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International Desk, June 14, 2025 : Tehran: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a series of ballistic missile attacks on Israeli-occupied territories on Friday night, causing widespread destruction. The strikes were in retaliation for Israel's alleged killings of Iranian civilians, military officials, and nuclear scientists in Tehran and other regions.
Citing intelligence sources, the Tehran Times reported that Iran achieved "high success" in its counterattacks on Israel. The IRGC confirmed precise strikes on several Israeli military bases, intelligence hubs, and weapons factories. Satellite imagery and intelligence reports indicate significant damage to strategic sites, despite Israel's claims of intercepting the attacks.
Footage captured by Israeli civilians showed destruction in Tel Aviv and strikes on the Haifa port. Iranian officials stated plans to continue attacks through regional resistance forces. The United States, France, Britain, and NATO attempted to support Israel's defense but failed to fully counter the missile barrage.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared that Iran's armed forces would render Israel "helpless," vowing a "major blow to the devilish enemy." IRGC Commander Mohammad Pakpour warned that the strikes would open a "hellish door" for Israel, describing the retaliation as "harsh and painful." Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf emphasized that Iran would determine the conflict's resolution.
An IRGC official warned that future Israeli attacks on civilian targets would prompt Iran to target Israel's economic and social infrastructure. On the same day, Israel struck Iran's Natanz nuclear facility in Isfahan province, causing minor surface damage but failing to penetrate the fortified underground complex.
Iran's air defense systems reportedly downed two Israeli F-35 jets, capturing one pilot.
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