In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Iran launched a wave of missile attacks on Israel just hours after the United States conducted airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities. Loud explosions were reported in major Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, with emergency sirens blaring across residential areas. Israeli authorities confirmed at least 50 missile impacts since the war began on June 13, and in this latest strike, over 20 people were reportedly injured, while the overall death toll has now reached 25.

According to Israeli military sources, Iran fired two volleys totaling 27 missiles, targeting strategic and civilian locations. Emergency services rushed to impacted areas, including the northern port city of Haifa, where weapon fragments caused additional damage. Rescue workers were seen evacuating civilians from buildings reduced to rubble in Tel Aviv and Haifa. The Israeli government is enforcing strict military censorship on strike coverage, but official reports acknowledge widespread destruction and dozens of injured civilians.

Iran justified the attacks as a direct response to the U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear sites at Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz. Iranian leadership warned of “everlasting consequences,” calling the U.S. aggression outrageous and a violation of international norms. Meanwhile, the UN’s nuclear watchdog IAEA confirmed that radiation levels remain stable at the affected sites. The global community watches with concern as the conflict risks drawing in more regional powers, while calls for de-escalation intensify.