Israel continues attacks on Iran after Tehran's retaliatory strikes
Smoke billows following missile attack from Iran on Israel, at Tel Aviv, Israel, June 13. REUTERS/Gideon Markowic]
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Israel continued to attack Iran on Saturday, after Tehran launched a wave of ballistic missiles that killed three people and injured at least 91 others across central Israel, in retaliation for Israel's unprecedented aggression on Iranian nuclear and military facilities.
Israeli airstrikes that resumed overnight, targeted additional sites including Iranian air defence systems, according to Israeli military officials. The attacks, they said, would continue "as long as necessary."
Meanwhile, the death toll in Israel rose to three, after a woman injured in the first wave of Iranian strikes died on Saturday, Israel's public broadcaster Kan reported.
Two others wounded in separate attacks had succumbed earlier. Dozens remain hospitalised, with at least three in critical condition.
Read: Iran appoints new military leadership after deadly Israeli attacks
The Iranian missile salvo followed Israeli strikes early Friday that reportedly killed 78 people in Iran, including top generals of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and senior nuclear scientists.
More than 320 others were wounded, according to Iranian officials.
In Tel Aviv's suburb of Ramat Gan, nine buildings were destroyed and hundreds of apartments damaged, Haaretz reported. Roughly 400 residents were evacuated from the Greater Tel Aviv area due to structural damage.
Visuals showed widespread devastation, including vehicles set ablaze and residential blocks flattened.
Earlier at the United Nations Security Council on Friday, tensions flared as Iran accused the United States of enabling the Israeli offensive. 'The United States is complicit,' said Iran's UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani. 'By aiding and enabling these crimes, they share full responsibility for the consequences.'
US officials confirmed they were given prior notice of Israel's plans but insisted that American forces were not involved. 'Iran would be wise to return to negotiations,' said State Department official McCoy Pitt, warning that Tehran would face 'dire consequences' if it targeted US assets or personnel in the region.
Read more: Trump tells Iran to make deal or face 'more brutal' attacks
President Donald Trump, speaking to The Wall Street Journal, said he was aware of the Israeli attack beforehand. 'It wasn't a heads-up. It was, we know what's going on,' he said. Trump warned Iran to make a deal before 'there is nothing left,' but reiterated he wanted to avoid a broader conflict.
On Saturday, Pakistan's Foreign Office issued a strong rebuke, calling the Israeli military strikes 'unjustified and illegitimate aggression' that violated Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
'These strikes clearly contravene the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law,' the statement said, asserting Iran's right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
'Pakistan stands in resolute solidarity with the people of Iran and unequivocally denounces these blatant provocations, which constitute a grave danger and a serious threat to the peace, security, and stability of the entire region and beyond.'
Pakistan urged the international community and the United Nations to 'uphold international law, stop this aggression immediately and hold the aggressor accountable for its actions.'
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday.
Dar strongly condemned what he called the 'blatant Israeli aggression' against Iran, saying it disregarded the UN Charter and international law.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today spoke with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi @Araghchi.
Condemning the blatant Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran in total disregard of the UN Charter… pic.twitter.com/fKeHavozWA — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 13, 2025
He reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering support for the Iranian government and people, emphasising the need for regional peace and stability.
Dar also extended condolences over the loss of lives in the Israeli attacks, expressing 'deepest sympathies' on behalf of Pakistan.
Read more: 'Nuclear dialogue with US is meaningless': Iranian FM spokesperson
Meanwhile, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), warned the Security Council that any targeting of nuclear facilities carries immense risks. 'Such actions endanger nuclear safety, safeguards, and regional stability,' he said, offering IAEA's support for damage assessment and diplomatic engagement.
Israel's war on Gaza
Meanhile, the death toll of Israel's onslaught on Gaza since October 2023 has exceeded 55,000 fatalities, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza.
Since Israel resumed its military campaign on March 18 — following the collapse of a brief ceasefire and prisoner exchange — at least 4,821 more Palestinians have been killed and 15,535 injured.
Human rights groups have condemned the continuing attacks, describing them as part of a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing.
In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Israel also stands trial at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a genocide case brought over its actions in Gaza.
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