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Israel-Iran live: Trump issues warning to Iran - as Tehran and Israel exchange strikes

Israel-Iran live: Trump issues warning to Iran - as Tehran and Israel exchange strikes

Sky News15-06-2025
Picture show damage from Iranian strikes on Israel
More images are coming through of damage caused by Iranian attacks on Israel overnight.
There's major damage to a multi-storey residential building near Tel Aviv, which appears to have taken a direct hit.
The night-time pictures show firefighters at impact sites in central Israel, with the bottom image also said to be a residential building.
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