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Report: Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict and Civilian Impact – June 2025 Date: June 20, 2025  Executive Summary Contrary to narratives suggesting Iran is not retaliating against Israel, Iran has significantly escalated its missile attacks since June 13, 2025, targeting Israeli cities in response to Israeli airstrikes. This report details Iran’s aggressive military actions, the resulting civilian casualties in both nations, and the pervasive fear among populations, challenging the perception that Iran is not "punishing" Israel. The conflict, now in its second week, shows no signs of abating, with severe humanitarian impacts on both sides. Iranian Missile Offensive Against Israel Since June 13, 2025, Iran has launched over 400 missiles, including advanced Sejjil, hypersonic Fattah-1, and cluster munition warheads, targeting Israeli civilian and military infrastructure. Key incidents include: June 15: Missile strikes on Bat Yam killed 7 civilians, including 5 Ukrainian nationals,...

Israel’s War on Iran: Beyond Nuclear Weapons The narrative pushed by the United States, Israel, and some European allies—that Israel’s attack on Iran was a “pre-emptive” strike to halt Tehran’s nuclear ambitions—lacks credible evidence. This claim echoes the baseless allegations against Iraq’s Saddam Hussein in 2003, and the war itself is equally unjustified under international law. For nearly four decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly warned that Iran is on the cusp of developing a nuclear weapon. However, every effort to negotiate a deal imposing stricter oversight and limitations on Iran’s nuclear program has been undermined by Israel and its influential lobbying networks in Western capitals. To understand Israel’s motives, the facts must be clear. Israel’s leadership claims the strike was pre-emptive, yet no evidence supports the assertion that Iran was close to acquiring a nuclear weapon. Mere claims do not constitute proof, much like the U.S.’s unfound...