vicinity of the airport, Mashhad’s air defense systems were promptly activated and successfully neutralized all hostile targets.
No damage was inflicted on airport buildings or runways, and full security has been restored at the airport.
Incident Reported at the Iranian Intelligence Ministry Compound
WANA (Jun 15) – A short while ago (sunday afternoon), reports emerged in the media suggesting that the building of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence had been targeted.
However, contrary to some circulating rumors, the Ministry’s building was not directly hit. According to initial reports, a handheld projectile was thrown into the compound, causing no significant damage.
Sounds of Two Explosions in Central Tehran
WANA (Jun 15) – Field reports indicate that two projectiles—believed to be missiles—struck separate locations near Taleghani Street and around Vali Asr Square in central Tehran. Simultaneously, the city’s air defense systems were activated.
In an official statement, Iran’s national police (FARAJA) announced: “Following continued Israeli attacks on Iranian territory, moments ago, a hostile micro-drone struck the Tehran Metropolitan Police building, causing minor damage and injuring several personnel.”
Despite the incident, all police operations are continuing as normal.
WANA (Jun 15) – Unidentified aerial objects have been spotted over Tehran, prompting Iran’s air defense systems to activate. The unknown aircraft have been tracked by defense units. Reports indicate that the western and southern parts of Tehran may be the targets of new attacks, and the capital’s air defenses are now fully operational.
Reports now indicate activity around Mehrabad Airport, where air defense systems appear to be responding.
Reports now indicate activity around Mehrabad Airport
Damage to Haifa Refinery Oil Pipelines Following Iran’s Attack
WANA (Jun 15) – The Israeli Oil Refineries Organization announced: “During last night’s attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the city of Haifa, several oil transmission pipelines and related facilities sustained damage. Despite the damage, the core operations of the Haifa refineries continue. Some final-stage processes in the production lines have been halted.”
WANA (Jun 15) – On day three of the war between Iran and Israel—which began in the early hours of Thursday, June 13, 2025, following Israel’s initial attack on Iranian soil—tensions have reached their peak. After Israel’s first wave of strikes and Iran’s missile responses in the past two days, a new round of Iranian drone and missile operations targeted various locations in the occupied territories early Sunday morning, June 15. In response, Iran’s air defense systems managed to intercept a significant portion of the Israeli attacks, preventing further damage to critical infrastructure.
During the early hours of Sunday, June 15, 2025, the occupied territories were once again struck by a series of drone and missile attacks launched by the Iranian Armed Forces.
In this wave, Iranian ballistic missiles successfully penetrated multiple layers of defense and hit their designated targets.
Several Iranian missiles and drones struck different areas across the northern, southern, and eastern parts of the occupied territories.
According to confirmed media reports, multiple buildings in Tel Aviv were damaged and caught fire as a result of the Iranian drone and missile strikes.
The Israeli army also acknowledged that rescue teams are operating in several areas across the country where casualties have been reported / WANA News Agency
The IRGC’s public relations office announced that, as part of the ongoing “True Promise 3” offensive operation—launched in retaliation to recent acts of aggression by the Israeli regime—Iran targeted Israel’s jet fuel production facilities and energy supply centers with a large number of drones and missiles.
The IRGC Aerospace Force, operating under the country’s integrated air defense network and joint command, intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles, ten drones, and dozens of hostile miniature UAVs belonging to the Israeli military in affected areas.
In the early hours of Sunday, June 15, 2025, air defense systems were also activated in parts of Tehran to intercept incoming projectiles.
Although the air defense units successfully neutralized the majority of the incoming Israeli strikes, Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum confirmed that one projectile hit the Shahran oil depot, damaging a fuel storage tank.
Emergency teams were quickly deployed to the site and brought the situation under full control.
Reports indicate that the Israeli regime has targeted residential areas in the Narmak district of eastern Tehran (around 2:00. Am) as well .
According to local sources, a missile struck the southern side of Narmak, causing injuries and fatalities among civilian residents.
Israel’s missile struck the southern side of Narmak, causing injuries and fatalities among civilian residents / WANA News Agency
Footage from the scene shows significant damage to homes in a neighborhood with no known military or nuclear affiliations, raising serious concerns about deliberate targeting of non-combatants.
Yemen’s Armed Forces launched one or two ballistic and hypersonic missiles in coordination with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), targeting central occupied Palestine in the early hours of today.
The early morning attack on Tel Aviv was carried out with the Shahid Haj Qassem ballistic missile.
Shahid Haj Qassem ballistic missile / WANA News Agency
Yemen’s military spokesman announced a new missile operation against the occupying forces in Tel Aviv, confirming that the strike was carried out in coordination with an operation by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to the spokesman, Yemen’s missile force conducted military operations over the past 24 hours using several hypersonic ballistic missiles of the “Falasteen-2” type, targeting sensitive Israeli positions in the occupied Yafa area (Tel Aviv).
Given the speed at which news spreads, WANA News Agency cannot confirm or deny the accuracy of some of them.
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