FOLLOWING Iran’s missile strikes, Israeli residents sought shelter as military sirens blared. Israel vowed to retaliate, stating it would “carry out attacks throughout the Middle East tonight,” with military assessments ongoing regarding the impact of the missile strikes.
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) confirmed the launch of dozens of ballistic missiles in retaliation for Israel’s targeted killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Iranian officials warned that further Israeli retaliation would result in more destructive strikes. According to military spokesman Daniel Hagari, several Iranian missiles hit central and southern Israel, though many were intercepted by defense systems.
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Yemen’s Houthi group expressed support for Iran’s missile strikes, praising them as a strong deterrent against Israel’s regional actions. Israeli Defense Forces Chief Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment, and Israel’s cabinet is set to discuss its response.
As Israel prepares its retaliation and regional groups back Iran’s actions, the potential for wider conflict looms, with both sides positioning for further military engagement in the days ahead.
