Iranian missile strikes residential building in southern Israel; at least 6 people injured

Iranian missile struck residential building in Southern Israel on June 20, sustained heavy damage. According to Israel's paramedic agency MDA, at least 6 people injured in Iranian missile strike on June 20 morning. Emergency response teams reached attacked site searching for casualties in affected apartment buildings in area. Footage obtained by Reuters showed dozens of emergency response personnel inspecting several damaged apartment blocks. Israel and Iran's air war entered a two week on June 20. Israel began attacking Iran on June 13, saying it aimed to prevent its long-time enemy from developing nuclear weapons. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes on Israel, it says its nuclear programme is peaceful.
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