16.06.2025 00:00
A new retaliatory attack by Israel initially struck the Iranian city of Haifa with ballistic missiles. In response, Israel targeted western Tehran in the new wave of attacks, while the death toll in Iran rose to 224, and the number of injured reached 1,277.
The Iranian Ministry of Health announced that the number of people killed in Israeli attacks has increased by 98 to 224, and the number of injured has risen to 1,277.
CASUALTIES IN IRAN ARE INCREASING
The war that began with Israel's attack on Iran has intensified with Tehran's retaliations. As both sides attack each other, casualties have increased. The number of people who have lost their lives due to Israeli attacks in Iran has risen to 224. The number of injured is reported to be 1,277.
COMMANDERS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS KILLED
Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps confirmed that Intelligence Chief Mohammad Kazemi was killed in the Israeli attacks. The Revolutionary Guards Corps also stated that Kazemi's assistant Hasan Mohaqiq and commander Mohsen Baqeri were also killed in the attack.
NEW WAVE OF ATTACKS FROM ISRAEL
A written statement from the Israeli army stated, "The Israeli Air Force has launched a series of airstrikes targeting dozens of ground-to-ground missile sites in western Iran."
IRAN STRIKES HAIFA
In an attack on Israel from Iran in the evening hours, it was reported that some missiles hit Haifa in the north and some areas in the south. The Israeli emergency service, Magen David Adom, reported that two buildings caught fire in Haifa and four people were injured, according to initial assessments.
Similarly, it was reported that fires broke out in the southern Lakhish region due to missiles fired from Iran. Additionally, it was reported that a piece of a missile intercepted by air defense systems caused a fire in the town of al-Bireh, adjacent to the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
On social media, images were shared showing numerous points in northern Israel where missiles fired from Iran and missiles launched from air defense systems left trails of light in the sky.
CALL FOR THE PUBLIC TO "ENTER SHELTERS"
The Israeli army emphasized that after alarms were heard, people should enter safe shelters and remain there until further notice. Emergency alerts on mobile phones also sounded in the direction where the missiles were approaching.
Shortly after the attack, the Israeli army announced that following an assessment of the situation after the missiles fired from Iran, citizens could leave the shelters. The Home Front Command reported that people were allowed to leave protected areas.
NETANYAHU: REGIME CHANGE IN IRAN MAY BE POSSIBLE AT THE END OF THE WAR
Netanyahu stated that the attacks on Iran could lead to regime change. He said, "Tehran is burning. We are determined to complete the mission. Attacks targeting Iran's leadership by Israel could make regime change possible in Iran. Our intelligence shows that Iran wants to transfer nuclear weapons to the Houthis. We have now killed the head of the Revolutionary Guards Intelligence in Tehran and his assistant.
The Iranian people will now decide whether to rebel or not. We destroyed the Isfahan reactor; without that facility, it is impossible for them to develop nuclear weapons. We will continue our mission to eliminate the dual threat posed by Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missiles."
TRUMP: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR US TO INTERVENE IN THE WAR
Trump made a statement to ABC News regarding the Israel-Iran conflict. Speaking to Rachel Scott from ABC News, Trump stated that the U.S. is not currently involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, saying, "However, it is possible for us to intervene." Trump also emphasized that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "open" to mediating in the conflict, stating, "He is ready. He called me. We talked at length."
IRAN FIRED 50 BALLISTIC MISSILES AT ISRAEL
The Israeli army announced that 50 ballistic missiles were fired from Iran and issued a directive for people to stay close to shelters across the country. During this process, warnings were issued to restrict movement in open areas and avoid gatherings. It was reported that air defense systems were activated to intercept the missiles.
"ISRAEL IS NOT CURRENTLY INTERESTED IN A CEASEFIRE"
An Israeli official speaking to Axios stated, "Israel is not currently interested in a ceasefire because it has not yet achieved all its objectives." Israeli media reported that in the attack on the organization building in Tehran, the head of the Revolutionary Guards Intelligence Organization and his assistant were trapped under the rubble, and their condition is unknown.
ISRAEL: MOST OF THE MISSILES FIRED FROM IRAN WERE INTERCEPTED
In a statement, it was shared that most of the missiles were intercepted, and no information was received about any fallen missiles. Israelis were advised to continue following the instructions of the Home Front Command. In a previous statement, the army announced that after the announcement of missiles fired from Iran, citizens could leave the shelters, while the emergency service Magen David Adom stated that no calls had been received regarding any injuries.
IRAN: WE WILL NOT RETALIATE UNLESS WE ARE ATTACKED
On the other hand, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated, "(If there is) no attack from (Israel), we will not retaliate."
SCHOOLS IN IRAN HAVE BEEN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
All educational institutions in Iran have been closed until further notice. In Israel, the state of emergency and restrictions have been extended until June 30.
NEW WAVE OF ATTACKS FROM ISRAEL TO TEHRAN
Before Iran's retaliatory attack, Israeli forces launched a new wave of attacks in the Iranian capital, Tehran. While explosion sounds were heard in Tehran, announcements were made that air defense systems were activated. Israeli planes struck the Iranian capital for the second time today. Black smoke rose over the skies of Tehran.
MOSQUES AND METROS WILL BE SHELTERS
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated in an interview with state television, "Mosques are among the shelters open for public use; schools and metro stations will be ready for use tonight."
THE NUMBER OF DEATHS IN IRAN HAS RISEN TO 128
Iranian media reported that the number of people who lost their lives due to Israeli attacks has risen to 128. 900 people were injured. In Israel, it was reported that 742 Israelis became homeless due to Iran's retaliation.
IRAN HAS LAUNCHED A COUNTER-ATTACK
On the other hand, the Israeli Army announced that Iran has begun a new attack. In a statement from the Israeli Army, it was stated, "A new missile attack has been launched from Iran."
After Iran began its missile attack, the Israeli Army called on its citizens to go to shelters.
A MISSILE HIT THE CITY OF HAIFA
It was reported that missiles hit critical points in the city of Haifa, Israel. At least 4 people were injured due to the missiles that fell in the city, and flames were rising from the city.
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A large number of emergency teams were dispatched to the areas where missiles fell.
NETANYAHU: THEY WILL PAY A HEAVY PRICE
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the area in Bat Yam, Israel, where buildings were heavily damaged in the missile attack carried out by Iran. Netanyahu stated that Israel is fighting for its existence, saying, "This is a war of liberation; Iran will pay a heavy price for killing civilians."
ISRAELI ENERGY MINISTER THREATENS IRAN
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, after his inspections in the areas hit in Bat Yam, stated that they would continue to respond to Iran's attacks, saying, "For every building destroyed in Israel, 100 buildings will be destroyed in Tehran and Iran." Following Cohen's threats to the Tehran administration, it was reported that the Israeli Prime Minister's Office instructed ministers not to make statements regarding Iran.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR
On June 13, Israel carried out large-scale attacks targeting not only the nuclear facilities in various Iranian cities but also the high command of the military.
While the Chief of Staff of Iran, the Commander of the Revolutionary Guards, and several senior commanders, along with 9 nuclear scientists, lost their lives in the attacks, the total civilian death toll was reported as 78.
In the Iranian military's retaliation against Israel with ballistic missiles, it was reported that 13 people were killed and more than 400 were injured.
Many countries, especially Turkey, condemned Israel.
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