Rocket Attacks from Iran on Israel: A Timeline and Analysis
Iranian-Origin Missiles Launched Once More by Israeli Military - Iranian missiles launched again, this time targeting Israel's military forces.
Let's dive into the latest round of tension between Israel and Iran, as Israel once more finds itself under rocket fire. Here's a breakdown of the ongoing conflict, including significant events, casualties, and responses.
Sequence of Events
- June 14, 2025: Israel's military divulged that they've been hit by rockets from Iran. Defensive systems are fully operational to ward off threats, as confirmed by the military via Telegram. Residents are urged to head to shelters and stay put until further notice, with only authorized departures from shelters allowed.
This latest barrage is not the first – in a previous flare-up, three people were believed to have been slain in the northern Israeli town of Tamra [1]. Israel's response to these earlier attacks involved unspecified new offensives on Iranian targets inside Iran.
Behind the Casualties
- Iranian Losses: Reports suggest that the Israeli reprisals led to the demise of several top Iranian military leaders, including IRGC commander Hossein Salami and Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri. Plus, key nuclear scientists such as Fereydoon Abbasi and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi were among those who lost their lives. Additionally, there were civilian casualties reported [1].
- Israeli Losses: At this point, there's no clarity regarding Israeli casualties during the Iranian retaliatory strikes.
International and Military Responses
- Global Reaction: The international community is worrying about the escalation, with certain nations, like Libya, publicly condemning Israel's strikes as a "brazen violation." The strikes have also been identified as a hurdle to ongoing diplomatic efforts seeking to prevent further conflicts in the region [2].
- Military Actions: Israel's operation represents a formidable military response designed to weaken Iran's nuclear capabilities and disrupt its military infrastructure. Iran retaliated with a massive-scale missile and drone attack, indicating a preparedness to counteract Israeli aggression [2].
[1] Source: The Jerusalem Post, June 14, 2025[2] Source: Al Jazeera, June 14, 2025
The European Union and its Member States have expressed concern over the escalating war-and-conflicts between Israel and Iran, worrying about the potential impacts on politics and general-news in the region. Several nations, including Libya, have openly condemned Israel's military actions as a violation of diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further conflicts.
