Iranian state media: Iran preparing for largest and most intense missile attack in history on Israeli soil

Iranian state media: Iran preparing for largest and most intense missile attack in history on Israeli soil

TEL AVIV, Israel — In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Iranian state media has announced that Iran is preparing for its largest and most intense missile attack on Israeli soil. This threat comes amidst a fourth day of intense missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, with both sides reporting increasing casualties and infrastructure damage.

Early Monday morning, Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks, hitting an Israeli oil refinery and causing damage to the power grid [2]. The Israeli Magen David Adom emergency service reported that at least three people were killed and dozens more wounded in the latest strikes, bringing the total death toll in Israel to at least 17 since the conflict began [1]. In Iran, at least 224 people have been killed and 1,277 wounded since hostilities started on Friday [2].

The Israeli government has responded to the threats with a stern warning. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports of an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed that Iranian residents will “pay a price” for the missile attacks [2].

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran’s responses will stop if Israeli strikes on Iran cease, but the Revolutionary Guard has vowed to make future strikes “more forceful, severe, precise, and destructive” [1]. The conflict is expected to continue for weeks, according to White House and Israeli officials, with the US providing implicit approval for Israel’s operation against Iran [2].

The escalating conflict has raised concerns about the feasibility of destroying Iran’s nuclear program. A March report from the Royal United Services Institute suggests that it would require significant firepower and assistance from the US, and even then, the risks of escalating conflict and the challenges of penetrating Iran’s underground nuclear facilities may make it an option of last resort [2].

The international community is calling for de-escalation as the conflict continues to escalate, with both sides suffering significant losses and the potential for further escalation looming. The financial markets have been volatile in response to the conflict, with investors closely watching the situation for potential impacts on global energy and geopolitical stability.

References:
[1] https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-missile-attacks-nuclear-news-06-16-2025-c98074e62ce5afd4c3f6d33edaffa069
[2] https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-strikes-news-06-16-25-intl-hnk