{"id":150604,"date":"2025-06-16T06:41:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T06:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-united-states-embassy-in-tel-aviv-sustained-minor-damage-from-attacks-by-the-iranian-regime-against-israel\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T06:41:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T06:41:20","slug":"the-united-states-embassy-in-tel-aviv-sustained-minor-damage-from-attacks-by-the-iranian-regime-against-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-united-states-embassy-in-tel-aviv-sustained-minor-damage-from-attacks-by-the-iranian-regime-against-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"The United States Embassy in Tel Aviv sustained “minor damage” from attacks by the Iranian regime against Israel."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv<\/b> sustained minor damage<\/b> following missile attacks launched by Iran<\/b> in a recent offensive against Israeli territory, confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee<\/b>. The attacks escalated between Sunday night and early Monday morning, targeting the embassy premises amidst retaliatory strikes from Tehran due to Israel’s airstrikes against Iranian military and nuclear facilities carried out the previous Friday.<\/p>\n

In a post on social media platform X, Huckabee stated, “Our U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Israel will remain officially closed today due to the shelter-in-place order. Minor damage occurred from the shock waves of Iranian missiles impacting near the embassy location in Tel Aviv, but there were no injuries among U.S. personnel<\/b>.”<\/p>\n

Earlier, on June 14, the U.S. State Department had authorized the voluntary departure<\/b> of family members of diplomats and non-essential staff engaged in non-urgent functions. Those who remain in Israel are reportedly sheltering in their homes<\/b>, as per diplomatic sources.<\/p>\n

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The missile and drone barrage from Iran is viewed as a direct response to the Israeli offensive<\/b> initiated on Friday, which targeted military and nuclear facilities<\/b>, along with high-ranking officials of the Iranian regime<\/b>. Although the Israeli Defense Forces have not disclosed the precise locations of the unchallenged missile impacts, emergency services<\/b> have reported at least 18 fatalities<\/b> since the onset of the Iranian offensive.<\/p>\n

The majority of deaths occurred in urban areas near Tel Aviv, such as Bat Yam<\/b> and Petah Tikva<\/b>. In Petah Tikva, which lies about 10 kilometers east of Tel Aviv, a missile struck a 20-story residential building<\/b>, resulting in four fatalities: two men and two women, all approximately 70 years old, as confirmed by rescue teams.<\/p>\n

Additionally, an 80-year-old man’s body was discovered among the rubble in Bnei Brak<\/b>, a district within the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. The Israeli Police stated, “After police agents responded to a projectile impact in the Tel Aviv-Bnei Brak district, a search through adjacent buildings revealed the deceased man<\/b>.”<\/p>\n

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Emergency services confirmed at least 18 deaths since the Iranian offensive began (REUTERS\/Ronen Zvulun)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Moreover, 92 individuals were transported to hospitals<\/b>, with one woman reported in critical condition due to facial injuries<\/b> and six others sustaining moderate injuries. The remaining patients received treatment for minor injuries or anxiety attacks, according to updates from the emergency service Magen David Adom<\/b> (MDA).<\/p>\n

Rescue operations remained active at two of the four locations affected by missile strikes, with MDA confirming search and rescue efforts ongoing among the rubble of residential areas by 8:00 a.m. local time.<\/p>\n

Simultaneously, significant damage was reported to civil infrastructure. In Rehovot<\/b>, located about 20 kilometers south of Tel Aviv, a missile struck the Weizmann Institute of Science<\/b>, nearly destroying the building, although no casualties were reported from this incident.<\/p>\n

In northern Israel, the port city of Haifa<\/b> also faced such assaults. A missile hit the largest oil refinery in Israel<\/b>, igniting a massive fire<\/b>, confirmed by images circulated on social media and reports from the fire service<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Significant damage has been reported to Israel’s civil infrastructure (REUTERS\/Ronen Zvulun)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran has intensified security alerts for both the civilian population and diplomatic and strategic facilities. The U.S. Embassy<\/b> in Tel Aviv will remain closed until further notice, adhering to security directives issued by Israeli authorities.<\/p>\n

Israeli officials have yet to confirm whether there will be a new offensive in retaliation against the recent Iranian attacks. Meanwhile, a high level of national alert<\/b> is maintained, with expectations that defense systems will remain active against possible new rounds of projectiles.<\/p>\n

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