Inside the Chaos: Iran Vs. Israel - Everything That Happened So Far
Iran-Israel War: Full Timeline of Escalation (June 13–19, 2025)The war between Israel and Iran has escalated rapidly since Israel launched the first airstrikes on June 13. What began as targeted military action has now expanded into a full-blown conflict involving ballistic missiles, assassinations, and major civilian casualties. Here’s a breakdown of what has happened so far:
TwitterJune 13 – Israel Launches First Strikes Inside Iran
Israel initiated the conflict with five waves of precise airstrikes on Iranian soil.Key targets included the Natanz nuclear facility, uranium conversion plants, missile development sites, and IRGC installations near Tehran.Public infrastructure was also hit — signaling that Israel was not only degrading Iran's military capability but disrupting broader systems of support.
June 14 – Iran Responds With Mass Missile Barrage
Iran retaliated by launching approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israeli population centers.Roughly 25% fell in open areas, but several hit Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Rishon Lezion, killing two civilians and injuring over 20.
The IDF and Home Front Command clarified that civilians who followed shelter protocols remained safe. Most casualties were due to either direct hits or failure to take cover.
That same night, Israel bombed a significant underground missile facility in western Iran in response.
June 15 – Israeli Assassinations, Mass Casualties in Bat Yam
Israel carried out a high-profile assassination of IRGC Intelligence Chief Hussein Taib and his deputy.Iran responded with another barrage that struck Bat Yam, collapsing a large residential building.Nine civilians were killed, some pulled from the rubble days later, and around 200 injured, according to Magen David Adom.
Around the same time, the Houthis fired a rocket at Israel .... which was intercepted.Missiles also hit Rehovot, Kiryat Ekron, and the Weizmann Institute, whose cancer research center was nearly obliterated, resulting in the loss of crucial medical research.
Iran's attacks at this stage were disproportionately aimed at civilians and civilian infrastructure, including homes, hospitals, and research facilities — rather than military targets.
June 16 – Propaganda Broadcasts Targeted, Iran Claims F-35 Downed
Israel continued its offensive, striking arms convoys and military installations near Tehran and Qom.Iran claimed it shot down an Israeli F-35.... but provided no evidence. A smaller missile barrage followed, causing minimal damage compared to previous days.
Crucially, Israel also targeted and successfully took Iran’s state propaganda TV station off the air, silencing a major mouthpiece of the regime. The video, widely circulating showed the female broadcaster shocked as the station took a beating.
June 17 – Trump Breaks Silence, U.S. Military Activity Surges
Israel expanded airstrikes across western Iran. Former President Donald Trump publicly called on Tehran’s civilians to evacuate, signaling the breakdown of any remaining diplomatic hopes.
Immediately after his statement, U.S. military planes were tracked heading toward Europe and Israel, fueling speculation about possible American involvement. To date, we still do not know if the US will indeed join the strike plan on Fordow nuclear facility.
June 18 – Tehran Gridlocks, Internet Blackout, Regime Panic
Israel targeted centrifuge production sites, prompting a mass civilian exodus from Tehran.Israeli authorities also issued evacuation warnings to their own citizens.
Traffic in Iran’s capital froze. At the same time, Iranians were suddenly locked out of their bank accounts.The IRGC shut down the internet nationwide, severely limiting communication and cutting off the outside world from footage inside Iran.
In a clear sign of regime instability, Iran’s government removed the words “Islamic Republic” from state TV banners, rebranding broadcasts simply as “Iran” to garner support from the over 80% of the population believed to oppose the regime.
Ayatollah Khamenei then made a statement framing Israel’s attacks as being against “the Iranian people”, an overt attempt to deflect public anger away from the regime.
June 19 – Arak Reactor Hit, Iran Struggles to Keep Up
Israel struck the Arak heavy water reactor today.The IAEA confirmed no radiological damage, but the symbolic hit was clear.Iran launched yet another missile barrage, but it was far smaller than previous waves and largely ineffective.
Though It May Look Otherwise, Israel Is Winning
Iran has placed almost all their efforts on civilian infrastructure, all while claiming to be targeting military sites. To date, only one military site was hit, in Tel Aviv.
Their missile supply, as well as their launcher supply is dwindling. They have been refused help by Russia, and the world is waiting for the US to finally join in the fight.
That is it for now.
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