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Updated 22 June 2025 at 11:16 IST

Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes After US Hits Nuclear Sites; Sirens Blare Across Israel

In a major escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, the US struck Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, using B-2 bombers to destroy three key sites. Now, Iran has launched a fresh wave of missiles on Israel.

Reported by: Utsavi Pandey
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Israel-Iran Conflict: Iran has retaliated with a fresh wave of missiles on Israel after the US joined in on the airstrikes on Iran committing to dismantle Iran's nuclear capacity. The Trump administration targeted three nuclear sites in Iran using B-2 bombers early Sunday. These three sites were said to be the key nuclear infrastructure of Iran - Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. 

As per Israeli media about 25 missiles were launched by Iran in its latest attack. Alerts were activated in numerous areas across the country following the detection of missiles launched by Iran. As the Air Force operates to intercept and strike to neutralize the threat, major blasts were heard in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem. 

Conflict Escalates 

After the US strikes on Iran's key nuclear infrastructure, media reports from Israel suggested that the Fordow nuclear site has been 'completely destroyed.' Following the airstrike, Iran's Foreign minister said, “Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests, and people.” Shortly after which Iran launched missiles on Israel, further escalating the conflict. 

Earlier, the US military had employed B-2 stealth bombers to hit three nuclear targets in Iran. "We have completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now safely on their way home," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. According to Trump, the military operation was a historic moment for the United States, Israel, and the world, emphasizing that Iran must now "agree to end this war." 

This comes amid rising military operations between Iran and Israel as Israel seeks to roll back Iran's nuclear ambitions on the pretext of it being a threat to Israel's security. Iran in response has threatened of more devastating consequences for Israel if it persists its strikes against the country. 

Published 22 June 2025 at 10:15 IST