TEL AVIV — June 16, 2025 — Tensions in the Middle East reached a critical point today as Iran launched a new barrage of missile strikes targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, killing at least five people and injuring dozens more, according to Israeli emergency services.
In response, Israeli forces carried out multiple retaliatory strikes against Iranian missile facilities, intensifying a rapidly escalating conflict that now threatens to pull in other global powers.
The U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv suffered minor structural damage during the attack. American officials confirmed that no injuries were reported among embassy personnel.
Former President Donald Trump addressed the situation in a televised interview, stating that while U.S. involvement is not certain, it remains "possible." He emphasized that "peace could come soon", but declined to rule out future American military action.
> “We’re watching the situation very closely,” Trump said. “America stands by its allies—but the world should know, we hope for peace, not war.”
Analysts warn that if hostilities continue to escalate, the risk of a broader regional war—and direct U.S. involvement—could grow significantly.
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