‘The battle begins’: Khamenei vows to show no mercy after Trump's threats; Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 () Tensions escalate as Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declares “the battle begins” following threats from US President Trump. Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting retaliatory airstrikes in Tehran and Karaj. Israel's military campaign aims to dismantle Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
The IAEA has confirmed that Israel’s recent strikes damaged the underground uranium enrichment halls at Iran’s Natanz facility. While the agency cannot yet inspect the site in person, satellite..
In a high-stakes move on June 16, 2025, Israel claimed it had destroyed two Iranian F-14 Tomcat fighter jets near Tehran's Mehrabad Airport, hailing it as a blow to Iran’s aerial capabilities. The..