Hundreds reported dead as Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day

Israel sent air strikes against Iran for a third day on Sunday, with a Washington-based human rights group reporting at least 406 Iranians killed and 654 wounded. The region braced for a protracted conflict after Israel's surprise bombardment Friday of Iranian nuclear and military sites killed several top generals and nuclear scientists, and planned talks on Iran's nuclear program were called off.

Jun 16, 2025 - 15:04
Hundreds reported dead as Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day
Israel sent air strikes against Iran for a third day on Sunday, with a Washington-based human rights group reporting at least 406 Iranians killed and 654 wounded. The region braced for a protracted conflict after Israel's surprise bombardment Friday of Iranian nuclear and military sites killed several top generals and nuclear scientists, and planned talks on Iran's nuclear program were called off.