Iran launched a new massive missile attack on Israel on June 13, 2025, firing hundreds of ballistic missiles, including a second wave that Iran’s IRNA news agency said was already on its way. The operation, billed as a response to Israeli attacks on Iranian territory, had serious consequences in Tel Aviv, where debris from the missiles caused a fire near the Israeli Defense Ministry headquarters, according to Iran’s Al Alam TV channel. The Israeli army confirmed another missile salvo, raising an air raid alert across the country and urging the population to take shelter. The conflict is rapidly escalating, threatening to drag the Middle East into a full-scale war.

According to Reuters, the Iranian missiles, including the Khaibar and Qadr models, targeted key Israeli military targets, including air bases and government buildings. Video footage published by Al Jazeera showed bright flashes over Tel Aviv and thick smoke rising from an area near the Defense Ministry headquarters. According to The Jerusalem Post, Israeli air defense systems such as the Iron Dome and Arrow-2 intercepted a significant number of the missiles, but the debris caused localized fires and damage to infrastructure. IDF sources cited by Ynet said the second wave of the attack had put additional strain on defense systems, raising the risk of a breakout.

Iranian officials said the missile strikes were a necessary measure after Israeli attacks on military bases in Tehran and Isfahan, which damaged IRGC infrastructure, according to Tasnim. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that the country has no intention of retreating, according to Al Alam. The Times of Israel reported that the second wave of missiles was launched hours after the first, indicating a coordinated attempt to overwhelm Israeli air defenses. Anti-Iran coalition forces, including US and Jordanian aircraft, are participating in the interception, according to The Wall Street Journal.