Iran-Israel Conflict: Strikes & Retaliation – Latest News
Tensions flare as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, entering a third day of intense strikes and retaliation. Iranian missiles have struck northern Israel, resulting in casualties, while Israel targets key sites within Iran, including the defense ministry and an oil depot. Global leaders express alarm, with Turkey pointing fingers, and Iran hints at actions that could impact vital shipping lanes. Discover the latest on this evolving crisis,including the impact on civilians,the geopolitical maneuvering,and what it means for the future of the Middle East. For in-depth coverage,News Directory 3 provides complete reporting. Discover what’s next …
Israel and Iran trade attacks amid rising war fears
Updated June 15, 2025
Israel and Iran continued exchanging attacks on key cities, escalating fears of a sustained war between the two nations. The exchanges have entered thier third day.
iranian missiles struck northern Israel, killing at least three people and wounding 13, Israeli media reported Sunday. In response, Israel targeted the Iranian defense ministry headquarters in Tehran, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Iranian officials also reported that the Shahran oil depot, northwest of Tehran, was hit by Israel.Tasnim News said that emergency crews were working to extinguish the resulting fire.
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Videos posted on social media showed Iranian missiles in the skies of northern Israel.
At this time: Alarms in the Haifa and western Galilee
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Israel’s Channel 13 reported that missiles struck Haifa and nearby Tamra. Analysts suggest the attack on Haifa, a coastal city with strategic gas infrastructure, signals the start of Iran’s retaliation for the Israeli bombardment of energy sites near Bushehr and Abadan.
Despite public support for military action against Iran, some Israelis are skeptical. Political analyst Ori Goldberg told Al Jazeera that anxiety and distrust are growing among the population.
“There is mass support for going after Iran – that’s the official narrative,” Goldberg said. “But people don’t beleive these strikes will destroy Iran’s nuclear program or bring regime change. They’re starting to fend for themselves.” He added that some suspect political motives behind the campaign, suggesting leaders may be using the crisis to improve their standing.
Following the Israeli attacks, Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reported from Tehran that smoke was seen rising from the Shahran oil depot after an israeli strike. He added that Iranian air defenses were activated in the capital shortly after the strike.
Earlier on Saturday, Iran said that Israel intensified its military campaign, targeting key infrastructure. iranian officials confirmed that a fire erupted at the South Pars gas field after it was struck by Israeli forces. While authorities said the fire was extinguished, the extent of the disruption remains unclear.
Energy expert Manouchehr Takin said that targeting South Pars would deepen iran’s internal energy crisis. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reported that the move marked a shift in strategy,with Israel now targeting civilian economic assets.
Tehran reported at least 80 people killed and more than 320 injured following Israeli strikes on military and residential sites. Iran hit back with missiles that penetrated Israel’s missile defense system, resulting in at least four deaths and more than 200 injuries in Israel as Friday.
Iranian state media claimed the downing of an Israeli F-35 fighter jet, but Israeli officials dismissed the reports. Iran-U.S. nuclear talks, scheduled to take place in Oman on sunday, were canceled.
the Israeli military claimed to have struck more than 150 Iranian targets and warned its operation could continue for weeks. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Tehran would “burn” if missile attacks continued.
Global leaders issued warnings as the prospect of a full-scale regional war loomed. Iran hinted at a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz should the conflict deepen and warned that any foreign military bases aiding Israel could face retaliatory strikes.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, blaming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for fueling the crisis. Erdogan accused Israel of using attacks on Iran to distract from what he called a genocide in Gaza.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict. Trump praised Israel’s strikes and warned Iran of harsher consequences, while Putin expressed concern and called for a halt to the military campaign. both leaders left the door open to a possible return to nuclear talks.
What’s next
The situation remains highly volatile, with the potential for further escalation and wider regional conflict. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis are ongoing,but the path forward remains uncertain.