Iran-Israel Escalation: What's Known So Far
14.06.2025 17:36
Photo: AP Photo / Ariel Schalit
Casualties
- 78 Iranians killed, 320 wounded — mostly civilians — in Israeli strikes, according to Iran’s UN envoy.
- At least 3 dead and 91 injured in Israel, per media reports.
Nuclear Sites & Scientists
- IDF claims it killed nine key Iranian nuclear scientists, including Ali Bakhouei Karimi, Mansour Asgari, and Saeed Barji.
- Israel’s strikes caused limited damage to Fordow and Isfahan nuclear sites.
IAEA confirmed no radiation leaks.
Iran’s Retaliation
- Iran launched at least four waves and 200+ missiles.
- Tel Aviv suffered serious damage, IDF's HQ hit.
- Iran struck Nevatim and Ovda airbases, key to Israel’s C2 and EW systems, per Tasnim.
- Israeli defenses failed to intercept ~25% of Iranian missiles, per Times of Israel.
Ongoing Israeli Strikes
- Explosions hit Tabriz; oil refinery was targeted, according to Press TV.
- Ballistic launch sites in Asadabad hit; blasts in Khorramabad and Kermanshah.
- Four Israeli drones downed near Khorramabad (IRIB).
- Three IRGC soldiers killed in Zanjan, Tasnim reports.
- Machinery plant hit in western Iran, per Nour News.
- Iran extends airspace closure until June 15.
Statements & Threats
- Iran’s UN envoy: Israeli strikes are “state terrorism” and a declaration of war.
- Tehran warns US, France, UK: their facilities in the Middle East will be targeted if they help Israel, per Mehr.
- Israel vows to expand operations, Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says strikes could last “days or weeks”.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens to “burn Tehran” if Iran keeps retaliating.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry said US actions had rendered nuclear talks with Tehran meaningless.