Iran-Israel Escalation: What's Known So Far
13:20 GMT 14.06.2025 (Updated: 14:54 GMT 16.06.2025)
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Tensions continue to escalate after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, prompting Tehran’s response under Operation True Promise III.
Casualties
78 Iranians killed, 320 wounded — mostly civilians — in Israeli strikes, according to Iran’s UN envoy.
At least 3 dead and 91 injured in Israel, per media reports.
Nuclear Sites & Scientists
IDF claims it killed nine key Iranian nuclear scientists, including Ali Bakhouei Karimi, Mansour Asgari, and Saeed Barji.
Israel’s strikes caused limited damage to Fordow and Isfahan nuclear sites.
IAEA confirmed no radiation leaks.
Iran’s Retaliation
Iran launched at least four waves and 200+ missiles.
Tel Aviv suffered serious damage, IDF's HQ hit.
Iran struck Nevatim and Ovda airbases, key to Israel’s C2 and EW systems, per Tasnim.
Israeli defenses failed to intercept ~25% of Iranian missiles, per Times of Israel.
Ongoing Israeli Strikes
Explosions hit Tabriz; oil refinery was targeted, according to Press TV.
Ballistic launch sites in Asadabad hit; blasts in Khorramabad and Kermanshah.
Four Israeli drones downed near Khorramabad (IRIB).
Three IRGC soldiers killed in Zanjan, Tasnim reports.
Machinery plant hit in western Iran, per Nour News.
Iran extends airspace closure until June 15.
Statements & Threats
Iran’s UN envoy: Israeli strikes are “state terrorism” and a declaration of war.
Tehran warns US, France, UK: their facilities in the Middle East will be targeted if they help Israel, per Mehr.
Israel vows to expand operations, Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says strikes could last “days or weeks”.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens to “burn Tehran” if Iran keeps retaliating.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said US actions had rendered nuclear talks with Tehran meaningless.
