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Live updates: Iran launches retaliatory missiles into Israel after strikes at nuclear facilities
Iran's top military official, Mohammad Hossein Bagheri and Hossein Salami, the commander of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, were killed, according to state media.
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Updated June 14, 2025, 1:20 AM GMT+5
By NBC News
What we know
TENSIONS REACH NEW HEIGHTS: Israel launched strikes on Iran early Friday local time, a dramatic escalation of long-running tensions between the two countries. Iran then launched retaliatory strikes, saying hundreds of missiles were fired in Israel.
NUCLEAR PROGRAM TARGETED: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation targeted Iran’s nuclear program and “will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat.” Explosions continue to rock Tehran and other sites in Iran.
IRAN RETALIATES: In a televised address, Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian promised a “powerful response.” The IDF confirmed Iran was launching missiles into the country as Netanyahu warned Israelis to brace for retaliation. Explosions were reported in Tel Aviv and Ramle.
POWERFUL LEADERS KILLED: In a significant blow to Iran’s army, its top military official, Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, was killed along with Hossein Salami, the commander in chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
STATUS OF U.S.-IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL: In a phone call with NBC News, President Donald Trump said Iran had missed an opportunity to make a deal. “Now, they may have another opportunity. We'll see.” Iranian State TV reported that Iran had pulled out from the next round of talks.
