Fresh Flares in the Mid East: Iran Rains Rockets on Israel Once More
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Israel under missile attack again by Iran
In the early hours of the day, Israel faced yet another barrage of rockets from Iran, according to the country's military. Israel's air defense was promptly activated to neutralize the incoming projectiles, as stated in a press release from the Israeli military.
For now, residents have been advised to stay in bomb shelters. Earlier, a representative from the powerful Iranian Revolutionary Guard, as per the state news agency Irna, had warned that the ongoing wave of attacks against Israel would never cease until Tuesday morning.
Source: ntv.de, dpa
Unraveling the Roots
- Rising Tensions: The simmering conflict between Iran and Israel took a turn for the worst since Operation Rising Lion, a series of Israeli strikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites and military installations, started on June 13, 2025 [3]. This marked a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions, with previous flare-ups occurring in April 2024 and October 2024 [3].
- Iran's Reaction: In retaliation, Iran kicked off Operation True Promise III, a massive counter-attack that involved launching over 150 ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones towards Israel [3].
Recent Aggressions
- June 14, 2025: A substantial number of ballistic missiles were launched by Iran towards Israel, with several landing in Tel Aviv. This offensive left 21 injured, with two individuals in critical condition [2].
- Post-June 17 Escalation: Following the initial attack, Iran carried out additional ballistic missile strikes against Israel, perpetuating the vicious cycle [1].
Counter Measures
- Iron Dome Protection: Israel's Iron Dome defense system successfully intercepted numerous incoming missiles, though some reportedly struck sites within Tel Aviv [2].
- International Aid: The United States offered assistance to Israel in intercepting incoming Iranian missiles, with U.S. troops in the region taking necessary precautions during the attacks [2].
Current State of Affairs
- The dispute continues to fester, with persistent tension and the possibility of further escalation. Iran vows severe reprisals against any Israeli provocations, while Israel braces itself for both military and civilian defense preparations [2][3].
[1] "Iran launches more rockets towards Israel," dpa (June 17, 2025), [Accessed June 18, 2025].[2] "Israeli military says Iran launched dozens of rockets at Israel," nytimes.com (June 14, 2025), [Accessed June 18, 2025].[3] "Iranian retaliation following Israeli attacks," cnn.com (June 13, 2025), [Accessed June 18, 2025].
- The Commission, amidst the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionising radiation in the context of this escalating war-and-conflicts.
- The crisis in the Middle East, marked by escalating tensions, Iran's retaliations, and cyber-attacks, has been a prominent topic of discussion in politics, general-news, and crime-and-justice, reflecting the international community's concern and involvement in resolving the situation.
