🔥 Iran Launches Major Missile Barrage on Israeli Cities
In a stark escalation of regional tension, Iran launched a large-scale missile attack dubbed Operation True Promise III, firing over 150 ballistic missiles—some assisted by allied Houthi forces—against Israel late on June 13–15 economictimes.indiatimes.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2theaustralian.com.au+2. Targets included Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion, Rehovot, and Northern Israel.
đź’” Civilian Toll & Structural Damage
Rescue services report 10 Israeli civilian deaths and around 200 injuries from strikes on residential neighborhoods theaustralian.com.au+6iranintl.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6theaustralian.com.au+3youtube.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3.
A missile strike collapsed one eight-storey building in Tel Aviv, while other high-rise apartments and public infrastructure suffered heavy damage.
🛡️ Israel’s Defence Response
Israel’s Iron Dome and allied missile-defence systems intercepted many incoming threats, but several missiles broke through defenses and caused the reported casualties youtube.com+15theaustralian.com.au+15iranintl.com+15.
In response, Israel carried out retaliatory airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, including aircraft, refueling planes, strategic depots, and a military ministry building in Tehran apnews.com.
🗓️ Third Day of Escalation
This marks the third consecutive day of direct military action between Iran and Israel. The death toll has risen on both sides:
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Israel now reports 13–14 fatalities and over 300 injuries bild.de+15apnews.com+15apnews.com+15.
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Iran acknowledges at least 78–128 deaths, including nuclear scientists and IRGC officers, with hundreds more injured en.wikipedia.org+11apnews.com+11en.wikipedia.org+11.
🌍 Global Reactions & Diplomatic Pressure
International leaders, including those from the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, and the G7, have urged restraint and called for urgent diplomacy and de-escalation theguardian.com+4theguardian.com+4apnews.com+4.
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated strong support for Israel, warning Iran against further aggression, while also expressing hope for renewed negotiations time.com+1apnews.com+1.
⚠️ Risk of Wider Regional Conflict
The continuing exchange of missile and drone attacks, closure of airspace, threats from Iran-aligned militias, and rising civilian casualties have raised fears of a broader Middle East confrontation bild.de+15apnews.com+15apnews.com+15.
âś… Summary
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Iran launches major missile offensive (Operation True Promise III) targeting urban centers in Israel.
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Israeli defences intercept most missiles; however, 10 civilians died and 200 were injured.
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Israel retaliates with strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites (Operation Rising Lion).
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Third day of escalation with increasing casualties on both sides.
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Global powers call for calm; risk of wider regional fallout looms.
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