Iran: Missile Strikes on Israeli Civilians Likely War Crimes
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At least five Iranian ballistic missiles struck populated areas of Israel during the June 2025 armed conflict in violation of the laws of war and should be investigated as war crimes, Human Rights Watch said today. These five missiles, which killed 20 civilians and damaged a hospital, were among the approximately 50 missiles that impacted in Israel, out of 550 launched in total.
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  • At least five Iranian ballistic missiles struck populated areas of Israel during the June 2025 armed conflict in violation of the laws of war and should be investigated as war crimes.
  • Iran’s ballistic missile attacks were in response to a series of attacks by Israel on Iran that began on June 13, and, with direct US involvement, continued until June 25. Missiles hit civilian residences that were 1.5 to 9 kilometers from Israeli military sites, and one strike hit a hospital.
  • Governments are obligated to investigate alleged war crimes by members of their armed forces or committed on their territory. Those responsible should be appropriately prosecuted.