Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes
As of today, June 14, 2025, the Israel-Iran conflict continues to escalate with significant military actions reported. Below is a concise update based on the latest available information:Israel’s Ongoing Operations: Israel’s "Operation Rising Lion," launched on June 13, 2025, targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, military sites, and key personnel. The Israeli Air Force struck locations including Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport, causing significant damage and killing senior figures like IRGC commander Hossein Salami and military chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri. Israel claims the strikes severely disrupted Iran’s nuclear program, though the full extent of damage is unclear.
Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes: Iran responded with multiple waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, starting Friday night and continuing into Saturday, June 14, 2025. Iranian state media reported 78 deaths and over 320 injuries from Israeli strikes, mostly civilians, while Iran’s attacks killed at least three in Israel and injured dozens. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed a “crushing response,” and Iranian forces claimed to have shot down two Israeli warplanes.
Regional and International Impact: Jordan reopened its airspace after temporarily closing it due to Iranian projectiles and Israeli jets crossing through. Air raid sirens blared across Israel, with civilians ordered to stay near shelters. The conflict has disrupted global aviation routes and driven up oil prices, raising fears of economic fallout if oil infrastructure in the Gulf is targeted. European leaders called for restraint, while Russia condemned Israel’s strikes as a breach of the UN charter.
