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The Middle East conflict has escalated to new heights as Iran launched another wave of ballistic missile attacks on Israeli territory on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, marking the eighth round of strikes in the ongoing hostilities. Iran’s military claimed to have targeted key Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Herzliya, with attacks aimed at Israeli military intelligence centers and a Mossad office. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that their strikes destroyed critical military installations in Tel Aviv, warning that Israel’s defeat is “inevitable.”
Meanwhile, Israel has continued its aggressive strikes on Iran, targeting the Shahran oil depot in Tehran and other military and economic infrastructure. Israel claims to have killed Iran’s wartime military chief, Ali Sadmani, along with several senior IRGC commanders. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that any new Iranian military leader will also be targeted.
Iran’s Ministry of Health reported that Israeli strikes have killed at least 224 people, 90% of whom are civilians, with over 480 others injured. In response to the crisis, Iran has canceled all leave for doctors and healthcare workers to manage the situation.
On the Israeli side, authorities reported that over 370 Iranian missiles have been launched in the past four days, resulting in 24 deaths and nearly 600 injuries. Israel’s advanced air defense systems have intercepted most of the missiles, minimizing damage in urban areas.
The international community has expressed growing concern over the escalating conflict. The United Nations and several countries have urged both sides to exercise restraint. However, with both nations maintaining hardline stances, fears of a broader regional war continue to mount.
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