Iran Strikes Back
Israeli authorities say that Iran launched fewer than 100 ballistic missiles, down from earlier estimates of at least 150 or higher, in two waves. In part, the Iranian missiles look to have targeted key anti-ballistic missile air defense sites, including in Tel Aviv, or at least have been aimed at overwhelming them. Though most of the missiles were reportedly intercepted, a small number made it through to the ground. Dozens of people were reportedly injured.
Some 35 people were wounded in Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to medical officials.One woman is listed in critical condition, while four other people are moderately hurt. Nine are listed in light-to-moderate condition, while the rest are lightly hurt or…
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) June 13, 2025
IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says less than 100 ballistic missiles were fired from Iran at Israel in the two barrages.He says most of the missiles were intercepted by air defenses or fell short before reaching the country."There are a limited number of impacts on…
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) June 13, 2025
In video footage that has emerged so far, many of the missiles could be seen being intercepted at low altitudes deep into their terminal phases of flight. The videos below offer particularly close-up looks at one strike, which may have been targeting a key Israeli Ministry of Defense building in Tel Aviv, or what was likely Stunner/David's Sling air defense site nearby protecting it.
A closer view of this hit. Crazy https://t.co/FxS0XBstZ5 pic.twitter.com/P7WWM1F59y
— Alireza Talakoubnejad (@websterkaroon) June 13, 2025
Footage from on the ground in Tel-Aviv, showing the impact earlier of a ballistic missile launched by Iran. pic.twitter.com/ka60gRkXR1
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 13, 2025
The Iranian ballistic missile appears to have missed the main Israeli Ministry of Defense building by about 360m and impacted near the Da Vinci apartment blocks seen on the left of the video. https://t.co/FcRJxohFss pic.twitter.com/VIEFzh9DwW
— Oliver Alexander (@OAlexanderDK) June 13, 2025
So far, Iran has fired some 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in two barrages, according to new IDF estimates.There have been reports of nine impact sites, with some 15 people wounded, mostly in good condition, according to medics.
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) June 13, 2025
Additional pictures and videos of incoming Iranian missiles, as well as at least some of them being intercepted, can be seen below.
Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv. pic.twitter.com/VMcK8ALRXh
— Clash Report (@clashreport) June 13, 2025
Insane footage showing interceptions earlier over Tel-Aviv in Central Israel. pic.twitter.com/dV7ut9Wi40
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 13, 2025
Incredible footage of intercepts. pic.twitter.com/NjbDR0r07V
— Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) June 13, 2025
Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel June 13, 2025. REUTERS/Jamal Awad pic.twitter.com/0GYY7b9hgc
— Idrees Ali (@idreesali114) June 13, 2025
Imagery of the aftermath of the strikes in Tel Aviv has also now begun to emerge.
pic.twitter.com/afozTboogI
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) June 13, 2025
Visuals of the missiles being launched from Iran, as well as apparent celebrations of the retaliatory strikes in that country, are now circulating online, as well.
Video of a wave of Iranian ballistic missiles launched from near the city of Parand towards Israel tonight. pic.twitter.com/5U5zMNPpNz
— Mehdi H. (@mhmiranusa) June 13, 2025
Video of the 2nd wave of Iranian ballistic missiles launched towards Israel tonight seen from the city of Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/TOyN8CrTMD
— Mehdi H. (@mhmiranusa) June 13, 2025
Meanwhile, Iranians took to the streets to celebrate the attack pic.twitter.com/gUiWfB2U7s
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 13, 2025
Israeli authorities have already threatened to further escalate their operations against Iran in response, saying that attacks within populated centers are a red line. There have been reports that an expanded target set could include Iran's oil and natural gas infrastructure. There also continue to be concerns that the growing conflict could spill over elsewhere in the region.
Defense Minister Israel Katz says Iran has "crossed red lines after it dared to fire missiles at civilian population concentrations in Israel.""We will continue to defend the citizens of Israel and ensure that the Ayatollah regime pays a very heavy price for its heinous…
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) June 13, 2025
Overall, the Israeli campaign against Iran, and the Iranian responses to it, are very much still in their early phases.
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