Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, June 17


JERUSALEM -- Israel said on Tuesday it had launched another wave of airstrikes in Iran and was determined to press ahead with its military campaign, now in its fifth day.

Israeli military spokesman Effie Defrin said Iranian forces had been pushed toward the center of the country as a result of sustained Israeli airstrikes. (Israel-Iran-Airstrikes)

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