Israel-Iran updates: Iran launches more missiles at Israel, sirens sound in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

The IDF said it is currently striking "surface-to-surface missile sites."

ByRiley Hoffman, Leah Sarnoff, Jack Moore, Jon Haworth, Nadine El-Bawab, Kevin Shalvey, and David Brennan
Last Updated: June 16, 2025, 2:58 AM EDT

Aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight into Monday, marking a fourth day of strikes following Israel's Friday attack. That surprise strike hit the heart of Iran's nuclear program, killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.

The U.S. did not provide any military assistance or have any involvement in Israel's Friday strike, a U.S. official told ABC News. President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday, "It's possible we could get involved."

Key Headlines

Here's how the news is developing.
Jun 13, 2025, 3:21 AM EDT

Israel says Iran has launched 100 drones as air raid sirens blare across country

Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin says that “Iran launched approximately 100 UAVs towards Israeli territory, which we are working to intercept.”

Israel says it is planning to use its air defenses to intercept the drones as air raid sirens can be heard blaring across the country which is under a state of emergency that was imposed overnight.

The state of emergency means nobody one is allowed to be out on the streets and almost all businesses, including schools, offices and supermarkets, have also been shut as the airspace over Israel is closed.

Jun 13, 2025, 1:26 AM EDT

President Trump says 'Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb'

President Trump spoke to Fox News' Bret Baier via phone after the Israeli strikes on Tehran and said that his administration was aware of the strikes but was not involved militarily, and that he hopes Iran will return to negotiate a deal.

“Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, and we are hoping to get back to the negotiating table. We will see. There are several people in leadership that will not be coming back," Trump told Baier.

-ABC News' Alex Ederson

Jun 13, 2025, 1:03 AM EDT

Netanyahu calls strikes 'successful'

In a statement early Friday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement calling the strikes "successful."

Translated from Hebrew, Netanyahu said, "We are after a very successful opening strike. With God's help, we are going to have many more achievements."

Jun 12, 2025, 11:13 PM EDT

House GOP leaders support Israel strikes on Iran

Top House Republican leaders are voicing support for Israel’s strikes on Iran.

Speaker Mike Johnson posted an Israeli flag on X and said, "Israel IS right—and has a right—to defend itself!

Majority Leader Steve Scalise said he stands with Israel.

"Iran has refused to dismantle its nuclear program, which puts America at risk and poses an existential threat to Israel. Tonight Israel is taking action to defend itself, and we stand with Israel. Our prayers are with them and all American personnel in the region," Scalise said in a post on X.

Echoing Trump administration officials, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers said the U.S. was not involved in the strikes.

"The U.S. was not involved in the strikes, but our forces stand ready to defend themselves and our ally Israel," Rogers said in a statement.

-ABC News' Lauren Peller

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