Escalating Tensions: Israel Responds to Iranian Missile Attacks

Iran's Missile Assault on Israel

On Sunday, Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that its citizens were under attack from ballistic missiles launched by the Iranian regime. In a statement shared on social media, the ministry emphasized, "Our courageous medical teams and security personnel are working tirelessly to save lives following the Iranian regime's missile strikes against Israel."

Our brave medical teams and security forces are doing everything they can to save lives after the Iranian regime targeted the people of Israel with ballistic missiles.

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— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) June 22, 2025

In retaliation, the Israeli Air Force initiated a series of airstrikes targeting military installations in western Iran shortly after the missile attacks resulted in civilian injuries in Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed, "The IAF has commenced a series of strikes aimed at military targets in western Iran. This morning, the IAF targeted missile launchers prepared to strike Israeli territory, successfully neutralizing those that had launched missiles earlier."

Casualties and Damage Report

Reports from Israel's state news agency indicated that missile impacts were felt across various regions, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and central Israel. Air raid sirens were activated in northern areas, prompting residents to seek shelter as another missile wave was detected. A report from the Times of Israel, citing the IDF, confirmed that they had targeted missile launchers in their latest strikes on western Iran.

According to the Times of Israel, Israel's national emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), updated the casualty figures from the Iranian missile strikes, stating, "The number of injured from the recent Iranian missile attack has risen to 16. One individual in his 30s sustained moderate injuries from shrapnel, while 15 others suffered minor injuries."

Several missile impacts were recorded in central Israel following the activation of sirens, with one missile striking Haifa without prior warning. Oren Marmorstein, spokesperson for Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the Iranian actions, stating, "The Iranian regime is targeting civilian areas in Israel with ballistic missiles."

International Response and Ongoing Conflict

The Iranian regime is firing ballistic missiles at civilian population centers in Israel.

📹MDA pic.twitter.com/DT8bUEVXLA

— Oren Marmorstein (@OrenMarmorstein) June 22, 2025

In a statement, the US President announced that America had conducted "massive precision" strikes and warned of further actions if peace was not restored. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended the military operations led by the US, stating, "Your decisive action to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the formidable strength of the United States will alter the course of history." The conflict between Israel and Iran has now entered its ninth day, with the US actively supporting Israel.

The hostilities began on June 13 when Israel executed a significant airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites, referred to as "Operation Rising Lion." In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a large-scale drone and missile operation named "Operation True Promise 3," targeting Israeli fighter jet fuel production and energy supply facilities.