Iran Launches New Wave of Missile Attacks on Israel; U.S. Consulate in Tel Aviv Damaged | WPN World People News

In the early morning of June 16 (local time), Iran launched a new large-scale missile attack, firing dozens of missiles at Israeli territory. Air raid sirens sounded across the country. According to Israeli media reports, the attack resulted in casualties in several cities, including Tel Aviv, with at least five people killed and dozens injured. Residential and commercial facilities suffered severe damage.

In Tel Aviv, the intense shockwaves from the explosions caused minor damage to the U.S. Consulate building, including shattered windows and damaged external structures. No consulate staff were injured. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced on X (formerly Twitter) that both the Tel Aviv consulate and the Jerusalem embassy would be temporarily closed for the day while safety assessments and evacuation procedures were carried out.

Iran’s state-run news agency IRNA cited a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), claiming that the missile strikes had "successfully and effectively hit" multiple targets within Israel. In response, Israeli authorities stated that their air defense systems—including the Patriot and Iron Dome—intercepted many of the missiles, but were unable to stop all of them.

This incident marks the fourth day of escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Previously, Israel had launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and military sites, reportedly causing heavy casualties on the Iranian side (estimated at 224 dead and 1,277 injured, with over 90% being civilians).

On the U.S. side, President Trump had earlier intervened to stop an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and warned that if any American personnel were injured, the U.S. would respond with strong measures.