Iran launches 30 drones at Israeli air base in Negev

Iran launched 30 drones at an Israeli air base in the Negev region early on June 14, 2025, as part of a coordinated strike in response to Israeli attacks on Iranian targets in Syria. The drones struck the base, causing substantial damage and killing at least 12 Israeli personnel. Israeli defense officials confirmed the attack and stated that the drones were intercepted by air defenses, though the exact number of drones that reached the base remains unclear. Israel responded with airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure in Syria, including a key air defense site near Damascus. The Israeli military claimed to have destroyed the site, which was believed to be a critical component of Iran’s regional military network. Iran has not yet issued an official statement on the Israeli retaliation, though state media has called for further escalation of the conflict. Tehran says the attack was a direct response to Israeli strikes on Iranian interests in Syria. Washington says the U.S. is closely monitoring the situation and has not yet commented on the specific actions taken by either side.