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Iran’s Supersonic Strike Escalates Tensions: Beersheba Hit, 19 Injured as Iran-Israel Conflict Intensifies

An Iranian missile fired at Israel on Thursday struck a large hospital in the southern city of Beersheba, causing serious damage.
An Iranian missile fired at Israel on Thursday struck a large hospital in the southern city of Beersheba, causing serious damage.

The Middle East finds itself on a knife-edge as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, marked by a substantial escalation of missile exchanges, threats of annihilation, and targeted strikes on critical infrastructure.

As of June 20, 2025, the region is grappling with the eighth day of intense hostilities, pushing it closer to an all-out war with potentially devastating global consequences.

Early Friday morning, Iranian supersonic missiles struck the Israeli city of Beersheba, reportedly injuring 19 people and causing significant damage, including to the Soroka Medical Center, the largest hospital in southern Israel.

While Iran claimed its target was a nearby military intelligence site, not the hospital, the impact caused extensive damage to the medical facility, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare that Iran would “pay a heavy price”.

Defense Minister Israel Katz went further, stating that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “cannot continue to exist,” a sentiment echoed by Netanyahu who hinted at the possibility of assassinating Khamenei.

Israeli media reported that 19 were injured after Iranian missile landed in Bir Al Sabi', southern occupied territories

Israeli media reported that 19 were injured after Iranian missile landed in Bir Al Sabi’, southern occupied territories

In retaliation, Israel has launched a series of devastating airstrikes across Iran, targeting military and nuclear facilities. The Arak heavy water reactor, a key component of Iran’s nuclear program, was hit, with Israel asserting the strike aimed to prevent plutonium production for nuclear weapons.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the Arak facility was not operational and contained no nuclear material, thus posing no radiological risk. However, Israel also claimed to have destroyed two-thirds of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers and struck the Sepand headquarters in Tehran, a site allegedly involved in advanced weapons research and nuclear weapons development.

The conflict has drawn international attention and concern. US President Donald Trump is weighing whether to directly intervene, with a decision expected within the next two weeks. This comes amidst reports of ongoing back-channel talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, who is also scheduled to meet European counterparts in Geneva for de-escalation talks. However, Iran has warned the US against direct involvement, stating it would lead to “severe and irreparable blows”.

Iran Strikes Israel’s Beersheba, 19 Injured Missile hit Beersheba directly

Iran Strikes Israel’s Beersheba, 19 Injured Missile hit Beersheba directly

The human cost of the conflict is escalating. A Washington-based human rights group, Human Rights Activists, reported that Israeli strikes have killed at least 657 people and wounded over 2,000 in Iran. In Israel, Iranian strikes have killed at least 24 people and wounded hundreds. The widespread internet blackout in Iran, lasting over 24 hours, has made it increasingly difficult to obtain accurate information from within the country.

The global implications are also being felt, with several airlines suspending flights to the Middle East and countries like Japan, China, and India preparing to evacuate their citizens from both Israel and Iran. The targeting of Microsoft’s tech hub, reportedly due to its collaboration with the Israeli military on AI and missile-tracking technology, highlights the expanding cyber dimension of this conflict.

Hezbollah chief Naim Kassem stated, the group will “act as we see fit” in this escalating war, further underscoring the volatile regional dynamics.

The world watches anxiously as the situation unfolds, hoping for a diplomatic resolution to prevent further catastrophe.

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