Iran missiles cause multiple casualties after strikes in Israel

Moments ago, sirens went off again in Jerusalem for a couple of minutes.

It’s approaching 01:30 here, nearly 24 hours since they went off first last night. Out of the window, I could see multiple drones flying through the sky, and heard loud and close explosions. The windows were shaking.

A siren app widely used in Israel is showing a red alert for the entire country.

As we’ve been reporting, it’s difficult to tell whether these sounds are of strikes or Israel intercepting Iran’s retaliatory attacks. Israel said earlier that most of Iran’s missiles had fallen short or been intercepted.

Both Israel and Iran are not backing down since Israel’s attacks last night and have described this as a “war” with more strikes expected from both sides.

Israeli public told to return to protected shelterspublished at 23:25 British Summer Time 13 June

People go down escalator — Image caption,
People go to public shelters

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has instructed the public to enter protected spaces and shelter until further notice.

It says its defence systems are operating to intercept missiles launched from Iran.

"A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel," it said in a statement.

"Leaving the protected space is only permitted following an explicit directive."

IDF says three suspicious flying targets interceptedpublished at 23:12 British Summer Time 13 June

In an update from a recent alert, the IDF says the air force has intercepted a suspicious aerial target in the Eilat area, in southern Israel.

They also investigated a similar incident in Arava, where the air force says it intercepted two suspicious aerial targets.

Israeli UN ambassador says country is acting to 'prevent its destruction'published at 22:42 British Summer Time 13 June

Israeli UN ambassador Danny Danon has been speaking to the UN Security Council and addressed his country's military operation against Iran.

Danon says Israel's goal is to "prevent its destruction" by dismantling Iran's nuclear programme.

"We know our enemies. We know their ideology. And when a regime builds ballistic missiles, enriches uranium to near weapons-grade, and openly declares its intent to destroy us – we believe them," he says.

He adds that Israel's hand was forced because of Iran's enrichment of uranium and hiring of nuclear scientists.

"We acted to ensure our people live. We acted so that Jewish children in Jerusalem will not wake to the sound of air raid sirens triggered by a nuclear launch," he says.

Earlier, Iran's ambassador called Israel's strikes "barbaric and criminal".

In pictures: Celebrations in Tehran after strikes against Israelpublished at 22:33 British Summer Time 13 June

These pictures came into our newsroom a short time ago, before the most recent wave of Israeli strikes.

A large group of people waves flags and cheers on the streets of Tehran.

A woman, dressed in black, waves an Iranian flag. She is surrounded by others cheering an carrying flags.

Two men are on a motorcycle, with the one in back hold an Iranian flag.

Sirens sound in Eilat, Israelpublished at 22:28 British Summer Time 13 June

Sirens have been activated in Israel due to the "intrusion of a hostile aircraft" in Eilat, a southern port city, according to the IDF.

The Israeli military says it is looking into the details.

'No casualties but people were injured. And quite a lot of destruction'published at 22:24 British Summer Time 13 June

Night picture of the Tel Aviv skyline as Iranian missiles are intercepted in the black sky

A journalist for Israel's Haaretz newspaper and a resident of Tel Aviv, Gideon Levy, has just spoken to the BBC about Iran's missile attacks on the city earlier this evening.

In an interview for Newshour, Levy, who had been seeking refuge in a public shelter in the city, says: "We heard quite loud the explosions. Not a very pleasant feeling.''

Asked whether the Iranian missiles had been intercepted or hit the ground, he adds: "Part were intercepted, but part fall (sic).

"There were at least two cases where they fell directly on buildings and destroyed them partially. There are no casualties but people were injured. And quite a lot of destruction.''

Iran tells UN Israeli attacks are 'barbaric and criminal'published at 22:17 British Summer Time 13 June

A man reading from papers that he holds in his hands as sits at a desk with a microphone in front of him

We are keeping an eye on the latest reports out of Tehran, but for now we can bring you some news from a UN Security Council meeting happening in New York. The meeting was requested earlier by Iran after Israel's strikes.

Iran's representative, Amir-Saeid Iravani says the "barbaric and criminal" attacks targeted nuclear facilities, civilian infrastructure and residential areas in Iran.

So far, 78 people have been killed and more than 320 are injured - the "overwhelming majority" of them are civilians, he adds.

Iravani says the "deliberate and systematic" killings were a "chilling display of calculated aggression".

He adds that the US are "complicit" after providing "aid and assistance" for the crimes.

"We will not forget that our people lost their lives as a result of the Israeli attacks with American weapons," he says.

He asks the Security Council to condemn Israel's action and hold them able.

More blasts heard in Iranpublished at 22:09 British Summer Time 13 June
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We're getting reports of more explosions being heard in Iran's capital, Tehran.

State media reports that Tehran's air defence system has been activated to counter Israeli strikes.

In pictures: Town near Tel Aviv hit, injured people evacuatedpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 13 June

Israeli soldiers and first responders assess the damage to a building hit by an Iranian missile in the town of Ramat Gan, just east of Tel Aviv — Image caption,
Israeli soldiers and first responders have been searching for survivors and assessing the damage to a building hit by an Iranian missile in the town of Ramat Gan, just east of Tel Aviv

Rescuers evacuate an injured woman in the town of Ramat Gan, just east of Tel Aviv — Image caption,
This injured woman in a wheelchair had to be evacuated by medics

An injured person is carried on a stretcher by rescuers in Ramat Gan, Israel. Photo: 13 June 2025 — Image caption,
Those more seriously wounded were taken to hospital

Israel military denies Iranian reports of captured pilotpublished at 21:46 British Summer Time 13 June

After reports from some Iranian media that an Israeli pilot has been captured, Israel's military has said that it's not true.

A report by Iran’s Tasnim news agency says the country’s air defence has shot down two Israeli fighter jets, and “the pilot of one of these fighter jets, who is a woman, has been captured”.

Avichay Adraee, a spokesman in Arabic for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), says: “Fake Iranian media. This news being spread by Iranian media is completely baseless.”

The BBC has been unable to independently either claim.

Iran crossed 'red lines' targeting civilian areas - Israel's defence ministerpublished at 21:39 British Summer Time 13 June

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said that Iran crossed "red lines" on Friday when its missiles targeted civilian areas in response to Israel's recent wave of attacks.

"Iran has crossed red lines by daring to fire missiles at civilian population centres in Israel," he said in a statement.

"We will continue to defend the citizens of Israel and ensure that the Ayatollah regime pays a very heavy price for its heinous actions," he added, referring to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.

Earlier, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said that it was carrying out attacks against "dozens of targets, military centres and airbases" in Israel.

Nuclear watchdog says two Iranian sites hitpublished at 21:29 British Summer Time 13 June

Iranian authorities say nuclear sites at Fordo and Isfahan have been hit by Israeli attacks, according to International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi.

Speaking at a meeting of the UN Security Council, he says Iranian authorities informed them, but they don't have more information.

He adds that parts of the Natanz facility "have been destroyed", in the strikes from early on Friday morning, including the above ground plant.

There is radiological and chemical contamination inside the facilities, Grossi says, but it is manageable.

What is Iran's nuclear programme?

Fewer than 100 missiles launched from Iran, Israeli military sayspublished at 21:21 British Summer Time 13 June

A car is lifted by a crane and there is a lot of mangled metal and debris as rescuers work at an impact site in Ramat Gan — Image caption,
Damage in Ramat Gan

Iran launched less than 100 missiles in two waves towards Israel, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Avichay Adraee says.

In a post on X, he writes most of the missiles were intercepted or failed to reach their targets.

"There are a limited number of buildings that were hit, some due to shrapnel from interception operations," he adds.

As you can see in the image above, some buildings have been extensively damaged.

We are still waiting to hear more from Iran with details of the operation which they have called True Promise 3.

40 people being treated in Israeli hospitalspublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 13 June

A total of 40 people are being treated in Israeli hospitals after the recent strikes - two are in critical condition.

Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv is treating 18 patients.

Beilinson hospital in Petah Tikva is treating 7 people, including one critical patient.

Sheba hospital in Ramat Gan is treating 15 patients, including the other critical patient.

The injuries are varied, and include shrapnel damage, smoke inhalation and shock.

Here's the latestpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 13 June

This escalation has been very fast-moving, especially over the past hour. Here's what you need to know:

Iran has launched an aerial attack on Israel in an operation it's called True Promise 3 - responding to earlier Israeli attacks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it carried out attacks against "dozens of targets, military centres and airbases"
Bright flashes could be seen over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as Israel's Iron Dome defence system sought to intercept the attack
We've seen pictures of damaged buildings in Tel Aviv - the country's ambulance service says at least five people have been injured
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei says Iran “will inflict heavy blows” after Israel “launched war”
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's fight is not with the Iranian people but with the country's leadership, saying: "More is on the way. The regime does not know what hit them, or what will hit them. It has never been weaker"

US military says it helped shoot down missiles headed for Israel - reportpublished at 20:48 British Summer Time 13 June

The US military has helped shoot down Iranian missiles that were headed toward Israel, two American officials said on Friday, a US official tells the BBC's US partner CBS.

Pictures show damage in Tel Aviv from Iranian strikespublished at 20:43 British Summer Time 13 June

Fire burns in a building at an impact site following a missile attack from Iran on Israel

Security personnel react at an impact site following a missile attack from Iran on Israel

Israelis react at an impact site following a missile attack from Iran on Israel, at Tel Aviv

Netanyahu: 'More is on the way'published at 20:38 British Summer Time 13 June

We have more on Netanyahu's statement now.

During the address, he said that Israel's fight is not with the Iranian people, but against Iran's leadership.

He listed Iranian targets that have been hit by Israel, including military and nuclear sites, and adds: "More is on the way. The regime does not know what hit them, or what will hit them. It has never been weaker.

"This is your opportunity to stand up and let your voices be heard," he tells the Iranian people.

He reiterates that Israel's objective is to thwart what he describes as Iran's nuclear and missile "threat".

"As we achieve our objective, we are also clearing the path for you to achieve your freedom," he says, adding: "The time has come for the Iranian people to unite around its flag and its historic legacy, by standing up for your freedom from the evil and oppressive regime."

Israel's residents can leave shelters but stay near, military sayspublished at 20:29 British Summer Time 13 June
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A spokesman for the Israeli military has just issued a statement, saying that "after assessing the situation, the Home Front Command issued instructions that it is possible to leave the protected area and to continue to remain near it in all regions of the country.

"You are requested to continue to obey the Home Front Command's instructions and the instructions that are being distributed to you," the statement adds.