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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tit-for-tat attacks: Missiles rain as Israel & Iran conflict escalates; what last 72 hours looked like
Missiles over Israel in retaliatory attack by Iran (Image credit: AP) The Middle East has been thrust into one of its most volatile moments in recent history, as Israel and Iran exchanged direct strikes over the past three days, targeting each other's most sensitive military and nuclear facilities. In Israel, air raid sirens echoed through the Sunday morning hours as explosions rocked cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, forcing millions to seek shelter. At least eight people, including children, were killed and around 200 wounded in Iran's overnight missile barrage. Meanwhile, in Tehran, a series of blasts—reportedly from Israeli strikes targeting the defence ministry—shattered the night, with smoke and rubble marking the aftermath. The escalating tit-for-tat attacks, now in their third day, have derailed nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US and stoked fears of a wider regional war, as global appeals for de-escalation go unheeded. How it all started? In the early hours of Friday, Israel launched a wave of missile strikes deep into Iranian territory, striking nuclear and military installations in what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as an effort to stop Tehran from reaching the 'point of no return' in its nuclear programme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo A major target was Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, a heavily fortified underground site. Though Iran claimed limited damage and said radiation levels remained stable, the scope of the attack was broad — with additional hits reported at the Fordo and Isfahan sites. The Israeli military said it had targeted more than 200 locations across Iran, including air bases and missile infrastructure. Commanders from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, including aerospace chief Amirali Hajizadeh, were among dozens reportedly killed in the strikes. Iran's UN ambassador said 78 people had died and over 320 were wounded in the initial wave. How Iran retaliated? Labeling the Israeli strikes a 'declaration of war,' Iran retaliated with barrages of missles. On Friday night and into Saturday, it launched dozens of missiles and explosive drones at Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and the coastal region of Gush Dan. Air raid sirens blared across the country as Israelis scrambled for shelters. Iran's attacks reportedly killed at least eight civilians, including women and a 10-year-old boy, and injured over 130. Israeli officials said most of the drones were intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace, but several missiles struck populated areas. Iran also signaled readiness to continue its retaliation, warning of further action if Israeli attacks persisted. Global powers call for de-escalation The escalating conflict has set off alarm bells globally. The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session on Friday. UN secretary general António Guterres urged both sides to stand down, calling for 'peace and diplomacy to prevail.' The US, though informed in advance of Israel's operation, has denied any direct involvement. US President Donald Trump warned Iran that future planned attacks would be "even more brutal," urging Tehran to return to negotiations over its nuclear programme. Meanwhile, the scheduled nuclear talks between Iran and the US, which were to take place Sunday in Oman, have now been cancelled. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also urged for peace saying, "Received a phone call from PM @netanyahu of Israel. He briefed me on the evolving situation. I shared India's concerns and emphasized the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region." How has it impacted the region? Several Middle Eastern countries — including Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria — closed their airspace, while major airlines suspended flights through the region. Oil prices spiked sharply amid concerns over disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for 20% of global crude oil shipments. While the UN nuclear watchdog reported no immediate risk of radiation leaks, it is calling for an emergency meeting on Monday to assess the broader implications.
LBCI
a day ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Iran names new Guards aerospace chief to replace one killed by Israel
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed a new head of the Revolutionary Guards air arm on Saturday to replace the one killed by an Israeli strike. In a decree, Khamenei named Majid Mousavi to replace Amirali Hajizadeh as commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps aerospace force. AFP
LBCI
2 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Iran confirms Israel killed Guards aerospace commander
Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirmed that its aerospace commander had been killed with fellow officers in an Israeli air strike on their command center on Friday. "Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps aerospace force Major General Amirali Hajizadeh... along with a group of brave and dedicated fighters of this force, were martyred" in an Israeli attack on their command center, the Guards said in a statement. AFP
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
At Least 5 Killed, 12 Injured In Israeli Strikes On Iran's Tabriz
Agency: Last Updated: Most of the senior leadership of the Revolutionary Guards' air force were killed in the Israeli air strikes as they gathered at an underground command centre At least five people were killed and 12 others injured in Israeli strikes on the city of Tabriz, the capital of Iran's East Azerbaijan province, local media reported. Most of the senior leadership of the Revolutionary Guards' air force were killed in the Israeli air strikes as they gathered at an underground command centre. Shortly after the Israeli defence ministry announced that 'most of the Revolutionary Guard air force leadership was neutralised," the military clarified that several senior commanders had been 'eliminated". It said that air force commander Amirali Hajizadeh, the drone force commander, and the aerial command chief were all killed by an Israeli air strike. 'The senior chain of command of the air force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) had assembled in an underground command centre to prepare for an attack on the State of Israel," the military said. 'As part of the combined opening strike, Israeli air force fighter jets struck the command centre where the commander of the IRGC's air force, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, was located along with other senior officials." It said that Hajizadeh had played a central role in Iran's 'plan for Israel's destruction", which Israel has said its attack was intended to foil. 'In addition, the senior officials who were eliminated led the attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities in September 2019," the statement added. The Revolutionary Guards control Iran's arsenal of ballistic missiles and are involved in defending the country's airspace. (With AFP inputs) Location : Tehran, Iran First Published: June 13, 2025, 16:25 IST
Nahar Net
2 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Iran confirms Israel killed Guards aerospace commander
by Naharnet Newsdesk 13 June 2025, 14:13 Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirmed that its aerospace commander had been killed with fellow officers in an Israeli air strike on their command center on Friday. "Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps aerospace force Major General Amirali Hajizadeh... along with a group of brave and dedicated fighters of this force, were martyred" in an Israeli attack on their command center, the Guards said in a statement.
