Iran fires ballistic missile barrage at Israel | 13 June 2025 | Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against Israel late on Friday, firing "hundreds" of ballistic missiles at the country, Iranian state media has reported. Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the attacks. The incoming barrage was acknowledged by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), which urged citizens to move to shelters and remain there until further notice. "Leaving the protected space is only permitted following an explicit directive. Continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command," the Israeli military said in a statement. The initial barrage was closely followed by a second wave of missiles. "The attack is ongoing. Dozens of additional missiles were launched toward the State of Israel," the IDF said in a follow-up statement, urging the public "not to publish and share the locations and footage of hits..."