Iran’s new Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief, Mohammad Pakpour, vowed to unleash the “gates of hell” on Israel after Israeli strikes killed top Iranian generals and scientists Friday, including his predecessor, Hossein Salami.
Hours later, Iran retaliated with a missile barrage, triggering air raid sirens across Israel. Explosions rocked Jerusalem and smoke billowed in Tel Aviv. Israel's military said dozens of missiles were launched, and residents were ordered into bomb shelters.
لحظاتی پیش صدای ۲ انفجار از محدودهٔ سایت فردو به گوش رسید و ۲ نقطه از سطح زمین در محدوده فردو هدف قرار گرفته شده است.
— خبرگزاری فارس (@FarsNews_Agency) June 13, 2025
سایت اتمی فردو در عمق چندصد متری زمین قرار دارد. pic.twitter.com/8PyJ8Bq2sQ
Earlier, Israel had launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, deploying warplanes and drones previously smuggled into Iranian territory.
The U.N. Security Council is set to meet following Iran's appeal, calling the attacks "state terrorism." Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowed “severe punishment,” while Israel’s Netanyahu said the strike was months in planning.
Smoke is rising all over down town Tel Aviv. It looks like the Iron Dome failed to intercept a couple missiles.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) June 13, 2025
There has been a massive explosion on the ground in Tel Aviv.
A residential building may have been hit. pic.twitter.com/O8yVC8S27Y
U.S. President Donald Trump, who was informed in advance, is convening his National Security Council amid fears of full-scale war.
