IDF identifies missiles launched from Iran towards Israel

IDF identifies missiles launched from Iran towards Israel

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, the Islamic Republic fired some 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes that targeted top Iranian military commanders and nuclear facilities [1]. The strikes, launched on Friday, marked a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the regional adversaries.

The Israeli military reported that nine impact sites were confirmed, with 15 people wounded, mostly in good condition [1]. Air raid sirens wailed across Israel as explosions rocked the country, and several people were trapped in a high-rise building in central Israel [1]. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had warned of "several waves of Iranian attacks" [1].

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have struck dozens of Israeli targets, including military installations and infrastructure [1]. The strikes came hours after Israel announced its airstrikes had killed several top Iranian generals, including the head of the Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, and the armed forces chief of staff, Mohammad Bagheri [1].

In response to the escalation, the UN Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting, requested by Iran and supported by Russia and China [1]. The meeting was held at 1900 GMT on Friday.

The U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to "make a deal" on its nuclear program, warning of "even more brutal" attacks to come. The United States emphasized it was not involved in the Israeli action and warned Iran against attacking American personnel or interests [1]. Tehran responded that Washington would be "responsible for consequences."

The violence disrupted regional air travel, with Iraq, Jordan, and Syria closing their airspace, and Israel declaring a state of emergency [1]. Oil prices surged and stocks declined as markets reacted to the strikes.

The Iranian missile strikes raised questions about whether a sixth round of U.S.-Iran talks planned for Sunday in Oman would proceed. Trump said Washington was "hoping to get back to the negotiating table" despite the escalating violence [1].

References:
[1] https://www.turkiyetoday.com/middle-east/iran-fires-150-ballistic-missiles-at-israel-in-retaliation-for-strikes-on-commanders-3202854
[2] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-iran-launch-more-barrages-israel-aims-wipe-out-tehrans-nuclear-program-2025-06-13/
[3] https://www.palestinechronicle.com/live-blog-iran-launches-six-waves-of-retaliation-against-israel-unprecedented-destruction-reported-day-616/