Tensions in Middle East reached dangerous new high as Iran retaliated after Israeli attack in a dramatic and unprecedented escalation. The Israeli military is on full alert, while international leaders express growing concern over the potential for a broader regional conflict.
Iran-Israel War
Iran fires hundreds of missiles at Israel, calling it a “decisive response” to Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. Explosions reported in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with footage showing impacts and smoke rising over city skylines.
Israeli military press briefing cut short due to live missile threats. IDF confirms missile detection systems are active and interception efforts are ongoing.
A photographer captures the exact moment Iranian missiles broke through Israel’s defenses over Tel Aviv. pic.twitter.com/kcPww4ChOG
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🔴Iran Confirms Massive Missile Launch
Iranian state media reports that “hundreds of various ballistic missiles” have been fired at Israeli territory. Tehran calls it the beginning of its “crushing response” to what it describes as an Israeli attack earlier in the day.
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Imágenes que muestran el impacto de un misil balístico iraní en el centro de Tel Aviv, Israel. pic.twitter.com/fd5LonBpLy
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🔴Explosions in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
CNN journalists on the ground report loud explosions in both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Videos circulating on social media show rockets breaching Israel’s Iron Dome defense system and smoke rising between buildings.
Visuals from Tel Aviv , Israel.#Iran pic.twitter.com/NsNuyXPAc9
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🔴 IDF: “All of Israel is Under Fire”
The Israeli Defense Forces say incoming missiles have been identified and defense systems are working to intercept them. Civilians across central Israel have been told to take shelter.
🔴 Missile from Yemen Hits Hebron
According to the IDF, a missile launched from Yemen has landed in Hebron, located in the West Bank. No interceptions were attempted, and details are under investigation.
🔴 Ayatollah Khamenei: Israel “Will Pay the Price”
In a televised address, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed a forceful response, saying Israel would “face ruin” for its recent military actions. He called the strike a justified defense of Iranian sovereignty.
🔴 Iranian FM Demands UN Action
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting, labeling Israel’s earlier attack a “blatant violation of international law.” He warned that Iran will retaliate “decisively and proportionately.”
🔴 Trump Spoke with Netanyahu Before Strikes
Sources say former U.S. President Donald Trump held several calls with Israeli PM Netanyahu prior to Israel’s strike on Iran. Trump blames Tehran’s refusal to agree to a new nuclear deal as the trigger for this escalation.
🔴 US Task Force on High Alert
The U.S. State Department has activated a task force to monitor the situation and prepare for potential evacuations of American personnel in the region. While no withdrawal has been ordered, embassies are reassessing security protocols.
Stay tuned for real-time updates as this situation continues to unfold. The risk of a broader regional war remains high, with global diplomatic efforts underway to prevent further escalation.
Tel Aviv skies light up as Iran fires over 100 Rockets in massive assault
