Iran's IRGC Claims 17th Drone & Missile Attack On Israel Targeted IDF Sites, Command Centres
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/ Jun 20, 2025, 11:29PM IST
Iran on Friday unleashed the 17th wave of ballistic missile strikes into Israel, pounding cities including Tel Aviv, Haifa and Beersheba. Sirens were sounded across Israel, forcing people to take refuge in shelters. The Iranian military said the 17th wave focused on hitting Israel's military industries and command centers.
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