Iran and Israel are locked in a deadly exchange of missile strikes,escalating teh conflict.Following preemptive attacks, Iran retaliated, targeting Israeli cities, and Israel responded with a stark warning of further consequences. Reports indicate casualties on both sides, heightening global concerns. The U.S.has stated non-involvement, while former President Trump urges a nuclear deal to de-escalate tensions. Read how News Directory 3 is bringing these critical updates. The international community calls for de-escalation so civilian safety can be better ensured. Discover what’s next as the situation rapidly evolves.
Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Israel After Israeli Attacks
Iran and Israel exchanged deadly missile strikes, further escalating tensions in the region. The latest wave of Iranian strikes targeted Israel on Saturday morning, following Israel’s “precise and integrated preemptive strike” against Iranian nuclear facilities and military personnel.
Tel Aviv, Israel, late on June 13, 2025.” src=”https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2219275957.jpg” class=”absolute size-full inset-0 object-cover”/>Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating, “If Khamenei continues to fire missiles at the Israeli home front, Tehran will burn.” Katz added that the Iranian leader is endangering his own citizens, who will “pay a heavy price for the criminal attacks on Israeli civilians.”
The Israeli government reported at least three fatalities and dozens of injuries resulting from the Iranian strikes on Tel Aviv and surrounding areas. Iran’s U.N. Ambassador reported over 70 deaths and 300 injuries from the initial Israeli strikes. The exchange has raised notable concerns about civilian safety on both sides.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. was not involved in israel’s actions. “Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran… Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel,” Rubio said.
president Donald trump issued his own warning to Iran, urging them to negotiate a nuclear deal to de-escalate the conflict. Trump stated he had previously urged Iran to make a deal, but “no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get it done… Certain Iranian hardliners spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen. they are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse.”
What’s next
The international community is watching closely, with many nations calling for de-escalation and a return to diplomatic solutions to prevent further loss of life and regional instability as the conflict between Iran and Israel continues.
