Iran's missiles impact 'strategic' Israeli site in Tel Aviv
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Six waves of retaliatory missile attacks launched by Iran impacted several Israeli sites across Israeli-occupied territories.
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An explosion is seen during an Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv, occupied Palestine, on June 13, 2025. (AP)
In the early hours of Saturday, Iran launched a new wave of missiles toward Israeli targets. The operation was followed by multiple waves of missile attacks dawn on Saturday.
So far, six waves of missile attacks have been launched by the Iranian Armed Forces against the Israeli regime in response to its continued aggression against the country.
Overnight missile barrage targets strategic sites
Israeli media confirmed that several Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv, its southern outskirts, and the al-Naqab region, with plumes of smoke rising from the targeted sites.
Israeli broadcaster Channel 14 said that a missile impacted a "strategic site" in southern Tel Aviv after warning sirens sounded across Israeli city settlements and occupied areas. Later reports emerged of an "extremely dangerous" event that occurred in Tel Aviv.
As information regarding a missile impact near the Israeli Security Ministry, HaKirya, emerged, the Israeli military command stressed to the Israeli public not to share any footage or information regarding missile impacts.
Additional documentation of the impact of an #Iranian missile in Tel Aviv moments ago.#Iran #Palestine #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/Shi6PsvjXU
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 13, 2025
Sirens first sounded at 1:07 am (local time), as settlers were cautioned to head to bomb shelters. A few minutes later, footage of direct missile impacts in Tel Aviv began to circulate. Reports of impacts in the al-Naqab desert began to emerge soon after.
According to Israeli media outlets, missiles impacted several areas in Tel Aviv, al-Quds, Haifa, Bir al-Sabee', and the Tabarayya Lake.
The al-Naqab desert hosts strategic Israeli air bases, military sites, and the Dimona nuclear site.
Israeli broadcaster Channel 13 said that five Israelis were injured in the latest attack, while authorities announced that 63 settlers were injured and one was killed in the earlier strikes.
Both Tel Aviv and the al-Naqab desert came under attack on Friday night, as Iran launched a military campaign dubbed "Operation True Promise-3" in response to wide-ranging Israeli aggression executed earlier.
Israeli nuclear research center attacked
Amir Mousavi, Director of the Center for Strategic Studies and International Relations, told Al Mayadeen that one of the Iranian missiles struck a nuclear research center in Tel Aviv, resulting in direct hits, including a missile that struck a 50-story building in Greater Tel Aviv.
In the same context, Israeli media reported a direct hit in the Gush Dan area, noting that rescue teams rushed to three different locations. Meanwhile, the spokesperson for Israeli occupation forces admitted that the defenses are not 100% secure, urging caution amid the new wave of Iranian missile strikes.
Continuous missile barrages at dawn bring havoc to 'Israel'
After the Israeli aggression continued to target buildings and areas in the capital, the Iranian Armed Forces launched a wave of missiles toward northern occupied Palestine, Tel Aviv, the occupied West Bank, and other areas.
Footage circulated on social media shows a direct impact of an Iranian missile into a building in Tel Aviv in the latest barrage fired by #Iran. pic.twitter.com/Njqg0ncW7v
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 14, 2025
The first wave at dawn was launched at 4:39 am (local time), targeting sites near the Tabaryya lake, the southern occupied Golan, and the lower al-Jalil.
Sirens then sounded at 5:10 am, this time in a wider range of areas, covering the entirety of inhabited areas in occupied Palestine. Then, missile sirens were activated at 5:15 am in dispersed areas across occupied Palestine.
Finally, sirens were activated in the Jordan Valley in the West Bank, near the Palestinian-Jordanian border, at 5:23 am.
Early warning sirens do not sound in last strike
Despite continuous barrages, another missile strike occurred a few minutes later, targeting the city settlement of Rishon LeZion, in greater Tel Aviv.
Early warning sirens did not activate in this strike, which impacted a complex of buildings. The missile caused extensive damage to the complex.
Later, Israeli emergency authorities reported that at least 20 settlers were injured, some critically, and another was killed as a result of the attack.
Other Israeli media outlets reported that three settlers were killed and dozens of others injured in a rocket strike that targeted Rishon LeZion.
Additionally, the Assaf Harofeh Hospital in Tel Aviv declared a mass casualty event, preparing to receive a large influx of wounded people.
Footage circulated shows massive damage left by Iranian missiles during the last barrage striking Israeli targets.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 14, 2025
Israeli media reported that settlers have been injured, and some are stuck in damaged buildings. pic.twitter.com/GZkbU6JBy1
Iranian security forces intercept truck loaded with drones
Additionally, Iranian security forces intercepted trucks loaded with drones, according to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in Tehran. The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence confirmed that the drones were intended for use in planned attacks inside Iranian territory.
Sirens sound across 'Israel' following missile launched from Yemen
In a related context, the Israeli outlet i24NEWS reported that sirens sounded across wide areas in "Israel" following the launch of a missile from Yemen.
Earlier, Israeli media reported explosions in Eilat without the activation of warning sirens.
On Friday evening, sirens also sounded in the occupied West Bank and al-Quds after the Israeli occupation detected a missile launch from Yemen.
The Yemeni Armed Forces continue their military operations in support of the Gaza Strip, affirming that these actions will cease only when the Israeli aggression on the Strip comes to an end.
Iran defends agains continued Israeli aggression
The overnight Iranian response to the Israeli aggression came amid continued Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital, Tehran.
According to our correspondent, air defenses around the area near Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence in Tehran intercepted Israeli targets.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that large explosions were heard in eastern Tehran, while another set of strikes targeted the Mehrabad Airport, west of the capital.
Our correspondent mentioned that the Israeli military struck the airport with two missiles.
Circulated footage on social media shows smoke plumes rising in #Tehran after explosions sounded in the #Iranian capital.#Iran #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/VaAj36V0Rz
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 13, 2025
Separately, Iran's ISNA news agency published a video showing thick smoke rising from the airport area in western Tehran, while Mehr News Agency reported that an explosion had occurred there.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent added that Iranian military defenses also downed an Israeli drone over the southern city of Bushehr.
In addition, Iranian air defenses in the Lavizan area, east of Tehran, intercepted Israeli targets.
Earlier, in the night Iranian air defenses were activated, intercepting multiple Israeli munitions in various areas of the country.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned.
