Hot Night in Israel: Iran Retaliates with Missile & Drone Barrage

A Night to Remember: Sirens, Explosions, and Non‑Stop Alert

0-0Israel was shaken on the night of June 13–14, as Iran unleashed relentless missile and drone attacks across central cities. Sirens wailed through Jerusalem and Tel Aviv during what France 24 called a “hot and heavy night”  . Citizens rushed to shelters as interceptors lit up the skies.

545-1Iran’s barrage reportedly included over 150 ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones, striking military bases, the IDF headquarters, and residential neighbourhoods  .

Casualties & Damage

809-0At least three Israelis killed, including one woman in Tel Aviv; dozens more injured  .

964-0Explosions grated on the nerves of civilians, while emergency crews rushed to shattered homes in Ramat Gan and Rishon LeZion  .

1123-0Reports suggest the teardrop-shaped IDF Kiryat HQ in Tel Aviv suffered damage  .

Tehran’s Strong Message

1235-0Iran framed its actions as justified retaliation for Israel’s Operation “Rising Lion”, a sweeping strike targeting over 100 Iranian sites—nuclear, military, and strategic—with airstrikes killing at least 78 people, including senior commanders and scientists  .

1580-0Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned, "Don't think that they hit and it's over... the war has begun, and they won’t escape safely"  .

Spillover & Global Fallout

1748-0Airspace disruptions: Commercial flights were rerouted; Jordan briefly reopened its skies after earlier drone threats  .

1943-0Energy supply hit: Israel halted gas exports to Egypt, raising regional concerns  .

2062-0Diplomatic alarm bells: UN chief Guterres urged both sides to stand down and pursue diplomacy  .

Next Moves: Tension Teeters

2194-0Israel: PM Netanyahu vowed strikes will continue "as long as necessary", setting a stage for possible escalation  .

2386-0Iran: Military chief Brig‑Gen Pakpour warned further waves are coming in response  .

2508-0Nuclear talks: Scheduled U.S.–Iran negotiations later this month are now in jeopardy, with Tehran calling them “meaningless” after the attacks  .

Final Takeaway

What began as a massive Israeli strike on Iran has spun into a full night of tit-for-tat missile exchanges—and tensions remain sky‑high across the region. This clash isn’t just about bombs; it’s rattling global diplomacy, markets, and everyday lives.

Let’s Hear You!

What do you think the next move will be—diplomacy or deeper conflict? Drop your thoughts below, share this story, and join the conversation!

Source: Based on reports from France 24, AP, Reuters and major international outlets.

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