June 16, 2025 Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other on Sunday, killing and wounding civilians and raising fears of a regional war. The militaries of both countries have warned citizens of the opposing sides to be cautious to avoid further attacks. Details of the attacks Israel launched a surprise strike on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs on Friday, killing top Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran responded with missile and drone strikes on Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, killing 10 people. On Saturday, an attack on a 14-story residential building in Tehran killed 60 people, half of them children. According to the Iranian Health Ministry, the Israeli strikes killed 224 people and injured more than 1,200, 90 percent of them civilians. Israel also targeted Iran’s oil and gas depots, which could have an impact on the global economy. Global response German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz expressed hope that the G7 summit in Canada would reach an agreement to resolve the dispute. Iran sent a message through Qatar and Oman that it would stand with the US during the Israeli attacks. The ceasefire will not be negotiated. US President Donald Trump has backed Israel and warned Iran of serious consequences if it attacks US targets. Trump has vetoed an Israeli plan to target Iran's supreme leader. The result is the biggest confrontation between the two countries ever. The international community needs to take urgent diplomatic steps to restore peace in the region and save lives.