In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran launched over 100 missiles at Israel early Sunday morning, killing at least five people and injuring more than 67, according to reports. The missile barrage said to include ballistic and hypersonic weapons truck major Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and occupied Jerusalem.
The attack, described by Israeli media as the “largest-ever” Iranian assault, comes in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed several high-ranking Iranian military commanders earlier in the week. Iranian authorities claim those strikes also caused heavy civilian casualties, including women and newborns, in cities such as Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad.
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Panic gripped Israeli cities as residents rushed to shelters amid sirens and explosions. In Tel Aviv, the intensity of the blasts shattered windows and sparked widespread fear. A missile strike on a residential building in northern Israel and a direct hit on a power plant in Haifa led to fires and power outages across central parts of the country.
Dubbed “Operation True Promise III,” the Iranian offensive appears to signal a significant increase in Tehran’s military capability and willingness to retaliate. Emergency services in Israel reported major infrastructure damage, while Israeli forces responded by targeting additional Iranian sites, including the sensitive Fordow nuclear facility.
As the death toll climbs on both sides — with reports indicating 17 killed in Israel and at least 224 dead in Iran over the past 48 hours — the international community has expressed growing concern. Calls for de-escalation have been issued by the United Nations and several world leaders, but a ceasefire remains unlikely in the immediate future.
