Israeli jets strike 120 surface-to-surface missile systems in central Iran and 10 command and control centres belonging to IRGC's Quds Force.
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June 16, 2025 (Monday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Iran rises at least 220 people, including 70 women and children.
Israel strikes buildings in Tehran belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Iran's state-owned media company, knocking it temporarily off-air for an hour before later returning.
Iran says Israel struck a hospital in Kermanshah in western Iran. Video footage published by local platforms showed bloodstains, indicating casualties from the strike.
Israeli drones strike two Iranian Air Force F-14 Tomcats stationed at Imam Khomeini International Airport. Combat footage released by the IDF confirm both were destroyed.
The death toll from the attack by unknown gunmen in Guma, Benue State, Nigeria, on Saturday increases to over 150, including many who were burned to death.
Israel kills at least 50 Palestinians in Gaza, 23 of them near an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
Disasters and accidents
The death toll from severe weather and flash floods in Équateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, rises to at least 77 with more than 100 others still reported missing.
International relations
Andorra and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta establish official diplomatic relations.
Law and Crime
Gary Hoy, a survivor of child sexual abuse at Kincora, resolves a legal action against the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Home Secretary with an undisclosed agreement. The legal action alleged that paedophile housemaster William McGrath was allowed to target children to gather information about the far-right paramilitary organization Tara. .
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