Israel-Iran conflict: Canadian national rescued from Tel Aviv building hit by Iranian missile barrage
Amidst a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles, a Canadian diplomat in Tel Aviv was rescued after her building was hit, confirmed Foreign Minister Anita Anand. This escalation follows Israel's 'Operation Rising Lion' air raid targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, including Natanz. Iran retaliated with over 100 missiles, disrupting daily life, grounding flights, and prompting international calls for restraint.
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Amid a sudden barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles fired overnight, a Canadian diplomat stationed in Tel Aviv experienced the horror firsthand.According to Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, the staffer 'was inside the building when it was hit during Iran's recent attacks. She was eventually rescued, along with other occupants of the building, and is safe and sound,' Anand confirmed in a post on X. She also thanked Israeli firefighters for their swift intervention.In her statement, Anand said she spoke Saturday evening(June 14) with Israel i Foreign Minister Gidon Saar, reinforcing that 'Canada firmly supports Israel's right to defend itself in the face of Iranian attacks'.The missile attack marks a dramatic escalation following Israel's overnight air raid on June 13, dubbed Operation Rising Lion . Israeli forces targeted Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, including the Natanz uranium-enrichment facility, killing senior commanders and nuclear scientists.Iran's response unleashed more than 100 ballistic missiles toward Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.In Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, one building collapsed under ruptured concrete, rescuers pulled two survivors from the rubble amid sirens and dust. Across the city, residents shared haunting recollections:Foreign correspondents also broadcast harrowing scenes: Fox News's Trey Yingst described running for cover mid-broadcast as missiles screeched overhead, while a CNN journalist on the Sea of Galilee recounted how shelters rattled with each blast.The attacks disrupted daily life, flights were grounded, airspace was closed, and international organizations urged restraint. A planned sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman was abruptly cancelled after Iran's retaliatory strike.
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