In pictures: Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israel
Smoke billows following missile attack from Iran on Israel, at Tel Aviv, Israel, June 13. REUTERS/Gideon Markowic]
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Iran has launched retaliatory ballistic missile strikes on Israel, killing at least three and injuring 91, Anadolu Agency reported late Friday.
The missile barrage was in response to an unprecedented Israeli attack earlier the same day targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed launching missiles at multiple locations including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, as retaliation for the killing of senior Iranian generals and nuclear scientists.
Israeli strikes, which began before dawn on Friday, hit sites in Tehran, Natanz, Isfahan, and Shiraz, killing at least 78—including top military commanders and key nuclear experts—and injuring over 320.
A missile launched from Iran is seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, June 13. Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as sirens sounded on Friday night across Israel following what the country's military spokesman said was the firing of missiles from Iran. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
A missile launched from Iran is intercepted, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, June 13. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Missiles launched from Iran are seen from Tubas, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 13. REUTERS/ Raneen Sawafta
Rescue and security personnel work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, at Ramat Gan, June 13. REUTERS/Itai Ron
Fire burns in a building at an impact site following a missile attack from Iran on Israel, at Tel Aviv, Israel, June 13. REUTERS/Itai Ron
Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 13. REUTERS/Jamal Awad
Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, June 13. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Missiles launched from Iran are seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, June 13. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
A missile launched from Iran is seen from Jerusalem, June 13. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
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