​Iranian missile slams into main hospital in southern Israel: Middle east in crisis - in pics​

As of June 19, the Israel–Iran conflict has entered its seventh day, with military operations intensifying on both sides. Iran has continued launching missiles targeting Israeli population, while Israel has escalated its airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. (Image: AP)

An Iranian missile targeted Soroka Hospital in southern Israel early Thursday that injured several people and caused “extensive damage,” according to a statement from the hospital. Visuals from the site showed shattered windows and thick black smoke billowing from the building. (Image: AP)

Earlier in the day, Israel struck Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, Iranian state television reported. The site, located about 250 kilometres southwest of Tehran, had reportedly been evacuated prior to the strike. (Image: AP)

Following missile strikes on southern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation on Thursday, warning that Iran would “pay a heavy price.” In a post on X, Netanyahu said, “This morning, Iran's terrorist dictators fired missiles at Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva and at civilians in the centre of the country. We will make the tyrants in Tehran pay a heavy price.” (Images: X/@netanyahu, AP)

Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days. US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, said he had not yet decided whether the United States would join Israel’s military action. (Image: AP)

At least 639 people have been killed and 1329 injured in Israeli strikes across Iran, according to a Thursday report by the Washington-based group human rights activists. Iran's last official report was released on Monday. It reported 224 deaths and 1277 injuries. (Image: AP)

Iran has not requested military assistance from Russia amid its ongoing conflict with Israel, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. The Russian president also indicated Moscow’s willingness to mediate an end to the escalating conflict. (Image: AP)

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, a flight carrying 110 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran landed in Delhi on Thursday under Operation Sindhu. The evacuation was part of a broader effort by the Indian government to ensure the safety of its citizens in the region. (Image: ANI)