TEL AVIV/TEHRAN – Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically, as Iran launched a wave of missile attacks on Israel in retaliation for earlier Israeli strikes, according to Iranian state media.
Loud explosions were reported in Tel Aviv late Friday night, with the Israeli military confirming the detection of multiple incoming missiles launched from Iranian territory. Sirens have been sounding across central Israel, prompting residents to seek shelter.
Earlier in the day, Israel carried out what officials described as an “unprecedented” assault on Iranian military and nuclear sites, including key installations in Tehran. The strikes reportedly killed several top military leaders, including Gen. Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s highest-ranking military officer.
Iran’s Foreign Minister issued a stern warning, stating that Israel will “deeply regret” the offensive. As missile salvos continue, Iranian state media report fresh Israeli attacks targeting multiple Iranian cities.
Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to CNN, voicing full support for Israel and urging Iran to return to nuclear negotiations “before there is nothing left.” The fate of the scheduled U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, set for this weekend, now remains uncertain amid the rapidly unfolding crisis.
The situation is developing.
