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Israel and Iran Exchange Intense Strikes While Tehran Moves to Quit Nuclear Treaty

Iran is drafting legislation to leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty after Israel destroyed a third of its missile launchers

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Rescue personnel evacuate a man from an impacted residential building compound following missile attack from Iran on Israel, central Israel June 16, 2025.  REUTERS/Itay Cohen
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Emergency personnel work at an impact site following a missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Overview

  • The IDF reports destroying 120 of Iran’s 360 ballistic missile launchers within four days and declares full control of Tehran’s airspace.
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired over 100 missiles and drones into Israeli cities, using a new method to penetrate air defenses and kill at least eight civilians.
  • Iran’s health ministry says 224 people have died and 1,277 been injured in Israeli raids, while Israel reports 24 civilian deaths and nearly 60 wounded.
  • Tehran’s parliament is preparing a bill to exit the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, raising global concerns about nuclear escalation.
  • G7 leaders have placed the conflict at the top of their agenda as the US publicly distances itself while offering limited intelligence support.