Israel Hits Nuclear Sites, Iran Strikes Hospital as War Escalates
- On June 17, Israel notified the United Nations Security Council of its ongoing military campaign targeting Iran's nuclear, missile, and military sites.
- Israel initiated its military action after diplomatic efforts failed, citing a critical and urgent danger posed by Iran’s development of nuclear arms and ballistic missile capabilities.
- The campaign, known as Operation Rising Lion, includes airstrikes that damaged nuclear facilities and civilian targets, killing at least 263 civilians by June 19.
- Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes on Israeli cities and a hospital, injuring 47 people, while Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed harsh retaliation and held Iran’s leadership accountable.
- The conflict escalates as the US considers joining Israel’s offensive, international mediation stalls, and concerns grow over violations of the UN Charter and regional instability.
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Israel launches strikes on Iran, sparking fears of wider war
The Israeli military says it launched strikes on nuclear and military sites across Iran, including in the capital Tehran. Iran says civilian sites were also hit. It launched retaliatory drones, which the Israeli military says it largely intercepted.

Iran rejects any negotiation with US while Israeli attacks continue
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected any negotiations with the United States while Israel continues its attacks on Iran, in an interview with state TV broadcaster on Friday. "The Americans have repeatedly sent messages calling seriously for negotiations. But we have made clear that as long as the aggression does not stop, there will be no place for diplomacy and dialogue," said the chief diplomat, who was due in Geneva for t…
Israel-Iran Conflict Day 8 LIVE: UK sees new ‘window’ to end military clash after Trump’s 2-wk deadline
Israel-Iran conflict live updates: Iran has launched a fresh wave of attacks against Israel, with missiles targeting the southern city of Beersheba, where a hospital was struck yesterday. The air strikes reportedly hit a tech park in the city and fires were reported near a Microsoft office
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