Gordan Grlic Radman of Croatian Foreign Minister confirmed on June 14th 2025 that two Croatian diplomats and their wives had been lightly injured as a result of Iran’s missile and drone barrage over Tel Aviv on June 14, 2025. Their consul’s residential building was hit directly, though neither incurred life-threatening harm.
Incident Details A missile strike targeted central Tel Aviv and hit a residential high-rise building, according to Grlic Radman on X (formerly Twitter). He posted to his account and declared:
“I am deeply saddened to hear of our consul and his wife being injured in this attack on their apartment building; however, their injuries appear minor and non-life threatening.”
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He stated that Croatia’s foreign ministry remains in close communication with its embassy in Tel Aviv and is taking all appropriate measures to ensure the safety of diplomatic staff en.apa.az =3
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Iran’s Retaliatory Strike in the Broader Conflict Iran launched a missile barrage against Israel’s unprecedented Operation Rising Lion strikes that hit over 100 Iranian sites including nuclear facilities at Natanz and Esfahan, killing at least 78 individuals reportedly including IRGC commanders and scientists, according to The Times (UK) and CGN News Network (CNN) respectively. The Times reports: [ +1 | CGN: 1.10 (+11) | Times.co.uk |
Iran’s True Promise III offensive, consisting of over 150 ballistic missiles and 100 drones launched against Israeli cities such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem was met by advanced air defense systems and U.S. interceptors; nonetheless several warheads penetrated dense urban areas despite U.S. interceptors’ best efforts.
Diplomatic Aftermath
This incident has increased concerns of conflict’s spillover into diplomatic arenas. Grlic Radman strongly condemned strikes against civilian and diplomatic sites, calling for immediate de-escalation and restraint – with reports including english.alarabiya.net/, newscentral.africa and gazetaexpress reporting strikes that targeted them.
It marks one of the first confirmed instances in this expanding conflict in which foreign diplomats have fallen prey, underscoring how diplomatic personnel remain vulnerable amid urban bombardment.
Croatia isn’t alone: other countries have also increased safety protocols for their representatives, while global leaders and organizations such as the UN, U.S., EU, UK, France, Egypt and Vatican have issued appeals for restraint to prevent an escalated conflict from further spreading.
The European Union voiced their displeasure over this ongoing violence, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding civilians and diplomatic individuals who may find themselves caught between conflict zones.
What to Watch Next Diplomatic Safety Measures
Will more countries move to relocate or evacuate diplomatic staff from Israel as airstrikes escalate?
Escalation of Conflict
With regional capitals under attack and tensions rising rapidly between them, could this conflict escalate into an all-out war involving multiple states?
Security for Non-Combatants
This incident illustrates the risks faced by diplomats and civilians alike, prompting international calls for designated safe zones.
As Iran and Israel engage in direct military strikes, the injury of Croatia’s consul and spouse highlights the risks posed by urban warfare extending well beyond combatants to diplomats and civilians alike. This incident intensifies international demands to de-escalate and protect non-military personnel in conflict zones.