The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) reported that Iran launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack targeting locations across Israel, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
According to military officials, multiple missiles were fired from Iranian territory, with air raid sirens activated nationwide as defence systems worked to intercept incoming projectiles.
The attack represents one of the most confrontational between the two nations in recent years.
Israeli authorities confirmed that their Iron Dome and Arrow missile defence systems successfully intercepted a number of the incoming threats, though some strikes reportedly caused damage in undisclosed locations.
Emergency services were placed on high alert, with civilians instructed to seek shelter in protected areas. The IDF stated that it was assessing the situation and preparing possible responses, though no immediate casualties were reported.
The missile barrage follows weeks of heightened hostilities between Israel and Iran, including suspected Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets in Syria and threats exchanged between leaders of both nations.
Analysts warn that this direct attack from Iranian soil, rather than through proxy groups, signals a dangerous shift in the conflict dynamics.
International leaders have called for restraint, with several countries urging de-escalation to prevent further regional instability.
The Israeli government is expected to convene an emergency security cabinet meeting to discuss its next steps. Meanwhile, global markets reacted nervously to the developments, with oil prices rising amid fears of a broader conflict.
The ballistic attack has drawn widespread condemnation, with the United Nations and other diplomatic bodies appealing for immediate dialogue to avoid further military confrontation in the volatile Middle East region.
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