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A member of the Israeli security forces gestures in front of a residential building hit during an Iranian missile attack in Beersheba in southern Israel, on June 20, 2025. Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on June 20, a week into the war between the longtime enemies. ©MAYA LEVIN / AFP
As Iran targets Beersheba and claims responsibility for a strike near Microsoft, Israel responds with massive bombardments on Iranian military and nuclear sites. As evacuations and diplomatic efforts intensify, the death toll in Iran has reportedly surpassed 650, according to the Washington-based group Human Rights Activists, while the official death toll in Israel stands at 25.
As #Iran targets #Beersheba and claims responsibility for a strike near Microsoft, #Israel responds with massive bombardments on Iranian military and nuclear sites. As evacuations and diplomatic efforts intensify, the death toll in Iran has reportedly surpassed 650, according to… pic.twitter.com/aHO05XblnN
— This is Beirut (@ThisIsBeirut_) June 20, 2025
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