Iran responds to US strikes with missile attack on Israel

On Sunday morning, June 22, Iran launched a large barrage of missiles towards Israel, targeting the north and center. The Israeli army confirmed that a number of these missiles fell on its territory, with only a portion being intercepted.

Sirens blared incessantly in Tel Aviv and central Israel, with at least one Iranian missile hitting the city of Haifa, and reports of explosions in the vicinity of Haifa and Tel Aviv.

Initial reports indicate direct hits on several Israeli locations, amidst heightened alert in the targeted areas.

This Iranian attack comes in response to recent US strikes on Iran, leading to a new escalation in tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv.

These attacks have sparked widespread concern in Israel, with major cities on high alert and sirens continuously warning residents of the relentless missile launches.

This escalation follows hours after the Israeli army announced the launch of missiles from Iran, prompting security agencies to take urgent measures to counter the ongoing threat. Israeli official and security agencies are closely monitoring the situation amid fears of a possible expansion of military confrontations in the region.

In related developments, Israeli Channel 12 reported significant material damage in several locations in central and northern Israel due to the Iranian missile barrage. Israeli emergency services confirmed to the army radio that their teams were dispatched to 10 sites where missile impacts or shrapnel were reported, especially in Haifa's Carmel, the northern coastal plain, and greater Tel Aviv.

Over 40 missiles were launched in total.

Meanwhile, global and local news agencies are closely monitoring the developments amid growing concerns about the impact of this confrontation on regional and international stability, amidst escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel.