Avery Borens, Ria Reddy, Andie Parry, and Brian Carter

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The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) will be publishing two updates per day while conditions in the Middle East warrant it. Our updates will provide insights into the ongoing strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and key military and nuclear program leadership. We will prioritize covering Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities in response to the attacks that threaten US forces and interests.

The IDF has targeted several military sites across Iran since June 15. The IDF confirmed on June 16 that the Israeli Air Force struck the IRGC Quds Force headquarters in Tehran. IRGC Quds Force operatives used this facility to plan attacks against Israel. The IDF reportedly struck an IRGC barracks in Zanjan, Zanjan Province, and a munitions bunker in Qom City, Qom Province. The IDF also struck Parchin military complex east of Tehran, which Iran has used to develop and manufacture explosive materials and advanced munitions, including ballistic missiles. Israel targeted missile production sites at Parchin in its October 2024 attack. The Parchin complex also reportedly played a key role in the Iranian nuclear weapons program.

Key Takeaways:

• Israel struck military and military-industrial sites around Tehran as part of its ongoing campaign into Iran. There are also unverified reports of an Israeli strike around the Fordow nuclear site.

• Iran conducted another ballistic missile attack against Israel. Iran reportedly fired around 40 missiles, with at least two missiles appearing to strike an energy site in Haifa.

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