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Tel Aviv Suburb Sues Iran for $65 Million Over Missile Strike Damages
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The Israeli city of Bat Yam has filed a NIS 250 million lawsuit against Iran for damages from a June 2025 missile strike that killed nine and wounded 178. Mayor Tzvika Brot led efforts to serve the lawsuit on an Iranian diplomat in New York. The city hopes to collect compensation from funds related to a joint Israeli-Iranian pipeline venture, a move supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Iran has 60 days to respond to the suit.
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- Bat Yam filed a NIS 250 million lawsuit against Iran for damages from a June 2025 missile strike.
- The strike killed nine residents, wounded 178, and damaged 160 buildings in the city.
- Mayor Tzvika Brot led a delegation to serve the lawsuit on an Iranian diplomat in New York.
- The city seeks compensation from funds linked to the Eilat-Ashkelon Pipeline Company.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several ministries support the lawsuit.
- Iran has 60 days to respond to the legal action.
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