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Israel says 90 percent of Iran’s 300 missiles, drones were intercepted outside its borders

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The Israeli military said on Sunday that it intercepted about 99 percent of more than 300 missiles and drones Iran launched late Saturday in its first direct attack against Israel.

The noise of heavy fighter jet traffic and air raid sirens were heard across Israel as the Iranian retaliatory assault, seeking vengeance for the killing of seven Iranian officials, including two veteran commanders, in Damascus on April 1, began around midnight.

“Together with our partners, the Americans and others, we managed to block the attack with very little damage caused,” said Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, describing the outcome as “an impressive achievement.”

Gallant noted that the incident has not been over, and the Israeli Air Force remains on high alert.

In a press briefing, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari said that Iran had launched about 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles, and over 120 ballistic missiles.

Hagari said the IDF’s Arrow anti-missile system successfully intercepted most of the ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere.

According to the spokesman, “a few” ballistic missiles did hit Israel, causing minor damage to the Nevatim Airbase in the Negev Desert. The drones and cruise missiles did not hit Israeli territory.

Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service reported that a seven-year-old girl in a Bedouin village suffered severe injuries, apparently from a missile strike. However, it added that the circumstances of her injury were still under investigation by the police.

At 7:00 a.m. local time (0400 GMT), the Israeli airspace was opened after being closed for more than six hours, the Israeli Airports Authority said.

Jordanian state television reported that Jordan’s airspace was also reopened in the morning after the kingdom participated in intercepting the drones overnight.

The closure of airspace in Lebanon and Iraq has also been lifted.

Footage released by the military showed an F-35 warplane returning to the Nevatim Airbase after participating in the defense operation. Israel’s Channel 12 TV news broadcast footage of the country’s international Ben Gurion Airport resuming operations, suggesting it was an indication that the nation is returning to normalcy.

“We intercepted. We blocked. Together we will win,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote on social media platform X on Sunday morning.

Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, reported that Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Hossein Salami warned on Sunday that any reaction from Israel would be met with a much stronger response.

Overnight, Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden talked over the phone, according to Netanyahu’s office.

 

 

 

 

 

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Airline operators lambast Oshiomhole over ‘unruly’ airport incident, as Aviation minister orders investigation

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Concerned citizens and organisations have continued to criticise former governor of Edo State, senator Adams Oshiomhole for disrupting operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport earlier this week when he arrived late for a flight and resorted to selfhelp against the rules of engagement.

The latest condemnation is from the umbrella association of indigenous carriers – Airlines Operators of Nigeria,which described the senator’s action as unruly and unacceptable.

The spokesperson of the Airlines Operators of Nigeria, Prof Obiora Okonkwo, on Friday night said rights of air passengers are expected to confirm to rules of regulatory authorities for the safety of lives, rather than the caprics of an individual, no matter how highly placed.

“AON has had enough frustration and distractions in trying to offer services to Nigerians. Meanwhile, the one that just happened with the high-profile Nigerian is another distraction to us. We have taken an interest in all of the press statements released by the distinguished senator, and AON also had a full briefing from Air Peace on this incident.

“As much as we understand and appreciate the fact that every passenger has a right, it is only limited to what is allowed by ICAO and the aviation industry. There is no amount of disappointment, if at all, from any airline that should lead you to self-help. What happened is a typical example of unruly behaviour. That is not acceptable, Air Peace is a respectable airline, they carry 40-50 per cent of all the domestic passengers, and they deserve respect.”

Meanwhile, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the matter and directed all aviation agencies to exercise restraint.

Keyamo appealed for calm and urged both sides to desist from further accusations and counter-accusations on the matter.

 

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67 year old grandfather ordained Catholic priest

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Last week Saturday, June 7, 2025, inside the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, Michigan, something happened that stunned the world.

As the choir sang and the incense rose, Deacon Patrick Bruen walked toward the altar to be ordained a Catholic priest.

But just moments before that sacred rite…

He held his grandson in his arms.

Fifty-five priests surrounded him, watching in awe.
Not one of them had ever held their own child or grandchild.
Because Roman Catholic priests don’t marry.

But Patrick Bruen once did.

He was married to Georgiana, the love of his life, for 41 years.
Together, they raised 3 children.
Welcomed 15 grandchildren.
Laughed. Prayed. Worked. Wept. Grew old.

And then… Georgiana died in 2020.

In the quiet heartbreak of widowhood, Patrick heard God call again.

This time, to the altar of sacrifice, not the altar of matrimony.

And he said yes.

At 67 years old, Patrick entered seminary formation.
And on June 7, 2025, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron laid hands on him.
He became Father Pat Bruen, a priest of Jesus Christ, forever.

📿 First, he said “I do” to his wife.
Now, he says “This is My Body” at the altar.
Two vocations. One faithful heart.

💬 “We’re both trying to live according to God’s plan,” he said, standing beside a much younger man ordained that same day.
“Though our lives are different, the call is the same.”

Because vocation is not a moment. It’s a lifelong conversation with God.

🔥 To every man discerning the priesthood, young or old:

This story is for you.

If you’ve ever felt too late…
Too broken…
Too far gone…

You’re not.

The priesthood isn’t just for the young.
It’s for the willing.
For the faithful.
For those who still dare to ask:

👉🏽 “Lord, what are You asking of me now?”

And have the courage to answer.

Welcome, Father Pat.
You once held your grandson.
Now, you hold the Eucharist.
You remind us all

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Israel launches ‘Operation Rising Lion’ rains multiple strikes on Iran

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Israeli authorities launched dozens of airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military targets, killing two Iranian top military generals.

Its military said a “pre-emptive, precise, combined offensive based on high-quality intelligence” had been launched – called Operation Rising Lion.

“Dozens of IAF je first stage that included strikes on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran,” said a statement.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attack was to “roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival” and would last for “as many days as it takes to remove the threat”.

Iranian state media reported the head of the country’s powerful Revolutionary Guard, Hossein Salami, had been killed.

Mehr News said nuclear scientist Fereydoun Abbasi was also dead, as was theoretical physicist Dr Mohammed Mehdi Tehranchi and Major General Gholam Ali Rashid.

Iran’s media reported explosions northeast of capital Tehran early on Friday, and said buildings belonging to the armed forces were hit in the Mahalati complex north of the city.

The country’s Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned of “severe punishment” and claimed residential areas had been targeted.

“In the enemy’s attacks, a number of commanders and scientists were martyred. Their successors and colleagues will immediately continue their duties,” said a statement reported by the Tasnim news agency.

 

 

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