Israel tightens civil defence measures after US strikes on Iran
Published: 05:06 AM,Jun 22,2025 | EDITED : 09:06 AM,Jun 22,2025
Israel has tightened civil defence restrictions nationwide following US airstrikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, the Israeli military announced on Sunday.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that only essential activities would be allowed across the country, in accordance with new directives approved by Defence Minister Israel Katz.
The decision came after a fresh security assessment.
'It was determined that as of today (Sunday), at 03:45am [0045 GMT],immediate changes will be made to the Home Front Command instructions.
As part of the changes, it was decided to shift all areas of the country from Partial and Limited Activity to Essential Activity,' the IDF said in a post on Telegram.
'The instructions include: a prohibition on educational activities,gatherings, and workplaces, except for essential sectors.'
The announcement came shortly after President Donald Trump said that US aircraft had attacked three nuclear sites in Iran, including Natanz, Esfahan and the Fordow uranium enrichment facility.
Israel launched a campaign on June 13, saying it is aimed at preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon - a charge that Tehran has consistently denied, saying its nuclear programme only serves civilian purposes.
Since the start of Israeli attacks in Iran more than a week ago,Tehran has attacked Israeli cities and military facilities with more than 450 missiles, according to official Israeli figures.
The data also states that over 400 Iranian drones entered Israeli airspace during that period.
A total of 24 people in Israel have been killed and more than 1,200 injured in the strikes, according to official figures.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that only essential activities would be allowed across the country, in accordance with new directives approved by Defence Minister Israel Katz.
The decision came after a fresh security assessment.
'It was determined that as of today (Sunday), at 03:45am [0045 GMT],immediate changes will be made to the Home Front Command instructions.
As part of the changes, it was decided to shift all areas of the country from Partial and Limited Activity to Essential Activity,' the IDF said in a post on Telegram.
'The instructions include: a prohibition on educational activities,gatherings, and workplaces, except for essential sectors.'
The announcement came shortly after President Donald Trump said that US aircraft had attacked three nuclear sites in Iran, including Natanz, Esfahan and the Fordow uranium enrichment facility.
Israel launched a campaign on June 13, saying it is aimed at preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon - a charge that Tehran has consistently denied, saying its nuclear programme only serves civilian purposes.
Since the start of Israeli attacks in Iran more than a week ago,Tehran has attacked Israeli cities and military facilities with more than 450 missiles, according to official Israeli figures.
The data also states that over 400 Iranian drones entered Israeli airspace during that period.
A total of 24 people in Israel have been killed and more than 1,200 injured in the strikes, according to official figures.