Iran on Sunday launched a new wave of missile attacks against Israel, prompting Tel Aviv to retaliate with airstrikes on Tehran. According to AFP, at least 14 people were injured when an Iranian missile struck a residential building in Israel, as confirmed by first responders.
Iran launches fresh wave of missiles, Israel urges citizens to shelter
The Israeli military on Saturday reported that Iran had launched a new barrage of missiles toward its territory, triggering nationwide alerts and immediate public safety measures.“A short while ago, the IDF (military) identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said in a statement.Cautioning civilians, it added: “Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.”
Israel responds with strikes on Tehran amid missile interceptions
In a swift counteroffensive, the Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on targets in Tehran even as its air defence systems worked to intercept incoming Iranian missiles.“While the IDF is operating to intercept missiles launched from Iran, the Israeli Air Force is currently striking military targets in Tehran,” the military announced. Sirens were reported in multiple parts of Israel as tensions surged.
Explosions heard across Israel as Iranian missiles hit
Missile sirens and explosions echoed across several areas of Israel, including Tel Aviv, as Iranian state television confirmed it had launched a new wave of attacks.This latest escalation came just a day after Israel’s high-intensity assault on Iranian military and nuclear sites, which appears to have triggered the current retaliation.
Residential areas hit in Israel, fire service confirms damage
Israel’s Fire and Rescue Services confirmed that several residential buildings in the country’s coastal and northern regions were hit in the attacks. Fires broke out in open areas as a result of the impact.“Several incidents have been reported to the Israel Fire and Rescue Services command centres in the Coastal and Northern Districts, with hits on residential buildings and a fire in an open area,” spokesperson Tal Volbovitz said.
Iran activates air defences, Netanyahu and Pezeshkian exchange warnings
In response to the Israeli airstrikes, Iran activated its air defence systems across multiple regions. The escalating attacks marked one of the most intense direct confrontations between the two regional powers.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to target “every target of the ayatollah regime,” while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that “further strikes would draw a more severe and powerful response.”
Israeli military eases shelter alert as immediate threat subsides
Hours after the initial wave of missile threats, the Israeli army eased the emergency alert, stating that citizens could leave shelters but should remain cautious.“Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command published that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas across the country and to remain near them,” the military said.