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At least 60 people, including 20 children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a residential complex in Iran's capital, Tehran, according to Iran's state television on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Al Jazeera reported that the attack, which began in the early hours of Friday, marked Israel's third wave of assaults on Iran. Earlier, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations stated that the first wave of attacks resulted in 78 deaths and at least 329 injuries, as reported by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency, citing Iran’s Revolutionary Guard-run Fars News Agency.
Non-official sources suggest the casualty toll may be higher than reported, with some estimates indicating over 78 deaths and nearly 330 injuries. The Israeli operation, dubbed "Operation Rising Lion," is considered the largest military assault on Iranian soil to date, involving over 200 fighter jets targeting more than 100 sites.
The strikes targeted Iran's nuclear facilities, ballistic missile bases, military installations, and air defense systems. Several senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists were reportedly killed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the operation aims to dismantle Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities and will continue until its objectives are met.
Iran’s government has called for national unity to resist the aggression and vowed a strong retaliation against Israel. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with diplomatic efforts underway to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
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