Israel says it has aerial superiority over Tehran, Iranian intelligence leader killed
Share this @internewscast.com

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

On Monday, the Israeli military announced that it had achieved “aerial superiority” over Tehran following airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of four senior Iranian intelligence officials.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Iranian air defenses and missile systems have been significantly weakened, allowing Israeli aircraft to fly over Tehran with reduced risk. Consequently, Israel claims to have command over the airspace from western Iran to Tehran.

The Israeli military stated that “precise intelligence” enabled the Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets to target a facility in Tehran where top Iranian intelligence officials were present. The strike reportedly resulted in the deaths of Mohammad Kazemi, the Head of the Intelligence Organization of the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), his deputy Mohammad Hassan Mohaqiq, Mohsen Bakri, the Head of the Quds Force Intelligence Directorate, and his deputy Abu al-Fadl Nikouei, according to the IDF on Monday.

Damage in Israel from Iranian strike

Rescue workers, police and military officers inspect the site where an Iranian missile struck in Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, June 16, 2025.  (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Meanwhile, Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country. Israeli emergency services reported at least eight killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of the conflict.

Powerful explosions, likely from Israel’s defense systems intercepting Iranian missiles, rocked Tel Aviv shortly before dawn, according to the Associated Press. Plumes of black smoke rose into the sky over the major coastal city.

The latest salvo comes after a weekend of escalating tit-for-tat attacks between Israel and Iran that raised fears of a wider, more dangerous regional war.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
NYC voters torn over Zohran Mamdani's big plans to hike taxes on wealthy, corporations: poll

NYC Voters Divided on Zohran Mamdani’s Proposal to Increase Taxes on the Wealthy and Corporations: Survey Shows

The strategy proposed by Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani to increase taxes…
Portrait of Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit.

Russian Minister Fired by Putin in Kremlin Turmoil Discovered Dead Shortly After in Suspected ‘Suicide’

RUSSIA’S former transport minister has reportedly been found dead just hours after…
Woman being interviewed in front of a red car.

Erin Patterson, Dubbed the “Mushroom Cook,” Convicted of Fatally Poisoning In-laws with Deathcap Mushrooms at Lunch

THE infamous “mushroom cook” has been found guilty of murdering her in-laws…
Jill Zarin returns with her 12th annual Hamptons Luxury Luncheon cancer benefit

Jill Zarin Hosts 12th Annual Hamptons Luxury Luncheon to Support Cancer Research

She’s back! Jill Zarin’s annual luxury luncheon in the Hamptons will be…
'Let's not be naive about this'

“We Shouldn’t Be Naive About This”

The onset of World War III is anticipated when Chinese President Xi…

Terrifying Scene Unfolds as Cabin is Carried Off by Lethal Texas Floodwaters While Bystanders Shout, ‘It’s Full of People’

THIS is the terrifying moment a cabin was swept away during the…
Man killed after opening fire at US Border Patrol facility in Texas

Shooter shot dead at Texas Border Patrol station

One officer was injured in the shooting but it’s unclear if they…
Aerial view of a 3,500-year-old archaeological site in Peru.

Remarkable 3,500-Year-Old Lost City of the Americas’ Oldest Civilization Discovered in Peru

AN ANCIENT city that is over 3,500 years old has been unearthed…
‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Delves Into a Hidden Part of History: “There Was a Black Elite Living in Newport”

“‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Explores the Overlooked History of Newport’s Black Elite”

HBO’s show The Gilded Age consistently acknowledges the presence of Black individuals…
New Jersey Coast Guard swimmer rescues nearly 200 people in deadly Texas flash floods

Heroic Coast Guard Swimmer from New Jersey Saves Close to 200 Lives in Texas Flash Flood Disaster

A Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey is being hailed as…
Aerial view of a Costco Wholesale store.

Costco Urges Shoppers to Cease Use of Popular Beach Item Due to ‘Fingertip Amputation’ Risk

A POPULAR beach product has landed on Costco’s urgent recall list after…
UK man challenges himself to walk barefoot for a year

British Man Takes on Year-Long Barefoot Walking Challenge

Meet the man who is spending every day barefoot – for a…