- Iran said it launched missile strikes targeting two high-value Israeli military facilities near Tel Aviv:
- IDF Cyber Command (C4I HQ)
- IDF Military Intelligence Center in Gav‑Yam
- Iran framed the strikes as strategic, not merely symbolic—intending to disrupt Israeli military nerve centers.
🔍 Independent verification
Multiple reputable news outlets — Reuters, AP, The Guardian, Financial Times, etc. — are reporting significant Iranian missile and drone attacks this morning (June 19, 2025), including hits on civilian infrastructure and nearby military sites barrons.com+15theguardian.com+15timesofisrael.com+15jpost.com+3cisomag.com+3timesofisrael.com+3timesofisrael.com.
- Notably, Iran reportedly struck near a hospital in Beersheba and claimed a nearby military intelligence facility was targeted .
- However, no independent confirmation yet links these strikes specifically to the Cyber Command or the Gav‑Yam intelligence center as mentioned by IRNA.
⚠️ Context & analysis
- The broader conflict has intensified: Iran launched around 20 ballistic missiles and numerous drones at Israel this morning, targeting both civilian and military locations theguardian.com+1thetimes.co.uk+1.
- Israel responded with airstrikes deep inside Iran, striking nuclear-related facilities and military sites nypost.com+8theguardian.com+8theguardian.com+8.
- IRNA’s claim marks a potential tactical escalation—moving from general retaliation to direct strikes aimed at crippling strategic military infrastructure.
đź“ť Summary Table
| Claim | Verified? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Iran struck IDF Cyber Command & Gav‑Yam Intelligence HQ | ❓Unverified | Cited only by IRNA; no confirmation yet |
| Iran launched missile/drone strikes this morning | âś… Verified | ~20 missiles and drones, hit civilian & military targets news18.com+2timesofisrael.com+2cisomag.com+2thetimes.co.uk+5theguardian.com+5timesofindia.indiatimes.com+5thetimes.co.uk |
| Strikes hit near hospital & military intelligence site | âś… Verified | Iran claimed intelligence facility hit near Beersheba |
| Israel hit Iranian military/nuclear sites in return | âś… Verified | Confirmed by multiple sources |
âś… Takeaway
IRNA’s report could signal a significant escalation toward strategic disruption, but independent confirmation is still pending regarding the specific Cyber Command and intelligence HQ targets. What we do know: Iran carried out a large-scale missile/drone attack this morning, and Israel retaliated with deep strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
I’ll keep monitoring for official IDF or credible open-source confirmation on those specific sites.
