Israeli jets continue striking Iranian targets in escalating offensive June 18, 2025 Smoke rises from the Iranian internal security headquarters in Tehran following an Israel Air Force strike on June 18, 2025. Credit: X Screenshot.X ScreenshotIsraeli jets continue striking Iranian targets in escalating offensive Tweet Join Group Join WhatsApp Group Email https://worldisraelnews.com/israeli-jets-continue-striking-iranian-targets-in-escalating-offensive/ Email Print Israel targets Iran’s police HQ and nuclear-related sites; Katz says campaign will continue to hit “symbols of the regime.” By David Brummer, World Israel News Israeli airstrikes intensified across Iran on Wednesday, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announcing a fresh wave of attacks that included the destruction of Iran’s police headquarters in Tehran and facilities linked to its nuclear and missile programs. Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the headquarters of Iran’s internal security forces was hit in the capital, describing the building as “the main arm of the Iranian dictator’s oppression.” “As we promised, we will continue to target symbols of [Iran’s] rule and strike the Ayatollah regime wherever it may be,” Katz said. סופת הטורנדו ממשיכה להכות בטהרן. מטוסי חיל האוויר השמידו עכשיו את מפקדת ביטחון הפנים של המשטר האיראני – זרוע הדיכוי המרכזית של הדיקטטור האיראני. כפי שהבטחנו – נמשיך לפגוע בסמלי שלטון ונכה במשטר האייתולות בכל מקום. — ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) June 18, 2025 The strikes marked the sixth consecutive day of open hostilities between Israel and Iran, with the IDF reporting that more than 1,100 Iranian assets have been targeted in hundreds of sorties since Israel’s lightning strikes began early Friday. According to the IDF, the Israeli Air Force launched a significant overnight operation involving more than 50 fighter jets, which struck military infrastructure in the Tehran area, including a centrifuge production facility. Read US holds Tehran directly accountable for any Houthi attacks near Bab el-MandebThe military said the targeted site played a key role in Iran’s efforts to accelerate uranium enrichment for potential nuclear weapons development. “Civilian nuclear programs do not require enrichment at such levels,” the IDF said in a statement, emphasizing the military objective to degrade Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Additional strikes were carried out early Wednesday in western Iran, where some 25 fighter jets hit approximately 40 military targets, including missile launchers, storage facilities, and Iranian troops. Among the weapons destroyed was an Emad ballistic missile system reportedly prepared for an imminent launch against Israel. Approx. 25 fighter jets struck over 40 missile infrastructure components directed toward Israel this morning, including missile storage sites and military operatives of the Iranian Regime. A loaded and ready-to-launch "Emad" missile launcher was also struck overnight. pic.twitter.com/8oHQYCW2A1 — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 18, 2025 The IDF released video footage of the strike on the Emad launcher, as well as other attacks on missile sites and military personnel. While Israeli leaders have signaled they would welcome regime change in Iran, they have insisted that the ongoing campaign is focused on dismantling Tehran’s military threat—particularly its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. Meanwhile, reports from Iran indicated growing panic in the capital, with thousands fleeing Tehran amid fears of further Israeli bombardments. IAF airstrikesIDFIranIsrael KatzTehran