Iran has launched its most aggressive retaliation yet, firing over 200 missiles at Israel in a dramatic escalation of hostilities. The strikes, dubbed “Operation True Promise 3” by Tehran, come in direct response to Israel’s unprecedented airstrikes on Iranian soil. At least four people have been killed and 63 injured in Israel, with explosions reported in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Israeli rescue teams are working to assess damage as air defenses struggle to intercept the barrage.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed targeting Israeli military bases, weapons factories, and strategic sites in precision strikes. Satellite imagery suggests multiple ballistic missiles hit their marks, including a reported strike on Israel’s Ministry of War. Earlier, Israel had bombed Iranian locations, including residential areas, prompting Tehran’s fierce counterattack. General Ahmad Vahidi, a senior Iranian military official, warned that strikes would continue “as long as necessary.”
The U.S. Embassy in Israel has taken emergency shelter, while sirens blared across Tel Aviv, sending civilians into bunkers. The UN and world leaders have urgently called for de-escalation, fearing an uncontrollable regional war. The IRGC’s second statement claimed its drones and missiles specifically hit bases used in Israel’s initial attack, signaling a cycle of retaliation that could worsen.
With both nations refusing to back down, the risk of full-scale war looms larger than ever. Israel has yet to announce its next move, but analysts warn that further strikes could trigger a broader Middle East conflict. As flames light up the night sky over Israeli cities, the world watches nervously—will diplomacy intervene before it’s too late?