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Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by ManirBK(op): 7:06pm On Jun 15, 2025
Iran has launched a new wave of ballistic
missiles against Israel soon after loud explosions were heard in its capital Tehran, as the two countries continue to trade heavy fire for a third consecutive day
and as US President Donald Trump hints both at peace coming “soon” and at
the possibility of the United States joining the conflict.

On Sunday, residents in Tehran reported shuddering blasts in different areas in the heart of the city. Reports say missiles struck in Niavaran and Tajrish, in the capital’s north, and around the Valiasr and Hafte Tir squares in the city centre.

Other cities attacked by Israel included Shiraz and Isfahan, where a military base of the Defence Ministry was hit. The Israeli army said it struck an aerial refuelling aircraft at Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran, describing it as its longest-range attack since launching operations against Iran last week.

Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi
said, “Iran has not experienced a war to this extent since the Iran-Iraq War ended in 1988. There were similar Israeli strikes last year, of course, but nothing compared to what’s been happening since Friday.

“The government said earlier today that metro stations, schools and mosques are going to be ready to host people. But parts of these facilities, including mosques and schools, do not seem safe enough to be used as a sort of shelter,” he added.

Iranian officials say at least 138 people have been killed in Israel’s onslaught since Friday, including 60 on Saturday, half of them children, when a missile brought down a 14-storey apartment block in Tehran. There were no reports as yet of casualties from Sunday’s attacks.

In Israel, authorities said on Sunday that several missiles were launched from Iran, most of which were intercepted.

Rescue workers were searching for survivors in the rubble from the previous night’s wave of Iranian strikes. The hardest hit area was the town of Bat Yam, where more than 60 buildings were damaged. “Iran will pay a heavy price for the murder of civilians, women and children,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said from a balcony overlooking blown-out apartments in Bat Yam, a city just south of Tel Aviv.

Overnight, Iran struck the port city of Haifa and neighbouring Tamra, where at least four women were killed. Since the start of the conflict on Thursday, at least 13 people have been killed and 380 have been wounded in Israel.

Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh, reporting from Amman, Jordan, said, “The damage from Iranian attacks is certainly extensive and unprecedented. This is the first time that Israel has confronted a state with a formidable army in the region, certainly the first time since 1973 [against Egypt]”. “To the north, in Haifa, oil and gas pipelines were damaged, but activities continue at the oil refineries”, she added.

Israel launched its operation with a surprise attack on Friday that killed several members of the Iranian military’s top echelon, killed several nuclear scientists, and damaged the country’s nuclear sites. Since then, Israel’s attacks have been broadening in their scope, hitting residential areas and Iran’s civilian and energy sectors and raising the stakes for the global economy and the functioning of the Iranian state.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/15/bombardment-strikes-deaths-in-third-day-of-fierce-israel-iran-conflict

Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by Gbogboski: 7:45pm On Jun 15, 2025
Manir, when will rioting erupt in northern Nigeria as is usually the case when there's a war in the middle east?
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by gmo10(m): 7:54pm On Jun 15, 2025
Hmm
Peace is what we crave for. Both sides should be aware that wars are always destructive in nature, both the winner and the loser will lose something
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by CrazyGooner(m): 9:25pm On Jun 15, 2025
They should stop the killings. This has gone too far. We want peace in the world.
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by justmatiu: 9:26pm On Jun 15, 2025
the price of peace is always cheaper than the price war.
let their be peace.
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by bluefilm: 9:27pm On Jun 15, 2025
I am only interested in counting scores

So who is winning currently?
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by nepapole(m): 9:27pm On Jun 15, 2025
Iran should calm down.. they won't win this war. Israel's allies have been helping to intercept missiles but Iran's skies are open.
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by Douglad: 9:27pm On Jun 15, 2025
The only thing remotely impressive about Iran is how, as a pariah state with basically no allies, their GDP is higher than each and every single African country. There is no doubt in my heart that the second the theocracy is overthrown, in front of our own very eyes, their economy will eclipse the very best Africa has to offer in multiple folds. It is terribly shameful, I must say. Once a great civilization with technological advancements which predate the very formation of Europe itself, they allowed that pissfxx religion conquer them and set back their progress for the better part of a millennium.
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by jojothaiv(m): 9:27pm On Jun 15, 2025
Let wait for FG robust reply on this when killings go on in their own backyard unnoticed.

Lately, Nigeria keep witnessing an increase in the number of misfits (the political class and the supporters) and it's terrible and once you speak out their next line would be you must be an Obidient, Ipob and the likes, na so politics take reduce some people thinking abilities o
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by chiagozien(m): 9:27pm On Jun 15, 2025
CrazyGooner:
They should stop the killings. This has gone too far. We want peace in the world.
Over 200 people were killed yesterday in your Nigeria.
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by grandstar(m): 9:27pm On Jun 15, 2025
This battle is going to be fierce.

Will it lead to regime change in Iran or even Israel?
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by datola: 9:27pm On Jun 15, 2025
Gbogboski:
Manir, when will rioting erupt in northern Nigeria as is usually the case when there's a war in the middle east?
What are you wishing for. Why nahuh

Peace peace peace.....
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by omoredia: 9:28pm On Jun 15, 2025
Religion separates people and pits brothers against brothers; only the truth of Christ Jesus sets free and changes enemies into friends. Jesus had no seed of hatred, killing, and destruction; that is why we can be reborn to be like him if we accept him into our hearts.
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by jetguy(m): 9:28pm On Jun 15, 2025
cry...
All I can say is, let there peace
But there shall be no peace for the terrorists ☹️
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by Mightyhaiz: 9:28pm On Jun 15, 2025
I'm sure the amount of casualties on both sides isn't upto half the casualties in benue , northern Nigeria after the recent attack...


But no ...na Iran and Israel rants all day long
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by TruthU87: 9:28pm On Jun 15, 2025
Iran has the right to defend itself and should take whatever measures are necessary to ensure it

Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by Nobody: 9:28pm On Jun 15, 2025
Them dey give Iran just small slaps. Them never give them one punch by Israel standards
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by Judolisco(m): 9:29pm On Jun 15, 2025
All dis fight na battle for supremacy, although I see no reason why isreal should attack Iran, I knw they are still angry over hamas attack on isreal.... It's no secret that hamas is backed by Iranians....

It's not because of any nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons have not been used since 1948.... That was d first and last time.... US vs Japan....

On a serious note isreal mad oh, how can you jst launch missiles and start killing key military officials of a country, like the chief of army staff.... Haaaa... Omo... Power pass power oh grin
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by yinkus6750(m): 9:29pm On Jun 15, 2025
Hope Trump's peace deal scales through, ese US might join Israel in fighting the war. Iran ought to dismantle all its nuclear sites. Israel is ready to extint all terrorists suspected countries.
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by PHIPEX(m): 9:29pm On Jun 15, 2025
It still looks like a movie, only God knows how long this will go
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by ezenna191(m): 9:29pm On Jun 15, 2025
This is obviously terrible time in the Middle East
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by ErebeOcoco: 9:30pm On Jun 15, 2025
ISRAEL IS A STRATEGIC MILITARY OUTPOST OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION

In the heart of the Middle East lies a small yet fiercely powerful nation—ISRAEL. Though its size is modest, its influence is immense. For decades, analysts and political theorists have debated Israel’s strategic role in global geopolitics. One prevailing perspective holds that Israel is more than just a homeland for the Jewish people—it is a vital military and political outpost of Western civilization, established and sustained to counterbalance Arab and Muslim influence in the region.

HISTORICAL FOUNDATION WITH WESTERN ENDORSEMENT

The founding of Israel in 1948 followed a tide of global sympathy for the Jewish plight after the Holocaust. But beyond humanitarian concerns, the West—particularly the United States and Britain—saw an opportunity to plant a stable, democratic ally in a region otherwise dominated by authoritarian regimes and rising Islamic fervor. With the Cold War looming, Israel quickly became a foothold for Western interests, acting as both a political ally and a forward-operating base in an oil-rich, unstable zone.

MILITARY PROWESS BACKED BY WESTERN MIGHT

Israel's military is among the most advanced in the world, a status achieved not only through INTERNAL INNOVATION but also through extensive support from Western powers. Billions of dollars in annual military aid, most notably from the United States, ensure that Israel maintains qualitative military superiority over its neighbors. In return, Israel serves Western strategic interests—whether through intelligence sharing, weapons testing, or acting as a deterrent to adversaries like Iran and Syria.

A BARRIER AGAINST ISLAMIST EXPANSION

For many in the West, particularly in Washington, Israel is viewed as a bulwark against the ideological and military expansion of RADICAL ISLAM. Its presence in the region prevents the unification of Arab and Muslim political ambitions that may threaten Western allies or global economic interests. The Arab-Israeli conflict, while tragic, has paradoxically fragmented regional unity, making it easier for the West to NEGOTIATE, MANIPULATE, and INTERVENE when convenient.

DEMOCRACY AS A TOOL OF LEGITIMACY

While Israel is indeed a vibrant democracy, it is also surrounded by regimes that often repress dissent and restrict freedoms. This contrast plays well into the West's narrative of Israel as a beacon of freedom, modernity, and progress—a mirror of Western values amid a sea of perceived backwardness. This moral positioning justifies sustained Western support and frames Israel not merely as a national entity, but as a civilizational ally in a region long defined by turmoil.

THE PRICE OF STRATEGIC UTILITY

Yet, Israel’s role as a Western outpost is not without controversy. It has drawn fierce opposition from the Arab world, contributed to endless cycles of violence, and placed millions of Palestinians in a state of limbo. The question then arises: IS ISRAEL TRULY A SOVEREIGN STATE ACTING IN ITS OWN INTEREST, OR A PROXY FOR FOREIGN POWERS PROJECTING DOMINANCE? Perhaps it is both—a nation forged in the trauma of persecution, yet entangled in the machinery of global strategy.

CONCLUSION

Whether seen as a friend, foe, or fortress, Israel occupies a unique space in the modern world order. It is not simply a Middle Eastern state—it is a symbol, a sentinel, and arguably, the West’s most enduring investment in a region where power, faith, and politics are eternally entwined. If Israel is a military outpost, then it is one carved with precision, fortified by necessity, and justified—rightly or wrongly—by the geopolitical anxieties of a watching world.

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This piece is an analytical reflection and does not necessarily represent the views of all readers. It invites further debate on the complex intersections of geopolitics, faith, and foreign policy.
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by koxyz: 9:30pm On Jun 15, 2025
Time will tell we shall see who will win this war
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by Germi9: 9:31pm On Jun 15, 2025
They are both wrong in this conflict cos at the end there will be no winner. These are all offsprings of Abraham fighting for the land God promised him. But they don’t know that the true promise was the Christ and not these physical things
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by uyams(m): 9:32pm On Jun 15, 2025
Iran claim's it's lost 130.. something ppl since the onslaught started?

The should come to Nigeria, Benue state lost 200 ppl in a day and the Said we are not at war?

Please 🙏 everyone should war there war,

Our daily scores from banditry and heardsmen is bigger than there's
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by Achor1111(m): 9:33pm On Jun 15, 2025
chiagozien:
Over 200 people were killed yesterday in your Nigeria.
Nobody including the government said fim about it!
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by kernniejay(m): 9:33pm On Jun 15, 2025
Most casualties are women and children in any war. These countries should sit down and discuss for peace to reign.
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by Jeezuzpick(m):
ManirBK:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/15/bombardment-strikes-deaths-in-third-day-of-fierce-israel-iran-conflict
Did y'all notice how Al-Jazeera stated the number of people killed in Iran only?

Abi the Israelis are immortal ni?

Meanwhile, the mass murder in Nigeria was not worth mentioning by Al-Jazeera, right? Like those ones are less human.

Issokay
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by adebowales: 9:34pm On Jun 15, 2025
CrazyGooner:
They should stop the killings. This has gone too far. We want peace in the world.
isreal will pay for its crime! Now iran army are saying they will move outside the boarder which means ground invasion in isreal
Re: Bombardment, Strikes, Deaths In Third Day Of Fierce Israel-iran Conflict by edogu(m): 9:34pm On Jun 15, 2025
Breaking news: IRGC intelligence chief, two Iranian generals killed in Israeli attacks.
Iran’s Tasnim news agency is reporting that the head of IRGC’s intelligence organisation and two other generals were killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday. - Aljazeera

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