Iran has launched retaliatory missile attacks on Israel, with Israeli and Iranian media reporting at least three waves of strikes. So far, one Israeli woman has been killed and more than 40 people injured in these attacks.
Citing Israeli police, a CNN report stated that the woman was killed at the scene in Ramat Gan, Israel, during an Iranian missile attack. This marks the first Israeli casualty since Iran began its retaliatory strikes on Israel.
Police confirmed the woman was pronounced dead at the scene in the Dan area of the city, located east of Tel Aviv.
A police spokesperson, citing medical officials, said that several injured individuals have been evacuated from the area.
CNN reports that police, along with other emergency services, are working at the scene. Furthermore, Israeli media has reported that at least 40 Israelis have been injured in several waves of Iranian attacks.
Fire at Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport After Israeli Attack
Meanwhile, Mehrabad International Airport in Iran's capital, Tehran, is reportedly on fire following an Israeli attack. Videos circulating on social media show flames and smoke inside the airport.
Reports indicate an "explosion" occurred in the airport area, after which smoke was seen rising from the airport. However, detailed information on this incident is not yet available.
Fars News Agency, operated by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, confirmed that at least two projectiles struck the airport area.
Background to the Escalation
Earlier on Friday (June 13) morning, Israel launched attacks on nearly 100 locations in Iran using 200 warplanes. These strikes resulted in the deaths of Iran's army chief, the head of the Revolutionary Guard, six nuclear scientists, and over fifty civilians.
Israel's targets included Iranian nuclear facilities, ballistic missile installations, military bases, and air defense systems. Subsequently, Israel conducted several more new attacks at various times throughout Friday.
In response, Iran launched nearly 100 missile attacks on Israel in an operation dubbed 'Operation True Promise 3.' These strikes have reportedly caused casualties among Israeli civilians and damage to numerous facilities.
