Tensions between Iran and Israel have taken a deadly turn once again, as Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles—referred to as a ‘missile salvo’—targeting key regions across Israel. According to The Times of Israel, the attack has resulted in at least one fatality and 23 injuries.
The victim, a 51-year-old woman, died while rushing to a bomb shelter during the intense strike. Israeli emergency medical service Magen David Adom (MDA) confirmed the numbers, stating that several civilians were injured by missile debris and collapsing infrastructure.
Among the wounded:
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A 16-year-old boy remains in critical condition after sustaining severe upper body injuries.
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A 54-year-old man suffered moderate injuries to his lower leg.
In retaliation, Israel launched counterstrikes on Iran's military infrastructure in the country’s southwest. Al Jazeera reports that the Israeli military is actively targeting Iranian facilities and missile launch bases.
Iran’s state-owned Young Journalists Club (YJC), under IRIB, revealed that air defense systems were activated in the southern port city of Bushehr, hinting at the scale of the Israeli response.
Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the Iranian missile swarm consisted of at least 39 incoming missiles, while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) estimate that about 25 ballistic missiles were launched simultaneously, damaging structures in central and southern Israel.
This marks one of the most intense military escalations between the two nations in recent years, raising fears of a full-blown regional war.
While Iran has yet to disclose its own casualties or damage, the international community is watching the unfolding crisis with growing alarm.
As the conflict deepens, the question remains — how close are we to a broader war in the Middle East?
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