At least 50 people were injured in Israeli attacks on the Iranian capital.

At least 50 people, at least 35 of whom are women and children, were injured as a result of Israeli attacks on Tehran. This was reported on June 13 by the IRIB TV channel.

"As a result of the Israeli regime's attack, about 50 victims were taken to the hospital...> at least 35 of them are women and children," said the host of the state news channel in a live broadcast.

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Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran and declared a state of emergency across the country earlier in the day. At least five people died as a result. In addition, two more people were killed and six injured as a result of Israeli strikes on the city of Tabriz. According to the latest data, about 250 raids were carried out.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the purpose of the military operation is to attack Iran's nuclear infrastructure. He called the beginning of the operation a success.

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