The Latest: More Air Raid Sirens in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as Tensions Flare Between Iran and Israel
Iran initiates fresh attack wave – Air raid warnings issued in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv - Iran Initiates New Assault - Air Defense Systems Activated in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
It's a chaotic scene in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as per AFP correspondents' reports, with explosions echoing and sirens blaring in both cities. Millions of Israelis are hastily seeking shelter in various cities after the Israeli army confirmed the news via X, their online service.
This escalation follows an extraordinary, large-scale attack launched by Israel on Iranian targets - namely, nuclear and military facilities - early Friday morning. The leaders of Iran's army and the Revolutionary Guards, as well as much of the Revolutionary Guards' air force leadership, met their demise. Since then, Iran has been retaliating against Israel with drones and rockets, a response to Israel's initial attack.
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Israel initiated Operation Rising Lion on June 13, 2025, targeting various sites in Tel Aviv, causing fires and injuries. Iran responded with a massive retaliatory attack on June 13, striking areas in Northern Israel. More recently, air raid sirens echoed again in Northern Israel, including locations such as Wadi Ara, HaMifratz, Upper Galilee, HaAmakim, Center Galilee, HaCarmel, and Menashe on June 16, 2025.
The city of Tel Aviv has been a target before, with reports of previous air raid sirens in Jerusalem currently absent but the tense atmosphere persisting due to heightened military activities between the two nations. The Israeli defense system, including the Iron Dome, is continuously intercepting missiles, yet some areas, like Tel Aviv, have still been hit.
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The Israeli military launched numerous strikes on weapons sites across Iran, resulting in the deaths of key figures like the IRGC intel chief, marking a significant blow to Iran's military capabilities. Meanwhile, American forces in the Middle East have aided Israel in intercepting incoming Iranian missiles, assuming proper precautions during the strikes.
Tense Situation, Potential Future Risk
Both sides have been exchanging military actions and threats of further retaliation, keeping the situation volatile. As we continue to monitor the developments between Iran and Israel, the risk of future escalations remains high. Stay tuned for further updates on this ongoing crisis.
State Television in Iran reports a wave of attacks on Israeli cities, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, following a missile attack on Iranian military sites. The tense political situation between the two countries escalates, with the Middle East now engulfed in war-and-conflicts and general-news developments.
