An Israeli drone reportedly targeted a residential building in Tehran, injuring senior Iranian official Ali Shamkhani, according to Iranian state media. The incident marks a sharp escalation in regional hostilities, with Israel appearing to intensify its operations within Iranian territory.
In a retaliatory move, Iran launched a missile that landed in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba on Friday morning (20 June, local time). Seven civilians were reported lightly wounded while rushing to protected areas, as confirmed by a spokesperson from Soroka Medical Center. All the injured were evacuated and are receiving medical treatment.
In the aftermath of the missile strike, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that its Search and Rescue units were deployed and actively operating in Beersheba to assess damage and assist affected residents. The incident underlines the vulnerability of urban areas and the strain on emergency services during cross-border attacks.
Adding to the growing tensions, Hezbollah’s leader expressed readiness to support Iran, signaling the possibility of a broader regional confrontation. Israeli official Israel Katz, meanwhile, directly threatened Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, further stoking fears of wider conflict involving multiple fronts.
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Tensions Soar as Israel Strikes Tehran Iran Retaliates with Missile on Beersheba
