Iran retaliates with missiles on Israel, targeting military sites
Iran targets key Israeli cities with ballistic missiles, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure, as both nations exchange fire for a fourth consecutive day
TEL AVIV, Israel (MNTV) — Iran launched fresh ballistic missile barrages at Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa on Monday, marking the fourth consecutive day of open hostilities following Friday’s Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure.
Iranian military officials reported using an advanced missile tactic that overwhelmed Israeli air defenses, causing fires at a Haifa power plant and widespread damage in residential areas.
Iranian state TV claimed over 100 missiles were fired, resulting in at least eight fatalities and more than 100 injuries, including in central Israel and northern Haifa.
Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency service, confirmed the deaths of four elderly civilians in central Israel, with many others treated for injuries.
In response, Israel targeted multiple missile-launching sites within Iran and struck Revolutionary Guard command centers.
Tehran’s health ministry reported at least 224 fatalities from Israel’s initial attacks—predominantly civilians—highlighting the scale of Iran’s offensive response.
International alarm mounted as G7 leaders convened in Canada, with global calls for restraint and diplomatic solutions.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed openness to a diplomatic resolution but emphasized ongoing readiness, while also reportedly vetoing an assassination plot against Iran’s Supreme Leader—a move seen as an attempt to prevent wider escalation.
Trump authorized defensive aid to Israel, including interception of Iranian rockets. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed support for Israel’s right to self-defense and urged efforts to prevent nuclear armament.
While Iran dismissed ceasefire overtures while under attack, its Revolutionary Guards vowed to expand the conflict, warning possible strikes on U.S. bases aiding Israel.
Iran’s closing of its airspace until mid-afternoon and activation of air defenses underscored the escalating regional tensions.
With this tit-for-tat military exchange now in its fourth day, the crisis appears set to continue, pushing oil markets higher and prompting concern among world leaders who fear spiraling into a broader Middle East war.
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