# Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-05 at 22:01

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Podcast: [Israel Today: Ongoing War Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/israel-today-ongoing-war-report-6668940)
Published: 2026-06-06T02:01:56+00:00
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HEADLINES Iran Uses US Hesitation to Strengthen Leverage US Strikes Iran Radar Sites After Drones Gas Prices Drop If Hormuz Flows Restored The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli defense officials say Tehran is using Washington’s reluctance to resume military action to improve its negotiating position. They report that Israel’s defense establishment is closely watching Iran’s enriched uranium program, internal power struggles in Tehran, and the declining likelihood of a joint military operation with the United States. The officials say Tehran believes Washington is reluctant to strike before or during major events in the United States, including the 2026 World Cup and the July 4 Independence Day celebrations, and that this perception is being used by Iran to strengthen its stance in negotiations. President Trump remains focused on avoiding renewed fighting while seeking an understanding on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, even as tensions flare between rival factions in Tehran over how long a ceasefire should last and how to proceed. In Iranian Retaliation, President Trump said Iran’s military has been “totally destroyed” and that Tehran now possesses around 21% of its missile capacity after recent strikes. He asserted that US observers know “almost to the number” how many missiles and drones Iran still holds, while declining to reveal an exact figure. He said most drone factories and missile manufacturing sites have been knocked out, and that Iran still has missiles and drones, albeit at a fraction of their former capacity. He suggested delays in any potential peace deal are a result of Iranian leadership being “proud” and resistant to concessions…

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