The four-day conflict between Iran and Israel is seriously escalating. A total of 370 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones were launched by Iran into Israeli territory, according to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.
These intensified attacks have killed 24 people and injured 592 in Israel, of which 10 are in critical condition.
At least 30 locations in Israeli territory were hit by artillery shells and missiles, the report said. Meanwhile, Iran also suffered heavy losses. Iran's Ministry of Health said that at least 224 people have died since the conflict broke out.
A notable development was the impact of a nearby missile explosion on a US diplomatic facility in Tel Aviv. US Ambassador to Israel - Mr. Mike Huckabee - said that the building suffered minor damage, but there were no casualties among the diplomatic staff. He also announced that the embassy will close on June 16 as the on-site shelter warrant is still in effect.
In a counter-attack effort, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had destroyed more than 120 Iranian missile launchers, accounting for about a third of Tehran's total. According to IDF spokesman Effie Defrin, the Israeli Air Force used about 50 fighter jets and aircraft to attack about 100 military targets in Isfahan, central Iran.
In the evening campaign of June 15, more than 20 Iranian surface-to-surface missiles were destroyed by the Israeli Air Force just minutes before they were launched into Israeli territory. The airstrike was part of Israel's quick and large-scale response to limit damage and prevent further attacks from Iran.
The situation is still complicated, with the risk of escalating conflicts in the region increasing. Stakeholders are all maintaining a high level of vigilance, as civil casualties and infrastructure losses continue to increase.
