Israel keeps up Iran strikes after deadly missile barrage, over 140 killed: 10 points

1. Israel keeps up Iran strikes after deadly missile barrage, over 140 killed: 10 points

Israel keeps up Iran strikes after deadly missile barrage, over 400 killed: 10 points ByHT News Desk Jun 15, 2025 09:30 PM IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link Israel carried out targeted strikes on Iran's defence ministry headquarters in Tehran and other sites linked to its nuclear programme.

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Sunday as Israel and Iran exchanged missile attacks for the third consecutive day, with mounting casualties and widespread destruction reported on both sides. Iran media reported that the death toll from Israeli strikes has risen to at least 128, while in Israel, 13 have died. However, a human rights group said Israeli strikes in Iran have killed at least 406 people and wounded 654 others.

Members of the search and rescue team check the rubble of a damaged building in the northern Israeli town of Tamra, following an overnigh missile attack from Iran on June 15, 2025, (AFP)

Israel carried out targeted strikes on Iran's defence ministry headquarters in Tehran and other sites linked to its nuclear programme, while Iranian missiles managed to penetrate Israeli air defences and slammed into residential buildings, killing civilians. 

The hostilities came shortly after Iran vowed to activate another nuclear enrichment facility and was censured by the UN nuclear watchdog.

US President Donald Trump claimed that “the US had nothing to do with the attack on Iran,” but made it clear that any aggression toward American interests would provoke overwhelming retaliation.

In a strongly worded statement, the Republican president said, “If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before,” Trump's post read on Truth Social. 

He further said “However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!” Follow Iran Israel war news live updates.