Near Miss: Lithuania's Embassy Dodges Missile Strike in Tel Aviv

An Iranian missile struck the Ramat Gan area in Tel Aviv but did not damage the nearby Lithuanian embassy. The Lithuanian foreign ministry confirmed that the missile hit buildings 200 meters away, leaving the embassy untouched.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Vilnius | Updated: 19-06-2025 12:49 IST | Created: 19-06-2025 12:49 IST
Near Miss: Lithuania's Embassy Dodges Missile Strike in Tel Aviv
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Lithuania's embassy in Israel narrowly escaped damage when an Iranian missile struck Tel Aviv's Ramat Gan neighborhood. The Lithuanian foreign ministry confirmed the incident on Thursday, noting the missile's proximity to their diplomatic mission.

A spokesperson for the ministry reported that the ambassador had verified there was no harm to the embassy. The missile landed approximately 200 meters away, targeting other buildings in the vicinity.

This incident underscores the ongoing tension and volatility in the region, with international communities closely monitoring the security situation in Israel.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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