Missiles, rubble, and grief: Israel-Iran war has Middle East on the edge

Published on Jun 14, 2025 11:40 am IST

Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles against Israel following a direct attack on its nuclear facilities, ramping up a conflict between sworn enemies.

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Israeli security forces inspect destroyed residential buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.(Ariel Schalit/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Israeli security forces inspect destroyed residential buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.(Ariel Schalit/AP)

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People look at a destroyed residential building that was hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025.(Ariel Schalit/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People look at a destroyed residential building that was hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025.(Ariel Schalit/AP)

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Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025.(Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025.(Ohad Zwigenberg/AP)

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ire and smoke rise from a building, reportedly hit by a missile fired from Iran, in central Tel Aviv on June 13, 2025. Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in a counter-strike in the evening on June 13, after an unprecedented onslaught hammered the Islamic republic's top military brass and targeted its nuclear facilities and bases.(Jack Guez/AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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ire and smoke rise from a building, reportedly hit by a missile fired from Iran, in central Tel Aviv on June 13, 2025. Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in a counter-strike in the evening on June 13, after an unprecedented onslaught hammered the Islamic republic's top military brass and targeted its nuclear facilities and bases.(Jack Guez/AFP)

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Rescue teams work outside a heavily damaged building, targeted by an Israeli strike in the Iranian capital Tehran.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rescue teams work outside a heavily damaged building, targeted by an Israeli strike in the Iranian capital Tehran.(AFP)

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This picture shows rocket trails in the sky above Netanya on June 13, 2025. Air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and loud blasts were heard, AFP journalists reported, as the Israeli military said it had detected a missile launched from Iran.(Jack Guez/AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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This picture shows rocket trails in the sky above Netanya on June 13, 2025. Air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and loud blasts were heard, AFP journalists reported, as the Israeli military said it had detected a missile launched from Iran.(Jack Guez/AFP)

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Vehicles move along the Karim Khan Zand Bridge past the 'Down with the USA' mural painted on the side of the National Organisation of Educational Testing building in central Tehran on June 13, 2025. Israel unleashed a wave of strikes on Iran on June 13, hitting about 100 targets including nuclear facilities and military command centres, and killing senior figures, among them the armed forces chief and top nuclear scientists.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 14, 2025 11:40 am IST

Vehicles move along the Karim Khan Zand Bridge past the 'Down with the USA' mural painted on the side of the National Organisation of Educational Testing building in central Tehran on June 13, 2025. Israel unleashed a wave of strikes on Iran on June 13, hitting about 100 targets including nuclear facilities and military command centres, and killing senior figures, among them the armed forces chief and top nuclear scientists.(AFP)

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This photo shows rocket trails and intercepts in the sky over the Israeli city of Netanya on June 14, 2025. Iran struck Israel early June 14 with barrages of missiles after a massive onslaught targeted the Islamic republic's nuclear and military facilities.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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This photo shows rocket trails and intercepts in the sky over the Israeli city of Netanya on June 14, 2025. Iran struck Israel early June 14 with barrages of missiles after a massive onslaught targeted the Islamic republic's nuclear and military facilities.(AFP)

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This picture shows rocket trails in the sky above Netanya on June 13, 2025.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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This picture shows rocket trails in the sky above Netanya on June 13, 2025.(AFP)

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A traffic policeman walks as motorists drive past a mural commemorating the Shiite Muslim holiday of Eid al-Ghadir, when according to Shiite belief the Islamic prophet Mohamed designated his nephew and companion Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor, in Enghelab (Revolution) Square in central Tehran on June 13, 2025. Israel unleashed a wave of strikes on Iran on June 13, hitting about 100 targets including nuclear facilities and military command centres, and killing senior figures, among them the armed forces chief and top nuclear scientists.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 14, 2025 11:40 am IST

A traffic policeman walks as motorists drive past a mural commemorating the Shiite Muslim holiday of Eid al-Ghadir, when according to Shiite belief the Islamic prophet Mohamed designated his nephew and companion Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor, in Enghelab (Revolution) Square in central Tehran on June 13, 2025. Israel unleashed a wave of strikes on Iran on June 13, hitting about 100 targets including nuclear facilities and military command centres, and killing senior figures, among them the armed forces chief and top nuclear scientists.(AFP)

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Members of the Israeli security forces inspect a site hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.(Jack Guez/AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Members of the Israeli security forces inspect a site hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.(Jack Guez/AFP)

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People walk past traffic in front of a building targeted by an Israeli strike in the Iranian capital Tehran.(Atta Kenare/AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People walk past traffic in front of a building targeted by an Israeli strike in the Iranian capital Tehran.(Atta Kenare/AFP)

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