Iran launched two batches of missiles on Sunday morning targeting Israel, causing significant destruction at multiple sites, just hours after the U.S. Air Force struck three nuclear facilities in Iran.
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Israeli media reported that 15 people were injured in the Iranian missile attack, including two in critical condition.
Sirens sounded across wide areas of northern and central Israel following the detection of Iranian missile launches.
Israel Hayom newspaper estimated the Iranian attack involved about 30 missiles.
The Israeli army radio announced that a missile fell in the city of Haifa before the sirens were activated.
The radio also reported that missiles landed directly in several locations across Israel.
It added that heavy damage occurred to several sites due to the missile impacts in the Greater Tel Aviv area, Haifa, and Ness Ziona.
Israel Hayom cited fire authorities saying that several buildings were destroyed in the coastal area, a building was damaged in the Dan district, and a vehicle caught fire near a building in the central region.
Airspace Closure
Channel 12 reported that Israeli airspace was closed again until further notice.
Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper said the Israeli army raised its alert level toward Lebanon, anticipating any attempt by Hezbollah to launch an attack against Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the U.S. strike targeting Iranian nuclear facilities as "powerful" and "historic," praising U.S. President Donald Trump's decision.
Although the strike on Iran was a U.S. decision and execution, Netanyahu said Trump did what no other country on earth could do, congratulating the president on his "bold" decision.
In the early hours of Sunday, three prominent nuclear sites in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—were targeted by U.S. airstrikes.
The Israeli army radio quoted Israeli officials as saying the likelihood that the Fordow facility was not destroyed after the attack is "very slim."
The radio also confirmed that the United States carried out precise strikes to ensure the destruction of the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran.
An Israeli source said Tel Aviv is awaiting satellite image analysis to assess the extent of the damage to Iranian nuclear sites, considering the damage appears significant.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said, "The world this morning is a better and safer place for Israel and the entire world," affirming that the war is not over yet and that people should pay attention to home front instructions.
Since June 13, Israel, with U.S. support, has been conducting an offensive against Iran targeting nuclear facilities, missile bases, military commanders, and nuclear scientists.
Tehran responded by launching ballistic missiles and drones towards deep inside Israel, marking the largest direct confrontation between the two sides amid rounds of negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding its nuclear program. – (Al Jazeera)
