Israel and Iran continue strikes amid fear of wider war

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published June 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM EDT

Israel and Iran continue to strike each other as the conflict continues into its fourth day. Iran’s health ministry reports that strikes have killed more than 200 people in Iran, while officials in Israel say strikes have killed more than 24 people in Israel.

Here & Now‘s Lisa Mullins speaks with Reuters correspondent Emily Rose.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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