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Al-Ahram Weekly
a day ago
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Iran says it launched hundreds of ballistic missiles towards Israel - International
Iran's state news agency reported that Iran has fired hundreds of ballistic missiles toward Israel as part of its retaliation for Israel's Friday attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites. IRNA said the Iranian military had dubbed its operation 'Severe Punishment.' Air raid sirens have sounded across Israel ahead following the Iranian missile attack. The rumble of explosions could be heard throughout Jerusalem, and Israeli TV stations showed plumes of smoke rising in Tel Aviv after an apparent missile strike. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The army said dozens of missiles were launched. The army has ordered residents across the country to move into bomb shelters. One women died and at least 60 more people were injured, according to Israeli media. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Watch video: Iran launches massive missile attack on Israel in retaliation; air raid sirens, explosions rock cities
Iran launched a large-scale missile barrage on Israel late Friday, triggering air raid sirens and explosions across cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, in what is now the most intense escalation between the two countries in decades. The assault, which Iran called 'Severe Punishment', came in retaliation for Israel's unprecedented strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets earlier the same day. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed revenge in a televised address, declaring, 'The armed forces of the Islamic republic will inflict heavy blows upon this malevolent enemy... the consequences of the Israeli attack will bring it to ruin. ' — PTI_News (@PTI_News) Explosions heard, missiles intercepted Israel's military confirmed 'dozens of missiles' had been launched and said many were intercepted mid-air. 'The attack is ongoing,' the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, adding that 'the explosions you are hearing are from interceptions or fallen projectiles.' Authorities urged citizens to seek shelter. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it targeted 'dozens of military positions' inside Israel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Iran's IRNA also said its forces shot down two Israeli fighter jets during a retaliatory air raid—claims that could not be independently verified. Israeli airstrikes kill top Iranian commanders Earlier Friday, Israel launched a massive assault using around 200 aircraft and pre-positioned explosive drones to strike nearly 100 targets, including Iran's key enrichment sites at Natanz and Fordo, and a nuclear research centre in Isfahan. The IDF said the strikes killed senior Iranian figures, including Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Gen. Hossein Salami, and Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it 'a clear and present danger to Israel's very survival,' adding that the mission had been 'months in the making.' Global tensions spike Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking at the UN, labelled Israel's actions 'state terrorism' and warned in a letter to the Security Council that 'Israel will come to deeply regret this reckless aggression.' The IAEA confirmed damage to the Natanz facility and said it was monitoring for radiation leaks. On the streets of Israel, fear gripped the population. Supermarkets were flooded, public spaces emptied, and the IDF began mobilising reservists, preparing for possible action from Iranian allies like Hezbollah. US response and regional fallout The US had cautioned Israel earlier in the week, worried the strikes might derail nuclear diplomacy, but was informed of the operation in advance. US forces were placed on high alert and some diplomats in Baghdad were evacuated. President Donald Trump warned Iran: 'Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left.' As missiles flew, Khamenei accused Israel of 'striking residential centres' and vowed it would not 'escape safely from this great crime.' With the UN Security Council preparing an emergency session and calls for restraint coming from around the world, the shadow war between Israel and Iran has now exploded into open confrontation—one with the potential to drag the entire region into conflict.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Iran fires barrage of missiles against Israel in retaliation over strikes on nuclear sites
In a fresh escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Iran late Friday (June 13) launched hundreds of ballistic missiles against Israel. Tehran's latest offensive against Israel marked the beginning of a retaliatory operation called "Severe Punishment." This comes in direct response to recent Israeli airstrikes that targeted key Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, according to Iranian state media. The Israeli military and the Iranian state media also claimed that the Israeli strikes killed four senior commanders, including Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Explosions were heard in Tel Aviv on Friday night local time, as air raid sirens were sounded across Israel amid what the country's military said was an Iranian missile attack. According to the Washington Post, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised 'severe punishment' for the attacks. President Donald Trump urged Iran to 'make a deal' with Israel 'before it is too late.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More The main target of the strike was the city of Tel Aviv, Iranian media reported. There is the Kirya complex, used by the Israeli Ministry of Defense and other government agencies. The bases of the Israel Defense Forces in the north of the country were also under fire following the strikes. Despite the large number of missiles fired, only part of them reached Israeli territory. About 50 were intercepted by the Israeli Iron Dome systems. Live Events At the same time, Iranian government resources claim that they managed to hit the headquarters of the Israeli Ministry of Defense. Israeli media partially confirmed the reports of impacts near the building. As reports of interceptions and impacts continue to surface, another wave of missile attacks is expected.
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
Iran launches hundreds of ballistic missiles towards Israel
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Representational image (Image: News18) Dubai, Jun 13 (AP) Iran's state news agency reported that Iran has fired hundreds of ballistic missiles toward Israel as part of its retaliation for Israel's Friday attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites. IRNA said the Iranian military had dubbed its operation 'Severe Punishment." (AP) SCY SCY First Published: June 14, 2025, 00:15 IST
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Bring it to ruin': Iran launches ‘dozens' of ballistic missiles at Israel, Khamenei vows revenge
Iran launches 'dozens' of ballistic missiles at Israel (Picture credit: AP) Iran launched a large-scale missile barrage on Israel late Friday, triggering air raid sirens across the country and marking a dramatic escalation in a conflict that now threatens to spiral into a full-scale regional war. The assault was in retaliation for deadly Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the killing of top military commanders, a move that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed would not go unpunished. 'The armed forces of the Islamic republic will inflict heavy blows upon this malevolent enemy,' Khamenei said as he vowed revenge in a televised address, adding, 'the consequences of the Israeli attack will bring it to ruin,' as reported by AFP. Israel's military confirmed dozens of missiles had been launched by Iran, with explosions heard across cities including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. According to Israel Defense Forces (IDF), many were intercepted mid-air, while others made impact, prompting authorities to urge citizens to take shelter. 'The attack is ongoing,' said the IDF in a statement, noting that the 'explosions you are hearing are from interceptions or fallen projectiles.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the retaliatory strikes, stating it had targeted 'dozens of military positions' inside Israel. Iran's state-run IRNA news agency further claimed its forces shot down two Israeli fighter jets during a retaliatory Israeli air raid, though this has not been independently confirmed. The violence erupted after Israel launched one of its most significant military operations in decades, striking Iranian nuclear and military sites early Friday. About 200 Israeli aircraft and a network of pre-positioned explosive drones were used to hit nearly 100 high-value targets, including Iran's key uranium enrichment facility in Natanz, a smaller facility in Fordo, and a nuclear research centre in Isfahan. Israel's military also said that its attack killed several senior Iranian figures, including Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Gen. Hossein Salami, and missile chief Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh—deaths later confirmed by Iranian officials. 'This is a clear and present danger to Israel's very survival,' said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who added that the operation had been 'months in the making.' Iran dubbed its counterattack 'Severe Punishment' and said it had fired hundreds of ballistic missiles. IRNA reported the attack came directly in response to what Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi described at the United Nations as 'state terrorism.' In a letter to the UN Security Council, Araghchi said, 'Israel will come to deeply regret this reckless aggression.' The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that the Natanz facility had been hit and stated it was closely monitoring for any radiation leaks. On the ground, the impact of the conflict was immediate. Residents in Israel rushed to supermarkets to stock up on essentials, while public spaces in major cities remained eerily deserted. The IDF began calling up reservists and positioning troops across all combat zones, preparing for potential attacks from Iran-backed proxies like Hezbollah, which has so far held back from direct involvement. According to AP, the US had cautioned Israel earlier in the week against launching strikes that could derail sensitive nuclear negotiations with Iran. However, Washington was informed of Israel's plans in advance. US forces in the region were placed on high alert and some diplomatic staff in Baghdad were pulled out earlier in the week. US President Donald Trump weighed in Friday, urging Iran to negotiate. 'Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left,' he warned on Truth Social. Khamenei, addressing the Iranian public as missiles were still flying toward Israel, accused the Israeli government of 'striking residential centres' and promised that Tehran would not allow it to 'escape safely from this great crime.' As global leaders urge restraint and the UN Security Council prepares for an emergency meeting, the shadow war between Israel and Iran has erupted into open confrontation, one that could engulf the entire Middle East in conflict.
