The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday announced that its air force carried out precision strikes and destroyed Iranian missile launchers in western Iran that were prepared to target Israeli territory.
The air force launched the strikes after detecting a barrage of missiles fired from Iran earlier in the day.
In an official statement, the IDF said, “Air Force aircraft attacked in western Iran in recent hours, destroying missile launchers that were ready to launch as part of the barrage launched towards Israeli territory.”
Civilian casualties in Beersheba
The missile attack earlier in the day led to devastation in Beersheba, where a ballistic missile struck a residential apartment block.
A direct missile impact reduced the building to rubble, killing four civilians and injuring several others.
Emergency medical teams from Magen David Adom swiftly reached the site and confirmed four fatalities.
They transported the injured to local hospitals, although officials have yet to confirm the exact number of wounded.
Nationwide alerts & civil defence protocols
Following the missile barrage, air raid alerts were activated across several regions of Israel.
The IDF urged all citizens to immediately seek shelter upon hearing alarms.
“You must enter the protected areas upon receiving the alert, and remain there until further notice,” the IDF advised, emphasising strict adherence to Home Front Command instructions.
This strike marks the 12th day of conflict following Israel’s initiation of ‘Operation Rising Lion’, a military campaign aimed at dismantling Iran’s missile and nuclear capabilities.
In retaliation, Iran has launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles targeting Israeli cities and infrastructure.
The conflict has since claimed nearly 400 lives in Iran and approximately 24 in Israel, according to estimates from defence sources and media reports.
The war widened dramatically after the United States entered the conflict with direct military action, striking key Iranian nuclear installations in Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
These coordinated air raids signal an intensification of the crisis, drawing in international actors and raising concerns of a broader regional war.
With tensions at a critical high and both nations sustaining civilian and military losses, international observers have expressed deep concern over the possibility of further escalation.
The IDF has reiterated its commitment to national security and proactive defence as the situation continues to unfold.
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