*The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies as Iran launches a series of missile attacks in retaliation for Israel's military strikes on its nuclear facilities, prompting warnings from both sides and raising alarms in the region.*
**Escalating Conflict: Iranian Missile Strikes on Israel Amid Ongoing Hostilities**
**Escalating Conflict: Iranian Missile Strikes on Israel Amid Ongoing Hostilities**
*Iran retaliates with missile attacks on Israel following Israeli strikes on key Iranian military and nuclear sites.*
June 13, 2025, 4:47 p.m. ET
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a barrage of missiles targeting at least seven sites in Israel, including urban areas around Tel Aviv. The missile attack is a direct response to recent Israeli strikes that targeted Iran's military infrastructure and nuclear facilities, including its critical operations in Natanz and Isfahan.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz termed the Iranian attack a “crossing of a red line,” indicating serious repercussions for the Iranian regime. The strikes came just hours after the Israeli military had intensified operations, allegedly resulting in significant casualties among Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists.
Witnesses in Tel Aviv reported multiple explosions as Iran's missiles were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome defense system, while some missiles reached their targets, causing substantial damage, including to residential areas. Residents were repeatedly advised to seek shelter as air raid sirens blared throughout the region, reflecting a heightened state of alert.
Iran's military, represented by the Revolutionary Guards Corps, claimed a precision strike against what they called “dozens of military and defense sites in Israel,” asserting that their actions were a necessary response to the loss of prominent officials during the Israeli incursions.
In a strategic defense maneuver, the United States has positioned additional military assets in the eastern Mediterranean, affirming its support for Israel amid rising tensions. President Donald Trump, while calling for restraint from Iran, supported Israel's right to defend itself against perceived threats and underscored the need for a diplomatic resolution.
On the diplomatic front, the situation sparked divided reactions within the U.S. Congress. While many members expressed strong support for Israel's military actions, others cautioned against a spiraled conflict that could engulf the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Iranian citizens directly in a video broadcast, appealing to them to rise against their government, suggesting that the Israeli military operation is not against the Iranian people but the regime threatening regional stability.
As the conflict unfolds, analysts fear a protracted confrontation may lead to wider instability affecting not only Iran and Israel but also drawing in various regional actors against the backdrop of a shaky geopolitical landscape. International concern mounts as civilian casualties are reported and fears of additional Iranian retaliation grow, raising the specter of a broader regional war.
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a barrage of missiles targeting at least seven sites in Israel, including urban areas around Tel Aviv. The missile attack is a direct response to recent Israeli strikes that targeted Iran's military infrastructure and nuclear facilities, including its critical operations in Natanz and Isfahan.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz termed the Iranian attack a “crossing of a red line,” indicating serious repercussions for the Iranian regime. The strikes came just hours after the Israeli military had intensified operations, allegedly resulting in significant casualties among Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists.
Witnesses in Tel Aviv reported multiple explosions as Iran's missiles were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome defense system, while some missiles reached their targets, causing substantial damage, including to residential areas. Residents were repeatedly advised to seek shelter as air raid sirens blared throughout the region, reflecting a heightened state of alert.
Iran's military, represented by the Revolutionary Guards Corps, claimed a precision strike against what they called “dozens of military and defense sites in Israel,” asserting that their actions were a necessary response to the loss of prominent officials during the Israeli incursions.
In a strategic defense maneuver, the United States has positioned additional military assets in the eastern Mediterranean, affirming its support for Israel amid rising tensions. President Donald Trump, while calling for restraint from Iran, supported Israel's right to defend itself against perceived threats and underscored the need for a diplomatic resolution.
On the diplomatic front, the situation sparked divided reactions within the U.S. Congress. While many members expressed strong support for Israel's military actions, others cautioned against a spiraled conflict that could engulf the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Iranian citizens directly in a video broadcast, appealing to them to rise against their government, suggesting that the Israeli military operation is not against the Iranian people but the regime threatening regional stability.
As the conflict unfolds, analysts fear a protracted confrontation may lead to wider instability affecting not only Iran and Israel but also drawing in various regional actors against the backdrop of a shaky geopolitical landscape. International concern mounts as civilian casualties are reported and fears of additional Iranian retaliation grow, raising the specter of a broader regional war.
