Iran and Israel Continue Strikes as Death Toll Mounts
- On June 16, 2025, Iran launched missiles at Israel, causing at least five deaths and multiple injuries, amid ongoing retaliation strikes in both countries.
- This exchange follows Israel's surprise attack on Friday targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure and missile sites under Operation Rising Lion.
- The Israeli Defense Forces reported striking Iranian surface-to-surface missile sites, while Iran activated air defenses and missiles reportedly hit Haifa and Bat Yam.
- Israel's death toll reached 13, Iranian strikes killed dozens including Ukrainian nationals, and Iran's health ministry reported 224 killed with over 1,200 injured since Friday.
- The conflict has raised fears of wider regional escalation, with international calls for restraint and US President Trump expressing hope for a deal despite possible US involvement.
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The attacks between Israel and Iran continue, with deaths on both sides. If you look at the sentiment in both countries, de-escalation seems far away, Middle East correspondent Ralph Dekkers also sees.
Iran, Israel escalate strikes as death toll rises
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The death toll is continuing to grow as Israel and Iran continue to exchange missile attacks.
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