Israel-Iran War: Attacks from 2,300 kilometers away in 72 hours, 406 Iranians and 16 Israelis killed - what has happened so far?

Israel-Iran War: Attacks from 2,300 kilometers away in 72 hours, 406 Iranians and 16 Israelis killed - what has happened so far?

June 16, 2025 In the 72-hour war between Israel and Iran, both countries carried out devastating attacks on each other's key targets. Israel destroyed an Iranian refueling plane at Mashhad Airport 2,300 kilometers away, the longest-range attack of the war. Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Haifa port and Tel Aviv, causing widespread destruction. Damage details Iran: 406 killed in Israeli attacks, including 197 civilians and 90 soldiers, while 654 were injured. Residential areas in Tehran, the Natanz nuclear facility, oil depots, and military bases were targeted. The plane was destroyed at Mashhad Airport and the missile bases in Tabriz and Kermanshah were completely destroyed. IRGC Chief Hossein Salami, Army Chief Mohammad Baqeri, Secret Service Chief Mohammad Kazemi, and several senior commanders and 9 nuclear scientists were killed. Israel: 16 killed, 390 injured in Iranian attacks. Residential buildings and an oil refinery were damaged in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Bat Yam. The Haifa port was set on fire by a missile strike. Israel claimed it had created an "air corridor" to Tehran, allowing its air force unhindered access. The result is that Israel has severely damaged Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, while Iran has targeted Israel's economic and military targets. The international community must make urgent diplomatic efforts to prevent this war from spreading further destruction in the region.