By: Manoah Kikekon
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| Iran missiles in Israel |
Iran has fired dozens of missiles at Israel, with most targeting Tel Aviv, in a dramatic escalation following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian soil earlier today. The Israeli military confirmed intercepting multiple projectiles, but some struck the city, leaving at least 40 injured several critically.
Air raid sirens blared across Israel as plumes of smoke rose over Tel Aviv. Iran initially launched around 100 drones, possibly to test Israeli defenses, before firing approximately 100 ballistic missiles.
Israel’s Iron Dome, backed by U.S. support, intercepted many, but some penetrated defenses. Bloomberg reported Israel’s military stating the entire country was "under fire."
The attacks come after Israeli airstrikes hit Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing three high-ranking commanders, including IRGC Chief Hossein Salami, and six nuclear scientists. Iranian media also claimed two Israeli jets were downed, though this remains unverified.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared it executed a "crushing and precise response" against Israeli targets. Armed Forces spokesperson Abolfazl Shekarchi warned both the U.S. and Israel would "pay a heavy price."
World leaders, including those from Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Oman, condemned Israel’s strikes and urged restraint. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he had pushed for a nuclear deal, saying Iran missed its chance to avoid confrontation.
"I gave Iran chance after chance… but no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get it done," Trump stated, warning of further escalation.