On June 13, 2025, amid escalating regional tension, Iran launched a significant counterattack against Israel following a series of Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. Air-raid sirens blared across major Israeli cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as Iranian missiles slammed into Israeli territory.
Despite Israel’s Iron Dome and allied air defenses intercepting many incoming rockets, several missiles reportedly broke through, sending plumes of smoke towering above Tel Aviv. While the Israeli military has not yet confirmed casualties, emergency alerts prompted residents nationwide to seek shelter in bomb shelters, as authorities declared a state of heightened alert.
In Tehran, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the “Zionist regime” for its “blatant aggression,” accusing Israel of violating Iran’s sovereignty and targeting both military and civilian areas—including Tehran itself. The statement highlighted that the attack claimed the lives of prominent figures, calling them “noble defenders” of Iran’s scientific and technological progress.
The Ministry vowed a decisive response, labeling Israel’s actions as a breach of international norms and setting the stage for an even fiercer retaliation in the escalating Middle East conflict.
