LIVE Updates: Iran Reels as Israeli Strikes Kill 600, War Intensifies

A Washington-based rights group, Human Rights Activists, reports that Israeli airstrikes in Iran have killed at least 585 people and wounded 1,326, including 239 civilians and 126 security personnel. This marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict

Latest Developments

• Airstrikes intensity: Over 50 Israeli fighter jets reportedly struck centrifuge facilities, missile sites, and Tehran landmarks
• Iran’s response: Roughly 400 missiles and hundreds of drones were launched toward Israel—killing 24 Israelis so far, according to Iranian reports
• Civilian toll: The group identified 239 civilian deaths; Iran officially reports lower figures (~224), but independent counts vary

Global Implications

• Regional destabilization: The U.S., under President Trump, has reinforced Middle East missile defenses and demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” intensifying tensions
• Diplomatic efforts: Egypt, Germany, France, Turkey, and Russia are urging de-escalation and negotiations, fearing broader conflict
• Energy markets: Oil prices have climbed amid fears of supply shocks in the Persian Gulf region .