Israel Iran War 2025: Latest Missile Strikes, Commanders Killed & Nuclear Facility Attacks
Get the latest 2025 updates on the Israel–Iran war: missile strikes, commander assassinations, nuclear facility attacks, civilian casualties, and global reaction.
June 21, 2025 –
📰 Israel–Iran War Escalates: Missile Strikes, Commanders Killed & Nuclear Sites Hit
The Israel Iran war has escalated sharply since June 13, 2025, with a barrage of missile strikes, drone attacks, and nuclear facility attacks devastating cities and military sites across both countries. Israel’s Operation Rising Lion has entered its most aggressive phase, targeting Iran’s military leadership and nuclear infrastructure. In retaliation, Iran has launched over 500 missiles at major Israeli cities.
This article provides the latest updates on the Israel–Iran war, including the latest attacks, commanders killed, civilian deaths, and growing fears of a larger regional war.
🔥 June 20–21: High-Profile Commanders Killed
Israel announced the elimination of three top commanders in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC):
- Saeed Izadi – head of Quds Force operations for Palestinian territories.
- Behnam Shahriyari – logistics expert responsible for smuggling weapons to Hezbollah and Hamas.
- Aminpour Joudaki – drone unit leader, managing Iran’s UAV strikes.
These commanders were killed in precise drone and airstrikes across Qom, Ahvaz, and Shiraz.
💣 Israeli Airstrikes on Nuclear Sites
Simultaneously, Israel struck several nuclear and missile development sites:
- Isfahan – uranium enrichment center partially disabled.
- Natanz – a major underground nuclear facility reportedly damaged.
- Khondab & Khorramabad – known missile production hubs struck.
Experts estimate Iran’s nuclear program has been set back by 2–3 years due to the destruction of enrichment equipment and critical components.
💥 Iranian Missile Response Targets Civilian Zones
Iran retaliated under “Operation True Promise 3”, firing:
- Over 500 Sejjil missiles
- More than 1,200 drones
Cities affected: Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Jerusalem.
Notable impacts:
- Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba was directly hit, injuring 47 civilians.
- Structural damage reported in Israeli hospitals and schools.
- A dangerous chemical leak occurred after the hospital strike.
Civilian death tolls:
- Iran: Over 430 killed, including scientists and commanders.
- Israel: At least 25 civilians killed, 9 soldiers wounded.
📹 Watch: Israel–Iran War Video Update
🌍 Global Reaction & Escalation Fears
🇺🇸 United States
President Trump confirmed support for Israel but ruled out immediate strikes on Iran. B-2 bombers have been moved closer to the region, signalling preparation.
🇾🇪 Houthis Threaten Red Sea Blockade
Yemen’s Houthi rebels vowed to attack U.S. Navy ships if Iran is targeted directly by Western powers.
🇪🇺 European Union & UN
Peace negotiations in Geneva collapsed. The EU began evacuating citizens from both Tehran and Tel Aviv. The UN warned of “imminent regional collapse.”
🇷🇺 Russia & 🇨🇳 China
Both nations called for de-escalation but criticized Israel’s actions as “preemptive and destabilizing.”
📊 War Impact Summary
| Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Military Losses | Iran: 6 IRGC generals, 430+ deaths Israel: 25+ civilians, 9 soldiers injured |
| Civilian Harm | Soroka Hospital hit, schools damaged, chemical leak |
| Infrastructure | Isfahan, Natanz, Khorramabad sites destroyed |
| Economic | Oil prices +11%, Tehran stock exchange closed, Tel Aviv paused for 2 hours |