According to the Israeli military, air raid sirens sounded across parts of the country as Iranian missiles were launched toward Israeli territory. The attacks came hours after Israel carried out strikes targeting areas in Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, and other Iranian locations. Israeli operations also hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold of Hezbollah, killing at least two people and injuring 20 others, according to Lebanese reports.
Iran said its missile barrage was a direct response to the Beirut attack, which officials described as a violation of ceasefire understandings and a crossing of “all red lines.” The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the strikes served as a warning against further Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
Despite the missile attacks, Israel’s national ambulance service, Magen David Adom, reported no immediate casualties. Authorities did, however, confirm property damage in parts of the occupied West Bank caused by falling debris and shrapnel from intercepted rockets.
The conflict also affected civilian infrastructure across the region. Iranian media reported that all flights at Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport and Kermanshah International Airport were suspended until further notice following Israeli attacks. Emergency measures were also introduced in the southern Iranian city of Mahshahr after reported strikes on the Karun petrochemical plant. Officials said no casualties had been recorded, although damage assessments remain underway.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei accused the United States of bearing responsibility for the current escalation, arguing that Israeli actions could not be separated from American policies in the region. Baghaei also criticized the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, alleging bias against Iran and claiming the agency's credibility had been damaged.
“The actions of the Zionist entity within the region cannot be looked at in isolation from the United States,” Baghaei said during a press conference.
The renewed violence comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider war. Reports indicate that US President urged Israeli Prime Minister to exercise restraint during a recent phone call. However, analysts suggest political and strategic calculations inside Israel may be contributing to the continuation of military operations.
Political observers note that Netanyahu faces domestic pressure as questions grow over his handling of the conflict and relations with Washington. Some analysts believe Israel sees continued military action as essential to achieving broader strategic objectives concerning Iran and regional security.
Regional experts warn that Iran’s direct military response represents a significant shift in Middle Eastern security dynamics. Trita Parsi, co-founder of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, described the latest developments as a new phase in regional deterrence, where one state is willing to use military force to defend another country's territory from attack.
As missiles continue to be exchanged and diplomatic tensions rise, international concern is mounting over the possibility of a wider conflict that could further destabilize the Middle East. Governments and international organizations are closely monitoring developments while urging all parties to avoid actions that could trigger a larger regional war.
The situation remains fluid, with both Iran and Israel showing little sign of backing down. Further military responses and diplomatic efforts are expected in the coming days as the region braces for what could become one of the most serious escalations in recent years.