Singh News Media | June 15, 2025
Tehran/Jerusalem (LIVE UPDATES) — Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel entered their sixth day of heavy cross-border missile strikes, with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declaring on national television, “The battle has begun.”
The remarks come amid the most intense wave of conflict seen between the two nations in recent years, following Iran’s vow to retaliate against recent airstrikes on its nuclear and military facilities.
🔴 Key LIVE Developments:
- Dozens of missiles were fired overnight by both sides, targeting air bases, communication hubs, and suspected command centers.
- In southern Israel, air raid sirens wailed throughout the night as the Iron Dome intercepted multiple incoming projectiles.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims to have struck “strategic Israeli locations” in a statement early this morning.
- Casualties are rising on both sides, though exact numbers remain unconfirmed due to communication blackouts in certain regions.
- Israeli Prime Minister held an emergency security meeting and warned of a “prolonged and powerful response.”
- Civilian evacuations have begun in border towns in both countries, while neighboring nations are on high alert.
Khamenei’s Declaration
In a fiery televised address, Khamenei accused Israel of “years of unprovoked aggression” and said Iran had exercised restraint for too long. He warned, “This is not retaliation. This is resistance. This is the beginning of what they feared.”
Global Reactions
World powers including India, China, and Russia have called for immediate de-escalation, with diplomatic backchannels reportedly activated to prevent a full-blown regional war. The United Nations is expected to convene an emergency session within 24 hours.
Meanwhile, oil markets and global security indices have started reacting sharply to the conflict, with crude prices jumping and investors pulling back from Middle East-dependent sectors.
🕊️ Singh News Media will continue to bring you minute-by-minute updates as this high-stakes conflict unfolds. Stay with us for accurate and unbiased reporting.
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