Escalating Tensions: Missile Strikes Rock Israel Amidst Nuclear Program Attacks

An Iranian missile hit a southern Israel hospital, causing injuries and damage, amidst a series of escalating attacks. Israel targeted Iran's nuclear facilities, including the Arak heavy water reactor, amidst ongoing Israeli-Iran tensions. Iranian retaliation involved missile strikes, raising global concerns about regional stability and the nuclear threat.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Telaviv | Updated: 19-06-2025 11:30 IST | Created: 19-06-2025 11:30 IST
Escalating Tensions: Missile Strikes Rock Israel Amidst Nuclear Program Attacks
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An Iranian missile struck the main hospital in southern Israel on Thursday, causing significant damage and injuries, according to local authorities. Israeli media displayed footage showing shattered windows and billowing black smoke.

Concurrently, Iranian forces targeted various locations in central Israel, including a Tel Aviv high-rise. The Tel Aviv hospital reported treating 16 injured patients, with three suffering severe injuries.

In response, Israel launched an attack on Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, a component of Iran's nuclear program. This marked the seventh day in an escalating conflict initiated by Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites and scientists involved in nuclear developments.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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