Israel-Iran updates: Iran launches more missiles at Israel, sirens sound in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

The IDF said it is currently striking "surface-to-surface missile sites."

ByRiley Hoffman, Leah Sarnoff, Jack Moore, Jon Haworth, Nadine El-Bawab, Kevin Shalvey, and David Brennan
Last Updated: June 16, 2025, 2:58 AM EDT

Aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight into Monday, marking a fourth day of strikes following Israel's Friday attack. That surprise strike hit the heart of Iran's nuclear program, killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.

The U.S. did not provide any military assistance or have any involvement in Israel's Friday strike, a U.S. official told ABC News. President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday, "It's possible we could get involved."

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Here's how the news is developing.
Jun 12, 2025, 9:11 PM EDT

US 'not involved in strikes against Iran,' Rubio says

After Israel launched what it called a "preemptive strike" against Iran, Sec. of State Marco Rubio released a statement saying, "Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region."

Rubio said the U.S. was advised by Israel that "they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense."

Smoke rises from a damaged building in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 13, 2025.
AP

"President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel,” Rubio's statement continued.

Jun 12, 2025, 9:11 PM EDT

Israel said it has launched a series of strikes against Iran

Israel said it has launched a series of strikes against Iran that included dozens of military targets, including the country's nuclear program, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

Smoke rises after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025.
Vahid Salemi/AP

Defense Minister Israel Katz described the strikes as "preemptive" and declared a state of emergency.

"Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future," Katz said in a statement.

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