Iran Launches Major Missile Barrage at Israel After Killings of Militant Leaders
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Iran launched more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in a sweeping retaliation for the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah figures, sharply escalating tensions in the region. The attack triggered air raid sirens across Israel, with explosions reported in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as Israeli air defenses, supported by U.S. forces, intercepted most of the incoming missiles.
Israeli authorities said at least four people were killed and several others were injured in the assault, while casualties were also reported on the Iranian side amid the widening confrontation. The barrage marked one of the most direct attacks ever carried out by Iran against Israel and underscored the growing danger of a broader regional war.
The strike came after a series of targeted killings that Iran and its allies blamed on Israel, including the deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. The latest exchange reflects the intensifying shadow conflict between the two adversaries, which has increasingly spilled beyond covert operations into open military confrontation.
Officials in both countries signaled that the situation remains highly volatile, with international leaders urging restraint as fears mount over further retaliation and a possible cycle of escalation.
