Iranian retaliatory strikes kill three in Israel – DW – 06/14/2025
Thomas Anderson
06/14/2025
June 14, 2025
People in Israel and Iran are bracing for more airstrikes after Tehran retaliated for Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites and other targets. At least three people were killed when Iranian missiles breached Israeli air defenses.
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