Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua)
JERUSALEM, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Following the launches, sirens were activated in wide areas of central and northern Israel, and explosions were heard, resulting from interceptions or fallen projectiles, the IDF added.
Explosions were heard over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, according to Xinhua reporters.
Local TV Channel 12 said about 150 to 200 missiles were fired in 3 barrages.
Israel's national emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), noted that seven people were slightly injured, while the police reported property damage. ■
Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua)
Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua)
Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua)
(250613) -- JERUSALEM, June 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Bright Traces are seen over Jerusalem during missile attacks launched by Iran to Israel, on June, 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)
(250613) -- JERUSALEM, June 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Bright Traces are seen over Jerusalem during missile attacks launched by Iran to Israel, on June, 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)
(250613) -- JERUSALEM, June 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Bright Traces are seen over Jerusalem during missile attacks launched by Iran to Israel, on June, 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)
(250613) -- JERUSALEM, June 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Bright Traces are seen over Jerusalem during missile attacks launched by Iran to Israel, on June, 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)
(250613) -- JERUSALEM, June 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Bright Traces are seen over Jerusalem during missile attacks launched by Iran to Israel, on June, 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)
Smoke rises following an Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Gideon Markowicz/JINI via Xinhua)
Smoke rises following an Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Gideon Markowicz/JINI via Xinhua)
Traces of Iranian missiles heading toward Israel are seen over Damascus, Syria, on June 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
Traces of Iranian missiles heading toward Israel are seen over Damascus, Syria, on June 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
Traces of Iranian missiles heading toward Israel are seen over Damascus, Syria, on June 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
Traces of Iranian missiles heading toward Israel are seen over Damascus, Syria, on June 13, 2025. Dozens of missiles were fired from Iran into Israel on Friday evening, according to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
