U.S.-Israel strike on Iran kills 200

The Iranian Red Crescent reported a 700-mile battle: about 200 people were killed and 747 injured as a result of attacks by the United States and Israel. In response, approximately 1,200 rockets were launched from Iran, according to the Committee of Strategic Initiatives. Turkish President Erdogan condemned the attacks, calling for diplomatic dialogue. Ayatollah Khamenei informed that he is in the operations room, directing military leadership actions, reported by the Lebanese channel 'Al-Mayadeen' from a source in Tehran. A mass demonstration is taking place in Iran, where the crowd chants 'Death to America'. In the United Kingdom, it became official that they joined the coalition for joint defense of Israel, and Germany also announced its support for the country. The U.S. Central Command for Special Operations (CENTCOM) clarified that U.S. forces in the Middle East repelled hundreds of rockets and drones, with no casualties among American service members reported.

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In June 2025, a 12-day military exchange began in Iran, during which the parties escalated tensions over the regional conflict.