Israel and Iran in Fourth Day of Devastating War: Hundreds Dead, Cities in Ruins!

2025-06-16 06:00:44.681

Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens and causing at least five deaths and dozens of injuries. This marks the fourth day of open warfare between the two countries, showing no signs of de-escalation. Iran claimed responsibility for launching approximately 100 missiles and vowed further retaliation for Israel's attacks on its military and nuclear infrastructure, which have already resulted in at least 224 deaths in Iran since Friday. The attacks brought Israel's death toll to at least 18. In response, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes targeting 10 command centers in Tehran belonging to Iran's Quds Force. Powerful explosions, likely from Israel's missile defense systems, rocked Tel Aviv, while Iranian missiles struck a residential building in Petah Tikva, causing significant damage and casualties. The Israeli Magen David Adom emergency service reported that two women and two men, all in their 70s, and one other person were killed. Another 87 people were wounded, with rescuers still searching for those trapped under rubble. Despite the devastation, some Israeli citizens urged their Prime Minister to continue the attacks on Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi previously suggested that Iran would halt its attacks if Israel did the same, but after a day of intensified Israeli attacks, the Revolutionary Guard vowed further strikes would be even more destructive. The Iranian government reported 1,277 wounded, while rights groups suggest the death toll is significantly underreported, estimating over 400 deaths, including 197 civilians. Israel justified its attacks as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful.