Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that if Iran continues to fire missiles into civilian areas, "Tehran will burn," and that the residents of the Iranian capital would pay a heavy price for the suffering endured by Israeli civilians. The Israeli military stated it would continue its offensive against Tehran, indicating that "the path to Tehran has been paved."
Iran responded defiantly, threatening to retaliate against Israel and formally informing France, the UK, and the U.S. of its intentions. The Iranian government warned that any country assisting in intercepting Iranian missile attacks would also be targeted, potentially impacting military bases in the Middle East and vessels in the Persian Gulf or Red Sea.
On June 14, Israel continued its attacks on Iran, leading to a fire at a factory in western Iran. Meanwhile, Iran retaliated with explosions in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, resulting in at least one death and numerous injuries. The Israeli military has urged citizens to seek shelter.
Israel's Health Ministry confirmed at least one person was killed in the attack, with at least 34 injuries, including a woman trapped under rubble. Explosions also occurred near residential buildings in Ramat Gan, resulting in at least two deaths and 19 injuries.
The International Atomic Energy Agency announced that no rise in radiation levels has been observed at Iran's Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites following the attacks. Israel's main targets in these attacks are Iran's nuclear facilities and scientists, aiming to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Iranian media reported that three nuclear scientists were killed in the Israeli attacks on June 14, following at least six confirmed deaths the day before. According to the Geneva Conventions, civilian scientists should not be attacked unless they are directly involved in hostilities.
Additionally, Iranian state TV reported that Iran's military claimed to have shot down an Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jet, although this has not been verified by Israeli sources. Moreover, Iran has restricted internet services and stated that restrictions will be lifted after "normalcy is restored." The status of upcoming U.S.-Iran talks scheduled for June 15 remains uncertain, with Iran's foreign ministry stating that the negotiations have lost their significance if the U.S. permits Israel to attack Iran.