Iran has launched a large-scale missile attack on Israel, firing hundreds of ballistic missiles in what it called the start of a “crushing response” to earlier Israeli actions.
This escalation follows reports that Israeli forces had earlier carried out multiple airstrikes on Iranian territory.
Following Iran’s strike, explosions rang out across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with thick smoke seen rising in several areas, according to multiple media sources.
The Israel Defense Forces, IDF, confirmed the offensive, saying Iran had fired a significant number of ballistic missiles at Israel.
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In response, Israel activated its air defense systems to counter the incoming threat.
Authorities have instructed all civilians to immediately move to the nearest protected space and remain there until further instructions are given.