Israel’s military operations mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Iran, resulting in casualties on both sides.
Israel Intensifies Strikes Against Iran as Conflict Escalates Further
Israel Intensifies Strikes Against Iran as Conflict Escalates Further
Intensified hostilities see Israel targeting Tehran while Iran retaliates with missile strikes.
June 14, 2025, 10:34 a.m. ET
Israeli military operations aimed at crippling Iran's air defenses intensified on Saturday, focusing on Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport. This assault, which began a day earlier, triggered a sustained volley of Iranian ballistic missiles directed towards Israel, prompting widespread alarm among civilians.
Initial reports indicate that Israeli forces executed a significant attack on the airport overnight, a facility known for handling both military and civilian aircraft. Iranian state media claimed that military hangars within the airport were primary targets of the aerial assault. Witnesses captured footage of thick plumes of smoke emanating from the facilities where military planes are housed.
In the military’s account, numerous Israeli aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were deployed in the operation, with aims to dismantle Tehran’s aerial defense mechanisms. Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, speaking on behalf of the Israeli forces, declared, “Tehran is no longer immune,” emphasizing the depth of their military incursions. He noted that the Israeli air force had maintained operational reach deep within Iranian territory.
The conflict escalated further as Iranian missiles struck south of Tel Aviv, resulting in two Israeli fatalities, according to reports from Israeli officials. This rapid cycle of strikes ensued following Israel’s surprise early morning offensive that targeted installations associated with Iran’s nuclear developments and military capabilities.
On the first day alone, Israeli forces reportedly launched approximately 150 airstrikes against Iranian sites, while Iran retaliated with around 200 ballistic missiles and drone strikes against various locations in Israel. Casualty figures have seen a stark rise, with reports indicating the deaths of at least four senior Iranian military leaders alongside nine nuclear scientists, per claims from the Israeli military. Meanwhile, Iran's accounts detailed at least 78 Iranian fatalities and over 300 injuries sustained during the assaults.
Tragically, one incident involved an Iranian missile landing in Rishon LeZion, instigating more casualties with two Israeli citizens killed and 19 injured. Among the deceased was 73-year-old Yisrael Aloni, and the identity of a female victim remains undisclosed.
As hostilities between the nations escalate, the prospects for de-escalation appear dim, with both sides exchanging severe strikes and reinforcing their military presence in readiness for continued conflict.
Israeli military operations aimed at crippling Iran's air defenses intensified on Saturday, focusing on Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport. This assault, which began a day earlier, triggered a sustained volley of Iranian ballistic missiles directed towards Israel, prompting widespread alarm among civilians.
Initial reports indicate that Israeli forces executed a significant attack on the airport overnight, a facility known for handling both military and civilian aircraft. Iranian state media claimed that military hangars within the airport were primary targets of the aerial assault. Witnesses captured footage of thick plumes of smoke emanating from the facilities where military planes are housed.
In the military’s account, numerous Israeli aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were deployed in the operation, with aims to dismantle Tehran’s aerial defense mechanisms. Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, speaking on behalf of the Israeli forces, declared, “Tehran is no longer immune,” emphasizing the depth of their military incursions. He noted that the Israeli air force had maintained operational reach deep within Iranian territory.
The conflict escalated further as Iranian missiles struck south of Tel Aviv, resulting in two Israeli fatalities, according to reports from Israeli officials. This rapid cycle of strikes ensued following Israel’s surprise early morning offensive that targeted installations associated with Iran’s nuclear developments and military capabilities.
On the first day alone, Israeli forces reportedly launched approximately 150 airstrikes against Iranian sites, while Iran retaliated with around 200 ballistic missiles and drone strikes against various locations in Israel. Casualty figures have seen a stark rise, with reports indicating the deaths of at least four senior Iranian military leaders alongside nine nuclear scientists, per claims from the Israeli military. Meanwhile, Iran's accounts detailed at least 78 Iranian fatalities and over 300 injuries sustained during the assaults.
Tragically, one incident involved an Iranian missile landing in Rishon LeZion, instigating more casualties with two Israeli citizens killed and 19 injured. Among the deceased was 73-year-old Yisrael Aloni, and the identity of a female victim remains undisclosed.
As hostilities between the nations escalate, the prospects for de-escalation appear dim, with both sides exchanging severe strikes and reinforcing their military presence in readiness for continued conflict.
