Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Sunday as Iran fired over 30 ballistic missiles into central Israel, just hours after the US bombed three key Iranian nuclear facilities &mdash; Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
According to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), the strikes caused widespread panic and forced civilians into bomb shelters. Emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) reported 16 injuries, including two children and a man in his 30s who suffered moderate shrapnel wounds. One missile struck Haifa without any prior siren warning, raising concerns about Israel&rsquo;s alert system.
MDA teams responded to over 10 impact sites, managing casualties and assessing the damage. Israeli officials believe the strikes were a direct retaliation to US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s military action against Iran&rsquo;s nuclear capabilities.
Trump, calling the US operation &ldquo;the most challenging and lethal in decades,&rdquo; warned Iran against further escalation. &ldquo;There are many targets left,&rdquo; he stated, stressing that continued aggression would invite more precise and devastating strikes.
Iran&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemned the US actions as a violation of international law and the UN Charter. He warned of &ldquo;everlasting consequences&rdquo; and asserted Iran&rsquo;s right to defend its sovereignty under international law.
As the crisis deepens, global powers are watching closely, concerned that the conflict may spiral into a broader regional war.
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Iran Fires 30 Missiles at Israel After US Strikes Nuclear Sites

Multiple Israeli cities hit, 16 injured as Iran retaliates following US bombing of nuclear facilities

Iran Fires 30 Missiles at Israel After US Strikes Nuclear Sites

Multiple Israeli cities hit, 16 injured as Iran retaliates following US bombing of nuclear facilities

June 22, 2025 | 17:15 IST