Israel Fends Off Another Iranian Rocket Attack: An Uncensored Recap
Jerusalem and Haifa rocked by intense blasts
Get the lowdown on the latest round of rocket attacks from Iran on Israel, complete with explosive details, casualties, and responses country-particulars.
The Skirmish at a Glance
- June 13, 2025: Israel goes on the offensive, launching a massive attack on Iran's military officials and facilities. Iran retaliates.
- June 14, 2025 (Morning): Iran strikes back in a grand style with Operation True Promise III, firing over 150 ballistic missiles and 100 drones at Israel [2][3].
- June 16, 2025: Israel reports intercepting 80-90% of incoming Iranian ballistic missiles, but residential areas still sustain damage [3].
Casualties and Collateral Damage
- Iran: Over 20 senior Iranian military commanders and at least 320 civilians sustain injuries from Israeli airstrikes [1].
- Israel: Around 24 civilian casualties are documented due to Iranian missile strikes, with cities like Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba bearing the brunt [3].
Fiery Responses Across the Board
- Iran: Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, threatens revenge against Israel, asserting his country will render Israel defenceless [2]. President Masoud Pezeshkian discusses tense calls with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, over the Israeli attacks [2].
- Israel: Israel ups the ante with additional airstrikes on Iranian targets, including airports and a drone base near Tehran. Israeli military claims most Iranian missiles are either intersected or miss their mark [1][3].
- International: The global community reacts strongly, with the United Nations calling for restraint, and the conflict impacting global oil prices and shipping routes [3].
Military Action Highlights
- Israeli Offensive: Operation Rising Lion sees Israel's largest military action against Iran since the 1980s Iraq war [1].
- Iranian Retaliation: Iranian military targets military sites, intelligence facilities, and residential areas in Israel with its ballistic missiles and drones [3].
Sources: ntv.de, rog/AFP/rts
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The European Union expresses deep concern over the escalating war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the recent Israel-Iran skirmishes, as they could have wider implications on politics and general-news. Amidst the alarming military actions, such as Israel's Operation Rising Lion and Iran's Operation True Promise III, international bodies like the United Nations plead for restraint to prevent further escalation.
