Israel‑Iran‑US Strikes: Live Roundup – June 23, 2025
Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after coordinated military actions involving Israel, Iran, and the United States. This live update covers key events and emerging developments as the situation unfolds.
🔹 Israel Expands Attacks on Iran
Israel broadened its offensive, striking symbolic targets in Tehran including Evin prison, IRGC and Basij headquarters, and a countdown clock in Palestine Square—reportedly using over 100 munitions in “one of the most intense bombings yet” :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
🔹 Iran Retaliates with Missiles & Drones
Iran fired more than 40 ballistic missiles and launched drones at Israeli cities like Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Ashdod—causing injuries but no confirmed fatalities. Israel responded with air strikes over Tehran :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
🔹 U.S. Joins the Fray
President Trump authorized airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using B‑2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles, calling it a “spectacular military success” and warning of stronger actions if Iran retaliates :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
🔹 Iran Targets U.S. Airbase in Qatar
In response, Iran launched Operation “Glad Tidings of Victory,” firing six missiles at Al‑Udeid Air Base in Qatar. All were intercepted successfully, and there were no casualties :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
🔹 Journalists Under Fire
CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Clarissa Ward, and Jeremy Diamond were forced to evacuate into a bomb shelter live on air after missile alarms sounded during their Tel Aviv broadcast. Miraculously, no one was injured :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
🔹 Geopolitical Fallout & Economic Consequences
- Israel’s strikes on symbolic targets signal a shift toward psychological warfare :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
- Iran’s missile barrage signals intent to retaliate rather than fully escalate :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
- Oil prices surged as Gulf airspaces closed; global markets monitor the Strait of Hormuz closely :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
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